Did I mention that it is mildly magnetic!
This is an amazing coin. Man, I'm sold. I have a Punic Coin of Sardinia.. Dominion of Carthage Uncertain mint on Sardinia (c. BC 300-264) AE...
Certainly an upgrade!! Congrats, its all about upward mobility!!
Well I really hope you guys are sitting down for this one! Remember those really obscure Lakshmi plaque coins from Sri Lanka? If not, you can...
Like I said on FB, looks great...and keep the dirt! Great strike. Always fascinated who would attempt the cut... Gold test? splitting it for a...
Yea sorry I hit post before I had the photo ready...I forgot what I named it...:(
See now I don't think it is a issue of Mithridates. I think it is an issue of Lysimachos! And considerably earlier.
"In short, he left nothing within the power of man undone or untried to start the greatest possible movement, extending from the Orient to the...
Awesome addition Chris, everyone needs a Greek Tet. These coins are some of the most amazing coins there are! Antiochus VIII you can see the...
@Ardatirion - gave a wonderful explanation of this a year or too ago.
I like that Chunky little gold coin, thats awesome!!!
Thanks for shoutout Goh!!! Its not the best but far from the worst.
Crusader States... County of Tripoli. Bohemond VII AD 1275-1287. AR Gros 4.26 grams x 25 mm + SEPTIMVS:BOEMVNDVS: COMES around cross within 12...
I only have one Domitian and its scratched up...ugh... Rome, Italy Roman Empire Domitian Caesar Flavian Dynasty (b. AD 51- 96 d.) AE As (s. AD...
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I wonder if this is another instance of examples of ancient coins being found in late antiquity and being reused/ copied by other people. Its hard...
Excellent Goh, it was only a matter of time. The huge cast lead is an amazing piece and certainly one of the great numismatic curiosities....
Wow that impressive. The toning really draws the all the attention to the bust. What more could you want.
Glad you like it. here is a little more "Roman" for you. This denarius commemorates the defeat of the Greeks. (notice the trouncing of the...
Well played Greg. I dont have one to share but here is a Roman Coin of the same flavor. Macedonia, First Meris, Amphipolis Mint 167 - 149 BC. AR...
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