In Shakespeare's Henry IV Part I Hotspur jokes with his wife with an anachronistic line that makes sport of Henry VIII's poor quality coins due to...
My understanding is that one way was to make an alloy of gold and mostly copper then bath it in an acid like vinegar or lemon juice. The copper...
I agree that it is Kushan and most likely Huvishka seated cross-legged with left arm raised (known type). Could be sun god, Mioro on other side....
I think it is interesting to note that since Augustus emperors had tried to establish a public image both in sculpture and coinage. Augustus...
I do not have much for reference on Greek Imperials. Head says Dometian is the first to place KOINON KPHTON or KK on coins. My copy of Lindgren...
There is a 16mm coin of Hadrian from the Province of Crete with K-K on either side of altar (Sear GI 1135). The letter on the left could be a...
I have found household chemicals such as ammonia and white vinegar quite useful in cleaning ancient coins. They act fairly quickly and must be...
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