In order to complete my “Eyes to Heaven” trio I purchased this DAFNE reverse type knowing that it had some deposits. The coin is nearly uniform...
I’m having difficulty fully attributing this Philip AE of Antioch. The dealer inserts were incorrect (I believe it was just an honest mistake) and...
I picked up this Caracalla denarius at the Marietta show last week. At the time I didn’t even entertain the thought of cleaning it because I never...
I’m trying to complete a basic set of Fel Temps with each major reverse type. I found one with a Phoenix reverse that I liked a lot. I share...
In the fields it appears there are marks which I would assume are from harsh cleaning. Does that seem like the case to you? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I don’t have anything like this Probus reverse type but I am stumped by the reverse legend. I think it ends with “ITAS” but the only Probus...
I’m trying to pinpoint the RIC number for this Constans coin but find that most are listed as CONSTANS even though the spelling is slightly...
A few weeks ago I attended the local coin show that has one ancients dealer. He’s worth the 1.5 hour round trip though. He always has a new...
I just picked up this posthumous Constantine Chlorus at the weekend show but not sure if it’s a RIC Rome 104 or 105. 105 is on Wildwinds but with...
I’ve only been collecting ancients for a little over 1 year. In that time I’ve seen a few counterfeit coins pointed out by this great forum with...
I visited a new coin shop yesterday in Roswell, GA. Their website indicated they sold ancient coins, but upon arrival I realized most of what they...
How do you differentiate Rome versus Laodicia? I’m trying to pinpoint the RIC and it seems to be either RIC 2 Rome or RIC 95 Laodicia. Any tips?...
I’m trying to pinpoint the attribution of this Caracalla from Serdica Thrace. The original tag indicates a Homonoia reverse with reference...
I hit the monthly Greater Atlanta Coin Show on Sunday and found some fun stuff. 7 coins in all. I don’t normally buy that much at once but the...
So I recently told @dougsmit I wasn’t ready for real auction house bidding yet, but shortly after that I ended up trying it. I saw this Lucius...
I’m trying to date this Pontos Amisos within a reasonable range. I see 111-105 and 95-85 for similar coins but don’t know for sure. Anyone have...
Is it unusual or alarming if an AE Follis is this silvered? I’m drawn to the strike of Mars but don’t have enough experience with these to know if...
I’m still an ancients newbie so when I see patina like this I get excited. In 100 years when my grandkids are selling papaws dirty old coins will...
I feel myself drawn to 1st and 2nd century sesterce, dupondi, and the like. I can’t afford the high end examples, but would love to hear...
I picked this up for a few dollars because I like the reverse, but I have no idea on attribution. Can anyone point me in the right direction?...
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