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The Members' Gallery => Topic started by: Mark Z on February 12, 2010, 08:39:44 pm
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Hello All!
This is something I've been wanting to do for a long time.
I'm one of those wrong-headed fools who decided to go for a Roman Imperial portrait collection :'(
While I know that I'll never collect them all, I've decided to collect the ones that I can collect with my limited means.
My gallery will showcase what I believe the be the best of my collection. More will be added as time goes by.
Please follow the link to my portrait gallery:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=17499
Your comments are appreciated :-)
Regards,
Mark Z.
Fool for the Ancients ;)
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Ah, a man after my own heart! I also have this endeavor for two reasons: 1) it allows me to browse all periods of coinage regularly, and 2) it will take me a literal lifetime to afford a nearly complete collection (some unatainables will obviously be absent). You have some fine specimens there!
Best, Noah
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verynice, love that Hadrian setertius
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Even if it's a portrait collection, can't you post the whole coin anyway?
It always feels wrong seeing a picture of half a coin.
Andreas
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...I'm one of those wrong-headed fools who decided to go for a Roman Imperial portrait collection :'(
While I know that I'll never collect them all, I've decided to collect the ones that I can collect with my limited means...
Here’s wishing you a Good Journey Mark. I’m very new to the world of ancients, but I have been collecting Early European Coins most of my adult life, so I can say this from years of experience; “it is the journey that’s the reward”. I know I’ll never complete my collection of Roman Imperial Denarii, but completion is not my goal. If my aim was to form a complete set, I would collect US Franklin Half Dollars. Great hunting!
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Hello All!
Thanks to all for the compliments so far :-)
Yes, Ariech and Noah, I will republish with the reverses. Check back later today :-)
mz
p.s. Noah: I agree, it's an endeavor that will not get stale anytime soon, will it?
p.p.s. Bud: You are right! Isn't it funny how when the current coin arrives, there's a moment of exultation, then slip it into the book, and then it's time to forge ahead ;-)
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Hello All!
OK, the coins have been republished with the reverses, plus a few more.
Information is lacking on most with regard to size and weight, but if you're interested just let me know. I can always add that :-)
I'm sorry to say that I couldn't retain your kind comments and ratings, though.
Once again, your comments are appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
Three more coins posted today.
Once again, your comments are appreciated!
mz
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Love the semissis!
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Hello All!
Three more coins added today.
As always, your comments are appreciated :-)
mz
ps Jay, I thank you! One of my faves, too :-)
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Hello All!
Once again, three more coins posted for your approval.
Your comments appreciated :-)
mz
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Hello All!
Three more coins posted today.
Please have a look!
Thanks!
Mark Z.
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Hello All!
02/21/10
Three more coins added today.
Please have a look!
Your comments are appreciated :-)
mz
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=2966&page=1&sort=na
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Great collection Mark, i really like your Constantine II. 8)
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Hi George!
Thank you! :)
mz
p.s. More coming soon!
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Hello All!
Three more coins added today, this time 3 nice denarii of Balbinus, Pertinax, and Antoninus Pius.
Your comments (and ratings) are appreciated!
Thanks!
mz
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great additions
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Randy,
Thanks! :)
mz
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Hello All!
Three more additions today.
One Ant and 2 Denarii.
Your comments and ratings appreciated!
Thanks for checking in!
mz
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Hello All!
It's a cozy rainy Saturday evening where I am, a perfect night to contemplate coins.
Three more additions this evening, all with nice portraits.
All 3 are antoniniani, 2 with nice full silvering.
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
mz
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Hello All!
Hope you all have a great and safe holiday this weekend!
Three more additions today, 1 dupondius of Trajan, 1 sestertius of Antoninus Pius, and 1 antoninianus of Vabalathus.
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
Mark Z.
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alot of great additions
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Hi Randy!
Thanks! :)
mz
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Hello All!
Added today is a beautiful Trebonianus Gallus Sestertius.
Your comments and ratings are, as always, much appreciated! :)
Regards,
Mark Z.
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Great portrait! Congrats!
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Hey Jay!
I thank you! :)
mz
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Hello All!
Three more very nice antoniniani added this afternoon:
Philip II, Trajan Decius, Hostilian.
Your comments and rating are, as always, much appreciated :)
Everyone have a great weekend!
mz
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Good luck to you both, and I agree with Noah!
You have some fine specimens there!
Best, Noah
Jim
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Hey Jim!
Thanks! :)
It's coming along nicely, but nowhere near as nice as (for instance) Noah's very cool gallery.
mz
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Hello All!
Added today, three more great (IMHO) coins for your consideration, comments and ratings:
Otho AR denarius (Ex: Incitatus Coins)
Galba brass dupondius (Ex: Roman Lode)
Septimius Severus sestertius (Ex: Rutten & Wieland)
Something I really appreciate about these 3 are their pedigrees :)
mz
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Hey Jim!
Thanks! :)
It's coming along nicely, but nowhere near as nice as (for instance) Noah's very cool gallery.
mz
I love to add visual appeal to my gallery to "spice-up" my collection. I appreciate the comment!
BTW, your Balbinus is very nice with a super portrait!
Best, Noah
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Noah,
I thank you! :)
mz
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Hello All!
Three more coins from my Imperial portrait collection added today:
Allectus AE antoninianus
Carausius AE antoninianus
Caracalla orichalcum sestertius (purchased here at FORVM-Thanks, Joe!)
Your comments and ratings are, as always, much appreciated!
Regards,
Mark Z.
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Hello All!
Tonight's latest additions submitted for your approval:
Volusian Sestertius
Crispus AE3/4
Laelianus Antoninianus
Your comments and ratings are appreciated! :)
mz
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good additions!
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Hey Randy!
I thank you! :)
mz
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Hello All!
One more late addition (due to its arrival today in the mail!)
Marcrinus AE 25 Markianopolis
I've been searching for a cool Macrinus coin for quite a while now, and this is it :)
Have a great weekend!
mz
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Good Morning All!
