@Bing: Wow, the style on that Octavian/Julius piece is crazy! I'm finding it hard to believe that that's an official mint product (even for a...
I decided to start posting some of my individual coins from the Whitman Baltimore show, in new individual photos and with sufficient explanation....
The main books I use for Roman coins are: -RIC: I only have the first three volumes, but that covers from Augustus to Commodus, which is most of...
The coin is from the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). I can't give a full identity without seeing the other side, but it looks like one of the...
On the first coin in @Bing's post: What is the kneeling female wearing on her head?! It looks like one of those origami hats you can make from...
Dat patina tho...
I included this in my group shot of my Baltimore haul, but it's a nice coin and it's relevant, and I have a new photo. This is a sestertius of...
Well, it's not Roman, but there is a Parthian obverse of Orodes II (57- 38 BC) with Nike crowning the king: [ATTACH] This type dates from early...
I like them both! I've long had a soft spot for Vespasian; he seems the most humanly accessible Roman emperor to me. In modern terms, he's the...
Very nice sestertius, Doug! I look forward to seeing more of your haul.
Very cool! I have just one non-round Chinese coin, also a spade from the Warring States period (c. 350-250 BC) that I won at a Stephen Album...
I just checked my Krause, and your math checks out. Even careful historical authors can make mistakes. Reminds me of the classic John Wayne...
Thanks for the positive feedback, everyone. Guess I will have to take the time to properly photograph and write up some of the individual coins....
I went to the Baltimore coin show today and had a great time. Arrived around 11 AM and left about 3:30 PM, with just a short lunch break. The...
Very cool! Medieval European coin portraits usually leave me cold, but when it's a Crusader in helmet and chain mail, with a big cross on his...
Cool, but do you have a coin...on a different coin? (Coinception?) [ATTACH]
I think I recognize the type as originating in a region where many of my ancestors are from, so count me in too, please.
I plan to be there on Friday, and will post my latest acquisitions right here.
That dolphin coin reminded me of this video, which always makes me smile: [MEDIA] And hopefully it made you smile too.
Several others have already posted examples, but here's my Antiochus VI elephant: [ATTACH]
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