A nice sestertius of Marcus Aurelius:). Unusual patina, as you say!
I thought I was pretty good a this, but I got round two wrong. This time I'll chose #3. no wait! I'll chose #1. that is it.
That is a very interesting coin, Nicholas. At first I thought It was a Celtic issue in Spain, but it is rather of greek origin from what it seems.
As other have said, stylistically your nice coin seems just fine. Here is the same type from my collection - similar bust style, and the...
I'll just post my 2 or 3 coins where I think I got extraordinarily lucky. This antoninian of Hostilianus was about 65 euros 3 years ago (about...
Lots of good arguments here. However, at this stage there is enough doubt in my mind about the coin that I would return it, if possible....
Nothing 'pedestrian' at all about your Sestertius, Mikey. It is lovely.
Thank you all for your comments, and for posting your Minerva's. It is really interesting just how many reverse Minerva types exist for...
''Domitian firmly believed in the traditional Roma Religion, and personally saw to it that ancient customs and morals were observed throughout his...
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I would agree - but I think he means it in jest..
A quick search (acsearch) reveals that on the reverse on that denarius ''Traian honours his father, M. Ulpius Traianus, who had been Proconsul of...
I can't tell if the nice denarius is scarce or not, but I do know that you do not see too many of that type. Nice coin!
Beautiful coins, Volodya and LordM!
I can understand Ro's problem. Option1 : Sending off to Sear is an option, but as far as I know D. Sear is in the U.S (?), so sending if off...
An ancient coin does not have to be perfect to be appreciated. Collecting ancients to me is about history, beauty and events in the long past....
Very nice selection of pig-coins! I must confess I am not strong on animal-related coins, but I do have a Vespasian denarius with sow and piglets...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1794-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-VERY-FINE-ANACS-CERTIFIED-VF-30-VERY-RARE-/311820459146?hash=item4899f29c8a%3Ag%3AU%7EQAAOSwax5...
Well done, Greg! Nice way to round-up your AD 238 year-set.
My 5 which put the biggest dent on the family finances: Aureus of Claudius: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Sestertius of Nero: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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