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Title: 2 Byzantines - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 04, 2011, 08:09:19 pm: Check Bottom Post :)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 07, 2011, 08:34:48 pm: Three more coins have been added.

Faustina Jr.
Julia Domna
Aurelian

Thanks for viewing! :)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on June 08, 2011, 05:12:46 pm: Great looking gallery :)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 12, 2011, 07:33:33 pm: Latest coins have been added:

Roman Republic: L. Rubrius Dossenus w/ Triumphal quadriga
Roman Imperial: Aelia Flaccilla & a nice Antoninus Pius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=26422
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 27, 2011, 01:57:18 pm: Latest coins have been added:

Roman Republic: Brockage Mn. Cordius Rufus
Roman Imperial: Postumus
Greek: Bronze Macedon, Amphipolis.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=26422

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 13, 2011, 06:45:27 pm: Latest coins have been added;

Roman Provincial: Elagabalus Tetradrachm
Roman Imperial: Julia Domna
Roman Imperial: Philip II

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=26422
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on July 13, 2011, 06:49:55 pm: nice additions, Julia Domna looks great.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 28, 2011, 06:50:05 pm: I am slowly getting more into Adoptive Emperors. I have added a Trajan & a Faustina Jr.

Trajan: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-69940
Faustina Jr:. https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-69941

Enjoy :)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mark Z on July 28, 2011, 07:00:39 pm: Beautiful Faustina!

mz
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on July 28, 2011, 07:10:00 pm: love em both!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 08, 2011, 09:37:14 am: A nice, for my budget "Mn. Acilius Glabrio" roman republic has been added below.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-70120
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Syltorian on August 08, 2011, 09:42:12 am: Very nice example of the Acilius type. There's some really good detail here.
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Post by: Randygeki(h2) on August 29, 2011, 04:21:51 pm: A very beautiful portrait!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on September 12, 2011, 07:00:58 pm: Latest additions to my gallery

My first Fouree, Julia Domna from Doug Smith, which compliments the real version I have.

Fouree: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71536 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71536)

Real: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-69460 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-69460)

Next is a Hadrian which I just loved its circulated cameo look.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71537 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71537)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on September 13, 2011, 12:00:19 am: Tat denarius of Hadrian of sweet. cool additions!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on September 19, 2011, 10:45:52 am: 2 new ancients have been added to my gallery.

First is after a year of hunting for the perfect example that met the top 3 things I looked for, I finally got a Horned Bust of Elagabalus, which for me is a big deal.

Elagabalus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71741 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71741)

Next is a Limes Denarius of Faustina, I just wanted a Limes example and it being a empress.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71740 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71740)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on September 21, 2011, 04:19:05 pm: Even though I already had a Gordian III in my collection I always loved the VICTORIA AETERNA reverse so I finally bought one. Its alot better then my other Ant. of him also.

Toning is really nice in hand as the photo partly shows.

Gordian III
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71811
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on September 21, 2011, 05:56:56 pm: Really nice additions!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 06, 2011, 11:20:56 am: The newest coin to my gallery, a Plautilla Laodicea ad Mare denarius. Definitely a favorite addition.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72232 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72232)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Potator II on October 06, 2011, 03:05:35 pm: I understand so well how much it is of a favorite, being myself an absolute fan of Plautilla (see here for more : https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=1003&page=1&sort=ta )

BTW Hilaritas is on the scarcer side as a reverse type : I have made a survey about Plautilla denarii and out of almost 500 of them only 58 had been minted in Laodicaea, 10 of them with a Hilaritas reverse. Very nice addition.

Best
Potator
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 21, 2011, 01:36:44 pm: Three new ancients have been added to my gallery.

Trajan
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72643 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72643)

Sabina
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72665 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72665)

Axum
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72666 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72666)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: casata137ec on October 21, 2011, 07:46:57 pm: I really like the Axumite coin. I am happy with the example I have, being the first of the cross series, but would like to add one with a bit of the gilt still left on the cross like your example! Congrats. :)

Chris
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Marcus Lepidus on October 26, 2011, 01:34:28 am: Great Hadrian
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 31, 2011, 01:28:26 pm: I have posted a new image of a low grade Celtic I got in a trade and re-imaged my Julia Soaemias thanks to my new iphone's camera.

Julia S.
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73011 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73011)

Celtic
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73010 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73010)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on November 01, 2011, 09:56:05 am: I have added a Lucius Verus Denarius to my gallery.

Lucius
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73015 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73015)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Bud Stewart on November 01, 2011, 10:27:19 am: Another fine addition Matt. Strong portrait and lovely reverse.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on November 01, 2011, 12:29:27 pm: Thanks, the portrait is the reason I picked it over another one that was available.

Just added a better photo of a older coin of mine, Galerius. Old one had a ugly green color from the old iphone pic of mine.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73018 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73018)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on November 09, 2011, 02:35:13 pm: The latest addition to my gallery is a Nerva Denarius.

And for anyone interested in early modern coinage, I have redone my entire gallery of them with better photos.

Nerva
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73211 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73211)

Early Modern Gallery
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3304 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3304)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on November 09, 2011, 04:24:58 pm: Another cool addition!
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Post by: Mat on November 10, 2011, 01:23:51 pm: ^Thanks

A Salonina with Dea Segetia reverse is the latest addition.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73219 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73219)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Potator II on November 10, 2011, 03:47:59 pm: A nice specimen of a sought after type. I like it

Potator
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Bud Stewart on November 11, 2011, 04:38:15 pm: Quote from: Mat on November 10, 2011, 01:23:51 pm
A Salonina with Dea Segetia reverse is the latest addition.

I appreciate the reverse, and the description/explanation, Matt.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on November 18, 2011, 03:14:08 pm: ^N/P

Vabalathus is the latest addition to my gallery.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73456 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73456)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on December 02, 2011, 01:11:57 pm: Finally got a Marcus Aurelius I had trouble acquiring in my price range but with patience one did appear and I snatched it as soon as it surfaced. Im very pleased with my choice.

Marcus Aurelius
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73826 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73826)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on December 07, 2011, 01:26:13 pm: My latest addition to my collection is a Antoninianus of Herennia Etruscilla. I liked the details of the plait part in her hair & the folds of the bottom part Pudicitias skirt.

Herennia Etruscilla
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73959 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73959)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on December 08, 2011, 10:19:18 am: I have reshot several coins & have removed the old/poor quality photos and placed the new in my eastern gallery. You can see them below.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3305 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3305)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on December 12, 2011, 10:03:55 am: Already posted as a Coin of the Day, my latest & fairly special Lifetime Issue of Faustina Sr. with the peacock seated on throne variety instead of beneath is below.

(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74100)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on December 27, 2011, 06:31:02 pm: I mainly focus on Roman & after nearly 3 years I finally acquired by first silver greek drachm.

MOESIA. Kallatis 3rd - 2nd Centuries B.C. Drachm
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74684 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74684)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Jaimelai on December 27, 2011, 07:17:38 pm: Nice coin! My first Greek silver was also from Kallatis though a little smaller hemidrachm:

(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/22729/normal_herc.jpg)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on December 28, 2011, 04:44:26 pm: its nice to get side tract when you find nice coins like that.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on December 29, 2011, 05:12:25 pm: A couple more new additions, a 1/12th stater & INDIA, CHALUKYAS of GUJARAT Drachm.

