I agree with Michael. Your denarius is a prototypical 53/2 group 9. A very characteristic specimen. The dating is probably closer to c....
You've attributed these correctly. The first one is indeed group 4 (RN grp C1 - large stars, elbow like a sideways "V") but with some very...
Here is my RRC 53/2 group 5 coin. Obviously, not as nice as yours. [ATTACH]
Absolutely beautiful example. Well centered, relatively early die state on both obverse and reverse, and lovely style. I think I would call this...
I agree with about everything @Carthago says here, especially with getting rid of the slab. The image @Michael Stolt posted does show some minor...
My sentiments exactly.
Wow. Fabulous example. Looks nearly as struck and natural toning. An inspiration.
Here is another Q - RRC 86A/1:[ATTACH]
NYINC coin #2 - Stater of Corinth [surprise] I had no intention to buy a Greek coin at the NYINC, but this coin talked to me. I looked at the...
. Fabulous examples Jordan, especially the second variety which is stylistically in every way different on both obverse and reverse, and more...
@rrdenarius looks like you got some Aes and some wool. Love to hear more about these. Great to talk to you at lunch Saturday.
My first visit to NYINC was a great success for me because I bought some nice coins, learned a lot, and met several of my long-time correspondents...
@Swervo513, Great accomplishment and congratulations are in order. Sorry I missed you at the NYINC. I was there and had a good time too, but...
This is my favorite coin of Vespasian ... very common type, but alas, it is my only coin of Vespasion. @Orfew , thanks for encouraging me to...
Yes, look at this thread pointed out by Gavin, but drilling down a bit you'll find this great page on book recommendations by our own...
@Spargrodan welcome to the ancients forum. I am also very interested in the 2nd Punic War, during which the origin of the denarius occurred....
Agreed, and many of these prices realized are available online since about 2000 or earlier from various online sources, some for a subscription...
Here are a couple of Early Roman Republican denarii with the Caduceus symbol: [ATTACH] Caduceus (early) - Denarius, Crawford 60/1 Denomination:...
Die studies and estimates of the size of a coinage through these dies studies is helpful in determining the rarity of surviving specimens (See...
@tibor, Rarity is indeed qualifiable in some of the attributes you mention - availability in private hands and condition are often noted as an...
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