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Title: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 03, 2010, 04:29:04 am: My whole collection comprises merely ca. 100 Roman coins. I mainly collect nice portraits of Roman emperors as well as rare emperors, types and nominals.
My favorite emperors are Carausius, Allectus and Trebonianus Gallus.
Just recently I focus on sestertii with beautiful portraits as you can see in my gallery.

Comments on my coins are appreciated :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=lastupby&uid=12207

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: *Alex on October 03, 2010, 05:58:08 am: Very nice gallery kc. I have enjoyed looking at it. The Carausius denarius is interesting, there must be several scenarios as to why it has been chiselled in half.

Alex.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 03, 2010, 07:13:21 pm: Andreas,

I spend too much time in your gallery as it is! ;)

Just keep repeating to yourself:

"Send Mark the Pacatian, send Mark the Pacatian, send Mark the Pacatian!"

mz

p.s. killer gallery!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on October 03, 2010, 08:21:16 pm: Very nice collection! I especially like selection of fine portraits.
The one you chose as your avatar is my favorite :)
Thanks!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 04, 2010, 12:58:13 pm: Thanks a lot.

Following this links and you will see the five finest portraits out of my collection:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastupby&cat=0&pos=79&uid=12207

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastupby&cat=0&pos=67&uid=12207

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastupby&cat=0&pos=58&uid=12207

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastupby&cat=0&pos=26&uid=12207

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastupby&cat=0&pos=0&uid=12207

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 04, 2010, 04:17:02 pm: I can't decide which of your APs I like better.

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on October 06, 2010, 01:16:55 am: I can ;)

I love that forest green patina :o
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 06, 2010, 12:17:33 pm: My favourite portrait is Balbinus'. The fine patina accentuates the details of Balbinus' portrait. I like that one.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on October 06, 2010, 02:28:17 pm: I'm very fond of your Antoninianus of Philip II.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 06, 2010, 02:46:06 pm: Hi Bud,

I like the heaviness of the coin. With 6.23g it is a real heavy weight.

Problem: I have put a new coin in my gallery and the links above do not show the coins they normally should because all coins have rotated.

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: areich on October 06, 2010, 02:51:26 pm: That's because you didn't use the correct links found under 'file information'.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 16, 2010, 02:59:14 pm: I have just added a nice Carausius Antoninian with full planchet. It is in perfect condition and has some silvering.
Besides it is a rare type which is not listed in RIC.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=0

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 16, 2010, 07:12:33 pm: Valerian I. Antoninian with superb portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=0
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 22, 2010, 07:29:38 pm: Two new Sestertii added:

1. Lucius Verus

2. Gordianus III.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: mauseus on October 22, 2010, 07:34:25 pm: Hi,
Quote from: kc on October 03, 2010, 04:29:04 am
My favorite emperors are Carausius, Allectus.......

I can understand that!

Regards,

Mauseus
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ecoli on October 22, 2010, 07:55:44 pm: try using these sort of link...

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/17499/053A.jpg

which is your Postumus which will display

(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/17499/053A.jpg)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 22, 2010, 09:50:58 pm: kc,

Lucius Verus and GIII

two beautiful coins!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on October 23, 2010, 03:38:00 am: Nice detailed portraits!

Lucius has a sly and mischievious look about him :evil:

Great patina on Gordianus!

Nice additions!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 23, 2010, 11:46:02 am: @mauseus
And I can understand that you can understand it :)

@ecoli
Thank you for the evidence. :)

@Mark
Danke vielmals. ;)

@Steve
If Lucius would have horns he could be Lucifer :laugh:

Three new coins:

1. Postumus double Sestertius

2. Trebonianus Gallus Sestertius

3. Faustina Junior Sestertius
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 23, 2010, 01:27:17 pm: Andreas (or anyone else),

What can you tell me about Postumus' radiate crown other than the fact that it was applied later? Is this ancient?

mz

p.s 3 beautiful portraits! Kudos!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 23, 2010, 02:06:49 pm: Hi Mark,

read this topic:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=65113.0

Best Regards

Andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 24, 2010, 02:21:54 am: Quote from: kc on October 23, 2010, 02:06:49 pm
Hi Mark,

read this topic:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=65113.0

Best Regards

Andreas

Excellent!
thanks!

But it seems so obvious. Wouldn't everyone notice something this blatant?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 24, 2010, 11:08:02 am: New: Portraitseries of Allectus

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61234
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on October 24, 2010, 04:03:32 pm: When I first viewed the coin my immediate thought was that the specimen was ‘redenominated’, but I hesitated to weigh in because I couldn’t back my opinion with any facts. Very interesting indeed; so what may seem, to the uneducated eye, to be a 'mutilated' coin is in fact a very interesting piece of monetary history. This should give one pause when examining a coin that seems to have been damaged (counter stamp? bankers' mark? re-valued? emperor's image or a deity defaced?)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on October 24, 2010, 05:17:18 pm: I agree with Bud, very interesting!!!

I knew about countermarks sometimes used to revalue older coins, but I never knew about adding a radiate design to achieve this. Fascinating!

And I thought it was a badly tooled coin :-[
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 25, 2010, 04:31:20 pm: Hi Bud, Hi Steve,

I got this interesting Sestertius on ebay.uk for only 30 BP because most of the viewers thought that the scratches have been made in the present I guess. But in my opinion they are original.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

New addition:

Portraitseries of Carausius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61292

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 31, 2010, 06:54:40 am: Allectus and Carausius:

Allectus

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61604

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61603

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61602

Carausius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61605
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 02, 2010, 02:07:21 am: Today's News:

Aemilian Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61565

Caracalla Denarius - Interesting Ancient Forgery

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61566

Constantius Follis

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61567

Galerius Valerius Maximianus

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61568
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 03, 2010, 01:53:34 am: My latest acquisition:

Victorinus Antoninian

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61590
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 05, 2010, 06:33:29 pm: Severus Alexander Copper Denarius with unknown legend:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61674

Valerian Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61673

Maximinus Daia Follis:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61672

Gallienus Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61671
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 09, 2010, 01:24:04 pm: New coin:

Hostilian Antoninian rare variant:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61835

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on November 09, 2010, 02:01:31 pm: Quote from: kc on November 09, 2010, 01:24:04 pm
Hostilian Antoninian rare variant:

Very attractive Ant KC, please share the 'particulars'. I am intrigued and want to learn more. Thanks.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 09, 2010, 02:21:20 pm: Andreas,

Guess I have not been paying attention like I should.

Some BEAUTIFUL additions the last 10 days!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 09, 2010, 04:35:54 pm: Thank you Bud.
In this case Hostilian is holding a wand in his right hand, not a standard. I could not find coins of this type with wand at acsearch!

Mark, thanks and congratulations to your 1000. posting ;)

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 10, 2010, 09:46:04 am: Quote from: kc on November 09, 2010, 04:35:54 pm
Thank you Bud.
In this case Hostilian is holding a wand in his right hand, not a standard. I could not find coins of this type with wand at acsearch!

Mark, thanks and congratulations to your 1000. posting ;)

Regards

kc

Hey, how about that! Didn't even notice! Only took me 4 years :tongue:

Thanks!

On to 2000!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 10, 2010, 04:33:31 pm: Trajanus Decius Antoninian with curious portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61885
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on November 10, 2010, 06:04:29 pm: Great portrait. He's got the "Thousand Yard State" (from Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket).
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 11, 2010, 10:01:20 am: Andreas,

That IS interesting, isn't it?

That's a familiar portrait but it's too early in the morning for me to place it.

Definitely not Decius, though, is it?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 11, 2010, 05:53:53 pm: @Bud

:)

@Mark

I agree, it cannot be Decius. Maybe one of the short-reigning usurpers?

Three other Sestertii:

Postumus Double Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61912

Maximinus Thrax Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61911

Trajanus Decius Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61910

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 12, 2010, 12:50:22 am: Andreas,

Well, as I recall there are 3 usurpers right before Decius, but I don't believe any of them look like that.

Additionally, the usurpers' coins would have been struck elsewhere, right?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 13, 2010, 01:39:27 am: Hi Mark,

I think of Pacatian, who was usurper in Pannonia.

New additions:

Gordian Sestertius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61939

Valerian Sestertius, 25.75g

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61938

Greetings

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 13, 2010, 10:10:55 am: Three more coins this day:

Carausius Denarius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61964

Philippus Antoninian

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61969

Otacilia Severa Antoninian

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-61966

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 13, 2010, 10:24:51 am: Andreas,

Yes, Pacatian is the only one who might fit that description, but again, would the dies not have been in different locations? And Pacatian was not around all that long, was he? OK, his coins were all struck at Viminacium. Is it possible that Decius would reuse those dies? Experts?

I agree with Lloyd's Gallery page comment regarding the new Gordian III: A cool coin with a lot of character that begs to be held in one's hand :)

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 16, 2010, 01:27:33 pm: I do not think that the averse of this coin was struck with Pacatian dies.
Maybe the die-catter did not know the look of Decius and he remembered Pacatian.

Compare the busts of Philipp II. on provincial coins of Vimincacium with the portraits of Pacatian for example and you will see that they are almost equal.

Best Regards

kc

_______________________________________________________

4 Provincial Coins:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62025

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62020

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62018

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62017
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 16, 2010, 10:35:11 pm: Quote from: kc on November 16, 2010, 01:27:33 pm
I do not think that the averse of this coin was struck with Pacatian dies.
Maybe the die-catter did not know the look of Decius and he remembered Pacatian.

Compare the busts of Philipp II. on provincial coins of Vimincacium with the portraits of Pacatian for example and you will see that they are almost equal.

Best Regards

kc

_______________________________________________________

4 Provincial Coins:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62025

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62020

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62018

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62017

Regarding the engraver/celator, that must be it :)

Love the Julia Domna and Elagabalus!

Where are you getting all these cool coins??

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 16, 2010, 11:30:01 pm: Good evening Mark,

most of the coins I got/get on German and French ebay. Go take a look in there, it's worth it. :)

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 17, 2010, 12:49:23 am: My latest purchase from Lanz:

A Philippus I. Sestertius with outstanding and absolutly untypical portrait (could rather be Gordian I. than Philipp Arabs).

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62064

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Lloyd Taylor on November 17, 2010, 12:56:49 am: Quote from: kc on November 17, 2010, 12:49:23 am
A Philippus I. Sestertius with outstanding and absolutly untypical portrait (could rather be Gordian I. than Philipp Arabs).

