Yet another Roman!

Sylvestius

Severus Alexander (222-235) successor to the despot Emperor Elagabalus.

Annona on the reverse, minted c.232.

CIVITAS

A nice example. I like the Annona with corn ears reverse types.

Millertime

I like these Ancient Romans. Here's the (4) I've won on eBay the last couple months.

Roman 1
Roman 2
Roman 3
Roman 4

Millertime

Sylvestius

Roman coins are just cool!


Doesn't mean i've gone off medieval though!

Aethelred

I don't collect ancient coins anymore (other than ancient Britain), but I do think every collector should own a few ancient roman coins! That is a nice example Simon.

Sylvestius

<< <i>I don't collect ancient coins anymore (other than ancient Britain), but I do think every collector should own a few ancient roman coins! That is a nice example Simon. >>




I officially collect Romans now in addition to my medieval. Afterall i went and bought Vol. 1 of the Sear catalogue, which i would not have done unless i was serious!


I've pretty much given up with stuff minted after 1399 it just doesn't appeal much to me anymore. I have the odd set on the go after that date and i'll keep adding to them. But with thee Romans i feel like a newbie again! I'm actually having fun.

Aethelred

<< <i>Afterall i went and bought Vol. 1 of the Sear catalogue, which i would not have done unless i was serious! >>



I bought the first two and will buy the third when it comes out, but I still don't consider myself serious!




<< <i>But with thee Romans i feel like a newbie again! I'm actually having fun. >>



That is what it is all about! It is great to run across something you know nothing about and dive in. Can I assume a bright young lad like yourself has read Tacitus and Suetonius?

Sylvestius

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<< <i>Afterall i went and bought Vol. 1 of the Sear catalogue, which i would not have done unless i was serious! >>



I bought the first two and will buy the third when it comes out, but I still don't consider myself serious!




<< <i>But with thee Romans i feel like a newbie again! I'm actually having fun. >>



That is what it is all about! It is great to run across something you know nothing about and dive in. Can I assume a bright young lad like yourself has read Tacitus and Suetonius? >>




I'm reading the Annals of Rome now so you can say 'ish' to the first one. Just been dealing with Germanicus' exploits in Germania, Little boots has appeared briefly, and Tiberius is storing up grudges... i expect when he goes into seclusion on his island that's when it goes downhill with that Emperor.

As mentionned Gaius has already made a brief appearance the notoriety of that Emperor preceeds him by a long way.


Suetonius i have and i've been reading it in bits and bats, but i've yet to sit down properly with this. Both books seem to be fairly lucidly written, alot clearer and straight forward than i expected them to be.

I do also have the book about the later Roman Emperors from Nerva to Elagabalus (and what a sour note to finish a book on!), i've been reading the chapter on Commodus so far.

The nutcases and despotic Emperors are always far more vivid and entertaining (from a reading point of view) than the Marcus Aurelius' of this world. But that's just my view.

As you can tell i'm eagerly looking forward to reading the bits on Caligula and Nero. Although to be honmest i think Nero's reputation as the worst Emperor is in no way justified. Sure he was a nutter and yes he did cruel things, but Caligula/Commodus/Elagabalus make him look like a saint.


And they all make the nastiest king of England, Henry I, look like a thoroughly nice chap who you'd love to invite round for tea and lampreys.

Aethelred

Simon, The Folio Society has an edition of "The Twelve Ceasars" that is superb, if you can find it I think you will agree that it is the best edition of Suetonius avaliable.