A good friend of mine got this for me and it just came today and I wanted to share it (though we've seen great examples of this one here already ). Another I've wanted for a little while. Caracalla AR Antoninianus. 216 AD. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, radiate draped bust right, seen from behind / P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P, Serapis, modius on head, standing left, raising right hand & holding sceptre. Size: 22.5mm Weight: 5.3 grams RSC 349b. RIC 280b BMC 165. Hill (1964) 1573.
Guess what ! I don't have any Caracalla antoninianus yet ! They are really great stuff and still on my wish list. Someday... Q
I was looking at an ok antoninianus of Antoninus Pius (which I believe yo have a quite lovely example of?), which I may get since its hard to find one I can afford.
The only ones you can get of those are from the "Divi series" struck by Trajan Decius. Here is the one of mine you kindly mention : http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-33195 There is one currently for sale at Rauch HD next auction : http://www.sixbid.com/nav.php?p=viewlot&sid=453&lot=691 Best of luck, they are thought after Q Edit : a couple of them on sale at Vcoins too, one of them being at "FORVM"
Now that is what you call a good friend I dont believe that I have any of his in my collection either so bit green with envy LOL Lovely coin
I dont have a Ant. of him myself & would like to get one in time but its on the bottom of the list, lol. Great addition & congrats.
Very nice reverse type. Serapis is Osiris incarnate (Osiris was the father of Horus, the Egyptian sun god) so I am very biased to this reverse. I still need to find one like this. stainless
Guy, That Concordia Felix specimen is outstanding. One more on my wish list as I collect extensively Plautilla related coins and this one commemorates Caracalla vs Plautilla wedding http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=1003&page=1&sort=ta Q
Woow :thumb: What a beautiful collection of Plautilla coins. What a great link. Is this your collection? I especially appreciate the attributions and background numismatic information. I especially like this "dated" coin from Cappadocia with the Mt. Argaeus on the reverse: Cappadocia, Caesaraea - Eusebia), AD 205. ΦΟΥΛΟΥΙ ΠΛΑΥ ΑΥ, draped bust right ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΑΙCΑ, Agalma of Mt. Argaeus with star. In ex., CΤΙΓ : regnal year 13 of Sept. Severus, 205 AD What got you into the coins of Plautilla? Hey, can I use the image of your Plautilla Cappadocia coin on a future post about "dated" Roman coins at a non-numismatic site? If I use the image, I'll give you a "shout-out." ld-guy-smile: Once again, good stuff. These coins make Ancient history come alive. guy
Thanks Guy for the feedback Yes, it's my collection, of course (and the others "potator's galleries" too) What got me into Plautilla ? I wanted an empress, not a too big series I would be certain not to achieve in a lifetime, and Caracalla : he must have been so naughty with his wife that I wanted to do something nice for her (but I didn't tell him, of course ) Sure you may use the pic. Please just give credit. This drachm from Cappadocia is extremely rare as far as I know Best Q
She was the second empress I ever acquired. Ive always liked your set of hers, that drachm is really cool. Debating on a Limes of her I found but I dunno, dont own any limes or fourees...New month/new budget....what to choose, lol.
