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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;SeptimusT, post: 3701905, member: 91240&quot;]School is back in full swing, and this semester (my last!) I’m taking an entire course on ancient As my research project, I am considering cataloguing an Egyptian hoard of Roman coins consisting mostly of early 4th century follis issues, reportedly &#039;found in Fayum Oasis, Egypt, 1956 - ex-CNG Auction.&#039; We believe that it would have sold within the past 20 years, but beyond that have been unable to locate an exact date. Unfortunately, it doesn&#039;t specify which auction it was or a lot number. It looks like a legitimate hoard, since the coins all have a uniform patina and the mints make sense for the context.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve looked on CNG&#039;s site, CoinArchive, and Acsearch without finding it, but it could be that I&#039;m searching for the wrong thing. Is anyone familiar with this hoard, or able to find information on its sale? I&#039;m curious to know whether or not it has ever been published. I&#039;ll certainly post photos and more information as my research continues, but it&#039;d be really helpful to have some more information on the provenance.</p><p><br /></p><p>I’ll also take some pictures of the many other goodies I’m getting to play with in this class when I get a chance. Thousands of coins, many of which are uncatalogued (though hopefully not for long). It&#039;s a privately owned collection which is being lent for teaching but will, eventually, make its way back onto the market, save for any unique coins we come across.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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