Wow, very nice! I was under the impression that these coins were generally far more expensive. I'd like a few in my collection.
Before I started reading up on Gordian, I didn't realize imperial Tranquillina issues were so rare. Fortunately, there's enough provincial coinage...
It's a murse, as in, "That's one purdy murse ya got there, Ken."
Which brings up the matter of production. RIC records six officinae for the Rome mint, and Gordian III reigned for less than 6 years. They must...
I didn't take offense, Mat. But we all like to post rare and valuable coins, so the common ones need a little love from time to time. I've...
You show me your cockroaches, I'll show you mine. :)
Common doesn't translate to undesirable in my book. I'm always on the lookout for Gordian ants in VF that I can grab for $20 to $25 apiece. Here's...
RIC 67 belongs to the third issue, and what I found interesting is that the inscriptions PIVS FELIX had not yet become "conventional adjuncts of...
A fabulous coin! Gordian reinstalled the rule of the dynasty in Edessa with the appointment of Abgar X, hence the two portraits. The...
Yes, and we say Seezer, when the actual pronunciation is much closer to the German Kaiser.
A very nice coin with an excellent rendition of Securitas. Looking this coin up, I see that it belongs to the fifth, and final issue. RIC has some...
I’ve lately acquired a handful of coins issued by Gordian III, which has spurred me to some additional research, both historical and numismatic....
Just do what I do: pronounce everything your own way, in a strong authoritative voice which implies that you are right and everybody else is wrong. :)
OK then, chocolate coins.
I think it would be cool to fill those things up to brimming with junk silver.
Hey look - Green's got a new man purse.
Thanks Bruce. These are the only three types I've come across. I don't know if there are more. The whole of Lancaster county is a tourist location...
You guys have some great stuff. This is quite an interesting thread. Today I received some parking tokens that were in use in Lancaster City, PA...
Yeah, I'm going with Bing on this one. Verus.
The reverse reads ЄΦЄCIΩΝ, so Ephesos. Bust looks like Antoninus Pius, or could be Aurelius. I'll hunt it down later, when I have time - if...
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