That is a very nice and useful overview of Maximianus' coins, Warren. I didn't realize that the LIBERALITAS issue was so closely linked with the...
This is probably a gross understatement. Between 233 and 235 Germanic warrior bands repeatedly invaded the empire, penetrating several hundred...
Here is a recent purchase of mine. The coin shows the early bust type of Maximinus I Thrax. This bust type is much rarer than the later bust...
Actually, I don't think that the coins shown at the beginning of this thread are in such unbelievably good condition. And of course I agree with...
I think these ancient Egyptian ingots qualify as coins. They were stamped, standardized and probably functioned as means of payment and/or stores...
I also believe that Carinus was much better and competent than Diocletian's propaganda had made him out to be. I have a number of Carinus...
I met her as a post-graduate student. She was partron of ouf student hall (London House) and came to visit. My wife and our newborn daughter were...
Very interesting, I wasn't even aware of these bust varieties. This is my latest Septimius Severus from an eastern mint Not a fancy bust, but...
For what its worth, US consumer confidence (as measured by the Conference Board and University of Michigan surveys) has fallen to long-term lows....
I think Baduila/Totila is a very valid candidate for an end of ancient world coin - at least in the west. He was the penultimate Gothic king. His...
I think terms like "artificial" or "natural" toning are misleading. Toning is a chemical process regardsless of it being the result of a coin...
Thanks for the link. That is very helpful.
Do you know more about this "sounthern mint"?
I just discovered coin holders for ringed binders from a brand called "Uncle Paul". They are extremely transparent, making them excellent for...
Finally, Victorinus' heroic bust also falls into the PAX series. Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG Rev.: PAX AVG / V-Star Mint: Trier (?) Year: 270...
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