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Augusta Traiana was, of course, founded by Trajan. [ATTACH] Faustina Jr, AD 147-175. Roman provincial AE 25.1 mm, 8.88 g. Thrace, Augusta...
Fascinating and rare coins, @Jochen1 !
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Cool! I'm glad you submitted it!
True -- there were lots of provincial bronzes issued during this time. I also suspect, based upon the wear on these issues, that earlier imperial...
Those are cool, @SeptimusT ! I like how all the incuse punchmark designs makes for a tapestry-like effect. The thread was very educational, too....
I decided to start this thread because elsewhere, in this thread about coins from Hadrianopolis, @Limes asks "Makes me wonder, did every emperor...
Nude dude. [ATTACH] Gordian III, AD 238-244. Roman provincial Æ Pentassarion, 13.30 g, 27.1 mm, 7 h. Thrace, Anchialus, AD 238-244. Obv: ΑVΤ Κ Μ...
Historically interesting coin, @Valentinian ! Here's one of my favorites, primarily because it's not as generic as many FORTVNA coins....
Cool, @Marsyas Mike ! The British Museum has only one example of that coin, BMC 1591: [ATTACH]
Totally! My wife described this one's reverse as "the victorious Venus brandishing vacuum and duster"! Now I cannot see a shield set on a helmet,...
[IMG] Maximinus II Daza, AD 309-313, as Augustus. Roman Æ follis, 21.4 mm, 4.88 g, 12 h. Antioch, AD 312. Obv: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG,...
That is a perfect painting for Holy Saturday.
I'll add a provincial of Faustina II to the mix: [IMG] Faustina II, AD 147-175. Roman provincial triassarion, 6.57 g, 21.7 mm, 8 h. Thrace,...
Hadrianopolis (Ἁδριανούπολις in Greek; modern Edirne, Turkey) was re-founded by Hadrian (Duh!) at the site of a Thracian city once known as...
[IMG] Augustus and Livia, issued under Tiberius, AD 14-29. Roman provincial Æ 31 mm, 21.48 g. Spain, Hispalis, Colonia Romula, AD 14-29. Obv: PERM...
Good grief! Look at the size of Gordian III's nose on this one! [IMG] Gordian III, with Tranquillina Roman provincial Ӕ Tetrassarion; 12.97 g,...
Oh, sure, @David Atherton posts all these links to various websites, but that's because he doesn't want you to know about aliens in ancient...
That as has high-quality artistry, @David Atherton . It may be pedestrian in theme but not in eye-appeal! I have a number of Pax coins, which I...
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