INDIA, CHALUKYAS of GUJARAT Drachm
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74730 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74730)

1/12th stater
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74729 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74729)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on December 29, 2011, 06:50:31 pm: Cool additions Mat
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Post by: Mat on December 31, 2011, 10:38:41 pm: Yet another coin added to my gallery from x-mas money purchases :D

Fausta
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74797 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74797)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 06, 2012, 12:19:45 pm: I recently acquired my first big follis, its of Maximinus II.

What I really like about it aside from the size and art is this one has a die chip right under his nose, making it look like a booger is hanging from it. ;D ;D

Maximinus II
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74973 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-74973)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on January 06, 2012, 01:15:08 pm: ;D
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Post by: Mat on January 10, 2012, 09:25:24 pm: I have added 2 new Roman Imperials, one is a Ant. of Treb. Gallus & the other is a upgrade to my current Julia Soaemias type.

Both were bought cheap :D

Trebonianus Gallus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75196 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75196)

Julia Soaemias Upgrade
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75197 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75197)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on January 10, 2012, 10:10:16 pm: Great addition Mat. I like the detail on the Julia Soaemias
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Post by: Mat on January 10, 2012, 10:17:13 pm: Yeah it's much better then the other one, especially the reverse.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Dk0311USMC on January 13, 2012, 06:53:57 pm: Quote from: Mat on January 06, 2012, 12:19:45 pm
I recently acquired my first big follis, its of Maximinus II.

Go big, or go home! JK

I really like large Roman bronzes. Nice one
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 17, 2012, 10:33:44 am: My first ancient in a NGC Slab, of course I busted it free. ;D

Octavian Denarius
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75479 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75479)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Bud Stewart on January 17, 2012, 10:56:29 am: Congratulations Matt. Very nice portrait and I’m glad you've set Octavian free.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: labienus on January 17, 2012, 12:18:47 pm: Although I can see the economics behind the slabbing (and the potential results : see a parallel with the rating agencies !!!!!! i.e thousands of subprimes rated AAA in 07), it is an obscenity to me as far as antique coins are concerned. So good work for getting rid of this .........
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Dk0311USMC on January 17, 2012, 12:33:37 pm: Do you know if this coin was probably minted to raise funds for the battle with Marc Antony at Actium? Just curious because of the year it was minted. Very cool...!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on January 17, 2012, 02:11:17 pm: Very sweet addition Mat!
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Post by: Mat on January 26, 2012, 10:13:57 am: Slowly acquiring more greek silvers. Latest is a Greek Tetrobol. A common type I believe but it was part of a trade so it didnt cost me $ :)

I was also told it has some slight double striking.

Histiaia, Euboia
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75858 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75858)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on January 26, 2012, 01:35:05 pm: Pretty nice addition Mat!
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Post by: Mat on February 21, 2012, 03:14:40 pm: Finally found a Nero Denarius that fit my budget, even though it's "seen alot of history", I still like it alot & glad to add it to my collection.

Nero Denarius
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-77466 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-77466)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: SkySoldier on February 21, 2012, 03:17:38 pm: Nice pick up. I'm looking for one, too, but then I see something else.... you know the deal.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 21, 2012, 06:09:16 pm: Quote from: SkySoldier on February 21, 2012, 03:17:38 pm
Nice pick up. I'm looking for one, too, but then I see something else.... you know the deal.

Indeed and thats why I havent gotten a Tiberius or Vitellius, hopefully soon though.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on February 21, 2012, 07:19:52 pm: Great addition Mat
Quote from: Mat on February 21, 2012, 06:09:16 pm
Quote from: SkySoldier on February 21, 2012, 03:17:38 pm
Nice pick up. I'm looking for one, too, but then I see something else.... you know the deal.

Indeed and thats why I havent gotten a Tiberius or Vitellius, hopefully soon though.

I'll give that a 2nd. I dont even know why have a list (well, in my head)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 23, 2012, 08:17:11 pm: My latest ancient addition of of Hadrian, I liked it mainly due to the condition & the "unlisted bust type".

Enjoy

Hadrian
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-77585 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-77585)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: curtislclay on February 23, 2012, 08:32:34 pm: A nice coin!

The bust type is not unusual, however. Probably just not in RIC because Cohen 903 wrongly includes it under "draped, cuirassed", and the RIC authors didn't bother to check the BM collection.

BM 286-288 has three specimens like yours. A hoard we had several years ago contained 16 denarii with this rev. type, five of them with the same draped bust as your coin.

BMC, up to 238 AD, is much more reliable for such details than the first editions of RIC for the period! Seaby's Roman Silver Coins is also excellent, and of course takes account of BMC; your coin is RSC 903a.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 23, 2012, 10:04:52 pm: Thank you for the info Curtis, its always appreciated.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 27, 2012, 12:19:53 am: My latest addition is a Titus denarius. I originally wanted only a augustus version of his but this one didnt cost very much despite its faults. Im happy to add it, especially for the type.

Titus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-77931 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-77931)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: David Atherton on February 27, 2012, 08:13:00 am: Quote from: Mat on February 27, 2012, 12:19:53 am
My latest addition is a Titus denarius. I originally wanted only a augustus version of his but this one didnt cost very much despite its faults. Im happy to add it, especially for the type.

Titus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-77931 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-77931)

IMHO, you made a good choice because this type isn't as common as you might think! The portrait has eye appeal too.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: SkySoldier on March 03, 2012, 07:49:02 am: Both good pick ups; the Claudius has a decent portrait and the Mamaea is absolutely beautiful!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on March 04, 2012, 07:59:48 pm: I agree, thats a nice denarius. Cool additions
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on April 01, 2012, 01:03:35 am: New addition to my gallery is of empress Severina. This is the PROVIDEN DEOR reverse which isnt seen as often.

Severina
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79425 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79425)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on April 07, 2012, 11:09:39 pm: I have decided to change focus on my ancient collecting and start a set of Lucilla & Crispina AR coins with their various reverse types. Its something I really want to do. :afro: :afro:

Below is two new Denarii, with the very scarce Diana Lucifera reverse, a first in the Forvm gallery.

Juno w/peacock at feet
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79658 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79658)

Diana Lucifera
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79659 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79659)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on April 21, 2012, 11:11:14 pm: Latest Lucilla to my subset has been added, this reverse is the VOTA within wreath.

*Vota* Lucilla
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-80435 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-80435)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: benito on April 22, 2012, 04:02:32 am: Interesting and not common coin. Cohen 99 ( 30 francs). RIC 792 ( rare). Only two in Reka Devnia hoard.
I have a variant with the dot between PV and BLI.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: benito on April 22, 2012, 11:30:44 am: Yes. I did notice your dot ( over the B). 53 in Reka Devnia without dot. Only 10 francs in Cohen without dot.In RIC only S without dot.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: curtislclay on April 22, 2012, 07:09:11 pm: The rare coin, Cohen 99, 30 francs, only two spec. in RD hoard, actually has VOTA PVBLICA as circular legend outside the wreath, and, Cohen mentions, also a centering point within the wreath.

Mat's coin is Cohen 98, 10 francs, 53 spec. in the hoard, i.e. fairly common, with VOTA / PVBLI / CA written in three lines within the wreath. Here Cohen doesn't mention the centering dot, but it is often present. Its positioning relative to the legend doesn't affect the attribution or the value of the coin.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on April 22, 2012, 07:13:15 pm: Quote from: curtislclay on April 22, 2012, 07:09:11 pm
The rare coin, Cohen 99, 30 francs, only two spec. in RD hoard, actually has VOTA PVBLICA as circular legend outside the wreath, and, Cohen mentions, also a centering point within the wreath.

