Holy Yikes! Has anybody ever prebid Zeus and NOT had it max out???o_O
Great question!. And, more to the point, is the auctionhouse given the prebids from them ahead of time?
That is very concerning. (Though, if it was that five headed beauty, I'm still in awe aaand you got a wonderful deal on a highly interesting and...
I know that I've read more than a couple instances, one lately on a very beautiful and rare coin, of Zeus Numismatics maxing out their pre bid on...
Admittedly, I wish it were one of the coins from Rome he minted. But bargain buyers can't be too choosy. When I came across it and saw what some...
This is my favorite write up that I've read in a while! Thanks for putting it together so masterfully and sharing with us all! What a line up of...
[MEDIA] [ATTACH] Cn. Blasio Cn.f.. Denarius, 3.64g. (h). Rome, 112-111 BC. Obv: Helmeted head right (Scipio Africanus?), mark of value above,...
Much obliged! Julius Caesar was said to be the first living Roman whoms vanity superceded the respect for his, mos maiorum, respect for those who...
@TIF brought the cake. I brought the candles:cigar:
Haha! Well played. Had me going! Though, that beautiful Celtic is dazzling as well. Oh, and... [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Ru-ro [ATTACH] Obverse: Shaggygandron Reverse: Scoob
Just won this lifetime portrait of one of my (Everybody's) favorite generals, Gnaeus Pompeius: [ATTACH] Better known as Pompey the great! The...
I would recommend against it. That coin had a great patina and decent detail. Big risk small reward.
Welcome and Great way to start your collection! Wonderful centering, toning and excellent portrait My first was a ATG as well... fouree:troll:...
LordM, if I only had a drachm or denarius for every coin I blame on @Alegandron , @TIF , @zumbly, @Bing or @Roman Collector ... oh, wait. I do! Me...
Murderers row of beautiful coins right there! My favorite silver Augustus must've tasted great to the ancient that took a bite out of it: [ATTACH]...
Great new coin! Im a fan of these types: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Gray coins RC!!! All of my koinon is of the Macedonian type. But I do have somethings from thessaly: [ATTACH] EPEIROS, Epeirote Republic Circa...
Rather than tell you what to do, I'll recommend what not to. Do NOT post coins that are for sale. It can be against the rules, is just poor form...
Excellent historical reminder @TIF ! Happy new year\1st of Thoth!!! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Augustus Ae Diobol, 24 MM 8.65 GR AE Diobol Year 41 = 11/12...
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