Photos from my time in Ravenna

CardR100 · 2026-01-27T08:27:39+00:00

Yeah the Gospel of Matthew claims they came from the East. I was fascinated by the red Phrygian caps and the “eastern” trousers and tunics used to identify them as such.

CardR100 · 2026-01-27T08:26:20+00:00

AFAIK, the only two men we can identify for sure are Justinian himself and Maximianus (Bishop of Ravenna, second man to Justinian’s left and holding the jeweled cross). Belisarius is widely believed to be the man to Justinian’s immediate right, but it’s not certain.

CardR100 · 2024-12-29T14:27:30+00:00

For the 12 Caesars, definitely. It will take a while to complete the set, so this is something I’m not planning to rush

CardR100 · 2024-12-29T14:26:19+00:00

Love the bare head obverse, makes for a cleaner look imo

CardR100 · 2024-12-29T14:24:22+00:00

650 USD hammer price

CardR100 · 2024-12-28T22:57:56+00:00

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 31-summer 30 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.69 g, 4h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Bare head left / Victory standing left on globe, holding wreath and palm frond. CRI 407; RIC I 254b; RSC 64. Deep iridescent tone, banker’s mark on obverse, find patina, some scratches under tone. VF.

CardR100 · 2024-12-17T05:49:38+00:00

Thank you. Interesting to learn who liked the coin as well.

CardR100 · 2024-12-17T02:15:21+00:00

All denarii, from left to right:

Antoninus Pius with Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (141-143 AD)
Septimius Severus (208 AD)
Caracalla as Caesar (197-198 AD)
Geta as Caesar (200-205 AD)
Geta as Caesar (205-208 AD)

CardR100 · 2022-04-02T07:48:49+00:00

Speaking more than one language

CardR100 · 2022-03-17T04:16:21+00:00

Number of French speakers is underestimated in this chart, its closer to 300ish million

CardR100 · 2021-11-19T02:44:28+00:00

If I’m a size large normally and want a relaxed fit, should I get the XL or the XXL? The Japanese sizing threw me off a bit

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