Gosh @TIF, a stellar list and it's hard to argue with the top 4! Utterly fantastic! Hopefully 2020 will be as productive for you numismatically...
A superbly frugal list my friend! My favourites would have to be the Gordian III and the Vitellius.
A terrific list! My favourite has to be the Larissa, a superb coin.
Admittedly, it's just speculation. The rustic and agricultural types that dominate the coinage at the time need a better explanation.
I came across this fairly rare Domitian as Caesar dupondius a couple of weeks ago and couldn't resist it. Despite the wear it has fantastic eye...
Neat story @Bing! That had to be a thrilling adventure for a 12 year old!
Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of my favorite films of all time! A timeless classic.
When I was a boy I was fascinated by the Roman Empire, primarily the Flavian Era, because of all the spectacular (and sometimes cheesy) miniseries...
I suspect the uniformity of the design across the centuries is due to the type being based on a cult image of Spes. Interesting to see her in...
I just added a second Titus Spes within a month. She was a very popular reverse type with the Flavians, likely owing to the their dynastic...
It's an understatement to say that's a stunning list. If forced to choose a favourite I'd pick #3, such an amazing piece.
Excellent list! My favourite is the triumphal denarius, what a neat historical type!
I can't argue with your top 3, they would be mine as well. A splendid group overall!
Recreating the architecture of ancient Rome one coin at a time is a truly heroic goal. 2019 was a good year for you. I especially like #1 and #3,...
It's always a bit dodgy to judge leaders of the past using modern moral standards. How would Titus 'the delight and darling of the human race'...
Stunning coins Phil! A good lesson in quality over quantity. However, I'm less disciplined than you are. When fewer and fewer Flavian silver...
Fantastic addition! Same dies as mine too. [ATTACH]Domitian AR Denarius, 3.32g Rome Mint, 81 AD Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M;...
A very impressive group! I especially like #4.
To be honest, I understand this sentiment completely. When I was exclusively collecting silver I kept them in cardboard 2x2s for fear of leaving...
My most recent coin arrived in one of those hard plastic saflips(?). The flip itself was cracked at the seams and it was most difficult removing...
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