Nice coins, everyone. One comment: don't think of "Genius" the way we do today. It didn't really have anything to do with intelligence. Back then...
Well, both empires had some pretty scruffy-looking coins at the time.
Of course. They are all rare.
The are Severan experts in this group, so hopefully you will get a satisfactory answer, but I can't see why all three explanations can't be...
[IMG] Victorinus Bronze (Billon) Antoninianus Gallic Empire, unidentified southern mint Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG Rev: SALVS AVG - Salus,...
I checked the link. Spinks is selling this: https://www.spinkbooks.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=696 Volume II, Part 3. This is...
I'm not sure there is an answer to that question. At what point does a regent become merely an advisor?
Some 5th century child emperors: [IMG] Valentinian II Augustus, A.D. 375-392 (Bronze) AE III Siscia mint, A.D. 378-383 Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS IVN...
Yes, electrolysis will strip the patina. But coins will repatinate over time. I have added sodium bicarbonate to salt to reduce the acidity of...
That's a real beauty, Victor. Congratulations. I would love to acquire one of these someday. Or perhaps it was his nephew, Licinius II, whom...
Both coins appear to be in great shape. Probus: keep doing what you are doing. You could try adding a drop of dishwashing liquid to your...
What does "brushed" even mean? Are they talking about her hair?
Not so bizarre, at least not for Catholics. You should think of baptism back that as part of the "last rites". Baptizing babies is a fairly recent...
Other than Venus, I think it's be hard to have a best butt contest with just Roman coins. Maybe there are more Greek examples? Looking at some of...
Soaking coins in water will remove any dirt that is still on them. I hate to be the one to throw cold water on your coin-soaking project, but all...
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