Author Topic: First Man Faced Bull added: Campania! (Read 35216 times)

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #100 on:** January 10, 2018, 04:30:12 pm »

I received a nice big hunk of silver today. .

Syrian tetradrachm from Domitian dated year 8 (88/9 AD) which has a fantastic Aegis. Really great detail on the gorgon and the portrait of Domitian isn't too bad either! Well centered eagle with everything on flan. But it's the portrait and Aegis that really sold me on the coin.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-142943

Comments always appreciated!

peterpil19 · « **Reply #101 on:** January 10, 2018, 05:04:51 pm »

Excellent coin Jay!

I too am collecting Syrian tetradrachms.

Here is mine of Domitian. I acquired it over a decade ago. It is one of my favourite coins in my collection.

Peter

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #102 on:** January 10, 2018, 05:16:04 pm »

Peter that's gorgeous!

quadrans · « **Reply #103 on:** January 10, 2018, 05:32:11 pm »

Great coins both

Q.

David Atherton · « **Reply #104 on:** January 10, 2018, 07:01:13 pm »

Jay, that's a great example with a good style portrait.

Peter, wow!

peterpil19 · « **Reply #105 on:** January 10, 2018, 07:35:48 pm »

Thank you gents,

Peter

Simon · « **Reply #106 on:** January 10, 2018, 08:17:40 pm »

Quote from: Jay GT4 on January 10, 2018, 04:30:12 pm

I received a nice big hunk of silver today. .

Syrian tetradrachm from Domitian dated year 8 (88/9 AD) which has a fantastic Aegis. Really great detail on the gorgon and the portrait of Domitian isn't too bad either! Well centered eagle with everything on flan. But it's the portrait and Aegis that really sold me on the coin.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-142943

Comments always appreciated!

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I really like the Eagle, he has character!]

Enodia · « **Reply #107 on:** January 10, 2018, 08:43:48 pm »

a seemingly awkward artistic assignment, which this engraver has achieved very handsomely.
congratulations on this one Jay (and Peter).

~ Peter

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #108 on:** January 11, 2018, 04:33:36 pm »

Thanks!

A denarius of Vespasian in Quadriga from Antioch arrived today. Typical tight flan and style for Antioch.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-142975

peterpil19 · « **Reply #109 on:** January 11, 2018, 05:20:30 pm »

Great addition Jay.

I like quadriga reverse types.

Peter

stevex6 · « **Reply #110 on:** January 11, 2018, 05:41:23 pm »

winna-winna

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #111 on:** January 11, 2018, 05:51:57 pm »

Quote from: Steve P on January 11, 2018, 05:41:23 pm

winna-winna

Chicken dinna!

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #112 on:** January 17, 2018, 03:37:54 pm »

New photo of an old coin. Amazing dark and light brown patina. Scratches not so visible in hand. Love the look of this!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143218

Comments always appreciated.

quadrans · « **Reply #113 on:** January 17, 2018, 04:48:18 pm »

Sweet coin, Jay,

Nice reshot.

Q.

peterpil19 · « **Reply #114 on:** January 17, 2018, 04:51:03 pm »

Sweet coin Jay.

Peter

okidoki · « **Reply #115 on:** January 17, 2018, 04:51:56 pm »

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #116 on:** January 17, 2018, 09:06:36 pm »

Thanks!

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #117 on:** January 22, 2018, 12:35:56 pm »

Added a great Brettian uncia from the Tony Hardy collection. Nice green patina on this one!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143310

Sam · « **Reply #118 on:** January 22, 2018, 01:16:42 pm »

Fantastic eagle.

quadrans · « **Reply #119 on:** January 22, 2018, 04:29:51 pm »

Great coin, Jay,

Q.

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #120 on:** January 22, 2018, 06:37:02 pm »

Thanks! It's actually a very glossy patina in hand and I love the hard dirt that still remains in places.

stevex6 · « **Reply #121 on:** January 22, 2018, 07:16:26 pm »

Sweet new eagle, Jay (congrats)

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #122 on:** January 23, 2018, 10:56:52 pm »

Thanks Stevie

peterpil19 · « **Reply #123 on:** January 24, 2018, 01:42:39 am »

A beautiful coin.

Congrats Jay!

Peter

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #124 on:** January 24, 2018, 02:35:31 pm »

2 new photos of some older coins. One is in the BOT:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143340

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143339

The new pics are superior to the originals but they loose some of the tone they have developed.

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