I don't like anything about it, especially the surface and would not have purchased it at any price. Every time I looked at it I would question...
Sorry, but I have found that billon is the most difficult alloy to deal with. I hope an expert sees this and offers some sound advice on what...
Nicely explained, EUCHARISTO. My feeling, based on archaeological finds, is that it was not likely any denarius at all but more likely one of the...
Interesting. I did not realize that the Roman mints were still turning out quinarii that late.
The coin itself appears to be a Venetian silver ducat of circa 13th Century.
Thanks for this article. I used to do historical reenacting here in the States, Revolutionary War and Civil War. If I lived in Europe I would have...
Maybe, but I have seen many more well worn folles with no silver showing on the surface than ones that are gleaming with silver. But, it is...
Thanks for that information. I wonder if the public knew this, that they contained some silver even if it was not visible.
I notice that your coins are referred to as Bi Nummus, which I assume is "Billon". I know these coins were given a silver wash but do you know if...
That GE That GENIO POPULI reverse is stunning.
Beautiful coin of Galerius. Gorgeous coin of Galerius. I am drooling on the keyboard.
Very nice coins.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Yes, they are impressive coins. Images of the coins often have nothing in them to realize the scale. I see them as coins with...
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More likely, "Toppolinus".
Pretty much "ditto" on what DonnaML has said above. There is no way for the average collector to distinguish between genuine and fake ancient...
Is the image of the coin provided by the OP the same as the one imaged on line here?
I have never seen a Paduan with so much wear. If genuine, i wonder where it circulated to such an extent that it is so well worn.
I know that there have been performances given at other ancient sites such as the Baths of Caracalla in Rome and in other ancient site around the...
Your photos will be somewhat clearer if you remove them from the holder for the photo, but if in a carboard holder closed with staples, don't...
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