I recently picked up a couple of Roman coins

[Hussulo]

and thought I would share.

JULIA MAMAEA. 231-235. AR Denarius

JULIA MAMAEA, mother of Severus Alexander. AR Denarius (2.62 gm). IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / IVNO CONS-ERVATRIX, Juno standing half-left, holding patera and sceptre; peac ock standing left below. RIC IV 343 (Alexander); BMCRE 43 (Alexander); RSC 35.

and

TRAJAN DECIUS. AD 249-251 AR,Antoninianvs

TRAJAN DECIUS. AD 249-251 AR Antoninianvs Obv. IMP. C.M.Q. TRAINVS DECVS AVG, rad, dp & cuir hd r. Rev. ABVNDANTIA AVG. Abundantia stg r, emptying cornucopia.

Quite silver looking for their age, but they are bursting with lustre. Very hard to photograph.

Edited August 21, 2012 by Hussulo

[argentumandcoins]

Very nice coins Hus.

[Coinery]

Stunning coins, I so wish I had enough time and money to get involved in everything...I'd love a decent greek and roman collection too!

[scott]

do love a good roman, i got a few recently myself

[Peckris]

and thought I would share.

JULIA MAMAEA. 231-235. AR Denarius

JULIA MAMAEA, mother of Severus Alexander. AR Denarius (2.62 gm). IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / IVNO CONS-ERVATRIX, Juno standing half-left, holding patera and sceptre; peac ock standing left below. RIC IV 343 (Alexander); BMCRE 43 (Alexander); RSC 35.

and

TRAJAN DECIUS. AD 249-251 AR,Antoninianvs

TRAJAN DECIUS. AD 249-251 AR Antoninianvs Obv. IMP. C.M.Q. TRAINVS DECVS AVG, rad, dp & cuir hd r. Rev. ABVNDANTIA AVG. Abundantia stg r, emptying cornucopia.

Quite silver looking for their age, but they are bursting with lustre. Very hard to photograph.

Very nice.

[Peter]

I have a few...nothing near the quality of those beauties.

Nice one's Hus.

[Paulus]

I have a few...nothing near the quality of those beauties.

Nice one's Hus.

Always amazes me that such ancient quality coins can be acquired at affordable prices, those are great Hus!

[Peckris]

I have a few...nothing near the quality of those beauties.

Nice one's Hus.

Always amazes me that such ancient quality coins can be acquired at affordable prices, those are great Hus!

Good Romans are plentiful. Not surprising when you consider the size and sophistication of that economy and culture. But yes, it's good that so many are available at such reasonable prices. Ironically, when you look at the late Republic and early Empire, the silver coins are much more affordable than the bronzes.

[Hussulo]

I have a few...nothing near the quality of those beauties.

Nice one's Hus.

Always amazes me that such ancient quality coins can be acquired at affordable prices, those are great Hus!

Good Romans are plentiful. Not surprising when you consider the size and sophistication of that economy and culture. But yes, it's good that so many are available at such reasonable prices. Ironically, when you look at the late Republic and early Empire, the silver coins are much more affordable than the bronzes.

That's true, especially in better condition. I guess a lot of bronzes have been damaged after being in the ground for so long. Some of the silver became quite debased as well.

[azda]

I have a few...nothing near the quality of those beauties.

Nice one's Hus.

Always amazes me that such ancient quality coins can be acquired at affordable prices, those are great Hus!

Good Romans are plentiful. Not surprising when you consider the size and sophistication of that economy and culture. But yes, it's good that so many are available at such reasonable prices. Ironically, when you look at the late Republic and early Empire, the silver coins are much more affordable than the bronzes.

That's true, especially in better condition. I guess a lot of bronzes have been damaged after being in the ground for so long. Some of the silver became quite debased as well.

Beautiful coins, really well struck