Certainly not a dull coin David. This is my pulvinaria coin from Domitian. [ATTACH] Domitian, denarius. RIC II 271 (Titus), RSC 399a. 19 mm,...
I know, but that’s in Egypt. What apparently was new is that this statue stood at the Isis sanctuary in Benevento (in Campanië). This means that...
Unrecognizable indeed. His identity cannot be seen from his face but was written in hieroglyphs. That’s what the sign beneath the statue tells us...
and another interesting statue with Domitian as a pharaoh…… It was new that a ruler outside of Egypt was shown as a pharoah. [ATTACH]
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One of the interesting and beautiful statues at the exhibition. A statue with a portrait of Nero that has been changed into Domitian. [ATTACH]
As being a friend of the ‘Rijksmuseum voor Oudheden’ in Leiden in the Netherlands I would like to ask your attention for the marvelous exhibition...
This is a top ten I love. Ten coins and with every coin an enthusiastic explanation why you love the coin. Beautiful coins. The Nike coin is...
Without doubt my Cleo VII coin. But then, it’s not easy to find this lady in a better condition :) [ATTACH] EGYPT: CLEOPATRA VII Cleopatra VII....
Wow, that’s cheap! Congrats…… Paid some more for my sestertius…… With nice green patina just like yours :) [ATTACH]
Beautiful display @Spaniard :woot: Museum worthy ! Do you use different sizes for those coin display holders or is it ‘one size fits all?’ ....
Lovely ladies indeed @Deacon Ray and a beautiful presentation ! This far I bought only one of the Julia’s. What stops me from buying more of...
Beautiful coins @Gam3rBlake :) Just as David said, I really do believe that you paid more for this coin cause it’s slabbed, compared to coins in...
Nice coins :) My small Livia coin minted in Cilicia with a pleasing portrait. [ATTACH] Livia Augusta, Cilicia. 3.7 g, 17,60 mm. Obv. No...
I agree with @sand that I would only buy a repaired coin that was glued together, as long as no attempt was made to hide the seams and with no...
Found this …. 260 AD. Cologne or Lugdunum mint. Obv: GALLIENVS P F AVG legend with radiate, cuirassed bust right. Rev: VIRT GALLIENI AVG legend...
I think it’s sad that a serious dealer of ancient coins is selling convincing fakes and by doing this helps to spread fakes on the market, knowing...
Very interesting coin @Mat Those coins with striking errors are great ! My boring piece :) [ATTACH]
It was a bargain cause of the wear but that was a long time ago. Compared to other denarii with a Julius Caesar head it was a cheap/budget coin....
My ‘budget’ Julius Caesar with portrait though not so cheap as your coin ;) [ATTACH]
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