I really like your new score @RAGNAROK and I need to get some Roman coins featuring a trophy.
I need to put the Sol and Mars reverses on my "want" list. Would love to have one of each.
Wow. I try to avoid tooled coins. This one is not acceptable...if there is such a thing. Doesn't matter, I would never buy it tooled or not...
Would you like some half-wild speculation? Constantine's famous vision before the battle at the Milvian bridge wasn't his first. There is a...
That's an interesting perspective about "condiments" Doug!
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That is awful!
@Sallent I'm after a "Gallic Empire" set as well - I need a Victorinus for my collection.
Very cool addition! Careful or the Medievalists will get you! ;) Actually there is plenty of stuff that has survived between the colapse of the...
Interesting acquisitions! I have nothing even close to what your purchased but I can totally relate to coin withdraws!
@Valentinian nice little subcollection! I also like how on each of the three coins his chin is the same. Here's my only examle: [IMG] Maximinus...
My understanding is that Charles Barber was inspired by classical themes in his coin design. I'm using inspired pretty loosly here.
I have a couple: [IMG] Licinius I, AD 317-320 AE, Follis, 3.31g, 18.5mm; 12h; Cyzicus Obv: IMP LICI-NIVS AVG; laureate draped bust left holding...
Ya, what Theodosius said. :D Hopefully you two are having fun together - that's what really counts!
Well done! Here's to completing your set!
Beautiful coins Ides and loved your post!
Wow what a stunner!
Nice collection!
Very cool!
Another cool score! Appreciate the extra info also about the progression of legends.
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