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Title: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on April 17, 2009, 11:36:05 am
Hi,

Quite a while since I posted here. I've added some pics to my gallery.
My Plautilla series is growing constantly. Among the 14 types of denarii minted for her in Rome, there are now 11 showing Here (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=1003&page=1&sort=ta), 5 of them being newly added to my collection.

I also added today an Antioch tetradrachm minted for Otacilia Severa : Here (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-42694)

Corrections and comments are, as always, welcome
Thanks for looking

Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Noah on April 17, 2009, 10:47:30 pm
As always, you have impeccable taste!  Very few have the resources you have to acquire such quality coins, but more telling still, even fewer have your keen eye to select the best of the best...

Best, Noah
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: casata137ec on April 18, 2009, 12:13:39 am
Beautiful collection. After Noah's review I can't really say more...he said it all! ;)

Chris
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: mdelvalle on April 19, 2009, 12:19:34 am
Only the best of the best...

Congratulations
Mario
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Minos on April 19, 2009, 08:00:01 pm
Beurk... ;)

Toutes plus jolies les unes que les autres, un délice pour les yeux :)
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on April 26, 2009, 10:40:41 am
Thanks all,

Yet another Plautilla added. Now 12 out of 14 different types I've recensed for the Rome mint.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-42871

To complete the series, I need now to find a decent CONCORDIA AETERNAE and the very rare CONCORDIA FELIX featuring the 2nd portrait (vertical ridges and low bun)

Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: David Atherton on April 26, 2009, 11:47:29 am
I wish you copious luck in finding the two to complete the series. I too know what it's like to search and search (sometimes in vain) for that one elusive coin to fill a hole in my collection. At least we don't suffer alone.

Wonderful gallery BTW.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 18, 2009, 04:15:40 pm
Hi,

Yesterday was Lyon (Lugdunum) annual coin fair. Not THE big big coin fair as one could expect, but quite a few nice coins, enough for my purse actually.

I came back with a few new coins. Two new characters in my gallery : ORBIANA (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-43305) and HOSTILIAN (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-43304)

and two Siliquae for emperors already represented, but not with silver : THEODOSIVS I (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-43303) and ARCADIVS (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-43302)

Coins to which I should add a recent acquisition from a bid sale : DIVA FAVSTINA II (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-43306) which has probably had better days, but I loved the veiled portrait

Thanks for looking
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Enodia on May 18, 2009, 04:21:50 pm
i like the veiled Faustina Jr. too.

nice additions Potator.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: mdelvalle on May 18, 2009, 05:29:17 pm
Hi Potator,
As always I don't have words. Very nice and rare pieces. Congratulations.

Mario
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 14, 2009, 01:20:36 pm
Hi,

My first Delmatius coin ever is here (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-43979)

Very difficult to photography because of a thick green patina, very pleasant in hand, but AAAARGGGH, it took ages to get a mediocre pic  :P

Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 19, 2009, 11:48:41 am
For a change, I show you a coin I've been searching for ten years or so.
It's a gold ecu minted in Dombes in 1641 for Gaston d'Orleans, prince of Dombes.

Not yet in hand, but I can show you the dealer's pic

Dombes - Gaston d’Orléans (1627-1650) Ecu d’or - 1641.
Av. : +•GASTO•FR VN•REG•VSVFR•PRIN•DOMB•G•
Rv. : +:DOMINVS•ADIVTOR•ET•REDEM•ME•1641:
3.31g -
Ref : Divo manque cf. 177 var. de ponctuation - Fr. 129


"La Dombes" is a region of France situated between Lyon, Villefranche sur Saone and Bourg en Bresse, which has been ruled by princes under the authority of the kings of France during the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, with allowance of minting their own currency.

Their coins were merely copied from the french royal coins, just changing the names and symbols, so that people (most of them couldn't read at this time) would take them as equal to french coins. They were legal tender in the whole kingdom. My interest in that coinage comes from me living a few kilometers from the border of that region. When I started collecting them, 10 years or so ago, there was no recent reference book about them, the last one had been edited in the 19th century. Since then Mr Jean Paul DIVO, the famous swiss numismatist, has writen a very useful book about Dombes coinage, that gives a much better view of the relative rarity of these coins, some of them being very rare.

My growing collection is here (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=2076)

Thanks for looking
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Minos on June 19, 2009, 12:46:31 pm
Nice, but I'm sold to ancients ;D

Au fait, pas si mal ta photo du Delmatius, peut-être un tantinet trop de luminosité mais rien de dramatique.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on August 25, 2009, 04:17:44 pm
Not that I disregard roman coins (all the contrary I like to look at other's treasures at the moment) but I've acquired three major gold coins for the Dombes principality (sold as is, I had to buy it all or say goodbye  :tongue:) that left me dry for some months.

A very rare franc a cheval for Jean II, prince de Bourbon (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-44576)

Another very rare franc a cheval for Pierre II, prince de Bourbon (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-45627)

And an unpublished and unrecorded pistole for Louis II de Montpensier (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-44633)

The whole collection is now visible on my blog Here (http://monnaiesdeladombes.blogspot.com/)

Thanks for looking
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: mdelvalle on August 25, 2009, 06:32:01 pm
Hi Potator,  as always very beautiful pieces. Congratulations.

Saludos
Mario
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: slokind on August 25, 2009, 06:59:03 pm
Those francs à cheval are wonderful!  Beautiful.  If that is all I know about 15c French coinage, at least I have eyes to see.
Pat L.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on August 26, 2009, 02:19:46 am
Thanks Mario and Pat.

Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: casata137ec on August 29, 2009, 10:38:19 am
Very nice collection. I particularly like the big Theodocius I. Thanks!

Chris
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Arminius on August 29, 2009, 11:47:48 am
 :o :o :o

It´s very hard to find adequate words for a collection with such excellent preserved coins and unique medieval gold!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on September 30, 2009, 01:56:06 pm
Hi all,

So lazy I didn't find time before to add pics of the few parthian coins I possess. Now it's done (Have to add some informations though)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=2708 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=2708)

Thanks for looking
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: mihali84 on September 30, 2009, 05:20:01 pm
Excellent collection to say the least! Great Greek bronze collection, amazing condition throughout. Congratulations!

- Mike
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: mdelvalle on September 30, 2009, 05:55:18 pm
Without words  :-X
Congratulations!

