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Congratulations indeed on achieving your goals - that is the true nature of our collecting hobby.
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That Nerva is really great. Well done!
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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08/02/2019 11:14 pm
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Really nice set! Here is my modest set... in sestertius (except the Nerva). finished it with a Commodus  Edited by Claudius
08/03/2019 7:57 pm
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Thanks for the comments guys..Really appreciated! @ Bob..I get very easily distracted and have so many 'GOALS', which increases every month, that I basically stumble across completing some of them eventually...But last month  I made a 'NEW GOAL' to finish all the other 'GOALS' before making any new 'GOALS'  ....Which leads me nicely onto ... @ Claudius..Great set! Really like the contrast of the different patinas.. Thanks for sharing...Which was the most difficult to acquire?....I've just purchased my first Sestertius of Antonius Pius which I recently posted..A big wow factor with size and weight..As a new 'GOAL' for next year ('distracted') is to complete the 5 good emperors set in big bronzes like you but maybe with Sestertius, Dupondius and As of each 5....  @ Finn...Thanks...I managed to pick up all these for less than $30 except the Trajan and Nerva and tried to keep as nice a portrait as pos...I'm not into 'shiny' in general so went for more toned coins....As for the two 'M' words probably a new 'GOAL' for next year will be to find them in bronze but haven't checked out prices yet! But think they can be found for under $200? And yeh let me know if you spot a cheap Plotina  Thanks to all Paul |
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I think Nerva is the most difficult to acquire - for me anyway. The plan was to create the set with all Sestertius... but his were just too darn expensive. I did come across some very low grade ones I could afford but I really, really liked the portrait that dupondius - so I made the exception.
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A very nice portrait too!...And I agree a Nerva Sestertius can be expensive I'll probably have to do it by layaway....Paul
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Well @Finn235 came up trumps yet again..Thanks Steve really appreciated! A nice little Plotina....To complete the 'chicas' of the 5 good emperors set I've been collecting... A tough lady to find at a decent price and one that I know I will never be able to afford in silver... Plotina, AE18 of Gordus-Julia, Lydia. 98-117. Magistrate Poplios. ΠΛΩTEINA CEBACTH, draped bust right / EΠI ΠOΠΛIOY ΓOΡΔHNΩ, Zeus seated left, holding patera and sceptre. BMC 18.....Ref wildwinds(thanks)  And here's the set...  |
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I love the fact that you added the wives and they all have beautiful detail! Finn came through for me as well in completing my Constantinian dynasty set, which I still have to post.
BTW you've just inspired me to make an effort to complete my set. I stumbled across an unidentified Roman which turned out to be Nerva (obviously low grade), so I'm almost there.
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I know little about ancients but can certainly appreciate handsome coins like those, and the satisfaction of completing s set! |
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Nice going, Paul. Congrats.
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Thanks for the comments!...... I've really enjoyed collecting this set and have learnt sooo much on the journey.... I will add a Commodus/Crispina...Lucius Verus/Lucilla and eventually an Aelius...in Silver... At the moment I'm collecting the same emperors but in Sestertius, Dupondius and As....And will add them to the set as they arrive.....Paul Quote:
completing my Constantinian dynasty set, which I still have to post. Looking forward to seeing your set @travelcoin..... |
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Canada
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Hi Palouche,
What a nice collection you have. I also plan to have the 5 good emperors but for instance I only have 2 (trajan and antonius pius).
You mentionned that you had most coins (except trajan and nerva) for under 30$. That is impressive. Where did you buy your coins? Personnaly I haven't seen such good deals !
Regards,
Marcussian
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11/24/2019 7:49 pm
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Congrats on completing the set @Paul! I'm excited for you - that was a terriffic deal on the Plotina, thanks entirely to it being misattributed as Agrippina II by the auction house! I only caught it because it's a die match to my own example:  Sadly, that isn't the end of the road if one wants to collect *all* of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty... - Marciana, sister of Trajan (Pricey!) - Divus Trajan Pater, Biological father of Trajan (doable) - Matidia, niece of Trajan (Pricey!) - Antinous, Hadrian's boy toy (Extremely pricey!) - Galerius Antoninus, Antoninus Pius' biological son (Exceptionally rare) - Domitia Lucilla, Marcus Aurelius' mommy (Only a few known examples) - Annius Verus Caesar, younger brother of Commodus (Doable with patience) And it is also worth noting that many consider the little stick figure babies on the many Fecunditas / Pietas issues of Faustina II to be representative of her living children at the time.... |
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Congrats on completing the set Thanks Steve but it came down to your sharp eyes! I would think that most CCF members, including myself, would have skipped past this unless they were actually looking for an Agrippina II coin?....Thanks again a great find! @marcussian.....The AP, H and MA I'm pretty sure were all well under $30 and purchased from ebay sellers that I've used for years....Some of the other coins are from CCF members...You just have to keep your eyes open, be patient and they will eventually arrive....Paul |
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