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Justin Lee

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  1. I really like this portrait of Augustus after revealing it from under compacted, sooty material on obverse and reverse... So much so that it's my longtime avatar. I've always liked this Domitian provicial portrait (especially relative to other examples I've seen)... Even captures his chin beard. And I think this one of the young emperor is pretty nice.
  2. Congrats on the great and special find! Vespasian looks pretty pleased with his new home. Agree with expat that it does look great in your hands! 👏
  3. Great new addition!! I love the stylized visual of the winged (and unwinged) thunderbolt.
  4. A couple small Carthaginian coins... And an imitative barbarous coin...
  5. Maximianus, Ruled 286-305 AD (First Reign) AE Tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria Struck Year 7, 291/292 AD Obverse: ΜΑΞΙΜΙΑΝΟC CЄΒ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Hercules standing facing, head left, leaning on club with right hand, apples of the Hesperides in left hand, lion’s skin over left arm, date L-Z (year 7 = 291/292 AD) across fields, B in exergue (officina). References: Emmett 4131, Milne 5027 var, Curtis 2086 var Size: 19mm, 8.2g
  6. Certainly a fun one! I used to focus on Antiochene coins when I first started collecting... It a deep rabbit hole. Books by Butcher or McAlee might be worthwhile (if you can find them). Here are a few of my AP coins...
  7. The small Arcadius coins are pretty fun to collect and admire! Here's one of my Victory dragging captive type: Arcadius, Ruled 383-408 AD AE4, Antioch Mint, Struck 383-393 AD Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Reverse: SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory walking right, holding trophy over shoulder, dragging a captive behind her, cross in left field. Exergue: ANTΓ References: RIC IX Antioch 67d, LRBC 2771 Size: 12mm, 1.2g
  8. I wonder if old sites no longer live might be archived and accessible using the Wayback Machine on http://archive.org ?
  9. I'm quite fascinated with his coins and those of his father and brother as well. I didn't realize I even had 4 examples of his in my collection... Thank you for sharing your new snack! It's certainly tasty! Carinus, Ruled 283-285 AD AE Tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria Struck 283/284 AD Obverse: A K M A KAPINOC CЄB, laureate and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Eagle standing facing, head right, between two vexilla, LB above, RY 2. References: Emmett 4005, Dattari 5596 Size: 19mm, 7.5g Ex: The Reverend Willis McGill Collection (McGill was an American missionary stationed in Egypt, who started collecting there during World War I) Carinus (as Caesar), Ruled 283-285 AD AE Tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria Struck 282/283 AD Obverse: A K MA KAPINOC K, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, date LA in upper left field (year 1=282/283 AD). References: Emmett 4012, Dattari 5576, Köln 3172 Ex: Naville Numismatics, Auction 49, Lot #203 (5-12-2019) ­­Carinus, (as Caesar), Ruled 283-285 AD AE Tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria Struck 282/283 AD Obverse: A K M A KAPINOC K, laureate and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Eagle standing facing, head right, between two vexilla, LA above, RY 1. References: Emmett 4005, SNG Cop 951 Size: 19mm, 7.26g Elpis reverse, year 2
  10. Those are magnificent examples with truly wonderful legends! Mine from that earlier, high silver content era are far from as elegant as yours.
  11. Here's a Carthaginian overstrike coin type initially posted and pondered a few years ago by @dougsmit and when I saw it, it was quickly added to my want list. I was lucky enough to be able to snag one not too terribly long afterwards. Zeugitania, Carthage, AE Unit Struck ~350 BC just before the 3rd Carthaginian invasion of Sicily 345-340 BC Overstruck on coin from 400-350 BC West Sicilian mint Obverse: Youthful male head (Trittolemo?) to left between two grain ears. Reverse: Horse galloping right. References: SNG COP 120, MAA 19 (overstruck on MAA 18) Size: 18 mm, 3.46g Notes: Interesting overstrike; the head of Tanit is visible on the reverse, and the horse standing before palm tree on the obverse. (Top two images are of coin, MAA 19, compared to a coin it was overstruck on at bottom, MAA 18.) The male image lacks signs of a deity and may be one of the leaders of the Punic forces.
  12. Very nice new As, and welcome to the addiction! I like these IMPERATOR coins... Here's mine with Victory. Antoninus Pius, Ruled 138-161 AD AE As, Struck 143-144 AD, Rome Mint Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III; Laureate head right. Reverse: IMPERATOR II; Victory, winged, draped, flying right, holding trophy, pointing upwards to right, in both hands, S-C in field. References: RIC III 732a; BMCRE pg. 261 Size: 26mm, 10.07g Notes: Pius was acclaimed imperator for the second time following the victory of Q. Lollius Urbicus over the Brigantes in Britain, and the construction of the Antonine Wall.
