My latest coin is a neat inexpensive bronze from Cappadocia. Proof that you don't need to spend 'flipping great wadges of cash'* to have...
If anyone wishes to purchase a coin directly tied to the Colosseum and not spend a fortune, look no further than my latest purchase. This is the...
This latest entry in my 'off the beaten path' series of provincials features a very rare city for the Flavian era. I had to get my Barrington...
I knew I had something special when I purchased this coin. But it wasn't until after I did a little research when it arrived that I realised just...
It was with great pleasure I was able to obtain this Flavian grail a couple of weeks ago. It's not everyday that one comes across such a coin!...
Tracking down coins from Titus first bronze issue struck at Rome soon after his elevation to the purple can be extremely difficult. Luckily, I was...
I've always wanted an example of this iconic type, but it often comes fairly pricey. The recent Roma auction had a decent specimen with just...
I love sestertii! Recently, one struck for Vespasian came up for sale at a decent price and in fairly good nick. I was fortunate enough to acquire...
Attention all YN! If you are interested in picking up a neat Roman bronze from the late First century (one of the Twelve Caesars no less!)...
My most recent purchase is a decently scarce Flavian bronze mule. [ATTACH]Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] Æ Dupondius, 10.82g Rome mint, 74 AD Obv:...
I kept putting off obtaining an example of this fairly scarce (notice I didn't say rare!) Domitian middle bronze reverse type. Recently I came...
I couldn't resist this one. A common reverse type for Domitian, but paired with a very stylish portrait. [ATTACH]Domitian Æ Dupondius, 10.13g...
I've always been intrigued by imperial era coins with personifications on the obverse instead of an imperial portrait. Also, I have a soft spot...
Thanks to @PeteB, I recently was able to complete the Minverva types in Domitian's Fifth denarius issue of 85 AD. A milestone that's been years in...
My second coin I wish to share this week continues the Alexandrian theme of the first. [ATTACH] Domitian Æ Diobol, 6.55g Alexandria mint, 82-83...
My latest addition gets into the weeds with a rare type from Alexandria. [ATTACH]Domitian Æ Diobol, 7.08g Alexandria mint, 95-96 AD Obv: ΑΥΤ...
A decent example of the following Judaea Capta tetradrachm has always eluded me. They are extremely rare and when found in trade are often seen...
A few months ago I posted a provincial bronze struck for Titus Caesar at the ancient Jordanian city of Gadara with a crossed cornucopias reverse....
My latest acquisition was purchased for both the price and the eye-appeal. Oh, and it's somewhat rare. [ATTACH]Domitian Æ Dupondius, 12.48g Rome...
Ever since @TIF showed her example of this stunning type from Alexandria and coined the term 'snake cowboy' I've wanted one....
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