New Ancient Silver (Scarce Emperor)

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by stainless, Oct 11, 2011.

  1. stainless

    stainless ANTONINIVS

    Two newest additions. I actually like the imperial better.




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    Galba
    68-89 AD
    AR Denarius, 3.16 g, 17.87 mm
    Obverse: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG
    Reverse: SALVS GEN HUMANI
    RIC 265
    Fair



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    Thesselian League
    196-27 BC
    AR Drachm, 19 mm
    Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; HP monogram behind
    Reverse: Athena Itonia advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield; Π-I across field.
    SNG Copenhagen 303
    Obv: VF, Rev: Fine



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    stainless, Oct 11, 2011
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Cool galba, love the greek...wonder where you got it from ;p
     
    Mat, Oct 12, 2011
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  4. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Congrats on Galba! That drachm is awesome too, I love some of the coins from Thesselian League.
     
    randygeki, Oct 12, 2011
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  5. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    Ah, finally a Galba on C.T. Nice coin with an interesting reverse inscription.
     
    Eduard, Oct 12, 2011
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  6. JWH

    JWH New Member

    Galba is one of the three emperors to reign in less then a year. Good find. Congrats
     
    JWH, Oct 18, 2011
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