Fascinating write up, thanks Fitz.
You wouldn't call him Caracalla to his face. It was his nickname based on his hooded tunic. It is also handy to use his nickname to...
My favourite [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Carausius (Augustus) Coin: Bronze Antoninianus IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG - Radiate right, draped and curraised PAX AVG...
You've won a few auctions :D
It was part of a lot. I didn't know it was there until it was delivered. I have a budget Antonia.
Postumus = emperor Posthumus (with "h") = after death. Yup, you will be more confused until things start to drop into place, we have all been there :D
THAT bad!
Mine is too mangled to show :(
Just WOW!
He is isn't he! I took another photo of him which is more colour true, but for some reason I can't find the reverse photo. Maybe it didn't come...
@germalit start a new thread and post pics.
When have you ever been in trouble with me????
Both sides of my avatar..... [IMG] [IMG] Rhodes Coin: EF Silver Drachm - Radiate head of Helios right ΑΝΑΞΙΔΟΤΟΣ P O - Rose with bud, snake on...
Don't rush into it. Stay away from ebay until you are more familiar with ancients. Have a browse through Vcoins. Buy the best you can for your...
I remember this coin for the nice portrait of Vabalathus. I generally forget that Aurelian is on the other side! [IMG] [IMG]
Definitely Indian. Those are mint marks on the edges.
You have some dull coins?????
Double post, sorry.
Nice coin bing, love the detail.
Sewing?
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