I have a few decent Sestertii but this one is probably my best or at least my most interesting Besides I am a sucker for sestertii of Trajan....
I guess it would have to be this guy. For years there has been a debate as to whom is depicted on the obverse. The three main contenders were...
"Tiny" Anonymous Ae As Libral standard Crawford 35/1 Obv. Head of bearded Janus. Rv Prow of Galley right. 272.48 grms 61 mm Photo by W....
Perhaps a bit further to the east Eukratides I Ar Tetradrachm 170-145 BC Baktra Mint? Obv. Bust right diademed and draped wearing a horned...
This is another fairly early portrait of Octavian referencing his then alliance with Marc Antony. Denarius of Octavian 40-39 BC Obv Head of...
Going through the auction season this October has been quite the ordeal. I have seen a lot of fanastic coins and I have been lucky enough to pick...
Some of the Early Greek portraits have real character, Here is an image of a guy you probably would not like to meet on in a dark alley. Possibly...
Vetranio Ae Centenonalis Siscia 350 AD Obv Head right laureate draped and cuirassed A Behind head Star before Rv Emperor standing hold two...
The portraits of the Seleukid kings are the bridge between the portraits of Alexander the Great and the Romans. In my mind this is one of the more...
I do have some experience in consigning coins to auction having consigned close to 3000. I have used Severus Alexander's AMCC, CNG , Goldbergs,...
I believe the answer is far simpler. If you look at the vast majority of Greek coins one would note that the design essentials really do not...
Carthage Billon Tridrachm 205-200 BC Sear 6497 Obv Head of Tanit Rv. Horse standing right head reverted. 8.93 grms 24 mm Photo by W. Hansen. What...
I too have only one Parthian coin. Ever ince I had first seen this type I have always been impressed. I think it is perhaps one of the best...
[ATTACH] Marcus Aurelius Sestertius 170-171 AD Obv. Head right laureate Rv Inscription within wreath RIC 1006 30.57 grms 31 mm Photo by W Hansen
Though I don't purchase as many asses and dupondii as I do sestertii. I actually do think they are good value for the money. They give you a...
Nero As sestertius Rome Obv Head of Nero right laureate Rv. Temple of Janus. RIC 267 65 AD 25.47 grms 35 mm Photo by W Hansen. It is interesting...
I would follow Roman Collectors thoughts about sestertii. I think overall they are more scarce and more difficult to acquire in high grade....
Philip V Ar stater 197-179 BC Obv Head right diademed Rv. Club within oak wreath HGC 1059 8.37 grms 22 mm[ATTACH]
One of the first empresses to have a fairly extensive coinage Sabina Ae Sestertius Obv, Bust right draped and diademed Rv. Pietas seated left....
Hope this qualifies Divus Augustus Ae Sestertius Minted by Tiberius 35-36 AD Obv. Round shield inscribed OB/CIVIS/ SER supported by two...
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