Taking a bit more leveled approach with this: Some years ago, a friend of mine was arrested for fraud. I won't go into specific details because...
Actually, thinking about this a bit more - I believe it's a mistake to believe that Greek pronunciation back then was uniform at all. Given the...
I agree on the B, but I don't think we can make any assumption on the η. In English we say "baa", but Russian sheep say Б-е-е-е. In fact, it seems...
For me, the unintended benefits of ancient coin collecting are: Meeting nice like-minded collectors here Learning more about history Appreciating...
So, I couldn't resist looking some more, and I now have severe doubts on Laffaille 318. This turns out to be exactly the same as Price 372, which...
Of course... Last night during my readings, I learned that Eurydike (daughter of Cynane, niece of Alexander III) had effective rule over...
Yes. That's the one I'm familiar with. Yale also has the same. I suspect with these coins I'll just need to keep a close eye on things. Chances...
IMHO there's a huge difference here. The majority of my coins were bought for less than $200. While it's possible a few weren't obtained in the...
I should also note that, after further research, though my theory above about the end of Kassander's coinage may be true, I have to discount it...
Thanks Mammothtooth. Generally, the following five are the ones most go after. They're the easiest to identify since they minted coins in their...
From the lack of replies, I gather there's not a lot of interest, but I read through the first Ehrhard article above, as well as this one, and I...
Sure! Here are the two Kassander issues I have. The first I attributed to his brother Pleistarchos. Even better, I believe I located and procured...
Hello everyone, As part of my "Philip II, Alexander III, and the Era of the Diadochi" collection, I've been after a coin for Alexander V and...
I wonder what kind of shoes he was wearing? Nike? Also, how the heck can he use the bow if the other hand has a dagger?
Thought I'd show the latest coins I picked up. Until recently, this was my darkest secret. Yes, in my collection of "Philip II, Alexander III,...
Thanks! Funny thing about that owl - I hadn't planned to buy this one. I went for several other owls at the auction but kept losing. Then I saw...
Those owls are fascinating! I voted for the oldest one, as I can't recall seeing too many of that age up for auction. Here's my owl, of the...
Yes, it looks to have been minted shortly after Alexander's death by either Menander or Kleitos the White. I have a bronze from the same...
These are what I'm currently working on. I typically read multiple books at a time because I can't focus. I'm fascinated by how such a small...
Thought I'd start a thread for your favorite (coin/history) related books you've read this year! The following are ones I've completed, in no...
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