Saludos
Mario
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Noah on September 30, 2009, 06:08:54 pm
Mike and Mario have summed it up well.  I am not very familiar with these coins, but I can say these are excellent specimens to say the least.  Congrats indeed!

Best, Noah
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Johnny on September 30, 2009, 08:50:16 pm
What Can I say that has not been said already,  great collection
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: mihali84 on October 01, 2009, 01:23:15 am
I've figured it out! Potator has a time machine!  ;D
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on October 01, 2009, 01:57:02 am
I've figured it out! Potator has a time machine!  ;D

How did you know ??  ;)
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on December 04, 2009, 04:19:19 am
Although I've been a bit far from ancient roman coins for a while, I'm not completely out out of the "coins stuff" : I've been working at my blog dedicated to the Dombes coinage (http://monnaiesdeladombes.blogspot.com/) to give it the appearance of a proper website.
At first, the purpose was just to show off my own collection. Now a step has been passed over with the addition (growing slowly as I need to get permission from the pictures owners) of rare and valuable specimens that have been sold in the past. A side effect of a ressource available online is that people looking for references ends on my blog. For them, it's a very good way to collect informations about what they have, and for me to be informed of new types or unpublished dates that I can add to the pages.

Thanks for looking
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on January 03, 2010, 03:48:36 pm
Hi all

A few additions to my galleries, coins added to my collection in the second part of 2009 and too busy/lazy to add them when purchased, except for the Dombes douzain that were bought recently.

My 13th Plautilla (one more to go to have the complete set of denari minted in Rome for her
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51073 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51073)

A Gordian III denarius
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51069 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51069)

A Postumus antoninianus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51072 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51072)

A very nice Fausta (I think I posted it in the COTD board before)
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51071 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51071)

A crisp little Crispus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51070 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51070)

And three douzain of Dombes, for Louis II, Francois II and Henri II
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51045 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51045)
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51044 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51044)
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51043 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51043)

Hope you'll enjoy them
Thanks for looking
Potator

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: nikos k on January 12, 2010, 05:16:14 pm
Your collection of Greek bronzes is simply wonderful!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on January 12, 2010, 05:40:47 pm
Thanks Nikos,

I've also added a Gordian III denarius here (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51199)

And the 14th and last of the series, Plautilla's denarius here (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-51200). (I have detailed their description here (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=59225.0))

Regards
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on February 28, 2010, 12:01:46 pm
Hi all,

Three additions to be shown (well, there are four actually, but I have hard time photographying one of them)

A nice (I find it nice) denarius of Vitellius, they are not that easy to find in good condition ; my first coin for this emperor (one less to go in the portrait gallery) : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-53061

A syro-phenician tetradrachm for Gordian III. It's a rather common type, but the style and conservation "jumped" to me when I saw it first : I simply HAD to get it : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-53060

The third one is an upgrade of a demi ecu for Anne-Marie Louise d'Orleans, princesse of Dombes, minted in 1673. It's a rare opportunity to have an aEF example of this thought after coin : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-53059

Corrections and comments are, as always, welcome
Thanks for looking
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Mark Z on February 28, 2010, 01:26:30 pm
Gordian III is a winner!

mz
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on February 28, 2010, 01:53:15 pm
Awsome additions.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on March 14, 2010, 01:18:22 pm
Hi all,

Yesterday was Paris coin fair. As it's a bit far from home I had never been there before (not in Paris I mean, just at the coin fair) and I have to say it'st worth the journey. It was also a very special day as we decided to meet there with other members of the french forum : we wre actaully 12 of us to visit the fair : the plague of locusts  ;D

Anyway, we've had a great time, and the opportunity to come back with a few additions to our collections.

For myself here they are :

A decent IOVI CRESCENTI reverse for Valerian II : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-53575

A beautiful Maxentius follis with Dioscuri and she wolf suckling reverse : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-53573

A rare Aurelian and Severina double sestertius (or dupondius, I have not completely sorted out that at the moment) : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-53574

And a wonderful (to my eyes) LVNA LVCIFERA denarius for Julia Domna : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-53576

You can see below a detail of the biga

Thanks for looking, comments and corrections welcome, of course
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: DruMAX on March 14, 2010, 01:59:10 pm
The Julia Domna is truly outstanding!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: areich on March 14, 2010, 02:15:10 pm
Incredible detail and a great photograph as well.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: bruno v on March 14, 2010, 02:18:38 pm
The Julia Domna is sublime


Bruno
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: casata137ec on March 14, 2010, 03:12:49 pm
Nice additions! The Domna is beautiful and I have a soft spot in my heart for all things Valerian II. :)

Chris
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: mihali84 on March 15, 2010, 06:35:13 pm
Wonderful additions to your collection!  The reverse on your Maxentius Follis is amazing, also your Julia Domna Denarius.  Congrats!

Regards
Mike
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: ancientdave on March 15, 2010, 07:51:44 pm
Boy, that Domna denarius really is something special, thanks for sharing!!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on April 22, 2010, 04:05:48 am
Hi friends,

Yesterday for the foundation of Rome's anniversary, I went to my favourite coinshop to indulge myself a little bit  :angel:
Here are the results of my "when I go to the market" trip to Lyon

Three republic denari :
L. Cassius Longinus : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-54948
Albinus Bruti F. : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-54947
Octavian : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-54946

And one Pupienus denarius : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-54944

Thanks for looking
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Minos on April 22, 2010, 10:10:37 am
Superb additions :o

The portrait on that Octavian den is really something :o :o
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 24, 2010, 10:18:12 am
Well, as some of you know, my Plautilla denarii series from the Rome mint is completed, but as one could expect, time has come to upgrade  ;D

Here is my newest one : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-55737

Regards
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 24, 2010, 10:39:31 am
Also, thanks to Richard Beale, I've had the opportunity to add this "long time thought after" to my collestion :

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-55738

I have to say I'm quite happy with it  :)
I will post more extensive comments on it in the COTD section (I believe it's worthy of a COTD thread)

(Very) modest Potator  ;)
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on May 24, 2010, 05:40:17 pm
Oh wow!!!!    very sweet addition!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 01, 2010, 04:32:46 pm
Couldn't resist  :angel:

After I have purchased the Pompeius denarius described above, I should have been quiet for a while, but the said while has been very short, as I've been "just for a quick look around" at the Lyon annual coin fair

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-56169

Regards
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on August 15, 2010, 03:20:12 pm
Hi all,

After big purchases earlier this year I've been quiet for a while but GB29400 who is a good friend and dealer found for me the following coins from Dombes, for those who find an interest in Feudal France....

