The Five "good emperors" are my faves, and most favored amongst those would be Marcus Aurelius, though he screwed up by appointing Commodus to...
Definitely an authentic piece in excellent condition. As far as value goes, it could be all over the map depending upon from whom it was acquired....
Great coins all. I subscribe to the smothering theory as it is mentioned by several sources. When my father died 3 years ago he passed away in his...
Ah yes, frankincense and myrrh. I bought some here locally after I returned from Egypt, where it was burned in the outdoor cafes and souks to help...
Any reference to the roman egypt collection? I'm keen to pick up some more Hadrian/Pius drachms of the zodiac.
I'd keep both, but I thought the younger portrait was a bit better. (Heck I wish we were all a bit younger).
Sassanid Cataphract, mentioned in the Strategicon by Maurice Tiberius as having almost no chinks in their armor, with only a small slit for...
Thanks @Roman Collector - it does indeed look like Dionysus!!!
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I'm not sure but many Imperial coins focus on current events, almost like tabloids or newspapers of today. Victories over the barbarians, certain...
Don't like Guiness, but will dye some IPA green! Nice coins @panzerman
Spooky Decius with no eyes, and on the reverse Abundantia is veiled like a ghost with no face! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Kind of poor quality. I am not sure what is portrayed on the reverse. Any ideas? Next: Another mystery god or goddess...
I signed up for the recent Leu auction in which I won two coins. I used references from m-a shops, vcoins, Frank Robinson as well. They assigned...
Interesting coin and I wonder how that happened.
Very informative on the bronze disease treatment process as well as the Apis Bull. Thank you Donna.
Really cool @galba68
Encrustation and the Bronze disease - Mo Tiberius from an uncleaned lot... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Next: A better Mo
Serapis always has a kalathos (basket) on his head.
Nice coin David.
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