Trajan Decius; AD 249-251 AR Antoninianus; 23mm/3.5g Obv: Trajan Decius: Radiate bust Right Rev: Abundance standing Right, emptying cornucopia...
Almost looks like she has some kind of a French braid in the portrait on your coin. Whereas mine she's wearing some kind of crown, hairnet, hair...
According to historical accounts Trajan Decius moved against Philip I after putting down a revolt in Moesia and Pannonia (the Balkans), armies led...
The second coin is that of a Roman Lady. Herennia Etruscilla, she was the wife of Trajan Decius, and looks like a woman not to be trifled with...
I picked up a couple of Roman Imperials this week. The first is Philip II, son of Philip the Arab. The boy king! He was named Caesar by his...
Great detail on that Diocletian. I liked your page as well. Can't think of anything I'd improve on it off hand. Nicely done!
I have an ebay auction expiring this evening for an 1864 L Indian Head Cent. I'd guesstimate the coin to be in Fine with some slight...
Great pickups Mat. And a good score for the price. I think it's a testament to how cool this hobby is that you can pick up some coins minted...
Wow! Absolutely stunning TIF. I love the toning and the detail. A great addition to your collection.
That edge concerns me. If it's not a fake I'd say it's definitely been tooled. Although it looks like TIF has already confirmed it's a fake.
Nice catch. I think mine is actually a Sestertius and not an As. Which would explain the difference in RIC #.
Great find! Congrats. I think I have the same coin or a very similar variety, but my RIC and Cohen numbers are slightly off from yours. This...
Some good Hollywood fiction on the subject of Commodus and his father Marcus Aurelius from the movie Gladiator. [MEDIA]
I've posted some Wikipedia cut and paste history on Commodus and his love for the gladiatorial games. It's pretty interesting reading. Some of...
Nice Commodus Ro! I like his portraits. Very distinctive. I don't have a denarius of Commodus yet. Just this heavily worn sestertius. Even as...
Phenomenal video. Splitting an arrow shot in your direction...amazing!:eek: Sadly, I don't think I have any ancient coins with archers, bows or...
Very nice lot TIF! I especially like portrait and the green patina on #2. I don't own any Ptolomaic coinage yet. But that figures to change...
Happy Birthday Randy!
I like it Randy! Great detail. Here' one back atcha... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nice Galba! I agree with Bing, there's something special about the portrait of Galba. Just a classic Roman look. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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