Very true! Most circulated for centuries...perhaps this one was lost before the second century dawned? lol
I was attracted to this Alexandrian diobol because of the fine style of both the obverse and reverse. The reverse bust is especially pleasing....
Recently, I was able to acquire a left facing portrait variant of the type. [ATTACH] Domitian Æ Obol, 2.80g Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD Obv: ΑΥΤ...
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The RIC II.1 A&C hasn't been published yet. I just have a working copy. Hopefully it will see some sort of online access soon!
My latest addition is a highly coveted rarity! [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Denarius, 2.80g Ephesus mint, 71 AD Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P...
A rare variant of the tripod pulvinar denarius with ravens. Very nice!
A few turn up in trade every year and are generally overpriced. The OP coin was fairly reasonable.
Lol, no. But thanks for the compliment!
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly...
It depends on the reference. A RIC, RPC, Dattari-Savio plate coin definitely ... anything else would be on a case by case basis.
Fantastic coin Donna! I love the ornate club, very stylish!
This coin took over three months to get to me from France. The package accidentally was sent to Spain by La Poste where it spent most of that...
Similar to the Vespasianic issue, find spots will likely tell the tale. Odd that they make no mention of the Flavian orichalcum asses!
All the major catalogues (RIC, BMC, RPC, & BNC) attribute this type as an as. An even smaller denomination is considered a semis. Granted, the OP...
During Vespasian's reign a mysterious issue of bronzes were struck in Rome that traditionally have been attributed to Syria. My latest coin...
Another restoration coin struck by Titus, this time featuring the emperor Galba. Somewhat worn, but the stern portrait attracted me. [ATTACH]...
Consolation indeed! A very exciting addition to the series. Congrats!
That along with the Rainbow Brite font is the equivalent of an attorney dressed as a clown giving you legal advice, hard to take them seriously.
I have a great deal of fondness for the restoration series of coinage struck by Titus in 80-81. It's a perfect way to collect coins of the other...
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