Never seen one of these before, news to me. Wonderful addition, Victor. And the portrait is typical of that time period too. What I am surprised...
^ I admit, that wouldn't be anywhere near my collection and I have a few turds. [IMG] Anastasius (491-518) Æ Follis, "Small Module" O: DN...
I have too many. But most here, even the former family members, liked this one. [IMG] Faustina Jr. (147 - 175 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria Billon...
That one has a good portrait on it and indeed, scarcer reverse.
Fantastic coins. Love the Siliqua.
No worried since I have no interest visiting that country nor could afford to travel over seas anyways.
Really cool note. Now I kinda want one. [IMG] M. Volteius M.f. (75 B.C) AR Denarius O: Laureate, helmeted, and draped bust of Attis right; winged...
June 7, 421 CE – the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II married Eudocia, daughter of Leontios – professor of rhetoric and philosophy in Athens....
^I meant patina. Typing on a phone is a joke.
My favorite emperor is [IMG] Gallienus (253 - 268 A.D.) Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm O: AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CЄB, laureate and cuirassed...
Since it's June and it's named after the goddess, "Juno", how about posting some of your favorite "Juno" coins. Also, my 17,000 post. [IMG]...
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I know many of the Byzantine emperors had nasty stuff done to them now and then. So is that why his eye is messed up on this particular coin or is...
[IMG] Julia Domna (193 - 217 A.D.) AR Drachm O: IOYΛIA ΔOMNA AVΓ, bust right. R: MHTPO KAICAP NEΩ, Mt. Argaeus, star at summit. Crescent to upper...
Interesting portrait, only because the left eye looks like an eye patch in a way.
What the? What's that grey looking thing? There much have been some sort of mix up & you had bid on the wrong item? All joking aside, lovely...
[IMG] Julia Maesa (218 - 225 A.D.) AR Denarius O: IVLIA MAESA AVG, Draped bust right. R: FORTVNAE REDVCI Fecunditas standing left, raising hand...
[IMG] L. Valerius Flaccus, (108 - 107 B.C.) AR Denarius O: Winged and draped bust of Victory right, X below chin. R: LVALERI / FLACCI (downwards...
I own one. The church reverse is cool I think.
I'm leaning towards fake because of the surfaces looking all wrong.
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