Needless to say I quickly gave up on the true VF goal - better to just buy what speaks to me.
If I could jump in, I was not suggesting that the inscription would be the same as the "IMP XI" coin only that the bust types were similar. I also...
or this one from CNG - it is very close I think: https://cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=343406
Sorry for posting twice - this is exactly why I like ancient coins - where else would have a discussion like this? By the way, these are...
You are right about the split - I'll check it out tonight. As to bust type see this coin from CNG:...
But only on eastern coins? The inscription is what made me doubt the coin - but the bust type, portrait is spot on, if the inscription is ok then...
Recently I came across what was described as a unique sestertius of Septimius Severus, which should be capable of being viewed at this link:...
Some of these medals are stunning, including this one. I have always wondered why there are not more collectors of medals of the medieval and...
I recall selling the coin - for some reason these were available at terrific prices - great coin! Blake
The Byzantime series is so understudied that it is wonderful when someone posts something on these fascinating (and VERY affordable) coins!
Here's another example of "rarity." Some years ago, I was lucky enough to be given an example of a Clodius Albinus As, Fortuna reverse, from the...
No luck - nice coin though!! good price too...
Was not able to find - out someone out there has to know - I'll check my Byzantine books tonight - Blake
John - I think Wildwinds has the answer - give me a minute - Blake
Hadrian was in Britain? I don't recall ever reading that - the "restless emperor" indeed!
For those who are interested in weird cults there is a modern cult of worship of Antinous in California - he is worshipped as the "gay god"
Has to be #1 - it is muddy compared to the rest - look like an impression of the other three. Once you spot it, it is clear.
wonderful coin and write up - this is what collecting ancient coins is all about - art AND history - nicely done!
The medals of the last few centuries are sometimes amazingly beautiful - I really do not understand why there is not more of a market for these....
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