Fantastic costume, Bing!!
Well of course I intend to buy more of them. :D There are a few other emperors/empresses who issued this reverse. I want them all.
I like the reverse type so much that I picked up another one :) [ATTACH] PHOENICIA, Tyre. Valerian I (CE 253-260) Æ28.5 mm, 12.2 gm Obv: IMP...
That reverse is looks like a creepy cross between a praying mantis and a scorpion. Cool coin :)
Vandals in Carthage coin? I want one!
I suspect the surfaces were naturally "enriched" after spending umpteen centuries in slightly acidic soil, effectively accomplishing depletion...
Here's a great resource for learning more: http://ptolemybronze.com/
That was fantastic! Thanks for posting it. :)
Ha, good one. I can't even figure out the design on that Tshirt.
Search algorithm fail :D [ATTACH]
Since we're talking about Carthage I should take the opportunity to show (again) one of my most prized coins :) [IMG] ZEUGITANA, Carthage early...
I usually don't pre-bid but I lifted my leg on this one as soon as the auction was published. That bid was tested but stood until the last few...
Ruh roh. Were you also bidding on that Valerian? I hate going up against friends. I do really like the type and it would be fun to try for one...
That's a nice coin. Having the metal content analysis makes it super cool!
Uh oh. Can I interest you in collecting Late Roman Bronzes? :D When it comes to Roman coins I gravitate toward provincials. The reverses are...
I have only scratched the surface in terms of researching this coin. I do intend to track down the references and full legend. You're correct in...
[ATTACH] What this coin lacks in quality it makes up for in history. Struck in Phoenicia under emperor Elagabalus, the reverse depicts Queen...
What a spectacular example! Given the incredible strike depth, it must've been very difficult to capture without using an image stacking program....
At the moment I have only one Celtic coin in hand but another very fun Celtic is (hopefully) in the mail! [ATTACH] CELTIC, High and Middle Seine...
No prior tags accompanied the coin. I hope your coin arrives soon! Waiting and worrying are not fun.
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