Marcus Aurelius Carus was more secure in his physical appearance than his distant predecessor, Otho, and didn't feel the need for a toupee or much...
Two new additions to my collection of Gordian and Tranquillina confronted bust types. I think it's interesting that Homonoia and Serapis look very...
It's almost over, but I haven't had time to post until just this evening. Vulcan -- the Roman version of the Greek Ἥφαιστος -- was the the god...
Far from rare but I thought it was interesting. They are next to impossible to obtain with complete legends on the reverse. Post anything you feel...
Not the easiest style to replicate! [MEDIA] [ATTACH] Faustina Sr, AD 138-141. Roman AR denarius; 3.83 g, 18.2 mm. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped...
[MEDIA] [ATTACH] Sabina, Augusta AD 117-137. Roman AR denarius; 3.12 g, 17.9 mm. Rome, AD 134. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust,...
A new purchase. I've always wanted one of these because Isis is one cool goddess! Post anything you feel is relevant! [ATTACH] Claudius II...
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Is it just me, or does Elagabalus look like a caveman? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The reverse of this sestertius of Faustina II issued under her father (RIC 1386b) supposedly depicts "Venus Genetrix standing left, holding apple...
Two middle bronzes of Faustina II, each with a very similar portrait and identical legends, but with reverses bearing devices that are mirror...
This item has piqued my interest. I've never seen this coin ever and I can't find another example online. It's not in the British Museum...
I think I'll pass on this one. I already have this one: [ATTACH]
What's going on with this one? The reverse inscription is supposed to read PAX EXERCITI (peace of the army; genitive masculine singular) but this...
A new addition from @John Anthony . Nobody can seem to agree on where and when it was minted. RIC is unable to assign it to a specific city and...
Interesting news story about the discovery of six statues dating back 2,000 years in the ruins of Magnesia. The statues were unearthed in the...
Flyspecking, I know. Nonetheless, I welcome your comments or any similar coins you'd like to share. I have a pair of bronze coins of Faustina II...
Most of the time, Juno's clothing is rather featureless, such as on these coins: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] But on these coins, the goddess decided to...
Denarius, middle bronze and sestertius. All I'm missing is the aureus. Post your examples of various denominations with the same reverse...
Yeah, this thread is about flyspecking -- my apologies. All comments and relevant coins/examples welcome! I have two coins of Julia Domna...
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