I wonder if avarice and brutality are permanent characteristics of homo sapiens, or if we'll ever evolve into something more enlightened.
Holy smokes, you've been busy!
You know, looking at all of those examples makes me wonder if the intention wasn't to caricature the previous dynasty. To me they seem to say that...
Yes of course. I should have clarified the question though. I meant within one civilization.
This is very interesting indeed. Is it a singular event? Is there any other example of a change in numismatic iconography by gradual degradation?...
Only on their deathbed.
Wonderful coin, congratulations!
Great haul, congratulations!
Great stuff, Gino. Thank you!
Hello friends I have a hodgepodge of wonderful coins for sale today - PM me if interested. The price includes tracked shipping within the US....
I'm in the palladium camp here. We have to remember that the engraving of reverse dies during the reign of Gallienus was often crude. Figures are...
Congratulations on your success at Triton and the beautiful Florin! The Medieval knight is superb! I can just hear the coconuts... [MEDIA]
There is the theory put forward by McGregor, and elaborated by Speck and Huston, that these Dafne types are anti-pagan, pro-Christian propaganda....
CNG is very good about taking returns, no hassles. You don't need the lesson to be expensive. Give them a call and send it back.
I almost bid on that coin. There were some very nice Egyptians in that auction. You know how it is though - too many coins, too little money.
Thank you for posting that erudite bit of numismatic research.
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Arbitrage usually refers only to financial instruments, but the idea of taking advantage of price differences between markets when it comes to...
Well that's a damn shame. It was a perfectly fine coin before the hacksawing. If you want coins that look modern, here's an idea: go collect some...
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