For the most part, they are all desirable coins (at least by me). The coin with the wheat ears is very interesting.
TIF is right. Deceptive was much too stong of a word, and, if I were to be selling a coin, I would show the best image possible. The price you...
like the obverse on one, and the reverse on the other. However, if you don't want one of them, it can receive all the love it needs right here.
I don't think it's photo shopped as you say, but it is a deceptive image. When light is bounced from differing directions, you can get the image...
Trajan Decius with Pax reverse
I remember the MPC from Vietnam. No metal coins. Only paper bills starting with 5 cent bills. I went 7 months without pay while in Vietnam....
[ATTACH] ISLAND OFF THRACE THASOS AR Trihemiobol OBVERSE: Satyr running left, holding kylix REVERSE: ΘΑΣ − ΙΩΝ Amphora Struck at Thasos,...
Thanks, but like I said before, I am a bottom feeder, so many of my coins are only good to fine condition. Here is another Probus from my...
Ain't that the truth!
Like the Probus. We have at least one Probus specialist (maybe two or three). Here is one of favorites: [ATTACH]
My second thickest coin is my Athens Owl at 7mm [ATTACH] My thickest is the Aigina Turtle at 8.5mm [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I wish I were able to go on a MD trip. Maybe someday. This year, however, I'm planning a salmon fishing trip with a fellow CT member.
I kinda figure Larry hangs out here: [ATTACH]
The only way to settle this is for someone to find a hoard of Eid Mar denarii. One can only hope.
Good sleuthing! Ans I agree. Better than the ones in the link.
Excellent find. Don't you just love it when you can find bargains because they were misattributed?
I like them all, but I like the Sulla and the MA Legionary denarius the best.
I don't mind holes when placed in strategic location, unlike the one below. [ATTACH] QUINTILLUS Antoninianus OBVERSE: IMP CM AVR CL QVINTILLVS...
IMHO, you got the better end of the deal, but then I don't collect Modern coins. You have a nice set of owls going there.
Solid Vespasian Orfew. Love the grain basket.
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