Issued under Titus. RIC 2.1, p. 218, no. 343. Here's the example in the British Museum collection.
Sorry. I had forgotten.
This one's not exactly MS-67 but it has old cabinet toning and even some iridescence. [IMG] L. Mussidius Longus. Roman Republican AR denarius,...
Nice coins of the boys and their buzz-cuts, @Al Kowsky! Tetradrachms are a handsome way to collect them, too. I just have a couple of antoniniani....
My first sestertius! It started a lifelong Faustina fascination. I love the smooth black patina on this one! [IMG] Faustina Senior, AD 138-141....
Rome mint version. Welcome to the ancients forum at cointalk!
That's not RIC 635 (MARS VLTOR), but 626 (VIRTVS AVGVSTI). The reverse legend break on your coin is well-described. Here's page 119 of RIC:...
It's a free for all! I love a Faustina's rugrats coin and this is my latest! [ATTACH] Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Roman orichalcum sestertius,...
I have one too: [IMG] Claudius II, AD 268-270. Roman billon antoninianus, 3.41 g, 19.4 mm, 11 h. Antioch, 3rd emission, early-mid 270. Obv: IMP C...
An entertaining thread, @Ryro, as usual! Here are some of my Flavians. I don't have many -- I'm more of an Antonine and Severan man. Vespasian...
I thought that was interesting, too. Here's a bit more info. The motif of Cybele in a quadriga drawn by a team of lions is a common one in the...
... because it reminded me of an ancient one! Post your modern coins based on ancient designs! [ATTACH] Italy, 50 centissimi, 1920 R. [IMG]...
This 5 litrae coin of Syracuse antedates Philip II and has the queen's name on the reverse. [IMG] Philistis, wife of Hieron II. Greek AR 5...
Nice! You might be interested in this thread about the iconography and dating of the Julia Domna coin. Read the whole thread, not just my...
Not a zoo coin, but if you weren't familiar with the series, you wouldn't know: [ATTACH] Gallienus, AD 253-268 Roman billon Antoninianus; 3.35 g,...
Some of my favorite Athenas: [IMG] Mysia, Pergamon, 200-133 BC. Bronze Æ 15.7 mm, 3.55 g, 12 h. Obv: Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet...
Here's one from Nicomedia: [ATTACH]
Gorgeous!
Both fantastic coins! Beauty and rarity!
I wouldn't be so quick to assign this to Caesarea in Cappadocia; it certainly shares the style of this coin from Caesarea in Cilicia, like RPC I...
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