Author Topic: Mark Z2's Roman Imperial Portrait Gallery (Read 46670 times)

Mark Z · « **on:** February 12, 2010, 08:39:44 pm »

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

Noah · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2010, 09:04:33 pm »

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

Randygeki(h2) · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2010, 09:47:41 pm »

verynice, love that Hadrian setertius

areich · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2010, 04:33:46 am »

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

Bud Stewart · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2010, 09:10:25 am »

Quote from: Mark Z2 on February 12, 2010, 08:39:44 pm

...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!

Mark Z · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2010, 09:45:32 am »

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 ;-)

Mark Z · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2010, 10:27:03 am »

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

Mark Z · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2010, 08:21:43 pm »

Hello All!

Three more coins posted today.

Once again, your comments are appreciated!

mz

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2010, 08:25:33 pm »

Love the semissis!

Mark Z · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2010, 01:10:44 pm »

Hello All!

Three more coins added today.

As always, your comments are appreciated :-)

mz

ps Jay, I thank you! One of my faves, too :-)

Mark Z · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2010, 01:49:43 pm »

Hello All!

Once again, three more coins posted for your approval.

Your comments appreciated :-)

mz

Mark Z · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2010, 04:35:32 pm »

Hello All!

Three more coins posted today.

Please have a look!

Thanks!

Mark Z.

Mark Z · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2010, 06:57:57 pm »

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

acidstormdd · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2010, 06:36:20 am »

Great collection Mark, i really like your Constantine II.

Mark Z · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:04:07 am »

Hi George!

Thank you!

mz

p.s. More coming soon!

Mark Z · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2010, 03:27:49 pm »

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

Randygeki(h2) · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2010, 07:37:31 pm »

great additions

Mark Z · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:41:04 am »

Randy,

Thanks!

mz

Mark Z · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2010, 02:33:18 am »

Hello All!

Three more additions today.

One Ant and 2 Denarii.

Your comments and ratings appreciated!

Thanks for checking in!

mz

Mark Z · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2010, 10:57:30 pm »

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

Mark Z · « **Reply #20 on:** April 02, 2010, 03:53:41 pm »

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.

Randygeki(h2) · « **Reply #21 on:** April 02, 2010, 05:02:39 pm »

alot of great additions

Mark Z · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2010, 05:52:30 pm »

Hi Randy!

Thanks!

mz

Mark Z · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2010, 05:42:36 pm »

Hello All!

Added today is a beautiful Trebonianus Gallus Sestertius.

Your comments and ratings are, as always, much appreciated!

Regards,
Mark Z.

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2010, 05:46:58 pm »

Great portrait! Congrats!

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