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Philip II, AR antoninianus. 22.4 mm, 4.91 g.(Thick flan), Rome mint, 249AD. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. / LIBERALITAS AVGG III, Philip I, holding short sceptre, and Philip II seated left on curule chairs, extending right hands. RIC 230; RSC 17, Sear 9265. NEXT: Philip II

Saying, at the moment, that it is fun and interesting, is ignoring the danger that in 30-50 years there might not be any need for researchers, academics, teachers, libraries, schools, colleges, universities. If pressing a few buttons and writing a few lines on a keypad surpasses actual learning and experience of any given subject, what a sad future awaits. I, for one, am glad I won´t be around to see it. Laziness and greed are increasing at a rapid pace. There will soon be no "free" versions, only paid subscriptions. What do the poor do then to get education?

RPC Volume: I №: 1568 Reign: Tiberius Persons: Tiberius (Augustus) City: Thessalonica Region: Macedonia Province: Macedonia Denomination: Leaded bronze (22 mm) Average weight: 9.26 g. Obverse: ΤΙ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ; laureate head of Tiberius, right Reverse: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΕΩΝ; bust of Livia, right Reference: Touratsoglou, Tiberius 1–32 (c. 14–20/23) Specimens: 46 NEXT: More Tiberius provincial

The reverse of the coin shows Moneta. In Roman mythology, Moneta (Latin Monēta) was a title given as an epithet of Juno, called Juno Moneta . The name is the source of numerous words in English and the Romance languages, including “money" and "mint".

Neck beard TACITUS Antoninianus. Ticinum mint. Obverse: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI. Pax standing left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre; P in exergue. RIC 150, Cohen 72. Ticinum mint, early-June 276. 3,5 g - 22,5 mm

I am in a similar situation in that I was gifted 141 Spanish coins recently. It is from an American who sadly has terminal cancer. He dispersed his entire collection to those who would appreciate them. I got his Spanish ones. Here is an example of one from the multitude. It is from a single year issue, at a time of provisional government, 1870. One of few modern types that has no reference to country of issue on it. The figure is of Hispania seated right. Ref: KM# 663, Cal# 24

That is a nice coin, and as you say, pretty scarce. Here is a piece from just a few years before that JAIME I. (1213-1276 AD). Crown of Aragon. Obverse: ARAGON., bust of King Jaime, crowned and draped, left. Reverse: IACOBVS REX., cross of Caravaca, (Patriarchal Cross). 1 Denier (1/240th Libra), Billon. 1.09g. 18mm. Jaca mint, (1085-1340), Spain. CRU # 318.

Gallienus AE Antoninianus. Sole reign 260-268AD. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right / APOLLINI CONS AVG, Centaur walking left, holding globe and trophy. Mintmark H in exergue. RIC 164a, Cohen 74, RSC 74. Sear 10177.

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Well circulated for quite some time Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. Orichalcum Dupondius Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, circa AD 170-175/6. Obv. FAUSTINA AUGUSTA. Draped bust right. Hair curls down cheek, hair in low chignon fastened with band of pearls. Rev. JUNO standing left, holding patera and scepter; at feet to left, peacock standing left, head right. SC across fields. (25mm, 11.53 g.) RIC III 1647 (Aurelius) NEXT: Marcus Aurelius

Green patina Volume: I №: 3062 Reign: Claudius Persons: Claudius (Augustus) Magistrate: Artemas, son of Demetrios (stephanephoros) City: Cadi Region: Phrygia Province: Asia (conventus of Sardis) Denomination: Brass AE 20 Obverse: ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ; laureate head of Claudius, right Reverse: ΕΠΙ ΑΡΤΕΜΑ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΚΑΔΟΗΝΩΝ, ϹΤΕΦΑΝ; Zeus standing, left, with eagle and sceptre. ΡTΛΩ monogram in left field. Specimens: 33 RPC I 3062; SNG Copenhagen 246-7; SNG von Aulock 3685; BMC 18-19.

Always a great second choice if you miss out on a different coin. Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty 54-68 AD AE As, Lugdunum mint. 66 AD. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P PP, bare head right, globe at point of bust / S-C to left and right of Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC 543; BMC 381; WCN 593; Cohen 302 28.5mm, 10.01gr

