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  1. Coinmaster
    How interesting: 'A good case can be made that Aelius may actually have been the illegitimate son of Hadrian, with perhaps the strongest evidence being that after Aelius' death he mourned for him like a lost son, and even made the adoption of Lucius Verus by Antoninus Pius a condition of Pius' adoption by Hadrian. Hadrian had also arranged the engagement of Aelius' daughter, Fabia, to Pius, so in reality he arranged for Aelius' son to become an Augustus and Aelius' daughter to become an Augusta. The adoption of Aelius was marked by games and a donative.' Source: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=Aelius
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    Thanks @JeandAcre! Yes, I've seen this and some other types from Jelling/Bluetooth. I even speculated it might be a single gold Viking issue, but that seems too far fetched (and also rejected by other specialists)..
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    @JeandAcre @Roerbakmix and all other coin friends, as promised the link to the article about this interesting coin type. Please let me know what you think! https://www.academia.edu/112015541/_2024_A_unique_medieval_gold_coin_from_the_Netherlands (my 245th article, 5 to go and my life is fulfilled haha)
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    Interesting topic! There seems discussion about how many coins were struck with an obverse die. The oldest source I know dates from 1301 England, where was stated that the average output that year of a die was (an incredible) 42.000 coins. Average, so some dies might even hit 50.000 coins. Of course this amount can't just be used for Roman coins (thicker coins, quality of the dies, type of metal, etc.), but when people suggest it was no more than 5.000 or 10.000, I find this less likely. I think an average between 20.000-30.000 per obverse die could be achieved. Also, I understood the Esty-formula about how many dies could be made is not without discussion, but unfortunately I don't understand statistics very well..
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    @El Cazador, the coin arrived! I made a few photos, I hope they're good enough. What do you think, fake or not? The rim differs in thickness and has some cracks. But 'm no expert in this.
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    In a coin cabinet I'd like to look only at the coins. I know in general which coin is from a specific emperor. All specifications I keep in an Excel document and the background information (incl. life description, auction details and provenance) I keep in seperate Word documents. If you want, you could just give each coin (or each coin socket in a tray) a number that correspond with a Word document/description. You could print that and have all needed information at hand beside your coin cabinet. 👍🏻
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    Great work @CPK!! I’m still pleased with my own cabinet, see:
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    The coin will be posted after the holidays, so I haven't seen it in hand. It's not from Ebay but from a dealer. I checked on beforehand if this coin is listed (by Ilya Prokopov), but this one is (fortunately) not. Because this denarius type doesn't exist in the previous RIC, I think it's genuine. But of course, you never know when buying online. Thanks for your warning.
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    @Curtisimo, this is just fantastic. Please tell me how you approach such a research on the provenance of coins? And many thanks for sharing this great topic and wonderful coin. A true gem in your collection!
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    Hi all, I've just acquired this interesting denarius from Aelius. Who? Aelius, the almost emperor: Lucius Aelius Caesar (13 January 101 – 1 January 138) was the father of Emperor Lucius Verus. In 136, he was adopted by the reigning emperor Hadrian and named heir to the throne. He died before Hadrian and thus never became emperor. After Lucius' death, he was replaced by Antoninus Pius, who succeeded Hadrian the same year. (see more here) On the front: L AELIVS CAESAR, reverse: TRIB POT COS II // PIETAS (in field), Pietas standing right, raising hand and holding incense box; to right, altar. Struck in Rome, 137. What attracted me was not only the nice portrait, but the additional letters IB on the reverse. This makes this coin the latest denarius of Aelius. It seems (very?) rare as well. The coin was wrongly determined by the seller as RIC 438. It turned out to be RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2714. On page 258 I see two references, among this plated copy. Another reference is 'rö 10039', although I can't find what this abbreviation stands for? An image is shown on plate 48 (2714). I guess this denarius was struck around these same last days of December, as the ailing Aelius exchanged the temporary for the eternal on the 1st of January 138. Please share your Aelius coins below, thanks!
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    Metal detecting is definitely the cause for increasing amount of coins. But because of aging of the population in several continents and because of internet and inflation, I don't see prices dropping for the next say 20-30 years. After this however, who knows? Perhaps the digitalization of money cause more people to care less about coins in general. But than again, this will take a while.
