That's a good point. I guess if the coins Orfew wants to get sell aren't particularly rare and if he isn't sentimentally attached there's not...
Wow, really? I thought your historical figures goals were fantastic and fun! Don't be hasty in getting rid of things. Next month or next year...
I intended to look for die links but hadn't done so yet. Now I see that of the 11 coins posted, two are the same coin (both from 2012 listings)...
[ATTACH] TROAS, Dardanos c. 450-420 BCE AR obol; 9 mm, 0.56 gm Obv: cock standing left Rev: cross-hatch pattern Ref: Nomismata 3, 303;...
Here's a problem coin. In addition to is horrid condition, this week I took a closer look and realized it is a fake :eek::oops::shifty:. I think...
Dagnabbit, another type for The List and I still don't even have a common type of Tarentum nomos! Curses, Jay :P :D.
All are exceptionally lovely coins! I have just one of his from an eastern mint, but it's one of my favorite coins. [IMG] Elagabalus AR...
Thanks. I was just curious because of the recent discussion about the subdivision of Anonymous Follis type A coins into Class A1, Class A2, and...
That's a nicely preserved face on your Christ! Any "Christ follis" with a nose is a winner :D. What's the weight and size of your coin? Here...
Thanks for that clarification and additional info :)
Very interesting, @Ocatarinetabellatchitchix! I'm not sure what to think. At a glance the misread legend theory seems unlikely but considering...
I've had coins/packages take that long or longer to clear customs (US). Are you in the US? The delay is probably nothing to worry about.
For methods of producing fakes and how to spot fakes, check the Ancient Coins Beginners' FAQ Thread, and in particular, this post on page 2 of...
It is gorgeous! I love everything about it-- the staid portrait of A-Pi, the well-rendered legends, the graceful Pietas, the flow lines, the...
Compared to Roman Imperial or Provincial, there really aren't that many Byzantine types.
Another webpage you might find helpful is this site which shows an example of every Byzantine coin, sorted by Sear number. If on coins you wish...
That's a tough question. What is "perfect" in an ancient coin? Technical perfection? None of them are and it's hard to imagine any ancient coin...
Perhaps surprisingly, or not... the answer isn't as clear as you might think. RPConline does a good job of breaking it down in their Introduction...
Ditto. Germany to the US Virgin Islands four days after the auction closed, via FedEx. Impressively efficient! Gitbud-Naumann (Pecunem) had...
Wow! What a great memory, in both senses :).
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