First is a "denier tournois" for Louis II de Montpensier of the highest rarity :
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-59218

A "double tournois" for his son François II
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-59217

A "double tournois" and a "denier tournois" for Marie
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-59219

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-59216

And a "double tournois" for Gaston, husband of the former and Louis XIII's brother
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-59215

Regards
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Noah on August 15, 2010, 05:15:24 pm
It is always interesting to browse coinage I know next to nothing about.  You have a nice focus there that has personal and national historical pride for you.  Nicely done!

Best, Noah
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on October 22, 2010, 12:55:03 pm
After a four month diet, here my newest purchase, the 17th antoninianus joining my collection in the Divi series :

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61151

(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11724/0180-505.jpg)

Regards
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on October 22, 2010, 01:18:36 pm
An excellent addition with a very cool  portrait. You never disapoint!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Minos on October 22, 2010, 03:25:33 pm
Now that's a close-up ;D

Nice coin, great ensemble :)
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Bud Stewart on October 22, 2010, 04:38:52 pm
Lovely specimen.  Not only is it a striking portrait, I also like the altar.  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Arminius on October 23, 2010, 04:15:53 am
After a four month diet, here my newest purchase, the 16th antoninianus joining my collection in the Divi series :


Regards
Potator

After four month of abstinence you are back on drugs ! Maybe you need a better therapy?

But i can understand you having a soft spot for this one.  :o

 ;)
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Mark Z on October 23, 2010, 11:05:08 am
Potator,

Sept Sev=Wow! What an excellent coin!  :o

Great photography, too!

Congratulations!

mz

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on November 07, 2010, 08:27:58 am
Here is my newest acquisition, already posted in the COTD section, but I put it in there too in order to have them at the same and easy to find place :

(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11724/0442-520.jpg)
Valerianus II, Antoninianus
Rome mint, AD 258
DIVO CAES VALERIANO, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerianus junior right
CONSECRATIO, altar
2.88 gr
Ref : RCV # 10608, RIC # 24, RSC # 13


Best
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on December 20, 2010, 06:22:58 am
Hi all,

here are most probably my last purchases for 2010 : let's say Santais involved  ;D

A decent if not EF dynastic denarius featuring Domna and Geta, quite pitted from the picture but nicer in hand as it has a very nice dark grey tone, not showing here  :

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-63138


And a wonderful (to my eyes at least) AE20-22 from Larissa, Thessaly, with an incredible glossy dark patina :

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-63147

Thanks for looking
Enjoy
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: casata137ec on December 20, 2010, 06:44:07 pm
Beautiful additions! What you gonna do with the doman den? Clean it up and let it tone evenly or leave it as is?

Chris
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Alwin on December 20, 2010, 07:04:12 pm
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on December 21, 2010, 02:04:35 pm
Chris,

I will probably not follow Alwin's kind advice and leave it alone, as the concretion are much less visible in hand...

Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: arizonarobin on December 22, 2010, 05:35:30 pm
Very nice additions- of course I am green over the Domna. That type is on my "someday" list  :)
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Mark Z on December 22, 2010, 05:42:06 pm
Super details on the Domna!

The Christmas gifts we give ourselves are the best, aren't they ;)

mz
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: casata137ec on December 22, 2010, 05:50:27 pm
Chris,

I will probably not follow Alwin's kind advice and leave it alone, as the concretion are much less visible in hand...

Potator

Lol...I would hope you would pass on that bit of advise! :)

Coins like that in my collection bug the heck out of me. They look so nice in hand and then digital turns them into somthing less. It is still a very fine coin, I was just curious. :)

Chris
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on February 11, 2011, 12:01:19 pm
Hi,

I would like to show you my latest addition :

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64496

It's a Roman republic quartuncia minted in Rome circa 217-215 BC.
Its quite a small coin weighing 3,41 gr for 15 mm diameter
According to RCV, "the quartuncia is the smallest denomination of the Roman bronze coinage, and has been briefly produced during the semilibral weight standard. With the further decline in the weight of the bronze coinage after 215 BC, issue of the experimental quartuncia ceased."

Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on February 11, 2011, 01:48:27 pm
These are pretty cool to find. Nice addition!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on February 18, 2011, 04:52:31 am
Two more.

I just added a Gordian III dupondius : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64702
which is far of "just out of the mint" but still a dupondius

And a Volusian sestertius showing a portrait of nice style IMHO, althought it's not as round as one would expect, but you know, during the second half of the third century, things were not going properly...https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64703

Thanks for looking
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Pscipio on February 18, 2011, 05:26:36 am
JC,

that's a great Volusian portrait!

Lars
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Mark Z on February 18, 2011, 09:37:58 am
JC,

that's a great Volusian portrait!

Lars

Agreed! Nice!

mz
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Bud Stewart on February 18, 2011, 12:30:36 pm
And a Volusian sestertius showing a portrait of nice style IMHO, althought it's not as round as one would expect, but you know, during the second half of the third century, things were not going properly.

What a nice portrait.  Just look at those piercing eyes.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Noah on February 19, 2011, 09:13:36 am
As mentioned before, my friend, you have impeccble taste! 

Best, Noah
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: kc on February 22, 2011, 10:52:56 am
The Volusian portrait is awesome. Very life-like!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: casata137ec on February 23, 2011, 08:23:46 am
I had never noticed before, but the Agathocles/butting bull rev coin (that you added 4 years ago!) is fantastic. What a beautiful portrait!

Chris
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on February 23, 2011, 02:14:27 pm
I had never noticed before, but the Agathocles/butting bull rev coin (that you added 4 years ago!) is fantastic. What a beautiful portrait!

Chris

At least, someone noticed .... ;)

Thanks for the kind words and feedback
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on March 20, 2011, 06:31:00 pm
Yesterday was Paris coin fair at "Palais Brogniart". Quite a good one judging what I come back with.

