Perhaps it is an idealized representation? A type of propaganda emphasizing youthfulness? There may in fact be much more to it that I do not know....
Great coin and a very interesting writeup. Here is my coin with the priestly implements. [ATTACH]
Many thanks to all for the feedback. I really appreciate it because I was a little nervous sharing this site. It is the first time I have ever...
Thanks Doug for the constructive criticism, it is appreciated. I am especially thinking about what you said concerning the menus.
Thanks @TIF I really appreciate the comments. Also, yes, WIX is great. I really like using it.
Thanks Brian. I really appreciate you taking a look.
H All, I have created a new blog that includes some of my collection of ancient Roman coins. Please take a look and let me know what you think....
Welcome @AnYangMan Please do post your coins here. I look forward to seeing your collection.
Glad to see you back @seth77 . I have added several medieval coins to my collection and always want to read more about them.
Nero. A.D. 50-54. AR denarius (18.40 mm, 3.37 g, 7 h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Obv: NERO CAESAR AVG IMP, bare head right Rev: PONTIF MAX TR P VIII...
I got this one for about 80.00. [ATTACH] Egypt, Alexandria. Dattari. Gallienus, 253-268 Tetradrachm circa 267-268 (year 15), billon (23mm.,...
I agree. His "The Twelve Caesars" was particularly interesting to me.
I know nothing about these coins, but they are interesting. I especially like the portrait.
I only have this lifetime tet of Alexander. I really like the janiform vase on the reverse. [ATTACH]
Great coin. I have looked at these several times and have always found them interesting.
Beautiful coins @IdesOfMarch01. I really like the dupondius. I only have 1 coin of Tiberius. I do not find it it particularly boring even if the...
Great coins @Alegandron 2 Catos Denarius [ATTACH] Quinarius [ATTACH] Both of these are Ex: E.E. Clain Stefanelli. It is nice to have...
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Excellent post @lrbguy , I really enjoyed it. I just wanted to comment on one item you mentioned. We still do this today as well. For example,...
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