Warren just reminded me that the Arras Medallion is of Constantius, not Constantine. I guess the electrotype is too. o_O
A couple more for the Celtic and medieval collectors, and George III's Greeks. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
... or, "What I did over my summer vacation." So I enjoyed 10 days in England in late July, though I didn’t really enjoy the heat wave. (Air...
EDIT. * British Library, not British Museum. It’s all a big, wonderful blur.
Interesting coin and period. I had no idea how small these sceattas were until I recently saw some “in person.” BTW, Beowulf is probably “set” in...
[ATTACH] I got this SPES in a batch of uncleaneds. Is it worth anything? J/K. It’s a photo of a British Museum coin. I’ve often wondered,...
I love the sharp contrast of the bright red tray against the black finish.
Well that’s very kind of you to say. I have had a few takers on my theory. And I’ve had plenty who were unconvinced. Either way, I think it’s...
Ha! That joke gets at precisely my confusion. But your response provides a nice overview of these confusing denominational changes. I think some...
So I just picked up one of these fractional issues (a PACI PERPET coin) and thought I’d resurrect this fine thread with an embarrassing question....
So did Constantius II. Or perhaps it may be more accurate to say that Magnentius crossed himself off the list.
[ATTACH] Would anyone like to speculate why Magnentius is always bare-headed? I figure a usurper like him would be all about the iconographical...
Interesting. I knew about the statue and have seen it in Naples. But I didn't know about the statue in Kassel/Germany. My Constantine issue: [ATTACH]
I’m not troubled by the portrait and don’t see immediate, obvious red flags. But as has been noted, this is a coin that is often faked. If you do...
Pretty great set on that budget. Congrats.
Welcome Rozzw74! Bad news: If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Good news: Very cool ancient coins are affordable, though JC...
I started that FAQ page, so obviously I’m a big fan of it. I think you will enjoy working through those links. But here is one from Valentinian...
It appears that he used slabbing and false claims of professional grading to give the illusion of safe purchase: “Collectors Universe won a...
Put me down for $101. Let me know if I get outbid and I might go up a little more.
Well don’t get too excited. There are lots of reverse types in which a figure holds a standard or spear. And indeed, it could even be a barbarian...
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