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I've always liked coins from Viminacium, and this is nice especially noting that it is a Sestertius. One of my first coins I cleaned was an AE32 of Gordian III from Viminacium. I love the symbolism of the Bull and Lion referring to the two legions stationed there, Legio VII Claudia, and Legio IIII Flavia Felix.
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Thats a very nice Trajan Decius!
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echizento => what, no snake!!?  => nice bull & lion |
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Steve, I'll have to go out and catch some.
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#3, is one of my oldest provinicals. The coin is rather dark and grainy but still makes my favorite list. It is 22mm coin of Augustus from Amphilpolis, the reverse depicts Artemis riding a bull.   |
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echizento => first it's all snakes and now it's all bulls!! => jokes ... good lookin' coins, my friend!!  Edited by stevex6
06/06/2012 8:17 pm
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#2 is a Sestertius of Gordian III 238-244 AD,from Viminacium Moesia it is 30mm and 18.5 grams. Reverse is Moesia standing between a Bull and Lion. Reference AMNG 83 IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG PMS COL VIM/ ANIIII   |
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Very nice. I like the bull and lion reverse.
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Rather than wait until tomorrow I'm going to post my #1 coin now. This is my favorite provincial because of the detail of the bust of emperor Gordian III. It is from Hadrianoplolis, in Thrace. It is asn AE26 and the reverse depicts Athena leaning on a shield and holding a spear. Moushmov #2695. Thank you all for your comments.   |
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Echizento you have some nice coins.
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Whoa! Nice Gordian III Echizento! Love the detail and patina! Very nice!
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I love that last one. He sure has a pronounced Roman nose, doesn't he!
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Yeah, could have been used as a Ski Jump.  |
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