Vividly life like portrait - just great, particularly the furrowed brow and the seemingly "we are not amused" expression! He has a distinctly portrayed air of condescension about him.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 18, 2010, 09:58:24 am: Quote from: kc on November 17, 2010, 12:49:23 am
My latest purchase from Lanz:

A Philippus I. Sestertius with outstanding and absolutly untypical portrait (could rather be Gordian I. than Philipp Arabs).

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62064

Regards

kc

Andreas,

You have a great eye for interesting coins.

Nice!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 27, 2010, 09:52:08 am: Thanks Mark, you too. :) The latest Follis you have shown is great.

And here is the next one:

Hadrian Sestertius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62321
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 27, 2010, 11:30:49 am: Andreas,

As I mentioned in the other thread regarding this coin:

What a cool coin! Love the way the oarsmen look like they are actually pulling at the oars.

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Lloyd Taylor on November 27, 2010, 04:23:00 pm: Wonderful example.

I can just imagine Hadrian sitting in the shade of the stern covered area, yelling occasional directions to the crew while taking in the passing scenery and sipping on the occasional drop of red. "Antinous pass the grapes over here!"

Hadrian's tour of the empire... what a way to go! 8)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Maffeo on November 27, 2010, 04:40:59 pm: More like "Antinous, peel me a grape will ya?".

A great book is Marguerite Yourcenar's "Memoirs of Hadrian."
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 03, 2010, 12:20:09 pm: Today's news:

A superb Russian Medal 1836 - The Russian soldiers looks like Roman.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62524
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on December 03, 2010, 12:24:06 pm: Andreas,

wow, that's gorgeous!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: areich on December 03, 2010, 12:37:29 pm: Amazing medal!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 08, 2010, 04:38:26 pm: Thank you guys!

I like the heavy old Russian copper-pieces. I have added a very nice 10 Kopecks-piece:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62774

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 10, 2010, 06:54:01 pm: Today I received my second Gallienus Sestertius with a really impressive portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-62820

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on December 10, 2010, 06:59:10 pm: Andreas,

Beautiful and expertly photo'ed!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 16, 2010, 10:35:04 am: Danke Mark :)

The following coin is in my collection for quite a while.

Heracles with Cerberos:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-63037

Best Regards

Andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on December 16, 2010, 11:18:37 am: Quote from: kc on December 16, 2010, 10:35:04 am
Danke Mark :)

The following coin is in my collection for quite a while.

Heracles with Cerberos:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-63037

Best Regards

Andreas

Andreas,

I have to say that I am liking these provincials a lot more these days as they almost always seem to have interesting and (for the most part) well-wrought reverses. This one is no exception.

A beautiful coin!

A question for whomever can answer it:

Were the celators/engravers "farmed out" to the provinces or were they locals, possibly having been taught by the experts?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 25, 2010, 01:14:04 pm: 2 new Sestertii added to my Gallery:

Hadrianus Sestertius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-63292

Gallienus Sestertius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-63290

Regards and Merry Christmas

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 02, 2011, 05:12:51 pm: From a friend a got my old Probus back :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-63551

Best

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 04, 2011, 01:00:45 pm: Just added:

A beautiful Aurel Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-63584
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on January 04, 2011, 02:00:44 pm: Quote from: kc on January 04, 2011, 01:00:45 pm
Just added:

A beautiful Aurel Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-63584

Agreed 100%!

It does not get much better than that!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 22, 2011, 03:54:45 pm: After a while a new Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64039

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mat on January 22, 2011, 04:11:21 pm: Thats a beaut KC.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on January 22, 2011, 04:45:40 pm: Andreas,

That is (insert superlative here)!

I have run out of adjectives to describe your coins :)

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 23, 2011, 12:15:52 pm: @Mat & Mark

You are great! :)

Enjoy my Sestertius-Portrait-Gallery:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64066

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on January 23, 2011, 12:19:27 pm: Quote from: kc on January 23, 2011, 12:15:52 pm
@Mat & Mark

You are great! :)

Enjoy my Sestertius-Portrait-Gallery:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64066

Regards

kc

Andreas,

Why have you not featured your Balbinus sest yet? Talk about a beauty!

By the way, how many coins are in your collection?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Potator II on January 23, 2011, 04:25:33 pm: Philippus II and Marcus Aurelius sestertii are really wonderful !
They would be gems in any great collection

Congrats
Potator
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Soxfan on January 24, 2011, 03:19:06 pm: Quote from: kc on January 23, 2011, 12:15:52 pm
@Mat & Mark

You are great! :)

Enjoy my Sestertius-Portrait-Gallery:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64066

Regards

kc

Wow. Those are fantastic, and did you photograph those yourself? Great collection.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 25, 2011, 03:54:05 pm: @Mark

Now I know: You surely mean the Aemilian Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64156

@Potator

Thank you.

@Sox

Many thanks to you.
Yes I photographed it myself. It took me a lot of time since I am not an expert in PC stuff.

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 26, 2011, 03:26:02 am: And here the superb Postumus:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64157

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Potator II on January 26, 2011, 03:38:33 am: It's a double sestertius actually. Of great, great style I have to say

Bravo
Potator
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on January 26, 2011, 04:42:28 pm: Andreas,

No, definitely talking about the Balbinus sestertius.

I don't believe it is posted by itself.

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 26, 2011, 05:20:12 pm: Hi Potator,

thanks, yes it is a double sestertius but this description reminds me of Decius Double Sestertii, so I only use "Sestertius".

Mark,

here it is my friend:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-56224

Regards

Andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on February 01, 2011, 11:33:15 am: The next one: Septimius Severus Sestertius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64343

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on February 12, 2011, 11:22:41 am: Enjoy my latest coin: Diadumenian Sestertius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64564

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on February 12, 2011, 11:28:07 am: Quote from: kc on January 26, 2011, 05:20:12 pm
Hi Potator,

thanks, yes it is a double sestertius but this description reminds me of Decius Double Sestertii, so I only use "Sestertius".

Mark,

here it is my friend:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-56224

Regards

Andreas

Yes, that's a beauty!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on February 21, 2011, 07:35:54 am: A newcomer: Trajanus Sestertius, interesting historical type

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64852

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: pierre_p77 on February 24, 2011, 07:46:12 am: Man, your collection is realy amazing! So many beautifull coins. And I´m a little in love with your Luna Lucifera Gallienus ant...

/Pierre
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on February 24, 2011, 07:59:13 am: Another fantastic addition KC !
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on February 24, 2011, 12:46:29 pm: Yes, another great coin!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on February 24, 2011, 01:35:11 pm: Quote from: kc on February 21, 2011, 07:35:54 am
A newcomer: Trajanus Sestertius, interesting historical type

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-64852

Regards

kc

Great!

nice to see an authentic one of this type ;)

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Soxfan on February 24, 2011, 04:22:05 pm: wow, fantastic coin! I love these types with a scene
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 01, 2011, 12:17:51 pm: Thanks a lot for your great comments!

Here comes the next Sestertius from Commodus:
It has a dark green patina and a realistic portrait.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65027

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on March 01, 2011, 01:20:40 pm: Yeah, I really like that portrait style for this one.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 03, 2011, 04:08:34 pm: Now I have bought a nice and very rare provincial coin from a friend:

Caracalla, Hadrianopolis

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65113

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on March 03, 2011, 06:10:59 pm: Andreas,

That is nice!

Why is it that these provincials seem to have more character than their imperial counterparts?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 12, 2011, 01:29:33 pm: As always thanks to Mark.

Today I have uploaded a Crispus silvered Follis:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65348

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 15, 2011, 12:58:51 pm: News from good old Germany: :)

Look at this:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65413

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on March 15, 2011, 03:41:09 pm: I really like that portrait.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 18, 2011, 11:27:32 am: Trajanus Decius Double Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65455

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on March 18, 2011, 08:33:05 pm: Quote from: kc on March 15, 2011, 12:58:51 pm
News from good old Germany: :)

Look at this:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65413

Regards

kc

Bravo!

Makes my Friday evening!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 28, 2011, 09:05:43 am: Next one a nice "Monday-morning-coin" for only 70 FED-Dollar :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65684
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on March 28, 2011, 04:46:02 pm: Not bad ;D
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 31, 2011, 02:08:50 pm: Randy, I think so, too. Thanks. :)

kc proudly presents his first Elagabal Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65784

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on March 31, 2011, 06:06:37 pm: Andreas,

VERY nice!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on March 31, 2011, 07:39:40 pm: Great addition! Has a nice color to it!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 01, 2011, 02:12:42 pm: "Danke" to Mark and Randy. :)

The next bargain was coming in today.

With 73 Euro = 104 FED-$ it is a nice elephant, isn't it?

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65835

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on April 02, 2011, 11:36:32 am: Best elephant EVER?

Beautiful!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on April 02, 2011, 12:00:29 pm: Its kind of looks like a very young elephant (or maybe a north african elephant?) still realistic and very cool.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 06, 2011, 05:33:40 pm: Thank again,guys!

A great Caracalla denarius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-66056

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: marcvs_traianvs on April 06, 2011, 09:36:08 pm: Even as a kid Caracalla looks like he wants to kill Geta :)

Beautiful coin.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on April 06, 2011, 09:53:20 pm: Truly a fantastic (five star) coin! And I must add, you have very artistically presented it KC.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 11, 2011, 03:24:50 pm: Next one is a Constantius Follis with beauty reverse:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-66264

Regards

Andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on April 12, 2011, 04:16:41 pm: Quote from: kc on April 11, 2011, 03:24:50 pm
Next one is a Constantius Follis with beauty reverse:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-66264

Regards

Andreas

Thats a wonderful reverse!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 28, 2011, 02:48:57 am: Just uploaded a new coin:

Didius Julianus Sestertius with wonderful portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-66788

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on April 28, 2011, 03:54:21 am: That Didius Julianus Sestertius is a premium coin to say the least! Wow, what a find :o

A scarce coin to find in such excellent condition and very hansom portrait.

I'm going to follow you next time you go shopping :evil: ;D You certainly know the right path!

Best Regards,
Steve
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 03, 2011, 03:48:11 pm: Thank you Steve!

The following coin has a nice blue-green patina and a cute portrait of Hostilian:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-66965

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on May 04, 2011, 04:45:54 am: Yes indeed, a very attractive coin! The patina adds great contrast and value to an already nice coin!

