Nice coin, Randy! You probably have a whole cavalry regiment of fallen horsemen by now:)!.
Two winners, zumbly! Both scarce and very appealing types with symbolic motifs. Don't know which I like better. Both great, congratulations!
No need to be sarcastic/non-constructive. If I am asking it's for a good reason.
I don't believe I have any coin portraits of Antoninus Pius as caesar. However, I'd like to share with you some pictures of a statue of Antoninus...
Thank you Ancient Aussie, your example shows great detail:). As you say, amazing level of detail the ancient engravers could get into such small...
The bulk, greater than 90 % of my U.S coin collection is raw, just as I bought them 15-30 years go. I have been thinking about submitting some...
I think you are right, it does like like a head! I hope it is just an artifact of the picture taking, lighting etc. Would not be like Antoninus...
Your coin is lovely! Similar to mine in a way, with a better reverse than an obverse. Since on this one the reverse is what counts, we should be...
Interesting you raise the topic of bi-polar patinas - here is a good example: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I thought that somebody had messed with it -...
Yes, perfect centering, and although I generally prefer tan or green patina, I find that one quite appealing.
To complete the A.P parade, here are two asse bearing portraits of both Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius as caesar. ANTONINUS PIUS & MARCUS...
That is really nice, J-G. Very creative! It looks quite realistic. We visited there a few years ago as well. Trier is worth a visit for...
Thank you, TIF. I was very glad to find this coin! A really endearing reverse motif. I shall keep my eyes open for you.
Thank you. zumbly, you are right, it's a reverse I was not familiar with and that is what attracted me to it. Here is an as of Antoninus Pius...
Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ As . Rome mint. Struck AD 157-158. Obv: Laureate head right Rev: Figure standing on cippus within distyle temple....
A sestertius of Antonius Pius which I have not posted before: ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. Æ Sestertius. Struck 151-152 AD. Obv: Laureate head...
Hello Albert, thank you for showing us your deniers for Richard I minted in his french dominions of Poitou and Aquitaine. Those are very appealing...
Albert, Martin, many thanks for posting your examples. The Alexandrian issues you post have an interesting style. I realize those are quite...
Very nice, everybody! Bing, great fleet of legionaries you have there (and another one coming). Alegandron, Mikey, Zumbly, Mat, Cucumbor, Ro,...
I know we have had this topic a few times already, but I really feel like seeing some legionary denarii - I know many of you have some. So post...
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