I used to hate trying to figure out the Sassanian Kings on coins. Then some helpful soul pointed out that they each have a different crown (or...
@FitzNigel Very nice and historically interesting group of coins. I particularly like the Caracalla provincial. Nice detail, big bronze, great...
Very cool contest @Theodosius! It took me a lot longer than I thought it would to figure it out, lol. I blame bad eyesight though. Nice...
Very nice pickups. Maximian is one of my favored emperors yet no Egyptian coinage for him yet.
Nice add Mat!
Very nice selection everyone! @ro1974 Thanks for sharing and the compliment.
David, thank you for the compliment. I would love to add a Siliqua to my collection but talk about wandering into the unknown: I am really clueless.
@maridvnvm Those are both very nice coins. Wasn't Septimius elected Consul for the third time in 202? Would that make the second COS III issued...
So, I'm not smart about dates and was looking in the wrong place. I have three Gordian III's. But a little more interesting than all AR....
@maridvnvm Ugh, thanks. I thought it might be considering he has the "pinchy face" of Laodicea as I call it, but the seller had it marked Rome....
So, apparently I do not have one of either. Which is a surprise to me. So now I have new things to ask for for Christmas. Very nice coins Mat....
Hello All, No puns or anything today. Just a very nice COS II that I was able to finally purchase after eyeing it for a few months. It is...
Yes, my other examples are kind of garbage-y. This is a nice upgrade. Give the others something to aspire to. :)...
After the death of Constantine I, stability was hard to maintain in the Roman Empire. Old blood feuds, external threats and fighting amongst the...
@Mat i really like the Aurelius. Nice pick ups all. I have a hard enough time with the Greek keyboard, no need for me to try Armenian.
The variations are interesting. I’ve never seen this many in one group before. Thanks to those who have shared so far!
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@maridvnvm I have seen the reference entries for the Sever legend variant but have not had the opportunity to buy a coin. Speaking of legends,...
There was that old Billy Idol remake of "MONET MONET" that I danced to at weddings. This is either not that exciting or way more exciting. I...
I am not too familiar with Cohen. I have a website that has the book's volumes scanned by page. I am also only so able with French. I am...
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