Ancient Coin Hunter

I've got a Lucilla. wife of Lucius Verus and a character in Gladiator as well. Also a love interest of @Spaniard's avatar. This one had a favorable orichalcum color, which is nice. Lucilla Augusta, AD 164-169.Æ sestertius, 30mm, 24g, 6h. Rome mint.Obverse: LVCILLA AVG ANTONINI AVG F; Draped bust right.Reverse: IVNONI LVCINAE; Juno seated left, holding infant and flower // SCReference: RIC 1747.

Good luck with the new home with space for all the tadpoles and pets. We bought a new home 2 months ago, and I have found most fixed expenses here (power, gas, insurance on home and auto, water) to be much less than at my old place, and kind of offsets the $75k or so it cost to sell the old house and move. So collecting can again be in your future.

Here are a couple: This celator knew how to engrave helmets, even the Roma helmet on the reverse is cool.Helmeted Licinius from Rome:AE3, 318-319 AD. 19mm 3.1 gramsIMP LI-CINIVS AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust rightROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated right, shield on lap inscribed X/V. P-R across fields.Mintmark: RQReference: RIC VII Rome 151; Cohen 150; Sear 15354. Gordian III, AD 238-244.AR Antoninianus. 24mm, 4.4g, 7h. Rome, AD 240.Obverse: IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.Reverse: ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear.Reference: RIC 38.From the Theodosius Collection.

Yeah I didn't know that TD struck denarii!

Very interesting faux pas and congratulations on obtaining some rarities

Sorry I don't have any Divus coins for the rulers you mentioned. I will share my last tetrarchic purchase, though: [Diocletian, retired, not dead (yet)] Diocletian (A.D. 284-305) AE FollisWeight: 6.90 gramsDiameter: 23 mmMint: Follis struck at Alexandria (ALE Mintmark) between 308 and 310, after his abdication.Obverse: DN DIOCLETIANO BAEATISS, laurel-wreathed bust right wearing mantle, holding olive branch and holding mappa in the other hand. [Note: The retirement issues for Diocletian and Maximian are the first instance of the use of DN (Dominus Noster) on Imperial coinage]Reverse: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, Providentia standing right, extending right hand to Quies, standing left, holding branch and sceptre.Reference: Sear 12922, RIC VI Alexandria 80 corr.

Here are some All-in-the-family coins of the Decius' family (apellido paterno):

Neptune courtesy of Septimius Severus who struck this type to bring good fortune to his sea voyage to Britannia. He never returned to the mainland and died at Eburacum (York) in 211, whilst on his deathbed he issued his famous advice to Geta and Caracalla: "Enrich the soldiers, ignore all others!" Septimius Severus, A.R. Denarius, Rome mint, 210 C.E.3.3 grams, 19.1 mmObverse: Laureate head right, SEVERVS PIVS AVGReverse: PMTRP XVIII COS III PPNeptune standing left, nude but for cloak over left shoulder and right arm, right foot on rock, right arm resting on right knee, trident vertical behind in left hand.

I agree with@DonnaML - let's stop the mudslinging and remember that we're basically here to enjoy our coins and learn more from others. Peace, folks.

Like @Roman CollectorI also have the Phoenix on globe type... Constantius II (337-361AD)AE3 - 2.73 gram - 17 mmAntioch mint, struck 348-350 ADObverse: DN CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, cuirassed and draped bust rightReverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Phoenix, radiate, standing right on globe, star in right field, ANB in exergueReference: RIC VIII 129 var

I do see a prow on my example but it is a bit indistinct. Not sure whether it is a different RIC number.

Here are three issues depicting the god Serapis: Nero from Alexandria:Type: Billon Tetradrachm, 25mm 12.73 gramsObverse: NERW KLAY KAIS SEB GER, Radiate crowned head facing right.Reverse: AVTO-KRA, Draped bust of Egyptian god Serapis facing right, wearing Kalathos (basket) on head, date LI (year 10)Reference: Milne 222, Koln 160, RPC 5274, BMCGr 156: Sear 2001. Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVGRadiate, draped, cuirassed but rightReverse: SERAPI COMITI AVGSerapis standing left, raising hand and holding sceptreYear: 267 C.E.Reference: RSC 360a, Sear 10991Mint: Trier Maximinus II Daia from Alexandria: Genius holding head of Serapis. Alexandria mint.

I haven't seen much mention of the dots around the coin being perfect, but I have seen "magnificent flan" or words to that effect.

Here's a Gordie with a complete border as it is an outsized flan.

I think it's authentic but like was stated above there may have been some well disguised tooling or smoothing of the coin. The large M appears a bit smooth to me, though it probably is OK.

No, I think its free parking at the Numis Forums Headquarters.

Congrats on moving to the next level.

That's why he was called Dicorus in Greek. 23 million in solidi is substantial and unfortunately was largely spent by Justinian on Hagia Sophia and Western and African reconquests.

Looks interesting - thanks.

Finally got an email yesterday....Looks pretty interesting and may make a few bids.

Probably nothing that's irreplaceable. Maybe my Balbinus and Pupienus sestertii, which are in good condition, patinated, etc. The duo did not last long in office.

It's an opportune time to hit buyers with additional fees and expenses just because they can get away with it right now.

I haven't seen an email either and it's not in my spam folder....hmmm,

I bought a quarter follis of Severus II from Etsy.

Hope it all works out well John. I'll check out the coins store!!!