That is a very interesting interpretation and something I had not really thought about before. These coins would therefore reflect a temporary...
I found the coin below on Ebay and bought it for EUR 57. It is an imitation of a Magnentius bronze. The legend is blundered (note the TOV instead...
What is interesting is that the different mints show different barbarians. Constantinople and Antiochia seem to show a Parthian (as indicated by...
... and Alexandria: [ATTACH]
This one is from Thessalonica:[ATTACH]
Here is a piece from Aquilea: [ATTACH]
Here is an example from Antioch: [ATTACH]
This is probably my nicest fallen horsemen (Constantinople): [ATTACH]
A wonderful coin! I think Maximinus I "Victoria Germ" series has gained in interest since the discovery of battle field at the Harzhorn in...
This is my favorite Aurelian from my collection. The coin celebrates his role in the defeat of the Goths at the battle of Naissus in AD 269. While...
As for the price, 8 dollars is of course an unbeatable and it was probably great fun to study and research the piece. However, budget permitting,...
I think at least artistically Aurelian's reform of the coin system was a step backwards. I like his early naturalistic coins like this...
The Dollar lost about 97% of its value over the last 100 years, but its still worth having:) Despite the great debasement, it was apparent still...
Here is another common and inexpensive Constantinian coin from my collection. The coin shows a common standard bust, which is, however,...
That is interesting. The pretty-style is, however, much rarer than the plainer style. Maybe one engraver was only called upon for a special occasion.
Maybe you are right. However, just to compare two Nicomedia-stype folles (both from my collection): 1. The usual follis with large and rather...
Here is another common and generally inexpensive coin, which I think has a special aesthetic quality to it. I think the bust is superbe and I...
Here is Contantine II, which I bought recently solely for the nice and somewhat unusual bust. It is the way how the head sits on the shoulders,...
Another nice and special bust: [ATTACH]
Here is my most special Crispus bust type. The helmet and his cuirass are finely decorated. Note the battle scene on the shield. The engraver must...
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