Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;zumbly, post: 2365464, member: 57495&quot;]I&#039;ve had a First Tetrarchy argenteus on the want list for awhile, so when my bid for one that I really wanted got scotched in a recent auction, I decided to settle for this one.&nbsp; Even though it was my s̶e̶c̶o̶n̶d̶ third choice, now that it&#039;s been delivered, I&#039;m more than pleased with it, and almost totally over the one that got away <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie80" alt=":shame:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />.&nbsp; The tactile pleasure of having a well-centered, problem-free piece of a silver in hand is just hard to argue with, and the striking flow lines and medium-dark field toning of this particular piece just adds to its eye appeal for me.&nbsp;&nbsp; As usual, please feel free to share any related coins you may have <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]483084[/ATTACH]</p><p><b>GALERIUS, as Caesar</b></p><p>AR Argenteus</p><p>3.36g, 18.4mm</p><p>Rome mint, circa AD 295-297</p><p>RIC 35b</p><p>O: MAXIMIANVS CAES, laureate head right. </p><p>R: PROVIDENTIA AVGG, the four Tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure; gamma in exergue.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in