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Ancient Aussie liked JGGonzalez's post in the thread Duplicates?.
Hi everyone, One of my favorite coins is the Augustus denarius with the head of Augustus on the obverse and the "Sidus Iulium" on the...
Jun 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM -
Ancient Aussie liked GinoLR's post in the thread Greek art, fame and fake news : the Tyche of Antioch.
This pentanummion (a 5 nummia coin) circulated in Antioch under Justin I (518-527). It represents the centuries-old statue of the Tyche...
Jun 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Ancient Aussie attached a file to the thread Crispus campgate with decorated pteruges.
Beautiful coin Victor. [ATTACH] CONSTANTIUS II, as Caesar. 324-337 AD. Æ Follis (20mm - 3.5 g). Arles/Constantia mint. Struck 329 AD. FL...
Jun 13, 2025
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Ancient Aussie liked Victor_Clark's post in the thread Crispus campgate with decorated pteruges.
I forgot to add the more usual depiction for comparison. Also from Crispus from Nicomedia [ATTACH] Crispus A.D. 324-325 19mm 3.1gm FL...
Jun 13, 2025
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Ancient Aussie liked Victor_Clark's post in the thread Crispus campgate with decorated pteruges.
I got this coin because of the fancy pteruges (Greek for feathers); which are the strips on the shoulders. They are added defense and...
Jun 13, 2025