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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Mikey Zee, post: 2231803, member: 72818&quot;]Many members have originally started a collection of Roman coins by &#039;Emperor&#039; and ----like me--- have a considerable number of missing examples in any type or denomination. My recent purchase from JA of a &#039;Littleton Roman Emperor Album&#039; vividly emphasized all those &#039;holes&#039;. Since I already purchased a few of these types prior to JA&#039;s sale and purchase, I can&#039;t blame JA or Littleton for my renewed interest LOL</p><p><br /></p><p>My strategy, due to budget constraints, has been to purchase attractive affordable examples with the intention of upgrading in the future by trade and/or cash initiatives wth agreeable dealers.</p><p><br /></p><p>My recent purchases include two sestertius and one denarius: Otho, Pupienus, and Nero Claudius Drusus---this &#039;Drusus&#039; was the younger brother of Tiberius, the youngest son of Livia and the husband of Antonia (daughter of Mark Anthony and Octavia); His children include Claudius and Germanicus---a title Drusus was initially awarded due to numerous victories over Germanic tribes. Drusus died in 9 BC while campaigning against the &#039;Chatti&#039;, from complications sustained after being thrown from his horse. </p><p><br /></p><p>Denarius of Otho; Rome mint 69 AD</p><p>Bare head left, Securitas holding wreath and scepter; 20 mm, 3.11 grams</p><p><br /></p><p>Sestertius of Pupienus; Rome mint 238 AD</p><p>Draped/cuirassed bust right, Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia.</p><p>16.24 grams, 31.0 mm</p><p><br /></p><p>Sestertius of Nero Claudius Drusus; struck under Claudius circa 50-54 AD</p><p>Bare head left; Claudius togate left on curule chair, holding branch surrounded by arms</p><p>21.36 grams, 35 mm</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]438819[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]438820[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]438821[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]438822[/ATTACH] </p><p>I realized this collecting strategy is not for everyone, but for me it helps complete the vast history of the Empire and I hate those damn album holes LOL</p><p><br /></p><p>Please feel free to post any scarce Caesar or Emperor &#039;portrait&#039; that completes the series.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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