I've only started collecting ancient coins a few months ago, but I've absorbed a lot of knowledge in that time. Having lurked on this board for...
I would suggest looking at Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt tetradrachms. While not impossible, it might be a tall order to find one better than 'about...
[IMG] (mishmashed from other sources) In April of 217 AD, the emperor Caracalla was assassinated by Marcellus Opellius Macrinus - who became...
While not the purdiest specimen, here's an example that I have that displays PARTHICO on the obverse legend. [IMG] Trajan (AD 98-117) AR Denarius...
Something worthy of note... Accolades were bestowed upon emperors for successful campaigns. Hence the GER stands for 'kicked some German butt',...
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[IMG] Trajan AE Sestertius Rome Mint Struck 114-117 AD O: IMP CAES TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Laureate and draped bust of...
Duly noted.
SMKA seems likely, but I wouldn't completely rule out SMANA.
Clear? ...Best I can do atm. [IMG]
Heh.. My horrible cell phone picture makes her look like a zombie in this photo. I swear this coin is much better in hand. [IMG] Galeria Valeria...
A first step in attributing ancient coins is to identify what figures/deities are being portrayed. For example, Doug has recognized...
Is it a faux pas to post the same theme, albeit a different denomination? [IMG] Faustina Minor A.D. 161 Ӕ As O: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; draped bust...
I recently acquired a few large lots of Roman Republic denarii. Most are in pretty decent shape and fairly easy to identify. However, due to the...
[IMG] [IMG] While not sharing the same dies/legend as your coin's obverse, the portraits are similar. Same celator? Can't say on the pitting...
Perhaps this might give you a tingle down your leg.. [IMG] JULIA MAMAEA AE Sestertius. Rome Mint 222-235 AD O: IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, diademed...
Apologies on crashing your pARty.. [IMG] Seleukid Kingdom Seleukos I Nikator 312-281 BC AE O: Winged head of Medusa right. R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ /...
[IMG] Domitian AR Denarius Rome 94 A.D. O: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII, laureate head of Domitian to right R: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS...
An established pattern of willful unscrupulous business practices is justifiably indictable in comparison to a forgivable honest mistake (or two)....
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