Emperor Otho

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by PMONNEY, Dec 5, 2016.

  1. PMONNEY

    PMONNEY Flaminivs

    What is your best portrait of the elusive emperor Otho ?
     

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  3. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Since I recently lost out on a bronze of Antioch, my best portrait is of the sole denarius I own...

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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice examples. Wouldn't mine a better one in time.

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  5. PMONNEY

    PMONNEY Flaminivs

    Sorry to hear. In the meantime, here is my bronze from Antioch. here islso a coin from Alexandria which I failed to get !
     

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  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    This was one of my favorite coins in my old first Roman collection.

    But I actually kinda like @Mikey Zee 's example a little more, for its contrasting toning and nicer reverse.

    Mine was a nice wholesome example, though. Good portrait, full name showing in the obverse legends. Those were my two primary criteria.

    I also thought it was kinda neat how the truncation of the bust on the obverse followed the slightly irregular shape of the flan.

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  7. PMONNEY

    PMONNEY Flaminivs

    My two Othos are a denarius and a bronze:
     

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