I have wanted one of these as well. Congratulations on finding it before me.
Well, he was a favorite of Hadrian. From Wikipedia: "Antinous was a Bithynian Greek youth and a favourite, or lover, of the Roman emperor...
I was at a bridge in France that looked like that. I don't remember the name or even where it was exactly. Could be the same bridge. Like you,...
Love the design. Here is one from Sep Sev. [ATTACH]
Fantastic coin with a magnificent portrait.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] VESPASIAN AR Denarius OBVERSE: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right REVERSE: AVGVR TRI POT, sacrificial...
Of course. The more the merrier.
Same family little brother.
The stork represented devoted piety in particular, as the Romans believed that it demonstrated family loyalty by returning to the same nest every...
Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius (c. 130 BC – 63 BC) was a pro-Sullan politician and general who was Roman consul in 80 BC. He was the principal...
Sure. Why not? Antioch.
Much better IMHO. Not long ago, I took on the task of re-imaging all my coins. Some turned out better, others not as good as the original. I...
I would love one of these. Do you know what the code letters mean or are they just control marks/letters?
Worn, but still collectible.
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Hey TC, no need to thank me. I had no idea who else was bidding. I wish I could see who was bidding on any particular coin, but, if there is a...
Nice addition TC. I almost bid against you on this coin, but decided to pass for another.
Caracalla for sure, but, like JA, it just looks off or not right. But I must caveat this by saying I am no expert at Tets from Antioch.
Nice TC [ATTACH] L PROCILIUS ROMAN REPUBLIC; GENS PROCILIA AR Denarius OBVERSE: Bust of Jupiter right, SC behind REVERSE: L PROCILI F, Juno...
[ATTACH] THRACE, ABDERA Tetrobol OBVERSE: Griffin springing left REVERSE: Magistrate's name around linear border, within which head of Hermes...
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