I retain such fond memories of that shop. I think I was the owner's only ancient coin customer. I'd go in, buy 10 or so ancients for as many...
Wow! Congratulations - that's quite a score!
A nice one - congratulations! Here are two of mine: Siliqua, Lyons, 393. 2.45 gr. 18 mm. Hr.12. RIC IX, 46. [ATTACH] And a small bronze:...
Yes, I have an example of this unofficial Decentius as well. Several examples of these well made, if inaccurate, forgeries were published in an...
Yep, here are my Constantine XIs. They are not pretty. [ATTACH]
Oops, forgot to attach photo. Once more: What a beautiful example, ancientJoe! My example in gold is not nearly as nice as yours, but here is one...
What a beautiful example, ancientJoe! My example in gold is not nearly as nice as yours, but here is one of my silvers of the type.
Yes, he is a good friend. My Greek collecting is like yours. My Greek has no focus; I only pick up what pleases on aesthetic grounds. Your 2...
It could be, but I will check it out when I research yours. I'd like to share with you a story that goes with my coin. When I was a child many...
Happy to provide. Actually, that's part of my job!
And I'll look up mine at the same time![ATTACH]
Re: the full name of Daim...the Oxford Classical Dictionary has an entry that reads: “Daimachus, of Plataea. There are two. The elder (before...
Dear otlichnik, thank you for breaking down the relative costs per nummus. This is fascinating!
Dear Only a Poor Man, You are most kind; we are ALL lucky to have so many knowledgeablepeople on Cointalk who are willing to share their...
Great post, Only a Poor Old Man! I always love to read about Anastasius and his coins. Imagine the effect his reformed coinage would have had upon...
I hope you can do it soon!
If you wish, I don't mind. There's a story to that. When I first went to Greece on university business years ago, I needed a separate email for...
Dear “Only a Poor Old Man”, what a wonderful exposition! Thank you! (I also have been meaning for months to say I love your Palaiologan insignia!)...
While I've no comment about the post's subject per se, my wife will agree with you about Graeter's. Now, I, the heretic, speak: While there is a...
My favorite, too!
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