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Yes - the sestertius was originally a silver coin and first minted at the same time as the denarius and quinarius (around 211 BC). It wasn't minted for long, only returning in the late Republic - these later issues are mostly rare or very rare. That one looks OK to me - the weight and diameter are fine too. I have a couple of these (Cr. 44/7): And a later one (Cr. 464/8a): ATB, Aidan.

A long time ago (at least six or seven years?) I started on a map of the Greek world with markers and links to pages about the coins I had from each mint city. I got as far as marking most of the mints for which I had coins but not far on the pages describing the coins - it's here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1_mZKXNWZ73LJ8h61rQfBxcMlLQk&usp=sharing You have to click on the "Ancient Greek World" layer to see them. I think the only links that do anything on the map are Rome (link to page on Republican coins), Syracuse (old page), Himera and Emporion. Just now I added a layer "Sights and Sites of Rome" which should bring up two markers on Rome, each with a medal photo' and a photo' I took of the place depicted. If and when I get around to it, I'll add more, including ancient coins. I'm sticking to my coins and photos, so no great treasures (for now at least - who knows!). It's easy to create a Google Map and to add your own markers with photos, links, etc. ATB, Aidan.

Another from the group - Gregory XVI, 1832.

Some more arrived today. The first one I've photographed properly. Plus IX, annual medal of 1874 marking restoration work on Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere. ATB, Aidan.

Well... if you follow Crawford (or Grueber or Sydenham), then yes, Erato (on Cr. 410/6) is very rare, but it's very likely that the major references from Grueber to Crawford have it wrong - they assign two obverse symbols and two different types of lyre to Terpsichore, which is inconsistent with the rest of the series. The difference between Cr. 410/6 (Erato in Crawford) and Cr. 410/7d (Terpsichore in Crawford) is the position of the arm of the nymph on the reverse. The other subtypes of Cr. 410/7 - a-c - all have tortoises on the obverse and one type of lyre on the reverse. Cr. 410/6 and Cr. 410/7d have flowers (or plectrums?) on the obverse and another type of lyre. Our colleague Phil Davis pointed this out a few years back: https://www.academia.edu/19428330/Erato_or_Terpsichore_A_Reassessment By this assessment, this is Erato (Cr. 410/7d): By comparison, Cr. 410/6 (BM example, not mine): The nymph on the reverse is plucking the lyre, that's the only real difference. This is Terpsichore (Cr. 410/7a): The latter at least is in need of an upgrade! Erato has a flower on stalk as a symbol and Terpsichore a tortoise. So - stick with one symbol per nymph and one reverse per nymph and logically Cr. 410/6 and 410/7d belong together and Cr. 410/7d should be catalogued as Cr. 410/6b rather than a variety of 410/7. TLDR - read Phil's paper and accept that 410/7d is Erato and you'll finish your collection much more cheaply than looking for 410/6! ATB, Aidan.

I more or less completed my amusing collection in 2022, subect to upgrades and a few legend variations and the rare Erato: This was an addition bought since the photo' (Cr. 410/2b, the photo' above has Cr. 410/2a): Keep going 😄 ATB, Aidan.

I saw that, but postage to Ireland is more than I'd pay for it, even if the catalogue itself were free. ATB, Aidan.

I don't have the catalogue either - but your post reminded me to have a look for it and I managed to find a sold listing on Vcoins where a few pages are shown, including a photo' of my example 😄 Mine came from Elsen in June and is no. 177: I'd happily pay £35 for the catalogue 😄 Thanks for reminding me to look! ATB, Aidan.

Gens: Licinia Moneyer: A. Licinius Nerva Coin: Silver Denarius NERVA / FIDES - Laureate head of Fides right III VIR / A LICIN - Horseman galloping right, dragging warrior who holds shield and sword Mint: Rome (47 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 4.00g / 21mm / 9h References: RSC 24c (Licinia) Sydenham 954 Crawford 454/1 Provenances: Andrew McCabe Acquisition: Roma Numismatics Online Auction May Auction #1268 21-May-2013 Next - ragged flan

I've been remiss with taking photos recently, but finally attacked a growing pile of coins this week. Here's a Roman Republican as from a Lucernae auction in March. They sold it as an example of Cr. 56/2, the common anonymous issue - even with a little authenticity note. However, it's actually Cr. 149/1a, which is quite scarce. It's heavy, but I should probably weigh it myself, as only going on the seller's figures. Gens: Mamilia Moneyer: L. Mamilius Coin: Bronze As I - Laureate head of Janus ROMA / L·MAMILI - Prow, right; above, Ulysses holding staff in left hand Mint: Rome (ca. 189-180 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 42.97g / 37mm / - References: Sydenham 369 Crawford 149/1a RBW 660 Acquisition: Lucernae Numismatics Online auction Decimanovena XIX #232 24-Mar-2024 ATB, Aidan.

I did a bit of tidying tonight, was reminded of this - the late Karl Wallinger and World Party 🙂 Here's one I photographed yesterday, from a recent Naville auction - it came with BCD's ticket and a few photos of the coin. Thessaly, Kierion Obol circa 350-325, AR 12.00 mm., 0.74 g. Horse standing r., foreleg raised. Rev: KIEPIEIΩN Warrior advancing r., holding sword and shield. BCD Thessaly II 104.3 From the BCD Collection, ticket included, reportedly purchased in 1976. ATB, Aidan.

State, City: Sicily, Entella Coin: Silver Tetradrachm - Wreathed head of Arethousa left; four dolphins around - Head of horse left; palm tree to right, [‘]MMḤNT (in Punic) below Mint: Entella (ca. 320/15-300 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 16.78g / 26mm / 11h References: Jenkins, Punic, Series 3a CNP 267 HGC 2, 284 Provenances: Ex. CGB Live Auction June 2021, lot 19 Acquisition: CNG Online auction Triton XXV Session V #5015 25-Jan-2022 Next - horse or part thereof

It's scarcer than the other hair style variety, but I wouldn't say it's particularly valuable. Here's one which sold last year for €135 plus fees: https://www.biddr.com/auctions/numismatiknaumann/browse?a=3445&l=3948484 ATB, Aidan.

Me too! There's only one RIC 2551 in Ras's Coryssa list, plus a lot of RIC 2550. If I collected these, I'd want both (plus the left-facing ones). Just as well I don't collect them. ATB, Aidan.

RIC II.3 2551 (Hadrian) https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.2_3(2).hdn.2551 Probably a scarce coin as only one example on OCRE. The RIC 2550 which is similar with a different hairdo is illustrated by 15 examples. ATB, Aidan.