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Message:: [QUOTE="DonnaML, post: 7653266, member: 110350"]I know that 2021 is only a bit less than half over, but there are several coins I've posted -- my Arcadius solidus, a few Roman Republican coins, etc. -- that I'm reasonably certain will be in my Top 10 for the year. Here's another one that just arrived today that falls in the same category: I can't really imagine that I'll be purchasing enough coins I like better over the next six months that this one won't still be in my top 10.  There's nothing rare or unusual about it (in fact, it's a common type), but I really love the way it looks, both as photographed by the dealer and in hand.  In fact, it's one of the nicest examples of the type that I've seen. Nerva AR Denarius, Rome Jan-Sep 97 AD. Obv. Laureate head right, IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TRP COS III P P / Rev. Two clasped hands in front of legionary eagle left at top of standard resting on prow left, CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM. RIC II Nerva 15, RSC II (Cohen) 29, BMCRE III Nerva 29, cf. Sear RCV II 3021 (COS II, otherwise same). 18 mm., 3.37 g. Purchased from Patrick Guillard Collection, Paris, France, May 2021. [ATTACH=full]1315778[/ATTACH] Nerva's nose doesn't even look ridiculous for once! Most of the descriptions say that the clasped hands are holding the standard, but that's not what it looks like to me -- I think it's behind the hands. Please post a coin that you already believe will be in your Top 10 for the year. (I won't hold you to it!)[/QUOTE]