A little over a year ago I posted in this thread that was looking for one of these Cyprus tets. I'm happy to have finally added one. It also...
That's a beautiful coin David. Here's one of mine. [ATTACH] TITUS, as Caesar. 79-81 AD. Æ As 28mm 8.6 gm. Struck 74 AD. O: T CAES IMP PON TR P...
The engravers had style, no doubt about it. Some beautiful examples posted by Doug and Orfew as well.
Man, that is a beautiful example, great metal!
@TIF , @AncientJoe , those are real beauties! One never gets tired of admiring such works of art!
And I think I just found one, so it is 1433 after all! [ATTACH]
Yes, or 1434. I think those are the only options but we need to see the mint mark to know for sure. Maybe someone will recognize a die match? To...
Thanks for the kind words, now let's see some of your miniature masterpieces!
I swapped a Caligula bronze that i reckon was of equal value. I'm doubtful if a positive ID is possible with the reverse off center but i'm very...
How the ancients did this kind of work is a mystery. There are a number of ancient polished rock crystals that were likely used for magnification...
It was a beautifully gloomy, overcast day today. Absolutely perfect lighting for some coin photography. These little guys are often struck off...
Nice addition Orfew, two great portraits at a bargain price! I look forward to seeing your own photograph which will certainly be far nicer than...
Awesome find!
Nice introduction to bronze! What about some gold too? Here's one of my favorites. [ATTACH] TITUS, as Caesar TITUS, as Caesar. 69-79 AD. Rome...
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The Judaea Capta series is mind boggling and includes my dream coin, the kinder IVDAEA RECEPTA aureus (Judaea was "received" into the empire). The...
It's hard to think of any other reason. I love this coin, it's on my wish list!
Yes and it’s the only coin type I’m aware of that is far more common as a fourree than solid.
Nice pick up David, I love the reverse. Here's my straight leg Judaea Capta:[ATTACH] And a Titus from Rome with a provenance back to 1898:...
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