I agree with Bing, the Edward II is the best looking one, but that Ivan the Terrible piece is way cool. Congrats!
My study isn't that elegant, although the guy on the left has my magnifying glass.
Last week I posted a very rare Domitian denarius that at first would not seem so. Here is a second rare coin from the same lot. [ATTACH]...
If one was to compose a list of 'The 100 Greatest Roman Denarii', I don't think any limits such as two per decade or one per emperor should apply....
If anyone is interested. http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/11/07/27/...
It's called pareidolia. A very common problem when people are seeing spaceships or aliens in cave paintings, Renaissance art, or in this case old...
I think Galba would be an interesting emperor to specialise in if so inclined. Those would be nice coins to start with!
It's always very satisfying when completing a set. Congrats indeed!
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Wow! Those are fabulous examples! Congrats on your new additions.
I use RSC, which uses Cohen's numbering system, so in a way I do. However, it's the least used reference I turn to for imperials.
As someone who was unable to attend, it's very pleasing to see these stories and coins posted. At least vicariously I can feel like I was there!
Personally, if I started from scratch today I would still collect Flavian silver. No question. My advice to you is to continue to collect...
My guess is that the members here on CT could put together a stunning 100 Greatest Denarii list. And it looks like we are off to a good start! So...
Now, that's what I call spending your money wisely. Well done!
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Those are wonderful coins Randy! A very nice distraction indeed.
Yes, it is part of the fun of this hobby. I spent a couple of hours pouring over old auction catalogues looking for other specimens or die matches...
Admittedly, Domitian's Minerva series at first glance appears to be quite monolithic, but hidden within are some scarce issues based on rare...
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