Now that the coin has been returned to the Auction house in the UK it will probably be 2 weeks from now to reach me here in the US.
UPDATE: The coin is finally on route to me!
and out comes the list again...this is starting to get expensive...
Thanks Bud! Yes the coin is a high lead content copper alloy and quite brittle as such. How lucky we are such an example survives.
We all have heard the jokes about coins only a mother could love, well this is no different. Certainly an aesthetic eye sore, this particular...
He probably looked like this when it left the mint... [ATTACH]
Agreed. Coins like this were introduced to the island some time in the late 4th eand early 5th century. This was recovered from a gem mine....
Everyone saw this one already! [ATTACH]
Here is one with 2 guys maybe a Horseman? [ATTACH]
I think the reverse is supposed to be a wreath. I like bust with non sense legend and the emperor is wearing a hat rather than a diadem. These...
Most of you are aware I am a huge fan of the old Indian punch mark coins (PMC) , made famous due to the large numbers that have come down to us...
I got quite a few of these of a small hoard that was discovered. This one has make believe legend. [ATTACH]
Well thanks @chrsmat71 for supplying my only "like" thus far.
No idea.
As it was known to Ptolemy. [IMG] https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sri...
I don't know guys what do you think? Your guess is as good as any! Taprobane AE Nummis 13.8 x 1.00 grams Obverse: Diademed Bust right. Reverse:...
I like it more if it were mine. This is rather high on my want list.
Nice job @Loong Siew !! Welcome. Glad you were able to join us.
Anastasius (491-518 AD) AE Small Module 40 nummis (Follis) struck 498-507 AD 23.8 mm x 12.43 grams Obverse: Diademed bust of Anastasius- DN...
Jeeze Chris that's a top end Probus!!! Excellent choice. There is something about his coins I find more appealing than other emperors of the...
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