My Top 10 Denarii of 2019

Thank you @Bing ! I love the Macrinus, too. I like his lush beard and the wrinkles on his forehead.

 

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Thank you for the comments, @Orielensis

I have three coins of Septimius featuring Neptune on the reverse. They are difficult to find in good condition and style, but I was determined to find some that I thought would be up to my standards. Here's an image showing all three:

Left: Septimius Severus. AR denarius, Rome, 209 CE; 2.53g. BMCRE G3–4, Hill 1059 (C), RIC 228, RSC 529. Obv: SEVERVS – PIVS AVG; head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XVII – COS III P P; Neptune, naked but for cloak from shoulder, standing half-l., foot on rock, holding trident and resting r. hand on knee.VF.
Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection.
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Center: Septimius Severus. AR denarius, Rome, 210 CE; 3.09g. BMCRE 26, Hill 1149 (S2), RIC 234, RSC 543. Obv: SEVERVS – PIVS AVG; head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XVIII – COS III P P; Neptune, naked but for cloak from shoulder, standing half-l., foot on rock, holding trident and resting r. hand on knee. EF.
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Right: Septimius Severus. AR denarius, Rome, 211 CE; 2.53g. BMCRE G112, Hill 1160 (R), RIC 244, RSC 564. Obv: SEVERVS PIVS – AVG BRIT; head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XIX – COS III P P; Neptune, naked but for cloak from shoulder, standing half-l., foot on rock, holding trident and resting r. hand on knee. Scarce; 12 in Reka Devnia. EF.

 

@Deacon Ray Thank you for your comments. The Plautilla portrait is exceptional and so is the detail of the figures on the reverse.

 

Thank you for your comments, @zumbly !

 

Thank you for your comments @Al Kowsky ! I agree with you.

 

Thank you for your comments, @tibor

 

Thank you for your comments, @rrdenarius !

 

Thank you for your comments, @Parthicus Maximus ! I try to buy legionary denarii with the legends as complete as possible. When I saw this one come up for sale I jumped on it.

 

@benhur767 Lovely coins. I’m a big fan of 10 and 9, even though all are quality coins. I haven’t found a legion issue yet to suit my liking that also fits my budget. Yours is right in line with what I’d like. I have been focusing on provincials as I am now looking for the scarcer denarii.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6295

 

@nicholasz219 Thanks for you comments and the link. I enjoyed perusing your provincials. So far I've only bought legionaries that are both rare and have relatively complete legends. I've had to stretch and pay more than I'd like. The most common legionary of Septimius, XIIII Gemina, is the most common but it's very hard to find an acceptable example (acceptable to me, that is!). I'd like one because it's Severus's own legion.

 

I've always been partial to Plautilla, hence it's my favorite, but I wouldn't disregard any of them especially the legionnary one

Plautilla review for your pleasure



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Sorry, I completely must of missed your post. Well, I find all of your Denari simply amazing. They are all supberb in quality and historically interesting. Beautifull examples, thanks for sharing your treasures. Can hardly wait for your 2020 list.
John

 

@panzerman Thank you!

 

Thanks for sharing your fine Plautilla collection! I'm also a fan of Plautilla.