Mat's coin is Cohen 98, 10 francs, 53 spec. in the hoard, i.e. fairly common, with VOTA / PVBLI / CA written in three lines within the wreath. Here Cohen doesn't mention the centering dot, but it is often present. Its positioning relative to the legend doesn't affect the attribution or the value of the coin.

Glad to know, thanks Curtis!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 18, 2012, 05:00:17 pm: Been awhile since I added a new coin, my latest is a nice AE2 of Theodosius I

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-81684 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-81684)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 28, 2012, 06:17:48 pm: I have wanted a Alexander III Herk/Zeus drachm for awhile and after trying to ID it myself for awhile I gave up and asked for help.

Now it has been added to my gallery with proper info.

Thanks again Rover!

Alexander III Drachm
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82108 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82108)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 31, 2012, 09:49:14 pm: I added 2 new coins to my gallery.

First one is of Crispina which is for my AR set I am building of her and Lucilla.

Second is a Trajan Decius Ant. that I wanted cause I loved the portrait.

Crispina Venus Felix
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82239 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82239)

Trajan Decius
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82240 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82240)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 07, 2012, 11:11:11 pm: My latest Lucilla to my set featuring her has been added.

This particular one comes from Forvm 8)

Lucilla *IVNONI LVCINAE*
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82616 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82616)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 11, 2012, 10:28:52 pm: I never thought I would own a julius caesar denarius, but I got it for peanuts compared to what they normally go for so I had to buy it one way or another.

Busted out of an NGC slab

Julius Caesar Elephant Denarius
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82743 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82743)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Bud Stewart on June 11, 2012, 10:54:56 pm: Quote from: Mat on June 11, 2012, 10:28:52 pm
I never thought I would own a julius caesar denarius, but I got it for peanuts compared to what they normally go for so I had to buy it one way or another.

Wonderful acquisition Mat. I’m very happy for you. One day, perhaps when my daughter finishes her degree, I hope to add a Julius Caesar Denarius to my humble collection.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Optimo Principi on June 12, 2012, 05:26:19 pm: Good find Mat ..and well done for releasing the elephant from it's plastic prison. A coin anyone would be proud to have in their collection.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 17, 2012, 02:51:24 pm: A new addition to my collection, a lifetime issue of Valerian II.

What makes this unique is it's reverse, it features the goddess Spes, by herself. Most example have spes with the young price reverse but this is only Spes.

This is the very first example here on the Forvm gallery, none are on wildwinds or ACsearch. So there is a level of rareity for this particular piece.

It cost me two roman tetradrachms in a trade but I am happy to have it.

As usual though its of low silver content.

Valerian II Spes
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82949 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82949)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 19, 2012, 12:14:55 pm: A coin I have had for about a month, cleaned as good as I can. I dont have much patience or experience cleaning.

Kassander/Lion
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82995 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82995)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Molinari on June 19, 2012, 12:17:08 pm: Quote from: Mat on June 19, 2012, 12:14:55 pm
A coin I have had for about a month, cleaned as good as I can. I dont have much patience or experience cleaning.

Kassander/Lion
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82995 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82995)

I think it looks fine as it is. Nice coin.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 06, 2012, 09:27:35 pm: Even though I have been collecting for several years now, I always preferred the AR coinage. A good e-friend sent me a big bronze of my choosing to give me an idea of what I am missing, lol. :D

Dupondius of Faustina Jr.
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83748 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83748)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 12, 2012, 10:10:51 pm: Latest Lucilla Denarius for my set has been added. This one features the seated Pudicitia.

Lucilla/Pudicitia
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-84027 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-84027)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on July 14, 2012, 06:36:52 am: Mat, I must say, you have a very impressive collection now!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 14, 2012, 10:21:39 am: Thanks randy, +++
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 20, 2012, 10:51:50 pm: My newest Crispina to my set has been added. This is the scarce "DIS GENITABILIS, lighted altar" reverse.

Now I only need 3 reverses left 8)

Crispina/Lighted Altar
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-84776 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-84776)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on July 21, 2012, 09:09:25 am: Hi Mat
Congrats for your new Crispina ;)
+++ +++ +++
regards
quadrans
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 04, 2012, 12:29:13 am: Finally acquired my dream ancient, empress Orbiana...

Orbiana Denarius
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85401 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85401)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: kc on August 04, 2012, 03:31:17 am: Some extraordinary coins are crowning your collection,Mat! I especially like the Nerva denarius...not allof his coins have such a great portrait.

Regards
Kc
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 09, 2012, 08:14:59 pm: Goy my first emesa mint severus. Loved the toning too much to pass it up. Priced right also.

Seems to be scarce also.

Emesa Severus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85604 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85604)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Matt Inglima on August 10, 2012, 02:11:28 am: Great addition, Mat!

+++

I am very fond of the Emesan portraiture of Septimius. I try to pick them up when I can.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on August 10, 2012, 06:57:55 am: Hi Mat congrat +++

This is mine
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-85607
quadrans
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 21, 2012, 10:43:08 pm: My latest addition was #2 on my want list, a roman republic featuring the "Rape of Sabines".

L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-86128 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-86128)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: David Atherton on August 22, 2012, 08:14:18 am: Quote from: Mat on August 21, 2012, 10:43:08 pm
My latest addition was #2 on my want list, a roman republic featuring the "Rape of Sabines".

L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-86128 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-86128)

A wonderful historical piece and a very topical coin for anyone who has been following US politics the last few days!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Jay GT4 on August 22, 2012, 03:45:39 pm: Was it "legitimate"?
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Andrew McCabe on August 22, 2012, 03:53:55 pm: Quote from: Jay GT4 on August 22, 2012, 03:45:39 pm
Was it "lxxxxxxxxe"?

I was waiting for that.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on August 22, 2012, 04:59:06 pm: I wonder how the Sabine ladies would have answered that?
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on August 22, 2012, 08:32:38 pm: ;D

Great addition Mat!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on September 04, 2012, 11:04:49 pm: Nice coin Mat
+++
quadrans
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: David Atherton on September 12, 2012, 12:13:23 am: What a difference a photo makes! You did a terrific job.

Congrats!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on September 22, 2012, 10:26:58 pm: Latest Lucilla to my collection of her has been added. This one featuring Standing Pudicitia.

Lucilla
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-87536 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-87536)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on October 14, 2012, 04:26:34 pm: Nice Galba and interesting Claudius Mat

+++

regards

quadrans
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 23, 2012, 12:49:31 am: New addition to my gallery is a Tranquillina Provincial. I wasnt looking for anything of her but liked it so I bought it. 8)

Tranquillina Provincial
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-88830 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-88830)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 30, 2012, 10:11:38 pm: New addition to my set of Crispina/Lucilla set. This time its Crispina w/ Standing Concordia reverse.

Now I just need 1 more, Crispina/Clasped Hands and she will be finished.

Crispina/Concordia
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-89196 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-89196)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on November 04, 2012, 03:02:00 am: Nice addition

Mat

+++

quadrans
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on November 28, 2012, 10:45:40 pm: Nice cleaning project.... ;)

congrats Mat

+++

quadrans
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: kc on November 29, 2012, 12:21:36 am: very good result! :)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on November 29, 2012, 11:26:17 am: Thanks, was gonna make a thread in the cleaning forum but didnt bother.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on December 27, 2012, 12:08:21 am: Been awhile since I have had anything new to post. But thanks to christmas I have gotten some new goodies.

