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Two not-so-recent acquisitions. I don't usually go for damaged coins but undamaged (and less worn in the case of my sestertius) versions of these coins would go for way more than what I got them at: $10 and $12 respectively. I couldn't resist.
Julian II Siliqua Obv: DN CL IVLIANVS AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right Rev: VOTIS V MVLTIS X within wreath, TR-palm branch in ex, Trier mint, RIC 365  Hadrian Sestertius (my first sestertius, but it's browner and duller in hand now, ever since I treated it for BD) Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped, and bust right Rev: FELICITATI AVG COS III PP. galley travelling left with oarsmen and steerman at helm, standard on stern, S-C in fields, RIC 706, Cohen 657  If anyone else has damaged but scarce coins, feel free to post them here  Edited by VisigothKing
01/24/2013 9:17 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Id be happy with the Julian for sure, for a good price. Second I'm not sure about.
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Pillar of the Community
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For the price you paid I think you did VERY well.
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Pillar of the Community
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I'd take both of those coins for that price. Especially that Hadrian Sestertius with the galley.
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The Julian II not so much, but the Hadrain is a good deal.
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Vk, great price, looks like some one was mad at Julian, tried to tear him in two.. nice coins..  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Julian looks shocked at his rough treatment. Even with some damage, they're still history! |
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Both would look fine in my collection. And for the record, the Hadrian with the galley would be my choice if I had to choose between the two. Congrats.
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Thanks guys! |
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I would agree with some others, the hole in the galley example I could live with. Yes, its a distraction but not overly.
While I love Julian II's coins, I simply would never be happy with that example.
But, to each his own, and if you like them at that price more power to you. Every coin needs a home. :)
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Posted 01/24/2013 9:43 pm
