Thanks guys. I still can't believe that price, the dealer must have picked it up for pennies on the dollar. Edit-Nice coins Mat and Jw!
Yes, yes they are.:smuggrin: I know that is a real tragedy, only $100!:confused: Still, this is a pre reform so I can't complain!:happy:
Hello again. I had originally planned to get two coins this summer & autumn ( budget constraints), the Magnus Maximus Siliqua and a Valentinian II...
Eureka! You are correct Seth! http://www.forumancientcoins.com/historia/coins/r6/bill_arg.htm From the article "Constantine's and Licinius'...
@dougsmit Certainly an area for historians and numismatists to work on in the future. I just saw this CGB listing last night and remembered that...
I do think that it is a debased Argenteus, Pish Check this out. http://www.cgbfr.com/licinius-ier-pseudo-argenteus-ou-centenionalis,brm_137229,a.html
Man, you always dig up the coolest stuff. Cheers on the coin?;)
Here is what I found on Chinicus Maximus. These revolts having been dealt with, Maximinus then crossed back over the Rhine and drove deep into...
Thanks Bing! That was one of my first Denarii. Here is an exact die match that I also got. [ATTACH]
RIP Alexander Severus :( {slowly cries to himself} [ATTACH] Alexander Severus AR denarius Struck 222CE Rome mint
Wow! Sweet Solidus! I would love to have one of Valentinian I!
My modern coins were the first to be sacrificed (sold) in my quest for Siliquae/Romans. Can't say I am disappointed! Seeing some pretty coins here!
You are an interesting creature;) Very interesting coins as well! Cheers.
Barbarians! This article just ruined my day :(
Absolutely stunning AJ! Love the history behind it as well.
Here are some of my personal favorites!;) [ATTACH] Magnus Maximus AR Siliqua 2.11 grams Trier [ATTACH] Magnus Maximus AE-2 Arles Mint 4.38 grams...
Absolutely love the MM and Valentinian Siliqua! Agreed. This was a transitional time from the Classical Antiquity of Alexander The Great,...
Your're very welcome! On the Roman coin. This coin is a commemorative of Constantine I struck by his three sons throughout the Empire. I would...
I am seeing RIVS after the worn section of the legend . So it looks like DNHONORIVSPFAVG.
Can you enlarge the pics a bit?
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