Dear Archivum and Jochen,
I cannot thank you both enough for the information you have shared on this coin. I am genuinely very grateful to you. It confirms my highest hopes for what began as a humble coin, misidentified by an
ebay seller, who does not sell coins normally and
had placed it in the wrong section for proper appreciation of its numismatic interest.
Upon reading the
thread on Auspex and left facing Septimius
portraits, I
had suspected that above sharing stylistic similarities the
reverse on mine may actually be a die match for the first shown. The image was low resolution though and I thought it best not to stick my neck out too far in my opening request for
help!
Its great to have all the die links,
obverse and
reverse, too. I am so glad that it has found its proper context. Of course, it goes without saying that I am more than happy for it to be added to your Nikopolis Addenda, Jochen.
One last question, if I may..
How much is known of Auspex engraving dies for
Domna? Supposing the
reverse on my one is
his work, is it likely that that he did the
obverse also? I love the young looking
portrait, which seems far more sensitively rendered than is the norm.
Many thanks to you both, once again. It is great to have spoken with you.
Regards,
Derek.
