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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Described as "Augustus AE dupondius, altar of Lugdunum", this is another coin that got my attention; the patina is one factor, and having a coin from Augustus would be another  Right now I'm researching what is a reasonable price for this coin--if you have any ideas please share, and thanks!   33mm, 10.80 grams Edited by DVCollector
11/06/2011 04:31 am
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Valued Member
Serbia (Srbija)
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Nice. Hard to find in this condition with good patina. Well, what price are seller asking for this coin?
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Valued Member
Serbia (Srbija)
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And usually I dont ask for price when I see coin like this,i just buy it no matter of price.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Now that is a beauty. As you know I love patina and this coin is in excellent shape. I looked around and this coin can cost a wide range. From $40-50 to upwards of $300. I found two that are of similar quality. The first is on ebay and is being offered at the moment at $99: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Divus-Augus...t_500wt_1413The second I found on Vcoins, but it's not as nice because it lacks the patina. It's being offered for $100: http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/roman...Product=2974Personally, if I had the chance and it was under the amounts mentioned above, I would jump on this coin. If you decide not to buy it, let me know because I may be interested  |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Thanks for all your input! Well...it must have been late when I looked at coin, because I saw only $75, when it actually said 575 USD. Yes...nice patina, but I'm passing on this coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yeah, I thought this coin would garner a big price tag. Nice coin as it may be, I wouldn't pay that. I'm too "frugal" as someone put it.
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Moderator
 United States
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It's a beauty, nice price too.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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OK, I want to thank you DVCollector for making me want to buy another coin. I found this similar coin and made an offer of $75 which was accepted. However, I see two sets of door handles/knockers on this coin, but I cannot find another example like it. Am I looking for boogeymen or is there something peculiar about this coin?  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Jwh, I agree--it's a stunning coin, and you found a real good deal--and nice patina too! I see the difference in the temple {knobs?)--great if you found a scarcer type! I'll look forward to hearing what your research turns up. |
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Posted 11/06/2011 05:20 am
