This is the correct board. The third coin is Nabataean, like this one: [IMG] NABATAEA, Aretas IV with Queen Shuqailat 9 BCE - CE 40, Petra AE18...
The legend is counterclockwise and reads T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS. The legend begins at ~5:00, just to the right of the point of the bust.
That is one roly-poly drachm! Just the other day I came across an unusually thick and heavy coin I'd forgotten about: [IMG] Tetricus...
Doug, that Septimius bronze is very interesting. It looks medallic. The obverse legend appears to have been engraved with great care in terms of...
If the seller knows nothing about ancient coins, maybe the person who sold it to them said it was authentic and, not knowing any better, they...
I don't have any museum photographs of coins but I do have some photographs of coins which used to be in museums, although I doubt they were ever...
...if you've read the old Celator article or found the couple of CT threads where it was discussed ;).
I wrote to the seller and pointed out all of the issues. I guess you or others did as well because the listed was ended a minute ago :). Edited:...
o_O It's not Vespasian either. It's a reproduction of a Titus denarius.
Good one, JA! :)
Fantastic snack, Mat!
That is one tightly swaddled baby! Looks like it could double as a weapon. :D Congrats on the astute acquisition, RC!
Happy birthday, dear Doug! I don't think I can comply with any of those requests, although it is possible that I have something of the last type...
What an interesting group, @Victor_Clark! I think I'd enjoy collecting unofficial late Roman coins.
That coin reminds me of old leather-- what an appealing look! Dynastic issues are always desirable-- wish I had more of them. Here's a favorite...
Hmm, that's going to be tough because there are so many candidates for this "emperor on horseback" reverse. The portrait looks to be of the...
What a super coin, Z!
Good gawd-- he looks like a 30 year old with some premature gray hairs :). :D
Ilya is a canny albeit oily salesman. Of course the coin isn't worth $4400 and even a noncollector would come to that conclusion based on this...
Happy Anniversary, VK! Getting to know you has been a pleasure. Here's to many more enjoyable years in the hobby :) [IMG]
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