I didn't know you too are retired military. Thanks for the service. So that this is still about coins, I have a ton of unit coins with some...
P clodius mf turrinus roman republic [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Attica, aegina [ATTACH][ATTACH] Left side of turtle
I read some where that they actively looked for nearsighted youngsters to train as celators. However, I can't remember where I read that.
Thanks Ard-man. I just tried using it to find this coin. It was relatively easy and painless. Another resource for me and I really appreciate...
I have never used CNG as a reference. Is there a special location on their site?
Thanks Ard-man. I was getting frustrated looking for it.
I believe that is Marcus Aurelius and Mercury on the reverse. I can find a Denarius similar, but not a base metal coin. I'm still looking. But...
Point taken Christian. The thread began as coins that tribute to the military. We may have gotten slightly off track. So here is another coin...
Steve, you should be proud. That generation, what we refer to as the "greatest generation", was totally awesome, heroic and loyal. When their...
Culls are coins worn to nothing left on either side. A coin disc. Many sellers of "uncleaned lots" include culls in the lot. Some collectors...
To most Ancients collectors, the three Ancients are not worth very much at all. However, when I see sellers selling culls at $3 each, I guess I...
I have a couple of Germanicus, but neither are great: [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH]
TI VETURIUS AR Denarius OBV: Helmeted bust of Mars right REV: Youth kneeling l., between two warriors who touch with their swords a pig which he...
THRACE AE-14 OBV: Crested Corinthian helmet facing REV: META between four spokes of wheel Struck at Mesembria, 400-350 BC 1.80g, 14.35mm SNG BMC...
I'll tip one back for your Dad. Tell him thanks for his service. :cheers::cheers:
Crispus Mars Reverse (God of War) [ATTACH][ATTACH]
May 26th, 17 A.D.: Germanicus celebrates a triumph in Rome. His triumph was celebrated after recovering two of the three legionary standards lost...
Well, it looks like you have the identification of your Ancients. I wish I could help with the first coin. I would think it couldn't be older...
I'm fairly certain, however, that it is Gordian III: http://wildwinds.com/coins/ric/gordian_III/RIC_0136-o.jpg
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