That’s very interesting. The reverse of that coin clearly depicts the Zoroastrian Fire altar and attendants. I wonder if by this time those images...
Just send it to me. I will make the shelf space for it...
That gold hoard was breathtaking. Thanks for the write up. My sister visited Trier last year and sent me some photos. I’ve been to Europe six...
I just bought one of these two weeks ago. So I’ve been shopping for these for a while. I agree with TIF that that is too much to spend for this...
A quick question about electrolysis. I've tried it with a 9 volt battery but it didn't seem to have much effect. Should I be able to do some good...
An interesting bit of background info to a contemporary issue, Ed. And of course, there’s the Biblical parable of the hidden treasure in a field...
Here's a write-up I did for my Caligula a while back: Everyone loves a mad Emperor. And according to Suetonius, no one was madder than Gaius...
[ATTACH] I'm not sure what you mean by "thoughts." Collectability? Authenticity? Information about rulers? My initial thoughts are that these...
Last year I ordered one lot from a FORUM auction member. It was not particularly good. It will probably be the last lot I order, unless I just...
Dang. That's the Holy Grail of Constantine coins. At least of his LRBs. A lot of these get faked and even end up as fakes in auction, but yours...
Typically the designation is “Judaean” or more generically “Biblical” for such a coin, not Israeli. Nice patina and detail.
I’m no specialist but it looks like Herod Archelaus. [ATTACH]
And here's a good thread for advice for beginning collectors:...
BTW, hope your son enjoys the coin and gets the Ancients bug. Constantine coins are great to collect--lots of interesting and affordable options...
A radiate bust facing left. I'm guessing Constantine II as well. Here's one on VCoins right now. Yes, in that shape it's worth $15, IMHO. [ATTACH]
I don’t think it’s much ado about nothing. I do think that few of us have the expertise or insight to push the matter any further than what you...
Nice show and tell. I'm surprised some artifacts were left unencased. I've heard that museums don't especially like to handle coins, or at least...
Hey, at least no buyer’s premium.
My only H.E. From @Valentinian's pick bin last year. I need a better photo. [ATTACH]
Good looking coin. And with hats like that, they can play ring toss in the imperial palace.
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