I bought this coin a couple of weeks ago even though I know these are as common as they come. But I like this example because of the added eagle...
I finally purchased my first Celtic coin. It's broken, but I suppose that is why I was able to get it at a very reasonable price. I'm not...
Got this a couple of weeks ago. I like the looks of the one-handled jugs on coins from Aeolis, Kyme, and that is the only reason I got this coin....
I have several coins with banker's marks, but I'm fairly certain this is my first and only coin with a countermark. I would love to be able to...
I was lucky enough to acquire this kinda rare example of an AR Serrate Denarius of Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus who was co-consul with Gaius...
This is the smallest coin I own. I wasn't even sure my scale would register the minuscule weight. But the devises are engraved so well, even...
I have watched these for a long while, waiting till one was offered that was a. for sale by a trusted dealer b. within my budget c. in good style....
Just received this in the mail yesterday. The portrait is what drew me to the coin in the first place since it is a bit odd. But in researching...
Not much, but a fairly nice RR. It turns interesting when discussing the obverse portrait. The moneyer is Quintus Titius. The obverse depicts a...
A couple of months ago I was able to acquire this nice Sep Sev from one of JA's sales. It was struck at the Eastern mint of Laodicea. I've always...
As JA knows, I've been wanting a "bee" coin from Ephesos (he offered to give me one, but I declined so that he could give it to a new young...
Actually, I purchased this coin in the middle of last month, just before the deaths in the family and before the holidays, but it just arrived...
About a month or so ago, I purchased this Cherronesos AR Hemidrachm from a dealer who suggested the figure in one of the incuse squares is an...
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. Or if you don't celebrate Christmas, wishing you the very best Holiday. And I hope you all have a great...
I know several of you have beautiful examples of this coin, but when I saw this particular version I had to have it. The portrait is super with a...
Perhaps I am the only one here that dreads going back over the year's coin purchases in order to determine just how much money I spent. I keep...
I purchased this coin on a whim a few weeks ago, mainly because I know nothing about Saguntum. I also like the scallop shell obverse. A little...
I don't really know that I took one, but it sounded good, eh? The "MONSTERS of the SEP-SEV World" is a quote from my little brother Steve in...
As many of you know, I purchased a Tribute penny from a well know and respected Vcoins dealer about 6-8 weeks ago. There were just too many...
Just received this in the post today. Although I might be a little disappointed in the obverse, the reverse is quite interesting. However, what...
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