Probably. People tend to apply our modern understanding of coins and circulation to the ancient world. It was a very different place. Some coins...
Very nice coin @panzerman This one has been on my list for some time. I'll get around to purchasing it one day.
P.S - I love Ducats, and you have picked up a lovely specimen. Here is my Ducat, struck in Harderwijk (the provincial mint of the Gelderland...
As Doug said, they did, but to a limited degree (far less than many other coins), and mainly due to captains engaging in illegal trade. I'd also...
That's a lovely El Hekte you have there. What is the diameter?
Yea, thanks for this. It would appear it's possible to get a Philip II or Alexander the Great in ok condition, or a Mithridates VI in good...
Thanks @Valentinian and @dougsmit To be clear, I'm not after anything close to mint state - just some decent eye appeal. VF is absolutely fine....
Hi all As per my post a few days back, I have completed stage 1 of my ancients collection for both Rome and Greek states. What I'd really like...
Yea, it doesn't effect what how I'd personally value the coin @Bing, except it would effect what I'd be willing to pay due to resale value (i.e. I...
Nice @dadams Now we're bringing some objective facts to the discussion.
Great coin @Bing ! Unfortunately, I have no informed view on the value or market.
Thanks @Paul M., I note that I already have Eastern Roman Empire/Byzantine, but I don't consider them part of my ancients collection because all...
Thanks for the encouragement on the presentation guys, I like where I've landed with it, and it includes suggestions I received on CT :)
I did it! I finished my ancient collection! One full page for ancient Greek coins, and one full page for the Roman Republic and Empire. Just...
Lovely coin @Bing! I'm after a Hadrian too (aiming to complete the 5 good emperors set). Sorry to hear about your wife. I hope things improve soon.
Grade shmade ;)
Does an Augustus struck under Tiberius count? Catalog: RIC I (Tiberius) 71,rated R3. Material: Bronze Weight: 10.50 g Diameter: 26.30 mm Struck...
Congrats! Love Bactrian coins
Stunning!
Wow, this coin is next level.
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