Submitted for your approval are 3 late Roman bronzes:
Majorian
Basiliscus
Libius Severus (Severus III)
Somewhat lacking in the portrait department, but you know how it goes with these, right?
Enjoy!
Mark Z.
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very nice coins! Am I right that the exergue is partially on the basiliscus coin?
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Hi Snork!
Thanks! :)
Yes, looks like the top half of the "O" of "KOC" at bottom center. I have not cleaned this one at all, but the "C" seems to be to the bottom right.
mz
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I'm not usually into nummi; but very impressive! How much did the Majorian set you back?
My Severus III was $150 or so and mine is in crummy condition.
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Cliff,
PM sent.
mz
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Hello All!
OK, so it happened again where a coin shows up the same day I posted some coins in my gallery. Maybe I should post on a daily basis? ;)
This one is a big, beautiful sestertius of Maximinus I from Richard Beale/Roma Numismatics
Your comments appreciated! :)
mz
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OK, so it happened again where a coin shows up the same day I posted some coins in my gallery. Maybe I should post on a daily basis?
Okay, I'm jealous! ;D
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Hey Bud!
::)
mz
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Great collection Mark. I'm really enjoying your additions. I've been out of work since January, so I haven't been able to pick anything up lately, so thanks for sharing your collection. :)
Take care,
Bud
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Hi Bud!
Thank you!
Sorry to hear you're not working :( Glad I'm able to cheer you up in some small way :)
mz
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Good afternoon all!
Another addition for your approval:
A very nice Commodus sestertius weighing in at 20.8 g and 31 mm.
Additionally, this beauty is 4 mm thick!
Thanks in advance for your comments and ratings :)
mz
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Good afternoon and happy Friday to all!
Added today for your approval:
A really nice Trajan Decius sestertius
RIC IVc 126d
13.77 g
28 mm x 29 mm
Your comments and rating are appreciated! :)
Regards,
mz
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Good addition!
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Happy Sunday to All!
One addition today:
Vitellius Denarius RIC I 71 (Scarce).
Also, I have updated several coins with respect to size/weight/scarcity (Gave me a good excuse to fondle my treasures!)
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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Mark--I've just seen your gallery for the first time. Kudos on your fantastic work and marvelous collection!
Laney
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Laney,
Thank you! :)
mz
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that's a nice Vitellius Mark. even though it is worn the face is still very expressive... good addition.
(Gave me a good excuse to fondle my treasures!)
oh yeah, like an excuse is necessary! ;)
~ Peter
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Peter,
If you hear the sound of continuous chuckling, it's me over here enjoying your post :D
And thanks for the props on the coin :)
mz
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Hello All!
Two additions today:
Valerian I antoninianus RIC Va 278 with some silvering remaining and actually nicer than I remember it.
Marius antoninianus RIC RIC Vb 19, fully silvered (and very difficult to get a good pic of!).
Your comments and ratings are, as always, much appreciated!
Regards,
mz
p.s. many thanks again to Mr. Curtis Clay for looking in on my little collection and correcting some attribution errors! :)
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Hello All!
Three very exciting additions today:
A large Constantius I follis with nearly full silvering.
A heavy Lucius Verus sestertius with Verus on the reverse holding standards.
A nearly unique Elagabalus dupondius that is unlisted in RIC and features a note from Mr. Curtis Clay.
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
Regards,
Mark Z.
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Happy Friday All!
One addition today:
A very nice sestertius of Philip II, RIC IVc 267a, Rarity 1.
Your ratings and comments are appreciated!
Regards,
Mark Z.
p.s. Thanks to all for your previous comments and ratings of my humble collection! :)
p.p.s. Have a great weekend!
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A really excellent picture of history. Nice work. ;D
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Carl,
Thank you!
mz
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Mark,
I was enjoying your portrait gallery today. Excellent collection of some not-so-common coins! I especially love the sestertii.
Great coins! Keep 'em coming!
Danny
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Danny,
Thank you! :)
Yes, I'm definitely a member of the "big bronze is beautiful" fan club.
And I'm honored that you checked in on my gallery :)
mz
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Good Morning All!
Hope you all have a great Sunday!
Three more additions today:
3 Denarii of 3 difficult Emperors:
Didius Julianus RIC IVa 3 (R3)
Pescennius Niger RIC IVa 47b (R3)
Clodius Albinus RIC IVa 4 (Rare)
Click "Date -" and they will come right to the top of the gallery.
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
Regards,
Mark Z.
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Hello All!
Hope everyone's having a great day :)
Three additions (with three nice portraits) in bronze today:
Magnentius
Decentius
Valentinian II
Follow the link below and click "Date -" to bring them right to the top.
Your ratings and comments are appreciated! :)
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
Hope all the USA folks have a great Labor Day Weekend!
For that matter, I hope ALL of you have a great weekend :)
One addition today and I am very excited about it:
Valerian I Sestertius.
Valerian I. AD 253-260. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 19.04 g, 12h). Rome mint. 2nd emission, AD 254-256. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / F ELIC ITAS AVG G, Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia; S C across field. RIC V 157; MIR 36, 73h; Banti 8 corr. (legends). VF, brown patina.
EX: NAC AG, CNG
This one falls under the category of "I just had to have it."
Your comments and gallery ratings are, as always, much appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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Nice collection!
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Dino,
Considering YOUR collection, I'm flattered.
Thank you!
mz
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Hello All!
Hope you all are having a great week so far!
Today's addition:
Geta AE30 of Serdica, Thrace.
17.13 g, 30 mm
Varbanov 2568, Serdica, Thrace
AVT K P CEPTIMIOC GETAC, laureate head right
OVLPIAC CEPDIKHC, Serapis seated left, kalathos on head,
reaching out to pet three-headed dog Cerberus at foot left, & holding sceptre.
This one is very rare. I'd appreciate the experts chiming in as to the relative rarity, though.
Your comments and gallery ratings are appreciated!
mz
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Happy Friday to All!
Hope you all have a great weekend planned!
