From R. Stark's The Rise of Christianity: How the Obscure, Marginal Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force in the Western World in a...
Also, to put this dubious Christian influence in perspective, the Christian population of the Roman Empire around 100 AD was likely no more than 7...
I've always wanted one of these Divus Vespasian elephant quadriga sestertii, but they are prohibitively expensive. Luckily, I recently came across...
I'm subscribed to the historian Guy de la Bedoyere's Youtube channel and noticed he has recently posted a couple of videos about Roman coins....
I use 2 Bausch and Lomb Hastings triplets - 7x and 10x. Also an antique Bausch and Lomb 3x wooden handled magnifying glass. I have various other...
You had a great year. That #1 is simply superb!
It's considered an imperial issue and likely not struck for Syria but for circulation in the Western provinces! See my write-up here....
Currently, I have a coin sent by Canada Post's Xpresspost that was mailed on the 8th and just made it to NYC. I may see it Monday? That's 10 days...
IMHO, coloured plates in a standard reference work is unnecessary. However, in a coffee table book showing off the beauty and majesty of ancient...
A most historical piece. congrats!
Are they so broad that sometimes he may not fully understand what he is collecting? For example: 'clio' won this Vespasian denarius...
I mentioned in the write-up above that the image of Spes on the coin is likely based on a cult image, one presumes that that familiar image...
All this talk of 'clio' and his collection begs the question is it a collection with a purpose or goal or is he just a hoarder? I like collections...
They've been saying it's coming out in a year or two for over a decade! I wouldn't hold my breath.
Amidst the barrage of martial coin types struck by the Flavians an oddly serene and peaceful one reoccurs quite frequently. [ATTACH] Titus as...
I won one of the lots, I bet you know which one too. ;) Frankly, I was surprised to see the coin up for auction!
Which is why I describe Domitian's obverses as laureate and bearded! On most specimens the beard is worn away and people assume he doesn't have...
I'm glad to see someone doing quality content about ancient coins on Youtube. Good luck with the coin and your channel!
Although this dupondius has considerable wear, I find it quite attractive. One can almost argue that its worn state gives the piece 'character'....
Lovely coin @Bing. I especially like the obverse.
Separate names with a comma.
