I was just looking and wow, municipal coinage isn't cheap, for decent examples.
Never seen one of these before, news to me. Wonderful addition, Victor. And the portrait is typical of that time period too. What I am surprised...
^ I admit, that wouldn't be anywhere near my collection and I have a few turds. [IMG] Anastasius (491-518) Æ Follis, "Small Module" O: DN...
I have too many. But most here, even the former family members, liked this one. [IMG] Faustina Jr. (147 - 175 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria Billon...
That one has a good portrait on it and indeed, scarcer reverse.
Fantastic coins. Love the Siliqua.
No worried since I have no interest visiting that country nor could afford to travel over seas anyways.
Really cool note. Now I kinda want one. [IMG] M. Volteius M.f. (75 B.C) AR Denarius O: Laureate, helmeted, and draped bust of Attis right; winged...
June 7, 421 CE – the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II married Eudocia, daughter of Leontios – professor of rhetoric and philosophy in Athens....
^I meant patina. Typing on a phone is a joke.
My favorite emperor is [IMG] Gallienus (253 - 268 A.D.) Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm O: AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CЄB, laureate and cuirassed...
Since it's June and it's named after the goddess, "Juno", how about posting some of your favorite "Juno" coins. Also, my 17,000 post. [IMG]...
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I know many of the Byzantine emperors had nasty stuff done to them now and then. So is that why his eye is messed up on this particular coin or is...
[IMG] Julia Domna (193 - 217 A.D.) AR Drachm O: IOYΛIA ΔOMNA AVΓ, bust right. R: MHTPO KAICAP NEΩ, Mt. Argaeus, star at summit. Crescent to upper...
Interesting portrait, only because the left eye looks like an eye patch in a way.
What the? What's that grey looking thing? There much have been some sort of mix up & you had bid on the wrong item? All joking aside, lovely...
[IMG] Julia Maesa (218 - 225 A.D.) AR Denarius O: IVLIA MAESA AVG, Draped bust right. R: FORTVNAE REDVCI Fecunditas standing left, raising hand...
[IMG] L. Valerius Flaccus, (108 - 107 B.C.) AR Denarius O: Winged and draped bust of Victory right, X below chin. R: LVALERI / FLACCI (downwards...
I own one. The church reverse is cool I think.
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