I'm about to shake up a vodka martini right after posting here :)
Four additions this evening:
Vespasian denarius
Titus denarius
Maximus as Caesar; Deultum, Thrace
Carinus billon antoninianus
All with very nice portraits.
Just go to my gallery (link below) and click on "Date - (minus)" to bring them to the top.
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
Regards,
Mark Z.
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Mark, I'll say it again; I really enjoy looking at your collection, thanks for sharing.
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Hey Bud!
Thank you and you are welcome! :-)
mz
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Mark, I'll say it again; I really enjoy looking at your collection, thanks for sharing.
i have to agree with Bud. even though Roman coins aren't really my thing, i thoroughly enjoy browsing through your gallery Mark.
what impresses me the most is the quality and the great variety, especially the harder to find emperors and usurpers. obviously a labor of love, and it shows.
my sincerest congratulations.
~ Peter
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Peter,
Considering your beautiful collection and your impact here at FORVM, I'm extremely flattered :)
I thank you!
mz
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Good Monday to All!
Three more additions this afternoon:
Tiberius AE As with a fair portrait,
Victorinus AE ant. with a very nice portrait,
Tetricus I AE ant., again with a very nice portrait.
Follow the link below for my gallery.
In the upper right corner, click "Date - (minus)" which will bring the newest additions right to the top.
Your ratings and comments are appreciated!
mz
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Very Nice, im on the look out for a decent Tiberius AE too....you should give me yours...:P
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Very Nice, im on the look out for a decent Tiberius AE too....you should give me yours...:P
Sf,
I thank you :)
Tell you what: if you can get "kc" to give my HIS Pacatian, I will send you MY Tiberius ;)
mz
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Hello All!
Three more additions this fine day:
Cladius AE As with a decent portrait
Nero AE As with a pretty good portrait
Constantine III with a fair portrait.
Just click "Date - (minus)" and they will pop right up to the top.
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
Regards,
Mark Z.
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Nice portrait of Nero, one of the more attractive I've seen!!!!
It dosen't make him look like Jabba the Hut like he does in so many of his coins ;D
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Nice portrait of Nero, one of the more attractive I've seen!!!!
It dosen't make him look like Jabba the Hut like he does in so many of his coins ;D
Hey Steve!
Thanks for that! I'm sure Nero appreciates that, too ;)
Although it might be fair to say that NO ONE could have acted MORE like Jabba than Nero ;D
mz
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Maybe that's where George Lucas got his inspiration for the character ;D
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Good point!
mz
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Hello All!
Three more additions today, this time 3 LRBs:
Johannes
Valentinian III
Arcadius
All three have surprisingly good portraits considering when they were minted.
Follow the link below, then click on "Date - (minus)" to bring them to the top.
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
Regards,
Mark Z.
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cool additions :)
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You do have a very fine collection. Well done!
Regards
Pierre
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Randy and Pierre,
Thanks guys! :)
have a great weekend!
mz
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Hello All!
And happy Friday to all!
One addition today:
A very nice Postumus Double Sestertius weighing in at 15.40 g with a 32 mm diameter!
RIC Vb 106; Bastien 63; Elmer 213; C 246.
Mint of Lugdunum.
Your ratings and comments are appreciated!
Have a great weekend!
Regards,
mz
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Very nice [for a Postumus sestertius]. Not something that, usually, overly grab my attention but I really like the centering on this one. A perfect flan (and strike) for the dies.
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I'm one of those wrong-headed fools who decided to go for a Roman Imperial portrait collection :'(
While I know that I'll never collect them all, I've decided to collect the ones that I can collect with my limited means.
Regards,
Mark Z.
Fool for the Ancients ;)
Well Mark, I've said it before, but I must repeat that I admire your collection. I too am attempting to put together an Imperial Collection. I also know that I'll never have a "complete collection", but it is going to be fun building one.
By the way, the way you're going you just might complete yours.
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Very nice [for a Postumus sestertius]. Not something that, usually, overly grab my attention but I really like the centering on this one. A perfect flan (and strike) for the dies.
Hey Minos!
Thank you!
Yes, this one falls under the category of "I had to have it!"
mz
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I'm one of those wrong-headed fools who decided to go for a Roman Imperial portrait collection :'(
While I know that I'll never collect them all, I've decided to collect the ones that I can collect with my limited means.
Regards,
Mark Z.
Fool for the Ancients ;)
Well Mark, I've said it before, but I must repeat that I admire your collection. I too am attempting to put together an Imperial Collection. I also know that I'll never have a "complete collection", but it is going to be fun building one.
By the way, the way you're going you just might complete yours.
Hey Bud!
Thank you! :-)
Yes, the fun part is in the chasing, isn't it?
We'll get there one of these days, won't we ;)
mz
p.s. If i could get that Pacatian away from "kc" I'd be feeling better about getting it done, though :D
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Glad to see another imperial portrait collector :)
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ecoli,
I thought I was the only one, but I'm happy to see that I'm not the only collector who's howling at the moon :D
by the way, that's quite an impressive collection you have!
mz
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Indeed a very nice addition to your fine collection :)
I'm really drawn to the large bronze coins. Maybe its because they are easier to see with my aging eyes :'( But I also like the substantial feel of worth they exude! Nice portraits are always attractive to me as well.
Congrats! Steve
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Steve,
Agreed on both points! :)
While I cannot stand pocket change, it must have felt quite good to have some of these large bronze coins jangling around in one's pocket or leather bag.
mz
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Happy Friday All!
Today's addition:
What I thought was the most common/ordinary of coins turned out to be something quite different:
Valentinian I RIC IX 26a var. (Thessalonica)
Here's a note from Dane (Helvetica) @ Wildwinds.com:
A rare mule with a Valentinian I obverse and Gratian reverse,
this is the second one I know of. dk
(Thank you, Dane!)
This one turned up in a pile of uncleaned coins (and puts me somewhat at odds with my position regarding purchasing uncleaned coins!) ;)
mz
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Congratulations on your great find Mark.
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Happy Monday All!
Today' addition:
A very sharp and beautifully toned Valens siliqua (MUCH nicer than the photo shows, this being the best I can do with 6.0 MP).
