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Valued Member
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I have attempted to attribute this one but feel free to correct my work. RIC44 (b) IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate and draped bust right/ ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear. I bought this one off ebay for $40. To me the coin appears to be in EF+ condition and I am keeping my fingers crossed. I took a gamble hoping the surface of the coin is in good shape. I will post pictures this weekend when the coin arrives.   Edited by w00zi
05/07/2012 9:34 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very nice coin--and I think the details will look sharper in person!  |
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Very nice buy, excellent detail. I believe it's an Antoninianus. Not sure of the RIC #.
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Valued Member
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I believe it's an Antoninianus You are correct it is indeed an antoninianus. My bad. Edited by w00zi
05/07/2012 9:37 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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In double checking the attribution, I had some difficulty distinguishing the difference between RIC 44(b) and 106 (a), but in the end, I think you are correct. The difference is yours I believe is cuirassed, while RIC 106(a) is just draped. Obviously, I still have trouble with "cuirassed" when attributing. Nice coin and I think you may finbd the surface to be better in hand. Generally, the coins I acquire on-line look much better in hand.
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Valued Member
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coins I acquire on-line look much better in hand I too have had the same experience but you defiantly need to know what to look for in low quality seller photos. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm a picky grader and would require the ear to be boldly separated from the crown before considering an EF grade but the fuzzy photo suggests that this is a good looking coin whatever you call it and worth $40 easily.
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The coin arrived today. I am quite happy with the obverse but the reverse has some wear.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice coin but VF. I don't own a Philip I'd call EF either.
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Valued Member
United States
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I agree that the coin grades around VF
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Your photo looks so much better than the sellers images. I think you have a very nice coin. I have several Philip denarii. This is my best:  Edited by Bing
05/10/2012 7:58 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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 Your coin turned out to look much better--well done! |
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