Where did this one show up, Julius?
No Herod Agrippa I for me, but I do have this one issued by Agrippa II (That's Domitian, though, on the obverse). It's little! [ATTACH] Agrippa...
This is a coin of Commodus FOR SURE. It is a Roman Provincial coin from the city of Pautalia in Thrace FOR SURE. My best guess is that is was...
That's really cool!
Gorgeous coin! Great provenance, too!
I love that reverse type! Lovely coin! I have a Maximinus Thrax sestertius, too: [ATTACH] Maximinus I 235-238 Roman AE Sestertius Rome, AD...
I have a Gordian III sestertius with that toothpaste-color-blue patina over the entire surface. I also think it's black underneath: [ATTACH]
However, if your goal is to HAVE FUN and LEARN ABOUT ANCIENTS, buying them is a good thing to do.
Definitely real, but of low value. These are the sorts of coins that you can buy for a few dollars (or less) each, unattributed and in bulk. With...
Gordian's bronzes are attractive and affordable: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I like the Gordian and Tranquillina marriage commemoratives....
Forum is one of the most trustworthy dealers around.
I have one that's similar. You gotta admit Juli Titi looks like her dad. Or the celators made her look like her dad. [ATTACH]
While surfing the net, I came across this award for excellence in obstetric care: [ATTACH] I was instantly reminded of an AV Octodrachm of...
Very mottled patina on this dupondius of Antonia: [ATTACH]
Not a secret Santa or a gift, but here's a Gal Val: [ATTACH] Galeria Valeria, daughter of Diocletian, wife of Galerius. Augusta, 293(?)-311 CE....
I got a Dionysos one: [ATTACH] Faustina Jr. Thrace, Anchialus. Æ 24mm (9.03 g). Reverse depicts Dionysos standing right, holding kantharos in...
Here's one I think has a very nice style: [ATTACH]
From a group lot that worked out to about $8.40 each [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here's a Dupondius with the same reverse type. I like the portrait on this one, too. [ATTACH]
Port of Ostia sestertius. One of the most coveted of Roman coins.
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