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Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« on: March 30, 2018, 03:09:21 pm »
Through several years of Forum membership, I did not pay much attention to the Members' Galleries. That was a huge mistake.  The recent announcement of nominations for Members Gallery awards encouraged me to browse the nominees' excellent galleries, and I was very impressed overall.  While browsing, I noted certain qualities that particularly appealed to me.  In the end, I felt inspired to create my own gallery.  Without further ado, I am happy to introduce my nascent gallery of Roman Republican Coins, linked at the bottom of this post.  I've established an organizational framework of albums, and added several coins from my collection within each album.  I will continue to add coins as time permits.  My goal is to include some scholarship, background or thoughts on each coin.  Realization of that goal definitely slows the process of adding coins.  I hope the results are worth the effort.  Enjoy!

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2018, 03:30:55 pm »
Well worth the effort!
Your fledgling gallery is very well presented and I eagerly look forward to watching it grow.

The purpose of the annual award was never to recognize the prettiest  coins (although that certainly helps), but to highlight the best presentations, descriptions, histories, etc. You have hit on all of the above imo, and deserve big congrats .

Well done!
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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2018, 03:36:37 pm »
Thank you, Peter!

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2018, 03:44:19 pm »
About time!  You have a fantastic collection!

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2018, 03:55:18 pm »
Thanks, Nick

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2018, 04:21:07 pm »
HelloMichael, just add them slowly, we need time to digest the beauty and rarity of each coin you post, i have seen some of the most beautiful coins in my life, you should have started your gallery here long time ago!!!
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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2018, 04:34:36 pm »
Show me the money  ;D
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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2018, 06:16:26 pm »
Thanks, guys.

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2018, 01:23:43 am »
I've added about a dozen coins to my gallery of Roman Republican, since announcing the new gallery in March 2018.  I've tried to sprinkle a few additions into each "era" album.  More to come as time permits.  Link is below.  Enjoy!

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2018, 04:18:18 am »
Very nice Gallery, so many great coins,  ;) :)

Congratulation   +++

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2018, 01:16:41 pm »
Fantastic coins you are showing us. Can’t wait to see more of your collection.

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2018, 02:55:44 pm »
Thanks for the encouraging words,  Norbert and Quadrans!

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2018, 07:02:06 pm »
Wow, Carausius => extremely cool gallery (I am very impressed)

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Keep 'em coming!

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2018, 07:20:33 pm »
Thank you Steve!  One of your old friends is there. 

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2018, 08:31:43 pm »
Awww, yes ... my sweet ol' AES Graves Sextans (Scallop and Caduceus)

Hey, I'm thrilled that it went to a good home (please say "hey" to it, from me)

Cheers

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #15 on: May 26, 2018, 09:03:41 pm »
A fantastic gallery of truly superb coins. I am really glad you decided to have a gallery here. It makes a great addition to the site.

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #16 on: May 26, 2018, 11:03:21 pm »
Thank you, Andrew!  I just need to find the time to add to it. 

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New Additions to Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #17 on: June 22, 2018, 08:30:47 am »
I've added a group of early AR Victoriati to the Second Punic War album in my gallery (link below).  Please take a look. Comments and suggestions gratefully accepted. More to come.  Enjoy!

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #18 on: June 22, 2018, 11:05:18 am »
Nice ... I love your 5 new AR Victoriati additions (congrats)

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #19 on: June 22, 2018, 03:05:23 pm »
Great group,  +++

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #20 on: June 22, 2018, 04:32:15 pm »
Thanks, Steve and Joe.

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Some Poor Roman Republic Additions to Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #21 on: July 07, 2018, 07:56:51 pm »
I’ve added some mediocre Roman Republican coins of little historical interest to my gallery.  I’ve included some uninspired blather here and there.  For those who can’t stay away, the link is below.  Unfortunately, I might add more coins in time.   ;)

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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #22 on: July 07, 2018, 08:52:30 pm »
Your Imperatorial collection is spectacular!!!
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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #23 on: July 07, 2018, 10:04:36 pm »
Yes, Michael "inflicted " a few pieces of Republic silver on us, and it was cruel hard to look at them, especially in large size. 
  If it would make you feel better, you can post them under my name!  (Indeed, I had hoped one of them would be mine, but thems-the-breaks with auctions.)
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Re: Introducing Carausius's Gallery
« Reply #24 on: July 07, 2018, 11:08:21 pm »
Wow, sweet addition ... Jupiter & Victory in the quadriga (very, very cool)

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Carausius => congrats on another winna-winna

 

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