Delmatius: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This coin of Constantine is virtually mint state but is still patinated... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I didn't envision Gordian I and II looking like this. But Gordian III looks pretty close to his coin portraits and surviving busts...
Stops before Diocletian and the end of "realistic" portrayals. Cool.
Well a case of mistaking Maximinus for Maximianus (which would have been Galerius). Note that @Victor_Clark does not mention Galerius as striking...
Nice coin @seth77 !
Certainly a great way to carry your coins with you @jamesicus ! Thanks also for posting the thirty coins!
Official. Here's a Victorinus and Tetricus II for good measure: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Can't say I'm too fond of the reverse on the 2nd...
My impression was similar. Sol appears to be paused and waiting for his steeds to get going. Kind of a nice coin in the superior grades, of course...
Around the years 311-313 an odd coin was introduced with a radiate crown of the later tetrachs. Here is an example: [IMG] They are around 3...
Galba, A.D. 68-69 Grade: VF+ light grey toning Catalog: Köln 233-4; Dattari (Savio) 310; K&G 17.14; Material: Billon Weight: 7.18 g Diameter:...
Too bad RC. That seems to be happening more and more often. I'm in the same boat.
7000 in six months is great!
Fourth Century coming at ya! Diocletian (A.D. 284-305) AE Follis Weight: 6.90 grams Diameter: 23 mm Mint: Follis struck at Alexandria (ALE...
Thanks @Ryro. I really appreciate that and I also enjoy your posts! Collectively we have developed an interesting community here over the past...
Just passed 20,000 likes. Never will get to @Alegandron's level but it seems like a decent milestone after three years!
I just found this on google (Roman water organ) [IMG]
Magnus Maximus, 383 - 388 A.D. AE 2, 24mm 5.7 grams Obverse: DN MAG MAXIMVS PF AVG Diademed head right, draped and cuirassed Reverse: REPARATIO...
Nice coin.
Well, I know it's Macrinus. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Next: Another provincial Macrinus (better coin, if possible).
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