I have no coins associated with Gaius Marius, but I do have the other RR denarius with a Janus head. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Roman Republic 114/113 BC,...
Will do! The mailman always knows when a coin is arriving, since I wait for his arrival.:nailbiting: That Sulpicius denarius has made it onto my...
Lol! I know, I usually avoid slabs, but this one needs to be liberated:banghead:! As @Mikey Zee says, it commentates a historical event.
I just purchased my first Roman Republican denarius with jugate heads:smug:. It’s not as nice as the one posted by @dougsmit, but I’m pleased...
My favorite Augustus coin was struck around in 18 BC in Colonia Patricia, Spain. [ATTACH] AR denarius 3.45gm - 18 mm Obv: S P Q R PARENT CONS...
Nice coins everyone! I know next to nothing about the 5th century Roman Empire, so appreciate the narrative @Magnus Maximus.
I am speechless as well:jawdrop:. Classical Greek art on a Corinthian stater...wow!
Nice purchases! Especially like the reverse on the quinarius....sweet:)
Andrew McCabe is the expert, so if he says this is a control mark not listed in RRC, who am I to disagree with him?:oops: But I will note that he...
Impressive! I also am digitally challenged, and don't expect to do anything remotely similar...but look forward to seeing the live product.
Here is an example of a dolphin control mark on another AS: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Safra 150 BC AE As 26.9 gm - 30 mm Obv: Laur. Hd. Of bearded...
@rrdenarius that is a fine coin with a very clear legend! I can narrow down your choices of the control mark. Symbols above prow: caps of the...
A difficult type to acquire with sharp details -- an outstanding coin!
Nice coins everyone! Alas, that one is missing from my collection:(
If "nice and big" is not a criteria, you might consider Greek silver fractional coinage. These coins are tiny, but usually cost only $50 - $75 apiece.
I like your writeup @Aidan_(), thanks for providing! I also have a Kassander bronze: [ATTACH][ATTACH] Macedonian Kingdom Kassander 319-297 BC...
Outstanding coin, nice purchase!!
Come on down! -- you and Larry could be our snowbirds:penguin:
They usually have 6-8 ancient dealers, so it's one of my favorite events each year. I leave the credit cards at home and just take cash --...
FAMofCAF? That is a mess! :meh:We could have our 1st meeting in January, if anyone is going to the FUN show in Tampa.
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