Good idea!
I plan to try to make it this year. Perhaps Friday or Saturday.
The French Foreign Legion couldn't hold a candle to the Roman legion. In 14-16 AD, Germanicus led a punitive expedition against Arminius, the...
All interesting, but the CII from Antioch is my favorite, followed very closely by the CII from Siscia.
It never is, especially since one acquires all their coins because they like them for one reason or another
Some extremely nice coins. Of course, my favorite is the Legionary Denarius. Great detail!!!!!
Runner ups? They are all fine examples and could easily be in my top ten.
Careful indeed!
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An interesting read. Thank you
2017 was good to you @ValiantKnight
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[ATTACH] JULIA MAESA AR Denarius OBVERSE: IVLIA MAESA AVG - Draped bust right REVERSE: PVDICITIA - Pudicitia seated left, pulling veil and...
[ATTACH] FAUSTINA Sr AE Sestertius OBVERSE: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right REVERSE: AETERNITAS S-C, Aeternitas seated left holding phoenix &...
Nice! However, she looks like a hard woman and not one to be toyed with. [ATTACH]
Love the reverse on the RR
Some very interesting and glorious coins.
I wish all a terrific New Year, or, better put, a coin-terrific New Year.
Like so many other things, we all have differing opinions. I like #2 best.
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