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<p>[QUOTE="CoinBlazer, post: 3914113, member: 94776"]Well, I can officially make one of these considering that I own at least 5. I own 25 ancient coins! I'm shocked that it is that many. I received my first ancient coin in the Spring of 2019 so technically, all of my ancients qualify for this list. I will show the coin, attribution, and why it is in my top 5 list. But first I want to thank the many many many generous donors who have donated coins to my novice collection</p><p>[USER=10461]@lordmarcovan[/USER] </p><p>[USER=91461]@Ryro[/USER] </p><p>[USER=95247]@tenbobbit[/USER] </p><p>[USER=76194]@Sallent[/USER] </p><p>[USER=42773]@John Anthony[/USER] </p><p><br /></p><p>Lets get this party going!</p><p><b>#5 </b></p><p><b>Probus AE Antoninianus. Antioch mint. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / CLEMENTIA TEMP, emperor standing right with sceptre, receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left with sceptre, H in lower centre with dot. XXI.</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>[ATTACH=full]1031687[/ATTACH] </b></p><p>This coin, "donated" to me (I did [USER=10461]@lordmarcovan[/USER] a favor...) is one of my favorites due to its immaculate quality comparative to my other coins, strong strike and no major dings or dents.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>#4</b></p><p><b>Paphos Mint, Cyprus</b></p><p><b>Head of Bearded Hercules right/Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt</b></p><p><b>[ATTACH=full]1031688[/ATTACH] </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p>This coin, given away by [USER=91461]@Ryro[/USER] is special because I always had a sweet spot for ancient Egypt and to have a coin recognizes an Egyptian ruler is an amazing coin to have for me!</p><p><br /></p><p>#3</p><p><b>HADRIAN</b></p><p><b>117-138 AD. AR Denarius (17mm, 2.89gm). Struck 134-138 AD. Head right / Egypt reclining against basket left, holding sistrum, ibis at feet. RIC II 297; RSC 99.</b></p><p><b>Ex-Savoca</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>[ATTACH=full]1031689[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1031690[/ATTACH] </b></p><p>This coin is special due to Hadrian being such a popular ancient figure in Roman history and its a coin that has a large historical basis. Thanks again [USER=91461]@Ryro[/USER] </p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>#2</b></p><p><b>M. Aurelius Scarus 118 BC AR Denarius</b></p><p><b>3.95g 19mm Narbo Mint</b></p><p><b>M AVRELI ROMA XVI monogram behind helmeted head of Roma right</b></p><p><b>Gallic warrior driving biga right, SCAVRI below/ L LIC CN DOM</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>[ATTACH=full]1031691[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1031692[/ATTACH] </b></p><p>This coin is special because it was my first non- Roman Empire coin, and it developed my interest into the pre-imperial age.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Before we get to #1, we need an honorable mention</b></p><p><br /></p><p>15 ancient coins from [USER=95247]@tenbobbit[/USER] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1031676[/ATTACH] </p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>and #1...my first ancient coin!</b></p><p><b>Valens, AE3 of Aquileia.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>DN VALEN-S PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.</b></p><p><b>SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.</b></p><p><b>Left field: B.</b></p><p><b>Mintmark SMAQP.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>RIC IX Aquileia 9b, type ii(a)</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>[ATTACH=full]1031682[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1031683[/ATTACH] </b></p><p><b>So why is this coin special? I don't think an explanation is required, its my first ancient coin. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>To all the donators, educators and anyone who replied, liked and contributed to my ancients collection, here's to another hundred years of ancient coins!</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>-Michael</b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="CoinBlazer, post: 3914113, member: 94776"]Well, I can officially make one of these considering that I own at least 5. I own 25 ancient coins! I'm shocked that it is that many. I received my first ancient coin in the Spring of 2019 so technically, all of my ancients qualify for this list. I will show the coin, attribution, and why it is in my top 5 list. But first I want to thank the many many many generous donors who have donated coins to my novice collection [USER=10461]@lordmarcovan[/USER] [USER=91461]@Ryro[/USER] [USER=95247]@tenbobbit[/USER] [USER=76194]@Sallent[/USER] [USER=42773]@John Anthony[/USER] Lets get this party going! [B]#5 Probus AE Antoninianus. Antioch mint. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / CLEMENTIA TEMP, emperor standing right with sceptre, receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left with sceptre, H in lower centre with dot. XXI. [ATTACH=full]1031687[/ATTACH] [/B] This coin, "donated" to me (I did [USER=10461]@lordmarcovan[/USER] a favor...) is one of my favorites due to its immaculate quality comparative to my other coins, strong strike and no major dings or dents. [B] #4 Paphos Mint, Cyprus Head of Bearded Hercules right/Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt [ATTACH=full]1031688[/ATTACH] [/B] This coin, given away by [USER=91461]@Ryro[/USER] is special because I always had a sweet spot for ancient Egypt and to have a coin recognizes an Egyptian ruler is an amazing coin to have for me! #3 [B]HADRIAN 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (17mm, 2.89gm). Struck 134-138 AD. Head right / Egypt reclining against basket left, holding sistrum, ibis at feet. RIC II 297; RSC 99. Ex-Savoca [ATTACH=full]1031689[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1031690[/ATTACH] [/B] This coin is special due to Hadrian being such a popular ancient figure in Roman history and its a coin that has a large historical basis. Thanks again [USER=91461]@Ryro[/USER] [B] #2 M. Aurelius Scarus 118 BC AR Denarius 3.95g 19mm Narbo Mint M AVRELI ROMA XVI monogram behind helmeted head of Roma right Gallic warrior driving biga right, SCAVRI below/ L LIC CN DOM [ATTACH=full]1031691[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1031692[/ATTACH] [/B] This coin is special because it was my first non- Roman Empire coin, and it developed my interest into the pre-imperial age. [B] Before we get to #1, we need an honorable mention[/B] 15 ancient coins from [USER=95247]@tenbobbit[/USER] [ATTACH=full]1031676[/ATTACH] [B] and #1...my first ancient coin! Valens, AE3 of Aquileia. DN VALEN-S PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Left field: B. Mintmark SMAQP. RIC IX Aquileia 9b, type ii(a) [ATTACH=full]1031682[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1031683[/ATTACH] So why is this coin special? I don't think an explanation is required, its my first ancient coin. :) To all the donators, educators and anyone who replied, liked and contributed to my ancients collection, here's to another hundred years of ancient coins! -Michael[/B][/QUOTE]
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