Thanks @David Atherton . I am really enjoying tracking these down. It is definitely a learning process.
This coin is a group one Domitian denarius issued in his first few months as Augustus in 81 CE. Domitian's first coins as Augustus are carry overs...
Nice writeup Gary. I like the denarii of Caligula. You mention 2 of the following coins in your excellent post. The other one features Agrippina....
Here is one I just posted recently on another thread. [ATTACH]
Sorry @Mat but I do not see your photo.
Nice coins all. Here is my only A. Pius. A Dattari plate coin. [ATTACH]
I also do not let some flan damage get in the way of purchasing a nice coin. Yes it has a small crack, but just look at that portrait of...
I was willing to pay more for this coin because of its history. Its history actually makes it rare. It is otherwise a very common coin. This is a...
We have all seen the Iovis Custos type of denarius for Vespasian and Titus. However, this one is a bit different. You probably all know by now...
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I uploaded 4 examples for the new publication.
Here is my Henry II. [ATTACH]
You are in the ancients section. All ancient coins are cleaned to a certain extent. It is not a bogeyman for collectors of ancients. We also...
I agree with everyone else, that is a great coin.
Nice writeup. Here is my coin with Marsyas. L. Censorinus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Pair number: 15. D/ Laureate head of Apollo right. On right,...
Here is my holed coin. To me holed or not this coin has history attached to it. Who put the hole in it, and why did they do it? Was this person a...
Nice pickup Brian.
Thanks David, I think you must be right. Oh well, it was worth a try.
It is the final "P". It is upside down and backwards. See how the stem of the "P" actually goes to the edge of the coin.
Hi, I purchased this common Minerva Domitian denarius yesterday. Can anyone tell me why? Hint: take a close look at the reverse. Domitian AR...
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