Nice addition!
Steve
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on May 04, 2011, 10:27:05 am: Andreas,

Didius Julianus= :o

Love this coin!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 01, 2011, 02:50:21 pm: After one month another great coin: :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-67850
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on June 01, 2011, 02:58:27 pm: Quote from: kc on June 01, 2011, 02:50:21 pm
After one month another great coin: :)

Spectacular portrait KC.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on June 01, 2011, 03:42:26 pm: Quote from: Bud Stewart on June 01, 2011, 02:58:27 pm
Quote from: kc on June 01, 2011, 02:50:21 pm
After one month another great coin: :)

Spectacular portrait KC.

Ditto!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 07, 2011, 12:51:29 pm: Look at this beautiful Pupienus-Portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-68310

Thanks and Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on June 07, 2011, 01:44:23 pm: Because of coins like this and a few others I've seen recently, I've extended my range of interest farther into the 3rd century AD :)

~Steve
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on June 07, 2011, 04:17:47 pm: Quote from: kc on June 07, 2011, 12:51:29 pm
Look at this beautiful Pupienus-Portrait:

Another great addition KC. I especially appreciate this very lifelike portrait. The design of this coin is an excellent representation what an engraver with talent was able to achieve.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 12, 2011, 05:46:44 am: @Steve

Yes, I think the coins of the third century are the most interesting. Unfortunately coins
of this aera in good condition are very expensive.

@Bud

That was a real craftmanship! I cannot imagine that something like this is possible today.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 12, 2011, 05:48:13 am: A nice pair of Sestertii from the same obverse and reverse die....

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-68456

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Lloyd Taylor on June 12, 2011, 06:17:15 pm: Neat addition - not often do you find two from the same die set.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 16, 2011, 12:10:28 pm: Going on with two middle bronzes from Nerva and Macrinus:

Macrinus As:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-67882

Nerva As:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-67866

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on June 16, 2011, 03:40:48 pm: Like them both!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 20, 2011, 02:14:04 pm: That's fine, Mark. :)

A fat bronze of Septimius arrived these days:

Obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP III, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev. VIRT AVG TR P II COS II P P / S - C, Virtus holding spear and Victory
Mint: Rome, 194 AD.

33mm 28,1g

RIC 673
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on June 21, 2011, 09:03:02 pm: Good portrait. I really like the sandy highlights
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on June 22, 2011, 01:30:37 am: Beautiful portrait with great accenting by the sandy patina!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 22, 2011, 10:17:16 pm: The next one is a Herennius Etruscus Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-68805

Also a Septimius Severus Sestertius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-68814

and a Gordianus Pius Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-68815

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 26, 2011, 10:30:15 pm: Pius Sestertius with double head:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-68956

Big diameter of 35mm at its widest!

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on June 27, 2011, 10:01:58 am: Andreas,

I very much like the previous three but this latest coin is GREAT! You get 2 cool emperors for the price of one ;) You know my mailing address, right?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 04, 2011, 02:11:48 pm: New arrival:

A mega rare Diocletian Quinarius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-69181

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on July 07, 2011, 05:47:43 pm: Very cool, and so is that sestertius you added of Caracalla
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 17, 2011, 04:11:25 am: Added a very rare Gordianus Pius Sestertius to my gallery. It is one of the rarest Sestertii of this emperor:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-69547

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on July 17, 2011, 09:39:59 am: Andreas,

Very nice!

What is the relative rarity of this one?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on July 17, 2011, 06:15:56 pm: Quote from: Mark Z on July 17, 2011, 09:39:59 am

What is the relative rarity of this one?

mz

Well, he's got one and we don't. I'd say pretty rare ;D

~Steve
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 21, 2011, 08:49:06 pm: Nice Sestertius of Commodus:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-69724

Best Regards

kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on July 21, 2011, 11:01:29 pm: Andreas,

Very nice portrait!

Interesting reverse, too.

It's a keeper!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 26, 2011, 04:27:24 pm: A really fat Postumus Sestertius of 34mm and 33g:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-69886

All the best

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on July 31, 2011, 10:55:09 pm: Andreas,

GREAT coin but it looks like the galley has hit a reef! ;)

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 03, 2011, 03:23:29 pm: The best and most expensive coin of my collection:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-70050

Ciao

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on August 03, 2011, 04:41:25 pm: Andreas,

I Love this coin!

Where have you been hiding it? Recent acquisition?

NICE! 5/5

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 09, 2011, 11:20:41 am: New addition to my collection:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-70145

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on August 09, 2011, 07:19:53 pm: That’s one beautiful denarius you have there KC. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 12, 2011, 12:07:32 pm: I just added a very interesting historical Sestertius of Trajan:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-70311

Best

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Lloyd Taylor on August 12, 2011, 06:17:39 pm: Very nice coin with a great story to tell.... Woe to the vanquished! They have to listen to the pontifications of Trajan! :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 16, 2011, 02:57:09 am: Another Alexander:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-70438

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on August 16, 2011, 03:09:38 am: Quote from: kc on August 16, 2011, 02:57:09 am
Another Alexander:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-70438

Regards

kc

Wonderful detail. Great addition!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on August 16, 2011, 09:38:50 am: Andreas,

That is a strong coin!

5/5!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 21, 2011, 11:47:58 pm: A famous type on coins of Septimius Severus:

Legio XIIII Gemina Martia Victrix was an elite legion which gained its fame by defeating Queen Boudicca in 61 A.D. At the end of the 2nd century it was stationed in Carnuntum (Austria) and it was the first legion to declare for Severus.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-70641

Not very fine but in collectable condition.

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 30, 2011, 10:51:16 am: Now an Augustus Denarius with nice patina:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-70908

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on August 30, 2011, 12:29:44 pm: that's beautiful!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on August 30, 2011, 01:44:28 pm: very nice !
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on August 30, 2011, 09:09:50 pm: Fantastic denarius KC. I would be thrilled to have a coin as nice as this in my colletion.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 01, 2011, 01:03:11 pm: Thank you.

I have been in search of a Vitellius with a good portrait. I prefered a Sestertius of him but those are too expensive. So I was happy when I got this As with an outstanding portrait and a great sand patina.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-70995

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on September 01, 2011, 03:13:19 pm: Normally I am not a fan of his coins but this one is great!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 09, 2011, 02:28:56 am: Normally I do not collect provincial coins, this coin is one of the exceptional coins. Once seen, I could not let it go as often. ;)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71392

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on September 09, 2011, 02:37:16 am: Definitely a hard one to pass up. Very nice!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Lloyd Taylor on September 09, 2011, 04:57:34 am: Great coin. That is one mean looking corpulent Nero. From his facial expression it is as if he has bad indigestion, accompanied by chronic wind. You would not want to cross his path in this state. Even the eagle on the reverse looks worried enough to take flight. Perhaps he thinks he's the next meal for the great man.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on September 09, 2011, 09:17:48 am: Andreas,

Nero's sullen, contemptuous expression is palpable on this beautiful coin.

Bravo!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on September 09, 2011, 02:28:41 pm: This portrait would make a nice avatar ;D
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 09, 2011, 05:42:27 pm: It is nice to see that other friends and members like this coin. Thanks for your comments.

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 16, 2011, 11:38:33 am: This very rare Denarius of Titus I have already shown in COTD, but now it is in my gallery, too.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71631

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on September 16, 2011, 11:49:42 am: Andreas,

That's a neat coin. What is the significance of the laurel trees?

What is the relative rarity?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 16, 2011, 12:05:48 pm: Dear friend Mark :)

thanks a lot. The laurel trees are a sign of honor. This reverse should glorify Titus for his third consulate. The rarity of this piece is mentioned as R2 in RIC.
I love this coin with its strange depictions which were also used for Augustus before.

Best

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 20, 2011, 09:37:01 am: The next one is a Severus Alexander Sestertius, untouched, with great detail:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71783

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on September 20, 2011, 09:47:55 am: Andreas,

Yes, excellent detail on both sides and great portrait!

Will you be cleaning it?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 20, 2011, 10:06:56 am: Hey Mark,

no I will leave the coin as it is, because I like it. :)

Regards

Andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on September 20, 2011, 08:21:03 pm: Quote from: kc on September 20, 2011, 10:06:56 am
...I will leave the coin as it is, because I like it. :)

Very nice KC.

I also like it the way it is.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 02, 2011, 05:44:57 pm: What do you think about this nice Drusus Sestertius?

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72148

Best Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 03, 2011, 01:12:27 am: Andreas,

A very strong portrait and a fantastic reverse!

I like it!

Do we know which or whose arch that happens to be?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 03, 2011, 02:08:14 am: Yes, of course, Mark.

It is the triumphal arch of Drusus, which was build 9 BC. and belonged to the aqueduct Aqua Marcia. Today it is standing behind the Porta San Sebastiano, which is a city gate of the Aurelian wall in Rome. The Via Appia went through the city gate and also through the triumphal arch.
Does someone know if the equestrian on the top of the triumphal arch still exists?

Best Regards

Andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 03, 2011, 09:52:06 am: Andreas,

Yes, I see it on the map now.

Sorry to say that I did not get to that part of the city.

Thanks for that!
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on October 03, 2011, 05:02:32 pm: That lump on top of the triumphal arch isn't there on the coin, so presumably it's been added later, after the statue was removed.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 09, 2011, 03:17:25 pm: Yes Robert, I think so, too.

Here a new coin:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72338

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 21, 2011, 04:45:51 pm: These days I got a phantastically Philippus Arabs Sestertius with nice Victory on the reverse:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72672

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 22, 2011, 01:17:41 am: Andreas,

Great details!

Size and weight?

mz
Title: Marcus Aurelius Sestertius
Post by: kc on November 01, 2011, 11:39:30 am: Hi boys and girls,

kc bought a new cohoooin: ;D

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73017
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Jay GT4 on November 01, 2011, 11:55:46 am: Sweet patina!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 01, 2011, 12:00:50 pm: Andreas,

I would love to bask in the glory of your collection in person!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 01, 2011, 12:05:48 pm: ...like Dagobert Duck you mean? :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on November 01, 2011, 12:18:54 pm: Quote from: Mark Z on November 01, 2011, 12:00:50 pm
Andreas,

I would love to bask in the glory of your collection in person!

mz

Me too! Though I may have sticky fingers :evil: ;D

~Steve
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: curtislclay on November 01, 2011, 12:21:58 pm: I think kc means Uncle Scrooge. Dagobert Duck is the German translation.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 09, 2011, 01:21:29 pm: My second Elagabal Sestertius. Not the best one, but look at Sol and also at Elagabal's mustache. :laugh:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73208

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 16, 2011, 05:17:58 am: kc's weekly news proudly present: A rare Domitian Dupondius with untouched black patina.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73358

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 16, 2011, 09:36:13 am: Andreas,

That Domitian is beautiful!

