The problem, I think, is Mithraic initiates were required to swear an oath of secrecy and dedication. So much of the cult was and is unknown and...
Not sure that was considered beautiful back in the day. I would think good birthin' hips and a heavier figure was considered more attractive....
[ATTACH] PROBUS Antoninianus OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, radiate cuirassed bust right REVERSE: ADVENTVS AVG, Probus on horseback left, holding...
[ATTACH] DIOCLETIAN AE27 Silvered Follis OBVERSE: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right REVERSE: GENIO POPV-L-IROMANI, Genius...
Ditto
Very good tie-in, and some awesome coins
I'm impressed @jamesicus as well. During my 33 years in the army, I met many WWII veterans who had awesome tales to tell. But never anyone as...
Agree. Great detail. Nice coin overall.
Nice coin @Parthicus. I have a slightly different Trajan/Dacian [ATTACH] TRAJAN AR Denarius OBVERSE: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P laureate,...
Love that reverse @Ken Dorney
So many interesting characters during this period, but I will pick Sep Sev, Macrinus, and Severus Alexander. Why? As my grandson might say:...
Sorry. I've had no interaction with this firm.
Super write-up @Smojo. Thanks for the interesting info. [ATTACH] BOEOTIA FEDERAL COINAGE AR Hemidrachm OBVERSE: Boeotian shield REVERSE:...
[ATTACH] MARCUS ANTHONY RESTITUTION AR Denarius OBVERSE: ANTONIVS AVGVR III VIR R P C, Galley left. REVERSE: ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST,...
My thoughts exactly.
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