Lots of eye-appeal with that one. IMHO, you did very well.
This reminds me of when my first ancient was on its way to me 14 years ago this time of year. I still have it. [ATTACH] And can't wait to see...
Happy Birth Day Mat! I don't know if this would count technically as a tet. [ATTACH]Titus AR Cistophorus, 10.64g Rome mint (for Asia), 80-81 AD...
Now, how cool is that? An interesting coin and nice write-up as always!
@TIF's wonderful Elagabalus denarius is unforgettable. [ATTACH] And so is her recreation of the event depicted on the reverse. [ATTACH] If...
Randy, you're a collector after my own heart. Specialists understand each other. Congrats on your new acquisitions!
Has the coin surfaced since 1985? It would be interesting to see what it would fetch today.
Thanks for the kind words, they are much appreciated. I look at my collection as a 'work in progress' and too often focus on what is missing...
I agree with Bing - it would be nice to see the 'before' picture.
Thanks for the mention. To be honest, I'm surprised any of my humble coins made it to the thread! I would like to add one more of @Nemo's which...
I've admired this coin from @dougsmit's collection since I began collecting Roman coins 14 years ago. [ATTACH] Proof that you don't always need...
Beautiful coin and nice write-up.
My luck, I'd lose a coin that small. It makes one wonder how something that tiny practically circulated. Congrats on acquiring a miniature...
That's a super coin with a lot of eye appeal. It doesn't hurt that's it's gold either!
Great coin! I love this reverse type. Here is a very different Bonus Eventus struck over a hundred years before your coin. [ATTACH]Titus AR...
You did well price wise. A respectable and genuine Vespasian denarius.
What I find interesting about that coin is the reverse legend - notice the odd legend break between the 'A' and 'VGVSTI'. But I'm weird.
Never count the coins in your trays before they arrive. ;)
Ah, the allure of gold, it's hard to resist. Congrats on a beautiful acquisition!
Three Flavians. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Tetradrachm, 14.95g Antioch mint, 69-70 AD RPC 1944 (4 spec.) Obv: AYTOKPAT KAIΣA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY; Small bust...
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