Well now..the only thing left to deduce is the pronunciation. would someone who is hooked on phonics want to give it a try?
The first one is a "heads I win" "heads I win" type coin. Nice.
Congratulations on a wonderful addition to your collection! It is a great looking coin and the history makes it greater!
I found these as well so I think its correct (unless somebody jumps in here with other data). What is the big I all about? Is this a common...
[ATTACH] This coin weighs 14.68 grams. I think it was struck at Side in the province of Pamphylia. I think the reverse is Apollo holding a patera...
Dang! I forgot about aliens.
Actually, I will be taking mine into the great unknown. My remains will be shot into deep space with my coins. :astronaut:
AP all the way![ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Amen, my brother!
[ATTACH] On the topic of value and quality of ancient coins (vs US or bullion): this small coin of Crispus, I think is very attractive and well...
quadrigatus? just when you think you know all the denominations.......
This is a fascinating topic for me as a new comer to ancients. What are these things really worth? My US coin experience was dominated by...
Martin and Doug I am impressed with your analyses and your depth of knowledge. Thanks for sharing this. I think I get it.
OK, I see the die crack and I understand how it is showing degrees of degradation over time. Very helpful. My ignorance knows no bounds so I...
Help me with this "die break" thing. What is it that you see? I'm not sure what to look for.
[ATTACH] Gordian III Viminacium, Moesia Superior O:IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right R: P M S COL VIM, Moesia...
[ATTACH] My only SepSev denarius. Laodicea, struck 198AD L SEP SEVERVS PER AVG P M IMP XI, laureate head right VICT AVG G C OS II P P, Victory...
We dig on the Septimius because he has the coolest profile in all the empire. your number 2 coin has it displayed nicely. He is the ultimate bad ass!
Thanks and my coin says thanks!
Emporer PENVS MAGNVS
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