Here's the one in my collection: [ATTACH] Julia Domna, AD 193-211. Roman AR Denarius, 2.97 g, 19.35 mm, 6 h. Rome, AD 214. Obv: IVLIA PIA FELIX...
This is an informative thread. I knew next to nothing about this coin, which I've had for 25 years or more. [IMG] Constantine X and Eudocia, AD...
That is a well-rendered, expressive portrait, indeed, @Orfew! A worthy addition to your numophylacium for sure! This portrait of Faustina is...
For the first time ever, I didn't win a single coin in one of his auctions. Prices went crazy.
Aurelian is fun to collect. I like the long-necked ones! [IMG] Aurelian, AD 279-275. Roman billon antoninianus, 3.61 gm, 20.6 mm, 12 h. Milan,...
I have only posted this one a single time and I nearly forgot about it. Sad, because it's a nice coin. So this seems an opportune time to post it...
IVNONI REGINAE -- To Queen Juno! [IMG] Sabina, AD 117-137. Roman AR denarius, 3.28 g, 19.4 mm, 6 h. Rome, AD 128-134. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA...
People make casts of coins for legitimate reasons, such as sharing the coins with others for die studies. In years past, plaster casts were...
Very cool coin, @DonnaML! I'm so glad you're feeling better, too! Here's a stag biga on a provincial. [IMG] Julia Mamaea, AD 222-235. Roman...
Red, white, and blue! [IMG] Faustina I, AD 138-140. Roman AR denarius, 3.13 g, 18.3 mm, 5 h. Rome, AD 138-139. Obv: FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG P...
Likely spam-bots doing it after humans creating accounts.
It's a spam-a-rama! :mad:
More likely to be Marcus Aurelius and Faustina II, I think. There are a fair number of such coins, such as RPC IV.3, 4980 and RPC IV.2, 6412.
I love it when a long-sought-after coin slips under the radar and, as a specialist collector, I'm able to appreciate it for its rarity and pick it...
Acquired during my Mamaea bender three years ago. I have not posted it since. Let's see your coins you don't often post! It's better than looking...
Here's my specimen, which certainly made the rounds at the various stores in Hadrianopolis. [IMG] Caracalla, AD 198-217. Roman provincial AE...
Too many to show, so I'll just show the biggest. [IMG] Gordian III, AD 238-244. Roman Provincial Æ 35 mm, 26.72 g, 6 h. Pisidia, Antioch, AD...
What an interesting reverse type, @Victor_Clark! No VIRTVS for me, just this common Genio Augusti from Antioch: [IMG] Maximinus II Daia, AD...
Money we really don't need it We make out alright Letting the other guy feed that Jukebox Saturday night [MEDIA] Enjoying coins that OTHER...
Even on well-worn coins, they can be differentiated by hairstyle -- The chignon on Crispina's hairstyle is much bigger, anticipating the giant...
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