The stork represented devoted piety in particular, as the Romans believed that it demonstrated family loyalty by returning to the same nest every...
Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius (c. 130 BC – 63 BC) was a pro-Sullan politician and general who was Roman consul in 80 BC. He was the principal...
Sure. Why not? Antioch.
Much better IMHO. Not long ago, I took on the task of re-imaging all my coins. Some turned out better, others not as good as the original. I...
I would love one of these. Do you know what the code letters mean or are they just control marks/letters?
Worn, but still collectible.
Nothing more to add
Hey TC, no need to thank me. I had no idea who else was bidding. I wish I could see who was bidding on any particular coin, but, if there is a...
Nice addition TC. I almost bid against you on this coin, but decided to pass for another.
Caracalla for sure, but, like JA, it just looks off or not right. But I must caveat this by saying I am no expert at Tets from Antioch.
Nice TC [ATTACH] L PROCILIUS ROMAN REPUBLIC; GENS PROCILIA AR Denarius OBVERSE: Bust of Jupiter right, SC behind REVERSE: L PROCILI F, Juno...
[ATTACH] THRACE, ABDERA Tetrobol OBVERSE: Griffin springing left REVERSE: Magistrate's name around linear border, within which head of Hermes...
No. She died without giving an heir for Hadrian
Obviously from someone who had no idea.
Looks authentic to me. Ref Augustus AR Denarius, RIC 300, RSC 495, BMC 161 Augustus Denarius. Lyons mint, moneyer P Petronius Turpilianus, ca 19...
Of all the FH types you've shown here, this one is by far my favorite.
We all dream
None here. But those are fantastic Martin. Especially the Claudius
You met Santa? (Sorry Doug. I just had to say it)
I should have recognized it straight away. Anyway, you might try turning the coin in different directions to catch the light from different...
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