No problem Hoth, I thought the same thing at first glance. Here is an example of the lion reverse. [ATTACH] I think this is a great addition,...
I disagree with this being the lion reverse. It seems to clearly be a countermark, not a design in the die. I have an example of the lion...
Below is copied from Forum Ancient Coins. #79 perhaps? Countermarks on Imperial Persian Sigloi Chart of 208 varieties adapted from the format as...
Well, I would add the warning "don't bid without your glasses on." I raised a bid on my smartphone sans glasses from 160 GBP to 180. Turns out I...
An excellent portrait, very reminiscent of Caesar!
Interesting. Parry's collection started to be sold off in 2008. I suppose it could be him.
I recently purchased a coin that came from Gordon S. Parry Collection. Anyone know any biographical info on this guy? He's sold some outstanding...
Nice!
An interesting mix of coins in this thread, some are exceptional. I don't think I've ever seen such an amazing example of an uncleaned ancient!...
Thanks guys, this is definitely my top Flavian for 2017.
Thanks Bing! David, those are great examples. Doesn’t get better than ex Harry Sneh! It looks like we share a reverse die on the RIC 518.
I had a minute this evening to photograph a recent acquisition, one that is not at all easy to find. [ATTACH] AR Denarius, Rome mint, 73 AD...
It's not uncommon to see a silver coin described as having "find patina." Although this should (I assume) describe a coin that is sold in the...
I think you are 100% correct @Severus Alexander, thanks for your help! I had read your post earlier but I had already drawn a wrong conclusion. I...
Thanks for all the opinions and insights on this one. Here is what I believe happened.[ATTACH] White = Laural wreath Red = Lips and chin Green =...
I just received this Vitellius today, simply described as an "interesting overstrike." I believe this coin was struck at least four times but I...
If I were @dougsmit I would keep the upgrade and sell the other. The new coin is fantastic. Here's mine: [ATTACH]
@David Atherton that is an amazing denarius, we'll likely never see another one! I know that forgeries often make no sense but this one is very...
I don't have many Alexandrian coins but there are several I regret not buying in years past. Here's one that was so difficult to photograph I...
That is a cool overweight example! Here's mine, only 3.42g. [ATTACH]
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