Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
OTD: 41 CE, Gaius Caligula dies BaBigula & the ascen-dunce-y of the world's greatest born loser
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 5528943, member: 19463"]I suppose it is a matter of opinion but I consider the style of the AE coins more pleasing than that on the denarii. Of course I would like a portrait sestertius but what I have is an as </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1240636[/ATTACH] </p><p>and the DIVO AVG temple sestertius. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1240635[/ATTACH] </p><p>I always found it interesting how the 'market' prefers the standard portrait type to this special issue while, a bit later, the special issues for the Colosseum under Titus far outweigh the portrait coins in demand. People want the portrait of the madman. The denarii look more insane than the AE. On the temple dedication sestertius, Caligula appears to be a good guy, Pietas even, and that is not the way he is remembered.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 5528943, member: 19463"]I suppose it is a matter of opinion but I consider the style of the AE coins more pleasing than that on the denarii. Of course I would like a portrait sestertius but what I have is an as [ATTACH=full]1240636[/ATTACH] and the DIVO AVG temple sestertius. [ATTACH=full]1240635[/ATTACH] I always found it interesting how the 'market' prefers the standard portrait type to this special issue while, a bit later, the special issues for the Colosseum under Titus far outweigh the portrait coins in demand. People want the portrait of the madman. The denarii look more insane than the AE. On the temple dedication sestertius, Caligula appears to be a good guy, Pietas even, and that is not the way he is remembered.[/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
>
OTD: 41 CE, Gaius Caligula dies BaBigula & the ascen-dunce-y of the world's greatest born loser
>
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...