Just one ancient

I think 75% of the Roman emperors died of unnatural causes. Pete here is Daddy Theo I and Arcadius. These I got for a song. they are fun and easy to collect. Yep, starting with the military emperors the coins are much less expensive and available. I think my first ancient coin was a Crusader coin from Sicily 1100 AD. I still have it. :hatch: Traci

 

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Then there's always Parthia:



Parthia Vologases III (AD 105-147) Drachm
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with pointed beard; wearing diadem with
loop at top; earring visible; border of dots
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow; blundered Greek legend
Mint: Ecbatana (undated)
Catalog: Sellwood Vologases III Type 78 - Size 20mm

 

I love the look of the Parthian coins. That dude Vologases III gave my man Trajan fits.

We know so little about the Parthians (and the later Sassanians). :crying:

I regret missing the lecture on Parthia at this year's ANA World convention in LA. Did anyone go?

Great coin. (Needless to say, however, there a good many counterfeits out there of both Parthian and Sassanian coins.)


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