I collect both Roman Republic and Roman Imperial denarii. Roman Imperial coins tend to have superior artistic style compared to Roman Republic...
That “irregular mint” Solidus of Heraclius has an interesting portrait style. What’s the rarity of such a piece?
Thanks. The last coin, the L. Roscius Fabatus denarius, happens to be one of my favorite coins in my Republican collection. It was never my...
Yeah, I like how your example has a nearly complete reverse
This is one Juno Sospita coin I don’t have. I’ve always wanted to own this type due to the interesting design. I’ve noticed that this particular...
Juno Sospita was an incarnation of Juno that was worshipped in the Latin city of Lanuvium. The epithet “Sospita” translates as “the Savior.” Juno...
It’s a poorly done fake of a Nero denarius. The obverse portrait was engraved with improper style.
It’s interesting how it looks so similar to a Byzantine Histamenon Nomisma
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[img] AR Serrate Denarius 18mm. 3.80g. Rome Mint Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat's skin; helmet and sword behind. Gryphon springing r.,...
Looks like a Demetrios II tetradrachm to me, which a lot of people confuse for a Tyre Shekel. That obverse portrait is unmistakable
Does any of your high school buddies appreciate your “weird” interest in numismatics? My high school peers didn’t understand my fascination with...
[img] C. 80 BC Obverse: Head of Juno Sospita wearing goat skin. Reverse: Juno Sospita in biga hurling spear. Serrated edges with a grey tone and...
From what I’ve heard, the old PCI is much more conservative than the new PCI. The new PCI is basically a basement grading service
My Victoriatus: [IMG] Roman Republic, Anonymous, 211 - 208 BC Silver Victoriatus, Rome Mint, 17mm, 3.29 grams Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter...
Julius Caesar: [IMG] 3.16g, 17mm Diademed head of Venus right Aeneas advancing left, holding plladium and carrying Anchises on his shoulder....
I’ve yet to own a coin of Brutus. If I was to own a coin of his, it would be the consul and lictors type. Obviously the consul and lictors type is...
A Liberty Head nickel proof graded PCGS PR63 A silver tetradrachm from the Seleukid Empire A type 1 large size Bust quarter or 20 cent piece in...
Beautiful style on the Janus portrait. It’s my dream to someday own a decent example of a Quadrigatus or the other Roman Didrachm types.
My latest purchase: [img] C. 80 BC Obverse: Head of Juno Sospita wearing goat skin. Reverse: Juno Sospita in biga hurling spear. Serrated edges...
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