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FVRIVS RVFVS's Last 20 Posts
| Geta Denarius - Fake Or Unlisted Mule?
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FVRIVS RVFVS
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 Posted 08/10/2024 11:51 am
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I agree the style does seem off
The eye in particular has a cartoonish look
(The Simpsons ?)
I found my Caligula mule on eBay so anything is possible !
But it was also misattributed to Germanicus and came from a "reliable" German seller
Which gave me the confidence to snipe it with a fat bid !
I had it NGC encapsulated
(for my heirs)
In this case your caution seems well advised
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| Septimius Severus Sestertius Attribution (Dubious)
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FVRIVS RVFVS
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Posted 08/04/2024 4:44 pm
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Seeing Severus I am reminded of an impulse (auction) purchase I made several years back
Initially I was somewhat sceptical as the price tag was very very reasonable
Almost too reasonable !
Someone here at CCF pointed out that ANS has what certainly appears to be a die match !
Well that was a great comfort !
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces270268.html
RIC IV.1#798
My problem lies with the description given
"Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod in centre, and holding roll in left hand; before him, on left, Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing right, extending right hand over tripod; behind and between them, Pietas or Concordia"
The date of AD 210 seems right
No problem there
S Severus over on right side ?
Nearly beardless ?
I suppose it's possible
Caracalla on the left beardless ?
Doubtful
Pietas/Concordia between sporting a 'spiked' beard and looking too much like Severus ?
No way .
Until recently I wasn't too bothered
But of late I have sent (more than a few) coins to NGC for encapsulation
I have generally been against the practice but since my 'stroke' two years ago I have endeavored to leave some favorites for my heirs !
Since the encapsulation with proper attribution costs a few pesos I would like it to be accurate
While most of my submissions have been quite satisfactory
Several others have serious shortcomings !
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| Greek Coin Bought In Lebanon
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FVRIVS RVFVS
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Posted 08/01/2024 1:06 pm
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Always wise to be skeptical when purchasing . especially ancients !
Lots of things are against the rules
But that doesn't mean they aren't commonly found in shoppes and 'tavernas' across the world
(Lebanon has much weightier issues at present)
This actually is a 'garden variety' AE of a type commonly found throughout the area
It could be a fake .
But more likely genuine
They were produced in the millions and are about as rare a rusty nail found on a New England roadside
Slightly more valuable .
But probably less than a cup of coffee
The Omphalos is an interesting "stone"
Not a rock !
Perhaps similar in nature to the 'Kaa'ba' found in Mecca the Omphalos represented the navel or bellybutton of Mother Earth and was located in sanctuary of Delphi where the priestess of Apollo served
Many scholars believe it to have been a black iron/nickel meteorite hence its origin from the god Cronos (Uranus)
The father of the Olympians
Try placing dark coins on a dark background
The camera is reading the light background
Hence the coin under exposes |
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| Cleaned As Much As I Dare.
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FVRIVS RVFVS
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Posted 07/19/2024 07:41 am
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Very distinctive Ticinum style follis
Unfortunate that the reverse has the surface corrosion beneath
I think it best to leave well enough alone
The green lends 'character'
The pitting gives none
Soak in olive oil to darken a bit
But I would leave well enough alone |
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| Need ID Help- Roman Coins?
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FVRIVS RVFVS
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Posted 04/23/2024 11:35 am
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Well the top 'coin' purports to be an AE medallion of emperor Caracalla from Pergamon where he visited the shrine of Asklepios AD 214 seeking relief from ailments
(seen holding serpent entwined staff front of horse)
But it does look odd .
I was perfectly happy to condemn it until I looked it up on acsearch and saw how many that had been both tooled and smoothed !
Unfortunately ..
Many people can't leave well enough alone and do some odd things to valuable coins !
Not saying it is genuine .
But no longer sure it hasn't been "vandalized"
Especially around the eye and nose !
Both of which look atrocious
The nose is at least two sizes too small !
The reverse shows some signs of what may have been water corrosion
The obverse may have been similar which may have prompted someone literally try and carve into it
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| Inherited A Couple Ancient Roman Coins Curious Of Value
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FVRIVS RVFVS
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Posted 04/11/2024 1:26 pm
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Apologies .
You asked question about 'rarity' and possible 'value'
Then you get answers to everything but !
This type of Roman Imperial coin (follis) came into existence AD 296 with the reforms of emperor Diocletian
After 40 plus years of economic chaos Diocletian opted to throw out the old system and bring in a new standard of value
The follis
The Roman Army was a huge operation and coins were minted primarily to pay the 'troops'
In gem condition these can bring $50 or $100 or more !
But this one is rather worn with no trace of the 'silvering' which once covered the surfaces
A quick sale might result in a $10
List for it awhile and maybe a $20
Disappointing for something 1700 years old but .
Many people seem to have trouble believing they are even real !
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| Inherited A Couple Ancient Roman Coins Curious Of Value
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FVRIVS RVFVS
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Posted 04/11/2024 09:00 am
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Well it definitely is Maximianus
Later half first reign . probably circa 300-305
'Max' holds the record as a three time office holder making his first comeback in alliance with his son Maxentius (arch foe of Constantine) then later aligning with Constantine through marriage of his daughter before plotting yet another comeback earned him a free haircut !
Twelve inches off the top
By the portrait style alone I can eliminate many western mints
London is out
Trier is out
Lugdunum is out
Ticinum not
Carthage is out as is Rome
My money is on Aquileia
Really sticking my neck out .
Sacra Moneta reverse !
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