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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
OK, so I have not purchased any coins in many months as my wife and I have been saving for a big purchase which we just payed off. I saw this coin and immediately snatched it up. So quickly in fact that I missed the fact (which was clearly in the description) that it is holed and filled. Oh well, at first I thought I got an incredible bargain but I think I still did alright. I guess I can't be too choosy with Galba and it is a Big ole' sestertius. Not a bad way to get back into the swing of things. Galba (A.D. 68 - 69) Orichalcum Sestertius, A.D. 68, Rome, 36mm, 25.24g, 180°, RIC I, 309, holed and filled. Obv: IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P. Laureate, draped bust right. Rev: LIBERTAS PVBLICA. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and scepter; S C in field.  Edited by MartiVltori
11/15/2014 01:06 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
513 Posts |
The hole is in about as unobtrusive a place as you could ask for. It's got a great portrait.
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Pillar of the Community
1121 Posts |
That is one good looking 'Galba'. If you ever want to sell it, see me. I am definitely interested.  And I have never said that to any other member about any other coin. Edited by Topcat7
11/15/2014 06:14 am
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
I like this coin hole and all. The hole isn't in a bad place and was filled nicely. Galba is one that I don't have and I would have snatched this coin also.
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Pillar of the Community
3772 Posts |
Excellent portrait, you can't complain 'MartiVltori'.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Holed and filled?
QUITE an acceptable coin in this case!
Nice portrait to boot!
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Pillar of the Community
Germany
1852 Posts |
A nice coin you got there, with a good rendition of Galba's severe expression. One of my favorite emperor to collect.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
870 Posts |
Thanks for all the nice comments. I was a little disappointed when I saw the hole after I bought it but once I got the coin in hand, I was really happy with it.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
WAY much better than mine. Great portrait, lovely patina. Hole does not matter.
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Pillar of the Community
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WAY much better than mine. So true, I would be ashamed to show mine in comparison. |
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United States
4973 Posts |
yeah, that's still a nice lookin' coin MV!
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Posted 11/15/2014 06:13 am
