Nice addition! :)
Big contrast between the obverse and reverse. However, as long as Faustina II's hairstyle is clear, it is ok with me. :) [ATTACH]
Here is my worn legionary denarius. Purchased long time ago, but I still like it. [ATTACH]
Nice pickup, @Roman Collector. In addition to the elephant biga, I also like the crowning Victory on the reverse, and Roma's Phrygian helmet. Very...
I believe the silver is from the mines at Laurion. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mines_of_Laurion
Hi @Gam3rBlake, have you thought about how to display and enjoy your denarii after picking up Nerva and Marcus Aurelius? Maybe a coin slab box, or...
Congrats to your new pickups, @Gam3rBlake :) I was watching today's auction as well, but didn't win the coin I was looking for.
Congrats to your 28k. Very nice coin, and great writeup. :happy:
Cool piece! :)
I think the reverse legend of my Faustina Junior denarius says Concordia. I am not totally sure, since I purchased the coin for the hairstyle...
Concordia represents harmony and agreement in the Roman world. I would therefore imagine that the purpose of the issue is either harmony for a...
My Elagabalus denarius, with Salus in reverse. [ATTACH]
I just found these stone and bone cowries in my coin tray box. :) [ATTACH]
While holding this worn coin, I also imagine people buying bread with it during the Byzantine times. I guess such feeling is one reason why I like...
I think they are called this way because of the small coin sizes.
Here are my bronze cowrie and "ant-money". :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nice pickup! :)
Nice toning. Thanks for sharing. :)
Beautiful coin, @Sulla80. The young Faustina II portrait is the most attractive among various Roman empresses, IMHO. :)
Here is my bronze coin from the Bithynia area. [ATTACH] Kings of Bithynia, Prusias II (182-149 BC). Æ (23mm, 5.85g, 12h). Obv: Wreathed head of...
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