The modeling and strike of the top coin are much better. The centering is about the same between the two, but between the two the top coin is...
Nice coins, especially for $100 or less, a challenging task in this times of seemingly endless increases in coin prices. For many years I've...
The Byzantine emperors, for centuries, have overstruck bronze coinage. I can't imagine faking such coinage. My experience is that modern fakes...
I generally agree regarding museums and coin exhibits. The one exception that I know of (I'm sure there are others), is the British Museum. They...
That's a really nice Green River fish fossil, absolutely fantastic. The meteorite is also very nice. Campo del Cielo?
Nice Italian states coins have always been difficult to locate. I've only had limited luck in that area for decades. If the coin is nice, it...
My warped humor aside, I have in the past shown some of my coins to others on a limited basis, only friends I know very well. Recently I've...
Here's a plausible alternative view of ancient coins, though the science behind it is a bit thin: "They are the product of the ultra-parallel...
Well, great Ba'als o fire! Here's a stater depicting a local variant of Ba'al, Baaltar, from Cilicia, Tarsos. This coin came by way of auction a...
One of the great joys of life is having a dog or a cat, but one of the great heartbreaks is when it is time to say goodbye. I've been down that...
Nice example! Here's my worn coin of the same type, with a difference with obverse legend. For this coin Faustina's name has a break. On your...
Wonderful coins! The siege AR 6 kreuzer is a wonderful coin. Siege and necessity coinage is a fascinating and challenging area to collect....
You can also find many nice Byzantine bronzes in the large lots that come up at auction from time to time.
I love the Western Han 5 zhu, just a splendid example, with an excellent patina. Your Byzantine bronzes are also very nice, especially the...
Nice coin!
Well, it is fun what it is, if it is. It sort of looks like an elephant head, possibly a mint control symbol? Elephants do appear in Egyptian...
Thanks I see the area you're referring to. There's also something on the neck guard of the helmet. It almost looks like some kind of animal's...
I think a good objective is to reduce purchases, become more focused, spend more time organizing, documenting (cataloging) and to decide what, on...
Thanks & a Happy 2021!
That's interesting - where on the obverse do you see this letter? Thanks I've take a look at the obverse, and I think I see the letter, on the...
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