-
Re: And #3
Depending how much the ebay bucks helped, you might have paid a little high for this coin. Rhodian didrachmai aren't particularly rare as a type, so there's many to choose from at any given… (View Post)2 -
Re: I bought my first ancient
Recent auction records are the best price guide for ancients. Because there's no "Greysheet" for the ancient market, prices vary more than they do with frequently traded US coins. Grad… (View Post)2 -
Re: Here's my 2nd ancient pick up
Cool! Parthian coins probably aren't as popular as Greek and Roman issues, but that usually means less competition, and more affordable prices for the collector willing to venture outside the he… (View Post)1 -
Re: Discovery of 5th century gold coin hoard
Also, I think I can make out the M - D mintmark of Mediolanum (Milan) on the few reverses that are visable. These may not have traveled far from where they were first minted. (View Post)1 -
Re: Discovery of 5th century gold coin hoard
The most visible one in the center appears to be Emperor Libius Severus, who ruled 461 - 465 AD. Outside of that, we know next to nothing about him. He typifies the "Shadow Emperors" who ru… (View Post)2