A Roman Republic silver sestertius : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65482

A Constantine the Great follis featuring Sol on reverse : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65481

A very thought after and tough to find AE1 for Valens. Due to a thick and glossy green patina the picture does not do it justice, but it's rather pleasant in hand : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65480

 ::) (happy Potator)
 
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: cliff_marsland on March 20, 2011, 09:18:30 pm
Those are all very nice additions.  I don't get into the late stuff much, but I like the AE1s.  Your imperatorial coins are my favorite, with some exquisite pieces.  If one has a large enough budget, anyone can get expensive pieces (not meant to be an insult to anybody), but it takes a discerning collector like yourself to acquire  pieces of refined taste and not just gaudy items.   Had I a larger budget, I would also go after similar pieces.  Alas, my budget has gone to far less sexy items; sump pumps, car maintenance, etc; the usual story when one is relatively young and a homeowner.  If I had a Bill Gates-type budget, I would specialize in Sestertii of Claudius Gothicus up to 294 A.D., with a sub-specialty of Nero Perinthus and Lugdunum Sestertii.

I also enjoyed your commentary on many of the pieces and was surprised that many have relatively few views.  My gallery only has items from the past couple of years - ones with dealer photos, since I lack the coin photography skills.  I have a few decent pieces in there, but they are like Miss Havisham; ruined elegance compared to your fine coins.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Lucas H on March 21, 2011, 10:36:13 am
Quote
Yesterday was Paris coin fair at "Palais Brogniart". Quite a good one judging what I come back with.

It is my dream to go to a coin show/fair of ancient coins some day.  With a young family, I cannot travel just for that purpose, and as far as I can determine, there is no show in my area.  I would love to just go and look for hours, and hours!  Someday, I hope to do just that.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: benito on March 21, 2011, 11:06:40 am
The tefaf at Maastricht  is pretty good. Not the best for coins. I found two nice ones ,but left them there.
Not far away from Paris.
http://www.tefaf.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=10&tabindex=9&dealerid=331&back=search
Closes 27 March.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on March 21, 2011, 06:14:05 pm
Great additions!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on April 06, 2011, 10:51:41 am
Two more additions in my tetrarchy gallery with two common but nicely preserved and almost fully silvered Folles for Diocletian and Galerius :

The Diocletian is not that spectacular being a bit weakly struck on obverse :
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-66045

But the Galerius is very enjoyable IMO :
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-66044

Thanks for looking
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Mark Z on April 06, 2011, 10:55:37 am
Potator,

Yes, both very nice but #2 is GREAT!

Sizes?

mz
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on April 06, 2011, 11:01:05 am
Potator,

Yes, both very nice but #2 is GREAT!

Sizes?

mz

Thanks.
Diocletian is 29 mm and Galerius 28 mm at the largest

Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Mark Z on April 06, 2011, 12:42:24 pm
Potator,

Yes, both very nice but #2 is GREAT!

Sizes?

mz

Thanks.
Diocletian is 29 mm and Galerius 28 mm at the largest

Potator

Those are my kinds of coins!  :)

mz
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on April 06, 2011, 12:46:04 pm
I really like that follis of Galerius too! Nice additions.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on April 24, 2011, 01:27:10 pm
Hi all,

For a change I have created a new gallery. It's not ancient to say so, but a selection of various coins from kings of France to WW II, in various metals and denominations.
When people happen to know I am a collector of coins, they often ask to look at them, not exactly knowing what they are putting the finger on. I show this selection, because they can see Kings who "talk to them", and they can hold gold and silver, pieces of History in their hands.
Depending on the interest they show at this stage, I will go further down into the heart of my passion...or not.

Hope you'll enjoy (but all of you are already hooked on coin collecting...)

Here it is : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3530

Best
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on April 24, 2011, 02:45:25 pm
Very nice, allot of beautiful coins!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Steve E on April 24, 2011, 03:43:31 pm
A very nice collection of early modern French coins! Many are very beautiful, especially the gold ;D
I have a few of the later ones in my collection, but nothing older than the 19th century. Not yet anyway ;)
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Enodia on April 24, 2011, 03:48:28 pm
yes, a very nice collection.
artistically the coins of the 3rd Republic are hard to beat, and very familiar to those of us who collect US coins. historically that is an interesting journey through time, thanks for sharing.

~ Peter
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 18, 2011, 10:48:32 am
Thanks for the kind and encouraging comments

I've been looking for a decent Valerian antoninianus for ages. Surprisingly it's very hard to get together good metal, good centering and good style, not mentionning good state of preservation for that emperor. I finally found one having a reasonable proportion of all the above : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-67346

And as I'm always reluctant to buy just one coin at a time (it's just like peanuts and fries, you know, you can't eat just one  ;D ) I bought also a Severus Alexander featuring a handsome Mars on reverse : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-67347

I also just added three more coins to my feudal series of Dombes. Not that they are spectacular, but of highest rarity, two of them being second recorded examples of douzains minted in AD 1600 and 1606 :

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-67352
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-67351

The "gros de Nesle" is a very rare denomination as such (less than ten known all years together) :
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-67353

Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 26, 2011, 03:49:27 pm
Hi all,

Back from an annual coin fair in Aix les Bains, very nice little town in the Alps, and eventually found there two nice coins

A Julius Caesar denarius : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-68987
A fourree denarius (my first fourree actually) of a very intersting type of denarius from Mark Antony that I was desperate to find in good condition AND for a good price : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-68986

Thanks for looking
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Jay GT4 on June 26, 2011, 04:08:55 pm
I will take you up on your offer when you are ready!  :D

Both are great but I really like the Antony fouree
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Bud Stewart on June 26, 2011, 06:38:47 pm
Beautiful coins Potator.  I really love your Julius Caesar.  I wanted to rate it 5-Star, but for some reason that feature wasn’t available, hmmm  :azn:
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 27, 2011, 04:54:57 pm
@ Jay : OK mate, be prepared  ;)
@ Bud : thanks. I've removed the votes from my personnal galleries a few years ago, due to so many people voting 0 that generated a great frustration

Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on September 28, 2011, 08:36:18 am
Long time since I added something new to my gallery.

Here is an early republican denarius (M. Atilius Saranus 148 BC) : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72039

Although the metal itself isn't perfect, the centering and condition are great and it's beautiful in hand

Best
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Dino on September 28, 2011, 08:51:37 am
Nice addition potater.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on September 28, 2011, 09:10:19 am
Thx Dino
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: casata137ec on September 28, 2011, 10:01:12 pm
Very nice bust of Roma. One of the better that I have seen. Congrats!

