Amarmur

Ah the size to me is the biggest appeal. These are some of the largest coins in antiquity. I prefer to collect Roman Egypt coins for the variety of designs. These Zeus Greek Egypt coins are cool too but I don't think I want more unless I upgrade this one to a bigger size. I assume the smaller denominations of Ptolemic bronzes like diobol don't fetch high prices unless the condition is exceptional, my first ptolemy coin bronze was very cheap and small. I haven't really found a focus area of ancient collecting but I have always loved big bronzes. A Flavian Sestertius in good shape is next on my radar.

I did spot a few super large ones on eBay but the prices are woof around $800 to a grand. The largest are called octobols. They are unfortunately out of my budget as much as I would like one. I think I'm happy with the example I have. idk if I can afford a bigger one.

Hi I have a question on Ptolemaic bronzes. Generally does pricing depend on weight and size aside for condition. I am not familiar with the market. I paid $92 for this tetrobol of Ptolemy III. It isn't the biggest weight but it is 47 grams and it is in ok shape nothing too nice nor terrible either. The surface is a tad grainy. How much do generally the biggest Ptolemaic Egypt coins cost?

Yeah letting go of coins is tough. I sold my first Nero coin. It was such a nice provincial and I miss it a lot because it was really my first big ancient coin purchase and I saved up for it when I didn't make as much as I do now. Even though it didn't really fit my collection at the time it fits in mine just fine rn because I started collecting provincials again. Be careful on what you let go.

Thank you for the reassurance. Yes, it is kind of decent despite corrosion.

I'm thinking about this sestertius but the surface seems grainy and the edge looks a bit off. It is 18.3 grams. A bit light typically it's 20 grams or more. I think it just lacks a patina. Thank you for your time and help.

The hair and details looks extremely carved and fake. I'm typically bad at telling tooled coins it just doesn't look right.

I have 1 Lucilla coin and it's a Sestertius. Nice coin with Pietas on the reverse.

Thank you. I could make an offer. I think $50 would be ok. I can't for the life of me find a nice Vespasian portrait in bronze

Thank you!! I like the portrait but not the corrosion. I might go for it, is $100 too much considering the reverse is toasted?

The vertical lines is just the photo taken on my laptop

The photo is kinda bad it was taken off my laptop lol

I kinda agree with you. I can't really find any portraits like this. Maybe smoothing. Lyon mint portraits are kinda similar but it just looks off

The portrait looks unusually sharp in comparison to the reverse. The seller didn't mention any tooling. The obverse is nice.

I recently bought this Justinian Plague Follis from Nicomedia and paid $100. I overpaid here. It came with 4 other byzantines but they were cull and shabby. It is a beautiful portrait but the big Justinian Follis coins come a lot cheaper generally like $60 give or take. Byzantine bronzes are generally inexpensive. I still like it so I'm not too upset.

I'm in awe of your Titus elephant. I really think that's a fantastic piece.

I think Sestertii of Valerian tend to have nicer and more realistic portraits. The antoniannius is kinda half baked and rushed. Most are kinda crude looking

Here is mine. It was identified by members on this fourum. Antiochus's wife sits on the reverse. An interesting coin from his rule in Cilicia.

What are your favorite animals on ancient coins? Here are a few I enjoy Bull from Bosporus Kingdom Horse from Carthage Owl from Athens Elephant\Bull Indo greek Octopus from Syracuse Man headed Bull from Arcanian Confederacy

Thank you for helping me Id the coins. Yes it happens, I'm not fishing for the victim. I got it from 1 dealer, went around to some other tables for help with attribution. It is reasonable to misidentify the senate coin as cleopatra because the portrait is actually very similar. Dealers are just people, even ancient coin dealers aren't experts on everything.

Was pretty disappointed with the senate one but a cleopatra for $5 would be a little too crazy. Out of all of these I think the antiochos iv of commogene and Anastasius seem like the most interesting coins. The rest well maybe trade pieces or sell pieces.

Hi thank you for the help in advance. You guys are incredible! I went a coin show and got 5 coins for $5 each. My favorite is the first one. 1. I believe this is Livia but I had 2 dealers tell me this portrait is of cleopatra vii. I couldn't find this type on wildwinds 2. Anastasius Follis minted in Antioch I think 3. Roman provincial of severan period emperess 4. Roman provincial of Augustus or Claudius 5. Elagabalus provincial with fancy script on the reverse

It's 13.6 grams and size like a half dollar

Hi I got this as a gift from a friend as a birthday gift who knows nothing about ancients. I believe it is either from Ptolemy I or II. It is quite cool but I am unsure it is authentic. Does it look okay (the wear looks genuine)? Which ruler is it? Thanks!

I picked up a bucket list coin for my birthday coming up. Athens owl Tetradrachm new style 149/148 bc. This beast is 30mm and is beautiful despite not having the nicest surface. I wasn't sure whether to get the old style or the new style but this was $175 so I just went for this one. It's just special. I'm not sure this one is famous as the old owl but it is just as magnificent.