That is a superb denarius! Much better than my example of the type. Congrats!
You may find this lecture of interest. [MEDIA]
I'm not familiar with the series, but can appreciate them from afar. Someday I would like to obtain a few Parthian coins that were struck during...
That is a great example of the rare triangular throne type from the first issue, so struck between mid September and late October. Of note, this...
A most wonderful example of the this carry-over pulvinaria type! It is engraved in quite splendid style. Regarding the sequence of the first...
Did you throw it over your shoulder for good luck? ;) Aussie, you of course benefit from having the coin in hand and pictures cannot tell the...
Plus, silver coins have the added benefit of being quite beautiful. Not that I'm biased or anything. :angelic:
I have to agree with TIF. The coin appears to be riddled with BD. The powder that fell off the coin is not patina (which was presumably stripped...
LOL. His later issues after 88 are hit and miss style wise, especially the larger ones in the early to mid 90's. All in all, the style on this...
My most recent acquisition is yet another Domitian issue. [ATTACH] Domitian AR Denarius, 3.12g Rome mint, 88-89 AD RIC 665 (R2), BMC p. 331 *,...
We all know how rare it is to get a second chance at a lost coin ... I'm glad to see you finally got this beauty!
The type struck under Titus depicts Venus holding a helmet. Perhaps more clearly seen on this example. [ATTACH]
I came to ancient coins by way of love for the history behind them. When I was a kid the three major TV networks used to broadcast epic specials...
Now, that is what I would call a superb denarius. Congrats on such a neat addition!!
Since I specialise, many of my collection 'holes' would not be of interest for 99% of collectors. I won't bore you by listing my personal sought...
A very nice tet in lovely style Sallent. Congrats!
Excellent upgrade!
Yes, I only have access to a PDF of the work. Here's a link. https://books.google.com/books?id=_oFBAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA718&lpg=PA718&dq#v=onepage&q&f=false
From 'Historia Numorum: a Manual of Greek Numismatics'. Oxford: 1887; 2º ed. London, 1911, by Barclay Vincent Head, p. 718. [ATTACH]
That is a really great tet Mat! The dark toning greatly adds to its appeal.
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