Yeah, neither of them are terribly common, Rome mint is much rarer though.
When I saw this coin I immediately snapped it up thinking I had found something unique. [ATTACH] Why was this an awesome find? The portrait style...
This thread motivated me to finally photograph my very humble (RPC 1954?) IЄPOY B example. Thanks for the reading recommendation as well, I just...
What a nice save Eduard! Here's my VESP monogram but on a Nero Securitas Dupondius from Lugdunum.[ATTACH]
Tremendous portrait and history, these are very high on my wish list!
I've had countless transactions with Forvm, never overcharged for shipping. Joe is excellent if there's any problems. I think this must have been...
What a gem David!
What a great coin Carthago! Was the obverse double struck?
I really feel terrible for your loss here Theodosius. I think a police report is the way to go. What happens if you find it at a pawn shop?...
If I was giving something away, that would win it! :D (But I'm not giving anything away)
One can dream I suppose, that coin is spectacular! I can't help but imagine it alongside my Vespasian / Titus Didrachm! [ATTACH]
I would like to add one observation for those not familiar with ancients. There is no such thing as an ancient coin being "too good to be true."...
Those must be great memories. I never knew the Sierra Collection was Ex Harry Sneh. If I could only keep one coin from my collection, this one...
So many wonderful Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection denarii and Sestertii, far too many I should have bid on to list. I was able to pick up a few nice...
I really love these Judaea Capta sestertii, especially the Victory types. Here is my most attractive sestertius.[ATTACH] Vespasian, 69-79....
If you want to upgrade your RIC 167, I would be willing to swap it for my example. I'll even pay the shipping! Deal? [ATTACH]
Here's one very uncommon fourée in that the type is found more often as a fourée than solid silver. [ATTACH] The style is also better than many...
Die match for sale on eBay right now? http://www.ebay.com/itm/142234305177?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I wonder how many people started collecting ancients with such an excellent coin? My guess is very few!
I appreciate all the kind words. I'm saving up for a few choice targets this year, hopefully we won't be battling to hard against each other! :eek:
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