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United Kingdom
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Hello! I first just want to say I'm very excited  at the moment as I have just bought my first decent roman Antoninianus. My Ancient collection only really consisted of the common stuff(Constantine's, Domitian, etc) until now... This Florianus Antoninianus(He was only Emperor for 88 days!):   This pictures are just the ones which I've taken straight of ebay so I'll get some decent ones up when I receive the coin. I haven't got round to attributing it yet so if anyone feels the urge to please feel free, it will be much appreciated! Finally, I payed the mighty price of £22.00 for it which I don't think is to bad. What do you guys think? |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I think great for a guy who only ruled for 88 days! Cant beat that.
I was going to comment on how odd the portrait is - didnt recognise it. I've never seen even a picture of this guy's coinage!
Now you've been reeled in - put a cap on your spending before its too late!
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Valued Member
 United Kingdom
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I've got to!, I've spent just over £50 in the last two days all on ancient coins! I'm addicted to scanning the Ancient category on ebay to find coins ending soon and at low prices; my small hobby is buying and selling mainly modern(post 1600) coinage in job-lots and selling it on to make a bit of extra money(Mainly to fund my upcoming Uni fees). Pretty much my weeks profit so far has been blown on Ancient coinage which I will plan to 'sell' on, however I will guarantee that I still own them in five years time! They are just too interesting! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I was going to comment on how odd the portrait is No offense if he's anybody's relative, but the guy has a face like the end of cudgel.  But I think it's distinctive--congrats on your purchase!  |
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I was going to comment on how odd the portrait is He reminds me a bit of the hunchback of Notre Dame; Florian was a funny looking fellow...  Edited by Coinage123
12/05/2012 6:32 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Cool coin...the ancient bug sounds bad best id noot get bit lol
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£22.00 I think you did very, very well indeed  My only Florian was about £15 and its a barely recognisable piece of poop compared to yours. Yours has silvering and looks great, I'm a skinflint and I'd still pay twice what you paid for it! Congrats, keep buying like this and not only will you have a beautiful collection but you'll also have coins you can sell for 'profit' should you ever need to in the future. |
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United Kingdom
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Im just concerned that if I stop buying I might get withdrawal symptoms  lol. I Have got a lot of coins for the money in the past few days though; my ancient collection has doubled if not tripled in size. |
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 United States
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A very nice coin with a lot of silvering. Coins of Florian aren't easy to find in nice condition. I still don't have one of his.
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Pillar of the Community
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No offense if he's anybody's relative, but the guy has a face like the end of cudgel  Its a face even a dog wouldn't lick! |
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United States
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Nice coin. I can't tell you too much about it other than it was minted in Ticinum (modern day Pavia),in northern Italy. This is apparent from the "T" in the exergue on the reverse.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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bobbyhelmet--  well played. |
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United States
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Another good score for the home team. Nice coin and great price. I like your idea of scrounging ebay close to the end and scooping up bargains. It's a often the most fun I have all day. In fact, I'm on my way back to see if I scored. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is a remarkably good price for a Florian in that condition. Congratulations!
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C123, Wow very nice coin to start,i don't think any one give him and guff, he looks like a pretty tuff cookie..  |
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Posted 12/05/2012 6:27 pm
