Those participating in this thread might find this one mildly interesting concerning coins especially those found in the North....
What up Orfew!!! Glad to see ya here bro!
was still "cool" to Roman and a great effort was made to keep Latin as the language of the day and that matured regional from that point on.
I refuse to go anywhere near .zip files on the internet, unless I know the author.
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Geta, AE18 of Nicaea, Bithynia. 2.38g. L CEPT GETAC K, bare-headed, draped bust right, NIKAIEWN, Telesphoros standing facing, wearing hooded...
I have this to share.... http://www.innominatesociety.com/Articles/Telesphoros Son of Asklepios.htm it was pointed out to me many moons ago by Kurt.
Thanks for the heads up. I was looking at this...
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RR AE's have been eluding me as of late. This might change.
This is one of those threads I will have to read several times. Excellent VK thanks!
I am gonna say it again. Proof of optical magnification in the ancient world.
I always love when you post the big/small shot! I really think you ask everyone to find the small in the fibers of your carpet... do you still...
Thanks for taking the time to sit through it. I hope you all enjoyed reading it as I did writing it.
The coin was described accordingly and I will not be returning the coin. My thoughts exactly. If the coin has been tooled then how is it choice?...
You better believe it. He doubled the value of his collection.
I can still hear Peggy," Oh, Aaaaal!" One of my fav shows of childhood.
I am not crazy about slabsand I kind of want to break it out but I thought it was worthy of a discussion first. [ATTACH]
Varhran II (274-293 AD) AR Drachm 28 mm x 4.18 grams Uncertain mint Obverse: Crowned winged bust of Varhran II, Queen Shapurdukhtak wearing...
I really want a good Phocas. I am in it for number 2. A beautiful dated coin. I would be happy with it. Gorgeous obverse legend and and beautiful...
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