Vespasian bronze dupondius, space-filler.
I agree, looks like RIC VII 122 or RIC VII 128.
The bird on Cú Chulainn's shoulder is a Raven. Commemorative issue 50th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising Obverse Portrait of Padraig Pearse...
I think the virus will affect the market for a short while, especially in Europe, but I do not foresee a major or long-term impact, good or bad.
I agree with messydesk; tread lightly and no alterations. Minor adjustments to bring out the "true" characteristics of the coin are okay.
Great write-up - many thanks. I too like Gallienus, the man and the coins. The portrait on this coin is one of my favorites: Gallienus, Æ...
Very interesting write-up - many thanks!
Nice Kennedy - one of my all-time favorite coins.
Nothing different from Canada here in NC. The guy is mowing my lawn as I type.
Some very nice coins - I really like that Sabina / Concordia.
Love the reverse on that first Phillip - nice!
Nice coins. Most Gallienus' are in poor shape. Or maybe just mine. :-)
I too enjoyed those columns and also got a kick out of some of the cartoons which reminded me of The Adventures of Asterix comics I read as a kid.
I have always been a big fan of The Celator, and just recently acquired a complete set of The Best of Celator in a very nice custom binder....
As most roman imperial coins have the portrait of the emperor facing right, ones with the portrait facing left always intrigue me. Does anyone...
I think there's just more to talk about. Ancients are so very interesting. Also, there are some tremendous resources in this group.
I say - just wear a hat . . . or a helmet.[ATTACH]
"And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of...
I had a similar cabinet many years ago. I lost it in a move. Thankfully, no coins were in the cabinet. Nice.
That's a beauty!
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