I have learned that Cornificia had a son called Petronius Antoninus. He was killed in Commodus' purge. I have edited my OP to reflect this...
I say let 'em develop a patina! They'll look great in 2000 years! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Informative art-history write-up, @Ocatarinetabellatchitchix , as always! Well done! I have many, but this one is my favorite, because it's a...
That's beautiful! Nice! I like the Faustina II, of course. You may read about Cornificia in my latest thread. Wow, @John Wright ! That's like...
As I have mentioned in a previous thread, many numismatists believe that this coin was issued in AD 160 to commemorate the birth of Marcus...
One gets deja vu from these, but that was almost certainly purposeful on the part of the designers at the mint: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Cool! I have always enjoyed that reverse type, @zumbly ! That's a very nice example, too. What makes it extra special is that it has been passed...
This coin came with an old collection tag from Dr. Walter Stoecklin, who was an active collector in the early to mid 20th century. It is written...
Yes, Severus Alexander. I have a similar example from year 1: [IMG] Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Roman Provincial AE 25.0 mm, 10.37 g....
That's lovely, @zumbly ! One of my favorite Lucillas: [IMG] Lucilla, AD 164-169. Roman orichalcum sestertius, 20.36 g, 31 mm. Rome, AD 166-169....
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Fantastic acquisition for your collection, @jb_depew ! I enjoy this reverse type, too. The Three Graces: [IMG] Julia Domna, AD 193-217. Roman...
BTW, if anyone is interested, Baldwin's of St. James is looking for a full-time numismatist to join the firm.
Because the value of ancient coins is not in the metal, but in the artistry and historic significance. Sestertii are big and beautiful, often with...
This week's Coins Weekly features a slideshow of the most expensive sestertii. They are the ones you'd expect -- the IVDEA CAPTAs and the...
Today's Franklin's World comic in Coins Weekly reminded me of this thread! [ATTACH]
The old Thessalian League was revived under Roman rule. This koinon (commonwealth of cities) continued to serve administrative functions even when...
That's a very nice specimen, @Steven Michael Gardner ! Here's one from the first officina at the Antioch mint: [IMG] Julian II, 361-363. Roman...
How about "Hostilian's Pandemic Red"?* [ATTACH] *Hostilian died during the plague pandemic that began in AD 251 dontcha know.
[IMG] Faustina I, AD 138-141. Roman AR denarius, 2.72 g, 18 mm, 7 h. Rome, AD 140-144. Obv: DIVA AVG FAVSTINA, veiled and draped bust, right. Rev:...
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