Here is one with the personification of his beloved Africa Septimius Severus AR Denarius, Rome 207 AD. 20mm, 3.31gr. RIC 207, RSC 493, BMC 531...
On November 3rd in ancient Rome, the Hilaria festival concluded the major Isia festival dedicated to the goddess Isis. This day marked the climax...
ENTRY POST. Still trying for the Greek lion. It would be my oldest coin so far. Thanks for the chance @lordmarcovan
Thank you very much.
I have very few examples of Medieval coinage, so this is a great opprtunity. Thanks for the chance @tibor
Congratulations on your prize winning @green18 enjoy it, whatever you end up choosing. Great competition @lordmarcovan thanks for all that you do...
Here is one of mine [ATTACH]
Picked up a fairly scarce example, it is fairly worn but attributable at least. Only 9 lasted on RPC with 3 in core collections. MACEDON, Koinon...
Very nice pick-ups @Victor_Clark I especially like the martial bust and the Constantine I. Thanks for sharing
Thanks @tibor . I enjoy our chats as well
I will also nominate @green18 I like playing "devils" advocate.
This arrived today, an addition to my collection of the Antonine dynasty. Faustina II Denarius. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, wearing...
Entry poet. Once again trying for the Greek lion. Here is my latest Roman Gallienus, AR antoninianus, Antioch, sole reign. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate,...
Many thanks @BuffaloHunter
No, unfortunately I have very few Medieval coins. It is something that I should rectify, but I am fixated on Ancient Rome Imperial and Republic.
Thanks so much for such a detailed reply, fascinating history of the Ruler on Wikipedia.
Congrats @SensibleSall66 enjoy your latest prize. Thanks @lordmarcovan for another great giveaway.
This is a question for @tibor and others. I have just acquired two medieval coins for just 11 Euros, the auction house only listed them as...
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ENTRY POST Still trying to win the Greek lion. The depth of artistic skill on those tiny flans always amazes me. Here is a gold sovereign [ATTACH]
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