Author Topic: 2 Byzantines - Mat's Gallery (Read 45087 times)

Bud Stewart · « **Reply #50 on:** January 17, 2012, 10:56:29 am »

Congratulations Matt. Very nice portrait and I’m glad you've set Octavian free.

labienus · « **Reply #51 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 .........

Dk0311USMC · « **Reply #52 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...!

Randygeki(h2) · « **Reply #53 on:** January 17, 2012, 02:11:17 pm »

Very sweet addition Mat!

Mat · « **Reply #54 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

Randygeki(h2) · « **Reply #55 on:** January 26, 2012, 01:35:05 pm »

Pretty nice addition Mat!

Mat · « **Reply #56 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

SkySoldier · « **Reply #57 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.

Mat · « **Reply #58 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.

Randygeki(h2) · « **Reply #59 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)

Mat · « **Reply #60 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

curtislclay · « **Reply #61 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.

Mat · « **Reply #62 on:** February 23, 2012, 10:04:52 pm »

Thank you for the info Curtis, its always appreciated.

Mat · « **Reply #63 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

David Atherton · « **Reply #64 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

IMHO, you made a good choice because this type isn't as common as you might think! The portrait has eye appeal too.

SkySoldier · « **Reply #65 on:** March 03, 2012, 07:49:02 am »

Both good pick ups; the Claudius has a decent portrait and the Mamaea is absolutely beautiful!

Randygeki(h2) · « **Reply #66 on:** March 04, 2012, 07:59:48 pm »

I agree, thats a nice denarius. Cool additions

Mat · « **Reply #67 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

Mat · « **Reply #68 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.

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

Diana Lucifera
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-79659

Mat · « **Reply #69 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

benito · « **Reply #70 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.

benito · « **Reply #71 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.

curtislclay · « **Reply #72 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.

Mat · « **Reply #73 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!

Mat · « **Reply #74 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

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