[ATTACH] Constantine and victory over the Sarmations.
The owl is an eagle?
I just realized this thread is "provincials" ...I guess I should read the titles before I post coins (imperials).
Love that Nero, TIF! Real nice and hardly no molestation at all! Seriously, it is sooooo beautiful!
[ATTACH] Marcus Aurelius AE Sestertius O: M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS PM, laureate head right R: TR POT XIX IMP II COS III SC, Providentia...
[ATTACH] Hadrian Sestertius Rome Mint 125-128AD O: HADRIANVS AVGGVSTVS, laureate bust right R: COS III, S-C across fields, Aequitas standing...
Well now..the only thing left to deduce is the pronunciation. would someone who is hooked on phonics want to give it a try?
The first one is a "heads I win" "heads I win" type coin. Nice.
Congratulations on a wonderful addition to your collection! It is a great looking coin and the history makes it greater!
I found these as well so I think its correct (unless somebody jumps in here with other data). What is the big I all about? Is this a common...
[ATTACH] This coin weighs 14.68 grams. I think it was struck at Side in the province of Pamphylia. I think the reverse is Apollo holding a patera...
Dang! I forgot about aliens.
Actually, I will be taking mine into the great unknown. My remains will be shot into deep space with my coins. :astronaut:
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Amen, my brother!
[ATTACH] On the topic of value and quality of ancient coins (vs US or bullion): this small coin of Crispus, I think is very attractive and well...
quadrigatus? just when you think you know all the denominations.......
This is a fascinating topic for me as a new comer to ancients. What are these things really worth? My US coin experience was dominated by...
Martin and Doug I am impressed with your analyses and your depth of knowledge. Thanks for sharing this. I think I get it.
OK, I see the die crack and I understand how it is showing degrees of degradation over time. Very helpful. My ignorance knows no bounds so I...
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