  13. Very nice! I've heard of a couple ancient collectors with "pocket pieces" that they would carry in their pocket (probably not with their keys or other change) or wallet as a way to share their passion and hobby with others they meet. Wait... Isn't that what that little fifth pocket is for on jeans?? A perfect size for a worn sestertius? I too enjoy some nice, honest wear on coins... Antoninus Pius, Ruled 138-161 AD AE Sestertius, Struck 140-144 AD, Rome Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, Laureate head right. Reverse: Spes, draped, advancing left, holding dress and gathering up fold of skirt, S-C across fields. References: RIC III 626 Divus Antoninus Pius, Died 161 AE Sestertius, Struck 161+, Rome Mint Obverse: DIVVS ANTONINVS Bare-headed bust of Antoninus Pius to right. Reverse: CONSECRATIO, four-tiered funeral pyre, decorated with garlands and surmounted by a quadriga; SC below. References: RIC Marcus Aurelius 1266 Size: 31mm, 25g Ex: Bing Collection Lucilla, Wife of Verus, Daughter of Aurelius AE Sestertius, Struck 164-169 AD, Rome Obverse: LVCILLA AVGVSTA, Bust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right. Reverse: FECVNDITAS, Lucilla as Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, nursing infant; before her, a girl standing; behind her, a boy standing; SC in exergue. References: RIC III 1738 Size: 32mm, 24.4g
  14. Sounds like a great idea and service you'd be able to provide! 👍
  15. My Nero from Lugdunum with the similar reverse has a high resemblance from a decade earlier. Nero, AE Dupondius Struck 62-68 AD, Lugdunum (Lyon) Mint Obverse: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P, Head of Nero, laureate, left; small globe at point of neck.Reverse: VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left, S-C in fields, II in exergue.References: RIC I 410; Lyon 81; BMCRE 350; Cohen 346Size: 29mm, 14.84g
  16. Here's a little Philip III with a tiny horseman... Macedonian Kingdom Philip III Arrhidaios, Ruled 323-317 BC AE Quarter Unit, Miletos mint Struck under Asandros, Circa 323-319 BC Obverse: Diademed head of Apollo right.Reverse: Horseman riding right, BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ above, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟY below, monogram to left.References: Price P65, SNG ANS 1005Size: 11mm, 1.13g
  17. A provincial Probus Probus, Ruled 276-282 AD AE20 Tetradrachm, Alexandria, Egypt Struck Year 4, 278-279 AD Obverse: A K M AVP ΠPOBOC CЄB, Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Eirene holding olive branch and sceptre, LΔ to right (RY 4 = 278/279 AD) References: Emmett 3986.4, R1 Size: 20.2mm, 7.9g Ex: The Reverend Willis McGill Collection (McGill was an American missionary stationed in Egypt, who started collecting there during World War I) [Original collector’s envelope has incorrect attribution.]
  18. A lil rooster... A hungry silver eagle... An AE Antiochene eagle... A Mamertine eagle...
  19. The only bust of Serapis I have is a pretty tiny one being held by Alexandria on this Diocletian reverse... Diocletian, Ruled 284-305 AD AE Tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria Struck 285/286 AD Obverse: A K Γ OYAΛ ΔIOKΛHTIANOC CЄB, Laureate and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right.Reverse: Alexandria, mural crown, standing left, holding bust of Serapis and sceptre, date L-B across field (year 2=285/286 AD).References: Emmett 4025, Dattari 5622, Köln 3210Size: mm, gEx: Naville Numismatics, Auction 49, Lot #203 (5-12-2019) I REALLY LOVE 😍 your Gallienus tet!! He's one of my faves to collect tets of!
  20. The earliest I have are a pair of Victoriatus (Victoriatii?) One of my favorites, condition be damned, is this Augustus restitution issued by Titus. I love it so much I think cuz I saved it... It had been coated in a black tarry and charcoal coating. Divus Augustus, Died 14 AD AE As, Restoration Issue, Struck under Titus 80-81 AD, Rome Mint Obverse: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head left. Reverse: IMP T VESP – AVG REST, Victory alighting left, holding shield inscribed SP/QR, S-C across fields. References: RIC Titus 446 Here's a few more of my favorite for honorable mention...
  21. Very nice group there! And nice job working the problem and find a way to keep them safe! --Edit----- Something like this? SPLF 100 Pieces 30mm Coin Capsules and 5 Sizes (17/20/25/27/30mm) Protect Gasket Coin Holder Case with Plastic Storage Organizer Box for Coin Collection Supplies https://a.co/d/1OqYDjb
  22. I really like these little AE4s from the late 4th and early 5th centuries. Would love to see others that you've got... Arcadius with the 3 rulers on reverse. Dragging captives A fun mule with Aelia Flaccilla on obverse and a reverse for one of her sons.
  23. Here's 2 temples... Syria, Trachonitis. Caesarea Paneas AE20, Struck after 65 AD Diva Poppaea Sabina, with Diva Claudia, died 65 and 63 AD, this coin deified the two. Obverse: DIVA POP-PAEA AVG, statue of Diva Poppaea seated left within distyle temple set on high podium. Reverse: DIVA CLA-VD NER F, statue of Diva Claudia standing left on basis within hexastyle belvedere set on high podium. References: RPC I 4846, Hendin 1270 Size: 20mm, 5.0g Next, a relative of Nero...
  24. Here's my not-so-great-looking Trajan Hercules/Boar quadrans... Trajan, AE Quadrans Struck 114-117 AD, Rome mint Obverse: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM, Bust of Hercules, diademed, right, wearing lion-skin over shoulders.Reverse: Boar right with head down, SC in exergue.References: RIC II 702Size: 15mm, 2.8g
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