First to add is a new roman republic, a L. Julius Bursio

L. Julius Bursio
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91097 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91097)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 05, 2013, 11:31:55 pm: Latest addition to my Lucilla AR set, this one featuring the "Venus Victrix" reverse.

Took a very long time to arrive >:( >:( >:(

Lucilla/Venus Victrix
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91429 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91429)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on January 06, 2013, 07:01:59 pm: Hi Mat !

Goooood find ;) +++

regards
quadrans
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 12, 2013, 08:32:17 pm: Another ancient I got during x-mas. Its my 4th faustina jr. but I really like it. Plus the reverse seems to be a bit better then the usual seated Salus.

Faustina Jr./Standing Salus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91544 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91544)

*Edited due to bad link*
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 19, 2013, 12:08:49 am: Another gift from christmas last year. Now i just need four to finish her set. +++

Lucilla/Venus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91753 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-91753)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on January 19, 2013, 12:28:23 am: Hi Mat it is a greath collection of Lucilla and Crispina

+++

regards
Joe
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on February 14, 2013, 01:49:42 am: Your Lucilla collection are increasing nicely...

+++

;)

regards

Joe
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 14, 2013, 10:58:29 pm: Two new additions to my gallery. A greek AE18 & a Licinius I.

Greek
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92700 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92700)

Licinius I
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92701 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-92701)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 20, 2013, 08:30:38 pm: A old coin I am just now getting around to add. Loved it's condition & overall look.

Herennius Etruscus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93039 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93039)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on February 21, 2013, 02:05:38 pm: Nice coin Mat

+++

quadrans
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 24, 2013, 11:39:29 pm: Couple of new addition I got here on Forvm.

Licinius II, looks better in hand.
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93245 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93245)

Arcadius
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93246 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93246)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 02, 2013, 10:19:12 pm: New lady has been added, Theodora with sandy patina.

Theodora
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93612 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-93612)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on March 08, 2013, 12:54:21 am: Good pick up Mat :)

+++

regards
Joe
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mark Z on March 08, 2013, 12:59:59 am: Mat,

That is an excellent coin!

Pluto? I had no idea Pluto was on a coin.

Really nice.

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 14, 2013, 12:32:03 am: Latest addition is what is known as a "circulated Cameo". Where modern coins have proofs known as deep cameos some ancients and even moderns get this kind of contrast dupped circulated cameo. This Saloninus has it and I just loved it.

Gotten here on Forvm.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94235 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94235)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on March 14, 2013, 03:37:53 am: Nice coin Mat +++
regards
Joe
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 19, 2013, 11:36:20 am: An improved/better photo of the Val II.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94492 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94492)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on March 22, 2013, 06:10:26 am: Better photo!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 23, 2013, 11:40:51 pm: I have finally finished my AR set of Crispina with all known reverse types. Im pretty excited to finally have it finished. Took about a year to complete.

Last coin I needed was the "Clasped Hand" reverse. Which is below.

Also added is Virtual Tray of the entire set, thanks to Jay for it.

Crispina/Clasped Hand
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94625 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94625)

Virtual Tray
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94626 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94626)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: hill132 on March 23, 2013, 11:54:44 pm: Mat,
Very nice collection of Crispina.
Dou Hill
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mark Z on March 24, 2013, 12:47:32 am: Mat,

Very impressive!

Regards,
mz
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on March 24, 2013, 02:42:13 am: Mat nice collection
+++
Regards
Joe
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on March 28, 2013, 03:26:32 pm: Very cool Mat! So Ae next right?
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 28, 2013, 04:50:37 pm: Thanks everyone and Nah, I cant afford a set of AEs, too many :(
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Britannicus on March 28, 2013, 11:27:11 pm: Mat,

Attractive set, congratulations on your accomplishment. :)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Bud Stewart on March 30, 2013, 11:48:46 am: Quote from: Mat on March 23, 2013, 11:40:51 pm
I have finally finished my AR set of Crispina with all known reverse types. Im pretty excited to finally have it finished. Took about a year to complete.

Fantastic Matt. Great collection and your ‘virtual tray’ is beautifully done.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on March 30, 2013, 03:41:16 pm: Hi Mat Congratulation this nice gallery:)

regards
Joe
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on April 02, 2013, 01:48:07 am: Hi Mat !

To finish or complete are very complicate in the numizmatics but we are always try to do it ....

;) ::)

Any way congrats to the new Mamaea...

:) +++

Regards
Joe
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Andrew McCabe on April 27, 2013, 11:36:58 pm: Without knowing what "super cheap" means I'd say these are both great coins. The Petillia has all the details of the temple including the various ornaments, and all the lettering on both sides, and if you paid a price that reflects its poor surfaces you got a good deal. The Titia has beautiful surfaces and great silver, the wear is nice and even and Pegasus is all there. Well done!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on May 02, 2013, 03:57:02 am: Cool additions Mat
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 21, 2013, 01:05:12 pm: I sold my other Salonina Antoninianus to get this. I loved its portrait and better legend.

Salonina
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96956 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-96956)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on May 21, 2013, 06:02:27 pm: Nice addition!
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: arizonarobin on May 22, 2013, 01:55:06 am: Nice addition Mat.
Good metal, and an interesting portrait +++
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 22, 2013, 07:57:17 am: Nice coin Mat

To find good silver coin of Salonina are not easy :)

Congrats

Joe +++
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 24, 2013, 09:18:33 pm: Latest addition is a philip ii tetradrachm. Ive had two other tets. from different emperor but they were way lesser grade.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98388 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98388)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on June 30, 2013, 12:45:27 am: Hi Mat :)

Both of the Galeria Valeria and
Philippus II. tetradrachm are very nice.

+++

regards
Joe
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 06, 2013, 07:19:25 pm: A new roman republic I got in a trade. Very darkly toned.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98744 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-98744)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on July 12, 2013, 12:57:18 am: Nice pick up Mat ... ;)

congrats

Q.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 12, 2013, 11:30:07 am: Quote from: quadrans on July 12, 2013, 12:57:18 am
Nice pick up Mat ... ;)

congrats

Q.

Thanks! +++
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: Matt Inglima on July 18, 2013, 08:23:30 pm: Very nice!

A couple years ago I got into Seleucid coins myself, and I always enjoy adding a new one to the collection. There are some real historic beauties in that long series.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on July 19, 2013, 01:18:17 am: Nice coin Mat and very nice price +++ :)

regards
Joe
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery-Pretty Early Modern Added
Post by: Mat on July 22, 2013, 10:17:50 pm: Little out of my collecting zone but I do appreciate early moderns and I have always loved this type and the portrait. I think its one of the prettiest female busts around on coins.

Italian AR Luigino
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99378 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99378)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery-Pretty Early Modern Added
Post by: quadrans on July 23, 2013, 03:15:25 pm: Hi Mat

Nice coin I like it also .....
I also have some in my collection, but not posted, may be later ..
I always have the problem of the "time" never enough :),

best regards
Joe
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery-Engravers Error Added
Post by: Mat on July 27, 2013, 10:31:35 am: My latest addition features an engravers legend error on the reverse.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99631 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99631)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery-M. CIPIUS ADDED
Post by: Mat on July 29, 2013, 07:11:28 pm: A new roman republic has been added to my gallery.

