It's great when you find something when and where you don't expect it. This is a wonderful coin and it could easily find a home in many of our...
Don't get me wrong. I believe you and I'm certain you've checked all the references you cited. It's just hard to understand that only this lone...
Really? That rare, eh? It's hard to fathom this being the only surviving coin of it's type.
Very nice find. Like you, I just haven't been able to pull the trigger just yet. Congratulations.
Once again, an interesting coin. I DO agree this one is barbarous.
Same here
Interesting hypothesis. I would wager we will never know the answer.
+1
Septimius Severus Denarius, RIC 52
Interesting and the chocolate patina looks yummy as Steve might say.
Very nice Chris.
I have several coins I purchased as part of uncleaned lots. Most are culls and the few I can identify are not worth the initial costs nor my time...
They all appear to be Late Roman Bronzes (LRBs). The coin with the cross may be Theodosius II, but I would have to see the other side of the coin...
Castor and Pollux were twin brothers, together known as the Dioskouri. It is more likely the coin you described has Romulus and Remus, the twin...
It's a good idea to check no matter who you buy from. Fakes have been known to find their way into some of the most prestigious venues. In...
If you are wanting to directly check against Forum's "Dr. Ilya Prokopov's Fake Ancient Coin Reports": http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/index.php
How can this be a rule of thumb for Ancients? Most, if not all, are found buried in the dirt. Many have dirt and mineral encrustations. They...
Hey!!! Wait a minute. You can't usurp my power!!! Et to Brute?????
As I said, this is a good example. And once again, a coin I do not have. Congrats.
A collection to of which be envious. Beautiful coins all. Sad that I own none to post.
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