I would love an Augustus capricorn, but they seem even more expensive than the usual Augustus denarius. I do have an example of the Divus...
Sounds good. Although I prefer Ancient Rome for my historical fiction! I did like the Robert Low series of books about a group of Vikings, and...
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Your photos look good to me!
Nice coins, everyone. I have only one example, not counting my so-called "persecution" issue: Maximinus II (Daia) Caesar (nephew of Galerius) ,...
I clearly remember reading that essay of yours when you linked to it previously. Small world. You fooled me; I had no idea that Frank and Paul...
I didn't specifically ask, but have now sent a follow-up email. Perhaps there's something in the 2001 inventory number that would tell Mr. Berk...
A Tekin 1st Series, perhaps? I see that the wrestlers are wearing belts instead of being completely naked.
That reminds me of one of my favorite ancient statues, in a museum in Rome: [IMG]
I wrote to HJB to ask if they could tell me anything about the previous sale of this Aspendos stater on March 7, 2001, in terms of whether it was...
No stated provenance? The obverse is dreadfully unattractive . If I had that kind of money to spend on a coin, it wouldn't be on this one.
Does anyone know why the Gaius-Lucius denarius seems to be, by far, the most commonly available of Augustus's coins?
Nice, @Ryro. What's the second coin you posted? Something from Smyrna? I honestly would not have bought the Aspendos coin based solely on the...
Faustina II (wife of Marcus Aurelius & daughter of Antoninus Pius), AR Denarius, ca. 162/163 AD, Rome Mint. Obv. draped bust right with hair in...
Selge was also in Pamphylia, somewhere near Aspendos? Do you know which location used the type first?
That's a beautiful coin, @Curtisimo. I guess it belongs to the same Tekin Series 4 as mine, although it has some differences. I don't think the...
The coin I purchased at the Harlan J. Berk Buy or Bid Sale #217 arrived today, and I'm very happy with it. The dealer's photo definitely doesn't...
Never lead with your chin! But no, it was an interesting question, given that the passage as you quoted it was self-evidently either a...
I have a relatively small collection of ancient coin books compared to most of you, but finally got around to trying to fit them all on a couple...
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