I don't know if this story has been posted already but I just stumbled on it in the latest edition of Smithsonian Magazine, for anyone who may...
This was another disappointing day for me at CNG Feature Auction 120 :(. A week ago I placed 3 bids on coins that caught my eye :D, & was...
When living in Santa Barbara, CA, I bought tiny Greek obol minted in Massalia from a local coin dealer for $10. I was impressed by the coin's...
Several years ago I acquired an interesting bronze coin of Gordian III from Antioch - Pisidia, pictured below. [ATTACH] Antioch-Pisidia. Gordian...
Roman era tetradrachms from the Gaza mint were struck by only two emperors, Caracalla & Macrinus; they are rare, popular, and usually bring high...
One of the most enjoyable & satisfying aspects' of collecting ancient coins is doing the research on them, not only after you acquire them but...
[ATTACH] ROMAN-SYRIA, Laodicea ad Mare, Caracalla, AD 198-217 (struck AD 215-217). Billon Tetradrachm: 14.53 gm, 26 mm, 1 h. Prieur 1179. CNG...
I'm always amazed when I see people paying outrageous money for slabbed coins at auction :rolleyes:. Yesterday I tagged about a dozen coins that...
Collectors thinking about upgrading their Athena/Owl tetradrachm might consider this coin offered by Heritage for $180,000 :p. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] ROMAN SYRIA, Antioch. Trajan Decius, AD 249-251. Billon Tetradrachm: Officina 2 (two dots under bust), 13.03 gm, 27 mm, 6 h, silver...
[ATTACH] I was inspired to compose this thread by the growing tension in eastern Europe between Russia & Ukraine. After completing a one-year...
[ATTACH] CILICIA, Corycus. Valerian, AD 253-260. AE Octassarian: 34 mm, 23.48 gm, 5 h. Obverse: Bust of Valerian radiate, draped and cuirassed...
The first Roman tetradrachms struck on the Island of Cyprus were from the reign of Vespasian, and were good quality silver, about 80% pure. On the...
Roman coinage from Aelia Capitolina has an interesting history. Hadrian's visit to the ruins in Jerusalem in 130 CE led to the founding of Aelia...
After centuries of debasement the once mighty denarius finally became obsolete during the 3rd century CE. Despite no longer circulating, the...
The most famous Roman/Byzantine gold medal was discovered in 1751, at Caesarea ad Argaeum, in the province of Cappadocia. It was the highlight of...
If anyone thought the ancient coin "bubble" had broken, guess again :smuggrin:. The ancient coin market is alive & well despite hoards of coins...
Several days ago I bid on a rare Byzantine solidus, lot 554, from CNG E-Sale 506. I took another look at the photo last night & had an uneasy...
[ATTACH]
Early this morning I received an email from the USPS that a package was delivered to my mail box at 07:40 AM :jawdrop:. I rushed out in the rain...
Separate names with a comma.