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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I second TJ's opinion on the Gordian. The first coin is VF IMO.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5155 Posts |
What about we make it a little interesting with this Andronicus I Comnenus Constantinople Billon trachy. 1183-1185 AD. A marvlous "Fire" Patina....eh?  |
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  United States
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I find this coin type a bit difficult to grade because of the way they were struck. To find a fully struck coin with clear and well centered images is uncommon IMO, they are often off centered and one side might be stronger stuck than the other. I'm a little partial to this coin so I might grade it a little high. I would say VF.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
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Valued Member
Canada
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
How about this one?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
1569 Posts |
I would go for a VF+ on that, nice coin, well centred and nice portrait.
You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5155 Posts |
VF+ obverse, VF- reverse...gives it a solid VF all around...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5155 Posts |
What about this one... Rhodes AR Didrachm (6.64g) 387-304 BC Obverse: 3/4 facing head of Helios Reverse: Hibiscus (ROSE) Monogram E  |
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
Very nice coin, I really like the reverse on this type. Overall grade of VF.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
1569 Posts |
Looks like a really nice coin, the bust almost jumps out at you. I would go for aVF based on the wear on the face.
You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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United States
23731 Posts |
How about this one?   |
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Valued Member
United States
188 Posts |
I would probably grade aVF because of missing legend and overall wear.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3229 Posts |
I agree that the Andronicus I Comnenus Constantinople Billon trachy is hard to grade, but I will try, but before I do I would like to say that I think it is an attractive coin, no matter the grade. So here goes: As a net grade I would call it Fine+ maybe Vf if I could better see what may be a very worn die.
Sept Sev gets a VF.
Rhodes gets a solid VF with a + for appeal:)
AP gets a VF:)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You vs. NGC for grading. http://www.ngccoin.com/ancients/grading.aspxNGC graded this coin between G-MS like "normal". Then "graded" the Strike _/5 and the Surface _/5. Feel free to grade with just a Net grade as usual if you like and skip the Strike and Surface:) Just though it might be fun:) Maximinus I / Pax   |
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