LOL Since I retired and have become 'officially' old, people seem to think I'm a bit eccentric but usually refrain from calling me crazy.....and...
Wonderful coin Doug (especially with the Martinian connection) and I'm happy to hear things worked out with the delivery. All of us have probably...
I break the 'rules' all the time for something appealing or unusual about an obverse or reverse and your coin would always be the 'exception' to...
Regardless of actual value, the last post (Theodosius) jumps at me and 'talks to me' the most...and all are phenomenal JB!!
It seems I've opened a can of worms with my generalized and reversed values LOL
I think it's a very attractive sestertius and I'd be happy to own it. Of course, I have a huge weakness for the 'big bronzes'. Since I seem to be...
Terrific posts!! I think that's the first gold example posted on CT---or at least the first I noticed. Just wonderful!! I love the historical...
I absolutely LOVE them @iamtiberius !!! Just gorgeous.... with terrific strikes and details!! Not to mention they were struck circa 400 BC or so...
I confess, I caught a bit of 'gold fever' recently, but my operating budget required that I go after a more modest example than what we've been...
Nice pick-up Brandon---all are interesting if not fully explainable....
If the weight is accurate, I suppose it may 'just' be a highly toned/highly circulated denarius...but I'll have to have it in-hand to be able to...
While attempting to research this 'denarius' I ran across the above title quoting Doug as he clarified the 'Limes Denarius'. I am not sure what I...
I have none, but almost pulled the trigger on one several months ago...
Great posts!! I agree with everyone, Elagabalus is a fun ruler to collect---perverted, but fun LOL One of my recent favorites with the Serapis...
Super cool!! I'm still in the market for one.
WONDERFUL POSTS !! Not a one boring to my eyes! Unfortunately I only have a denarius and a As that replicate the same devices.
Interesting posts everyone!! Once again, i am surprised at my lack of a 'Minerva' reverse on any of my coins or even of an obverse bust...
These are all billon examples, unless I missed a true silver post so YES.... That's my take on it ...I'd guess the silver ratio is probably 60-40...
Congrats 'Al'...That's the kind of 'in-coming' I can sooo easily LOVE ! Fascinating and full of eye-appeal! Not to mention it's an 'OTHO" !
I absolutely LOVE it @Carthago !! Especially since I have been searching (and drooling) over Italia types for quite some while now and have not...
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