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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I finally have time to post this coin. I bought it from one of my trusted sources (aka the people who get all my money). I am slowly but surely getting examples of Drusus, Germanicus, Agrippa, et al. I really enjoy these coins because they were of the elite but never held the supreme power. I can happily say I crossed Drusus off of my list and what a coin to do it with. Drusus Caesar AE As minted by Emperor Tiberius (Rome AD 23) Obv. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N bare head of Drusus left Rv. PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER around large S C Sear 1794 RIC (Tiberius) 45 10.92 grams 26mm   My pictures aren't the best but even with them you can see the stunning portrait of Drusus. It suckered me in when I first saw it. Edited by Whizb4ng
03/03/2014 5:56 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Wow, what a coin, breathtaking :)
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
946 Posts |
Great photos, and most of all, a Great coin!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
4208 Posts |
Wow, very nice. Will you be displaying the whole period (12 Caesars and Co)? You dont want those sitting out of sight.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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I should reword my sentence. I don't have examples of the others yet! The right one hasn't come up yet. I should say
'I will be slowly but surely gathering examples'
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Moderator
 United States
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Wow! excellent coin and not an easy one to find. Congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My pictures aren't the best I must be missing something here ..... Your photos are superb ! (SVPERBVS) Very nice coin. We must find you a good Germanicus to balance out the collection. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Thanks for the compliments!
As for the photos I still need to get better with lighting. You can see the glare on the top of his head. It is also hard to get the colours to come out on a tablet.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3446 Posts |
You might try a piece of wax paper to diffuse the light a bit and or
a small white index card to reflect light opposite from the source.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
579 Posts |
I'll test it out FR thanks. I think maybe if I close the blind a little bit it will work out a little bit better. This is 100% natural light. I am definitely going to try an index card on the opposite side I think the box I was using was black.
I am definitely saving up for either Germanicus or this fellows 'grandpappy' Agrippa.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Very nice coin, I dont have one yet either. Its not a cheap one for sure, but imo its better to spend a little more for gems like these! congrats
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
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Yes, a really nice example whizb4ng. Great portrait and very pleasant patina
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