I was having a discussion this morning with a friend (who is just getting into collecting ancient coins) about style and engraving. He was asking...
Here is a denarius issued by Q. Servilius Caepio Brutus (this is Marcus Junius Brutus using his adopted name) during his year as moneyer in 54 BC....
It can be very hard to narrow your goals for the year down to a single coin, but if I had to do it I'd say I would most like to find: A gold...
This is a type that requires no introduction and little commentary. I think it is safe to say this is one of the most popular of all ancient coin...
I have always enjoyed adding a big LRBC to my collection. I grew up on AE3s and AE4s, so big coins from this era still seem special to me. The...
I was just wondering, do any of you keep more than one of the exact same type of ancient in your collection, or is one enough? In my collection...
I am currently shopping for a coin of the Western usurper Johannes, his history and dramatic downfall are interesting to me. It looks like most of...
Here is a recent purchase, a silver Denarius of the Dictator Sulla that was struck at Rome in 84-83 BC (SR-276) [ATTACH]
I would like to see what the various members here think about the subject of having your ancients graded. Do you like your ancients slabbed or do...
I recently added this to my collection, I do not have a lot a silver from this era so each one is special. [ATTACH] This is as Silver Siliquia...
Greetings my forum friends, it has been a few years since I’ve been active here. In 2017 I opened a coin shop and that has been keeping me very...
Post a photo of a coin that makes you sad and tell us why.
[IMG] Henry VI Prince Henry, the only son of the great warrior king Henry V, was born on 06 December 1421 at Windsor Castle. Prince Henry’s...
Just wondering if any other Coin Talk Ancient Forum member were going. If so perhaps it would be fun to plan to get together. We can figure it out...
I got this little beauty from a CNG Electronic auction. I have always been drawn to these emperors who quickly succumbed to the dangers inherent...
I haven't, but wonder if anyone else did?
I have a customer offering me a few ancients and I want to run a couple of the better types past you guys. Thanks in advance for your valuable...
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[ATTACH] For Thanksgiving show a picture of a coin and name something NON-NUMISMATIC that you are thankful for. The coin is a silver Sceat from...
[IMG] Richard III Born on 02 October 1452 in a Yorkist castle in Northamptonshire, England, Richard III was the youngest son of Richard, the...
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