I would guess that particular coin circulated into, even through the reign of Commodus. After that its higher silver content would have made it a...
Agrippina the elder?
My experience with mounted coins is such that I would be very careful about their authenticity. In my earlier days I purchased several which...
I am surprised this coin has not been featured on cable TV as additional proof of ancient aliens among us.
I derive as much pleasure from my collection of numismatic books as I do the coins themselves.
Usually I post only on the Ancients forum but I decided to ask a question here. I am looking to buy a US bond or US treasury security from the US...
It may have been. I stopped in York on the way back and went into an antique shop with ancient coins in the window, probably as much to get warm...
I recall being there about 30 years ago. Took the train from London and got off in weather that made me glad I didn't take a boat (and this was in...
Is there a PhD in Numismatics?
May I inquire of what subject?
I tried the same thing this morning with a powerful magnet and had no reaction at all, but perhaps they used a crudely made bronze that had lots...
Roman Collector. You are to be commended for taking the time to write such a though and enlightening and, dare I say it, caring reply. With such...
Thanks for that information. Apparently these coins do represent a gap in Numismatic studies but the site you referenced is pretty darn good. At...
These things were $25 a piece. I already have had that much enjoyment out of it. By the way the weight is close to 17 grams. My Greel Seaby, circa...
I picked this up at the Philly ANA Show today from a dealer who had several hordes of various ancient and medieval coins. This one has me stumped....
I was back there today and although some of the dealers had packed up and gone, most of the tables were still active and one of the dealers who...
I came back from the Philly show today. I spent six plus hours at the show and just watching the goings on was a treat. I was able to get an...
I took the coin to the ANA show in Philly today and showed it to eight Ancients dealers and one of the association authenticators and the...
Thanks. I'll let you know what they had.
I will be going there. Question. do you know if ANACS will be having a table to help determine the authenticity of a coin? Thanks
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