Chris
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Bud Stewart on September 29, 2011, 04:30:40 pm
Another outstanding coin added to an already outstanding collection.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on September 30, 2011, 04:15:42 am
Thanks Chris and Bud  :)
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on December 07, 2011, 10:02:31 am
Back to coins purchases !!!

I've been on a coin diet for a while and am glad to come back to addiction again. Abstinence can't last forever  ;D

Here is a Pupienus sestertius, not a BoT by far but decent enough to be happy with : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73953

Thanks for corrections and comments
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on December 09, 2011, 08:30:24 am
Today, I played a bit with pictures, and created a new gallery devoted to virtual trays : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3881

One of them you already know, displaying the 12 Caesars. The others are new

Best
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Noah on December 09, 2011, 08:06:43 pm
It is always a pleasure to browse through your gallery every now and then.  Not only do you have a nice quantity, their quality is outstanding.  I do also like your virtual trays because it proves my point.  One is hard pressed to find a sub-par coin in the entire lot! Congrats my friend.

Best, Noah
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on December 09, 2011, 10:22:56 pm
I agree. Your 3rd century bronze makes me want to stat expand my collection there more.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Steve E on December 10, 2011, 12:22:24 am
Potator,

Your presentations of virtual trays are very appealing!

Its sort of like a trailer of a movie, all the best parts at a quick glance ;)

Thanks for sharing!

~Steve
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on December 27, 2011, 05:56:30 pm
Two more coins, just for ending 2011 nicely, thanks to Pscipio and his partners...

Julia Domna denarius RIC IV # 375a : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74648
Trajan Decius antoninianus RIC IV # 12b : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74647

Best
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Mat on December 27, 2011, 06:28:25 pm
Gorgeous Domna
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: arizonarobin on January 08, 2012, 12:47:54 am
The JD is divine.
Jealous  :)
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on January 25, 2012, 07:32:20 am
Another lady in my gallery today. An AE denarius of empress Severina, wife of Aurelian

Severina denarius, RIC V1 # 6 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75829

Best
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on February 03, 2012, 04:27:58 pm
Nothing near a complete set but I just added 18 pics to my Dombes (feudal french province) series...

Just in case someone would like to lurk around : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=2076

Best
Potator
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on March 10, 2012, 11:38:37 am
Hi all,

The coin fair in Sète last week was great. After a cold winter, staying a while along the see on the south coast with friends has been very good

And the coin hunting has been quite successfull with

L. Thorius Balbus denarius, RCV # 192 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-78448
Caracalla antoninianus, RIC # 312c : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-78446
A 18th exemple in my Divi series featuring Antoninus Pius/eagle, RIC # 89 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-78449

Thanks for any comment or correction
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on March 10, 2012, 12:23:52 pm
Some very excellent additions!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Bud Stewart on March 11, 2012, 11:52:52 am
Great additions to an already great collection.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on March 27, 2012, 09:52:58 am
Thanks guys !

On the way to completing the DIVI series, here the 19th with a Titus/eagle example

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79220

I still need to find Augustus/eagle, Nerva/altar and Marcus Aurelius/altar and other than trying then to find the bust variants and obverse legend variants the set will be completed...what a bore !

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: cicerokid on March 27, 2012, 12:17:28 pm
RIGHT NOW ON eBAY for the UK  in a plastic case a graded  XF  NERVA . CONSCRATIO /  ALTER     DOUBLE DENARIUS UP FOR AUCTION


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Roman-Nerva-AD-96-98-AR-Double-Denarius-posthumous-issue-NGC-Ch-XF-262206-/320877128677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab5c46be5


Cic
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on March 27, 2012, 01:02:36 pm
Thanks cicerokid !
I will follow that one !!

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 13, 2012, 02:29:27 pm
Not the gran' slam by far, today at Lyon's coin fair, but two rather nice Gordian III denari, just to feed the beast...

DIANA LVCIFERA : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-81524
SECVRITAS PVBLICA : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-81523

I'm quite happy with Diana, being the third in my collection after Domna and Plautilla. A future sub-section ?

Thanks for looking
JC

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 20, 2012, 11:57:21 am
20 th !!!

Not a century fox though
Just the 20th example in my DIVI series set : Nerva/Altar : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-81729

The more I reach the goal of having every portrait and reverse, the more I'm considering getting the portraits and legends variants. Coin collectors are not reasonable people !

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Steve E on May 20, 2012, 01:33:22 pm
Coin collectors are not reasonable people !

Ah good, and I thought it was just me ;)

Nice addition!
~Steve
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 24, 2012, 03:23:15 pm
Two more republican coins :

An uncia : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83189

And a Lepidus Paullus denarius : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83190
Although its obverse if off center, it's very nice and struck on a good planchet

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on July 22, 2012, 04:39:50 pm
Been today to a very small collectibles fair (multicollections). A few coin dealers (just one professionnal I bet) but enough to make my day with this L. Procilius L.F. denarius : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-84818

Best
JC

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Andrew McCabe on July 22, 2012, 05:03:34 pm
Been today to a very small collectibles fair (multicollections). A few coin dealers (just one professionnal I bet) but enough to make my day with this L. Procilius L.F. denarius : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-84818
Best
JC

Nice coin. I love her breast plates. Very supportive.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on September 04, 2012, 04:39:25 am
A newcomer in my collection with that Caracalla denarius celebrating his marriage to Plautilla :

Caracalla denarius RIC # 124a : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-86808

and as a reminder, the sister coin for his wife, with the exact same reverse (not the same reverse die of course..) : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-34380

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: David Atherton on September 04, 2012, 04:46:54 am
I like it when the coins tell a story - in this case a wedding.

Fantastic.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on October 06, 2012, 11:31:43 am
A new entry, Vespasian this time

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-87913

Although the reverse is not as good as the obverse, the overall impression, having the coin in hand, is very pleasant. The portrait is outstanding IMO

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Bud Stewart on October 14, 2012, 12:09:31 pm
The portrait is outstanding IMO

I enthusiastically agree.  I love this portrait of Vespasian.  What a determined expression and so stylistically executed.  This is the face of a man who means business. 
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Steve E on October 14, 2012, 01:27:24 pm
"No, I don't want your patera! Now give me back my cornucopia now!!!"  ;D

~Steve
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on October 14, 2012, 04:05:46 pm
Nice coin  +++
quadrans
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on December 27, 2012, 11:39:55 am
I surely should wait until I get it in hand, but I just can't...So excited !

