Of the 2 options that could fit, with IMP GALBA the IMP is on the left of the portrait and Galba on the right [ATTACH] and IMP GALBA CAESAR AVG...
I did a quick search cuz I was curious and it looks like a lot of Galba denarii start with IMP SER GALBA or SER GALBA IMP, which makes me question...
Hadrian was just really into himself...? :woot:
What are their dimensions? 15-20mm?
Congrats on your first Greek! And here's to many more, @Moekeever ! Here's my version of the same coin: [ATTACH] Amisos, Pontos, AE20, Struck...
I'd love to take those off your hands! Here's one I'd love to own! [ATTACH]
Nice coins! For my own benefit, could someone compare and contrast a Follis vs Antoninianus? Was it just the next evolution of that denomination?...
@Roman Collector your MA looks like he's giving Faustina the death glare. Maybe she said something inappropriate while he was sitting for the...
Again, great Jupiter!! Such great detail in that strike! I don't have a Lincinius, so I'll have to make up for it by posting 2 Clementia Temp...
Nice Diocletian, @maridvnvm! Here's my only Diocletian, with sandy patina, also with Jupiter. [ATTACH] Diocletian, Ruled 284-305 AD AE24...
I also like coins that have lived a life of their own prior coming into my care. That's a great Sabina, RC! Here's a recent pickup that seems to...
Those coins look spectacular and you amp them up amazingly with your artistry you add to them! Great work @Deacon Ray! --EDIT-- (Adding a related...
I think I've seem them referred to as "aces" as well? Or is that something else?
I'm interested. Thanks, @jamesicus !
Yea, that's why I tried to be soft in my labeling of it as "believed to be the process" rather a hard definitive "this is how they were made". I...
Here's a little video about what is believed to be the process of striking ancient coins: [MEDIA]
Well, now it's "ex AncientJoe collection".
I've got this one Greek bronze that has this delicious greenish-blue candy coating on it. [ATTACH] Pella, Macedonia, ca. 187-31 BC, AE20...
I've also had a similar experience of purchasing a coin I recognized as Caracalla, but the seller had it listed as Antoninus Pius.
Happy to be of help! I found this great resource by our own @dougsmit that helped me with telling the difference between the two....
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