Balbinus Orichalcum Sestertius, 238 A.D. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Next: Sagittarius
Spooky stuff i'm scared of that scorpion!
Very interesting - I have no idea what they are. Fascinating.
Thanks for the history lesson @TIF - now I've learned something new today. Also, it must be gratifying to see that there are more ancient posts...
I salute you sir in your very pragmatic approach to what could be a problem for your estate. Congratulations.
Nice coin and a great add to your collection!
You've got some real nice ones - @Severus Alexander. Really like the eyes staring upward and also the legendless obverse example.
I've visited it before. Packed with information on Constantine....a good resource.
Nice coin. I had a similar occurrence on this AE2 of Theodosius. First pic turned out "blue" for some reason. I posted it here on Cointalk and...
Here's mine. Alexandria mint. Yes, the portraits do vary considerably. Hard to tell what she really looked like. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Those last few tet examples are great! Interesting types and in excellent condition.
Probably the same celator, though the die is different...
Nice collection of the final sestertii to be issued @Cucumbor ! Gallienus was the last emperor to do so, though Postumus may have issued a few...
Great coin Pishpash.
I voted for Geta (certainly a rare type) and Domna for the historical significance. I am intrigued by the A3 anon folle. You must have a very...
Excellent coin. Theocritus the poet was one of those sponsored by Ptolemy II and residing in Alexandria. Here's passage II of the Idylls of...
Here is a Gallus which is almost a die-match of the obverse with @Topcat7 's coin, also a Pietas reverse type. Pointy nose on Gallus. Trebonianus...
I don't think this question can ever be answered affirmatively. However, I agree with the point that by the time of the Gospel of John was...
Bronze with a slight silver wash...
That Commodus reverse is outstanding. Haven't seen the type before - nice score @Shea19 !
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