Hauptmann Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Hello to all,Eric is right, any cleaning of coins is a serious matter, specially when dealing with base metal. As Dan mentions, patinas are desirable. It is such a theme that in my decades collecting Roman coins I still prefer not to manipulate them. I rather leave that job to profesionals.Dan, to scan the coins you normally have to play with the ilumination. There are so many Roman coins dealing with the military history of the empire and before the Empire. Here I just post a denary of the Imperatorial period (between the Republic and the Empire or Civil Wars Period) This coins was issued by Marc Antony (43-28 BC) and there is one for each legion. The coin here presented is of the 5th Legion as can be seen under the standarts and eagle LEG V. The other side presents a sailing Galley.It is possible to have a Military History of Rome just from its coins. The weapons is just one of the subjects.EduardoHi Eduardo,Emails sent. So many beautiful pieces and so much history in such small packages! It will never cease to amaze me. If only these small objects could talk... but of course that goes for so much of what we collect. One can only imagine the soldiers, merchants, politicians and rich and poor folk alike who all handled such coins and used them in everyday commerce. And they are also miniature works of art as well. An awful lot in such a small piece of metal.Love the one you posted last... have seen several on Ebay but generally they're fairly worn down. There's one particular one I have been dying to get an example of... but I'll have to find an example to show you. The Emperor might have been Vespacian but on the reverse is an eagle which is very similar to that used on our Washington Quarter all these years... well at least before the state quarters altered the reverse design.Dan
Eduardo Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Hello Dan, I guess you refer to this Vespasian Denary. The example in my collection is not of the best but you can get the idea. As you say, the Roman coins, as so many of the items in our collections, encase so much history: military, political, artistic and you mention it. I have a special passion for Roman coins. If you want to see some more pieces of the Flavian Dinasty have a look here: http://www.grifomultimedia.it/adg/monrom/flavia.htm#Eduardo
Hauptmann Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Hello Dan, I guess you refer to this Vespasian Denary. The example in my collection is not of the best but you can get the idea. As you say, the Roman coins, as so many of the items in our collections, encase so much history: military, political, artistic and you mention it. I have a special passion for Roman coins. If you want to see some more pieces of the Flavian Dinasty have a look here: http://www.grifomultimedia.it/adg/monrom/flavia.htm#EduardoHi Eduardo,Terrific site! I'll be going through it in more detail later. Very enlightening and well laid out. And oh how I love the eagle on your coin! That is a beautiful piece! Many thanks for posting both. Dan
Eduardo Posted January 18, 2007 Posted January 18, 2007 (edited) To all interested in military history and Roman coins.I have just found this 10 years old web site that is fantastic. Not only deals with Roman coins related to military history: Legions, battles, warriors, but even has a section on the bricks made by the specialized personel traaveling with the legions and weapons. I have not gone through all the site but wanted to share this "discovery" with the friends in the GMIC.http://www.romancoins.info/Content.htmlEduardo Edited January 18, 2007 by Eduardo
Finnishlion178 Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 That one does not look Roman. It looks more Midevial to me.
Paul R Posted October 27, 2007 Author Posted October 27, 2007 Thank you all for your additions. I really like the Silver coin a lot!!Which coin looks medieval, Finnishlion178?
Finnishlion178 Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Well, I was talking about your arrowpoint a page back.
Paul R Posted October 27, 2007 Author Posted October 27, 2007 I would like to learn more. Where can I find information on this type of arrow head?RegardsPaul
Snoopy Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 (edited) Hi I really like this thread. I only have a few roman coins, but nothing like what you have in your collections. Isn't it fascinating to be able to hold something thats nearly 2000 years old? It really gets my imagination going. Excellent spear and arrow head you have there, Paul.Snoopy Edited October 27, 2007 by Snoopy
nesredep Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Hi I really like this thread. I only have a few roman coins, but nothing like what you have in your collections. Isn't it fascinating to be able to hold something thats nearly 2000 years old? It really gets my imagination going. Excellent spear and arrow head you have there, Paul.SnoopyHello!I agree with you. RegardsNesredep
VINLAND30 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Here are some items that are not German or LW related. The first is an old iron spear head. I was informed that it was Roman. Can someone give me a time era?I collect artifacts too this is a Saxon buckle fit for a king my favorite in my collection, Nice piece I have a few myself like this.
Eric Stahlhut Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I collect artifacts too this is a Saxon buckle fit for a king my favorite in my collection, Nice piece I have a few myself like this.what are the materials? silver, gold, amber, and schorl?
VINLAND30 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 what are the materials? silver, gold, amber, and schorl?Solid gold and the most of the buckle is solid silver, garnets (stoones) and then some type of pasta or stone? Where did you get your piece? It looks like it is from the Balkans.
Hauptmann Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 My latest additions and the first since 2007 (yes, been WAY too long!). First off a TRAJAN Silver Denarius 97-117 AD:
Hauptmann Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 I'm getting a sudden urge to watch I, Claudius again... can't imagine why... Dan :cheers:
Odulf Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 Interesting topic! I will add some of my collection of Roman fallus symbols, carried by many soldiers as a good-luck charm.
Paul R Posted April 26, 2012 Author Posted April 26, 2012 Those are some amazing artifacts Dan and Odulf!!! Lets see more!
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