My favorites are the Johannes and the Claudius Gothicus. The portrait on the CII is awesome.
I guess I've been doing this too long, but if they are 2d Century or earlier, the portraits are fairly easy to ID. It's when we get into the...
Putz!
The closest I have is a RIC VIII 267 from the Rome mint. It too is a junker, but one I like. Actually, I like yours better for the same reasons...
The Xs represent vows taken by the emperor for a certain number of years. The number below the vota can vary.
Really? Like who and for what reason?
I'm in agreement with ice-man, but that denarius of Plautilla rocks.
I was banned more or less just for supporting Steve
FUN is at Orlando Convention Center. FUN = Florida United Numismatists I will not be able to make it this year because of my wife's scheduled...
I'm and interesting kind of guy!
My favorites are numbers 20, 24 and 28.
Sorry about that coin7225. Doug, once again it's amazing how you find these things. Truly awe inspiring.
Very nice Anoob. You sure have expanded your horizons since first we met.
That is truly an interesting coin and tidbit of information. Just another coin I need to look for. BTW, great portrait.
Give it time, you may change your mind. I agree with ice, but it's what makes you happy.
I don't recognize it, but better images might help someone get you the ID.
Very nice image for sure.
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If I had seen it, I would have put it in my watch list since, like you say, it's a pretty neat coin. To me, the artwork is very nice and I would...
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