RIC IX 27e.2 Trier, RSC 109b.
2.06 g, 12 mm x 13 mm.
Rated Scarce.
Your ratings and comments are appreciated on this and all the coins in my gallery (link below) :)
Thanks for checking in!
Regards,
mz
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Congratulations on your great find Mark.
Hi Bud!
Thank you!
That makes TWO coins out of the 1000 or so I've cleaned in the past 5 years that I've kept ;)
mz
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Hello All!
You might not think that Constantius Gallus coins are very exciting (and neither would I!), but this latest addition to my gallery made me change my mind:
Constantius Gallus Maiorina
RIC VIII 306 Siscia, rated Scarce
4.85 g, 21 mm x 22 mm
Your ratings and comments are, as always, much appreciated!
mz
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Very nice bust of Constantius with fine hair style. :)
Regards
Andreas
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Andreas,
Thanks!
mz
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I haven't viewed your gallery in a while. Nice additions!
Danny
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Danny,
I thank you! :)
mz
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Mark,
I just revisited your Gallery. I love your Pertinax-Denarius (RIC-1a).
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-52974
What a Great Coin. What a Great Collection.
Once again, thanks for sharing.
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Hello Bud!
I thank you, both for the props on one of my also-fave coins and for checking in with my humble little collection :)
Regards,
mz
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Happy Holidays All!
Please allow me to present to you my Xmas gifts to myself:
1) Aemilianus AR Antoninianus
RIC 2b var., C 25 var.
2.71 g, 22 mm
Extremely Rare
Note from Richard Beale:
RIC only lists coins with DIANAE VICTRI, though it does mention a coin with "DIANE (sic) VICTRI" in Berlin. I suspect that the Berlin coin is actually the same type/dies as [this one] but without the reverse's final two letters showing.
Three known including this one: One in the Eauze Hoard, one in a private Italian collection, and this one.
As you may (or may not) know, my stated goal is to go "big bronze" but due to its significance I had to have it.
2) Galerius AE Follis
RIC VI 42 Cyzicus
6.46 g, 26 mm
A beautiful follis with nice silvering remaining
Please follow the link below to my gallery and click "Date -" in the upper right corner to bring these 2 to the top.
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
mz
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Hello All!
Very proud am I to present to you my latest acquisition:
Valentinian II Solidus
RIC IX 67b.2 Constantinople, Depeyrot 47/5.
4.43 g, 21 mm.
Rare.
I was told that the deposits could be removed but I kind of like them as they seem to add additional depth to the devices, like a 3D effect.
I especially like the reverse where you can really see the prow in 3/4 view.
Your comments and ratings on this and my other gallery coins are appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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I agree Mark. The ‘deposits’ accentuate and don’t detract (or distract) from the images. Nice pickup.
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A golden coin is always nice, Mark. :)
But in my opinion it was cleaned sharply. :( (or sharply cleaned?)
Best Regards
Andreas
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Andreas,
Not mentioned in the description but I respect your "eye" and opinion :)
Seems that it's difficult to pick one of these up without having some nicks and dings, though, isn't it?
mz
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Hello All!
I've been looking for a big Augustus bronze with a nice portrait for some time now, not realizing how difficult it was going to be.
And finally here it is.
Divus Augustus AE As
RIC I 81 (Tiberius-old RIC). Cohen 228, Sear5 1789
10.73 gm, 28 mm
Your comments and ratings over at my gallery (link below) are appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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That is a fantastic coin! Love the portrait Mark, nice....:)
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I've been looking for a big Augustus bronze with a nice portrait for some time now, not realizing how difficult it was going to be.
And finally here it is.
Well done Mark, it was worth the wait. An all around great coin. I'm very happy for you friend.
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Wonderful addtion!
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Very nice coin, Mark. :)
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Gentlemen,
Thank you all! :)
mz
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Great clear interesting coin, but what is it ?
I always believed radiate croen on AE meant dupondius, but I only thought that came in with Trajan?
Not that AE and Roman is in anyway my area of knowledge,
I guess the doors symbolise Augutus's mausoleum....?
Cicerokid
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I believe Nero was the first to try using the radiate crown as a denominational marker. in this case, it refers to divinity.
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Great clear interesting coin, but what is it ?
I always believed radiate croen on AE meant dupondius, but I only thought that came in with Trajan?
Not that AE and Roman is in anyway my area of knowledge,
I guess the doors symbolise Augutus's mausoleum....?
Cicerokid
CK,
Yes, you're correct, I forgot to ID the type. It's an As, and yes, the reverse depicts a large altar with unknown items on top.
This was minted by Tiberius deifying Octavian/Augustus, his adoptive father.
mz
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Hello All!
Just received this one courtesy of Joe and FORVM:
Diocletian
Silvered follis, RIC VI Trier 677a, cf. RIC VI Cyzicus 22-3, EF, weight 10.854g, maximum diameter 27.9mm, die axis 180o, Cyzicus mint, 305 - 307 A.D.; obverse D N DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, olive branch in r., mappa in l.; reverse PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia on left standing right, extending right hand to Quies, who is standing left with branch in right and leaning on scepter in left, S F across fields, KS center, PTR ex
This one drew my attention not only because of its obvious visual merits and rarity (R1) but also because of its interesting history:
This is perhaps one of the most unusual issues in the entire follis series. It is nearly always attributed to Trier (Treveri), but a comparison of portrait styles and an examination of follis hoards reveals that this issue was not struck in Trier but in Cyzicus. Two officinae struck this issue, and the KS in the field between the two figures is actually the mintmark, not the PTR. A look at the coins of Cyzicus (RIC 22-23) shows that the same two officinae struck this issue without the PTR also. The Senior Augustus issues of Diocletian and Maximianus were struck at every mint currently in operation. Apparently, the first coins of this type were prepared at Trier and examples were sent to the various mints for the individual mints to copy. At Cyzicus, the die engravers copied everything, including the Trier mintmark and put their own mintmark in the field. Eventually someone soon realized the mistake and new dies were prepared with the mintmark in its proper location. (notes from FORVM website)
Sure enough, it is incorrectly listed in RIC under the city of Trier!
