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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Cappadocia

« Last post by DRVSVS on Today at 04:12:33 pm »

Impressive collection there. I hope to add some of those Tiberius drachms to my collection eventually. Here is my Britannicus from Caesarea with the countermark depicting Mt. Argaeus.

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Seals and Tesserae / Re: Greek lead seal- ID please

« Last post by Gert on Today at 03:33:04 pm »

Hi,
I think that seal depicts a lion bringing down prey (deer, antelope, bull). It's a fairly common type, known from multiple dies. Compare this one from my database.
Regards
Gert

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Fake Coins and Notorious Fake Sellers / Caligula Denarius

« Last post by Canaan on Today at 03:21:57 pm »

Dear board:
I recently bought this Caligula denarius befoe check8ng the fake coins repirts and after checking them i got paranoid when i saw similar ones in the fake coins report, a second opinion plwase is this coin fake, especialli with the seam on the edge (maybe) and the soapy details!! The coin weights 3.4 grams

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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Cappadocia

« Last post by CPK on Today at 02:12:00 pm »

You have a remarkable collection! I will enjoy going through your gallery, and looking forward to seeing new coins added!

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Roman Coins Discussion Forum / Re: New emission for Severina / Aurelian (?) crescent in left field

« Last post by Avgvstvs on Today at 01:22:39 pm »

This coin is now in my possession (thank you, Gert!) and I am very curious...
I reed the exergue as XXI rather than XXT.

Let's keep searching...

Best regards,
Jeroen.

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Ancient Coin Forum / Small Sestertius or As ?

« Last post by Darren L2 on Today at 11:56:42 am »

I’ve read a lot lately about the difficulty distinguishing between smaller sestertius and As, weighing the coins and allowing for wear or damage doesn’t seem to help much. I’ve seen some coins as small as 25mm and as light as 10 grams being identified as sestertius and find this even more confusing.
I am looking for opinions on the following as to denomination identification please.
From top left to bottom
29mm 11 grams
29mm 12 grams
29mm 14 grams
30mm 16 grams
30 mm 18 grams

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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov Nikopolis Addenda #10

« Last post by Jochen on Today at 11:07:28 am »

#069

A correction for Commodus
AE 22, 3.80g
Obv.: M ANTWNEINOC KOMODOC
          Laureate head r.
Rev: NEIKOPOL - PROC ICTRON
         Nemesis, veiled, in long robe, stg. frontal, head l., holding in lowered l. hand
         bridle and drawing with r. hand garment from shoulder, at her feet the wheel.
Ref.: a) not in AMNG
         b) not in Varbanov
         c) HrHJ (2023) No. 8.10.35.1 corr. (writes ANTONEINOC, wheel not mentioned)
coll. Hoeft

I am pleased to finally be able to fully describe this long known coin!   

Best regards
Jochen

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Roman Coins Discussion Forum / Re: New coin - an extremely rare Marcus Aurelius denarius

« Last post by CPK on Today at 10:14:49 am »

Magnificent denarius, congratulations.
In my album there are several rare variants of Marcus Aurelius' denarii, although not as beautiful as your coin
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=7999

Thank you! You've got some great portrait coins in your collection - thanks for sharing! 

Beautiful coin. Love the radiating flow lines and toning.

Thanks! 

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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Cappadocia

« Last post by Sebastian O on Today at 08:13:01 am »

Dziki Zbeb thank You. I know of course a book of Metcalf. I think, that RPC Online is now the best catalogue of provincial coinage. i Have also one coin of Tyana (i'm looking for more, but it's not easy to find theese coins in a good condition).
Best!

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Fake Coins and Notorious Fake Sellers / Very archaic drachm - but also authentic?

« Last post by Rupert on Today at 08:00:53 am »

Lately I could not resist buying this coin; but although there's nothing I could quite put my finger on, the doubts keep nagging me. So I would like to hear your opinions.
Technical data: 14 mm, 4.42 g.

Thanks in advance!

Rupert