The Alexandrian calendar used during the time of coinage of Roman Egypt began on the 1st of Thoth, which equates to August 29th of the Julian...
I have only a few sestertii. Here's my favorite, selected for its wonderful style and artistry. [IMG] Nero struck in Rome, CE 63 Orichalcum...
Sorry, Pete! :shy: Guess we both have great taste in coins :D
Very helpful, thanks!!
That's a pretty hilarious (and awesome) find for a US coin roll! Machine wrapped... meaning by the bank? How would a silver coin make it...
Many times a coin catches my eye because of something interesting about its looks. Maybe it has fine artistry. Maybe it's a type I haven't seen...
Another fantastic sestertius for your stunning and well-matched collection! I have a couple of Egyptian hippos :) [ATTACH] EGYPT, Alexandria....
Cheers to all the good boys and good girls out there :). [IMG] Roman Republic, C. Postumius 73 BCE, Rome AR denarius, 18.74 mm, 3.6 gm Obv: bust...
I'll probably submit a long list covering serious to silly. One for the silly list: Satyr Sauce :D From the serious side: Armor of Achilles A...
I love @Deacon Ray's graphics and skills! He designs are always interesting and tasteful.
I hadn't seen that. Thanks! Some years ago we had a CT thread showing ancient coins on wine bottle labels but this is much more extensive :)....
Fantastic catch, Andrew! Congrats :)
Beautiful coin, RC!
What an unusual Genio! I see why it caught your eye. In a similar vein, here's a common Alexandrian coin with a lovely rendering of Tyche. I...
Another fun post, Ryro! Love the puns :D. Like most of us I have many coins of the lovely and often effeminate (by today's standards) Apollo....
Fantastic work, RC! What an enjoyable post :).
This. This too :D. While I wouldn't say no to a full crest example as long as it also had a very well-centered reverse, with the full square...
Thanks! :) I fell asleep last night before answering your question. Sorry! :sorry: You'll see those divots called various things but on this...
No acetone, just a drop or two of Verdicare.
:joyful: Yep. I think there are nine rear legs at the hoof end and eight at the thigh end. I wonder if the engraver was aware of what he'd...
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