Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
My first Roman Provincial Coin from Hispania
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Finn235, post: 7652495, member: 98035"]Nice add! I enjoy the early Western provincials , although my focus is on the exceptionally rare individuals they sometimes portray</p><p><br /></p><p>After the death of Drusus in 23, Tiberius briefly adopted Nero and Drusus, the eldest sons of Germanicus - They were quickly disinherited and banished thanks to the machinations of Sejanus - Unlike Germanicus who enjoyed extensive provincial honors or Drusus who also featured on imperial coins, Nero and Drusus Caesares feature only on this one issue of Tiberius from Carthago Nova during their lifetime</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1315638[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>(A nearly identical issue was also produced for Germanicus and Drusus prior to AD 19, but I don't have an example)</p><p><br /></p><p>Likewise, when Tiberius adopted Caligula as his heir, a new series was produced briefly (curiously absent Gemellus who was nominally co-heir)</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1315640[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>IIRC there is exactly one issue for Caesonia by name, but this SAL AVG is often accepted as a more affordable (read: sub-4 figure) issue of this rare empress</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1315648[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Finn235, post: 7652495, member: 98035"]Nice add! I enjoy the early Western provincials , although my focus is on the exceptionally rare individuals they sometimes portray After the death of Drusus in 23, Tiberius briefly adopted Nero and Drusus, the eldest sons of Germanicus - They were quickly disinherited and banished thanks to the machinations of Sejanus - Unlike Germanicus who enjoyed extensive provincial honors or Drusus who also featured on imperial coins, Nero and Drusus Caesares feature only on this one issue of Tiberius from Carthago Nova during their lifetime [ATTACH=full]1315638[/ATTACH] (A nearly identical issue was also produced for Germanicus and Drusus prior to AD 19, but I don't have an example) Likewise, when Tiberius adopted Caligula as his heir, a new series was produced briefly (curiously absent Gemellus who was nominally co-heir) [ATTACH=full]1315640[/ATTACH] IIRC there is exactly one issue for Caesonia by name, but this SAL AVG is often accepted as a more affordable (read: sub-4 figure) issue of this rare empress [ATTACH=full]1315648[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
My first Roman Provincial Coin from Hispania
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...