Thanks for the link. I've edited my post to reflect this information.
I am excited about a new addition to my collection. I've been studying it all afternoon in light of information in the best source about such...
This coin has one of those notoriously difficult-to-photograph glossy, near-black patinas. I rephotographed this gal in natural sunlight. I love...
That IS a superb example. Here's a humbler example of this type from the Siscia mint: [ATTACH] Crispus, AD 316-326. Roman AE centenionalis, 2.93...
Very informative post, Martin! Here's one: [ATTACH] Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. Roman AR Denarius, 3.26 g, 19.7mm. Rome, AD 202. Obv: SEVERVS...
But you gotta love this! [MEDIA] How about Nike driving a biga? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Gorgeous! Here is a sestertius that was hard to photograph because of the glossy black patina: [ATTACH]
Here's my Liberalitas with a draped and cuirassed bust: [ATTACH] Commodus, AD 177-192. Roman AR denarius, 3.42 g, 18 mm. Rome, AD 180. Obv: M...
It's similar to this one: [ATTACH] LYDIA. Philadelphia (as Neocaesarea). Caligula with Agrippina I (37-41). Ae. Artemon, hermogenous. Obv: ΓAIOC...
Obverse apparently has the name of the city, Neocaesarea (Pontus): ΝЄΟΚΑΙCΑΡЄ...
The third edition of this valuable guide has just been released.
John Pett, the head of the department of ancient coins at Spink, has died.
It could be worse.
W is for wreath: [ATTACH] Constantine I, AD 307-337 Roman Æ Centenionalis; 2.59 g, 18.4 mm Aquileia, AD 321 Obv: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head...
That coin has lovely toning! Here's my humble example: [ATTACH] And the corresponding sestertius (which is one of my favorite coins): [ATTACH]
Lovely coin and a pretty good photo, too! Here's one of mine, a campgate reverse of Constantine II from the Heraclea mint: [ATTACH]
This one is a Kharma Chameleon patina: red, gold and green ... red, gold and gree-eee-eeen. [ATTACH]Herennia Etruscilla, AD 249-251. Roman...
Now, granted you don't see these particular types every day, but they certainly aren't the historical figures or the denominations you expect to...
I finally have the sestertius with this reverse type, which commemorates the birth to Faustina of twin boys, Commodus and Titus Aurelius Fulvus...
I love that one because you can see the tiger stripes!
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