Of the 17 types of denarii I have identified for Plautilla (14 at Rome mint and 3 at Laodicaea mint) this one will be the 17th :

(http://www.nobleromancoins.com/images/Plautilla.jpg)
This is the seller's picture

I got it from [REMOVED BY ADMIN] and can't wait holding it in hand
This is the one coin that couldn't finish a year better !
I'll show it as soon as it arrives

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Noah on December 29, 2012, 01:49:30 am
 Nice stuff as usual with you JC!

Best, Noah
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on December 29, 2012, 03:19:03 pm
Hi JC
good choice as usual  :) +++

regards

quadrans

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on December 29, 2012, 04:38:56 pm
Thx guys

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on December 30, 2012, 01:27:38 pm
Hi JC

Happy 2013....

 +++ ;)

Joe as quadrans
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: arizonarobin on December 31, 2012, 01:01:41 am
Nice from Laodicaea with the different obverse inscription! Very nice find.  +++
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on January 17, 2013, 05:12:46 pm
Yes, it arrived at home.

Here is the last Plautilla denarius I told you about a few days ago : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91703

Seems that Plautilla has been quite popular on the boards lately, or is it just me ?

By the way I created a new gallery that will host my new collecting theme : the she-wolf suckling Remus and Romulus. At the moment I included coins that I had shown before in my others galleries, but they will all be put together as to have an easy overview for those interested. Through time, I hope being able to assemble an interesting group as a lot of emperors have minted them in various metals during the roman Empire : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=4418

Thanks for looking
Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: carthago on January 17, 2013, 06:04:01 pm
Love the Roman Didrachm in your new gallery!  +++
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: arizonarobin on January 18, 2013, 02:14:22 am
Love your new collection of the she wolfs! I have a little hoard of the VRBS ROMA type, as I used to collect them. I also have a few others, my favorite being a
Gallienus with she wolf reverse. I look forward to your additions!
Robin
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on January 18, 2013, 02:29:11 am
Thanks carthago and Robin.
The Gallienus is next to come. I have to take a decent picture and will upload soon...

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on January 22, 2013, 03:53:58 pm
....my favorite being a Gallienus with she wolf reverse. I look forward to your additions!
Robin

Robin,

Here's for you to see my new entry in the lupa series, featuring Gallienus on your request (others can have a look too) :
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91977

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on January 22, 2013, 03:55:58 pm
Hooops nice coin JC  +++ +++

regards
 quadrans
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Jay GT4 on January 22, 2013, 04:19:52 pm
Great addition with nice silvering!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: arizonarobin on January 22, 2013, 05:39:00 pm
A really great coin! The reverse is excellent!  +++
Robin
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on February 03, 2013, 06:08:47 am
Thanks Quadrans, Jay and Robin,

Not in the best of it's shape, but quite scarce and still nice due to a dark green color enhanced by a desert patina, here is another She-wolf suckling twins for Maxentius :

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92294

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on March 09, 2013, 05:12:25 pm
Not she-wolves everytime...

Here are a Philip II as Augustus sestertius featuring a deep green with hints of red patina : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94054

And a superb (at least to my eyes) Arcadius AE4 (remember it's only 14 mm and 1,27 gr) : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94055. One hasn't often the opportunity of seeing those tiny things in the best of their shape

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: labienus on March 10, 2013, 07:13:37 am
Definitely agree with your comments on the Arcadius. Very difficult to see them in such condition. Good catch.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on September 24, 2013, 05:56:38 am
Hey, not quite dead here !

After a long (too long) numismatic winter, here I am with a new coin, and new emperor aswell, as I've never had a Florianus coin so far.

Florianus antoninianus, RIC # 12 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102335

Hope you like it as much as I do
Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: arizonarobin on September 30, 2013, 04:14:40 pm
Good to see you adding and posting!  +++
The portrait is excellent - what a great coin to come back after a long break with!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on October 01, 2013, 09:42:18 am
Thanks for the kind words Robin

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on October 03, 2013, 01:28:43 am
I like the Florianus coins . They are one of my favourit.
This coin are very nice example ..
the portret are Looking like  Tacitus face..

Best regards
 Joe
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on October 04, 2013, 02:11:47 am
Thanks Joe.

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on October 24, 2013, 05:13:34 pm
I just added two coins I got from coin fairs in Grenoble (Claudius) and Paris (Augustus) earlier this october

Augustus denarius, RIC # 119 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103299
Although the flan is a bit short and the metal somewhat cristalized, I falled in love with the reverse and its chariot

Claudius dupondius, RIC # 94 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103297
This one I wanted to go with my other Claudius, an as, that as been previously discussed on the boards and determined as coming from a branch mint in Spain. The styles being so different I had to get another one : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-34558

Comments and precisions are welcome, as always

Best
JC

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: David Atherton on October 24, 2013, 05:26:10 pm
Fantastic additions as always. The reverse on the denarius is amazing!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on October 24, 2013, 07:43:23 pm
Yes JC fantastic additions I agree with david perfectly..
  +++

Regards
Joe
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Matt Inglima on October 24, 2013, 07:43:50 pm
Three spectacular additions, congratulations!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on October 21, 2014, 06:57:34 am
Hi all,

For the first time in 32 years I've not bought any roman coin in a year, reason why I'm not on the boards so often.
Today, I post two coins in my gallery (well 1,5 coin actually) that I hadn't before for some reason, although they've been in my trays for a while now.

Both are from roman Gaul

Arausio dupondius (Orange) featuring Agrippa and Octavian : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113548

Nemausus halved dupondius (Nîmes), from the third type (lacking PP) : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113547

Thanks for looking
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 28, 2015, 06:20:55 pm
Hi all,

Again quite a while since I posted a new coin to my gallery.

The following are all my purchases of roman coins in 2014 and 2015.

