I didn’t know Yeats weighed in on numismatic designs. Fascinating.
As the OP of the post that ultimately went off the rails (not my fault), I will require 20% of all revenues generated.
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I read Sumerian-Akkadian. The cuneiform tablet says, “We have been trying to reach you about your chariot’s extended warranty…”
That Dafne looks hot off the press. Coin #1 from those dies.
I love that Divine Galerius reverse. It really does look like an angel floating above that tomb or mausoleum. That would probably really upset...
Lovely Julia Maesa. I’m in the market for a denarius of her. I like how the die engravers typically show her aged face. On some coins she looks a...
Honestly, it doesn’t look like any Tetrarchic bust I’ve ever seen. Which is why I find it so enigmatic.
An amazing coin. That would be a holy grail for me as well. Rob wouldn’t happen to have another one hiding in his couch cushions would he? And...
I was going to go with a tetradrachm from Athens as my favorite of these, until I read your discussion of the seal. It’s fascinating to have an...
Great Owl! That Calpurnius Piso coin has an interesting die engraving style. Great coins.
It’s just one coin! Just rotated.
Sorry to hear of this diagnosis, SA. I’m sure you have a lot of people surrounding you with love, prayer, and good thoughts. “So come, dear...
Who looks down on this type? It’s fascinating.
Love the young Nero portrait.
Jealous of that Octavian and Marcus Antonius! What a historic coin!
Dear Cointalkers, Are you despondent and filled with jealousy watching others post their Top 10 lists filled with fleur de coin treasures? Then...
That “chest holding three purses” reverse is enigmatic. As are a lot of provincial reverse designs. A great collecting focus.
Lovely grapes and vine on that triobol.
I love that Constantius II solidus with the facing portrait. Wonderfully full reverse making use of all the space.
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