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Bedrock of the Community
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Novice question, why are these late empire coins so hard to find in nice condition?
augustus1 yours are the nicest I have seen compared to what I see in dealers inventory.
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The simple answer is because the empire was in decline and only a small amount of coins were being struck. Base metal coinage had little to no value. `
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Pillar of the Community
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And they wore down quickly.
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Pillar of the Community
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When I finally found that first Marcian I posted, I was in London at Baldwin's and they knew it was very remarkable and priced it accordingly. Now, years later, I am still happy I bought it. Sometimes an outstanding coin is worth the extra cost.
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There are only ten emperors left and they are rare to extremely rare. So with this post this thread has reached the end. Would love to see some of these rare emperors here. The last line-up is: Libius Severus, Anthemius, Olybrius, Leo II, Glycerius, Julius Nepos, Zeno, Romulus Augustus, Basiliscus, and Leontius.
I want to thank Bing and Jerry for starting this thread. I also want to thank all of you for posting all your great coins and keeping this thread going.
I've enjoyed being one of the host, and hope that you all enjoyed this thread.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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My last two coins for this thread:
Libius Severus Edited by VisigothKing
04/08/2013 01:04 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Zeno
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Excellent job running the end of the thread.
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Wow VK a Libius Severus and Zeno, your nack in finding the most obscure coins amazes me.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thanks for a great thread, it's been another learning experience for me.
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Beautiful coin malamute  . |
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Great thread. Thanks everyone.
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