I've been looking for an example of the Concord Augustor type of either Lucius Verus or Marcus Aurelius with a good balance between affordability...
Yes indeed, that is quite possibly the case. I must say I find the heads protruding from cornucopiae very comical on that type. I have admired it...
My instinct is that it is a quirk of the engraver, and the ribbon was extended with the purpose of incorporating it into the legend, but that's...
[ATTACH] I find it interesting that on this denarius of Commodus that the ribbon from the laureate crown extends out to the edge of the flan, and...
Good on you Sallent, and sorry to hear about the bother you've had.
That's really promising. Please keep us updated about how it progresses.
I don't own any August-us-a faced gods yet, but I have admired a few, such as the one you've got for sale Ken with Tyche with Faustina Maior's face.
Fascinating post, thanks!
Excellent picks, and welcome.
I watched the first episode of that Commodus series on Netflix and couldn't get past the hysterical grasping at the most salacious reading from...
Another gem from the same source. On the subject of Cleander, a freedman placed in charge of state affairs by the neglectful Commodus, selling...
I was reading the Commodus epitome in Cassius Dio today and came across this excellent one liner from Priscus who was hailed by the British troop...
That's a beauty of a coin, regardless of the detail that makes it a rare variant. Really attractive portrait, and the kind of impressionistic...
Thanks Al. When the job's done I might think about adding some Renaissance Wax. Edit: or maybe not after doing a little searching around....
@Ken Dorney That reverse is magical. The wear makes it look like some sort of paper craft silhouette work.
Excuse the poor picture and the half finished job, but it's coming up nicely. Before and after 15 minutes or so of work: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I...
No it was from the seller who didn't like the idea of sending out my items haha.
Oh my, after spending a minute or two working on the Antoninus Pius coin, it's becoming clear that the previous owner, or someone before him, has...
Very similar to yours @Al Kowsky and will be very useful to have as reference. Thanks! @David Atherton Fear not, I'm taking baby step...
My worn but very attractive Hadrian sestertius [ATTACH]
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