As some of you will be aware I have a soft spot for Mars coins. I have just received the following coin which would appears slightly scarcer than...
An obverse die match to the SPE for SEV captive coin above but this time with a Moneta reverse. Septimius Severus denarius Obv:– IMP CAE L SPE...
And now as we get into 2016 I add another reverse die to the set. This reverse type not previously known for this obverse variation. Obv:– IMP...
My only one was an antoninianus but from Antioch. Hostilian, Antoninianus Obv:– C OVL OSTIL MES COVINTVS CAESAR, Radiate draped, and cuirassed...
The Probus weighed 0.646g, maximum diameter 12.2mm, die axis 0.
Some quinarii I have owned... Q. Titius, Ar Quinarius Obv:– Draped and winged bust of Victory right Rev:– Pegasus leaping right, Q TITI below...
It lacks sharpness. It feels wrong in hand. I can't see a seam but think it must be there. The surfaces are riddles with small holes which I think...
All, This one came as part of a lot. It stood out as being a bit odd and feels unusual. I haven't found another match yet but am convinced it is...
I like this one a lot.
Style. These coins can be linked to later marked issues based on style too. There are someodd unmarked transitional issues too that are attributed...
Has anyone ever seen IV used on coins for 4? I have seen XIV for 14 but usually see 4 represented as IIII.
Nothing to offer in terms of coins other than admiration for the examples. I don't have any.
I already have a couple of Gallienus Mars but this is my first Mars leftie. [IMG] [IMG]
Some certainly seem to demand a premium. I did used to own this scarcer bust but sold it. Constantine II - Follis Obv:– CONSTANTINVS IVN N C,...
I bought this coin simply because it was a Sestertius of Elagabalus, which is a denomination of his that I had never had an example of. It is worn...
I have a liking of Mars coins and am always on the lookout for them. This one is Gallienus but has the scarcer left facing bust. Antoninianus...
Very nice. I have a few London coins. Anyone else have any ending in AG rather than AVG. There are several varieties. Constantine the Great...
This one just arrived. I know it is very ropey but it is a FEL TEMP type that I didn't have in my collection. I know Warren has one. I suspect...
Elagabalus worshipped Sol who is always depicted radiate. I believe the thinking is that the star represents the sun. Elagabalus is depicted...
You see a mask. I see a poorly engraved face. I don't think we will agree.
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