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Utterly amazing! I guess buying coins with provenances like these is one way to make sure you're not purchasing aurei with holes repaired in Ukraine!
Here is Crawford's discussion of the association, describing it rather than attempting to explain why that association -- which I hadn't...
A wonderful example, @Terence Cheesman! Does Catullus's poem explain the reason for the use of that colorful description? I wonder if it has...
Authenticity aside -- and I see nothing leading me to believe the coin depicted is not the one graded by NGC -- have you or your friend done...
This is my final Septimius Severus, so I'm afraid that after this I'm out (very early compared to a number of you; see Doug's comment above) --...
Since nobody has posted in response to my question, here is a link to an old thread on the same subject, with a number of examples posted of both...
I found an answer to my own question. The association of Roma with the symbolism of Diana (including on this coin) is discussed at Crawford Vol....
Thanks. I will read your explanation tomorrow!
One specific question about a subject I didn't address, concerning the first coin posted, the denarius of Licinius Nerva. Does anyone have an...
Edit: I'm way too late! I guess I forgot to refresh before checking for intervening posts. Proceed as before. Grouchy indeed! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I have finally accepted that I'm probably never going to get further in writing up these three coins -- all purchased at least a few months ago --...
Thanks for posting the uncias, @Scipio and @rrdenarius. When I said that my coin was only the second Republican denarius to show a radiate Sol on...
Today's coin: Septimius Severus, AR Denarius 207 AD, Rome Mint. Obv. Laureate head right, SEVERVS - PIVS AVG / Rev. Africa in elephant-skin...
FYI, so far as I know all coins of this type, if you examine them closely, show Isis holding a patera, wreath, or other circular object with her...
I've probably bought more coins from London Ancient Coins than any other dealer, and also have only good things to say about them.
Is this the same dealer as London Ancient Coins on V-Coins? If so, I didn't know they also did auctions.
All beautiful coins! Thanks for posting them.
Thanks. It makes sense that Septimius Severus and his wife would use seven stars given his name, but is there any consensus on why there were...
Theodosius I, AE3 (Sear: Centenionalis), 379-383 AD, Alexandria mint, 3rd Officina. Obv. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG - Diademed (Pearls), draped and...
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