I put these in my other Valerian post, but I'll add to the set years here... (years so far: G = 3, 9, 13; S = 5, 11, 14) Valerian & Valerian...
Congrats on finding another, Martin! I'll echo others in that your set above is very impressive! A great new addition!
The last photo shows Greek Coin Types and Their Identification by Richard Plant.
Very cool coin and such cool history! I also don't have an example like your's, so like RY-guy I'll share an Augustus from the area... [IMG]...
That is a TREMENDOUS portrait, RC! I love his beards on these tets during these middle reign years! I was hoping you'd post it, Z!! I always love...
Did that one come from Germany?
These are fun coins! They are small, fairly visual, plentiful, mostly cheap, issued by many emperors (many/all related?), fun slight differences...
I think yours is like this one ... [IMG] https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=2590878 Your reverse is upside down. And here's a widdle...
Mum's the word... [IMG] [IMG]
I haven't read the book, but most of my coining happens in "de basement".
I'm taking tomorrow off of work, so tonight is like my Friday night and I've been using the time tonight to look at a few new Alexandrian...
Very interesting, indeed!
I agree with the assessment of it being Aurelian (he has that telltale emphasized nostril) and RY 5. Here is my "close, but not exact" example,...
That's a wonderful story, Doug! I appreciate you candor and keep trying to be careful. Both your coins are better than mine... [IMG]
You're referring to the top left coin in the 2nd photo, correct? I see... CAES [?]USAIUS within a double wreath.
What does the CMH represent?
[IMG] Maximianus AE2, Struck 309-310 AD, Siscia Mint Obverse: IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right. Reverse: GENIO CA-ESARIS: Genius,...
Congrats! I'm in love with your Augustus! (well... the reverse :woot: lol)
I've got 3 I can share to start it out ... [IMG] Julia Domna, Wife of Sept. Severus, Empress 193-217 AD, AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, Struck...
No worries. :smuggrin: I'm happy it's in a good home.
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