2021 was a surprisingly good collecting year. I found a new interest in cult statues and continued collecting Liberalitas/Congiarium types. 10 Gordian III, Aphrodisias, Cult statue between priestess and urn/altar? Ver yrare 9 Crispina, Hypaipa, Cult statue of Artemis Anaitis, extremely rare 8 MA, Magnesia /Meandrum, Cult statue of Artemis Leukophrys with 2 nikai, ex Prof. Dr. Peter Robert Franke 7 Nerva, Congiarium, sestertius 6 Domitian, German captive presenting shield, sestertius ex Vintangelo 5 Trajan, Daican mourning, sestertius ex Antonie Carmona, budget edition. Always wanted one, but not willing to spend too much on the type 4 Victoriatus, Q symbol. Good strike, details, very pretty in hand 3 Demetrios Aniketos, Bactria, Tet. Love the history of the kingdom, would like to have more coins from other rules. Will settle for this for now and foreseeable future. 2 Trajan, denarius, Mars and a kneeling Dacian. Scarce 1 Octavian, Cistophoric Tet, Pergamon. Won't win any concours d'elegance, but I still can't believe I got it for a decent price given the competition for silver this year 0 Trajan (so easy to recognize even in VG condition), Alexandria drachm ex Dattari. Snakes are always welcome in my house. I wanted more but got creamed in the auctions.
Great selections, @Agricantus. My favorites are your snake biga, the Bactria tet, and the Domitian sestertius. I also like the fine Octavia portrait of your #1 coin. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice selection....Love #9 The Crispina, #6 Domitian and #2 The Trajan Denarius.......Congrats on a nice 12 months collecting.
I like the Crispina the most, followed by the Domitian sestertius! A wonderful collecting year for you. Very desirable coins! May 2022 bring you joy in collecting.
7, 8, and 9 for me. I've liked the MA from Magnesia ad Meandrum type for years but have never pulled the trigger on one for some reason. I find the Nerva congiarium a very attractive example, especially the reverse.
These are all great. #1, 2 and 3 are the standouts for me. That Bactrian in particular is enviable. Great year!