A couple facing portraits. Justinian I, AE Follis, Cyzicus, year 16 (542 AD). Sear 207 18.03 grams [ATTACH] Paeonia, Audoleon, AR...
Well, your little Kyzikos tetartemorion should be well versed in grams and other weighty matters!
That's a lovely medal, with a wonderful Art Nouveau style.
During the Franco Prussian war, 1870-1871, the French, and I assume the Prussians used messenger pigeons and hot air balloons to facilitate...
Thank you - will do that when I create the coin's label.
Artuquids of Mardin, Qutb-al Din II - Ghazi II, AE dirham, AH 572-580 (1176-1184) SS type 31 [ATTACH] Next: Another coin with legends across...
Laos - Yunnan "Opium" tael, 1943-1944 37.38 grams [ATTACH]
I've posted this coin too many times, but I couldn't resist! [ATTACH] Next: A green-blue patina.
I use David Van Meter's catalog. Apparently he is wrong. Thanks
Here's a Group V owl with a similar reverse style, although the grade is lower. [ATTACH]
The Laetitita reverse for Faustina II is listed for the denarius, dupondius and sestertius. I noticed that the old tag describes the coin as an...
One of my more important archaic owls was purchased from Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger back in 2020: [ATTACH]
I'm not sure that the dark spots are PVC. It's difficult to determine based on the image. PVC deposits are dark green, and depending on how long...
Relative to his typically furrowed brow and petulant scowl, I'd say this is actually a nice portrait of Caracalla. [ATTACH] Next: Another...
That's a beautiful drachm, Al. You're right about the OP coin. I've been buying coins from Sal, my local coin seller, since around 1980, so I'll...
You're right about auction house identification when it comes to Starr groups. Here's an owl currently listed in the Harlan Berk auction/sale...
Sure, please post your owl when you're able to. There are many CT collectors who can help with classifying your owl.
Persia, AR siglos, Darius I to Xerxes I, 485-420 BC. Carradice Type IIIb 5.49 grams [ATTACH]
I've purchased some very nice coins from that firm. They have a longstanding, solid reputation.
That's a bonafide Group II owl, very rare. The very few that I have seen for sale are beyond what I can afford. That was indeed a fortunate...
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