[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I think I have seen a Roman reverse even closer to the Monticello on vcoins but I didn't save it. Much closer maybe someone here...
Found an affordable one of these. I was very pleased to discover it comes with a beautiful sweet chocolate brown maroon highlighted patina. I post...
is there a weight given for them? Maybe check that anyway?
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I am not looking to convince you Sevy but it is a good discourse to have. The contemporary effect of both Jewish revolts was...
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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Only have my old flip available to take these photos. Wanted to show the deep maroon and glossy patina with chocolate red...
You put a lot of effort and info into this for sure. I will ask if you weighed in the future impact politically and historically of the peoples...
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I didn't mean to imply it was the same as the OP. Just an FYI for folks interested in the emperor.
while looking on ebay earlier this evening this Vespasian(?) bust LEFT(!)popped up as an unidentified ancient Roman or Greek but the reverse is a...
Wow- OK- I checked on CNG and it seemed to match this:[ATTACH] Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. Æ As (26.5mm, 11.61 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck...
You don't know where it's been or what it has been used for?
Ok, not generally purchasing coins from non-established sellers anymore on ebay but I promised a female student of mine a Faustina II and needed...
Added new alluring photos however. I wonder if the "guy" follows CT.
[IMG]" "Hi, from me you will get - LOYALTY, CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, PRECISION, SECURITY, AND EXTREMELY RARE VERY NICE UNIQUE ITEMS 100% AUTHENTIC...
best of luck it IS a beauty!
They would have no doubt but the seller states that there is no provenance available. Too risky for a museum.
I think it is an iron alloy because from what I gather nickel is only magnetic when it is in pure or almost pure form. Like US nickels are not...
[IMG]Christianity adopted elements of many of the mystery traditions we see expressed on the ancient coins. Have a great Holy week for those who...
Here is a really good link/article on the cult of Mithras. The lion is the fourth of seven levels of initiation in the cult that regards the...
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