Very nice example!! The 'story' behind each coin always fascinates me and makes each far more interesting than even the wonderful devices...
Nice finds @Andres2 .... There's just something cool and 'romantic' about being the first in so many centuries to once again look upon and hold a...
WOW!! That's a gorgeous coin ...and SIX animals!! That's got to be Steve's next purchase!
Great thread and wonderful posts guys!! I would guess at least half of the coins I purchase are inspired from CT threads and posts...I literally...
The second I wouldn't have noticed without 'research' but the first struck me as defined on the link...since I recently noticed a Vespasian with a...
That's a wonderful bronze of Pyrrhus!! Congrats!! Terrific eye-appeal !!!!! I'm still after one of these.....
Hmmm, So far I'm unable to 'shock' you 'V' LOL I care but I don't seem to see anything unusual...But I'm a bit ignorant LOL
That defines me as well LOL I like that denarius a lot!! Sure it's worn, but it's a portrait most of us crave...and an upgrade is always...
Not even a 'spoiler alert' ?? I recorded that game!!:mad::p Just kidding Steve:smuggrin::) Let the games begin!!
I didn't realize this would turn into a 'But(t) coin thread...and lord knows I have numerous examples (LOL), so instead I'll post my British...
I just checked the 'Gloria' types of Constans I still have and both of mine are examples you already possess. Good luck JA finding the missing mints.
I'm green with envy too!!! That's a great example and one I'd LOVE to have. I have a prutah I forgot I purchased of the 2nd Jewish revolt (second...
"The coins below are a new type to the Roman series, and termed pulvinaria, or sacred couches of the gods. While Mattingly attributed these to...
Wonderful thread everyone!! Although I'm a bit leery of bacon cookies....and bacon s'mores--- I'll try them one day LOL Just to jump in, I'll...
So far, I've found a few but I still can't clarify the use of that particular reverse. It doesn't seem to commemorate a war or rebellion in...
Congrats !! That's a wonderful coin @stevex6 !! Great detail and centering and looks ancient at the same time!!
Okay, here it is..... [ATTACH] Like everyone else, I'd LOVE to have coins depicting the 'Seven Wonders'.....and since examples of the Pharos...
Sorry, all I have is a drachm of Helios from Rhodes, which Steve has already posted....
All of the 'anonymous' posts are fantastic!! Especially the Imperial quadrants---- Hugely interesting with terrific eye-appeal! Alas, all I have...
That's an absolutely fantastic example @Orfew !!! I'd LOVE to own it!! None of 'Nemesis' that I'm aware of ...but here are three denarii that I...
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