Although I had academic controversies in mind, I can see how that coin is 'controversial'!
I've been wanting one of these odd Titus Caesar dupondii for quite some time. The story behind it is quite intriguing. [ATTACH] Titus as Caesar...
All, IMHO, are of varying degrees of 'fine style'. I particularly like #2. Here is a more workman-like example, not exactly a 'Friday afternoon...
Indeed. She perfectly animated what was on my cat's mind. [ATTACH]
I always thought celator should only apply to those working in jewellery and it's more accurate to call those working in coin 'engravers'. *Edit*...
For comparison, here is a Domitia cistophorus struck in 82 at Rome. [ATTACH]Domitia AR Cistophorus Rome mint (for Asia), 82 AD Obv: DOMITIA...
Opening games of the Colosseum, early summer 80 AD. [ATTACH] Titus AR Denarius, 3.18g Rome mint, 80 AD Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M•;...
An 18th Dynasty scarab! Now, that is cool.
Julius Caesar is closer in time to us than to the Great Pyramid. Think on that.
The photo only hints at the patina's vibrancy. I think it looks rather 'Christmasy' in hand.
My latest arrival has inspired another bit of fanciful pareidolia. This time it's Victory apparently playing basketball ... or carrying a shield...
The first coin, IMHO, has the better style. The handiwork of this engraver is quite distinct and runs through the issue. Any Titus denarii...
This Domitian As arrived last week and I just now got around to posting it. The Fides reverse reminds me of a waitress delivering a plate of food,...
During the construction of the Colosseum the nearby Colossus of Nero was retooled into Sol. The figure on this recurring Flavian type may possibly...
A Domitian 'eyes to heaven'? [ATTACH]Domitian AR Denarius, 2.95g Rome mint, 95-96 AD Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV; Head of Domitian,...
I recently got this worn rarity at a bargain price, a price I think that is well worth the neat little story behind it. [ATTACH]Domitian as...
I've done that before as well. And yes, I would consider it a redemptive act!
A year ago this month I was elated to have acquired one of my 'dream coins' - a well provenanced Vespasian dynastic sestertius from Rome....
Excellent coin @Mat with a lot of eye-appeal.
Apologies, I assumed you were referring to the ANTIOCHIA type. You would think the Rome mint dupondii mules would be conclusive enough, but I...
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