Yep, Serapis...and a very nice example!! Here's another example---but of Elagabalus. Bronze assarion, H-H-J Nikopolis 8.26.6.6 (R2, same dies),...
Interesting....but I think it's most likely 'surface irregularities' as has been suggested. I still find the ragged flan to be intriguing...
Lovely examples of Constantine!! I'll pile on with three favorites I still have photos of---the stylistic differences seem to depict different...
Cool and interesting. It's easy to like a silver coin with an elephant on it.:)
Those are amazing especially at the prices you were able to acquire them---all have such wonderful eye-appeal. As a generalist, I love them all...
Another fabulous presentation of so many wonderful coins!!! Since I'm still missing a denarius of Vespasian and sons, that is my favorite:hungry:
Wow!! What a terrific selection!! Huge congrats @alde !!! I'd happily add ALL of your roman coins (especially the Augustan and Judea...
Well, I already received mine:) and mailed out my gift two days ago with an estimated delivery of today or tomorrow:watching:.... OK. OK. I...
Hmm, I seem to be largely 'fishless' except for a 'tunny' and a couple of barely identifiable 'mammal-like' dolphins:D How about an anchor and...
Wonderful!!!:) Once again your generalist focus and your numbered preferences matches my own. I LOVE 'em all:hungry:
A terrific group---each with individually specific visual appeal....and the 'Patrae' example is my favorite. Who is that naked man holding the...
Very cool posts everyone!! The OP is a terrific example and I always love a bit of historical background:) And here's mine.....plus a couple of...
:rolleyes: All are attractive silver coins that i would've grabbed at your cost....and often do:)
A coin of Valens' always starts a historical 'what if' concerning his battle strategy at Andrianople..... I'll pile on with one of mine: [ATTACH]
Wonderful posts everyone!! Congrats @panzerman----both coins are magnificent.....but I LOVE the second the most!
WOW!!! :jawdrop: Each one a masterpiece! But if I had to choose a favorite, I'd be absolutely torn between the fabulous sestertii of Nero and...
Well, I do have this Janiform AS of Pompey the Great: Pompey the Great. (45 BC and later) AE AS (26.0 gm) Janiform head, left face has the...
Naturally we all want bargains and Imperials for less than $30.00 but, IMHO, I think that was a very fair price for the type/grade....especially...
I only have one 'brockage'---and a flawed example at that;) but since it was a 'legionary' type (and cheap) I wanted it:p If my remaining budget...
Since I haven't been successful bidding on 'Imperial' cistophoric types, I'll pile on with this billon Tet: SYRIA. Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch?...
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