Obviously this is not in my collection but it is certainly an impressive AR medallion. The reverse shows nimbate soldiers. [IMG]
Nice scarabs @Alegandron - it is strange that the Egyptians never developed a circulating metallic currency until the time of Nectanebo (very late...
Great that she has been so helpful to many folks.
Yes the first guy he killed was the praetorian prefect Arius Aper whom Diocletian (correctly or incorrectly) blamed for the death of Numerian. He...
Or somebody who plants cabbages like Diocletian!
In popular culture, Carnavaron was reputed to have died from the mummy's curse... "Encouraged by newspaper speculation, the "Curse of...
Imhotep, right?
Thanks for the link @robinjojo
Nice reverse on that Gallienus ant @DonnaML !
Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III, AE 26 of Singara, 10.7 grams, 12h MESOPOTAMIA, Singara Obverse: SAB TRANQVILLINA AVG, diademed and draped...
Nice write-up @Ryro - I'm still chuckling.
I certainly think so. I recall reading about how Howard Carter had to keep Lord Carnarvon interested in continuing to fund his digs in Egypt. It...
Well I know my 22 year old nephew can't. He can't name a single emperor. He flies drones and plays video games. Luckily my son knows all of them,...
Sensational is a good word. Barnum and Bailey...
Well, here she is... [IMG]
Concord between the Augusti Pupienus and Balbinus? Apparently each resided in a separate part of the Palace for three months, waiting for the...
Nice. That one should clean up well.
Very nice ants all!
COMMAGENE, Zeugma. Philip I the Arab. 247-249 AD. Æ31, 19.2g; 6h Obv.: AYTOK K M IOYΛI ФIΛIΠΠOC CЄB; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust...
Nice article and coins. Thanks for sharing.
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