Here's a greenie! [ATTACH] Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Roman orichalcum sestertius, 23.16 g, 29 mm. Rome, AD 142. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR...
I have notified @paulus_dinius (Paul Dinsdale) of the existence of this coin and encouraged him to read this thread and he kindly replied....
You mean like this conversation we had yesterday?
Those are lovely coins, @Egry, each an addition you are rightfully proud of. The concept of rarity in ancient coins is difficult to pin down...
The closest you get are these "heroic bust" types of Hadrian, but he has a little drapery on the left shoulder. [ATTACH]
Very nice, @PillarsOfEternity ! Here's my favorite Liberalitas. [IMG] Commodus, AD 177-192. Roman AR denarius, 3.42 g, 18 mm, 12 h. Rome, AD...
It does; the "a" and "g" varieties are the heads; if they are draped or cuirassed, they are busts.
If it has shoulders it's a bust; if not, it's a head.
Found it exactly (I think): Dinsdale #011710. He notes, "Uncertain. MIR cites an example from Klosterneuberg. Confirmation required." Here are...
Yes, you're right. The OP coin doesn't have IMP. Looks like a bust variety of RIC 58, BMCRE 215n, RSC 39. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Interesting reverse type on this new addition to my collection. It bears much similarity to the FECVND AVGVSTAE types of Faustina Jr. The...
Lovely coin! With the bare-headed and cuirassed bust, it's RIC—; BMCRE 214; RSC 37c.
I think the Gallienus was very similar to his images on coins. [ATTACH]
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...
For an inexpensive overview of Greek coinage with some nice full color photos, I recommend Rynearson's Collecting Ancient Greek Coins. [ATTACH]
[MEDIA] The emperor with "Teen Spirit"? Elagabalus! Post your coins of teenage rulers! [ATTACH] Elagabalus, AD 218-222. Roman AR Denarius, 2.80...
Nothing new, rare, or fancy, just an enjoyable middle bronze. Let's see your Faustina (I or II) coins! This pleasantly-patinated middle bronze...
Lovely!!
I like these dual-portrait coins. Here's my example: [IMG] Gordian III and Tranquillina, AD 241-244. Roman provincial Æ 31.3 mm, 20.16 g, 12 h....
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