Thanks Ard-man. I was getting frustrated looking for it.
I believe that is Marcus Aurelius and Mercury on the reverse. I can find a Denarius similar, but not a base metal coin. I'm still looking. But...
Point taken Christian. The thread began as coins that tribute to the military. We may have gotten slightly off track. So here is another coin...
Steve, you should be proud. That generation, what we refer to as the "greatest generation", was totally awesome, heroic and loyal. When their...
Culls are coins worn to nothing left on either side. A coin disc. Many sellers of "uncleaned lots" include culls in the lot. Some collectors...
To most Ancients collectors, the three Ancients are not worth very much at all. However, when I see sellers selling culls at $3 each, I guess I...
I have a couple of Germanicus, but neither are great: [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH]
TI VETURIUS AR Denarius OBV: Helmeted bust of Mars right REV: Youth kneeling l., between two warriors who touch with their swords a pig which he...
THRACE AE-14 OBV: Crested Corinthian helmet facing REV: META between four spokes of wheel Struck at Mesembria, 400-350 BC 1.80g, 14.35mm SNG BMC...
I'll tip one back for your Dad. Tell him thanks for his service. :cheers::cheers:
Crispus Mars Reverse (God of War) [ATTACH][ATTACH]
May 26th, 17 A.D.: Germanicus celebrates a triumph in Rome. His triumph was celebrated after recovering two of the three legionary standards lost...
Well, it looks like you have the identification of your Ancients. I wish I could help with the first coin. I would think it couldn't be older...
I'm fairly certain, however, that it is Gordian III: http://wildwinds.com/coins/ric/gordian_III/RIC_0136-o.jpg
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Hrumpff, I have some of those as well. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
The second coin looks like Gordian III, but I cannot make out the reverse for full attribution. I think it may be Jupiter. Perhaps something...
DJ: I'll take a look later if no one has stepped up by then. The first coin, however, is not ancient
I should also say Dionysos (Batman) also has a good eye for this kind of thing. I would take them at their word or at least take it serious...
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