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....
Since we've moved into posting SOL INVICTO, here's my only: [IMG] Constantine I, AD 306-337 Æ follis, 22mm, 2.9g, 12h; Rome mint, AD 314-315....
I enjoyed your review quite a bit. So much that it actually has me interested in reading the book even though I just recently received my first...
Great addition @gsimonel ! I would show mine...but I don't have. I happen to like the sesterti (?) very much. Nothing more pleasing than holding a...
No Pudicitia...but you're off to a great start with photography!
I have a few from Aurelian but none featuring Aesclepius. Here's maybe my nicest overall: [IMG] Aurelian; AD 270-275 AE, Antoninianus, 3.4g;...
Great capture @panzerman ! Work just be good!
I do not collect ancients this way, but it is how I collect my Air Force trade tokens so I completely understand. Nice new pick up @maridvnvm !
Hope I didn't come off too strong...in that case my mistake! I just wasn't sure and wanted some feedback. :oops:
Did I not make the dealer websites clear?
This thread can use more coin pictures! I've posted everything before so no new surprises to regulars. Super hard to pick favorites but here are...
Outstanding! Two in one day? Don't be scared! Move slowly and go after what calls out to you! My only Diocletian: [IMG] Dioclectian, AD 284-305...
:D Haha ;)
I used to think "buy the book before the coin" but there really is so much information freely available on the internet about collecting ancient...
Glad to see you getting ready to jump in! My initial approach was to find coins that interested me in some way. Military themes were an easy...
Same way they carried these! [IMG] Ptolemy II, BC 285-246 AE, 42mm, 63.51g, 12h Obv.: head of Zeus-Ammon right Rev.: ΠΤΟΛΣΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ; two...
:eek: Bet that teacher needed to change pants!
I'm a strike kind of guy. I haven't collected based on the legends, so I can stomach loss of a legend more than a major design element. Of the two...
Very cool new addition @ycon . In my coin collection my "favorite" is always changing which seems typical. Here is my current: [IMG] Septimius...
Weirdest thing happened...I was posting these and I forgot to mention my Bagis! It remi ds me of the below musician... [IMG] LYDIA, Bagis....
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