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I sold a coin the other day, so I get to buy new coins to replace it, right? That's my rationalization and I'm sticking to it. I have a few Crispus coins, but none are very good on detail. I was intrigued by this coin's appearance, so I had to try to get it at a reasonable cost. So now I am waiting by the mailbox again (or still as the case may be). I believe this to be a RIC VII 32. Wildwinds indicates RIC 32 to be a left facing bust, while coins on acsearch seem to show both left and right facing busts for this same RIC number. So I am a little confused. My coin is: OBV: D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right REV: PROVIDEN TIAECAESS Jupiter stg. l., chlamys across l. shoulder, leaning on scepter, holding Victory on globe. In field to l., palm branch; in field to r., dot over A; in exergue, SMN 2.92g, 18mm   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Attractive coin--very nice details! It appears it saw limited use, if any.
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Hi,it's very very nice for me.Can I ask for the price?because I'm curious...
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Hi,it's very very nice for me.Can I ask for the price?because I'm curious... giano, giano....We have a saying in English that perhaps translates: Curiosity is what killed the cat. Rather than me telling you what I paid, how about taking a guess. We've done this in the past and I know JangoFett has played a game on another part of this forum about guessing the price. So let's try it here: What price did I pay for this coin? |
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Ok I saw one that was fully silvered from England for 150 pounds and another similar one for 175 US.
But I know you JW. So that leaves me to figure out just how shrewd you got on this one.... Hmm.
I'll put my guess in a little later if no one gets it pretty soon.
I think that the reverse inscription says something like 'the foresight of the Caesars' but what does the TIAE stand for?
This coin is quite nice, very well centered and I like the way they left the red deposits neatly on the coin.
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Pillar of the Community
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PROVIDEN TIAE = Providentiae = Foresight of the Caesars
Its one word, just broken up on the legend
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Bedrock of the Community
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What price did I pay for this coin? Knowing how you're a bit like me with finding deals...I would guess $60? |
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Very nice. Def like the red around the letters and details, and how it contrasts well with the black background of the coin. I'd say you paid $35 for it.
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ok,let's try...I have one similar(maybe a bit better) bought 6 or 7 years ago for 45 euro....so 60$....but at the end I think you paid max 40, 35 $ for this coin....
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11/18/2011 06:03 am
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Pillar of the Community
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I'll guess you got if for around 45.00
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I'm just waiting for anyone else who might want to opine on the price. I will be back later this afternoon to give the price.
Nice coin though. Great detail, eh?
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As I said in the Apis Bull thread, its time to end the guess game.
I paid a total, including shipping (drum roll please):
$16
Now I have to wait to get it in hand. I'm still waiting on some coins I bought two-three weeks ago. Thanks for playing the game.
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Bedrock of the Community
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$16--that's all?  I think you got a great deal!
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Posted 11/17/2011 3:13 pm
