I don't claim to be an expert in tooling. But just the way the robe engraving on Securitas, hair of Helena, scraping in the field by REIPV. It...
Was your coin tootled? Because to me, it looks like it, but I may be wrong. Good thread on her....
Nice addition. [img] Justinian I (527 - 565 A.D.) Æ Follis O: DN ISTINI-ANVS PP AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding...
Some beautiful heads. :woot::wideyed:
They both have Zeus in Emmett and are fairly scarce to rare with the reverse type depending on the years.
Great coins everyone. And that's an excellent score for $15. I've never seen that reverse for sale anywhere for him.
Looks like a Chinese fake to me.
Some real beauties, Barry. Thanks for posting them.
For the sake of the thread, below is my other one. [img] Saloninus (258 - 260 A.D.) Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm O: ΠO ΛI KOP CA...
Like my last thread, I purchased several new coins in succession and one of them happens to be this Saloninus tetradrachm. I already own a...
Well I am sure Elagabalus would be a circus in the sack, but I prefer women so I would choose: [img] Orbiana (225 - 227 A.D.) AR Denarius O: SALL...
Honestly, this is the first time I have seen a double strike on an Alexandrian tetradrachm, but I am sure there is more out there. So IMO, very...
That's a fine coin. If it was on eBay, I would have totally skimmed by it since the portrait is done well.
An upgrade to a poor version I previously had. [ATTACH]
Ugh, wheat backs of ancients. :hungover::shifty:
They just keep getting better and better. Great pics, Barry & thanks for sharing.
Coin is fine and the tag in the photo is correct.
This coin is OK.
Pure drool material. The scratched one doesn't look like it belongs there, just send it to me & I will look after it.:angelic::angelic::cool:
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