The Faustina Diana Lucifera is the fourth coin in a new subsection devoted to Diana Lucifera. So far I have now four of them : Faustina Jr, Domna, Plautilla and Gordian III. Here is Faustina : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121660

Although the republican denarius is a 2014 buy, I've had quite a hard time taking a good picture of it (and not sure I got it satisfactory), plus me being lazy, it had to wait before being displayed : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121661

The two last are Alexandrian tetradrachms that I bought today at a coin fair in Aix les Bains (France), which is a cosy and cute spa town in the alps with an unexpectedly big annual coin fair for such a small city. They are both well struck on a full flan, and with an acceptable style :
Tacitus : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121659
Diocletianus : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121658

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on June 30, 2015, 01:50:45 am
Hi all,

Again quite a while since I posted a new coin to my gallery.

The following are all my purchases of roman coins in 2014 and 2015.

The Faustina Diana Lucifera is the fourth coin in a new subsection devoted to Diana Lucifera. So far I have now four of them : Faustina Jr, Domna, Plautilla and Gordian III. Here is Faustina : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121660

Although the republican denarius is a 2014 buy, I've had quite a hard time taking a good picture of it (and not sure I got it satisfactory), plus me being lazy, it had to wait before being displayed : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121661

The two last are Alexandrian tetradrachms that I bought today at a coin fair in Aix les Bains (France), which is a cosy and cute spa town in the alps with an unexpectedly big annual coin fair for such a small city. They are both well struck on a full flan, and with an acceptable style :
Tacitus : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121659
Diocletianus : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121658

Best
JC

Hi JC,

 Nice to hear you.. :)

 This new addition are very nice ..

 congratulation   +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on November 27, 2015, 11:02:29 am
Hi all

This year has been all about filling gaps in my Dombes collection. Nothing really worth mentioning : little liards in years I didn't already had acquired and so on
A friend of mine selling some of his republican coins, I couldn't pass this Lupa romana fitting very well in my small she-wolf suckling twins series that I started to put together a while ago :

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-124946

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on December 11, 2015, 12:09:22 pm
Hi all,

And here is my most recent addition to my Syro phenician tetradrachms collection : a Philippus the Arab tetradrachm from Antioch, featuring a very strong and lifelike portrait that I like very much and hope you enjoy too

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-125485

Thanks for any comment or correction
Best
JC

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on December 11, 2015, 12:42:34 pm
Both of them are very nice ... +++

 Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on March 15, 2016, 04:45:37 am
Hi all,

Yet another Mark Antony denarius entering my collection. The quality isn't at it's best in terms of preservation, but it's quite rare a type, and the style is so good I could pass. Mark Antony's portraits, for distinctive they are, often bear a crude vision of the guy, while this one looks much more refined. Anyway, I like it !!

Mark Antony denarius, Crawford # 516/2 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127776

Thanks
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on March 15, 2016, 02:50:29 pm
Hi JC,

 Very nice coin.. +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on March 27, 2016, 05:22:31 pm
Thank you Quadrans,

Now, a looong time sought after coin (maybe 20 years since I first looked at one and thought I would like to add it to my trays), but finding an example being eitheir nice and affordable is really tricky

Livia dupondius, RIC I # 47 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127946

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on April 09, 2016, 05:24:07 pm
Thank you Quadrans,

Now, a looong time sought after coin (maybe 20 years since I first looked at one and thought I would like to add it to my trays), but finding an example being eitheir nice and affordable is really tricky

Livia dupondius, RIC I # 47 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127946

Best
JC

 Hi JC   :) ;)

 Congratulation

 It is a Beauty.. +++

 Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 24, 2016, 02:07:30 pm
Hi all,

Here are a few entries in my trays. Two of them were bought in february and the two last just recently (a self indulgence to myself for my birthday  ;D)

Republic, Sextans SRCV # 609 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129765

Trajan Decius, Semis, RIC # 128 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129762

L Flaminius Chilo, Denarius, SRCV # 179 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129764

M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. Denarius, SRCV #344 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129763

As usual, comments and corrections are welcome
Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: orfew on June 24, 2016, 07:02:01 pm
Lovely portrait on that Plaetorius

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on June 25, 2016, 08:14:59 am
 Hi JC,

 Nice to hear you..

 I love your addition..

 Mostly the Sextans and Plaetorius.. +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Norbert on June 25, 2016, 11:56:43 am
Nicke additions and a great set of republicans you are showing to us.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 25, 2016, 01:32:20 pm
Thanks friends

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on October 16, 2016, 12:03:11 pm
Hi all,

Here are the two most recent additions to my trays :

A french royal, teston du Dauphiné for François I° : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132166

And another RR denarius from the EE Clain-Stefanelli collection : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132511.

Best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: orfew on October 16, 2016, 12:23:06 pm
I love the Paullus denarius. A very nice provenance to go with it. I have 2 coins from her collection.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on October 16, 2016, 12:24:18 pm
RBoth are nice addition

Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on January 31, 2017, 11:05:14 am
Hi friends,

Here I come with my new entry. Even though I'm not currently very active on Roman coins collecting due to my focus on french feudal coinage, from time to time I take the opportunity of buying a coin that appeals to me

Licnius reduced follis : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-134553

And let me introduce to you the former one that I didn't advertise when I added it to my gallery but like very much nevertheless

Constantius II, AE2 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-133312

All the best
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Jay GT4 on January 31, 2017, 11:38:54 am
Really great stuff!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on January 31, 2017, 12:30:53 pm
I agree nice addition 

Q.

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Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Canaan on January 31, 2017, 01:58:56 pm
Very beautiful details, best of the type really, great additions congrats.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 08, 2017, 01:19:12 pm
Thanks guys !

Here's my 21st (and last but one) antoninianus from Trajan Decius' Divi series. I've been looking for a decent example of that Augusto/Eagle type, as they're a bit scarcer than the altar one. The last, and very tough to get will be a Marcus Aurelius/altar

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136933

Thanks for looking
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on May 08, 2017, 03:35:49 pm
Great addition!
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on May 14, 2017, 02:42:10 am
Hi JC, :)

 I love the Trajan Decius' Divi series.

