SteveJBrinkman Posted January 4 · Member Posted January 4 I acquired only eight coins in 2024, so I’m short of the “top ten” threshold. Nevertheless, few compromises (except maybe paying a bit more that I should). Here are my purchases in my two primary focus areas of Roman Republican Silver and Late Roman Empire folles/nummi. Roman Republican Silver #1 Anonymous Denarius RRC 44/5, RRSC B16 Purchased at the NAC Autumn Sale 2024, Ex. Titano 9 (1982?) lot 74 This variety is represented in RRC plate IX.22. Although early Roman Denarii are a primary focus of my collection, this variety has eluded me until now. The variety is described in Pierluigi Debernardi’s Roman Republican Silver Coins as “Anonymous 4 – Large head”. This particular die has a massive large head in good style with excellent centering. A very representative example for my collection. This piece completes my collection of RRC 44/5 major varieties (Although there are a number of interesting variations that might build a more comprehensive set in the future.) #2 Anonymous Denarius RRC 167/1, RRSC B140 Purchased from CNG at the 2024 NYINC This late anonymous issue (c. 202 BC [Debernardi] or 179-170 BC [Crawford]) is characterized by small horses on the reverse. It is similar to the large earlier peaked visor group 53/2, but distinct in many ways, not the least of which is the modern “A” in ROMA with a horizontal cross bar (RRC 53/2 examples always display an archaic “A” with a disconnected slanted cross bar.). I previously had an example of this common variety with an imperfection in the obverse field that bothered me, so I sold it and bought this example which is without imperfections, nicely centered and prototypical of the type. Characteristically kind of crude but a typical example of the variety in nice condition. Stylistically this issue is very similar to the very scarce RRC 168/2 helmet symbol coins of the same timeframe. #3 Denarius of P. FONTEIUS P.F CAPITO. RRC 429/1 Ex. NAC 2 Zurich 1990 lot 422 Ex Bankhaus Aufhauser 12, Munich, 1996 lot 358 Purchased from Edward Waddell at NYINC 2024 This is a common issue and there are many high-grade examples available, but I bought this coin primarily for the condition and style. The beauty of the coin cannot be seen in a still photograph. The obverse style is exceptional and well centered. The reverse is breath-taking, with a very early die state and deep mirror fields. #4 Denarius of Hosidius Geta. RRC 407/2 Ex Poindessault collection [Burgan Paris 17 Nov 2017] I purchased this lovely example of this interesting type from Martina Dieterle at the 2024 NYINC. Beautifully toned, Sharp and well centered. Roman Imperial large module folles/nummi of The Tetrarchies. 294-313 AD This was a time of many emperors and mints located in Europe, England, asia, and North Africa. The coins are generally inexpensive and historically significant. At least 90% of all surviving folles of this period have a reverse type of Genio with details of variations of style and ornamentation. #5 Maximianus Herculeus, c. 303-305., RIC 23b (London) London Mint coins of this era are not known for their great stylistic beauty, but this coin appealed to me primarily for the exceptionally expressive portrait of Maximian. Roma ESale 118, April 9, 2024 #6 Maximinus II as Caesar, RIC VI 71b (Aquileia) This coin has a marvelous helmeted, spear, shield and cuirassed obverse, and a less common Mars advancing with trophy and spear reverse. I love this coin. VAuction 47 (Pars Coins), June 7, 2024. Ex Jonathan Kern collection. #7 & 8 Severus II as Caesar, Trier, and Lugdunum mints The coins of Severus are a bit scarcer than the other figures of the tetrarchy considering his reign was only a couple of years. These two folles came up in the recent Elsen sale. I don’t yet have them in hand but from the photos they look to be really nice fully silvered examples. The Lugdunum mint coin is appealing because of its simple obverse legend. 28 1 5 Quote
sand Posted January 4 · Member Posted January 4 My favorite is Coin # 1 the large head denarius. The portrait is quite nice. My 2nd favorite is Coin # 4 the Hosidius Geta denarius. An interesting coin. 1 Quote
