Wow looks like a match! The slab says Ionia, Miletus c. early 3rd Century BC. I was curious how to identify the mint/year from the coin. Don't...
Thanks, I wasn't sure what the monogram stood for. So this coin was minted in the years after Alexander III's. Good to know, thank you!
Appreciate any help identifying the mint, year est. on this silver drachm. Alexander III. AR drachm. Head of Heracles wearing lion's scalp right;...
Thanks all. Decided to go with this one after considering a few other examples. Coming from Europe but hopefully looks as good in hand - whenever...
Definitely seemed to be a tyrant in the end. Maybe ahead of his time but his upbringing didn’t seem very nurturing. The stories of him...
[ATTACH] Vespasian, denarius. Rome mint, 69 - 70 AD. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right / COS ITER FORT RED, Fortuna...
Found a few previously sold Titus denarii that received NGC's "fine style" designation. Do you agree that they are of fine style? I have seen...
Came across this nice looking Titus. Looks like a choice EF example, and in my opinion, fine style. One of the finest styles I’ve seen for a Titus...
Really nice example!!
Thanks! I just follow the NGC grading system, but I can see what you mean
I have this Titus denarius as RSC17. Annona AVG seated left leaning elbow on seat and raising drapery Looks about extra fine, maybe AU. Obverse...
Agreed. Another coin I was watching, an Otho, came from the same Roma sale. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks for the provenance!!
thanks for the research and this example! My concern is that the portrait seems cartoonish. Not so much as not trusting the seller. I haven’t seen...
Pegasi Numismatics is the source via an auction site, I am concerned because the terms of sales for the auction house is: Lots may be returned if...
Thanks for your help!
Well of course I am doing my own reading, and research on the coin, but I came to the forum to gather more opinions. A lot of knowledgable people,...
Even the best dealers make mistake. It's good practice to do your own due diligence before making a purchase.
[ATTACH] looks like a nice portrait, well struck. XF To my eyes. I have this as RSC43 Livia standing left holding patera right, sceptre left....
[ATTACH] Looks like RSC18? I cant see the rims but I am inclined to say this is genuine, looks XF with a bold portrait. Really hesitant on...
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