M. CIPIUS
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99780 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99780)
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery-M. CIPIUS ADDED
Post by: Mat on July 30, 2013, 12:55:50 pm: Added a better photo of the coin above. I think the white balance was off so the old one had a blue tint to it. This new one is better.
Title: Re: Mat's Gallery-Krannon, Thessaly ADDED
Post by: Mat on August 02, 2013, 10:50:38 pm: New coin I bought from here on Forvm. Really liked this piece.

Krannon, Thessaly
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99922 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-99922)
Title: Re: Aquilia Severa Added - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 05, 2013, 07:29:40 pm: Newest addition to my collect is a AR Denarius of Aquilia Severa. One I never thought I would own.

It also has a interesting die clash on the right field reverse.

Newer photo on next reply.
Title: Re: Aquilia Severa Added - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Britannicus on August 05, 2013, 10:45:12 pm: Nice Aquilia Severa! I have a soft spot for her. :)
Title: Re: Aquilia Severa Added - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 06, 2013, 11:03:07 am: Elagabalus had good taste in women.

Anyways I woke up to find an update to my iphone program I use to take pics, it fixed a bug that caused the blue tint.

So I have taken a new photo of the coin and the blue is gone!

Woohoo!

Updated photo
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100138 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100138)
Title: Re: Aquilia Severa Added - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Britannicus on August 06, 2013, 11:34:29 am: Quote from: Mat on August 06, 2013, 11:03:07 am
Elagabalus had too taste in women.

Anyways I woke up to find un update to my iphone program I use to take pics, it fixed a bug that caused the blue tint.

So I have taken a new photo of the coin and the blue is gone!

Woohoo!

Updated photo
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100138 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100138)

beautiful coin. Congrats!
Title: Re: Aquilia Severa Added - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on August 06, 2013, 11:51:52 am: Congrats Mat +++

This is a really nice Lady

Q.
Title: Re: Caligula Added - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 12, 2013, 06:14:39 pm: Finally added a new coin to my 12 caesars, Caligula.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100432 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100432)
Title: Re: Elagabalus Ant. Added - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 17, 2013, 11:30:58 am: A common elagabalus antoninianus has been added to my gallery.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100715 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100715)
Title: Re: Tiberius As Added - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 20, 2013, 12:08:11 pm: I decided to replace my spanish tiberius with a larger AS with better details for Emperor Tiberius. I just really liked this coin.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100843 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-100843)
Title: Re: First Stag Added - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 29, 2013, 04:38:47 pm: Picked up my first ancient with some stags on it.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101266 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101266)
Title: Re: Lucilla/Hilaritas - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on September 09, 2013, 07:05:50 pm: Havent added a new lucilla to my set I am building in ages, finally got one to add. Still have 2 reverses to go.

Lucilla/Hilaritas
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101837 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-101837)
Title: Re: Very Rare Faustina Jr - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 02, 2013, 08:54:57 pm: Had this for a few months now but just decided to share it. Its a Very rare death denarius of faustina jr.

I even got it published on wildwinds!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102626 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102626)
Title: Re: Very Rare Faustina Jr - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on October 03, 2013, 01:00:06 am: Nice coins Mat ..

Congratulation

+++ :)

Best regards
Joe
Title: Re: VOTA Lucilla Upgrade - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 19, 2013, 10:58:33 pm: Latest addition is a condition update to one of my Lucilla's for my collection. This one has better surfaces & a better reverse strike. Couldnt pass it up.

Vota within Wreath.
Title: Re: *New Pic*VOTA Lucilla Upgrade - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 20, 2013, 11:32:39 am: Just updated the photo to much better quality.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103197 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103197)
Title: Re: *New Pic*VOTA Lucilla Upgrade - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on October 20, 2013, 04:00:59 pm: Nice coin Mat

Congrats to the second example.. :)

Best regards

Joe
Title: Re: Numerian - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 27, 2013, 08:42:35 pm: Latest addition is a fairely fresh dug find of Numerian.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103390 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103390)
Title: Re: Rare Lucilla - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on November 04, 2013, 03:46:10 pm: Latest lucilla has been added to my collecting, it features the rare "FECVNDITAS" reverse. Easy to find in bronze but not silver.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103692 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103692)
Title: Re: Rare Lucilla - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on November 04, 2013, 04:11:09 pm: Hi Mat

Congratulation

Your Empress Gallery are nicely increasing ... :)

+++

Regards
Joe
Title: Re: Rare Lucilla - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on November 04, 2013, 09:28:43 pm: Thanks currently at 53 total, counting one not shared yet.
Title: Re: Vespasian & Caracalla- Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on November 09, 2013, 07:30:46 pm: Added two new denarii to my gallery. One is a scarce vespasian featuring the bull reverse and the other is a child portrait of caracalla.

Both hard to take pics of >:(

vespasian
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103821 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103821)

Caracalla
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103823 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-103823)
Title: Re: Young Geta - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on November 21, 2013, 11:25:32 pm: Since I got a young caracalla I couldnt not have a Geta too. Its my latest addition.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104278 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104278)
Title: Re: Faustina Jr-Venus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on December 03, 2013, 01:17:13 am: Latest addition to my collection is a common faustina jr. I wanted a young bust of her in silver & this was one of my favorite types.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104570
Title: Re: Faustina Jr-Venus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on December 03, 2013, 11:52:41 am: Nice Lady , nice coin, nice addition... :)
+++

regards
Q.
Title: Re: Spanish Cob - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on December 16, 2013, 08:46:22 pm: Latest addition to my gallery is a spanish cob. Always wanted one of these. Even though it isnt ancient I still find neat to have.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104839 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-104839)
Title: Re: Lucilla/Seated Juno - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on December 31, 2013, 09:39:43 pm: Ive had this coin for about three months so I am just now sharing it.

This type features the scarcer reverse type, seated juno. It also has a wonderful portrait I loved and dark toning.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105289 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105289)
Title: Re: Lucilla/Seated Juno - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on January 01, 2014, 02:10:29 am: Hi Mat..

Your Nice roman Ladies gallery nicely increasing..

Congratulation and

Happy New Year....

Q.
Title: Re: Macrinus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 11, 2014, 10:17:56 pm: Latest addition is a tetradrachm of Macrinus bought here on forvm.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105607 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105607)
Title: Re: Macrinus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: slokind on January 12, 2014, 01:30:27 am: On coins Ploutos, literally Wealth, is commonly shown as an infant with a female figure connoting prosperity, such as Pietas, Pax, Salus, and suchlike.
Pat L.
Title: Re: Diadumenian Provincial - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 20, 2014, 10:18:31 pm: New addition to my gallery is a low grade provincial of Diadumenian.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105964 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-105964)
Title: Re: DIADUMENIAN Provincial - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on January 21, 2014, 07:42:21 am: Nice one

Q.
Title: Re: DIADUMENIAN Provincial - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 21, 2014, 10:35:52 am: Thanks Quadrans!
Title: Re: Justinian I - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 24, 2014, 11:09:39 pm: Latest addition is a byzantine I got from Robin, a real lovely coin.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106072 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106072)
Title: Re: Justinian I - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on January 25, 2014, 04:08:07 am: Good pick up I like it +++

Regards
Q.
Title: Re: Justinian I - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 25, 2014, 10:25:33 am: Thanks, Q.
Title: Re: Caracalla - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on January 28, 2014, 11:52:11 pm: A new Caracalla has been added to my gallery.

