Two thumbs up on this coin. You are correct. I would have had to chain myself to the bedpost to keep from bidding tis coin. Beautiful for sure.
Man I'm lovin' the Jimmy Durant nose!
I agree.
[ATTACH] Philip I AE Sestertius OBV: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right REV: AETERNITAS AVGG, elephant and driver walking...
[ATTACH] Titus AR Denarius OBV: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right REV: TRP IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, elephant walking left RIC...
I too only have one poor specimen of JC's elephant. One day I would like to upgrade when I find one I can afford. [ATTACH]
Thanks for the link Ardman. I have it bookmarked.
It may be common, but it's a nice looking coin.
Top shelve coins there Cuc.
I'm not sure why my post might mystify you Doug. I don't specialize in Gallienus coins, but yet I still own 20 of his coins. I would own another...
I own 20 Gallienus coins, and none of them have a portrait near as nice as this coin. I would gladly make this my 21st Gallienus.
So....., I 'm not the only one out there with this problem.
Many times!
Just glancing thru these, it looks like there are some very interesting coins and some in fair shape for Byzantine coinage. Congrats and have fun.
I dunno. I've had some pretty darn good ones.
Thanks Mat. And I don't regret buying any of them. BTW, did you notice the banker's mark in the left field? I did not see it till I had it in hand.
7. JULIUS CAESAR [ATTACH] 8. JULIUS CAESAR [ATTACH]
4. CALIGULA [ATTACH] 5. GALBA [ATTACH] 6. OTHO [ATTACH]
Here are a few: 1. ATTICA, AEGINA [ATTACH] 2. ATHENS ATTICA [ATTACH] 3. MARCUS ANTONIUS [ATTACH]
I do not think I can call myself even remotely an expert on these as I own only one. However, if I am forced to make a call, I would say fake....
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