Well, I'm going to contribute a 'torch' denarius (Diana Lucifera) and a itty bitty Lion head/shoulder growth denarius... LOL Clodius Turinus with...
Once again, recent posts by members have inspired me to purchase additional coins. In this specific case, I have @vespasian70 and @Sallent to...
I'm with you Steve, I think the roughness (and yellow-brown patina) just makes it look ancient while the well centered and very cool devices are...
Wonderful posts!!! So as not to be too repetitive at this late response, I'll just throw in a dupondius of Faustina II with that deep chocolate...
That's a terrific LARGE bronze @chrsmat71 !!! Love the posts guys!!! And Doug's are just superb!! I lack any of the 'men' types and any from the...
That's a fantastic Domna example...and one I'd love to have---she really does look beautiful on the coin!!
Always room for one more:D I'm looking forward to your future posts @dadams :)
Terrific posts!!! Some of you will recall I have the other 'larger' version; Vejovis with EX A P (Anonymous--no moneyers name), Cupid/goat and...
Many thanks for the post!! I have taken the liberty of 'copying' it for future use:)
That's a fantastic example Doug!!! I've run across an example or two (Troas) of a male and female head and the suggestion that it represented...
There are so many interesting and cool varieties posted already so I'll just post one of my favorites----the 'eyes to heaven' type, struck circa...
Like so many, I still marvel over the tiny size, the methodology for engraving the dies and the apparent impracticality of their use as coinage.
:rolleyes:Unless I'm totally confused again, the Greek lettering on my drachma of Severus places it in the 'Provincial' category which is why I...
What a cool variety of examples in just a few posts above!!! And @TIF I LOVE that gally/circus maximus reverse!! WOW!! I'll throw in an easily...
I also agree and think that's a 'fun group' of cool coins ...from 'obscure' cities. I seem to be missing examples from any of those 'greek...
Love the OP and all the posts!! Of the few I have (low grade sesterces' and a denarius or two), I seem to have deleted the old crappy photos and...
LOVE your style @Deacon Ray !!! Excellent point. I recently tried to replace a long since sold Shekel of Tyre that I originally purchased about...
Similar things have happened to me and in my impatience to clarify my 'win' after auction closing, I revisited the site and attempted to see if...
:rolleyes: WOW!!!!
Wonderful thread, great OP and fantastic posts everyone!!! I have a 'budget' version that I purchased at FAC; Drachm of Shapur III, 383-388 AD:...
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