Posted 03/01/2022 6:43 pm
Wonderful portrait indeed, Paul. I looked at sssso many examples of Phillip over the course of the past month or so. This portrait really stood out as superior. Such fine attention to detail around the eye...and the bone structure of the cheek. Makes me wonder if the die cutter had access to a sculpted bust of the emperor.
I'm pleased that you are enjoying these posts as much as I am, and I truly appreciate your additions of some fantastic silvers that have inspired you. The denarii you post offer an entertaining contrast to the portraits on the larger size coins. The "soft toning" you mention is an attractive element of silver. There is a warmth to it that cannot be captured in cold bronze.
An interesting crack: Yesss, I totally agree with you, Paul. Such imperfections lend further interest and character to a coin. It speaks of the human hands that created these marvels. I have an earlier post of a Hadrian sestertius with a severe arched fissure. A perfect imperfection!
I'm pleased that you are enjoying these posts as much as I am, and I truly appreciate your additions of some fantastic silvers that have inspired you. The denarii you post offer an entertaining contrast to the portraits on the larger size coins. The "soft toning" you mention is an attractive element of silver. There is a warmth to it that cannot be captured in cold bronze.
An interesting crack: Yesss, I totally agree with you, Paul. Such imperfections lend further interest and character to a coin. It speaks of the human hands that created these marvels. I have an earlier post of a Hadrian sestertius with a severe arched fissure. A perfect imperfection!
Edited by circusmax120
03/01/2022 6:45 pm
03/01/2022 6:45 pm