Size and weight?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on November 16, 2011, 03:16:16 pm: Quote from: Mark Z on November 16, 2011, 09:36:13 am
Andreas,

That Domitian is beautiful!

I wholeheartedly agree with Mark. A truly lovely coin!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 17, 2011, 04:39:02 am: Thanks - It's a heavy exemplar - 15.29g!

Here comes one of the nicest portraits of my collection:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73420

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on November 17, 2011, 02:48:53 pm: Quote from: kc on November 17, 2011, 04:39:02 am
Here comes one of the nicest portraits of my collection:

I agree, and also with a pleasant patina.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 22, 2011, 08:09:41 pm: I am happy to show you a a Sestertius of Nerva with magnificent portrait. I bought it on the last coin fair, Numismata, in Frankfurt/Main in Germany.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73603

Best Regards
kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Noah on November 22, 2011, 08:18:29 pm: You certainly did pick-up a magnificent portrait on that Sestertius. It really shows his age and the expression is poignant!

Best, Noah
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 22, 2011, 10:47:09 pm: Andreas,

You can't possibly top this coin, can you?

This one is the reason we collect!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 02, 2011, 10:05:26 am: For the Sestertii of the third thentury this Trebonianus Sestertius has a superb condition at its reverse.
Virtus is beautiful, isn't she?

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73825

Regards
Andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on December 02, 2011, 12:18:02 pm: Andreas,

Both sides are super!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 14, 2011, 10:26:58 am: A beautiful Clodius Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74185

It is a good addition to my portrait collection. :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on December 14, 2011, 12:04:27 pm: Quote from: kc on December 14, 2011, 10:26:58 am
A beautiful Clodius Sestertius:

It is a good addition to my portrait collection. :)

I agree KC. It is a lovely coin and a great addition to your excellent collection.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on December 14, 2011, 12:14:44 pm: Gorgeous!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: cicerokid on December 14, 2011, 03:32:42 pm: Really really nice coin all round. well done
Title: My first Greek owl
Post by: kc on December 19, 2011, 08:44:57 am: Following my first owl - it is a great feeling to hold this fat AR-Tetradrachm in hand. :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74349

Regards
kc
Title: Re: My first Greek owl
Post by: rover1.3 on December 19, 2011, 11:11:40 am: Very nice, charming example of THE ancient coin, enjoy it!

Best regards,

rover
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: cicerokid on December 19, 2011, 11:32:59 am: Greece is the word...it's got movement, it's got meaning.....
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: laney on December 22, 2011, 01:11:19 pm: Really outstanding portraits! You are certainly fulfilling your goal.

Laney
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 24, 2011, 02:01:55 am: Thank you friends! :)

Here is my X-mas coin:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74527

Merry Christmas to all.

Regards
Andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on December 25, 2011, 03:18:35 pm: Look like you've had a very nice Christmas indeed.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 06, 2012, 10:07:58 am: This As of Nero is a new purchase...not great, not beauty, but appealing:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74968

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: benito on January 06, 2012, 10:15:07 am: Quote from: kc on January 06, 2012, 10:07:58 am
This As of Nero is a new purchase...not great, not beauty, but appealing:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74968

kc

This one from your collection is much better. Just look at the portrait and natural almost black patina. Would consider exchange for M.Antonius-Octavian denarius.
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74941
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 13, 2012, 06:21:21 am: ;D

Now I have found a new portrait in bronze for my gallery:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75335

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 16, 2012, 06:28:59 am: A little owl from Sicily:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75435

Regards
kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on January 16, 2012, 07:57:27 am: Quote from: kc on January 16, 2012, 06:28:59 am
A little owl from Sicily:

A beautiful little coin. That is a fantastic 'jet black' patina.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 02, 2012, 08:07:48 am: Hello,

after a weeks I want to present you a new coin which is very rare and shows a beautiful portrait
of the emperor Pertinax. With this coin I could fill another gap.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-78122

Your votes and comments are welcome. :)

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: SkySoldier on March 02, 2012, 09:07:44 am: Nice bronze; the portrait seems very expressive. Very good pick up.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on March 02, 2012, 09:55:09 am: Andreas,

Wow! Nice pull, for sure!

Sorry you spent your entire coin budget for the year, though :tongue:

However, even if you don't get another one this year, you've done very well for 2012.

Congratulations!

mz

p.s. how is that cardboard box you're living in doing? ;)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: coinguy2012 on March 03, 2012, 07:33:23 pm: You have an incredible collection, my friend!

I'm just getting started. Excited to learn from everyone here.

Cheers,
CoinGuy2012

ps- here's one of my wants for anyone who cares
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=78581.0 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=78581.0)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 08, 2012, 04:40:53 am: Quote from: Mark Z on March 02, 2012, 09:55:09 am
Andreas,

Wow! Nice pull, for sure!

Sorry you spent your entire coin budget for the year, though :tongue:

However, even if you don't get another one this year, you've done very well for 2012.

Congratulations!

mz

p.s. how is that cardboard box you're living in doing? ;)

Hello Mark,

as long as some emperors are missing in my collection I will see to it that I can fill these gaps.
(Claudius, Caligula, Galba, Gordian I., Maximus, Maximinus Thrax and Pescennius Niger).

In Germany there is often stormy and rainy weather in winter time and my cardbox gets soaked.
There are so many beautiful coins out there - what shall I do? :'(

Thanks to SkySoldier and CoinGuy. :)

Best Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on March 11, 2012, 01:00:30 pm: Andreas,

What to do? Why, it's obvious...

FILL THE GAPS IN YOUR COLLECTION! ;)

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 17, 2012, 02:00:35 pm: A new coin with excellent reverse:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-78686

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on March 18, 2012, 12:36:16 am: The obverse is pretty nice, too!
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on March 18, 2012, 12:46:02 am: As usual, you have an eye for fine style and quality coins! Great job!

~Steve
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 25, 2012, 01:21:40 pm: At first I want to thank you for your comments!

And now a rare As of Septimius with a coveted reverse follows:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79099

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on March 26, 2012, 02:30:52 am: That is a really nice coin, great addition!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 31, 2012, 08:30:33 am: Here comes a new Trebonianus Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79385
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on March 31, 2012, 10:03:19 am: Good morning, friend!

Outstanding portrait!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 07, 2012, 12:51:03 pm: Today a new Sestertius with a delightful portrait came in:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79646

Happy Easter!

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on April 07, 2012, 01:38:01 pm: Andreas,

Yes, that is REALLY nice, as in excellent!

Is that portrait bearded?

The details are excellent on both sides!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 13, 2012, 06:22:11 pm: Updated my Gallery:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79960

Please vote and comment.

Thanks!

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on April 13, 2012, 10:24:26 pm: Andreas,
Very nice!!!
Though I can't find that fantastic Marcus Aurelius sest., in the center of the 2nd row, in your gallery :-\

If you ever get tired of it, I've got the perfect place for it in my gallery ;D ;D ;D

I won't hold my breath ;)

~Steve
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 16, 2012, 03:42:59 pm: Quote from: Steve E on April 13, 2012, 10:24:26 pm
Andreas,
Very nice!!!
Though I can't find that fantastic Marcus Aurelius sest., in the center of the 2nd row, in your gallery :-\

If you ever get tired of it, I've got the perfect place for it in my gallery ;D ;D ;D

I won't hold my breath ;)

~Steve

Hello Steve,
open your eyes friend, open your eyes, the Marc Aurel is in my gallery. ;D
I can imagine that you want to get this coin but I don't think that I will give it away as long as
I am alive. :laugh:
Thank you for your comments.

Regards
Andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on April 16, 2012, 03:48:52 pm: Quote from: kc on April 16, 2012, 03:42:59 pm
Quote from: Steve E on April 13, 2012, 10:24:26 pm
Andreas,
Very nice!!!
Though I can't find that fantastic Marcus Aurelius sest., in the center of the 2nd row, in your gallery :-\

If you ever get tired of it, I've got the perfect place for it in my gallery ;D ;D ;D

I won't hold my breath ;)

~Steve

Hello Steve,
open your eyes friend, open your eyes, the Marc Aurel is in my gallery. ;D
I can imagine that you want to get this coin but I don't think that I will give it away as long as
I am alive. :laugh:

I must have blinked ;D

Even though I love the coin, I hope you have a long life ;)

All the best!
Steve
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 30, 2012, 07:59:39 am: Today I received my smallest Sestertius (22-26mm), which was strucked with a flan of an As:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-80814

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Andrew McCabe on April 30, 2012, 08:45:40 am: Quote from: kc on April 30, 2012, 07:59:39 am
Today I received my smallest Sestertius (22-26mm), which was strucked with a flan of an As:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-80814

It's a nice coin, beautifully patinated and the small flan highlights the portrait and reverse type and somehow makes it seem more ... metallic. Great photo too.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 05, 2012, 02:11:08 pm: Today I show you a Flavian denarius with Judaea Capta reverse:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-81119

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 12, 2012, 08:20:07 am: Not a nice coin, but very rare:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-81431

Now I have unified father with his son. ;D
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on May 12, 2012, 09:50:02 am: Andreas,

Looks like you are moving back into the cardboard box again this month ;)

Really not too much to complain about, is there. Nice portrait, full legends.

Nice catch!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 06, 2012, 05:26:32 pm: Gordianus III. Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82561

Very heavy for a Gordianus!

Regards
kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 10, 2012, 01:32:47 am: Got my first Julius Caesar...not the nicest coin but the portrait is very good...

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82690
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on June 10, 2012, 01:40:22 am: Nice Caesar portrait!!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 13, 2012, 04:31:33 pm: Pupienus Sestertius in extra nice style:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82798
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 15, 2012, 11:13:05 pm: here comes an extra fine coin:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82888
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on June 16, 2012, 01:28:56 am: Andreas,

These last two coins are so unbelievably beautiful I almost feel sorry for you since you will not be able to top them!

Congrats on two really super coins!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 16, 2012, 01:34:24 am: Quote from: Mark Z on June 16, 2012, 01:28:56 am
Andreas,

These last two coins are so unbelievably beautiful I almost feel sorry for you since you will not be able to top them!

