I'd love to get some Axumite coinage, but as others have expressed, I haven't taken the plunge yet due to focusing on other areas. The History of...
This is a really great idea for a book. Thanks for the recommendation! :D
I used to get silver gifts a lot as a kid, Eagles, Morgans/Peace, art bars, etc. Start collecting for a time as an adult, but soon decided that...
First one is likely Emperor of Nicaea John III Ducas-Vatatzes, Sear 2108 [ATTACH] Other examples:...
There's a few here that say over a year. Makes sure to read all the small print for any catches though before you decide to go this route....
You could always apply for a new credit card with a 0% introductory interest rate. Just make sure to pay it all off before the intro period...
While yours appears more modern and the Venetian side of the coin totally removes it from the realm of possibility, the style of the bird seems...
Not sure what the cut-off is for reduced size, but I'd going to take this opportunity to show off my year 25 Antioch follis :D [ATTACH] 36 mm,...
I don't have an opinion on this, but this may be of help. The smallest module listed in CLBC is 13.9.3, Diameter 15 – 21 mm, Die diameter 13 – 14...
I think you're right about the rarity and probably also price when comparing same condition coins. I've never run into a tetra as cheap as this...
My humble drachm. I wanted an owl, but it's not my primary collecting area, so I didn't want to spend too much. One day, I'd like to get a nice...
Sure, everyone laughs at him now, but at the rate he's going, he'll be buying Dekadrachms, Kimon Tetras, and gold Eid Mars by his 50s. :pompous:
Great eye! :woot:
Very cool :D. I've had similar ideas myself, though I haven't put anything to paper (or metal). The Intaglio mint made an "American Ancients"...
Any opinions on this one? [ATTACH] Andronicus II with Michael IX imitative AV Hyperpyron of Constantinople. AD 1295-1320. Half-length figure of...
My Alexius, pre reform nomisma and post-reform hyperpyron: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] My hyperpyron has taken a bit of a beating, but that color just...
Interesting detail to keep in mind about the shields. Thanks!
Actually, the size and weight suggest more the Manuel half tetarteron, Sear 1980. Looks pretty much the same. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The only...
Possibly Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180) AE tetarteron Thessalonica Sear 1975? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Congrats! Would be awesome if one day you could pick up an ancient forgery that was a die match for your die :D
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