Thanks all, I ended up purchasing the Gordian (the 2nd one, the nice one)
Thanks for listening to the podcast @Al Kowsky I think the narrator's point, and my point, is that he gets an overly bad, and somewhat unfair,...
Both are beautiful coins. Love Byzantine coins. Well done on your accidental addition!
thanks for sharing @Al Kowsky , fascinating stuff. Fantastic coin too, I'm very jealous. I do however have to disagree with your description of...
Absolutely I would. Your scenario gives me the opportunity to own a coin I could never otherwise afford. I can always re-build my collection with...
Gorgons make my skin crawl :meh: But, if I were to buy one, yours would be the type I'd be after. Great buy @TylerH
Yea, thanks for the nudges to go with something better. This coin is pleasing to me in all of the desired criteria, not just most.
Ok, I think I'm going to put an offer in for this one (which is twice the price of the original coin I posted, but still not much in the grand...
Thanks for the opinions guys, much appreciated. Thank you Doug, incisive as always. I think I've mentioned previously that history is the most...
Hi all This coin came up in one of my automated alerts I have set up for bargains. The price is very good, and I've been looking for a late...
I'm pretty sure @Chev's17 has (hence my comment re double busts)
I can't comment regarding authenticity (although some more decent photos would be helpful), but perhaps google denarius with 2 busts and see if...
Here are my best (favourite) ERE coins: Half Follis, 582 to 602 [IMG] Solidus, 602 to 610 [ATTACH]
Yes, you can do it, and I would encourage you to. I don't think it's difficult to construct something that would get you within an acceptable...
Hi all For interest, I have been conducting specific gravity tests on my silver ancient coins. I primarily do it as another authentication...
Heh, you're right! I should! It will only cost me $60,000 USD at bullion price. I should get going on, it's going to take a while
Nice! I should do likewise
Heh, indeed! I guess it's 350 years as far as my collection is concerned :D
Thank you, right you are!
Hi all I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. I was given a Dutch 1974 Ducat for Christmas. I thought it was fascinating that this coin has not...
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