Looks like RIC II 573 which is listed as R2. It has Obv. 1b with "GERMAN" on the obverse. And Minerva in on her tippy-toes.
I know an early electric coffee pot when I see one!
Okay, reading this thread just made my heart leap a little. I have a million questions, but I guess I just need to start with the book referenced...
I thought it was funny.:bored:
Yeah, but it has free shipping so it evens out.
I like any Vaspasian Denarius, but especially this one. I especially like the early style "we've never seen this new emperor so here is a generic...
@dadams This is one of those rare threads that read like a short story rather than a post on a chat board. Thank you for posting it.
Looks like It came out very well, do you have any before pictures?
My first Nero was also an Egyptian Tet.
This thread is making me sad that I wasn't there to meet you folks! I have got to plan on doing this next year! I know Mrs. Aethelred will jump at...
Centaur driven bigas were the electric cars of their day, more energy efficient than horse drawn bigas, and certainly more so than the big SUQs...
I believe you could pull the name of any Roman Emperor out of a hat and find ample reasons that they were "bad." The so-called "Good Emperors"...
Great coin!
I wish, maybe next year.
I would buy it as genuine it it was put in front of me.
That coin has a lot going for it, great portrait, clear name. I like it!
Great post @Orfew and fantastic coins in this thread. I share your love of the First Century, if I could only collect coins from a single century...
I have a $50 gift certificate from B&N that is burning a hole in my pocket. There is nothing at either of the local stores that I want right now....
It was a rare chilly day in Antioch when this coin was minted. Virtus protested that he'd catch a cold and was allowed by the mint to bundle up....
Wow, amazing eye candy!
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