Well, here's my recent purchase of an elephant on a Titus denarius---apparently a now extinct variety with the rounded ears: [ATTACH]
Absolutely beautiful and a bit mesmerizing LOL
A wonderful thread and super posts everyone!!! LOVE the coin and write-up @Sallent !!! Here's a TET to add to the mix; circa 94-88 BC,...
Wonderful posts!!!! I'll just add my Ant of Max------I just couldn't resist the portrait (looks like he's thinking...."Holy crap, that dude is...
I couldn't agree with you more!!
That's a bargain to me! Congrats!! My modest example cost quite a bit more than yours: [ATTACH]
WOW!!! Such a fantastic coin and---as usual---a wonderful write-up!! BTW: I hate you too TIF;):p
Super purchases @stevex6 !!! Really LOVE the second----but the poor horse appears a bit 'hung-over';) Cool posts everyone!! My newest 'horse'...
An absolute winner!!
Terrific examples guys!!!
Fascinating stuff!! I envy you guys!
Truly wonderful posts everyone!! I wholeheartedly agree!! It has to be the most artistic of all RR types I have seen to date.
Very cool OP !! Terrific posts guys!! She is still one of several 'ladies' I need to acquire one of these days.
That is a fantastic coin!!! I absolutely LOVE that reverse of Pan!!! WOW!!!:woot::woot: But, I have nothing of the type to post:(
WOW..Three examples posted and all three are stylistically different---a seated Roma that progresses from thin to average and then to a bit plump LOL
That's a wonderful example @TIF
Although I have several 'Roma' denarii of the Republic, I tend to go after those with differing devices, particularly the reverse, if not the...
Cool portraits guys----very expressive! My only photographed example is a 'bull variety' with a stern kind of portrait expression. [ATTACH]...
That's a wonderful and hugely attractive collection!! @Deacon Ray ...What are your 'office hours' ?? I think I'm finally able to admit I'm an...
Well said....and best wishes for you and all!!
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