Reenactors make this stuff at renaissance fairs all over the country.
[ATTACH] If the use of the word turban to describe what Tancred is wearing doesn't seem to fit, use the word chaperon. What is a chaperon...a...
I just got the coin today and was surprised how nice it is in hand. The seller's pic made me think it was almost stripped; but it has a nice...
I already have a Tancred CCS 4a in pretty good condition, so the other might pop up for sale; it depends on what it looks like in hand. current...
I am sure the LIBERATOR is a mess underneath, that is why he applied such a thick layer of goop. I am hoping that I will be able to fix it up...
I won 5 that will be getting bathed in acetone. Notice on the first coin (LIBERATOR ORBIS) the "patina" is actually cracked a bit and flaking off...
That guy really has no idea what he is doing. Here is the last coin that I cleaned with electrolysis-- [ATTACH] and after [ATTACH] Maximinus...
It would not be a problem if they put it in the description; but this is deceptive and I am grumpy and into my cups.
If you are bidding in this auction, as I am, you may not be aware but most of the coins have been re-patinated. Notice all the orange desert...
I think it is Maximinus II as I can make out quite a bit of the obverse legend and the bust looks more like him. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG...
I already look at ancient coins all day! :)
I think that some of the people that modified these coins had some artistic talent, perhaps some kind of craftsman, and this was a way for them to...
I have this one modified as a solidus weight [ATTACH] Maximianus A.D. 308- 309 24mm 4.3g GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; laureate head right. VIRTVTI...
Yes, workshop B looks pretty likely.
It looks like Cyzicus...SMK[?]• RIC VII Cyzicus 40 [ATTACH]
here's two from London-- [ATTACH] Diocletian A.D. 305- 307 Ӕ follis 26x28mm 9.9g D N DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG; Laureate and...
Here's my favorite abdication issue-- Though RIC attributed this issue to Trier, it is actually from Cyzicus. See the president's address of...
I was looking up something and was reminded of this 2017 incident. I sent a new collector a Constantine I coin. It looked like this-- [ATTACH]...
The coin just arrived and it is much nicer in hand...very pleased to add it to my trays. [ATTACH] Constantius I A.D. 296- 297 Ӕ follis...
If you are worried about oils from your hands (which you really shouldn't be unless you have some excessively greasy fingers) a short soak in...
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