It is fake. Unequivocably. Other examples of the known fake were posted in that thread so that you and others could compare and see for...
@jamesicus, Thank you so much for taking the time to explain your situation and decision-making. You've provided invaluable advice and insight...
Definitely a Disney version of a jackal-- same as on my example :) [IMG] EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II as Caesar Regnal year 4 of Philip I, CE...
If the problems are obvious, I don't see why the coin description must point it out. It's not like they are hiding it-- the scuffs are there for...
Perhaps it's because on this coin Lucilla looks like a doll and dolls are freakin' scary and weird? :D (My mom and grandmothers collected dolls...
:rolleyes: 12 hour rule. Here's a Faustina Pudicitia. Let's see another Pudicitia. [IMG] Lucilla Empress CE 163-169, wife of Lucius Verus AR...
Wow!! Congrats !! :)
[IMG] Egypt, Alexandria. Trajan AE drachm, 34.73 mm, 21.18 gm Regnal year 12 (108/9 CE) Obv: [AVT TRAIAN] CEB ΓE[PM ΔA]KIK, laureate and draped...
Does Isis wear a uraeus crown? I thought it was a solar disc with horns. Hmm. [Edited: apparently sometimes a uraeus serpent was included with...
It's a very pretty example with a nice strike and centering.
I'm not sure which exact 3D rendering your dead link went to but perhaps it was similar to something below. Here's a screen shot of a video of...
Since NGC is willing issue a photo cert without encapsulating the coin, the problem of fragility of the Sasanians is negated. Don't slab it; just...
My Halloween standards :D: [ATTACH] Roman Imperatorial, moneyer L. Plautius Plancus 47 BCE AR Denarius, 3.79 gm Obv: L. PLAVTIVS; facing mask of...
For additional information on the importance of Rome's Great Sewer and Venus Cloacina:...
:wideyed:! Wow, James... that's some willpower!
The high relief of many ancient coins-- Greek in particular-- makes them look more like miniature sculptures than coins :). Aegina staters have...
It's a very fun thread but not even close to the most views and posts. There's one on the Coin Roll Hunting board, for instance, that has almost...
I haven't had time for this fun thread lately and it looks like I've missed some fun! [IMG] Egypt, Alexandria. Trajan AE drachm, 32.07 mm, 18.28...
You might find this CoinTalk thread helpful, which lists these sites and more:...
I bought my first owl tet this year and do believe the prices are declining due to the massive influx of high grade coins on the market. High...
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