Congrats on two really super coins!

mz

Haha, very good comment, Mark! ;D
Maybe there is an nicer elephant out there that I will catch in the future. :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 16, 2012, 09:59:43 pm: all good things are three... ;D

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82922

regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on June 16, 2012, 11:58:43 pm: Nice addition with the Phillip the Arab!

I wonder what the story is behind the squared flans? I have a couple as well.

~Steve
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 17, 2012, 12:09:24 am: Quote from: Steve E on June 16, 2012, 11:58:43 pm
Nice addition with the Phillip the Arab!

I wonder what the story is behind the squared flans? I have a couple as well.

~Steve

hello steve,

thank you very much.

at that time the flans were molded with such forms and after that
process the minter divided the flans with hammer and sickle.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on June 17, 2012, 01:08:28 am: Very nice addition :)
quadrans
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on June 17, 2012, 01:22:26 am: Quote from: kc on June 17, 2012, 12:09:24 am
Quote from: Steve E on June 16, 2012, 11:58:43 pm
Nice addition with the Phillip the Arab!

I wonder what the story is behind the squared flans? I have a couple as well.

~Steve

hello steve,

thank you very much.

at that time the flans were molded with such forms and after that
process the minter divided the flans with hammer and sickle.

Thanks for the explanation! The drawing makes it very clear!

~Steve
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on June 17, 2012, 10:30:25 am: Andreas,

Yes, I think you nailed the trifecta with that last coin. What a portrait!

I'd like to see you do that again with the next three ;)

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 23, 2012, 05:04:21 am: macrinus :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83107
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 23, 2012, 09:48:55 pm: just added a very very rare coin that I got from a friend of the forum:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83164

:)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 25, 2012, 03:02:52 pm: A coin with great provenance:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83238

The piece was in the collection from Apostolo Zeno! :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on June 25, 2012, 03:29:39 pm: Quote from: kc on June 23, 2012, 05:04:21 am
macrinus :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83107

Andreas,

You have really been working hard to surpass your last trifecta, aren't you?

You are largely succeeding, too. Some beautiful specimens lately.

But why are the Macrinus pics so blurry? Or is it my eyes?

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 26, 2012, 01:51:16 pm: Severus Alexander Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83277

:)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 27, 2012, 10:24:09 pm: Trajanus Decius with top portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83342
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 01, 2012, 03:30:46 am: I paid 70 Euros for this coin, so the condition is not the best.
The coin has a rough surface and is corroded..but as always I kept an eye
on the detail...the portrait of Caligula is OK and Vesta is superb... :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83509
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 03, 2012, 02:03:13 pm: have made new photos with red background...do you like it?
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 04, 2012, 02:56:23 pm: 10 Kopeks 1775, strucked under Catherine II. for Sibiria.

I like these heavy Russian bronzes! :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83654
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 08, 2012, 10:25:21 am: Today I want to add a smaller Sestertius of Gordianus Pius.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83809

Nothing is special on this coin but when I saw it, I liked it and had to buy this piece.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 11, 2012, 12:13:57 pm: My second Sestertius of Philippus II., now as Caesar, strucked under the reign of his father:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83987

I think you like it! :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 14, 2012, 12:41:54 am: Today I could acquire this beautiful coin of Syracuse, Sicily!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-84120

Normally not my collecting area but when I saw this piece, I thought:"I must have!!"
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 20, 2012, 02:19:35 pm: Dear members and friends,

I proudly present you a new Sestertius with famous reverse:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-84757

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on July 20, 2012, 02:52:04 pm: Andreas,

Excellent pull!

Congrats!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on July 21, 2012, 09:11:58 am: Nice Coin ... +++
Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 21, 2012, 10:36:58 am: Thank you very much, mark and joe! With this coin i could also fill a gap in my portrait gallery because vespasian was missing. It is not the nicest bust of him but i am rather interested in the reverse so it does not matter. :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on July 21, 2012, 01:48:37 pm: It really is very nice. Congrats!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 22, 2012, 04:02:28 pm: Thanks Dave!

Next one is a really nice Maximinus Thrax:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-84825

Enjoy! :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 23, 2012, 10:43:58 pm: I also received a very rare Sestertius of Julia Paula...unfortunately not nice,
but the portrait is OK though.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-84871
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on July 23, 2012, 11:24:06 pm: Hi kc it is not a "every day" coin... :) +++

quadrans
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 26, 2012, 12:49:18 pm: From a good friend I bought this beautiful Verus Bronze:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85034

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on July 27, 2012, 02:04:15 am: Nice coin .....
.. +++ +++ +++

quadrans
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 28, 2012, 08:12:11 am: My next coin is online:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85129

Fat flan and sand patina!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on July 28, 2012, 08:47:03 am: Andreas,

Good one!

The sand patina really brings out the details.

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 28, 2012, 05:35:53 pm: thank you mark!

and here is a rare reverse type:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85149
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 01, 2012, 10:06:16 am: New photos:

Gallienus:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85296

Caracalla:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85295
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 02, 2012, 03:26:15 am: New photos:

Plotina Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85335

Severus Alexander Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85334

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 03, 2012, 01:15:19 am: Antoninus Pius double head:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85357
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 03, 2012, 12:53:31 pm: And two Hadrian Sestertii follow:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85369

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85370
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 04, 2012, 07:55:57 am: Want to add a rare Maximinus I. Sestertius....

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85407

I found only a few examples on recent platforms. This variant with Victory crowning the Emperor - captive at feet is very rare
instead of the normal depiction without the Emperor.
:)

1 x acsearch.info
1 x wildwinds
1 x vcoins & ma-shops (same coin)
5 x CNG
0 x Forum
0 x Coinarchives (during the last months)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 06, 2012, 05:51:29 am: My first Geta Sestertius...it looks better in hand and I wanted this coin because of the reverse type:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85497
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 12, 2012, 05:05:45 am: Here a new photo of the Nerva As...

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85719
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on August 12, 2012, 10:03:02 am: Quote from: kc on August 12, 2012, 05:05:45 am
Here a new photo of the Nerva As...

A lovely coin with a very impressive portrait. A great addition to your collection.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 12, 2012, 10:06:14 am: Hi Bud,

thank you. Where have you been so long? :)

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on August 12, 2012, 04:15:36 pm: Hi Andreas

This Nerva as a cool addition

+++ +++ +++

Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 13, 2012, 05:12:10 am: Hello Joe,
indeed, the portrait is very nice and I like the big nose and the grumpy countenance of Nerva.
Thanks!

I am starting to have a fancy for Greek silver coins...

Here I have acquired a Corinthian Stater.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85752

Has someone a reference for me please?

Bronze Syracuse, Hieron II.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85776
Title: Maxentius Follis
Post by: kc on August 14, 2012, 05:40:18 am: Hello,

I just received my personally bust of the year:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85793

Very rare type!!! :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 18, 2012, 05:47:49 am: my second owl...this example is woithout a test cut and the flan is equally.
these coin feel great in hand!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85990
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on August 18, 2012, 04:45:23 pm: Hi Andreas very nice coins....
+++
Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 30, 2012, 01:12:57 pm: unfortunately the philipp II sestertius from spain is not here so far..so mark and I have to fight later!

here is a Domitianus As - a little consolation. :-[ :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-86514
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on August 30, 2012, 06:00:34 pm: Quote from: kc on August 30, 2012, 01:12:57 pm
unfortunately the philipp II sestertius from spain is not here so far..so mark and I have to fight later!

here is a Domitianus As - a little consolation. :-[ :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-86514

Andreas,

Yes, I'd feel better with that coin, too.

Nice!

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: David Atherton on August 30, 2012, 06:41:22 pm: That is one heck of a "consolation" prize! Stunning coin.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on August 30, 2012, 07:31:05 pm: A really great middle bronze with an attractive portrait and a great reverse. Congrats!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 01, 2012, 09:01:32 am: Thank you very much! I gave the Domitianus As back because it was smoothed and has a die crack.

But now my Philippus II. Sestertius has arrived:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-86616

Regards
kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 09, 2012, 03:45:00 pm: My latest acquisition is a big Follis of Maximianus
in excellent condition.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on September 09, 2012, 04:35:08 pm: Andreas,

I love this type in general and this coin in particular.

Well done!

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 13, 2012, 10:45:59 pm: new coin with nice portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-87245

regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 20, 2012, 02:21:55 pm: Nice head of Apollo - Carian Satraps:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-87462

Best Regards
kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on September 20, 2012, 02:27:24 pm: Andreas,

It's not my area of interest, but a work of art is just that, isn't it?

Beautiful!

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 20, 2012, 02:42:14 pm: hi mark,

yes, most of the Greek coins are much nicer than the Romans (in my opinion).

thank you.

regards
andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: David Atherton on September 20, 2012, 06:37:48 pm: That is one heck of a coin, a work of art indeed.

Congrats!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 17, 2012, 11:10:38 pm: What about this coin?

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-88600

Best Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Jay GT4 on October 17, 2012, 11:18:09 pm: Wow! Much nicer than mine. Great coin!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 18, 2012, 09:43:45 am: Dear Friend,

Your collection is astounding!

This particular coin is about as nice as it gets.

Congratulations on getting one of the really iconic coins of antiquity.

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: benito on October 18, 2012, 11:21:14 am: Quote from: Mark Z on October 18, 2012, 09:43:45 am
Dear Friend,
Your collection is astounding!
This particular coin is about as nice as it gets.
Congratulations on getting one of the really iconic coins of antiquity.
MZ
Quote from: Jay GT4 on October 17, 2012, 11:18:09 pm
Wow! Much nicer than mine. Great coin!

