That is true. There is several modern coins in my collection that have some problems and really I am happy to have them. I cant always afford the...
Those are lovely derick.
Pays to know your stuff, I would have skimmed right over it, lol. But this isnt my favorite era anyways. Nice buy/catch JA.
I actually like it cold, not sure about -24ºF but 30s/40s is how I enjoy it. I dont care for the heat.
Old pics were better, but it takes awhile to get used to a new camera. All you can do is practice and see what works best. For me is cloudy skies...
Beautiful coin, especially for a first jump in greeks. This was my first greek, which I still have: [img] KINGS of MACEDON. Perseus. 179-168 BC....
Thanks!
Good portrait? Looks like it was struck during his lifetime.
Give you two for 1. [img] Septimius Severus (AD 193-211) AR Denarius O: Laureate head right. R.Corn ear between crossed cornucopia. (3.19 gm)....
I'd participate in this but almost a quarter of my collection has a cornucopia. You can blame the empresses & their "Concordia" reverses. So no...
A set I wouldnt dare do, especially in the LRB world. But this will be educational. Good luck!
I have the same issues at times. The photograph can make a not too pleasing spot on a coin look worse then it is in-hand.
With her cunning & my 21st century tech, he wont be a problem. :cool:
Beautiful coin.
Finished my set of Denarii of Roman Empress Lucilla. This is my second empress done. Photo is clickable. [IMG]
After a little over a year of deciding to do a side set of Lucilla Denarii I have finally finished. Although it may not be "finished" if you...
[img] Thasos, Thrace, (146 - 50 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm O: Young head of Dionysos wearing wreath of leaves and grapes and band across forehead. R:...
[img] Troas, Birytis (300 B.C.) AE11 Birytis mint O: Head of Cabirus left wearing pileus. R: B-I/P-Y around club, all within laurel wreath. 8mm...
Beautiful
Not a cheap emperor to add. This is a real beauty. The portrait is wonderful. Nice addition!
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