Has anyone ever seen IV used on coins for 4? I have seen XIV for 14 but usually see 4 represented as IIII.
Nothing to offer in terms of coins other than admiration for the examples. I don't have any.
I already have a couple of Gallienus Mars but this is my first Mars leftie. [IMG] [IMG]
Some certainly seem to demand a premium. I did used to own this scarcer bust but sold it. Constantine II - Follis Obv:– CONSTANTINVS IVN N C,...
I bought this coin simply because it was a Sestertius of Elagabalus, which is a denomination of his that I had never had an example of. It is worn...
I have a liking of Mars coins and am always on the lookout for them. This one is Gallienus but has the scarcer left facing bust. Antoninianus...
Very nice. I have a few London coins. Anyone else have any ending in AG rather than AVG. There are several varieties. Constantine the Great...
This one just arrived. I know it is very ropey but it is a FEL TEMP type that I didn't have in my collection. I know Warren has one. I suspect...
Elagabalus worshipped Sol who is always depicted radiate. I believe the thinking is that the star represents the sun. Elagabalus is depicted...
You see a mask. I see a poorly engraved face. I don't think we will agree.
There are many different sacrificing types with stars. Do you only see the mask with RIC 131 or on other types? I have a few of the other types...
I remain to be convinced. These strings occur regularly are are the ties for the laurel wreah that the emperor wears on these types. [IMG]
I haven't seen this one in years. I wonder if I still have it. Gallienus Antoninianus Obv:– IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate, draped cuirassed...
Lovely coin. The only thing that I have that comes close is:- Antoninus Pius, Denarius Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right Rev: TR...
There are two different sets of hyperlinks in the fake reports. Some are relative links, such as the serach result above which goes to the 19th...
Am I the only one to find something not quite right about the OP coin? I am not sure if it's the patination pattern or the edges but something is...
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