Constantivs

My favorite bit of humor was his description of a Roman Republic coin featuring a rat - I think it was this Quinctius denarius I show below (not my coin). His description was something like "Most Romans depicted on coins were rats.. this one features an actual rat" Roman republic, Ti. Quinctius, 112-111 BC, AR denarius

This is the question....

Very interesting coin! I also have a worn coin of Augustus - this one struck under Tiberius about 20 years after Augustus' death. Bronze As 26mm (9.24 grams) Struck under Roman emperor Tiberius 34-37 A.D. at the mint of Rome, Posthumous Issue, Reference: RIC 82 (Tiberius), DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER - Radiate head left. Large S C flanking eagle standing on globe

So like an art print?

A well used and super smooth sestertius!

NEXT: A loved coin that you have never convincingly attributed... one you have doubts about...

An excellent example of the unscrupulous claims made. Collectors need to know better (including myself, of course).

I also sincerely appreciate @Curtisimopost... (it makes me love my coin all the more!).. but each and every post here at least makes us question the claims that the "market" pushes. Asking questions and demanding answers is never poor practice.

Just for fun adding a couple of coins that have rather tenuous claims to historical figures ... we all know that many types are highly valued due to their (perhaps dubious?) ties to historical personages or events. In many cases the supply of these coins is comparatively plentiful - yet the price remains very high due to the sustained demand. The marketing can be so strong that it becomes a kind of truth - while in fact some large leaps of logic have to be made to tie the story together. I'm looking at you Tribute Penny!!! Here are a couple of my very cheap examples. The first was under $50 and the second under $15.. but I still purchased them for the story. Eyes wide open to the leaps in logic - but I couldn't help myself! Ionia, Smyrna, c. 75-50 BC. Æ (22mm, 6.94g, 12h). Laureate head of Apollo r. R/ Homer seated l., holding scroll; two monograms to l. Is this Homer? Some examples for sale just state "Magistrate"... I know many cities in the ancient world claimed Homer as a native son... Smyrna being one. But in fact we really don't even know if Homer was a real person... and if he lived he was dead about 800 years before this coin was struck. I've read some defenses of this identification and they can be compelling.. but.... ----- This little rough coin is fun (and under $15)... a coin minted in Cyprus - at the time it was ruled by Cleopatra VII... cool!! OBV: Laureate head of Zeus. REV: Statue of Zeus Salaminos standing, holding stalks of grain, star above. Paphos mint c. 35 BC. 3.15g From Forvm: While not noted in Svoronos, this type is fairly common on Cyprus and many have been found in the excavations at Neopaphos. The lack of a central depression indicates they were struck after 96 B.C. Recent Cypriot numismatic publications date them to the time when Cleopatra VII of Egypt was the ruler of the island ------------ So struck after 96BC .... yet we can shoe-horn it into the rule of Cleopatra VII. Well I will spend $15 on that logic!! Would be worth $15K if someone can "prove" that's Cleopatra herself posing on the reverse!! I'm just having a bit of fun of course - I love both coins. Please share your ancient coin marketing marvels .....

You've put a lot of work into this and its looking great - but that tape just doesn't do it for me (for whatever that is worth - which is nothing). May look a little cleaner, last longer and be more practical for removal (and replacement) to use something like velcro tape.... there are many clear varieties available.

Wonderful coins... I also absolutely loved the 360 degree coin "photos" on your website. Amazing! https://artemis-collection.com/showcase/360photos/

Mine is a 366/1a ... which features some very interesting control marks on the OBV. Mine seems to be a "sword in scabbard"... but maybe its a "plough"? ---------------- Control-marks 366/1a: Caps of the Dioscuri, Carnyx, Comb, Crab, Crescent enclosing star, Helmet, Lizard, Knife, Plough, Scorpion, Sickle, Snake, Spear, Staff with double hook, Sword, Sword in scabbard, Thunderbolt, Trident, Trophy, Wing,

Thank you for posting! I felt pretty good about my collection a minute ago.... 😀

Amazing coins that I have never seen before... WOW!! The Gallic/Celtic influence is certainly evident on the reverse.... incredible!

This type seems to almost always be in pretty rough condition.. I purchased this example as the detail of Homer is quite pleasing to me - for the price.. Ionia, Smyrna, c. 75-50 BC. Æ (22mm, 6.94g, 12h). Pasikrates, magistrate. Laureate head of Apollo r. R/ Homer seated l., holding scroll; two monograms to l.

I purchased my first Owl this year... yep its rough - but its an amazing feeling!

I would agree - but I haven't seen a used set for under $200 USD lately.

If we are talking pure beginner then I suggest NOT spending your money on Reference books (RIC/Sear) - this information is widely available online... I would suggest you spend your money on new coins! If you are interested in LEARNING about ancient coins and ancient coin collecting then I suggest Wayne Sales books. They are very reasonably priced used and so enjoyable to read. Also one of my favorite books to this day is "Coinage In the Roman World" by Andrew Burnett. Its an incredible book that is so well written, engaging and accessible that I cannot recommend it enough.

I've purchased 5 or 6 coins from Tom Vossen over the last few years and have never had an issue. Should go smoothly I hope.

Large AE portrait of Julius Caesar. Imperatorial Era: Octavian/Augustus and Divus Julius Caesar, Orichalcum Sestertius (dupondius?), 29mm, 12.98 gm, 2h. Mint in Italy, 38 BC. Obv: CAESAR DIVI F bare head of Octavian right Rx: DIVOS IVLIVS laureate head of Julius Caesar right (here Caesar shown on the left).

Perfectly coiffed...