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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Limes, post: 24561676, member: 101013&quot;]Hello everyone,</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s been a while since I posted coins here. But a recent Gorny and Mosch e-sale offers the opportunity to share some latest additions. The coins I won aren&#039;t coins that fall within my usual collection focus, but the rise in prices and increasing living costs forced me to let go of some of my targets. Nevertheless, I&#039;m more then pleased with these additions and three of them offer the opportunity to start learning about new parts of ancient history. And even more notable: I finally added my first Gordian III to my collection! So, here they are:</p><p><br /></p><p>First, a Prutah issued during the rule of governor Pontius Pilate in Judea. I&#039;ve wanted to add this little coin to my collection for a long time, but it just didn&#039;t fit and there were always different targets I went for. I&#039;ve still much to read and learn about these issues, which is a lot a fun!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1556203[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Next, an issue that does fit my collecting preferences, and to my surprise I could snatch this up for opening bid. A scarcer denarius issue of Caracalla, with Pluto and Cerberus on the reverse. The reverse is somewhat weak, which may have deterred other bidders. The portrait is splendid. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1556200[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Next, my first Gordian III. I has taken me about 8 years to finally obtain my first coin of Gordian III, whereas I think Gordian III is for many collectors one of the first emperors to be displayed in their collection. Very happy to add this issue to the collection. Historically interesting too, as this denarius is one of six (RIC 115, 127, 129-131) types struck to mark the marriage of Gordian III to Sabinia Tranquillina in the summer of 240. Also, this denarius was the last issue of the denarius produced for mass circulation in the Roman Empire. It&#039;s a heavy issue, and of overall good quality.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1556201[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>I was able to catch the last one for just over opening price. The really big boys amongst these double sestertii fetch high prices. It goes without saying that this issue however, also considering the horrible reverse, did not attract many bidders. Except for me, and some other person&nbsp; The portrait is just fantastic and I did not have Postumus in my collection. I need to do some reading about the break away Gallic empire, and when I have finally found the time I will surely enjoy it. ID&#039;ing this issue needs more attention. This bust appears to be missing the cuirass, and the reverse seems to be missing the letters &#039;S C&#039;, but OCRE places all the variants under the same RIC 179. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1556202[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for looking, and please share whatever you like <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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