That is a very scarce, historical, and aesthetically appealing coin all in one. Your Holy Grail as you say. Congratulations on having the...
Like it very much! Nice portrait, pleasant patina.
I like it, and it still has enough detail left on it. Aelius has a distinct portrait. Like you, I also like those big chunks of bronze!
Never would have guessed! One explanation could be that old dies cut for Vitellius were used?
Thank you all for your comments. This was a really great experience for me, and one I hope to repeat soon. We plan to meet again at a local show...
Here is a sestertius of Commodus showing Hercules o the reverse. The man just loved that club! Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Sestertius. Rome mint....
Silver, he Ro? Very nice! :)
This is an interesting insight into Domitian's thinking. One has to wonder, therefore, if his strict observance of the Ludi Saeculares, is further...
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