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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;zumbly, post: 1838835, member: 57495&quot;]2013 was the first year that I started to seriously collect ancients.&nbsp; I bought 158 coins this year, some of which haven&#039;t arrived.&nbsp; Even as I&#039;m beginning to broaden my collecting horizons, I find myself being more discerning in my choices,&nbsp; so I wouldn&#039;t be surprised if I buy significantly fewer coins in 2014.&nbsp; That said, I also wouldn&#039;t be surprised if at the end of next year I look back at this post and chuckle at my own optimism/naivety.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are my favorite 5 of the year :</p><p><br /></p><p>#5. <b>MAGNUS MAXIMUS </b>AE4 - Campgate</p><p>I don&#039;t like LRBs and I don&#039;t like the linear lines of all those well-built Constantinian campgates.&nbsp; But this ramshackled little one I absolutely love.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]305204[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#4. <b>POSTUMUS</b> Double sestertius with double Victory reverse</p><p>I&#039;m such a fan of the jolly-looking Postumus portraits that I bought 8 of them this year.&nbsp; He looks the least jolly on this coin, but it&#039;s turned out to be my favorite despite the gruff mien he has on it.&nbsp; I also like that he practised recycling for these double sestertii.&nbsp; Based on the size and weight, this one was probably a 1st century as.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]305205[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#3. <b>SEVERUS ALEXANDER</b> AE of TROAS, Alexandria Troas</p><p>A coin with a few problems, but for me the appeal is all about the charming and detailed pastoral scene on the reverse.&nbsp; I&#039;m always happy to look at it when I get a little tired of all the gods, goddesses, soldiers, standards, galleys, thrones and temples.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]305206[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#2. <b>AEMILIAN </b>AE of MYSIA, Parium</p><p>The coin that made my bank account go ouch.&nbsp; But scarce ruler + rare issue + great condition + architectural type = worth every penny.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]305207[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#1. <b>ANTONINUS PIUS </b>As</p><p>About half the coins I buy I specifically seek out, the others are those that speak to me when I see them.&nbsp; This one really belongs in both categories, and happily, once I had it in hand it didn&#039;t disappoint.&nbsp; A scarce, historic and picturesque issue from my personal favorite Emperor.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]305208[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This seems to also be an appropriate place to thank everyone on CT for the warm welcome I received when I joined and the selfless sharing of knowledge I continue to benefit from.&nbsp; And keep those excellent coin pictures coming!&nbsp; Have a Happy New Year!!</p><p><br /></p><p>Z.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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