Man, I didn't see your post @Sallent - now I've piled on with my own Gordie! It must be a great day to be Gordian III!
I can't pass up a good one, and he is also my avatar. Though this is a new type for me. This is a new one from @John Anthony's auction of last...
PFS AVG? I get the Maximiano legend because I've got a Constantine with a "CONSTANTINO" Legend. What is the significance of PFS as opposed to PF...
I was wondering how you guys did that. Now I Know!
That's a nice portrait @ominus1
Thanks for the great report @jamesicus - a most interesting read. One wonders what could be purchased with all of those coins. Who knows, maybe a...
A bit of an interesting nose on Constantius, but otherwise the coin appears fine.
I believe around 35-40% silver. Under Decius and Gallus the coins were debased further, and again by Valerian and Gallienus, who struck...
Here's my Phillip. I agree we are lucky that the coins of Gordian III and Phillip are so plentiful. Many great types and designs. Unfortunately...
Love those Capricorns Ray!
I've received uncleaned hoards (1/2 kg) in a white plastic baggy thing and inside was a ziploc bag containing the coins. (I shall not name the...
That's a great example @maridvnvm - excellent flan and strike, and as you say, nice and heavy, too.
Here's mine, including one of Arcadius, rather late for the type: [ATTACH] And one of Constantine: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I believe that to be a rare example Doug, IIRC.
Thanks everybody - great examples!
All the talk about the Gallic Empire lately made me pull the trigger on this one. An antoninianus of Victorinus, A.D. 269-271. 19mm, 2.81 grams....
I also like the authentic Roman period oil lamp for only $17.95. I've been thinking of picking one of these up for awhile now to illuminate my...
I saw a denarius of Vespasian for $30. Not perfect and with a carbon spot on the cheek but still....pretty darn low price. Also, welcome to the...
Great coins! If you need more ftrs l can send you fifty poor ones that I've got! :dead:
Nice ones All! No Licinius II for me yet...
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