+++ +++ +++
BOT worthy.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 18, 2012, 12:53:47 pm: thank you very much, guys! the only error the coin has is the broken edge...
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 18, 2012, 12:55:15 pm: Quote from: kc on October 18, 2012, 12:53:47 pm
thank you very much, guys! the only error the coin has is the broken edge...

well, you gotta expect that sort of thing after 2000 years, right? ;)

mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 18, 2012, 01:07:41 pm: [/quote]

well, you gotta expect that sort of thing after 2000 years, right? ;)

mz
[/quote]

generally I would agree, Mark, but there are perfect examples of this type out there
(some forum members have such stunning pieces). but I did not want/could not spend
a few thousand dollar for a perfect Marc Antony, that is the problem. :( ;)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 20, 2012, 10:57:55 pm: Added a new middle bronze with lion scalp:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-88755

==> ;D
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on October 20, 2012, 11:14:30 pm: Quote from: kc on October 18, 2012, 01:07:41 pm

well, you gotta expect that sort of thing after 2000 years, right? ;)

mz
[/quote]

generally I would agree, Mark, but there are perfect examples of this type out there
(some forum members have such stunning pieces). but I did not want/could not spend
a few thousand dollar for a perfect Marc Antony, that is the problem. :( ;)
[/quote]

Dear Friend,

If you don't like it, the 'Ghost of Christmas Present' wants you to be kind to those poorer than yourself send it to me :)

Christmas is coming! :D

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 30, 2012, 02:28:17 pm: hello mark,

oh very nice art! +++
I will send it to you if you give me a few dollars for it. ;)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 30, 2012, 02:29:26 pm: a new sestertius arrived today:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-89190

best regards
kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on October 30, 2012, 08:15:21 pm: Very nice and interesting coin. Old Commodus, he was a modest one! ;D
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on November 01, 2012, 12:57:11 am: Andreas,

I like it just on its own merits, too, but then again I like your entire collection!

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Steve E on November 01, 2012, 03:14:31 am: Great addition! One of the most unusual renditions of Hercules I've seen. Maybe Commodus was going for the Hercules as a satyr look ;D
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 09, 2012, 11:26:06 am: have a new silver coin:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-89497
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: rover1.3 on November 09, 2012, 01:55:04 pm: Philip III Arrhidaeus (323-317 BC) AR Drachm, Colophon.
323-319 BC, Price P48.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 09, 2012, 02:23:30 pm: thank you very much for the correction, rover! +++

regards
kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on November 10, 2012, 01:22:40 am: Very nice piece Andreas Congrats
+++
quadrans
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on November 15, 2012, 01:04:11 pm: Wow! Without a doubt, A 5-Star drachm
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 15, 2012, 03:55:06 pm: Thank you Joe and Bud! :)

Today I received this wonderful As of Vespasian:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-89769

Best Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on November 15, 2012, 08:28:57 pm: kc, that As of Vespasian is a fine addition! Bravo!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: socalcoins on November 16, 2012, 10:59:29 am: I second ancientdave's comment... a fine addition!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 20, 2012, 10:45:04 am: Dave and Brett - Thank you! :)

The next coin is a wonderful untouched Sestertius of Gordianus Pius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-89948

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 14, 2012, 08:56:48 am: My new acquisition is a very fat Commodus Medaillon...I had to sell a part of my collection,
but it is OK for this big bimetallic coin.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-90761
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 19, 2012, 12:10:49 pm: Inspirated by forum member Jason T. I want to show you here my best acquisitions of 2012:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-90895

Regards
kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 20, 2012, 07:11:12 pm: The Script ft. will.i.am. - Hall Of Fame

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKKjNkgJJRc

Regards
kc ;)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on December 30, 2012, 02:46:18 am: Hi Andreas

It was the nice 2012 collection

but I wish you a Happy 2013 too... +++ ;)

Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - Tacitus Antoninian
Post by: kc on December 30, 2012, 01:12:07 pm: Oh that's very kind, Joe! :)

I wish you a successfully 2013 with a lot of new acquisitions for your collection.

Best Regards
Andreas
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 11, 2013, 07:45:35 am: This time I have chosen an EF Antoninian of Tacitus:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91520

:)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on January 11, 2013, 11:34:14 am: Nice Coin Andreas ;) +++

regards
Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 19, 2013, 03:49:34 am: my first caesar ;)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91765
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on January 20, 2013, 03:29:14 pm: Quote from: kc on January 19, 2013, 03:49:34 am
my first caesar ;)

Fantastic coin. Congratulations.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on January 21, 2013, 12:54:24 am: Hi Andreas
It is a good pick up.... ;)

I like it

regards
Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 21, 2013, 09:12:03 am: thanks Bud and Joe! :)

here comes a new Philippus Arabs:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91901
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 22, 2013, 01:27:30 am: together with the Philippus I got a beautiful Thrax:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91960
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: marcvs_traianvs on January 22, 2013, 04:50:03 pm: Really like the Thrax...good detail of his Hapsburg jaw LOL. He's one of my more favored Emperors just due to the fact he was really tall and I am really tall, but also because the fact that he probably had acromegaly.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on February 06, 2013, 11:44:47 am: a new sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92436
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on February 07, 2013, 03:41:35 pm: Nice coin Andreas

I like it .... +++

Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on February 08, 2013, 12:41:29 pm: The next coin has medaillon sizes:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92486
Title: Domitian Sestertius
Post by: kc on February 11, 2013, 05:11:55 am: Next one is a nice Domitian Sestertius with black patina:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92546
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on February 12, 2013, 02:29:05 am: Hi :)

Another two very nice coin Andreas

congrats

+++

regards
Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on February 16, 2013, 04:42:57 am: Added a Didius Julianus Sestertius with nice portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92750
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: David Atherton on February 16, 2013, 07:38:17 am: Quote from: kc on February 16, 2013, 04:42:57 am
Added a Didius Julianus Sestertius with nice portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92750

That is one awesome coin! Congrats.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on February 27, 2013, 06:48:55 am: today I have little imitation ;D

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93375
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 04, 2013, 05:58:36 pm: added a commodus sestertius with rare reverse:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93752
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on March 04, 2013, 07:39:17 pm: Andreas,

Oh yes, I love the reverse!

Excellent get!

Regards,
mz

p.s. will any of that whatever that is on the obverse clean off?
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 07, 2013, 07:48:02 am: A new Flavian middle bronze:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93856

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on March 07, 2013, 08:55:59 pm: Great addition! It has quite a nice portrait!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: hill132 on March 07, 2013, 11:47:29 pm: KC,love the patina on the Flavian.Excellent coin.

Doug Hill
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 09, 2013, 08:25:26 am: Thank you , Dave and Doug! ;)

I bought the Vespasian at the Numismata in Munich. The following coin, too.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94019
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 11, 2013, 07:17:44 pm: Valerian Sestertius - rare variant!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94145

:)
Title: Nero As
Post by: kc on April 06, 2013, 06:08:38 am: Just added a Nero As:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95248

Regards
kc :)
Title: Nero Sestertius Ostia harbor
Post by: kc on April 09, 2013, 12:41:51 pm: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95450

:)
Title: Re: Nero Sestertius Ostia harbor
Post by: Mark Z on April 09, 2013, 01:55:27 pm: Quote from: kc on April 09, 2013, 12:41:51 pm
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95450

:)

Andreas,

Congratulations on a great find :)

Surely you are broke now, right? ;)

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: hill132 on April 09, 2013, 09:52:56 pm: KC,

Nero, cool!

Doug Hill
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 16, 2013, 09:54:51 am: here a Nero middle bronze with Janus temple:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95794
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 17, 2013, 07:24:17 am: Maximinus I. Sestertius - a few other will follow:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95840
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on April 17, 2013, 12:04:07 pm: Andreas,

Two beautiful recent additions!

Regards,
mz
Title: AE Drachm Herbessos
Post by: kc on April 24, 2013, 04:52:08 am: Now a Drachm from Sicily:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96098

:)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: areich on April 24, 2013, 05:39:59 am: Listed as withdrawn on the auction website. ??? With Sicilian bronzes there is one obvious reason that comes to mind.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Molinari on April 24, 2013, 07:07:33 am: If it's the same coin from the recent auction, I heard from the director of the auction house it was withdrawn as a fake!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: areich on April 24, 2013, 07:24:49 am: Many Sicilian bronzes are tooled, others are fake.

Apparently the consignor had no scruples to sell it as genuine.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 24, 2013, 08:14:18 am: the dealer said that he checked the coin with three London dealers and an auctioneer and all had said that it is OK.

that was the message I got twenty minutes ago. ???
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Molinari on April 24, 2013, 08:32:04 am: Quote from: kc on April 24, 2013, 08:14:18 am
the dealer said that he checked the coin with three London dealers and an auctioneer and all had said that it is OK.

that was the message I got twenty minutes ago. ???

Did he say which dealers said it was authentic? Ask him why it was withdrawn from Roma Auction V. If Richard Beale and Italo Vecchi saw reason to withdraw the coin I would not feel comfortable owning it.

I would have bid on this coin if it stayed in the auction. Having been withdrawn, I wouldn't touch it.

EDIT: That being said, I don't know why it was deemed a forgery, but I would have to trust the opinions of experts.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 24, 2013, 08:35:16 am: yes I think so, too, Molinari. will ask him. thanks.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 25, 2013, 09:52:58 am: A nice gold medal from Hamburg, Germany - it is near to the town where I live and I like this
piece:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96143

:)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 30, 2013, 01:28:12 pm: Splendid Thrax:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96355
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 05, 2013, 04:34:23 am: ...Gordianus Pius Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96464
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 27, 2013, 04:49:29 pm: Here is a super Domitian Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97209
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on May 27, 2013, 05:33:14 pm: Another nice series of coins ...

Congrats Andreas

regards
Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 03, 2013, 04:01:33 pm: the following coin is a macrinus...

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97512
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 06, 2013, 10:25:21 am: a new sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97650
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on June 06, 2013, 03:40:43 pm: Another quite attractive Sestertius with a great portrait. Bravo!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 17, 2013, 06:09:40 pm: this is my newest sestertius...enjoy:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98073
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on June 18, 2013, 12:56:11 am: Andreas,

Some EXCELLENT additions recently, especially Marcus Aurelius. Wow!

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 20, 2013, 06:31:42 am: +++ Dave and Mark!

Here a new Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98161

And a new photo of Marcus Aurelius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98160
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 26, 2013, 11:39:46 am: Here another nice middle bronze:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98428
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: David Atherton on June 26, 2013, 11:53:46 am: The bluish-green colour is quite attractive. Is that how it appears in hand?

+++
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 26, 2013, 11:57:20 am: Hello David,

thanks...yes it is the same in hand as on the photo. :)

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on June 26, 2013, 07:41:02 pm: A most attractive addition with great detail!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on June 30, 2013, 12:40:59 am: Hi Andreas congrats , ...
Again a very nice coin..

mine example are:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-78273

regards
Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 25, 2013, 03:04:33 am: here is a nice denarius with historical type:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99556
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 10, 2013, 10:38:08 am: a wonderful domitian I want to show you here:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100327

regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on August 11, 2013, 01:46:40 am: The portrait is spectacular. The patina is natural and very attractive. Nice find! +++
Title: Marcus Aurelius and Pupienus Sestertius
Post by: kc on August 14, 2013, 12:07:39 pm: Hi Dave,

thanks so much and I want to thank all others as well.

a new picture of my Pupienus sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100508

and of Marc Aurel:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100514
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: hill132 on August 15, 2013, 01:09:40 am: KC,

Last two coins are super nice.

