This thread deserved a resuscitation. Roman Provincial (Caesarea): bronze Æ28 of Severus Alexander, ca. 222-235 AD; Mount Argaeus [IMG]
Roman Provincial (Caesarea): bronze Æ28 of Severus Alexander, ca. 222-235 AD; Mount Argaeus [ATTACH] Obverse: head of Severus Alexander right....
Individually replied to everyone. Classy.
I think the beard is there if you look closely enough, though its contours are worn. The nose is really something, though, isn't it?
Roman Provincial (Antioch on the Orontes): bronze Æ20 of Elagabalus, ca. 218-222 AD [ATTACH] Obverse: head of Elagabalus left. Reverse: large S...
Greece (Mysia, Pergamon): bronze Æ15, ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC; Asklepios / Serpent staff [IMG] Obverse: head of Asclepius right. (aka...
Roman Empire: bronze sestertius of Commodus, ca. 177-192 AD [ATTACH] A lower grade but relatively larger bronze. 28 mm, 18.58 g. Ex-David...
Roman Provincial (Antioch on Orontes): bronze Æ22 of Antoninus Pius, ca. 138-161 AD [ATTACH] Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: S...
Roman Provincial (Cappadocia, Caesarea): silver hemidrachm of Hadrian, struck ca. 120-121 AD [ATTACH] Obverse: AYTO KAIC TPAI AΔPIANOC CЄBACT,...
Gotta love those tougher 69 AD civil war emperors. I like both of those, but the Galba especially. There's no mistaking that portrait for anyone...
Those old Capital Plastics type set frames were great.
Judaea: bronze lepton of Alexander Jannaeus, ca. 103-76 BC (the biblical "Widow's mite") [ATTACH] Obverse: Anchor, inscription. Reverse: wheel...
Judaea: bronze lepton of Alexander Jannaeus, ca. 103-76 BC (the biblical "Widow's mite") [IMG] Obverse: Anchor (upside-down in these photos),...
I'm sure there have been plenty of Widow's Mite threads and posts here, but here is another, since I needed to upload some pictures of a couple of...
Very nice example. Sharp!
Aw, she's a beauty! I do love a tuxedo cat. :cat:
I encourage that, in fact. If any of you don't feel like entering the contest on your own behalf, but know someone you'd like to gift one of the...
As of the next drawing in early September, It can be yours (or go to FF Jr.), if you like. There is a link to the giveaway in my signature line.
Seleucid Empire: bronze Æ18 of Antiochus IX, ca. 116-96 BC; Eros / Nike [ATTACH] Obverse: Laureate head of Eros right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ...
Always had a soft spot for 'em myself. As of this writing (8/9/2020), this coin is in my giveaway pick bin, if anybody wants a go at it. Click...
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