I posted this over on Forvm but thought a few here would enjoy it. http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2016/03/adrienne-was-here/475719/...
Like Carthago I'm very much a silver enthusiast, however, I will readily admit those bronze pieces are quite stunning.
What a gorgeous little gem!
Interesting piece! I wonder if it was holed so it could be worn as jewellery?
I would imagine these were struck in such vast quantities that errors such as that are not uncommon. Neat coin regardless!
I cannot but echo the above praise, utterly fantastic. Interesting depiction of Hercules too!
Fantastic coin with a neat write-up! I don't have a 'Livia' coin myself to share, but here is a picture of my favourite on screen Livia. [ATTACH]
The attribution looks correct. The only thing I can add is the updated RIC number - 983, listed as 'common'. This is one of those rare left...
A coin posted before I got active here on CT, but well worth a belated congrats. Wow Steve, that is a spectacular coin!
What a fantastic coin Alegandron! Excellent write-up too.
A really cool coin with one of my favourite reverse types from the provinces. Congrats!
I love Syrian Tetradrachms, and yours is really wonderful! A lovely addition.
I love this obverse bust type for Domitian! Aueri and denarii often shared obverse dies until the obverse legend formula changed for the gold in...
Great coin Orfew! That throne type with the triangular frame is much rarer than the other pulvinaria types struck for Domitian. Yours is much...
Your lovely fourree reminds me that I should start collecting these fascinating pieces. Someday I hope to dip my toe in that unknown and...
LOL. Guilty as charged. I suppose I have an obsession too when my 'want list' for Domitian consists of Minerva varieties I don't have solely based...
That's in really fine style for the date. Not to mention the condition!
It wouldn't be a 'Domitian' thread here on CT without your beauty!
I agree. Seeing more examples will demonstrate more clearly Domitian's Minerva fetish.
No, it wasn't Domitia his wife, but rather his patron deity Minerva with whom he had an almost obsessive relationship with. The coinage can be our...
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