One thing that was very hard to bring out in the pic is the beautiful, shiny silvering but in hand it is a joy.
Also posted in my gallery. In other words, your comments and ratings are appreciated! ::)
Enjoy!
mz
p.s Thank you, Joe!
EDIT: Also notable is the fact that this coin comes from the collection of "maridvnvm" (Martin) of FORVM. It just keeps getting better!
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Hi Mark,
you are alive! :)
Nice to read from you again.
Your new coin is stunning. Full silvered?
Regards
Andreas
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Hello my friend!
Yes, fully silvered, a little thinner in the fields around Dio's head and as shiny as a new silver dollar.
It should be duly noted that this coin is from the collection of "maridvnvm" (Martin) of FORVM, so a great coin just became stellar.
Thank you for checking in :)
Regards,
mz
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Your Diocletian ia a real stunner Mark.
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Hey Bud!
Thank you! I thought so, too.
I think it was listed on FORVM for less than 24 hours. Once I saw it, I knew owning it was a fait accompli ;)
mz
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Hello All!
As you all know, one of my favorite days of the year is by birthday :)
With that in mind, I herewith present to you this year's birthday present to myself:
Julian II AE Maiorina RIC VIII 216 Antioch
Jovian AE Maiorina RIC VIII 235 Thessalonica (scarce)
Theodosius I AE2 (23 mm) RIC IX 40d.2 Antioch
All you LRBC lovers (and all others, too!) enjoy!
Your comments and ratings at the gallery are appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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How did I miss your Birthday? Shame on me :(
LRB's lie beyond my current area of interest, except for those with nice desert patina and detailed intricate designs. Oh looky there, your's seem to have those properties, what a coinsidece ;D
I particularly like the bull emerging from the dust cloud, gazing at the stars! Very nice!
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Hey Steve!
Thank you!
The Jovian didn't photograph nearly as nice as it looks in-hand.
However, I'm very satisfied with how the other two came out.
The Theo I, in particular, I am very happy with. A very large coin for the era.
mz
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Hello All!
I was originally going in a completely different direction, but I have to say that I'm not unhappy with where I ended up :)
Forthwith, here are the latest additions to my humble gallery:
Leo I AV Tremissis
RIC X 611, Depeyrot 93/3 Constantinople
15 mm, 1.46 g, 6h
Scarce
Zeno AV Tremissis
RIC X 914, Depeyrot 108/4 Constantinople
14 mm, 1.42 g, 6h
Your comments and ratings over at the gallery page are appreciated!
Regards,
Mark Z.
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That little plated replica didn't whet your appitite for real gold, did it? Your wife is going to kill me ;D
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Happy Sunday to All!
It's been a great weekend:
1) Friday I beat a speeding ticket.
2) Saturday was my son's 19th birthday.
3) This little gem arrived late Saturday (courtesy Joe and FORVM):
Theodosius AV Tremissis
RIC X 213, Depeyrot 70/1
13.4 mm, 1.343 gm
Scarce
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-69558
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
First, I wanted to thank all of you for your comments on my recently uploaded coins.
I didn't post them all here as there were so many uploaded all at once.
I did want to showcase this particular coin, my latest acquisition:
Valentinian III Solidus
RIC X 2010
Follow the link:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-71463
Thanks again for your past and future comments and ratings!
mz
p.s. for those of you in the USA, please don't forget to fly your American flag tomorrow, September 11!
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Hello All!
Here's another little gem I just received in the mail today:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72251
It's unfortunate that the pics tend to pick up that which you don't see when you're holding something like this in your hand.
Then again, maybe I shouldn't have sharpened up the pic so much!
Still, it's very pretty in hand and a welcome addition to my collection.
Your comments and ratings are welcome :)
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
Here is a gorgeous coin that I am happy to say is now in my collection:
Maximinus II Follis
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-72612
Your comments and ratings are, as always, much appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
Just added this nice little coin to my collection:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73348
Honorius AV Solidus
A little banged up on the reverse but with a very nice portrait.
Lars from R&W tells me that this coin is from an old Dutch collection and is most likely a single coin find in the Netherlands!
Your comments and ratings are appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
I've been keeping an eye out for a nice-looking coin of Tacitus and here it is:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-73483
It fulfilled all of my requirements:
1) mostly silvered (>95%)
2) large (23+ mm)
3) nice portrait (I think this one is very nice!)
Thanks for your past and future comments and ratings!
Regards,
mz
p.s. this one was very hard to photograph. I must've taken 15 pics total to get the luster just right.
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Hello All!
It's been a while (3 months, to be exact!) since I've posted one of my little treasures here.
I'm proud to say that this dupondius of Domitian is now a part of my humble collection:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-77570
The patina is hard and shiny, and the brassy highlights set off the portrait beautifully.
Your comments and ratings are, as always, much appreciated! Thanks!
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
Thanks to all who looked in on my recent addition!
Here's another great coin that just arrived today:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-77972
Severus II
RIC VI 660 Trier
26 mm x 28 mm, 10.51 gm
F L VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES, laureate & cuirassed bust right
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI S-F, Genius standing left, wearing modius & holding patera & cornucopiae,
PTR in ex.
Scarce
There is a thin wash of silvering that really picks up the light nicely in hand.
Thanks for looking in, and for your votes and comments :)
Regards,
mz
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Mark, your coins never fail to impress. At the risk of sounding rather ‘corny’, your collection has been an inspiration. Thanks very much for sharing.
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Bud,
I thank you, my friend :)
mz
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Hello All!
It's been nearly three months since my last gallery post so I am very happy to present my latest addition:
Gratian AR siliqua
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-81841
Rated as Common but overall very sharp and the portrait is a real beauty.
Thanks for your comments and ratings!
mz
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Hello All!
I've been cleaning up the portraits of my late Romans.
