Thanks. A lot of people seemed to like those two. They're really fantastic examples of Imperial portraits, aren't they, even though they're close...
Thanks to all of you for all the kind words about these coins. I didn't want to put up a poll, but I think every single one got at least one...
I thought these two were inextricable, and I like them because animals: 20a. Philip I AR Antoninianus, 248 AD, Rome Mint, 5th Officina. Obv....
Because I didn't join CT until the end of January of this year, of course I didn't post a "favorite coins of 2019" thread. So I thought I'd at...
Thanks for clearing that up. I really wasn't sure.
Wonderful coins! Nos. 1, 4 and 7 are definitely my favorites. They're gorgeous.
I like them all. But I think my favorite is # 1, from Asido, with Melqart on the obverse. Not only is it visibly appealing, but I find it very...
Did you know it was a rarity when you saw it, or was it something you didn't realize until after you bought it? In any case, congratulations on...
Thanks! The effect kind of fits the coin.
Congratulations, @Roman Collector, it's a wonderful group. I think #'s 4, 5, 8, and 10 (the Faustina II, the owl, the boar & wolf, and the very...
The Nerva is very appealing, but I think my favorite is the Ionia 1/12 stater.
I agree. Even for authentic coins in legitimate slabs, especially common types, it's not a good idea to buy on ebay unless you have a lot of...
Great coins, @dougsmit. I think I like the Kroton stater and the coin with the busts of Clodius Albinus and Septimius Severus the best. Also, I...
Thanks! Artemis's arrow caught me right in the eye and transfixed me, so I knew I had to have the coin.
Great write-up! Here's Elagabalus complete with horn and Persian trousers. Is he the first Roman Emperor ever to be depicted wearing trousers?...
Wow. I'm too busy to read much of anything for a few days and I feel like I'm already 50 threads behind! I have three relevant coins. Macrinus...
Superb analyses, as always
It took someone an entire month to come up with that?
Looks like my favorite kind of room!
Emmett lists at least two different varieties of the reverse showing a seated or reclining Nilus with head left and a crocodile below, depicted...
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