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Edited by VisigothKing
12/29/2012 4:27 pm
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Most of my coins were received this year. Although, three of the ones I like the most are these.  Carthage  Diocletian  Faustina II |
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Most of my highlights have been Severan denarii. I won't bore you with them all but here are a few that were my highlights. Alexandria:-  Emesa AVG II C with a II COS reverse:-  Emesa with an obverse of Septimius paired with a Julia Domna reverse:-  Laodicea (a very rare obverse legend variety):-  Not everything was Severan.... I managed a couple of other things too.... A few additions to my Probus collection of Lugdunum (a scarcer reverse type)  A couple of additions to my Eastern Mints Hadrian collection crept in too.....this one having a rare bust type for the eastern mints  Martin Edited by maridvnvm
12/29/2012 7:05 pm
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I fail to get too excited with these Roman ones in general but I must say the Emesa AVG II C has lots of eye appeal ^^ All those are decent coins but for some reason that one just strikes me.
Ancientnoobs tets made my mouth water lots too ^^
Its interesting how different people develop their collection in different directions influenced by many factors including budgets, interests, collecting goals and random chance of what comes their way; some are specialising, some being diverse and all being drawn by different criteria.
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but I must say the Emesa AVG II C has lots of eye appeal My experience is that only about half of the Severus specialists appreciate the abilities shown by at least one of the early Emesa cutters. This coin, of course, also benefits from being high grade but every so often there may just be a coin where the only surviving specimen happens to be EF. Overall it seems like a pretty good year for several of us. |
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I'd have to say that 2012 seemed to be a banner year for we, ancient coin accumulators.
All of the coins listed caught my eye, some were simply astounding.
I'm one of several new collectors of ancient coins and I'm having the time of my life, enhanced greatly by my association with this wonderful site populated by friendly, knowledgeable folks. I so appreciate the kindness that's been showered on me since I've been participating in the forums.
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Aww Coin Addict  |
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 CA Sadly I think I've been a net seller this year so any list from me would be like a 'list of famous people who died this year'. Still, always good to clear the clutter (and double your money!) every now and then, ready for some New Year purchases  |
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I started collecting ancient coins this year, so every purchase is new. In Order Purchased: First Ancient Coin: Constantine I Follis, London Mint  Oldest Coin: Byzantion Thrace 1/2 Siglos  A Roman Denarius: Caracalla Denarius, Rome Mint  Two Very Interesting Coins: Mauryan Empire, Ashoka the Great   The best thing, was joining CCF!! You guys are great!  Altogether, 2012 Was A Great Year!     Windchild  |
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Way too many new coins this year. I thought about listing the images, but it would take up a huge amount of space. Then I thought about listing only my favorite, but I can't pick. They're all my favorites. So, in the end, I will just say 2012 was a good year for my coin collection. I enjoyed seeing everyone else's coins as well. Happy Ancient Coin Collecting New Year.
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You too Bing!
Happy New Year!
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From the x6 2012 collection in review: most expensive coin of 2012 => chimaera and dove  cheapest "keeper-coin" of 2012 => helmet and shield  overall favourite coin of 2012 => Heracles & Medusa   Edited by Bing
12/31/2012 8:46 pm
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The last is still one of my favorites. I keep looking to upgrade mine but never see a well struck one with clear bottom headless body, left hook and top head all on flan on the same coin.
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 that one is gorgeous. |
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