Doesn't look right to me, unless this coin is priced in multiple hundreds from a reputable dealer. Most Legionary denarii were widely circulated...
Caligula aka Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. Just received the coin after a 1.5 month transit from last year. A sestertius of Caligula, albeit...
Great group shot! I wonder why those silver issues are much much rarer, in fact I've never seen one for sale ever since I've started collecting...
I can definitely see what you mean! the palm tree, lotus buds and conch shell only adds to the picture of a tropical island that is Sri Lanka. In...
My first acquisition of the year and a coin I've been searching for since 2019! I've never tried purchasing or bidding on a coin from a...
I love these types! I got mine from Alexander Fishmen through a private dealing, he sent me a picture of around 50 of these to choose from, I wish...
Bit late to the party. Compared to 2022, when I only bought a dozen coins focusing solely on quality, in 2023 however, I didn't have any focus and...
[ATTACH] Septimius Severus Nicopolis ad Istrum 193-211 A.D. 3.23g Obverse: AV KAI CEΠ CEVHPOC, laureate head right; Reverse: NIKOΠOΛI-TΩN ΠPOC...
Roman Alexandrian drachms are my favourites, with their charming portraits, honest wear and heft, and of course all those unusual reverse scenes!
Just came from a coin show, and happened to snag this coin as my Christmas gift. Peace dollars are my favourite coin type from the USA, I have...
Wonderful coin, wonderful gift!
[ATTACH] Marcus Antonius LEG IIII (Legio Scythica) Ar Denarius, mint moving with M. Antony 32-31 BC. 3.42 g. Obv: ANT AVG – III·VIR·R·P·C Galley...
Love the Siliqua, Æthelred penny, and of course the Pupienus & Balbinus duo.
Even though he converted to Christianity, most Romans were still Pagans, and a good king has to appease his people.
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Made this meme from my knowledge of ancient coins, please share your opinions. This is based on the popularity, cost, and the nicheness of certain...
The first time I've ever held a denarius after buying it from online, I was so disappointed, not because it was fake, but it was so tiny! it's...
Recently went to my local coin show, usual dealers with usual stock. I bought some coins just to form some rapport with the dealers. I bought...
If each of the coins are valuable, I'd like them all cleaned. But if these are really common coins, I prefer them clumped like this, probably...
I think they're some of the first instances of native coinage from South East Asia. Here's my only coin from the region. [ATTACH] 1 Massa...
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