My top coins of 2023

[Amarmur]

My top coins of 2023

1. Nero Dupondius 65 AD Roma reverse. Beautiful condition 

2. Marcus Aurelius Victory in Parthia denarius 166 AD

3. Philip III Danube imitation very original look to it very unique

4. Juba I of Numidia denarius. Very rare and was very cheap on eBay 

5. Tacitus 275-276 AD I just like the condition it's in superb in AU 

6. Philip the Arab Stag Secular Games issue 247 AD nice piece in a high grade

7. Aksum coin 375-400 AD was bought in a group lot. Very rare and pretty coin with gilding leftover 

8. Urbus Roma a nice higher grade one in XF a fairly common popular one 

9. Kings of Lydia 1/24 Stater. One of the oldest coins in the world. Tiny and well detailed. 564-550 BC

10.  Trajan Sestertius bridge over the Danube. Well worn but an expensive coin even in this grade. The most important and longest bridge in antiquity.

These are the coins I got the most enjoyment out of this year. Some are not necessarily valuable but they are interesting and hold value to me. 

[panzerman]

Really diverse selection! I love the Tacitus/ Philip I and the Axumite type!

 

Thanks dor sharing those beauties!

 

John

[Amarmur]

A few contenders that didn't make the top 10

1. Man headed bull coin of 3rd century Greece. Acarnanian confederecy. Very cool and unusual coin

2. Bar Kokhba revolt coin. Very historic and nice coin love the obverse detail.

3. Tryphon bronze. Fairly common but I like the condition and artistry is a tad pricier in this condition.

[JayAg47]

Nice list of coins, my favourites are the Nero dupondius, Danube imitation of Philip iii, and the Axum coin with gold inlay.

[Roman Collector]

Nice variety of coins with historical importance! You had a great year! My favorites were the Nero dupondius, the Trajan/Danube bridge sestertius, and the Philip II stag antoninianus. 

[lordmarcovan]

I've always found those Axumite coins with the gold inlay very interesting.

[Qcumbor]

17 minutes ago, lordmarcovan said:

I've always found those Axumite coins with the gold inlay very interesting.

Agreed.
I like the Nero and the Tacitus too
Nice selection overall

Q

[Limes]

Fantastic coins @Amarmur. That Nero dupondius is a beauty, but I also really like the Marcus Aurelius denarius, and that Juba I denarius. Really interesting, good looking coins overall.

Have a great 2024!

[robinjojo]

A diverse group for 2023 and some very nice coins!  The Tacitus and Philip the Arab coins are very nice. The runner up Bar Kokhba bronze is also excellent, especially the obverse, as you noted. 

[savitale]

A great group! Looks like you had a good year. I'll vote for #7. Aksum coin 375-400 AD. I have never seen an ancient gilded coin before so that one is very cool to me.