I know I said I wouldn't buy any more coins this year (where have we heard that before?) But I felt bad not helping Stevex6 out, and wanted to give one of his coins a home here in south Florida. The thing is, Stevex6 collected a lot of amazing coins, but most are probably not a good fit for my collection (setting aside the price). He had a lot of coins for sale though, and I had a feeling deep in the vaults of the Stevex6 collection I'd find a coin that would fit my current collecting focus well, the Crisis of the Third Century. Well, it don't get better than this. A Roman Empress from the middle of the crisis years, married to one of the longest reigning emperors of this turbulent era, Gallienus. Here then is a purchase that not only helps Steve, but also makes a lot of sense for my collection. These days I'm not really adding much outside this area of interest, as well...other ancient coins are just not as interesting as Roman coinage from the mid-3rd Century crisis years. Feel free to scream blasphemy! Get well Stevex6. Salonina AR Antoninianus Obverse : SALONINA AVG - Diademed and draped bust right. Reverse :FELICITAS PVBLICA - Felicitas seated left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Date : 257-258 AD Diameter : 24.29 mm Weight : 3.35 g References : RIC 6 Post any relevant coins: Here are a few relevant coins..... The Husband The Father in Law.
I wish I hadn't blown my monthly budget before I became aware of Steve's situation....I can only wish him all the best ... and hopefully, I can still help him out a bit .....
I have not seen @stevex6 around here much, bit I didn't know he was sick. Is there more you can tell us @Sallent about how he is doing?
Not that pretty, but my database (Bento) makes it easy for me to tag records to put certain obverse photos together. It's definitely fun, I'm glad you gave me an excuse to make a new virtual tray, @Sallent. I definitely share your enthusiasm for the 3rd century crisis! (Although @maridvnvm's virtual tray for this would be truly amazing... except we wouldn't be able to see any of the coins as they'd be tiny dots!) P.S. I used 230-297 as my dates for this.
I dont know much other than he is undergoing treatment for cancer. He is selling his collection on EBay. If you want to help, ask around for the link. I got the link from Bing.
Great coin and very kind to help out Steve, I wish I could do the same but due to circumstances I can't, so Steve, you have my prayers instead. Thanks, Jacob
Cool pick up @Sallent I have a Salonina: RI Salonina wife of Gallienus 254-268 CE AE Ant 3.61g 20mm Rome mint 267-268 CE crescent Deer Walking delta RIC V 16 And I have gotten 3 coins from Steve recently. Here they are: RI Trajan AE Dichalkon Laureate hd L Rhinoceros walking L LI-Z yr 17 CE 113-114 12.9mm 1.25g Emmet 719 var. rhino right Kebren AR Obol Archaic hd Apollo L - Hd Ram in Incuse sq 5th C BCE 7.65mm 0.64g SNG Ash 1086 Makedon Philip II AE 18 Apollo - Youth Horseback spear hd below 359-356 BCE 18mm 6.2g SNG ANS 850-1
I love those joint-reign Salonina antoniniani! Nice one! I like her smile. And as for relevant? It doesn't get any more relevant than this one, purchased from our very own @John Anthony . I suspect the portrait was done by the exact same engraver who did yours:
Here's a freshly made pic of my recent Steve's collection acquisition, giving IMO a more accurate impression and color of the coin in hand : Cappadocia, Caesarea- Eusebia, Tranquillina, Augusta, AR Drachm - AD 241-244 Dated RY 4 of Gordian III (AD 240/1) Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 2.72 grams Obverse: Draped bust right, wearing stephane Reverse: Mt. Argaeus; ЄT Δ (date) in exergue Reference: Bland, Last 58; Sydenham, Caesarea Supp. 617a Ex CNG e-auction 354, #352 Q
