Oooh! I have one of those I really like as well! I should really take a better picture of it. The reverse (and obverse too), for this period, is...
A live slide show sounds cool and like something fun for Saturday night. I’ll load myself up on wine beforehand! How do you plan to do it?
Gold too! But gold coins for Claudius II seem to be rare. Check out this gold version similar to your coin and the note: [ATTACH] “Light aureus...
That’s a rare enough coin where I wouldn’t try any cleaning beyond a gentle brushing to remove any loose material. Otherwise, I’d leave it as is…...
Spes is often featured on coins of Caesars and/or those “next in line”, as they are the hope for the future. [ATTACH] Saloninus
I've been looking for years... for a match for this one... a unique variation of a common reverse type. Ugly yes... but rare... yes. [ATTACH] OB:...
That's a great coin! There are so few primary sources for the history of this period that I get excited when a coin hints at something. I looked...
Hi all, Coins of Gallienus are some of the most common of the Imperial age. However, there are some great rarities and interesting coins issued...
absolutely… I am jealous as pizza is softening mine! From the Historia Augusta (not a great source but how can you not enjoy this paragraph):...
I don’t know what it is… they’re common, often in rough shape and sometimes the artistry isn’t great… but I love Claudius II and his coins. Sounds...
Looks great! Claudius II Gothicus AE Antoninianus. Rome Mint 268 AD. Obverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right....
The temp number is the tentative number given as they work on the update to the RIC volume (may change as the project continues). The RIC...
Ps: I’d also point out what appear to be the two dots under the obverse bust… they’ll likely narrow things down to a few variations from Cyzicus.
Nice coin, love these! Can’t do it myself at the moment but I’d filter under advanced search here: https://ric.mom.fr/en/search/advanced
Oh yeah, I totally agree. After some wine and this thread, I just found it funny that two legend variations for other Augusti leave out the "F"...
Love your posts @Ryro ! The passion and imagery keep me following, even if I don't have time to add. I recently was looking into these as I have...
Great input again! I do appreciate it. If you'd try to summarize the last 10 years of modern politics by what you see on coins, I suppose you'd be...
Hahaha… [ATTACH] …but also congrats!
Thanks for the reply again, great information! I guess you try to burn as few bridges as possible until you know someone’s position. It was worth...
Thank you for the thoughtful reply! As for the question about Galerius and Maximinus, I should have been more clear. I understand that Galerius...
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