"If ya love somebody set them free" Sting
@Bing These have always been a marvel to me and yours is a great example. I will have to go see what my smallest ancient is!
That is amazing, you literally got a Roman coin in Circulation! Good for you! I have never heard of this happening before. An 8nteresting side...
The coin is certainly nice and the seller took a great photograph. It is the kind of photo that I call a "coin glamour shot." I do not see...
You found a Roman coin in a roll of Cents (Pennies are an English coin)?
Thank you Bing. When this coin was minted Julia had not yet reached 35 years of age and her life was still one of presumed happiness. In the years...
Good one Doug, it would be on my list as well.
If you could somehow solve one mystery about ancient coins, what would it be?
I am sure that is Lisa Simpson on the reverse. [IMG]
@ The OP great work on that coin, your results are beautiful.
I love the reverse of that barbarous 572 Doug, the figure of Pietas looks like she belongs in an episode of The Simpsons. Thank you for such a...
This delightful Denarius came in the mail today. I was wanting another reverse type, but this one just spoke to me somehow. The seller had it...
Wow that is epic!
I go with C. until E. becomes a viable option.
Wow, some beautiful examples of ancient Greek art in this thread!
Love these Greek Imperials!
I would not bet the farm on the chronology of any single coin in RIC VII. It could have been minted prior to the downfall of Licinius the Elder....
I'm a fan of toned ancient silver, I like a medium gray look. Here is a Denarius that I won in a 2015 CNG auction that has a pedigree going back...
Great post Dorney, as I'm coming to expect from you. May I ask a question since it is obvious you have given more thought to this than I have. I...
I have always liked these "hopeful" types although at present I do not own one.
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