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Quintus Labienus, denarius, 40 BC Parthian horse

Lentulus and Marcellus, denarius, 49 BC NEXT: Medusa

Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC, denarius NEXT - Gallic theme

Marcus Arrius Secundus, denarius, 41 BC Not in hand yet, so this is Kunker’s photo. I was pretty proud of myself as this is coin #100 in my Imperatorial collection and then I read about @akeady’s collection of over 2000 coins! I’m not worthy! This coin is the final piece of an interesting “triumvirate” of Imperatorial coins - note the portrait’s strong resemblance to Octavian. At the same time, two other moneyers, L Servius Rufus and Numonius Vaala, struck coins that bear striking resemblances to Brutus and the late Julius Caesar. These coins have been the subject of much speculation - was it just coincidence or were these moneyers subtly signaling their allegiances during these unsettled times?

Numonius Vaala, 41 BC NEXT: A shield that’s not round

If one wished to be ostentatious, one could always choose an elephant for headgear!

How about some Imperatorial Apollos? 1 - L Valerius Acisculus, 45 BC 2 - Sicinius and Coponius, 48 BC 3 - P Clodius, 42 BC 4 - Brutus, 42 BC

Here is a coin I just bought from CNG. This photo is from their website as I have not had a chance to photograph it yet. This appears to be the only Roman coin that features a solely Egyptian deity. Sekhmet is shown holding an ankh. Q Caecilius Metellus Scipio and P Licinius Crassus Junianus, denarius, 47-46 BC.

Here she is in 32 BC with Antony. Doesn’t look a bit like Elizabeth Taylor!

And here’s mine, the more common vertical version (I didn’t even know there was another type). Obviously I don’t have the patience of @Phil Davis in finding those perfectly centered, full flan examples! Kudos!

Here’s my example. I’ve always admired the portrait on this one.

@CPK - I don’t know if this is Panzerman - quality, but here’s your lifetime silver and posthumous gold:

Papius Celsus, denarius, 45 BC

Brutus aureus, 43-42 BC NEXT: more trophies

Cassius, 42 BC NEXT : more Cassius

Q Metellus Scipio, 47-46 BC Marcus Antony, 42 BC

Brutus, 43 BC, lyre L Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC, carnyx

Vibius Varus, 42 BC NEXT - more toning

Lentulus and Marcellus, 49 BC NEXT - Gorgon

With Julius Caesar NEXT - Let’s go to Julius (p.s. - I’m out, I’m supposed to be working!)

OK, 29-27 BC Keep it going!!!

30-29 BC NEXT - more Octavian

I've always enjoyed Aaron's podcasts and I look forward to the new episodes. My collecting range is very narrow, but I appreciate his educational segments about other periods. The auction insights are interesting and he does a good job of not just focusing on the highlight coins. And yes, it's always fun to see the "doofus" purchases (I just hope it's never me).

@Kaleun96 mentioned Ostia. I heartily agree - it's spectacular! Truly my favorite site in Italy.

Hmm - I think I recognize the coin in the article -