Just a thank you.

Thanks Ancient Aussie!

The 8 Prutot of Herod was actually gifted to me a couple of months ago.

You got some pretty boss coins yourself!

Erin

 

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Yea, pretty dramatic, isnt it? The other example sold for 4,000 GBP, so mine was a bit cheaper (though the Roma example was a sharp EF). It later resurfaced offered by John Jenceck for $1,000. I declined (I should have taken it).

 

Happy coinniversary! You were the first person to welcome me to CT a few months ago, and are an essential part of the lovely atmosphere. Thank you!

I'm pretty short on architectural types, but here's a triumphal arch for you which is also one of my favourite coins.

Nero, Sestertius (Lugdunum)


This monumental triumphal arch was erected by Nero to commemorate Roman military campaigns against the Parthians (reign of Vologases I) in Mesopotamia and Armenia. Although not particularly successful in a military sense, with Paetus losing almost his entire army in Armenia, the war did end with a peace treaty favourable to Rome that was upheld for nearly fifty years. This coin type is important for architectural historians as the arch's appearance is only known through its depiction on the coins: it was dismantled after Nero's ignominious end in 68 AD.

 

Thanks for the kind words, have enjoyed your posts as well, especially this coin, on my want list and yours is fantastic with great patina and detail.

 

AA, congrat's on your first year anniversary.

~Doug

 

Thanks, that's a great Hut coin, beautiful patina and you can see all detail on the soldier's uniform.

 

I did. It is very interesting about Heliopolis and how its coins preserve images of the huge temples.

 

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Congrats! I appreciate your posts here and I look forward to more.

Here is my favourite purchase this year so far. This rare bare headed Vespasian denarius.

 

Thanks for the kind words, I like your posts as well and this Vespasian is a lovely coin with an almost cheeky grin on his portrait and great reverse detail.

 

Congratulations on your one year anniversary here Ancient Aussie! I always enjoy your posts and comments. I grew up on ..........



.......... I still have it for breakfast just about every morning, although I also have vegemite from time to time. And, a confession: I have been a "baggy green" supporter all of my life (Don Bradman is my all-time sports hero).

 

Thanks, I am glad to see a great Aussie icon has a following in the US, I miss the Chappell brother's and Lil

Thanks, It's good to see a great Aussie icon has a following in the US, current team not a patch on him and the likes of the Chappell brothers and Lillee of yesteryear.

 

.......... and the "Immortals":



.......... I first saw the "Don" play in 1938 at Headingley, the fourth Test match -- he hit a magnificent century (as usual). I apologize for the drift -- a wave of nostalgia came over me. I hope you enjoy many more years of happy and rewarding coin collecting!

 

I'm late to the party but wanted to thank you for all the great posts you have made! I learn every day from great members like yourself and it is greatly appreciated.

My daughter just returned from an "adventure camp" put on by the Australian tennis great John Newcombe. And ever since I was a kid I've alway been enamoured with this coin:

 

Thanks, I have enjoyed your posts as well.......gotta agree that coin tops them all.

 

If I have forgotten to thank anyone individually for their wonderful kind words and some fantastic coins I would like to do it now. You people certainly know how to make someone feel welcome.