Doug
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 15, 2013, 12:03:44 pm: that's very kind, Doug!

here is a new photo of my philipp I. sestertius with superb portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100602
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 28, 2013, 07:01:29 am: today not a bronze but a cute Gratian Follis:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101237
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 01, 2013, 10:58:55 am: a new photo of the Hostilian:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101411

:)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 12, 2013, 03:24:00 pm: added a medal with great mythological scene to my gallery:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101946
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 14, 2013, 04:03:23 pm: another medal with fabulous obverse:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102056
Title: Titus Sestertius
Post by: kc on September 23, 2013, 07:02:13 am: Could acquire a new sestertius - a bit corrosion but a nice portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102306
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 04, 2013, 07:40:13 am: Could add a very rare Elagabal Dupondius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102668
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Potator II on October 04, 2013, 07:56:34 am: That's for sure a great dupondius of Elagabal's

Great find
JC
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 12, 2013, 01:05:04 pm: New pic of the Decius Double:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102935
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on October 16, 2013, 06:53:44 pm: Hii Andreas Your link are not working your nice coin are not visable?

Best regards
Joe
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 19, 2013, 08:14:41 am: Hello Joe,

sorry, have some pics deleted.

Here is a new coin: :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103178

Regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 22, 2013, 10:51:08 am: The big brother of the As of Commodus as Hercules arrived today:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103230

Best Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 06, 2013, 07:16:21 am: New photo of my Nerva Sestertius: After cleaning it has a green patina.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103722
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 08, 2013, 09:15:16 am: I have been successful at Künkers:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103747

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 09, 2013, 02:31:38 pm: a new sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103817

regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 10, 2013, 09:16:56 am: Could acquire a new sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103826

:)
Title: Nero Sestertius
Post by: kc on November 24, 2013, 05:09:02 am: Here a new Nero:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104346
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 26, 2013, 09:15:05 am: I could acquire a very rare Sestertius of Aemilian:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104425

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on November 28, 2013, 03:04:15 pm: KC, your collection is real joy.

As I keep watching your wonderful collection develop, I’m getting inspired. Keep it up and you might encourage this 'denarii guy' to acquire some sestertii.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 29, 2013, 02:47:01 am: Hi Bud,

thank you very much! continue to collect denarii and let my sestertii! ;)

The latest purchase is this Maximinus I.:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104494
Title: Gordianus II Africanus
Post by: kc on January 19, 2014, 09:23:16 am: The first coin in 2014 is this rare Africanus II Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105883
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on February 22, 2014, 07:16:56 am: At a new coin fair I bought a new middle bronze:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106792
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on February 23, 2014, 07:13:41 pm: Fantastic specimen KC. That portrait is outstanding and the patina is great.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 15, 2014, 06:48:07 pm: I wanna show you an extremely fine Follis of Maximinus which is really in perfect condition:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107817

Best Regards

kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on March 16, 2014, 02:10:02 am: Very nice :) ;) +++
Q.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 28, 2014, 12:02:43 pm: Added a superbe Dupondius to my gallery:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108123
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 29, 2014, 02:37:32 pm: Could acquire a very rare Faustina II Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108151

It is listed as R2 in RIC.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on March 31, 2014, 03:02:31 am: A historical interesting type just arrived:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108213
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 18, 2014, 10:34:01 am: I have found a new Domitian As:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108743

:)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 26, 2014, 07:54:38 pm: My highlights for 2013:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109005
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: hill132 on May 01, 2014, 01:28:30 am: KC,

Your last group coin pic, just makes my day.

Doug
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 10, 2014, 03:58:24 am: Hello Doug,

I am happy that you like it.

Here is a new sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109378

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 13, 2014, 10:57:07 am: A new addition to my collection is this Vespasian dupondius with magnificent portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109456

Best Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: David Atherton on May 13, 2014, 05:36:37 pm: You've really been on a good streak lately! The last two additions are superb.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 17, 2014, 11:22:26 am: Here is a new middle bronze:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109546

kc ;)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 20, 2014, 02:04:09 am: Another bronze:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109568
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 21, 2014, 06:59:06 am: Hello,

here I have one of the mose famose coins:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109623

best regards

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 25, 2014, 03:16:12 pm: My second Medaillon arrived:

It is one of only a few known pieces:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109675
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 31, 2014, 10:04:06 am: Hi,

here is another Domitian middle bronze:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109778

Best Regards
kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on June 02, 2014, 04:44:48 pm: Andreas,

Wow, that is gorgeous!

Is the reverse supposed to be blank?

You got 5/5 from me!

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 04, 2014, 04:33:19 pm: Today I have got the smallest coin of my collection:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109855
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on June 04, 2014, 06:44:07 pm: Fantastic little coin! As you know, the griffin was very rarely featured on Roman Imperial coinage. I can come up with about 5 issues within the whole span of Imperial coinage off the top of my head, of which this little coin is one. I'm always on the hunt for a nice one myself. Bravo! +++
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 14, 2014, 04:55:46 pm: this As is better in Hand...it measures only 22mm:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110114
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on June 29, 2014, 03:38:16 pm: Found a very nice Carausius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110395
Title: Drusus As
Post by: kc on July 11, 2014, 04:11:15 pm: Hello,

after a Long period of time I am showing a new coin:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110709

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on July 11, 2014, 09:04:52 pm: What a stunner! I've been on the lookout for a nice one myself. Good show, old man! ;)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on July 15, 2014, 04:53:24 pm: Hi Andreas
Again a very nice coin .. +++

Congratulation ..

Regards
Q.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 18, 2014, 06:51:31 am: Hello,

one of my finest Denarii you can see here:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110761

Regards
kc
Title: Titus Sestertius
Post by: kc on July 21, 2014, 07:36:32 am: Purchased this nice sestertius from Roma:

Titus Æ Sestertius. Uncertain Mint in Thrace, AD 80-81. IMP T CAES DIVI VES P F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, laureate head right / IVD CAP and S C across fields, Palm tree; to left, Jewess, in attitude of mourning, seated left on shields and helmet; to right, Jew standing right, head left, hands bound behind back, helmet and shield before. RIC II -; H.A. Cahn, 'An Imperial Mint in Bithynia,' INJ 8 (1984-5), 3 var. (Jew's head right); RPC II 503 var. (same); cf. BMCRE 169; Hendin -. 24.25g, 34mm, 7h. Very Fine. An apparently unpublished variety. Very Rare.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110806

kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on July 22, 2014, 03:22:29 am: Very good purchase, congratulations, I've been like to like me too. ;) :) +++

Q.
Title: Drusus Sestertius - Gemellus & Germanicus
Post by: kc on July 23, 2014, 11:25:18 am: thanks for that, quadrans. ;)

here is a new sestertius in super Quality:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110843
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on July 23, 2014, 06:46:54 pm: Wow kc, another fine addition. One of the most interesting of the dynastic issues of the early empire. Great addition to the collection!! +++
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Bud Stewart on July 26, 2014, 09:31:44 pm: A truly lovely specimen. Congratulations KC.
Title: Superb Maximinus Sestertius
Post by: kc on August 03, 2014, 06:45:17 am: I have this type but could not resist when I saw it:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111038
Title: Very rare Constantin
Post by: kc on August 06, 2014, 06:08:59 am: Very rare Constantin Follis:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111111
Title: Gordianus II Africanus Sestertius
Post by: kc on August 08, 2014, 11:14:32 am: Have taken a new photo:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111239
Title: Unknown Titus Sestertius
Post by: kc on August 12, 2014, 08:07:28 am: Maybe you have a RIC number for this coin, I could not find it:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111387

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Pekka K on August 12, 2014, 08:25:28 am: RIC V829.

Pekka K
Title: Domitian Sestertius
Post by: kc on August 19, 2014, 09:02:16 am: Here I have a nice Domitian Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111721

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: David Atherton on August 19, 2014, 09:24:18 am: A wonderful Flavian styled portrait of Domitian. Some of his pre-idealised portraits are quite charming.
Title: Re: Domitian Sestertius
Post by: quadrans on August 22, 2014, 01:56:12 am: Quote from: kc on August 19, 2014, 09:02:16 am
Here I have a nice Domitian Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111721

kc

Nice Addition Andreas.. +++, ;)

Q.
Title: Vespasian Dupondius
Post by: kc on August 28, 2014, 12:40:04 pm: Purchased a new middle bronze:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112179

:)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 29, 2014, 10:53:14 am: And I got a sestertius, too:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112207
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Mark Z on August 29, 2014, 11:11:37 am: Andreas,

Hey Friend!

August was a busy month for you! :)

Sadly, some of the links are not working :(

Could you repost? Thanks!

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 30, 2014, 12:41:37 pm: Hello Mark,

yes it has been a lot of work to post the coins here. ;D

I have deleted some files because I had to sell the coins to buy new ones.
Thats why a few links are not actual any longer.

I got a nice Pius Sestertius from a member of the German Numismatikforum:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112251
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 03, 2014, 12:34:09 pm: I added a nice Galba Denarius to my Gallery:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112360
Title: Extremely fine Domitian Denarius
Post by: kc on September 10, 2014, 01:24:03 pm: Hi,

purchased this Quality Domitian Denarius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112528
Title: Re: Extremely fine Domitian Denarius
Post by: David Atherton on September 10, 2014, 05:07:12 pm: Quote from: kc on September 10, 2014, 01:24:03 pm
Hi,

purchased this Quality Domitian Denarius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112528

The obverse should read: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV.

So, RIC 788 (C2), BMC 231, RSC 293.

A really lovely late period denarius with the "upward gaze" type portrait.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on September 10, 2014, 05:12:29 pm: hello David,

are you sure that it reads "XV"? I rather think "XII". have found an example on wildwinds.

regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: David Atherton on September 10, 2014, 06:03:27 pm: Quote from: kc on September 10, 2014, 05:12:29 pm
hello David,

are you sure that it reads "XV"? I rather think "XII". have found an example on wildwinds.

regards
kc

It's XV, the "V" is not fully formed. The reverse reads COS XVII which is not known with TR P XII.
Title: Augustus Denarius - interesting countermark
Post by: kc on September 11, 2014, 09:34:24 am: Hello David,

thank you.

