I know... its sooo awful that I see it as art. Its one of my favorite coins. But I'm weird.. :). Imagine It's The Emperor for gods sake.....
Well I purchased this ancient coin of Licinius just for this amazing portrait. The fish eye, fish mouth, crazy mustache and beard, etc.. I know...
[ATTACH] Next: Nerva with a great nose.....
Awesome!!.. but I really prefer if posters identify ownership when posting.:) But what the heck does my preference mean = nothing. I loved...
I understand the reason for it - but metallurgy studies that destroy coins are really disappointing.
Your point is fair when I look back at my original post. I don't want to argue with you. However I had no interest in expecting a firm to break...
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HANG ON!!! I said no such thing! That is not a fair statement at all. I have purchased many coins from European auction houses and VCoin dealers...
And how would you do that in this case?
Recently received a great coin from Savoca on VCoins.. paid 20 euro for shipping. That hurt but my heart made the decision over my head.. you know...
He is certainly a man to be trusted (he actually sends out his coins to you prior to payment in many cases) But the prices have been way over the...
I own quite a few sestertii ... but my buying has slowed down quite a bit .. so its a big event when I snag a big coin with meaning to me!!! I am...
Found their site - wasn't aware of this auction house from Toronto! Can I ask why you would spend $2K on this coin? I assume either a good...
I saw what you were going for there... :) Here is a coin that I was able to upgrade somewhat..... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] NEXT: a coin of Julian II
[ATTACH] Rough and inexpensive coin at $40.. yet I have been very restricted with my budget the last year or so with two daughters in college...
I guess I would like to know how they are authenticated as ancient? Seeing that many are "one offs", etc with nothing to compare it to? No...
Can you share the NGC label? Never seen one for a fouree. Awesome!
[ATTACH] 322 AD Obv: CRISPVS NOB CAES, bust r. Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around wreath containing VOT X Size: 18.95 mm Weight: 2.8 grams
Very nice! I like them all. The Phillip has an especially sharp portrait. Here is my Phillip with son.. [ATTACH]
Well that is certainly an amazing dream coin! Congratulations! I cannot afford such a beautiful coin .. however I will honor your purchase with...
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