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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Shea19, post: 4509490, member: 90981&quot;]I recently added two new bronzes from Antioch: an “As” of Nerva and a “semis” of Domitian.&nbsp; I always enjoy the portrait styles on the Antioch bronzes, generally a much different look than the usual Imperial portraits.</p><p><br /></p><p>First, I picked up this Nerva “As” from the last Naville auction...I love the unusual portrait on this one.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1117498[/ATTACH]</p><p>Nerva, Antioch, circa 96-98, AE “As” (25.5mm., 14.34g). Laureate head right/ Rev. Large S C; below, Θ ; all within wreath. McAlee 421i. RPC 3487.</p><p><br /></p><p>I thought this was a stronger-looking depiction of Nerva than what is usually seen.&nbsp; He of course still has his prominent nose, but he has a little more meat on him...I think he kind of resembles a cross between Galba and Trajan Decius.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also picked up this nice left-facing “semis” of Domitian.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1117497[/ATTACH]</p><p>Antioch. Domitian, as Caesar, 69-81. AE &#039;Semis&#039; (Bronze, 21 mm, 7.26g), DOMITI[ANVS CAE]SAR Laureate head of Domitian to left. <i>Rev.</i> Large S•C within wreath. McAlee 403e. RPC II 2017</p><p><br /></p><p>Let’s see your bronzes of Nerva and Domitian from Antioch (or any of your other favorite Antioch bronzes you’d like to share).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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