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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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I like big bronze... Bought these coins for just 50 euro's total, Which is a great deal I think (separate buys) They are both keepers for me, I like! Lucius Verus, 32mm   Faustina Senior RIC 1143 (diameter and weight unknown, dont have it yet)   |
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Valued Member
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I like the Faustina....very nice indeed. Both are fine coins...
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Moderator
 United States
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Two nice coins. Any sestertius is a plus in my book. Congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
4208 Posts |
Nice Lucius Verus...would you believe, I have that exact issue? Mines pretty...crud. Its a rescue project really. Id post a picture, but its exactly like yours except for deeeeep pits of corrosion and BD.
Also, that is one thick Faustina - thats going to be a heavy one!
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Pillar of the Community
 Netherlands
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Oh really Ben? What a coincidence ;-). The Lucius verus is my favorite, the bust is so sharp
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3447 Posts |
Whats not to like ! I like these issues which are from the victory tour Verus took through the East. Before he drank himself to death ! The legend VIC PAR on the standard takes on a whole new meaning.
Faustina (senior) is still an affordable option too. Good portrait.
You made an excellent purchase !
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Any sestertius is a plus in my book.  fabulous coins So satisfying in hand! Even the worn ones are wonderful. |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Nice coins Dutch, nothing like a sesterius in the hand to make you feel good!
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Indeed! I like these big bronzes.. for me its most of the time a denarius or sestertius in preference
Edited by Dutchgulden
11/21/2013 2:34 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Here are new photos of Faustina made after I received it. The faustina sestertius is really thick!   |
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Posted 11/20/2013 6:07 pm
