I have been wanting a coin depicting Cybele riding a lion for some time. I have a number of coins depicting Cybele because I like her. Therefore,...
As you know, I like these marriage issues of Gordian III and Tranquillina. This one is an architectural issue, too. From what I can tell, it looks...
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I must have a dozen different VIRTVS AVG types of Gallienus, but I'm showing off my favorite one. I like the military figure* on the reverse,...
I know the Gallic Empire has some quality-control issues, but I think nothing compares to the reign of Gallienus for slipshod workmanship on the...
One does not expect genuine examples of this coin to be selling on eBay for such a low price. But what do I know? I'm sure he's an honest seller...
This coin was struck on a rather thick flan with a diameter much smaller than the dies and the legends are largely off the flan: 2.67 g, 13.5 mm,...
Seventeen types were issued during Valerian's and Gallienus' joint reign which presented Gallienus as restitutor (restorer). Out of these 17...
PCGS experts identify this as tooled, re-tooled, hole filled and artificial patina applied. Read about it here. [ATTACH]
These denarii of Plotina and Matidia don't look like the real deal to me! Look like modern struck forgeries. Too bad, too, because the exhibit of...
Archaeologists hypothesize they may have discovered the 3rd-4th century AD mint of the Ancient Roman city of Serdica, the predecessor of today’s...
A couple of antoniniani issued by Philip I, acquired at a local show: [ATTACH] Philip I, AD 244-249. Roman AR Antoninianus, 3.73 g, 22.4 mm, 7...
After the emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (more commonly known as Elagabalus) was assassinated by the praetorian guard, worship of the...
Most of what we know about Tacitus and Florian comes from the Historia Augusta, a collection of (bogus) biographies of Roman emperors of the...
I am excited about a new addition to my collection. I've been studying it all afternoon in light of information in the best source about such...
This coin has one of those notoriously difficult-to-photograph glossy, near-black patinas. I rephotographed this gal in natural sunlight. I love...
The third edition of this valuable guide has just been released.
John Pett, the head of the department of ancient coins at Spink, has died.
It could be worse.
Now, granted you don't see these particular types every day, but they certainly aren't the historical figures or the denominations you expect to...
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