I have that same irresistible urge to 'fondle' that nicely worn coin:eek::D
Unless a collector has a deep craving for denarii of the Roman Republic, this rather worn example may not generate much interest, yet I...
That's a VERY nice, well centered, example of the 'old lady' @icerain !!!! Congrats!!!
Cool elephant!!! Hey is that gold???:rolleyes:;):D
LOL Well, they kinda look like they are facing in different directions LOL Of course, they were both meant to be right facing with a 'bun' and...
As a kid, my father always seemed to 'mysteriously' have 'massive quantities' of fireworks too....but not too mysterious since he was a NYC cop...
Gorgeous examples everyone!!! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Congrats @ewomack !! That's definitely a type that I wouldn't have immediately recognized as Nero and would have had my doubts about since it...
That's a SUPER coin @TIF !!! I can't recall running across that fantastic reverse before....and what a great write-up! Wonderful posts...
That Pax reverse is outstanding @Smojo ....and my other examples remain unphotographed, weakly struck and 'low grade' so I grabbed this Mars...
Amazingly difficult to determine whether it is silver or bronze from the photos but the weight and size seem to suggest a very dark silver drachm...
That's a VERY lovely denarius of Julia Domna---far better than the two I have of her...and I love that reverse!!
That's a terrific example @ValiantKnight !!! Congrats to both of you!! Wonderful gesture @Sallent
Interesting coin. You seem to have identified it correctly, or so it seems to me.
I must admit denarii of Gordian III are beginning to bore me ....so many and so often in excellent grade---but relatively cheap as well-----but I...
Interesting!! That's the first I've noticed with the wreath reverse...until this post and Nick's articles.....
@stevex6 ....My congratulations to your oldest brother---That award must have been more than deserving and he must be a VERY special...
I pulled one off at the close of auction...but at about average or even high retail---but it was a coin I've been after for months.
Both are gorgeous!!! And differ enough stylistically that I'd keep both!! Hey, You have a left right facing victory reverse in the bargain!!
Wonderful Post Steve!!! It seems you and TIF ALWAYS find the cool coins out there!!
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