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FAKES
The contents of this page will do almost nothing to protect you from fake coins. The ONLY safe way to avoid fakes is to buy from a trustworthy dealer who ...
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Ancient Greek & Roman Coins - Questions
My Questions for You: Updated May 2001 ... The coins shown on this page have raised some question in my mind that has not been answered fully from the ...
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Overview of Greek Bronzes
This page will examine, certainly in a cursory manner, the underappreciated area of Greek bronze coins. Produced by the same mints as the more popular ...
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Style
The portraits of the eight year old boy on his first coins frequently show ... one period from another: Greek style from Roman style, for example. ... A woman of great beauty in one time might be considered overweight and pale a few years later. ....
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Roman Gods, Goddesses and Heroes
Apollo often is shown in more graceful poses than other male gods. There are many other variations on Apollo as a reverse type. ...
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Caracalla or Elagabalus?
Therefore if the portrait shows someone certainly under 13 or over 17 the coin is of Caracalla. Since Elagabalus was emperor for only five years the highest ...
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Glossary of Coin Terms - Heads
Variations of usage could result in this example being termed simply 'Draped Bust' or just 'Bare Headed Bust'. Using 'Bare Bust' is a poor practice that ...
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Roman Gods, Goddesses and Heroes
Gods of the Roman pantheon were often associated with Greek equivalents and can be identified by their dress (or lack, nude figures are usually gods) or by ...
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Identifying Late Roman Coins
Constans Caesar RIC VII, page 458 number 255, officina 4 (delta), R3. This is the coin of Constans similar to the Constantius II we saw as the third coin on ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Coins 2004 Version
Covers collecting Roman, Greek and Byzantine coins, with FAQ and vocabulary.