That is a very nice example of the Vindex denarius, Alegandron:). Definitely congrats on a great and historical addition to your collection!...
I grade it VF, and congratulations:)! Regarding the scarcity of this issue, out of interest I looked it up in acsearch and found listed sales...
A rather poor sestertius of Clodius. Reverse 'appalling', but a really nice bust in my opinion. (can't complain for 80 euros or so!) [ATTACH]...
Good looking Minerva, Steve! nice, appealing coin. Your example has an unusually (for the type) nicely detailed reverse. Most come flatly struck,...
I vote for the one on the right as well. Something 'undefinable' about it does not seem right. Could be the legends, the centering, the size of...
Very nice coin Ancient Aussie. Nice architectural depiction and beautiful patina. You are right about S. Severus looking somewhat chubby -...
Two experts - two opinions. Who is right? -How much of an expert is the sellers expert? -Does he deal with ancients day in-day out like Sear...
Happy birthday, Mat! (you are quite a bit younger than I thought)
Very nice, love the patina and bust on that coin. A relative scarce issue as well. Can't help but notice the patina is not brass/yellow?
Great thread! Don't want to spoil the fun, but want to say that it is easy to do members a disservice by giving the impression one does not like...
An interesting reverse! Here is my 3 Monetae on a sestertius of Commodus. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here is my example, which is the same variety as yours, S-3 Worn and corroded, but a very dear coin to me. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Holding a chain cent in your hand us is something special. I focus primarily on ancients (which are of course much older), but holding one of...
Nice coin! A sestertius of Diadumenianus has been on my list for a very long time to go along this as of his as caesar under his dad Macrinus:...
I prefer also referring to Hadrianus, Traianus, Domitianus (and others) by their latin names rather than the popular versions: Hadrian, Trajan,...
A very nice and interesting coin, Bing. Beautiful, mystic style, as one often sees and admires in Celtic coinage. Celtic culture and their...
A nice addition, Evan. Like it a lot! This is one of my favorite Claudius - Ta,n green and earthen deposits, what else can you ask for....
Talking about a pile of coins: found in Trier in 1993 during the course of excavation work for a new garage. 2650 aureii... [ATTACH]
Very interesting coin!
My only example, a sestertius commemorating victories in Germania which I chose because of the reference to struggles on the german frontier which...
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