This time it's a late Roman siliqua with a very nice portrait:
Magnus Maximus
RIC IX 84b1 Trier, RSC 20a
2.07 g, 17 mm
D N MAG MAX-IMVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma enthroned facing, head left, holding globe & spear
TRPS in ex.
Follow the link:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82223
Your comments and ratings are, as always, much appreciated!
mz
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Hello All!
It's a couple of days early but I wanted to present to you my birthday gift to myself for this year:
Claudius AE As:
RIC 100, Cohen 83, BMC 149
12.04 g, 29 mm
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR IMP, bare head left
S-C across field, Minerva standing right, brandishing spear and holding shield on left arm
Ex: HD Rauch Auction 87 Lot 353 (08-12-10)
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-82631
Yes, I did have another of this type in my gallery but as you can see the quality of this one is much better.
The reverse, in particular, is beautifully preserved.
Please have a look! Your comments and ratings are, as always, much appreciated!
mz
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Hi Mark
Lovely Claudius. Be careful with this "birthday gift for myself" : it is very easy to decide that everyday is a birthday ........
Best
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lab,
You will laugh when I tell you that I just received a FORVM gift certificate for my birthday so, yes, there will be another b-day present popping up here soon ;D
mz
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I told you .....
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Hi Mark
Lovely Claudius. Be careful with this "birthday gift for myself" : it is very easy to decide that everyday is a birthday ........
Best
What... You mean its not :'(
;D Steve
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Steve,
As you might well imagine, it's the WIFE'S birthday every day ;)
mz
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Hello Friends!
As promised, here is my latest acquisition, a birthday present from my wife to me and courtesy of the boss, Joe S. and FORVM:
Gallienus antoninianus:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-83582
As you may (or may not) know, I am a big fan of "big bronze." However, I am also attracted to rare coins or rare variants.
This coin is from the Antioch Hoard of Gallienus.
This variety is not listed in RIC without a branch or SPQR in exergue.
It is one of only two cited in MIR, the other having apparently been sold in a mail bid some 20 years ago by Mr. Alex Malloy.
I could not find any evidence of other examples using Coinarchives.com, acsearch.info or Wildwinds.com
If you know of any, I'd be happy to incorporate that information.
Also, it might be added, it's a very nice coin just based on it own merits, being rated as "Choice EF" by the FORVM staff.
Your ratings and comments are much appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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Hello Friends!
Here are some important updates to my galleries, all courtesy of Joe and FORVM:
In the Antiquities Gallery:
Roman Bronze Vase
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95926
Terracotta Lamp
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-95925
In the Roman Imperial Portrait Gallery:
Commodus "Medallion"
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-94865
Your ratings and comments are, as always, appreciated.
Finally, here is how I am displaying my antiquities.
Regards,
mz
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Nice collection Mark
regards
quadrans
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Q,
I thank you, my friend :)
"'Tis a humble thing but mine own."
One of the things I like about my little museum is that one can actually touch the pieces. My wife's sister was totally geeked that she could hold things like these.
Regards,
mz
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Hello Friends!
I'm back with yet another coin that I thought I would never own but, happily, fate has smiled on me.
Behold the usurper Uranius Antoninus!
SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Emesa. 253-254 A.D.
BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.38 g, 6h).
OBV: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
REV: Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue.
Baldus, Nachtrag Ξ/ξ = Prieur 1058 var. or corr.
The reverse legend on the current coin appears to end [...]YΠAT B, whereas Prieur notes the specimen published by Baldus ends [...]YΠATO B. It is not entirely clear from the photograph in Baldus.
Near VF, earthen deposits, peripheral roughness on reverse. Perhaps the second known.
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109739
Thanks for your comments and ratings!
Regards,
mz
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Nice coin Mark .. +++
Nice to hear you..for a long time..:)
Regards
Q.
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Where have you been so long, friend?
I like your new coin.
Regards
kc
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Nice find, what an attractive patina! It does seem like you've been scarce around here lately, nice to hear form you!
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Q/kc(Andreas)/Ancient Dave,
Hello Friends!
Yes, I have to admit that I have not been around too much lately but you guys are always on my mind.
Also, as you can see, coin collecting is ALWAYS on my mind, no matter the circumstances. :)
I do need to get back here more often because you are all like a second family/big brother/sister to me and of course, no one is cooler than the boss, Joe S.! +++
Thanks for your kind comments regarding the coin. Needless to say but it is one of the prouder moments of my collecting career.
Talk to you all soon!
Regards,
mz
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Hello Friends!
I'm back (nearly a year later!) with my latest acquisition (something I expected at this point in my collecting scheme).
This particular coin has changed hands several times in the past few years but I can assure you that it has found a home for the foreseeable future. :)
Say hello to the usurper Martinian!
Martinian AE Follis
RIC VII 16 Cyzicus, VAGI 3037
20.5 mm, 2.99 gm
IM C S MAR MARTINIANVS P F AVS
Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right
IOVI CONSERVATORI
Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand & sceptre in left; to left, eagle standing left, head right with wreath in beak; to right, bound captive seated right.
Rev. R. field: X / IIΓ
Exergue: SMKA
Rated R4 in RIC
As far as I can tell, there are only three specimens with this attribution known, all three being on acsearch. This coin is one of those and is duplicated on WW. CA has none (but I'm not a premium member over there). If you know of any others, I'd appreciate the knowledge.
Ex: Mike Vosper Coins (05/2015); Naville Numismatics Live Auction 9 Lot 336 (09/2014); Naville Numismatics Live Auction 2 Lot 167 (09/2013); FORVM (2009?); Harkan J. Berk (2005)
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-120890
Your comments are appreciated!
Thanks for checking in!
Regards,
mz
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FORVM was before HJB. I bought it in 2003.
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Hi Boss!
Appreciate that!
Correcting now.
Thx!
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and your 2019 is off to a great start!
It's been quite a while since I've been able to post a new coin here. I'm very excited to show you all my latest acquisition:
Alexander of Carthage. Usurper, AD 308-310.
Æ Follis (21.5mm, 5.26 g, 6h). Carthago (Carthage) mint.
