Another example for comparison. The OP coin seems (to me) to be "too good to be true." These legionary coins seem to have been hastily struck....
Another example: [ATTACH]
Possibly: Anonymous follis. Attributed to Romanus IV, 9th-10th cent. AD. 27mm. Obv: Bust of Christ. Rev: The Virgin, orans. SB 1867 PeteB
Spectacular! Great catch! Better than Rome mint work, in my opinion.
Gee, not a single coin of Valentinian above!
Hoping you get well soon, Erin!
What I would do: Wrap the coin in aluminum foil, which has been perforated several times by a tooth pick, and soak it overnight in concentrated...
Just splendid, @DonnaML !!! And a terrific write-up!!! A true numismatist in our midst!
Not great, but.... [ATTACH] Caracalla. As Caesar, 196-198 AD. Æ Sestertius (30 mm, 20.44 gm, 12h).Struck under Septimius Severus, 196-197 AD....
[ATTACH] ATTICA, Athens. Circa 566-490 BC. AR heavy obol (9mm, 0.80 gm, 9h). Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye (vs. eye in...
[ATTACH] ATTICA, Athens. c. 430s-420s BC. AR Drachm (4.22 gm, 9h, 15mm).Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with...
Yes indeed! And you/we don’t know which is correct Maybe some day they will find the “Rosetta Stone” telling us the answer….but don’t hold your breath
Nor does anyone else. Any “ explanation” is pure speculation.
Nice clear date!
11.25 grams! That’s the clincher! Should be close to 17 grams. Thank you.
Yes, modern fake, in my opinion. It would be interesting, to me, to know the weight and size. Always learning.
A nice "Caesar" portrait: [ATTACH] Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, 139-161 AD. Æ As (28mm, 10.74 gm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius,...
He must have moved. I visited his office in about 1980 and it was on the 19th or 20th floor in a building on East Adams street in downtown...
Horrible examples. The styles are all wrong.
You have an air-tight case!!!! I can’t imagine MA-Shops would not strongly support you!!! I doubt if that slimy dealer would agree to a refund. I...
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