People are usually more friendly here, this is not typical if you are new to the forum. I think the language of the mous says something about...
@IMP Shogun did you include a guess in your post? Just voting in the poll is not enough. John
Sometimes such coins are sold in auctions dedicated to the particular collector. One can look up the coin's picture in the catalog or website for...
Here is one of my favorite Greek bronzes. [ATTACH] Himera, Sicily. AE Hemilitron, 420-407BC, 18mm, 5.35g. Obverse: Pan riding goat right,...
Oooooh, I can't wait for the next round to start. What if a coin from the emperor Theodosius was posted next, what would people make of that? John
Hail @Alegandron Imperator! :-)
I do not believe that access to air is necessary for the solution to work. I believe the chemical reaction happens where the solution contacts the...
Nice, where did you pick it up from? John
An interesting thread would be one that surveyed the various eras of Roman history and presented the gold, silver and bronze coinage of each era...
I really interesting question that you asked. Good observation. John
Good choice on the Nero! I will let you discover more about it, that is a good part of the fun. John
Are you saying there is some connection between me and bull! :-) :-) :-) Could be...
Fascinating write up, Curtis! That is a nice looking coin with a top notch series of provenances. I always thought of a potentially mixed up...
Great portrait and patina on that coin, Ro. Nice write-up. John
Nice write up and thread. One of my favorite coins with a horse. A stater from Maroneia. [ATTACH] John
That is a spectacular coin, great acquisition. Now I want one too. :arghh: John
A very enjoyable thread, Curtis! I learned a lot about the travels of Themo that I didn't know before. You have to hand it to him for going to...
Wow, not sure I've ever seen a left-facer before. Very cool! John
Right on both counts! Not looking at the horse's butt and lighting from the front make perfect sense. :joyful::joyful::joyful: I need to...
I think people agree the portrait needs to look "natural" and maybe a little "cocky" too for a male King or hero. Once I noticed how wrong the...
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