A selection of palm features ANTONIUS FELIX AE Prutah. Roman Procurator of Judaea under Claudius. AD 54. Obverse: NЄP(Ѡ) KΛAY KAICAP. Two oblong shields crossed, two crossed spears behind. Reverse: Palm tree with dot and star and with L ΙΔ in field under branches either side of tree; BPIT above, K AI either side of tree across bottom. Issue struck in the name of Nero Claudius Caesar and Britannicus. RPC-4971, Sofaer 59-61. Jerusalem mint, RY 14 = 54 AD. 2,49 g - 17 mm Volume: RPC I №: 4971 Reign: Claudius Persons: Britannicus (Caesar) City: Jerusalem Region: Judaea Province: Judaea Denomination: Æ Average weight: 2.41 g. Issue: Year 14 (AD 54) Obverse: ΒΡΙΤ ΚΑΙ, LΙΔ (in field); palm tree Reverse: ΝƐΡW ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ; two crossed spears and shields Reference: Meshorer 29 Specimens: 12 Not too much known about Britannicus, son of Claudius. He was named after his Father´s exploits in Britain around 50 AD. The sudden death of Britannicus shortly before his fourteenth birthday is reported by all extant sources as being the result of poisoning on Nero's orders; as Claudius' biological son, he represented a threat to Nero's claim to the throne. PERGAMON (Mysia) AE16. Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with 8 pointed star. Reverse: AΘHNAΣ / NIKHΦOPOY. Owl standing facing on palm frond right, with wings spread. Monograms ΓΑ and ΑΡ either sides of owl in fields. Wildwinds online “plate” coin SNG Leipzig 1102-1103. Pergamon mint, ca. 200-133 BC. 2,9 g - 16 mm.

Nike advancing with palm Pontos, Amisos, AE.Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, Circa 85-65 BC. Obv: Aegis with Gorgon facing. Rev: AMI-ΣO[Y], Nike advancing right with shouldered palm branch; on each side, monogram. Weight: 6.04 gr. Diameter: 19.4 mm.

A great addition for you. Lovely coin and with a deep green patina to add to its appeal.

Glad to see it, lovely coin, great acquisition. From a personal point of view, I feel my collection would be severely lacking without a Trajan. Here is my favourite Trajan 109 AD Rome . IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP, laureate bust right, draped left shoulder / COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and leaning on column. RIC 120s, RSC 81b. Woytek 286a. AR Denarius, 3.61gr, 19mm.

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Welcome back. I can´t help with that sphere of coinage, but whatever you decide to collect I am sure you will enjoy the thrill of caretaking some items of history. Good luck and enjoy.

Just recently received my second Julia Domna. I try to obtain, like you, portraits that are not too severe. A great acquisition for your collection that you show, and a fantastic array of images provided by everyone.

Wonderful thread subject accompanied by a great selection of coin examples. I have an example of Septimus Severus wiith the personification of Africa Septimius Severus AR Denarius, Rome 207 AD. 20mm, 3.31gr. RIC 207, RSC 493, BMC 531 SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / P M TR P XV COS III P P, Personification of Africa standing right, holding out folds of drapery containing fruits, lion at feet walking right.

I love the bulls head on this tiny coin Kyzikos, Mysia. AE civic issue. 2nd-1st centuries BC. 11mm, 1.91 g. Bull's head right. / KY above, ZI below monogram ΡΔI within wreath. BMC 154

The distinctive shape of his lips makes me say Domitian.

A little bit of my childhood before linking music and coin. My Paternal Grandparents lived in London and when retired moved to a tiny village in Suffolk, East Anglia. As they were now only 12 miles away, our Family could visit much more often. Two properties away was a decommissioned church which had been bought. For two years it was a constant hive of activity with builders, electricians and water board workers etc. Then the new owners moved in. It was no less than John Peel and his Family. He was responsible for showcasing new musical talent. His shows, including the Peel Sessions, helped bring bands such as The Undertones, The Smiths, Nirvana, Half Man Half Biscuit and The Fall to a wider audience. Aside from the big bands that made it, he also found space for the less popular – brilliant but obscure African guitarists and early jungle acts. Me and my sister used to play with his children in their garden. There was a rope swing hanging from an apple tree we had loads of fun with. There is a picture of it in his autobiography, which he never got the chance to complete, his Wife finished the last quarter of the book on his behalf. Enough reminiscing, one of the bands he gave a chance to was from Derry, N. Ireland. A punk band called the Undertones. Their lead singer was Feargal Sharkey who went on to have a successful solo career. He is now, along with being made an MBE, an environmental campaigner trying to bring awareness to the poor water conditions that plague a lot of the UK. John Peel was quoted as saying this was his favourite ever song And here is Caracalla with a coin purporting to acclaim the renovation of the water supply, Ref Caracalla AR Denarius, Rome 19 mm. 2,94 g. RIC 130a, RSC 97, BMC 280 Caracalla 196-198 AD. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right / INDVLGENTIA AVGG, IN CARTH below, Dea Caelestis (Cybele) riding lion springing right over water gushing from rocks on left, holding thunderbolt & sceptre, and wearing ”City Wall” crown.

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