Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Scarce Bust Type Caracalla Ant.
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Orielensis, post: 4617476, member: 96898"]I like this bust type and your coin for its clear depiction of Roman scale armor (<i>lorica squamata</i>) on Caracalla's back. That's a nice detail in my opinion.</p><p><br /></p><p>And of course [USER=19463]@dougsmit[/USER] has a splendid example of the Pluto type I'm currently looking for! What a nice Cerberus!</p><p><br /></p><p>Mine is the same bust type but unfortunately doesn't have any underworld deities or three-headed dogs:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1143558[/ATTACH] </p><p><font size="3">Caracalla, Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 213–217 AD, Rome mint. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; bust of Caracalla, radiate, draped, cuirassed, seen from behind, r. Rev: VENVS VICTRIX; Venus, draped, standing l., holding Victory in extended r. hand and spear in l. hand, leaning on shield. 23mm, 4.60g. Ref: RIC IV Caracalla 311C. Ex JAZ Numismatics, Ex Mat collection.</font>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Orielensis, post: 4617476, member: 96898"]I like this bust type and your coin for its clear depiction of Roman scale armor ([I]lorica squamata[/I]) on Caracalla's back. That's a nice detail in my opinion. And of course [USER=19463]@dougsmit[/USER] has a splendid example of the Pluto type I'm currently looking for! What a nice Cerberus! Mine is the same bust type but unfortunately doesn't have any underworld deities or three-headed dogs: [ATTACH=full]1143558[/ATTACH] [SIZE=3]Caracalla, Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 213–217 AD, Rome mint. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; bust of Caracalla, radiate, draped, cuirassed, seen from behind, r. Rev: VENVS VICTRIX; Venus, draped, standing l., holding Victory in extended r. hand and spear in l. hand, leaning on shield. 23mm, 4.60g. Ref: RIC IV Caracalla 311C. Ex JAZ Numismatics, Ex Mat collection.[/SIZE][/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
>
Scarce Bust Type Caracalla Ant.
>
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...