The Constantine I "High Five" bronze reduced follis- often referred to as the "MANVS DEI" the Hand of God. Although this coin is not rare and not...
Well I haven't been coin cleaning in quite sometime. I placed this in the olive oil by itself 6 months ago. Today I removed it and rinsed with...
I managed to sneak in one last coin, I bought this about a week ago but it has yet to arrive. This I picked up in the wake of the First Meris...
This coin I have been also chasing for quite sometime. I had my eye one quite sometime ago, but let it go, the price was good but the condition...
I just picked this up from one of our fellow members who runs an ebay store. I have been wanting one of those huge Ptolemy Bronzes, I found it...
It wouldn't be the first coin sniped by Ancientnoob, but it sure was gratifying. I strongly oppose paying to much for coins and even a coin I...
I know very little about US bank notes. I inherited quite a few, and have since learned enough to become dangerous. I learned enough to recognize...
In recent months I have noticed an increase in Byzantine activity. I have also noticed a cold sweat and a desire to purchase Byzantine coins. I...
The First Meris - Amphipolis, Macedonia, one of four minor republics formed out of the Roman conquest of Macedon. This coin type was minted in...
I know some of us have played this game before, and its always entertaining. So what ancient coin guy do you most look like?
Theodoric the Great King of the Ostrogoths (471--526), ruler of Italy (493--526), regent of the Visigoths (511--526) AE Unit Rome Mint. 493-518...
I was adding info to more of my coins in my Coin Talk Album when I got to Demetrius I of Syria The Legend reads BASILEWS DHMHTRIOY SWTHROS with...
Theamata- the sights, the things to see, later to be referred to as a 'wonder'. the guide of the Ancient Traveler, Today we take tour of the...
I have had my eye on this coin for over a year I have seen its price reduced many times. Many times I was committed to another coin or was broke...
I saw a recent thread on official and unofficial fakes I figured I would take the opportunity to fish more comments on this coin. Any further...
Here is four coins from four different regions, spread over a period of about three centuries. All four coins depict a King or Shah wearing a...
Ancientnoob wants to make a photo gallery to show his coins. I will take any suggestions on sites to use. As of today I have over 150 ancient...
At one time it was debated that this coin was the "Shekel" made famous in the bible. These were in circulation through out the Levant well into...
I have posted this coin on another forum but I would love to hear your guys thoughts on the coin. From what I hear its quite rare. This coin I...
I thought it would be appropriate to start a thread on your Victories and Nikes. Coveted by collectors the Nike/Victory Icon is used on coinage...
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