The roman Meat Market - the [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Macellum Magnum in Rome on a Nero dupondius.
Julia Domna As[ATTACH] , Reverse with vestal virgins sacrificing before temple of Vesta.
Trajanus sestertius, reverse (and I cite from the internet): [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Monumental triumphal arch and gateway, sides ornamented with bas...
Triumphal Arch on Nero Sestertius. I believe this monument no longer exists and has not been...
What can you still aspire to (numismatically) once you one of these. Does anybody know what is the extant population of Colosseum Sestertii.
Even if I am 'not into' provincial roman coinage, I can well recognize that is a very appealing coin with well executed portraits and good surface...
Nice, sweet portrait of Lucilla. The reverse is endearing too. As you say, a scarce coin in silver. Most are bronzes.
I can only say, fantastic! I hope you can spring for that 4 reales Carlos III. Much, much scarcer than Carlos IV 4 reales. I don't believe I...
Very Interesting, Bing. Thank you very much for the information. I did not know the difference was in the hair. I was looking for a mintmark or...
That is quite a story, Derick. I am glad you managed to find the package finally. I guess you had a quiet word with the cleaning lady to be...
Another nice one! How can you tell this Antoninian was minted in Colonia?
Boats? I love them on coins. That is a nice Hadrian galley, Whiz. and happy birthday! Here are some of mine.[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
I finally found my Aggripina with her donkey. I must say though, on this coin the donkey looks better than Aggripina. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Dot't worry, Steve. I have a donkey too. Does that mean i have bad taste? I love this design.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I could not agree more, sonlarson. I collect coins because of the history behind them, of the people who used them, their lives and travails, and...
Beautiful medal, Catbert! The end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th saw many important naval actions such as described by your...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I added this late date cent to my collection recently. Tried to attribute it by looking at the Holmes pictures, but no success....
Many thanks for your comments. The interesting thing about the Rhode Island piece is that although described as a medal, some appear to have...
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Some scary depictions on some of these coins! But steve's man-headed bovine tops them all. That one is weird. I don't have any scary coins - but...
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