guy 156 Report post Posted March 1, 2023 (edited) Here is an interesting article on some of the most fascinating and beautiful coins assessed by NGC Ancient Certification service. The background of the above coin is interesting: Quote The aureus above is among the finest specimens of this rare issue showing Manlia Scantilla. She was empress during the brief reign of her husband, Didius Julianus (A.D. 193), who was proclaimed emperor after buying the right to rule at an auction held by the Praetorian Guards. The reverse shows the goddess Juno holding a patera and scepter with a peacock at her feet. https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/11134/NGC-Ancient-coins/ Images courtesy of Classical Numismatic Group, Heritage Auctions, Numismatica Ars Classica, Ira & Larry Goldberg, and Jean Elsen & ses Fils. Edited March 1, 2023 by guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
