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Yes; compared to the ancient Greek coinage series, we know a lot about the ancient Roman coin series, not only from the inscriptions on the coins themselves but from surviving written records. After … (View Post)

It should definitely not have stars below the portrait (those should be privy marks) and it should also definitely have a nice clear mintmark under the wreath on the obverse - "A" and "… (View Post)

US silver (or at least formerly-silver) denominations - specifically the quarter, half, and silver dollar - are all essentially based on the measurements of the Spanish 2, 4 and 8 reales coins. Which… (View Post)

It is indeed ancient. Specifically, a Late Roman Bronze of emperor Constantine II. Reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS (Glory of the Army), two soldiers with spears, legionary banner between. Mintmark illegible… (View Post)

Evidence from other countries which have recently abolished their lower denominations of coins: no, it does not cause an immediate surge in value for "rarities". There might be a short-term… (View Post)