After seeing Doug post his many times, I have wanted one of these types for awhile. Late in January one surfaced that screamed at me. I liked how...
Decided to do my first contest in celebration for my 7000 post here on CT. Its a simple contest. Just have to guess how many coins I have total...
Here is another a coin I have had for a few weeks. I didnt really need it but was cheap & I liked it. Dark green patina & much better in hand....
I dont normally post my cheap/low grade buys but since it's slow for new posts. Below are 2 coins I have had for awhile. All total of $35. The...
Uh...yes, another gordian III thread. Hey it was his birthday last week!! My latest tetradrachm is a gordian III. I wanted an Antioch style tet....
I know these are fairly common but for some reason I liked this one and it was priced right. [IMG] Kushans, Vima Taktu ("Soter Megas”) (80 - 100...
Today is the birthday of our favorite affordable emperor, Gordian III. We all have coins of his, share away! [img] [img]
I ended up getting some money for christmas, most of it went to other hobbies and some car fixes but the rest I put towards this tetradrachm. I...
One of the first non roman coins when I got into ancients was a Khusro II but it wasnt the best example. Years later I finally got one I am happy...
I've always liked these coins... http://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2015/01/twenty-five-century-old-mystery.html
Mind as well post my first 2015 piece, a silver greek. Was a price I couldnt pass up, despite some of its flaws, details are all there. Adding a...
Born on this day, December 30th, was Emperor Titus. Show some birthday spirit by posting your coin, or even A COIN! Mine: [img]
Cant find the thread but last year I had mentioned the goals for 2014. Complete 12 Caesars Set - Check Complete Main Lucilla Set - Check, Bonus...
Emperor Galba was born on this day. If you have a coin of him, share it. If not, post one you would love to own. My only coin of him. [img]...
With 2014 coming to a close soon I wanted to share a coin that I had never expected to own. Most here know I built a set of Lucilla silver...
Today I went to the california science center to see the Pompeii exhibit that was going to close in a few weeks. I had a fairly good time but it...
Latest addition to my tetradrachm collection is a Trajan Decius I got for $30 total. What looks like crust on the cheek is actually some wear on...
New article on the cost of making nickels has gone up, again....
Here is another new republic I acquired in the trade when I got my "scoop" republic. [img] L. CAECILIUS METELLUS (96 B.C.) AR Denarius O: L METEL...
A nice article was posted on coinweek regarding what is the "last ancient coin". http://www.coinweek.com/featured-news/last-ancient-coin/
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