Yeah, might as well go for the whole enchilada.
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That may be the oddest and nicest portrait of Vitellius that I have ever seen. Most portraits are like Mat's and Mikey's. I would love to have...
The obverse die appears to be a die match between Oki's and UD's coins.
I'm jealous. Very nice coin. The only RR coin I have with a play on words is a poor quality Pansa Denarius: [ATTACH] C VIBIUS CF CN PANSA...
Good on ya!
Hm, Hadrian maniac, nutcase seem to be the right descriptive.
Really? I thought only Doug could make that statement.
That's the way I feel sometimes.
I've said it before, but patience is the key. Watch and wait for the right coin to come along. It will, almost guaranteed.
Nice reverse Chris.
I guess that depends on your definition of "cheap". The coin I posted above cost $26 shipped.
Whiz: When I saw the reverse on your coin I immediately thought of this: [ATTACH]
I forgot one: [ATTACH]
You were right to get this for the portrait. Very nice.
Love the portrait on the "Emperor veiled standing right" coin. Both are excellent. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
If nothing else, the David Sear certificate and Batman's nod are good enough for me.
Way to go John for helping to introduce a young new guy to Ancients. Have fun with this Dilly. Being able to identify a coin is very satisfying I...
I always watch for these in good to fine condition. They are not too costly, so the better ones are also very affordable.
These are iconic coins commemorating the founding of Rome. They can be very interesting coins and each mint imagined it in their own ways. Yours...
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