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New Member
Spain
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Hello everyone. I recently bought this denarius. Can anyone give me an idea of the value and rarity? Thank you.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3499 Posts |
I will admit that I cannot, but I will say that that is a very nice coin. I love the detail in the hair and the cornucopia(?) being held by the figure on the reverse.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
It is RIC III 769. LVCILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right / HILARITAS, Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm & cornucopiae.
I don't know the RIC rarity rating off hand but is seems to be fairly scarce. Examples about the same grade selling for about 75.00.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
Bear in mind, the three examples of sales I have found were in 2000, 2001 and 2005. Might be a bit higher now. (could also be lower if more have turned up).
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New Member
 Spain
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
 to the community This is a nice coin with an excellent strike and very little wear. Centering is good also. In this condition I would say right around $90.00. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Beautiful coin and welcome! Hilaritas--the origin of  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
Yeah, it's not a reverse type you see very often. Love it.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4253 Posts |
Beautiful coin and very nice detail. Coins at CNG Auction seem to garner higher than market price and I'm unsure why. I would say your coin is worth in the $75-$100 range. Its a nice coin for sure.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4253 Posts |
I was just looking at the offerings on ebay when I found this Lucilla Denarius for sale. It's different from yours, but the asking price is $250. I think the two coins are in similar condition, but I can't speak to the rarity of either coin. I just thought you might be interested. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lucernae-Ve..._1933wt_1163 |
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New Member
Spain
16 Posts |
I appreciate your opinions. I think that in the $ 75- $ 100 range would be a Faustina Junior's HILARITAS denarius, for example, but Lucilla I think it is more scarce.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2100 Posts |
Here is one for sale with a European dealer at Eur 100.  Martin |
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