Here is a new interesting coin:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112540

regards
kc
Title: Maximinus Thrax Sestertius
Post by: kc on October 10, 2014, 10:57:05 am: After some weeks I could buy a nice Maximinus I.:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113235

Best Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Jay GT4 on October 10, 2014, 01:22:21 pm: Great portrait! The patina is really pleasing too.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Sam on October 10, 2014, 01:34:10 pm: Indeed , nice portrait !

An eagle can stand on that chin :)
Title: Marc Aurel Sestertius
Post by: kc on October 11, 2014, 09:34:53 am: thanks!

Have taken new pictures of my Marc Aurel Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113244

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Akropolis on October 11, 2014, 10:07:45 am: Well done! A great photograph and a very nice coin! Congratulations.
PeteB
Title: Re: Marc Aurel Sestertius
Post by: Sam on October 11, 2014, 01:10:21 pm: Quote from: kc on October 11, 2014, 09:34:53 am
thanks!

Have taken new pictures of my Marc Aurel Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113244

Regards
kc

Another spectacular one !

Sam
Title: Coiner's Dies
Post by: kc on October 12, 2014, 05:05:12 am: thank you both! :)

here I have interesting news:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113270

Regards
kc
Title: Extremely rare Irene Solidus
Post by: kc on October 24, 2014, 01:41:25 pm: I added an extremely rare Solidus of Irene, 752-803 AD.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113782

Thanks to Roma. :)
Title: Judaea, First Jewish War AR Shekel
Post by: kc on October 25, 2014, 01:17:52 pm: Another coin from Roma Numismatics:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113832

Best Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 26, 2014, 04:47:57 am: Got a new Judaea Capta:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113860

Regards
kc
Title: Nigrinian Antoninian
Post by: kc on October 31, 2014, 10:44:41 am: Added a cute Nigrinian to my Gallery :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114073

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on November 04, 2014, 03:06:12 pm: My latest uploaded coin is a very big double sestertius of Postumus with a medallic flan:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114178

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: hill132 on November 11, 2014, 01:32:25 am: KC,
Excellent additions to your gallery.

Doug Hill
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 11, 2014, 10:17:49 am: I bought a new coin - this time a Greek one:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-115649
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 04, 2015, 08:39:39 am: A common sestertius of Philippus I but EF condition:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-116742
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on January 11, 2015, 11:53:27 am: Nice Antoninian of Magnia Urbica:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-116980

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on January 12, 2015, 01:01:49 pm: Quote from: kc on January 11, 2015, 11:53:27 am
Nice Antoninian of Magnia Urbica:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-116980

Regards
kc

Hi Andreas ,

Hoops :o

Nice one +++ ;)

Best regards

Q.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 08, 2015, 03:12:36 pm: Dear friends,

I bought a new sestertius with nice dark green patina:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-119867

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: dafnis on April 09, 2015, 03:29:03 am: Lovely sestertius!!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 01, 2015, 06:56:14 pm: This time I bought an greek Gold stater.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121803

best regards kc-_
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Jaimelai on July 01, 2015, 11:55:21 pm: Nice coin!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 02, 2015, 04:39:34 pm: Here is another AV-Stater, which has better Details:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121840

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 08, 2015, 08:57:03 am: my new purchase is this Titus Lugunum As with nice Portrait and beautyful chocolate patina:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122038
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Jay GT4 on July 08, 2015, 02:53:42 pm: Mmmm chocolate patina.....

Amazing portrait and Victory!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on July 08, 2015, 11:28:48 pm: I must admit I am envious! A truly fine addition. Good show, old man! +++
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 17, 2015, 11:56:29 am: Hello, have taken a new photo of this Domitian:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122231

regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 20, 2015, 02:49:10 pm: Got a Dupondius of Galba:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122288

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on July 22, 2015, 02:10:28 am: I could acquire a Divus Augustus and Caligula Dupondius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122322

Do you like it?

kc
Title: Domitian Dupondius
Post by: kc on July 23, 2015, 10:32:56 am: Relisted an old coin with new photo:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122350

regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 05, 2015, 01:53:07 pm: A common coin but I like the more detailed Portrait type:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122609

regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 18, 2015, 04:43:29 am: Received a new Vespasian with detailed and naturally portrait:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122812

Regards
kc
Title: Vespasian Sestertius
Post by: kc on August 22, 2015, 11:39:22 am: Could acquire my best coin so far. It is in perfect condition and has a great untouched Patina!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122900

Regards
kc
Title: Stunning portrait of Vespasian
Post by: kc on September 11, 2015, 03:57:37 pm: Superb Portrait of Vespasian:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123162
Title: Re: Stunning portrait of Vespasian
Post by: Bud Stewart on September 13, 2015, 08:04:58 pm: Quote from: kc on September 11, 2015, 03:57:37 pm
Superb Portrait of Vespasian

Now, that is a formidable man!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on September 14, 2015, 05:38:19 pm: He must have been, the way he pulled the empire together.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 15, 2015, 11:37:31 pm: After some months of Absence I "found" a new coin that I really like, because of its historical background,
the nice colour of the metal and the good condition:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-125584

Regards,
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Jay GT4 on December 16, 2015, 12:32:15 am: That is a wonderful portrait. Congrats.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on December 16, 2015, 01:07:58 am: Hi Andreas very nice coin..
Congratulation
Q.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on December 24, 2015, 03:13:56 am: Thank you Jay and Quadrans +++

Today I want to share my Christmas coin with you.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-125874

Regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on December 24, 2015, 03:48:32 am: Very nice present,

Merry Xmas ...

Q.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on February 27, 2016, 07:17:36 pm: This excellent Agrippina Sestertius is a new Addition to my collection:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127442

Best regards
kc :)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Jay GT4 on February 27, 2016, 11:22:45 pm: Great portrait. Incredibly I also added an Agrippina today also! Not nearly as nice as yours though. Congrats it's a beautiful piece.

Edit: You mean daughter of Agrippa and Julia. 8)
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on February 28, 2016, 03:52:34 am: Quote from: kc on February 27, 2016, 07:17:36 pm
This excellent Agrippina Sestertius is a new Addition to my collection:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-127442

Best regards
kc :)

+++ :) ;)
Q.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: ancientdave on February 28, 2016, 06:58:49 pm: A spectacular example of the type! They don't get too much better than this one. Congrats! +++
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on February 29, 2016, 11:22:30 am: Thanks a lot :)

@Jay
Ok, I corrected it. ;)

Best regards,
kc
Title: Attica AR Tetradrachm
Post by: kc on May 13, 2016, 02:17:47 pm: This wonderful Attica Owl came in today :laugh:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-128858

Best wishes,
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: orfew on May 13, 2016, 02:24:21 pm: Wow, that is just superb. Congratulations on a great acquisition.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on May 13, 2016, 02:57:42 pm: Nice Owl.. :) +++

Q.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Molinari on May 13, 2016, 04:24:01 pm: They don't get much better than that. Wow is right.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Sam on May 14, 2016, 12:22:59 pm: Simply spectacular !

Congratulations.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: cicerokid on May 15, 2016, 11:18:05 am: KC

your in box is full empty some

Cic
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: cicerokid on May 15, 2016, 11:19:25 am: Quote from: kc on May 15, 2016, 10:52:20 am
Can you recommend any German literature for this field?

Another Problem is that my English is not so well that I understand scientific literature.

Best regards,
kc

Google and find academia.edu

In Search put Wolfgang Fischer-Bossert

I found this article in his publications and articles

Die Eule der Athena, in U. Wartenberg and M. Amandry (eds), ΚΑΙΡΟΣ. Contributions to Numismatics in Honor of Basil Demetriadi (New York 2015), pp. 45-54.

and it has more references.

regards
Cic
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: cicerokid on May 15, 2016, 11:29:20 am: Try and find articles by Christof Boerhinger and Christian Habicht.

Once you get into them you can find references in the bibliography.

How is your French?

Francoise DeCallatay writes loads on coins. He is on academia and so is Andrew Meadows, Catherine Lorber in English.

Remember the later the reference the more controversial it is because they often update older but sacred texts.

See if you can access JSTOR-google it.

I believe that Schweizer Munzblatter a Swiss numismatic source is on-line somewhere.

Cic
Title: Dupondius Domitian
Post by: kc on June 07, 2016, 04:05:44 pm: A new coin - somewhat worn on obverse but otherwise intact emerald green Patina and superb Detail:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-129501

Regards,
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on June 07, 2016, 05:18:24 pm: Hi Andreas ,

Again a very nice elegant coin :) +++

Regards
Q.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: orfew on June 07, 2016, 06:40:01 pm: A lovely reverse on that coin.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: okidoki on June 08, 2016, 04:38:32 pm: indeed a topperrrr
Title: Attica Tetradrachm
Post by: kc on November 04, 2016, 01:26:33 pm: Hello again,

after some months of summer break I Show you a new Attica owl with full square :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132866

Best wishes,
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Enodia on November 05, 2016, 11:50:13 pm: a real beauty, with a magnificent owl. congratulations!

~ Peter
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: orfew on December 07, 2016, 03:23:54 pm: A superb coin, congrats on a great addition.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on April 15, 2017, 06:13:07 pm: A new sestertius came in and I added it to my gallery.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-136503
Title: Caracalla Bimetallic Sestertius
Post by: kc on May 12, 2017, 02:20:58 pm: Hello, I have just uploaded another sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137090

Best regards,

kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: quadrans on May 14, 2017, 02:35:27 am: Great addition Andreas both ... +++

Q.
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 25, 2017, 04:03:31 am: On the German Holiday comes a Marc Aurel Sestertius ;D

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137322

BR
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on August 04, 2017, 09:28:23 am: Added a new coin:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-138704

Regards,
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on October 19, 2017, 05:12:22 am: Hello,

I catched this Domitian Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-140587
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: Jay GT4 on October 19, 2017, 09:58:52 am: Gorgeous!
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 08, 2018, 02:54:41 pm: Here I have a new Sestertius:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-146156

Best regards
kc
Title: Re: kc's Gallery - nice portraits
Post by: kc on May 14, 2018, 09:53:53 am: A nice Sestertius of Trajan

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-146281
Title: Domitian Sestertius
Post by: kc on May 17, 2018, 08:58:11 am: Hello,

I ordered the following Domitian Sestertius :)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-146358