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Lovely specimen. [ATTACH]
That binder system seems to be a bit unwieldy to me, but if it works for you, great. I understand the impulse behind the system. We want to...
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James I!
That’s helpful information. I guess I should’ve clarified that it’s Roman reverses that are often in the dative. Thanks for the info on the Greek.
That’s interesting. Most Roman coin legends are in the dative—a kind of dative of respect. Money minted to/for/in recognition of the ruler. I...
Yeah. The post is about four years old now. Maybe in a bit if I get some energy I will update it. Something like that could probably be...
I have no experience with Heritage. But the response from Sarah seems to be both conventional and responsive. “We stand behind our coins but will...
I agree with Donna. That’s a bold legend. I would be happy to have that coin in my collection. [ATTACH]
That’s an amazing gesture – – almost as if somebody else is reaching in from outside the frame.
Could it be Indian/Kushan? Like an elephant with rider or something? I have no idea. Not my coin: [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Read it and weep, folks. 25 bucks. Goodwill Chicago. No it ain’t for sale. You can keep your Roman bust. I got the King. Is that sweat or...
This is The Way. [ATTACH]
Oh that is interesting. That’s what I get for not paying attention. You had better not hire me to do your taxes.
Now my Vespasian, on the other hand, has a true retrograde legend. The obverse legend can be read counterclockwise and the letters are upside...
I’m not sure I understand what is meant by retrograde legends. The legends seem to line up pretty closely with my example. I don’t see an “error”...
Yes. The die engravers were quite skilled. Even this common coin has a sense of balance and elegance to it. [ATTACH]
A light-dappled Diocletian. [ATTACH]
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