I am coming late to this thread, but have just acquired this sestertius. Domitian was campaigning in the Danube in 86. [ATTACH] Domitianus...
Thank you Roman Collector - most interesting. However, I am puzzled as to why 300 sesterces equals 72.5 denarii rather than 75
I liked the Apollo control mark ( ? ) on this one, but I need to take a better photo [ATTACH] DYNASTS OF LYCIA. Perikles, circa 380-360 BC. Third...
Thank you Jamesicus - most interesting and enlightening
i have also acquired some coins from the Philippe Gysen collection : This Gallienus appealed to me because the heroic obverse bust is one more...
Thank you @dougsmit - seems an interesting series - I shall have to learn more
Most interesting. I took a look at your blog - loved the Cupid weight.
Thank you
I admire your resolve Jamesicus , but hope to avoid following your example as long as possible ! Thank you for the interesting CNG reference.
Koson stater added to my wants list !
My favorite winged lion : [ATTACH] LESBOS. Mytilene. EL Hekte (Circa 412-378 BC). Obv: Forepart of winged lion left. Rev: Sphinx seated...
Thank you, dougsmit. "agreeable" is British understatement I'm afraid ! - actually, I am extremely pleased with a coin of a denomination that I...
A recent acquisition. It has some imperfections (which made it affordable) but has an agreeable portrait of Arethusa. [ATTACH]...
Keyboards will be useful - thank you
ycon said : "Several of my coins were described or mentioned in contemporary sources like Cellini and Vasari--imagine one described in a play by...
Fascinating write up and coin
Trajan AE Sestertius Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V P P, laureate head right. Rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI around,...
My favorite elephant, full of character .[ATTACH] Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Demetrios I Antiketos. Circa 200-185 BC. AE Triple Unit...
I got 10% - never been pleased with such a low score before. Thank you TIF - very educational.
Only 7 correct - but educational and fun. Thanks for setting it up
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