If we're talking great neck beards and it's not Gallienus... it's this guy. [ATTACH]
That's a nice coin! I have something similar, uglier and just as interesting: It's an ancient Gallic (I believe) imitation of the common Victory...
I don't have a great Procopius coin but I can imagine a good movie made from his story... with some improvements to his reputation. "So guys......
Al, you've got some great coins! I really like that coin. I wish there were more primary sources on these crazy kids. I keep telling people (that...
Ugh... moving is both the worst and the best. I wish you easy travels. I enjoy your posts and know you like Alexandrian coins like I do!...
Got lots of those too! Here's a few in my "to book" tray: An early portrait of Trajan with some Nerva mixed in. [ATTACH] We'll miss you AP!...
Totally! I don't know if it's because I like underdogs or my budget just does't allow me to buy mint state Augustus coins (both)... but finding...
Then there's this tasty nugget. This coin has been called an imitation but I'm not so sure. From an article that mentions this coin: "This...
Anyone what to know what those cruddy coins of Claudius II looked like before they were roughed up by 1750 years in the ground? ...pretty much the...
Those are great too! There's a lot of value to be found in more eastern coins. I should really buy more of them but don't know much of the history...
Ugh... that's a bummer. CT is great but has a history of banning some great members of the community for getting a bit loose with words. There...
While getting my crazy toddler to bed, I've been reading "The Reign of the Emperor Probus." It's interesting and in the public domain... it sorts...
Night owls unite! Those are great coins! I've been looking for one of those but haven't been able to find the right balance of price and...
It may just be me slumped over coins while everyone else is in a Turkey coma... but here's another one. Coins of Valentinian don't get much love...
Hi all, Bored and "coining" late after getting the kids to bed. I don't have any great write-ups or anything new worthy of a big thread. I just...
After looking at my copy of ERIC-II, it seems that the traditional Constans II is the same person as Constans III. Constans I - Constantine's son...
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Maybe @Suarez could comment?
It’s amazing how easy it is to nail that second one even with the terrible coin workmanship and at the time. You’re right... it’s that neck beard....
Thank you, that would be great! I didn't know where to even start with this one. When someone who knows these posts a thread, we all come out of...
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