Thanks again to Curtis Clay for it +++

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106177 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106177)
Title: Re: Domna Antoninianus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 01, 2014, 11:00:42 pm: Latest addition is a Domna Antoninianus. I had one already but it wasnt in that great of shape portrait wise. Its gone now & I got this below.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106248 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106248)
Title: Re: Domna Antoninianus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on February 01, 2014, 11:25:14 pm: Very nice addition Mat
Title: Re: Domna Antoninianus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on February 02, 2014, 02:20:32 am: Nice domna ... ;) +++

Q.
Title: Re: Nero Upgrade - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 08, 2014, 12:00:29 pm: My latest addition is a Nero denarius that I did an even swap with someone else. I wanted the better legends/surfaces where my old one was better weight/scarcer reverse.

Im happy with the trade. +++

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106396 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106396)
Title: Re: Nero Upgrade - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Sam on February 08, 2014, 12:26:20 pm: Lovely addition.

Sam
Title: Re: Nero Upgrade - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 08, 2014, 07:57:36 pm: Thanks, Sam
Title: Re: Nero Upgrade - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Sam on February 08, 2014, 09:05:35 pm: You are very welcome , also you have a very nice collection.
Title: Re: Maurice Tiberius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 14, 2014, 10:54:35 pm: ^Thanks, Sam. I try to get the best I can with the limited budget I have a month.

My latest addition is a Follis of Maurice Tiberius. Still trying to grow my byzantine collection a bit.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106570 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106570)
Title: Re: Crispina Sestertius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 17, 2014, 02:35:03 pm: Well, after 5 years of collecting ancients, I finally got my first sestertius, which is of Crispina. After doing a set of AR Denarii of her I wanted at least 1 big bronze.

This coin has an uneven patina but is alot nicer in hand.

Also this coin was recently published on Wildwinds!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106639 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106639)
Title: Re: Crispina Sestertius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: ancientdave on February 18, 2014, 02:43:01 pm: I like this one, a nice big attractive sestertius with a great patina. Great addition! +++
Title: Re: Crispina Sestertius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Sam on February 18, 2014, 06:43:54 pm: Mat , in spite of the grade of the coin , I like Crispina 's appearance on the Sestertius
it looks like a Silvered Sestertius :)
Title: Re: Titus Denarius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 23, 2014, 07:18:20 pm: Thanks Sam & Dave!

Did a even swap of my old titus for a better grade titus denarius for my 12 caesars. I liked everything about this one better.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106880 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-106880)
Title: Re: Titus Denarius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on February 24, 2014, 12:51:53 am: Hi Mat

you have again a nice coin...

+++
Q.
Title: Re: Trajan Denarius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on February 28, 2014, 07:41:06 pm: Latest addition to my gallery is a trajan denarius that was practically given away.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107079 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107079)
Title: Re: Lovely Lucilla Sestertius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 03, 2014, 04:39:02 pm: Redid my photo on the lucilla sestertius so it wasnt as purple looking.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107234 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107234)
Title: Re: Lovely Lucilla Sestertius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Sam on March 03, 2014, 04:55:14 pm: Lovely color , showing its age.

Sam
Title: Re: Lovely Lucilla Sestertius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 03, 2014, 08:30:09 pm: Thanks, Sam +++
Title: Re: Lovely Lucilla Sestertius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Sam on March 03, 2014, 08:54:14 pm: You just love Empress Lucilla , don't ya ;)
Title: Re: Rare Livia - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 07, 2014, 09:00:30 pm: Latest addition to my gallery is this rare provincial of Empress Livia. Ive had my eye on this coin for many many months and thankfully no one saw how rare it was or cared.

Another type of this coin features both her and Augustus, it's more common.

This will be on wildwinds soon.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107418 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107418)
Title: Re: Rare Livia - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Sam on March 07, 2014, 09:07:25 pm: Mat , this is very rare .
Title: Re: Rare Livia - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on March 08, 2014, 06:32:47 am: Good pick up Mat .. ;) +++

Q.
Title: Re: Little Justin I - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 09, 2014, 12:15:55 am: ^Thanks.

Another addition is a Justin I Pentanummium that I got alongside Livia.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107501 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107501)
Title: Re: New Roman Republic - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 15, 2014, 12:25:26 pm: Havent added a roman republic to my collection in a long time, so I finally found one that I liked in my price range.

C. Valerius Flaccus, very historical figure!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107764 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107764)
Title: Re: New Roman Republic - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Bud Stewart on March 15, 2014, 01:17:37 pm: Quote from: Mat on March 15, 2014, 12:25:26 pm

C. Valerius Flaccus, very historical figure!

Very historic indeed.

Victory & Eagle, I assume minted under Sulla's Dictatorship, I wonder what particular event this denarius commemorates?

Love to know.
Title: Re: New Roman Republic - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Bud Stewart on March 15, 2014, 01:24:35 pm: Quote from: Bud Stewart on March 15, 2014, 01:17:37 pm
Quote from: Mat on March 15, 2014, 12:25:26 pm

C. Valerius Flaccus, very historical figure!

Very historic indeed.

Victory & Eagle, I assume minted under Sulla's Dictatorship, I wonder what particular event this denarius commemorates?

Love to know.

Perhaps "The Battle of the Colline Gate"?
Title: Re: New Roman Republic - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Sam on March 15, 2014, 01:32:31 pm: The C. Valerius Flaccus , is a nice coin Mat . Congratulations.
Title: Re: New Roman Republic - Mat's Gallery
Post by: dafnis on March 17, 2014, 05:01:10 pm: Quote from: Bud Stewart on March 15, 2014, 01:24:35 pm
Quote from: Bud Stewart on March 15, 2014, 01:17:37 pm
Quote from: Mat on March 15, 2014, 12:25:26 pm

C. Valerius Flaccus, very historical figure!

Very historic indeed.

Victory & Eagle, I assume minted under Sulla's Dictatorship, I wonder what particular event this denarius commemorates?

Love to know.

Perhaps "The Battle of the Colline Gate"?

A nice coin, congrats!

Grueber stated this was the very first coinage happened in Gallia, though Sydenham disputes it advising there could have been earlier issues in Narbo. In any case between these and the following coinage in Gallia by Caesar there was a waiting period of over 30 years.
The coinage is related to Caius Valerius Flaccus' successes in Hispania and Gallia that got him an imperium and eventually a triumph in Rome.
Crawford relates it to the first movements against Sertorius in Hispania.

I wrote a few years ago a small blog post about this very intersting issue: http://numismaticantigua.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/republica-romana-valeria-rrc-3651a.html
You non-Spanish speakers might want to use the infamous Google translator or another such concoction.....
Title: Re: New Roman Republic - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 17, 2014, 08:16:32 pm: Thanks for the comments and thanks for the link. Great to know the real history behind the coin.
Title: Re: Poppaea - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 19, 2014, 08:30:01 pm: Latest addition to my gallery is a tetradrachm of Nero with the Poppaea reverse. I placed in my women gallery since thats the main reason I bought the coin.

Was surprised to find its a former Harlen J Berk coin too.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107911 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107911)
Title: Re: Poppaea - Mat's Gallery
Post by: David Atherton on March 19, 2014, 10:07:15 pm: Quote from: Mat on March 19, 2014, 08:30:01 pm
Latest addition to my gallery is a tetradrachm of Nero with the Poppaea reverse. I placed in my women gallery since thats the main reason I bought the coin.

