Another Sulla Denarius :D

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  1. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    Several years ago, when i started collecting ancients & reading into Roman history, i swore i'd get a coin of this dictator....now (at the moment) i have TWO...

    POST YER COINS N COMMENTS PEEPS!:) IMG_0614.JPG IMG_0615.JPG L M Torquatas, L C Sulla denarius, military mint, 82BC Obv: Helmeted Roma facing right, Rv: Sulla riding in Triumphal quadriga, Victory overhead with wreath, L Sulla IM in exerque 16mm, 3.44gms, Ref. Sear 286
     
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  3. Ryro

    Ryro Trying to remove supporter status

    Nice new Sulla!
    Talk about a legacy! We often talk about the Gracchi Brothers starting Rome down the path of dictatorship, but Sulla WAS dictator and opened the doors for Pompey and Caesar.
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  4. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Great coin, one also on my bucket list.
     
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  5. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..this time in Roman history is rich...we can see cause and effect of policy changing, where the allegiance of the soldiers went from the republic to the generals commanding them..it would serve as a template for things to come ...:)
     
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  6. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Way to go, @ominus1 !

    Sulla Triumph

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    Roman Republic
    L. Manlius Torquatus and L. Cornelius Sulla.
    82 BCE
    AR Denarius (17 mm, 3.72 g, 12 h).
    Military mint moving with Sulla.
    L · MANLI before, PR[O · Q] behind, helmeted head of Roma right /
    [L · SVLLA · IM in exergue, Sulla, togate, driving triumphal quadriga right, holding branch and reins; above, Victory flying left, crowning Sulla with wreath.
    Crawford 367/3; Sydenham 759; Manlia 7; Sear 286


    Sulla Retires

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    RR Naevius Balbus 79 BCE AR Den Venus SC TRIGA Sulla S 309 Cr 382-1
     
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  8. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..kool ..i just recently found out about those earlier kin of Sullas with name on coins also..:)..not to mention i'm bidding on one right now...><
     
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  9. Clavdivs

    Clavdivs Well-Known Member

    I was expecting this thread!!!!

    I recall how happy you were when you purchased the first Sulla denarius a few months ago. When I saw it for sale my first thought was "I smell and upgrade"!!

    Congrats on a great new addition to your collection!!
     
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  10. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    :)...you are very perceptive friend...and thanks..and thank you @Ryro ,@Ancient Aussie ,@Alegandron and to the man who carries the name @Sulla80 for you kind comments and post :)
     
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  11. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    L CORNELIUS SULLA.jpg
     
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  12. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    KOOL, @Sulla80 ... I have one of those!

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    RR P Cornelius Sulla 151 BCE AR Den Roma Biga Sear 84 Cr 205-1

    Thanks for your website writeup!
     
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  13. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..i let it go... i gotta kool me heels a bit...been goin' great guns for a spell here :p
     
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