IMP ALEXANDER P F AVG, laureate head right
[S P Q R OPT]IMO PRINCIPI, aquila between two signa, one on left surmounted by hand, one on right surmounted by wreath; PK.
RIC VI 72 (R3); Salama type X, portrait style G. VF, green patina, earthen encrustation. Very rare reverse type.
CNG Coins Triton XXII Auction, Lot 1170.
As always, anything else that anyone can add as to its provenance is much appreciated!
Also, as always, your comments are appreciated!
Regards,
mz
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Hi Mark,
Nice to hear from you again, ;)
Nice find, rare coin anyway,
Congratulation, +++
Q.
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Nice to see you back Mark.
Alex
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Hi Mark,
Nice to hear from you again, ;)
Nice find, rare coin anyway,
Congratulation, +++
Q.
Q.
Thank you!
Quick story about this coin:
I had been looking/watching/waiting for a coin from this particular emperor/usurper for over a year. This one came up in the latest printed auction. I placed a bid online. After watching the live bidding, I thought I had been outbid but I misunderstood the auctioneer. I received an email maybe 5 days later congratulating me. I gotta admit, I was pretty excited :)
See you soon!
Regards,
mz
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Nice to see you back Mark.
Alex
Alex, thank you, Bro! It feels good to be back! :)
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
Hard to believe, but I'm back with another new treasure for my Roman Emperors, et al, collection.
Julian of Pannonia, Usurper (284-285).
BI Antoninianus, Siscia mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR IVLIANVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev/ FELICITAS TEMPORVM. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and sceptre; in field, S-B; in exergue, XXI.
RIC 2., C. 1 (Fr. 150). BI. g. 3.14 RRR. Very rare.
Notes from the seller (Artemide LI, Lot 322):
"A superb example. Deep brown patina. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise about EF/Good VF."
Your comments, as always, are appreciated! :)
Regards,
mz
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Great portrait Mark! Welcome back!
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Jay! Thank you, my Friend! :)
Regards,
mz
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Again, a great return, Mark, ;)
Great Julianus, +++
Q.
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Great coin Mark and, like Jay said, it is good to see you back.
Alex
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Wow, that coin is amazing! Nice find!
Harry
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Again, a great return, Mark, ;)
Great Julianus, +++
Q.
Q,
Thank you, my Friend! :)
Regards,
mz
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Wow, that coin is amazing! Nice find!
Harry
Harry,
Thank you! :)
You can't imagine how happy I am to finally have this guy in my collection!
Regard,
mz
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Nice one!
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Hey Boss!
Thank you! :)
Regards,
mz
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You can't imagine how happy I am to finally have this guy in my collection!
Haha, no, probably not! Hopefully I will get my hands on a coin like yours at some point! ;D
What emperor do you think you'll get next? Maybe a nice Regalian or Tranquillina or something? Whatever it is, I look forward to seeing it!
Harry
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Harry,
I was just looking over my list of the coins needed to fill/finish my collection. Seems like when I concentrate on one coin, I get it, so I'm going to concentrate on Nepotian for now. Fingers crossed.
Hang in there and those coins will start coming your way, too :)
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
I wanted to wish all of you great people here on FORVM a very Happy New Year! You good folks are never far from my thoughts. All the best to you all of you in 2020!
Regards,
Mark Zema
PS Hoping to bring more coins to you in 2020, too! :)
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Happy New Year Mark, nice to see you back on FORVM.
Very Best Wishes,
Alex
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+ 1 +++
Joe/Q.
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Happy New Year Mark, nice to see you back on FORVM.
Very Best Wishes,
Alex
Alex,
Thank you! :-)
mz
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Happy New Year Mark, nice to see you back on FORVM.
Very Best Wishes,
Alex
+ 1 +++
Joe/Q.
Hey Joe!
Hope all is well! :-)
mz
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Hello Friends!
I've added another coin to my collection:
Nepotian. Usurper, AD 350.
AE22mm, 4.59 g. Rome mint.
Obverse: FL NEP CONST-ANTINVS AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Nepotian right
Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Nepotian on horseback right, spearing enemy; shield and broken spear beneath the horse, star in upper right field. Mintmark RS.
RIC VIII 200 var. (legend and bust type); LRBC 643 var. (ditto). (From Wildwinds)
RRR
The Usurper Nepotian was emperor for only 28 days, which explains the rarity of his coins. The dating of his usurpation is controversial. Traditionally it is dated to the year 350. Curtis Clay argued with good arguments for dating to the year 351. So far, there is no compelling argument for one of the two dates, but Aurelius Victor and the Epitome de Caesaribus support Curtis Clay's dating.
Your comments are appreciated!
mz
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=17499&pos=0
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Sorry to note some problems on your coin:
I read obverse: FL NEP CONST...
And not laureate but rosette diademed.
Hair and beard looks tooled.
Pekka K
edit: from ERIC
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The good news is that the dating issue is clearly settled on 351. All the evidence is laid out in my Koinon I article which can be found here:
Redating| |Nepotian's |Usurpation and the |Coinage of |Magnentius (https://www.academia.edu/41214464/Redating_Nepotians_Usurpation_and_the_Coinage_of_Magnentius)
The bad news is that, after studying every Nepotian image I could find when writing my article, I am left with the opinion that there is a lot more tooling on your than the beard - the beard, hair, diadem, bust details, nose, field and lettering on the obverse all show worrying signs. The rear has less problems but is still of concern.
SC
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Shawn,
A heavily tooled coin is definitely not something I want in my collection.
I will have to consider my options at this point.
Thank you for your reply and expertise!
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
You may remember that I had won a coin of Nepotian at auction a few months ago and posted it here.
Admittedly, I got caught up in the excitement of finding this rare coin and I didn't inspect the pictures as well as I should have.
Thankfully, the great people here on FORVM left comments correcting the error of my ways, as I had acquired a heavily tooled coin, something I'd prefer not to have in my little collection.
Today, after three months, the auction house, while not admitting/agreeing that the coin had been tooled, granted my request for a full refund.
So I'm out only about $20 US to send the coin back to the auction house in the EU.
