My God, those are stunning! The pinnacle of numismatic art.
I have one in my library. https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Imperial-General-Hardback/p/3126 I read it several years ago and recall it being a...
What a fantastic coin with a most unusual reverse! Enigmatic indeed.
Nice sequence of coins showing Caracalla from boy to man (how many emperors can we do that with?). And the reverse composition on the provincial...
Trays or envelopes are the best storage methods, IMHO. I don't care for flips.
Such a beautiful coin that is well deserving to be appreciated and free! I see its new home is a paper envelope - Awesome!
Fantastic looking set!
I think you are right, it adds another layer of humanity to the portraits.
Those are some fine examples of Flavian mintmark denarii from the east. The various marks in question are now all attributed to one mint based on...
Unfortunately the 'o' (or annulet) mint mark is off flan. In cases like this, identifying the mint comes down to style. As a side note, just like...
Every once in a while I come across a coin that can be appreciated not only for its rarity, but also for its beauty. [ATTACH]Vespasian AR...
I can decide between them. ;)
I used to carry an antoninianus of Aurelian until I lost it in a super market parking lot one rainy night. It must've fell out of my pocket when I...
Gosh, those are two wonderful coins! Both the portrait and reverse on the second is especially eye-catching!
Great post as always VK! And what a beautiful coin too!
The Flavian 'Tribute Penny' was struck for both Vespasian and Titus Caesar in 73 and 74 AD. Vespasian had 5 legend variants of the type, some more...
Nice! The much rarer left facing portrait of the tripod & dolphin reverse. If anyone wants a really rare variant of the type - look for a left...
Nice example of a Titus hemidrachm. Normally, they are more off-centre and/or worn. Yours is better than most.
Whatever 'flaws' this coin has pale in comparison with the superb portrait. A great acquisition in my book!
Happy Birthday Doug! Hopefully you were gifted some really neat coins.
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