El Cazador Posted January 4 · Member Posted January 4 44 minutes ago, SteveJBrinkman said: I acquired only eight coins in 2024, so I’m short of the “top ten” threshold. Nevertheless, few compromises (except maybe paying a bit more that I should). Here are my purchases in my two primary focus areas of Roman Republican Silver and Late Roman Empire folles/nummi. Roman Republican Silver #1 Anonymous Denarius RRC 44/5, RRSC B16 Purchased at the NAC Autumn Sale 2024, Ex. Titano 9 (1982?) lot 74 This variety is represented in RRC plate IX.22. Although early Roman Denarii are a primary focus of my collection, this variety has eluded me until now. The variety is described in Pierluigi Debernardi’s Roman Republican Silver Coins as “Anonymous 4 – Large head”. This particular die has a massive large head in good style with excellent centering. A very representative example for my collection. This piece completes my collection of RRC 44/5 major varieties (Although there are a number of interesting variations that might build a more comprehensive set in the future.) #2 Anonymous Denarius RRC 167/1, RRSC B140 Purchased from CNG at the 2024 NYINC This late anonymous issue (c. 202 BC [Debernardi] or 179-170 BC [Crawford]) is characterized by small horses on the reverse. It is similar to the large earlier peaked visor group 53/2, but distinct in many ways, not the least of which is the modern “A” in ROMA with a horizontal cross bar (RRC 53/2 examples always display an archaic “A” with a disconnected slanted cross bar.). I previously had an example of this common variety with an imperfection in the obverse field that bothered me, so I sold it and bought this example which is without imperfections, nicely centered and prototypical of the type. Characteristically kind of crude but a typical example of the variety in nice condition. Stylistically this issue is very similar to the very scarce RRC 168/2 helmet symbol coins of the same timeframe. #3 Denarius of P. FONTEIUS P.F CAPITO. RRC 429/1 Ex. NAC 2 Zurich 1990 lot 422 Ex Bankhaus Aufhauser 12, Munich, 1996 lot 358 Purchased from Edward Waddell at NYINC 2024 This is a common issue and there are many high-grade examples available, but I bought this coin primarily for the condition and style. The beauty of the coin cannot be seen in a still photograph. The obverse style is exceptional and well centered. The reverse is breath-taking, with a very early die state and deep mirror fields. #4 Denarius of Hosidius Geta. RRC 407/2 Ex Poindessault collection [Burgan Paris 17 Nov 2017] I purchased this lovely example of this interesting type from Martina Dieterle at the 2024 NYINC. Beautifully toned, Sharp and well centered. Roman Imperial large module folles/nummi of The Tetrarchies. 294-313 AD This was a time of many emperors and mints located in Europe, England, asia, and North Africa. The coins are generally inexpensive and historically significant. At least 90% of all surviving folles of this period have a reverse type of Genio with details of variations of style and ornamentation. #5 Maximianus Herculeus, c. 303-305., RIC 23b (London) London Mint coins of this era are not known for their great stylistic beauty, but this coin appealed to me primarily for the exceptionally expressive portrait of Maximian. Roma ESale 118, April 9, 2024 #6 Maximinus II as Caesar, RIC VI 71b (Aquileia) This coin has a marvelous helmeted, spear, shield and cuirassed obverse, and a less common Mars advancing with trophy and spear reverse. I love this coin. VAuction 47 (Pars Coins), June 7, 2024. Ex Jonathan Kern collection. #7 & 8 Severus II as Caesar, Trier, and Lugdunum mints The coins of Severus are a bit scarcer than the other figures of the tetrarchy considering his reign was only a couple of years. These two folles came up in the recent Elsen sale. I don’t yet have them in hand but from the photos they look to be really nice fully silvered examples. The Lugdunum mint coin is appealing because of its simple obverse legend. 3 &4 for me, fantastic ones 1 Quote
Svessien Posted January 5 · Member Posted January 5 Quality over quantity. All great coins. Nice to see Severus II in such good condition. And I agree with #3 and #4 being fantastic examples. 2 Quote
panzerman Posted January 5 · Member Posted January 5 Nice top 8! I pick #3 #4 #7 as my picks. John Quote
ChrisB Posted January 5 · Patron Posted January 5 Great pick ups. My favorite is #4 Denarius of Hosidius Geta. RRC 407/2. I always see things that are new to me on these lists. Quote
Qcumbor Posted January 5 · Supporter Posted January 5 #1, 3 and 4 have my preference. And #8 as I'm partial to Lugdunum for I live nearby Great selection overall Q Quote
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted January 5 · Member Posted January 5 I have to vote for the really fantastic #3! Quote
red_spork Posted January 10 · Member Posted January 10 A wonderful selection of coins Steve. I really enjoy #1 - that is a massive head for a 44/5 and a massive milestone in having collected all the major varieties! I also love number 4, a really fantastic and beautifully toned example of a tough type. Congrats on another successful year of collecting. Quote
JAZ Numismatics Posted January 10 · Member Posted January 10 If you're only going to collect 8 coins, those would be them! Quote
Al Kowsky Posted January 11 · Member Posted January 11 Great additions 🤩! The 4 nummi are exceptional 😃. Quote
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