Julius Caesar denarius Graccus - 12 AR Caesar set completed

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  1. Andres2

    Andres2 Well-Known Member

    Received this JC denarius to finally complete my 12 Caesar silver set.
    This was the most difficult & expensive coin to get within my budget of $1500 for the set.
    others were Galba and Otho , not cheap eighter.

    I added the 6 good emperors to the first 12 , now its an 18 emperor set,
    spend $1900 in total.

    I used an old display case for the set, glued the plastic coin containers onto the black felt,
    made small round dark blue felt to put in the containers , looks nice imho.
    it has little magnetics to close the display , its suitable to hang on a wall.

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    All were struck in Rome, except for Augustus (Cordoba Spain) , Tiberius and Claudius, both struck in Caesarea Cappadocia and the Caligula is a Fouree.

    I now own 2 sets of 18 emperors , one in bronze and one in silver, dont think I'm going for gold, thats a bridge too far for me.

    Dont hesitate to show your silver emperor sets, thanks.
     
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Very cool, congrats.

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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Well done. Beautiful displays.
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  5. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Very nice @Andres2 ! That is very nice having the 18 in a great presentation case... AR's and AE's make a fantastic statement! Congrats.
     
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  6. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Well done @Andres2 . You made some really nice choices to fill those spots. I especially like the Julius Caesar.

    Here are my 12 Caesars sets. They are all silver except for 2 bronze coins in the third set.

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  7. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    ANTONINE DYNASTY:

    Antoninus Pius Annona Denarius.jpg
    Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161.
    Roman AR denarius, 3.18 g, 18.2 mm, 6 h.
    Rome, AD 148-149.
    ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head, right.
    Rev: COS IIII, Annona standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand over modius and resting left hand on anchor.
    Refs: RIC 175; BMCRE 659-659; RSC 284; RCV --.

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    Faustina I, AD 138-141.
    Roman AR denarius, 3.50 g, 17.5 mm, 5 h.
    Rome, AD 141-161.
    Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right.
    Rev: AVGVSTA, Vesta standing left, holding simpulum and palladium.
    Refs: RIC 368; BMC 435-8; Cohen 108; RCV 4587; CRE 153.
    Notes: ex-Stoecklin collection.

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    Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180.
    Roman AR denarius, 3.53 g, 17.4 mm, 1 h.
    Rome, AD 169.
    Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII, laureate head right.
    Rev: LIBERAL AVG V COS III, Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae.
    Refs: RIC 206; BMCRE 492; Cohen 412; RCV 4914; MIR 181.

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    Faustina II, AD 147-175.
    Roman AR Denarius, 2.84 g, 18.5 mm, 6 h.
    Rome, AD 150-152, under Antoninus Pius.
    Obv: FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII FIL, bare-headed and draped bust right.
    Rev: CONCORDIA, Concordia standing facing, head left, holding skirt and cornucopiae.
    Refs: RIC III 501 (Pius); BMCRE 1078 note (Pius); Cohen/RSC 46; RCV --; CRE 166; ERIC II --.

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    Lucilla, AD 164-169.
    Roman AR denarius, 3.42 g, 18.2 mm, 6 h.
    Rome, AD 164-166.
    Obv: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, bare-headed and draped bust, right.
    Rev: VENVS, Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and vertical scepter in left hand.
    Refs: RIC 784; BMCRE4 322-24; Cohen 70; RCV 5491; MIR 16; CRE 261; ERIC II 35.

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    Lucius Verus, AD 161-169.
    Roman AR Denarius, 17 mm, 3.36g, 6h.
    Rome, AD 168.
    Obv: L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right.
    Rev: FORT RED TR P VIII IMP V COS III, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
    Refs: RIC 586; BMC 477; Cohen 111; RCV 5350; MIR 170.

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    Commodus, AD 177-192.
    Roman AR denarius, 3.42 g, 18 mm, 12 h.
    Rome, AD 180.
    Obv: M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right.
    Rev: LIB AVG TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P, Liberalitas standing left, holding tessera and cornucopiae.
    Refs: RIC 10a; Cohen 301; BMC 4.

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    Crispina, AD 180-182
    Roman AR denarius, 3.15 g, 19.5 mm, 11 h
    Rome, AD 177-180
    Obv: CRISPINA AVG, bare-headed and draped bust, right
    Rev: DIS GENITALIBVS, large rectangular altar, garlanded and lighted
    Refs: RIC 281a; BMCRE 31-32; RSC 15; RCV 5999 var.; MIR 18, 8-4a; CRE 277.
     
  8. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Beautiful coins, all!
    Congrats on completing your set @Andres2
     
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  9. cmezner

    cmezner do ut des Supporter

    Awesome collection & presentation @Andres2 & @Orfew

    Lots of Kudos for all the great coins!!
     
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  10. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Seutonius 12 - 12 Caesars PLUS Vindex

    My set is more of a "Dog's Breakfast" :)

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  11. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..fantastic!..i'm still 3 short on the 12(in silver)...too kool for school on the 18 display..my commendations on "6" rather than 5 also..i think this should be the new norm..super good idea..i'm going to follow suit! :) Marcus Aurelius Lucius Verus ..the 6 good emp. silver complete 003.JPG Marcus Aurelius Lucius Verus ..the 6 good emp. silver complete 004.JPG
     
  12. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Oh, what the heck

    12 Caesars
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    Mark Anthony Legionary Denarii
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  13. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Here is my Super Six

    ANOTHER Dog's Breakfast!

    NERVA
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    TRAJAN
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    HADRIAN
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    ANTONINUS PIUS
    RI Antoninus Pius 138-161 BCE BI Tet Alexandria Egypt Dikaiosyne Scale.jpg

    MARCUS AURELIUS
    RI MARCUS AURELIUS AR Den as Caesar TR POT VI COS II - Genius stg at altar hldg standard.jpg

    LUCIUS VERUS
    RI Lucius Verus 161-169 CE AE As 24mm Mars w Trophy.jpg
     
  14. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Those Legionairy denarii are great @Bing. I doubt I will ever be able to make a full set like yours but I would like to own one eventually.
     
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  15. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

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  16. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Looks good to me now... (I accidently posted too early).

    Hey, you posted a FROWN for the Six Good Emperors!

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  17. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ah, too quick on the trigger eh?!...ahaha..yeah i guess i did..^^
     
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  18. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    I rather like that compliment!

    Here is our family pic, Bro by Another Mo! (LOL, figger THAT one out!)

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  19. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Congrats Andres2, great set and nice JC portrait.
     
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  20. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    Must've been birthed by CAESARean! :woot::smuggrin::hilarious:
     
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  21. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Congratulations on completing your set @Andres2 ! Are you going to hang it?
     
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