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    You’re such a specialist Donna, always great to read your topics! I’m also curious about the why of your acquisitions, perhaps you can add this to future posts. Enjoy your coins!
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    Interesting coin and topic! The beads differs in size on both sides. I’d say it’s genuine. But on the other hand, the clear letters of the name on the obverse are indeed suspicious. However, perhaps not impossible. So.., it’s 50/50! You could ask Ilya Prokopof. At least, even if it’s fake, this interesting coin is worth 50,- and surely a nice birthday present, congrats!
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    I just acquired this denarius from Nerva, struck in 98 (RIC II 43, Cohen 89, BMC 66, CBN 49). The standing Libertas on the reverse side could be better, but I like coins where all letters are readable. For me, the obverse has an appealing portrait and what I also like is the title GERM(anicus) on the obverse. Nerva started using the title GERM after he adopted Trajan as his successor, in late October of the year 97. (source) As Nerva died on 28 January 98, this would mean this coin type was only produced between 1-28 of January. I'd imagine the coin production could start from October 97 onwards, but RIC says otherwise (production in 98). Any thoughts and/or info about this?
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    Oef, I highly disagree. For me it's a no-brainer that the propaganda and other messages on coins, including hair styles of the empress, was NOT left to the mint masters. Perhaps SOME coins (very general, no message at all, with general portrait based upon other coin types) was left to the decision of other court members, instead of the emperor. See also for example: https://www.academia.edu/77925941/Coins_and_Messages_Audience_Targeting_on_Coins_of_Different_Denominations and https://graduatejournal-leap.universiteitleiden.nl/2021/06/gabriel-de-klerk-displays-of-power-imperial-ideology-on-the-coinage-of-galba-during-the-crisis-of-68-69-a-d/.
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    If possible, I'd like an emoticon 'Congrats' to congratulate collectors with new coin acquisitions.
  17. Coinmaster
    Wow Donna, congrats! I wonder why this coin is so scarce? Any thoughts? I like the earthquake suggestion as opposite to 'TELLVS STABIL'
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    Thanks all for sharing these great coins!!
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    High on my wish list are coins from both Laelianus and Marius. As these are not yet in my possession, maybe you can sheer me up with some inspirational pictures of your coins? For your information: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/lateromancoinage/gallic/marius.html https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=ERIC - LAELIANUS https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=ERIC - MARIUS https://web.archive.org/web/20211028223235/http://www.roman-emperors.org/laelianu.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20211110214648/http://www.roman-emperors.org/marius.htm PS: Does anyone have these (digital?!) publications? I wonder if these provide more information than RIC? Gilljam, H.H., Antoniniani und Aurei des Ulpius Cornelius Laelianus, Gegenkaiser des Postumus (Koln, 1982). Gilljam, H.H., 269 LAELIANUS. Erganzungen zur materialsammlung ; verwendung seiner reversstempel unter MARIVS (Koln , 1986).
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    Yet another great topic, thanks and congrats! I wish it was pension-time for me, so I could stay whole days on this forum..!
  21. Coinmaster
    What an amazing coin, congrats!!
  22. Coinmaster
    Great coin! I'm very curious about the symbolic meaning of the branch in relation to Frederick II. Online I read multiple explanations, like the symbol of peace, as the tree of live or as: 'In the Tree of Jesse, and other kindred symbolic trees, the branches have significance only as part of the greater whole and with reference to Christ.' What do you think?
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    Unfortunately I didn't won a lotery recently, otherwise I knew what to do with the money: buy all the incredible coins in this catalogue! Well, I just downloaded the catalogue for future reference. Perhaps it's of use to some other coin friends: https://leunumismatik.com/en/catalogue/44
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    How interesting: https://www.academia.edu/107518707/MFRP_81_Ein_seltener_Denar_des_Postumus_mit_Hercules_Erumantinus_aus_Andernach
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    Again many thanks for this explanation! This seems indeed logical. I was just browsing through some coins online and - how about that - just found one where the reverse most likely is from the same die engraver, don't you think? (source: https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/london_ancient_coins/89/product/constantine_i_307337__follis__treveri__r_sol/1650436/Default.aspx)
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