Many thanks again to Pekka K. and otlichnick for their timely comments and expertise!
I owe you one, guys! :)
Regard,
Mark Zema
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Glad it worked out. Having doubts about a $5 or even a $50 coin in your collection is ok - but you don't want to be stuck with doubts about a real treasure.
Someday both you and I will have genuine Nepotians......someday.
SC
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Hello Everyone!
It has been a while and it is good to be back!
I have added another coin to my collection!
Leo II with Zeno
AD 474. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint.
OBV: Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif
REV: Leo and Zeno seated facing on double throne, each holding mappa; star and cross above; CONOB.
RIC X 803; Depeyrot 98/1. A few minor marks. Good VF.
From CNG Coins Feature Auction 117, Lot 636, 05-19-21, Session 2
As always, your comments and ratings are appreciated!
Regards,
mz
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=17499&pid=170283#top_display_media
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Cool, nice to see you back here :)
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Cool, nice to see you back here :)
KC, Thank You! :-)
mz
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Glad it worked out. Having doubts about a $5 or even a $50 coin in your collection is ok - but you don't want to be stuck with doubts about a real treasure.
Someday both you and I will have genuine Nepotians......someday.
SC
Sean,
I just had to show this to you especially.
Remember the coin of Nepotian I won at auction almost two years ago and then returned as it had been excessively tooled? Well, it showed up again at auction a few months later at the same auction house, and then it just showed up again in mid-February at another auction house, slabbed. As you may recall, I paid approximately $1,600 for it in June 2020. Check out the hammer price this time.
mz
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and worth every $ in my opinion, with smoothing and tooling by Leonardo da Vinci, just at the time of Salvatore de Mundo needed re-doing.
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Isn't NGC supposed to mention things like tooling?
Virgil
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Never mind, I see where it says smoothing.
Virgil
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and worth every $ in my opinion, with smoothing and tooling by Leonardo da Vinci, just at the time of Salvatore de Mundo needed re-doing.
Heh heh. The really sad part of this transaction is that the major portion of the hammer price is for the plastic slab.
mz
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Never mind, I see where it says smoothing.
Virgil
The question then becomes, was it smoothed to conceal the tooling? (Does anyone know if "tooling" is a word that NGC uses when describing a coin?)
To me, it looks exactly the same as when I had it in hand, but in this picture, who can tell what's really going on inside the slab?
mz
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Sad!
SC
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Hello All!
Please allow me to introduce you to my latest acquisition, a coin that I thought I would never own:
Jotapian. Usurper, circa AD 248-249
AR Antoninianus (23mm, 2.44 g, 1h).
Nicopolis in Seleucia mint.
Obv: IM C M F R IOTAPIANVS, radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
Rev: VICTORI A A VG, Victory, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and cradling palm frond in left arm.
RIC IV 2c; Bland 15 (dies VIII/xii); RSC 2.
Toned, porous, rough surfaces, deposits, small flan bend. Good Fine. Very rare.
CNG eAuction 513, Lot 443
As always, your comments are appreciated!
Regards,
mz
PS I found a website several years ago (coinproject.com, I believe) that stated that there were only 18 known coins of this usurper. Does anyone know if that number has changed? I cannot find this particular coin on any website other than coinarchives.com. TY mz
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Congrats. Tough coin to get
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Wowza! Congratulation, respect and envy!
Fantastic addition.
I have not seen anything more about numbers. I suspect it would be a bit higher but not much....
SC
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Congrats. Tough coin to get
Jay, Thanks, Bro! :)
Regards,
mz
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Wowza! Congratulation, respect and envy!
Fantastic addition.
I have not seen anything more about numbers. I suspect it would be a bit higher but not much....
SC
Shawn, Thanks, Bro! Still pinching myself :)
Regards,
mz
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Hello All!
I had thought that my previous coin would be the last for this year, but this coin popped up and I just couldn't let it pass.
Maximus of Spain, Usurper 409-411 A.D.
Silver Siliqua, 14 mm, 1.36 g, 11 h, Barcelona, R3.
OBV: D N MAXIM-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximus to right.
REV: [VICT]ORI[A] AAVGGG / SMBA Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe in her right hand and inverted spear in her left. RIC 1601.
Very rare, a key rarity in the late Roman series. Struck on a slightly short flan as usual and with some areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine, VF, cabinet tone, extremely rare.
Ex:
Leu Numismatik, Auction 20, Lot 2836, July 18, 2022;
Heritage Europe (formerly MPO Auctions), Auction 66, Lot 4521, November 16, 2020;
Collection of Jeroen van der Meulen;
Stack's Bowers January 2015 NYINC Auction, 9 January 2015, 284;
Gorny & Mosch 215, 14 October 2013, 617;
Ars Classica, Auction ?, Lot ?, Date ?
According to Philip Grierson (DOCLR, p. 219), there are only about twenty known coins of Maximus.
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Congrats on that one, such a rarity. Beautiful coin.
Virgil
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Congrats on that one, such a rarity. Beautiful coin.
Virgil
Virgil, thank you! :-)
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Hello Friends!
One more coin to top off a fantastic year:
Nepotian
Maiorina 350 AD. Rome.
Spink 18912, RIC 202, Cohen 3
OBV: FL POP NEPOT - IANVS P F AVG. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
REV: VRBS ROMA. Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and spear; shield to right. AE. 4.37 g. Very rare. Choice F.
Ex: Tauler & Fau Auction 117, Lot 4755
As always, your comments are appreciated!
Happy Holidays!
Regards,
Mark Zema
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Hello All!
I hope you're all doing well! :)
Here is my latest acquisition, an emperor I have been chasing for quite a while:
JULIUS NEPOS AE4
474-475 A.D., probably Mediolanum
OBV: Head r.
RV: Nepos monogram within wreath
RIC X 3222, C. cf. 2
R4
Privately owned in Germany since the early 1980s
Hirsch Coin, Auction 383, Lot 2781
As always, your comments and ratings are appreciated!
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=184470
Regards.
Mark Zema