Archaeology

The Mesha Stele

(The Moabite Stone. Description with text. 830 BCE....

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FAKES! A survey of `modern` ancients

Fake ancient coins are not really a serious problem and not nearly as prevalent as fakes of modern coins. Do not be afraid to collect coins; collect coins wisely. A few of the major types of obvious fakes are represented on this page.[Coin Collecting]...

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Common Constantinian Copper Coins

Ancient Coins from the `Junkbox`: Common Constantinian Copper [Coin Collecting]...

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Mesha Stele Photo

Moabite Stone Language: Moabite (a West Semitic Language) Medium: basalt stone stele Size: 1.15 meters high, 60-68 centimeters wide Length: 35 lines of writing Honoree: Mesha, king of Moab (late 9th century BCE) Approximate Date: 830 BCE Place of Discovery: Dhiban [in modern Jordan] Date of Discovery: 1868 Current Location: Louvre Museum...

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Selecting a Collecting Specialty

Make your collection fit YOU! [Coin Collecting]...

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Grading & Describing Ancient Coins

Grading & Describing Ancient Coins ..popular page! See why? [Coin Collecting]...

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Imperial Coin Denominations

Imperial Coin Denominations A survey of silver & bronze coins [Coin Collecting]...

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Overview for Beginning Collectors

Ancient Greek & Roman Coins: Overview for Beginners Recommended reading for those who might be interested in collecting ancient coins [Coin Collecting]...

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Style - A frequently overlooked matter of great importance

Judging numismatic art [Coin Collecting]...

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Illustrated Glossary of Terms Collectors Should Know

- Heads Laureate, radiate and other terms [Coin Collecting]...

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