Was surprised to find its a former Harlen J Berk coin too.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107911 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-107911)

IMHO, the reverse is indeed the main attraction here. A wonderful coin Mat!
Title: Re: Tetricus I - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 23, 2014, 10:21:31 pm: ^Thank guys! +++

My latest addition is a Tetricus I. I felt this was better then the usual scraps due to details being on both sides. Most of the time one side is better then the other. :-\

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108015 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108015)
Title: Re: Scarce Pius Tetradrachm - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 26, 2014, 10:19:29 pm: Latest addition is a Scarce Pius Tetradrachm that I couldnt find any other example of due to being bare headed.

Dane of wildwinds had to ID for me.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108085 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108085)
Title: Re: Carausius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on March 29, 2014, 10:36:42 pm: Another addition to my gallery is a Carausius I have had for awhile now. I got it mainly for the respectable portrait and legible obverse legends.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=26422&pos=0 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=26422&pos=0)
Title: Re: Rare Hadrian Denarius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on April 05, 2014, 09:57:33 pm: A common Hadrian I had acquired turned out to be rare when it arrived. Curtis confirmed my suspicions. A bare head instead of laureate. You can read his notes in my latest addition to my gallery.

Thank you again, Curtis.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108366 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108366)
Title: Re: Hadrian Tetradrachm - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on April 11, 2014, 11:40:13 pm: Latest addition to my gallery is a Hadriah tetradrachm. Fairly scarce and it is toned nearly black in hand, so it was hard to get a pic of.

(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108544)
Title: Re: Victorinus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on April 16, 2014, 10:09:57 pm: Latest addition is a Victorinus. Lots of silvering remaining on this piece. Shows even more in hand.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108716 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108716)

Also a few days ago I added a Spanish 8 reales silver for anyone who still likes moderns. +++

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108617 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-108617)
Title: Re: Victorinus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on April 17, 2014, 03:06:20 pm: Hi Mat
Nice Victorinus...

Regards
Q.
Title: Re: Vitellius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on April 26, 2014, 11:18:40 pm: Latest addition is Vitellius, now I just need Otho and I will be done with my 12 caesars.

Will be awhile before that gets added :'( :'(

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109010 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109010)
Title: Re: Vitellius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on April 28, 2014, 09:54:41 am: Hi Mat rooting for you to succeed ... +++

Regards
Q.
Title: Re: Nice Gordian III Denarius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 03, 2014, 08:32:33 pm: Latest addition is a gordian iii denarius. Bought it cause I felt the need to have the denomination and I liked its heavy weight.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109223 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109223)
Title: Re: Unlisted Volusian - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 10, 2014, 10:08:36 pm: Latest addition is and Antioch Volusian Ant. that looks to be an unlisted variety due to no dots under the obverse bust and UI under the reverse roma.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109387 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109387)
Title: Re: Unlisted Volusian - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 11, 2014, 01:08:53 am: Very interesting coin congrats +++
Q.
Title: Re: Unlisted Volusian - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 11, 2014, 10:17:05 am: Thanks +++
Title: Re: Unlisted Volusian - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Sam on May 11, 2014, 06:02:05 pm: Lovely coin , congratulations Mat.
Title: Re: Crispus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 17, 2014, 12:31:26 am: Latest addition is a nice Crispus. Just an emperor I needed to scratch off my list and I liked the coin.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109536 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109536)
Title: Re: Hungary Denar - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 19, 2014, 10:16:09 pm: Latest addition is a Hungarian Denar I got as a gift for my birthday.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109602 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109602)
Title: Re: Hungary Denar - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 20, 2014, 01:33:16 am: Happy birthday Mat +++

Nice present ;),

Congratulation +++

Huszar 698 are the grosso, your coin are the denarius.

My suggestion according to the ref : this denar by style are :Huszar 722, Unger 567-b, and Corp. Num. Hung. II. 232 (Pohl),

mint: Kremnitz (Körmöczbánya):K-P/rozette (privy mark), by Peter Schaider (Oberkammergraf), date: 1488 AD,

Best regards
Q.
Title: Re: Hungary Denar - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 20, 2014, 09:43:07 am: Thanks for the reference updates.
Title: Re: Hungary Denar - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on May 20, 2014, 10:15:57 am: You're welcome any time.

Q.
Title: Re: Anastasius I - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 24, 2014, 05:57:17 pm: Latest addition is a Anastasius I Follis. Has a pretty messy obverse patina but it was in my price range for him.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109665 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109665)
Title: Re: Scarce Constantine II - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on May 26, 2014, 12:43:39 pm: Latest addition is a Constantine II featuring a scarcer reverse then the norm.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109692 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109692)
Title: Re: Eudoxia- Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 01, 2014, 10:57:37 pm: Latest addition is a new lady for my empress portion for my collection, Eudoxia. This one features a scarcer mint for the reverse type.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109828 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109828)
Title: Re: Rare Commodus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 02, 2014, 10:02:39 pm: Latest addition is a rare Commodus provincial I acquired. Whats unique is the reverse has 4 stars instead of the usual 3.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109841 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109841)
Title: Re: Rare Commodus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: ancientdave on June 04, 2014, 01:07:44 am: That is a very neat little coin. Congrats on a great find! +++
Title: Re: Rare Commodus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on June 06, 2014, 12:49:07 am: Very nice commodus Mat ..
I aways like this kind of Provincial coins ..
Congratulation +++
Q.
Title: Re: Rare Commodus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 06, 2014, 12:52:56 pm: Thanks, Q! +++
Title: Re: Father & Son - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 07, 2014, 11:13:53 pm: Latest addition to my collection is Tetricus I & Tetricus II. I loved the portrait of Tetricus I and felt Tetricus II was a bit better then average for him as a whole.

Tetricus I
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109963 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109963)

Tetricus II
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109962 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109962)
Title: Re: Father & Son - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on June 08, 2014, 05:52:37 am: Both of them are nice find .. +++

Q.
Title: Re: Father & Son - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 08, 2014, 10:00:53 am: Thanks, Q +++
Title: Re: Two Serpent - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 12, 2014, 12:02:08 am: Latest addition is a very scarce Hadrian tetradrachm featuring 2 serpents on the reverse instead of the more common one.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110070 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110070)
Title: Re: Elagabalus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 15, 2014, 10:30:19 pm: Didnt need it but it was super cheap.

Elagabalus
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110133 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110133)
Title: Re: New Sestertius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 22, 2014, 09:54:23 pm: One thing I dont own too many of are Sestertius. Latest addition is a Severus Alexander with a nice portrait.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110252 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110252)
Title: Re: Unrecorded Pius Dupondius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on June 26, 2014, 09:06:06 pm: Latest addition is a scarce Pius Dupondius that is unrecorded according to CNG.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110307 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110307)
Title: Re: Unrecorded Pius Dupondius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Randygeki(h2) on June 27, 2014, 04:54:17 am: Nice find Mat
Title: Re: Domitian - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 08, 2014, 09:48:39 pm: Latest addition is a new Domitian denarius I picked up. I already had one for my 12 caesars but this had a much nicer portrait, condition, and reverse I wanted more then my previous.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110649 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110649)
Title: Re: Domitian - Mat's Gallery
Post by: David Atherton on July 08, 2014, 10:07:43 pm: Quote from: Mat on July 08, 2014, 09:48:39 pm
Latest addition is a new Domitian denarius I picked up. I already had one for my 12 caesars but this had a much nicer portrait, condition, and reverse I wanted more then my previous.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110649 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110649)

Fantastic coin Mat (as I mentioned on CT)! The portrait style between 84-88/89 was the best of the reign, IMHO. Progressively it got more baroque as the reign continued.

