I think that the coin showed by @chrsmat71 has a Theta. This is my 81 Theta for comparison. [IMG]
Here is a CONSA of RIC 81 (clutching type) [IMG] A CONSIA of RIC 82 (reaching); bare headed, braids and bearded [IMG] I have this one as RIC 82...
I have historically only weighed my coins but in the last couple of years have been trying to record the maximal diameter and the die axis. In...
A selection from the eastern Severans A fairly standard Liberalitas. Septimius Severus denarius Obv:– IMP CA L SEP S-EV PER AVG COS - II,...
A recently acquired T-Bone and Volusian pair. Trebonianus Gallus Obv:– IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P...
I'll add Cyzicus to the mix. Obv:– FL VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES, laureate head right Rev:– GENIO AVGG ET CAESARVM N N, Genius standing left holding...
Just for your records. The item in the centre fields is often referred to as cursive digamma. RIC 657 Bust Type C; Alföldi type 26, 179.
I collect coins of Septimius Severus with a focus on certain issues from eastern mints. As such I generally have to accept my coins in any...
There are some great coins in this thread. I have shared some of my better examples in the past but will take the opportunity to share a recent...
I think that your attribution is incorrect. It is Rome mint rather than Laodicea. RIC 144b? Here is my Laodicea example. Septimius Severus...
Here are a few of mine.... Licinius I - Follis Obv:– IMP C LIC LICINNIVS P F AVG, Laureate head right Rev:– GENIO AVGVSTI, Genius, nude but for...
I am down to owning two Owl Tets. I did have two classical tets. (both had a variety of cuts, graffiti or banker's marks). I sold these with the...
Here is my 286 for stylistic comparison. [IMG]
My life is too short to get dragged too far into this thread. I keep my own list of dealers that I will and will not deal with. The reasons that...
I would also bet on Lugdunum mint. PLG in exe?
Constantine II. GLORIA EXERCITVS. Two soldiers one standard? That would be my first guess.
I find it telling that the low price was a strong determining factor here. For most non ancient collectors it is hard to believe that such coins...
Lysimachos, Silver tetradrachm Obv:– Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon....
For UK members it is worth looking at Blackwells who have this book at £61.64 with free shipping. I have ordered my copy.
Ooh... an excuse to roll out my Alexandrian denarii.... Commodus denarius Obv:– M COMM ANTO - N AVG PIVS BRIT, Laureate head right Rev:- LIR AVG...
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