The Λ-A on the reverse is an abbreviation for Lacedaemon, and refers to Augustus' gift of Thouria to the Spartans in gratitude for their support...
This year was not as good a some but better than others. Mostly provincial with a few Greek and Imperials. [ATTACH] Cilicia,...
Hera lived on Mt. Olympus where she reigned as queen of the Gods. She was the sister and wife of Zeus and the goddess of women, family, marriage...
I've always had a thing for facing busts and standing facing figures on ancients. Why so few on ancient coins? Was it easier to create the...
When researching new coins geography and location have always been a driving force for my collection as well as learning the historical...
Not really sure if this is a Byzantine trachy that has been clipped down, barbarous or a fake. It's 20mm and thin. Any info much appreciated....
[ATTACH] Plautilla No! Not that kind of bust. This kind [ATTACH] No. Not that one either. @Ocatarinetabellatchitchix posted a thread "Who...
Acquired some interesting coins this year even while taking a short break from collecting. Mostly Provincial with some Greek and Imperial in no...
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[ATTACH] Galatia, Tavion. Julia Domna Æ23. Obv: IOYΛIA CEBACTH, draped bust right. Rev: TAOYIANΩN, Nemesis standing left, holding bridle and...
Dionysus or Dionysos in Greek mythology or Bacchus in Roman, is the god of the grape-harvest, wine-making and wine, of fertility, orchards and...
The toning is aesthetically pleasing on this Buffalo nickel but how does it affect the grade? Also what grade would you give? [ATTACH]
Worn smooth, weak strike or just missing? [ATTACH]
Showing off my new fouree from Elis and resurrecting this Marc Antony that been buried in my collection for years. [ATTACH] ELIS, Olympia....
[ATTACH]Paleokastritsa Beach Korkyra (also Corcyra; Greek: Κόρκυρα, Kórkyra) was an ancient Greek city on the island of Corfu in the Ionian sea,...
I know absolutely zilch about coin weights. It looks old but does not seem to be as intricate as other Byzantine weights I have seen. This was...
[ATTACH] BATMANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. / COL FL PAC DEVLT, Zeus standing front, looking left,...
Unrecorded not in RPC or isegrim. [ATTACH] Bithynia, Nicomedia. Severus Alexander AE16. Galley Obv: Laureate bust right. Rev: Galley with three...
The Edict of Diocletian, 301 AD, was meant to control inflation on goods and services by stopping merchants and shopkeepers from being excessively...
A few interesting little provincials new to the collection. [ATTACH] Macedonia, Amphipolis. Hadrian Obv: AΔPIANOC KAICAP. Emperor standing left...
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