 Congratulation ... +++

 Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 05, 2017, 11:53:25 am
Thanks for the kind words

Here are four new entries from the last days :

A Marcus Aurelius sestertius with a magnificent patina, RIC #1090 :  https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137535

A Gordianus III antoninianus of the better style, RIC # 2 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137565

A somewhat worn and broken, yet pleasant, antoninianus of Gallienus with centaur reverse, RIC # 163 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137564

An humble VRBS ROMA, but from the Lyon mint and with incuse letters from the obverse on reverse, RIC #257 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137563


Thanks for looking
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on June 05, 2017, 02:12:07 pm
Hi JC,

 Nice addition both.. +++

 Regards
 Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: peterpil19 on June 06, 2017, 02:13:18 am
Very nice additions.

Re the Marcus Aurelius, does the lighter green patina match those lighter green splotches on the face and neck on the obverse, or is simply due to lighting.

I agree re the Gallienus, I think it is the colour, but pleasing overall on the eye despite the flan being broken.

Peter
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on June 06, 2017, 02:59:19 am
Very nice additions.

Re the Marcus Aurelius, does the lighter green patina match those lighter green splotches on the face and neck on the obverse, or is simply due to lighting.

Thanks Q and Pete
In hand the light green is less visible, the lighting enhances it.

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on November 26, 2017, 11:24:35 am
Hi friends,

Here's my new entry, a 4th type Nemausus crocodile. I already had one and a half of them, but couldn't pass that one, the style on portraits being so good to my eyes

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-141451

Best to you all
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on December 03, 2017, 12:48:57 pm
Hi folks,

And yet another entry, from the world famous Steve P. collection. A coin I'm proud to be the new carer of, and for Steve to be able to glance at for free everytime he's willing to  ;D

Tranquillina, Drachm, Sydenham # 617a ; https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-141581

Hope you enjoy !!

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on December 03, 2017, 05:43:06 pm
Great addition this drachm  +++

Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: peterpil19 on December 03, 2017, 06:32:24 pm
Great addition JC,

Also great to see you acknowledged its provenance in the gallery.

Peter
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: stevex6 on December 05, 2017, 01:53:05 pm
 +++

Nice pickup (I'm glad to see that it went to a great coin-home)

cheers, coin-bro

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on January 16, 2018, 09:47:19 am
Thanks guys,

My first entry for 2018 is a quadrigatus. I've always wanted to add one but didn't get the opportunity to until now.

Republic, Quadrigatus
, RCV # 33 : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143182

Thanks for looking
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on January 16, 2018, 10:07:17 am
Great addition, JC.  ;) :) +++

Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Stkp on January 16, 2018, 11:43:29 am
Very nice, and the janiform obverse is particularly appropriate in January! Stkp
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: stevex6 on January 16, 2018, 05:57:24 pm
Sweet => congrats, Potator II

 +++
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: peterpil19 on January 16, 2018, 06:21:21 pm
That is a beautiful coin!

Peter
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on September 30, 2018, 02:00:27 pm
Hi friends.

A long and fun story comes to an end : I've been chasing the Trajan Decius Divi series for 18 years now, and just happened to get the 22nd and last to have a complete set (apart from minor variations as to legend or drapery and such). Anyway the 22 main types are here, with eleven emperors honored with either altar and eagle.

The last added : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-149796

The virtual tray showing the whole series : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-149795

Thanks for looking
Comments welcome

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Stkp on September 30, 2018, 03:30:32 pm
That must be very gratifying. Congratulations. Stkp
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on September 30, 2018, 03:48:32 pm
It is, indeed !
Thx

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on September 30, 2018, 03:58:21 pm
That is Great, JC,  +++

Q.
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: stevex6 on October 04, 2018, 10:16:44 am
Wow! ... nicely played, my ol' coin friend

I once completed a set of Black Sea coins and I know that the feeling of completing a set is fricken "awesome"

=> congrats, coin-bro

Cheers

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on October 05, 2018, 04:33:26 pm
Thanks Quadrans

Steve, I'm glad you like it, nice to hear from you brother  :)

JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on November 18, 2018, 11:24:50 am
Hi all,

Quite a while since I added a provincial. Here is a bronze minted at Serdica, Tharce for Caracalla, privately acquired from a dear friend of mine, which adds an emotional value to the beauty and interest of the coin itself : the Aegis on Caracalla's left shoulder is to die for !!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-151090

Thanks for looking
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on November 18, 2018, 12:46:22 pm
Nice coin JC, with the great bust... ;) +++

Regards

Q.

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: stevex6 on November 18, 2018, 02:00:35 pm
Man, that's a sweet addition ... I love the "Aegis on left shoulder" (very cool detail)

 +++
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 11, 2019, 06:33:37 am
New RR denarius added :

Hello friends.

Sometimes a coin type is so common that one always thinks time will come when they will find the right one....and time flies and they still don't have it.

The L Calpurnius Piso Frugi Appolo/horseman is one of those. Although I've been collecting ancient for 40 years, I never found myself ready for one

Here it is now, with decent centering and wear, and a wonderful tone. I love it : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-155187

The horseman is som much in a rush it seems he's going to jump out of the flan :D

Enjoy
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: stevex6 on May 11, 2019, 07:18:09 am
Wowzer! ... congrats on that sweetly styled Frugi

=> awesome swan

 +++

Hi JC

Your example's "whip" almost looks like it's a "flag", eh?

Ummm, I had an example of C Piso Lf Frugi ... my example didn't have the same sweet style as your L Piso Frugi, but my whip looked a bit more like a whip than your example (what do ya think? ... or am I merely talking out of my ...?)

Cheers

stevex

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 11, 2019, 09:58:31 am
Yours is (was) a fabulous example Steve, and clearly shows a whip.
However, I think mine shows a whip too, enven though it's different from yours. Maybe is it a double whip versus a simple one on yours

When you compare to examples with a palm or a torch they really look different

On the example from Wildwinds, from the same reverse die, the whip is more obvious than on my example


JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: stevex6 on May 11, 2019, 10:03:06 am
Aaaaaah, I see ... perhaps your coin shows a kinkier kind of whip? (a cat-of-two-tails?)



Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 11, 2019, 10:19:08 am
Yes Steve, that's the one I meant, you got it !!!

Not the following one though !!

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81-pP9FwzGL._SX425_.jpg)

:D
JC
Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: quadrans on May 11, 2019, 01:23:14 pm
Hi, JC,

Great coin,  ;)

Congratulation.  +++

Q.

Title: Re: What's new at Potator's ?
Post by: Potator II on May 11, 2019, 01:32:36 pm
Thanks quadrans