Your coin is new RIC 507 (C).
Title: Re: Domitian - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 08, 2014, 10:39:48 pm: Thanks for the comments, David. +++

Really is nothing to not like about it. After selling my other one this was not much more so I was happy.
Title: Re: AE Greek - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 17, 2014, 10:15:06 pm: Latest addition is a low grade greek I liked.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110760 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110760)
Title: Re: Stobi Domna - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 28, 2014, 10:31:48 pm: Latest addition to my gallery is a Domna AE from MACEDON, Stobi.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110965 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-110965)
Title: Re: Laodicea Domna - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on July 31, 2014, 10:33:13 pm: Latest addition is a Laodicea Domna I have had for awhile. Eventually I would like to add emesa and alexandria mints for a set.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111008 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111008)
Title: Re: Scarce Postumus - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 08, 2014, 10:14:50 am: A coin ive had for a few months. Got it for the scarce reverse type for postumus.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111225 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111225)
Title: Re: 12 Caesars Complete! - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 11, 2014, 06:59:13 pm: Latest addition to my gallery is the painful Otho Denarius. Its a budget example but I am happy to have it anyways.

Also added the virtual tray of the 12 caesars thanks to Jay!

Otho
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111379 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111379)

12 Caesars Tray
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111380 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111380)
Title: Re: 12 Caesars Complete! - Mat's Gallery
Post by: David Atherton on August 11, 2014, 08:59:18 pm: A very splendid achievement. Congrats!
Title: Re: 12 Caesars Complete! - Mat's Gallery
Post by: rennrad12020 on August 11, 2014, 10:41:51 pm: A collecting theme driving numismatists since the renaissance, well done!
Title: Re: 12 Caesars Complete! - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on August 12, 2014, 01:32:20 am: Quote from: Mat on August 11, 2014, 06:59:13 pm
Latest addition to my gallery is the painful Otho Denarius. Its a budget example but I am happy to have it anyways.

Also added the virtual tray of the 12 caesars thanks to Jay!

Otho
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111379 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111379)

12 Caesars Tray
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111380 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111380)

Hi Mat congratulation very nice work... +++

Best regards
Q.
Title: Re: 12 Caesars Complete! - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 12, 2014, 03:11:17 pm: Thanks, glad it's done. +++
Title: Re: Lydia, Sardes - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 14, 2014, 12:10:46 am: Havent added a new greek in awhile and this caught my eye. Loved it patina and details.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111492 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111492)
Title: Re: Shapur I - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 20, 2014, 10:17:46 pm: Re-added a new coin of Shapur I since the other was too bright.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111853 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111853)
Title: Re: Shapur I - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on August 22, 2014, 01:54:06 am: Quote from: Mat on August 20, 2014, 10:17:46 pm
Re-added a new coin of Shapur I since the other was too bright.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111853 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-111853)

Again a very nice and interesting coin Mat.. :)

Congratulation.. +++
Q.
Title: Re: THESSALY, Meliboeia - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 24, 2014, 10:25:53 pm: Havent added any greeks in my collection so it was overdue.

I believe the type is on the scarce side.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112132 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112132)
Title: Re: Herennius Etruscus Tetradrachm - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on August 29, 2014, 10:59:53 pm: Latest addition to my gallery is a tetradrachm of Herennius Etruscus. I just love these hefty things.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112239 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112239)
Title: Re: Greek AE - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on September 04, 2014, 10:02:32 pm: Latest addition is a greek bronze.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112386 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112386)
Title: Re: Divus Pius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on September 09, 2014, 09:30:34 pm: Another coin I have wanted for awhile, a coin featuring a funeral pyre.

This one has some nice toning.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112514 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112514)
Title: Re: Chunky Galba- Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on September 17, 2014, 08:27:56 pm: Traded my low grade denarius of galba for this tetradrachm.

First of its kind in the gallery
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112644 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112644)

Also updated my 12 caesars tray for this coin, also its much higher quality!
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112645 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112645)
Title: Re: Chunky Galba- Mat's Gallery
Post by: David Atherton on September 17, 2014, 08:32:47 pm: A lovely Galba you have there. I would say you got the better end of the trade!
Title: Re: Caracalla Denarius- Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on September 19, 2014, 01:59:41 pm: Thanks, David!

Latest coin to share is a caracalla denarius A very common reverse but the year it was struck/legend, is a tad scarcer then the usual ones minted in 212 & 213 A.D., so I found when looking around.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112701 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112701)
Title: Re: Upgraded Lucilla- Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on September 26, 2014, 09:00:38 pm: Latest addition is a high grade Lucilla denarius with the "Vesta" reverse. Other had a ragged flan so this is a welcome addition and makes my set look better.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112924 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-112924)
Title: Re: Valerian II Upgrade - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 04, 2014, 09:42:44 pm: Although I had a scarcer Valerian II, it wasnt in the best of shape and the portrait's eyes were worn off. I ended up parting with it and ended up with a more common, but way nicer Valerian II. Also its fairly heavy compared to most I have found of the type.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113163 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113163)
Title: Re: Valerian II Upgrade - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on October 04, 2014, 11:21:24 pm: Nice one..

Q.
Title: Re: Marcus Aurelius Provincial - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 10, 2014, 09:13:10 pm: Latest addition to my collection is a provincial of Marcus A. I picked up cheap.

Also my first coin with a River God reverse, even if it is small :azn:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113243 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113243)
Title: Re: 2 Byzantines - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 15, 2014, 05:45:21 pm: Latest additions to my collection are 2 byzantine pieces.

Justin II & Sophia
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113382 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113382)

Tiberius II Constantine
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113381 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113381)
Title: Re: Julia Soaemias Denarius - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 21, 2014, 08:20:07 pm: Latest addition to my collection is a Julia Soaemias with the Venus Standing reverse.

Been looking to make a set of her reverse types so now I just need Juno.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113571 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113571)
Title: Re: Caracalla Tetradrachm - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 24, 2014, 09:40:55 pm: Latest addition to my gallery is a Caracalla tetradrachm.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113803 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-113803)
Title: Re: Caracalla Tetradrachm - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on October 25, 2014, 03:12:46 pm: Some nice new coins Mat Congratulation.. +++
Q.
Title: Re: Scarce Otacilla Severa - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on October 30, 2014, 07:16:57 pm: Latest addition is a scarcer reverse of Otacilla Severa. Fairly heavy weight too.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114065 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114065)
Title: Re: Scarce Otacilla Severa - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on October 31, 2014, 02:54:28 am: Nice pice Mat congrats

You can compare with mine:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102278
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-102277

Best regards
Q.
Title: Re: 2 Byzantines - Mat's Gallery
Post by: Mat on November 02, 2014, 04:20:34 pm: Latest addition to my collection is a couple of byzantines. One was free!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114151 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114151)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114150 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114150)
Title: Re: 2 Byzantines - Mat's Gallery
Post by: quadrans on November 04, 2014, 02:29:41 am: Quote from: Mat on November 02, 2014, 04:20:34 pm
Latest addition to my collection is a couple of byzantines. One was free!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114151 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114151)

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114150 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-114150)

Nice coins Mat +++
Q.