I already own an Ecu of Louis XVI with a young portrait but never the fat head. So I caved and bought a fat head. It may not be 1793 but it's OK,...
For a while now I have wanted a Denarius of Vespasian from another mint & not too long ago Prafectus listed this coin on their new stock and not...
It's a wonderful Escudo, but I still like the Half Escudo more. But there is no bad gold.
Definitely one of my favorite coins you've bought lately.
[img] Titus (79 - 81 A.D.) Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm O: AVTOK TITOV KAIΣ OYEΣΠAΣIANOY ΣEBA, laureate head right. R: [NIΛOΣ], bust of...
Neat find.:cool:
Haha, damn you Otho! What a great shot & collection of Sestertii!
I'd keep #2, I don't care for the flan flaws.
Nice find, I really like the dark toning on it.
I remember watching a video of it on youtube that I think was posted on here when the subject came up before, now I can't find it on here or...
Great coin, Donna. [img] Pergamon, Mysia (133 - 67 B.C) AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm O: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a snake...
I am of no help but great addition & writeup.
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ancient17 is good but sometimes expensive.
Why is Xago on the bad list? I've bought over a dozen Tetradrachms alone from him with no issues. I've even flipped a few for much better prices...
It's a shame those holders aren't for individual sale. I thought they only came from Roma auction wins.
I don't think I have ever had a coin take that long to arrive. I'm surprised you didn't ask for a refund. A nice addition to your Flavian hoard.
I would find that hard to believe to be a coin weight, especially Byzantine. It is curious though.
Pretty neat coin, David. I'm especially amused at the portrait.
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