That coin has a lot of eye-appeal! I can see why you bought it!
I have a thing for Antonine women and I am always trying to expand my collection of them. This is my latest acquisition. Feel free to post your...
I've heard it postulated--but can't seem to locate a primary source in the numismatic literature--that the coins of Bostra were cast, not struck,...
Stunning coins! That's some binge!
4.49 grams is awfully heavy for a late Severan denarius. Here are a couple of mine for comparison (stars in different fields): [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I'd leave it as is.
Quite a deal--there's Maximinus, Gordian III, Faustina Jr, Otacilia Severa, Julia Domna ...
Very nice! And be sure to post your coin-show acquisitions after the show!
The portrait (not always reliable on provincials) looks most like Commodus to me.
Lovely example!
Pretty coins!
The bottom is best. It looks more three dimensional and has nice toning.
Thank you so much for your insightful comments. I bought it because it's the only example I have of the 4.5 assaria denomination. I plan to do...
I love it!!!
[ATTACH] Siscia, AD 324-26 2.92 gm, 19 mm Obv: FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG, bare-headed and draped bust, r. Rev: SPES REIPVBLICAE, empress standing,...
She's wearing some sort of sash or something, but in the Anchialus example, the upper edge of it is worn and indistinct and that's what makes her...
I'm a sucker for these Gordian and Tranquillina marriage issues! Post anything you feel is relevant! [ATTACH] Gordian III, with Tranquillina....
... VERY, VERY FRIGHTENING ME! [MEDIA]
Similar in style, no? Post anything you feel is relevant! [ATTACH] Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211 Roman provincial AE 27.38 mm, 12.46 g, 1:00...
This arrived today, ex- @dougsmit via @John Anthony . Post anything you consider relevant. Gratian trivia: Although used in the obverse legend...
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