Hello everyone! I just sprang an order on a Philip II tetradrachm (same type as this one), and there's one question about the coinage that has...
The following are from the rules of this forum: There will be absolutely no cursing or swearing allowed. Any words that wouldn't have been aired...
I've mostly appreciated this discussion. As is typical here, I've learned a lot. Latin names use a 'c', while Greek may use either (but I can...
Except there's another dealer in Vienna who is on my black list. Also, while I know that this is national bias and unfair to some dealers, I...
FWIW, on biddr I trust Savoca and Numismatik Naumann. I've ordered from both and was very happy. In terms of Roma, I've ordered from them as well...
I see. That makes sense. So, then presumably this coin was minted in the mint travelling with the army on the way to the Battle of Pharsalus? If...
FWIW, I use "trust relationships" when deciding whether to buy from a given dealer or auction house. For example, I trust Forum. So, if Forum...
Here's the text from Nousek's article: The necessity of securing his legionaries' loyalty should not be underestimated. Still, minting 22.5...
I've had a lot of struggles with this lately. For example, most auction houses spell the name "Kassander", but to find his entry on Wikipedia I...
Two other possibilities I enjoy telling my kids about this coin: 1) It seems probable that someone who held this coin actually saw Julius Caesar....
Thank you Donna for your friendly welcome! Since you're one of the most senior posters here, it means a lot. I should also mention that I'm...
I've already posted the exact paragraph above. The footnote also mentions numerous sources that discuss this. Sure, Caesar had the keys to the...
I'm not sure what's with the hostility. If there's a part of my story that you feel is incorrect, I certainly would appreciate a polite...
Wow, and I thought this was a friendly place. Nousek, Debra L. "TURNING POINTS IN ROMAN HISTORY: THE CASE OF CAESAR'S ELEPHANT DENARIUS." Phoenix...
Well, I did read a few along with numerous papers on this coin before I purchased it, as I do with many of the coins I purchase. It is well-know...
Thought I'd post this story about one of my first coins. It would be great to hear some of your adventures in obtaining your own! (note: I...
FWIW, that same auction has 40 coins marked as "Fleur de Coin." By contrast, CNG has appraised only 24 coins as Fleur de Coin in their last 15...
That's an amazing coin! I recall seeing it and thinking that it was low, though I didn't bid myself. I did buy one of the other Titus coins in the...
My impressions are that auction houses are far from uniform in their appraisals. They even seem to vary within the same auction. In today's age I...
In my (short) experience, the auction houses with lower fees tend to see higher bids, so it often works out. My advice is to just factor the...
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