When collection focus races towards obsession

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by maridvnvm, Jul 5, 2018.

  1. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Since we've moved into posting SOL INVICTO, here's my only:

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    Constantine I, AD 306-337
    Æ follis, 22mm, 2.9g, 12h; Rome mint, AD 314-315.
    Obv.: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
    Rev.: SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI, Sol standing half left, radiate, nude but for chlamys over shoulders and left arm, raising right hand commanding the sun to rise, globe in left hand, R over X on left, F on right
    In Ex.: RS

    And my only Probus, far from Lugdunum:

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    Probus, AD 276-282
    Potin, tetradrachm, 7.5g, 20mm; 11h; Alexandria, AD 276/277 (regnal year 2)
    Obv.: A K M AVP PPO-BOC CEB; laureate cuirassed bust right
    Rev.: LB; Dikaiosyne standing left holding scales & cornucopiae
     
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  3. Caesar_Augustus

    Caesar_Augustus Well-Known Member

    That coin is worthy to be your one and only SOL INVICTO. :) Wow, beautiful coin, and I love the detail and sharpness on Sol.

    Here's my example of your coin, third officina:
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    And to keep with the OP theme, here's my one and only Probus. This one is special because it is minted in Tripolis. :)
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  4. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    I was a little obsessed with the GLORIA EXERCITVS. I like the subtle differences. Here's a tray. I'm no where near @randygeki 's level though.

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  5. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Thanks!
     
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  6. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Great coins!

    I have a few but this is my favorite:
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    Same goes for this one.
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  7. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    I must admit that I wasn't expecting to resurrect this thread quite so soon. But.... this has just arrived.....one of my gaps above is filled!

    Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
    Rev:– SPES AVG, Spes standing left, holding flower and raising robe
    Minted in Lugdunum (Retrograde C in left field) Emission 9, Officina 3. January to August A.D. 282
    Reference:– Cohen 702. Bastien 405 (2 examples). RIC 127 Bust type C

    Weight 3.43g. 22.25mm. 180 degrees

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  8. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    Way to go, Martin!
     
  9. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Nice. Congrats Martin.
     
  10. Caesar_Augustus

    Caesar_Augustus Well-Known Member

    Really cool, Martin!
     
  11. BenSi

    BenSi Well-Known Member

    Obsession, Yes.! Every time I complete the goal of the collection I raise the bar.

    I started collecting Empresses on Roman Imperial coins, then one coin that I acquired started this obsession. Took me weeks to figure out what it was.
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    One thing I did was keep my original album of Forum, I did this because of the comments of friends of mine in the hobby who have sadly passed on, it is an interesting time capsule on how my collection has evolved since then. Here is my collection when it was 5 years old in 2006.

    https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=26

    and now the collection literally has 100's of coins, this gallery contains only my best examples.

    https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=5633

    I am now trying to figure of the riddles of the denomination such as how was it used, why the huge weight variations on official issues. Part of this is studying the coins I have and acquire and the rest is keeping up on the little bit of academic literature written that involves the denomination.

    Obsession , Yes!



     
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  12. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Coin obsession is a good thing:happy: My collectiing has no rhyme or reason, I love Canadian/ US obsolete/ chartered banknotes, also coins from all historical periods. I crave Transylvanian Dukats as much as Macedonian Staters, they are all really nice. If I had deep pockets, my definate ambition would be to acquire mint state aurei/ denari from all emperors/ empresses/ usurpers. But in the real world, that is only a "dream".:(
     
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