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ancientcoinguy Pillar of the Community United States 842 Posts	Posted 02/20/2012 5:39 pm I just made the biggest purchase of my life regarding Roman coins. I want to know what you guys think about the coins and whether or not I got a good deal. Also, I have not attributed most of these (and most will be difficult), so if you feel like doing so and are up for a challenge go ahead. I will list what I know and what I paid for each coin below the respective pictures. Antoninus Pius uncleaned As - $7.89 Domitian Dupondius - $7.89 Severus Alexander Denarius - $12.64 Nerva As - $7.89 Agrippa As - $7.89 Struck under Caligula 37-41 A.D. OBV: M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head left wearing rostral crown. REV: S-C, Neptune standing facing, head left, naked except for cloak draped behind him & over both arms, holding small dolphin in right hand & vertical trident in left. RIC 58 Claudius As - $7.89 Agrippa As - $7.89 Struck under Caligula 37-41 A.D. OBV: M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head left wearing rostral crown. REV: S-C, Neptune standing facing, head left, naked except for cloak draped behind him & over both arms, holding small dolphin in right hand & vertical trident in left. RIC 58 Geta provincial - $12.64 Struck in Pautalia, Thrace between 198-109 A.D. OBV: Î› CÎµÎ T Î"ÎµTAC, draped and cuirassed bust right. REV: OVÎ›Î IAC Î AVTAÎ›I-AC, Snake emerging from right-facing cista. Moushmov 4340 Edited by ancientcoinguy 02/20/2012 11:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/20/2012 6:04 pm Overall you did very well with what you paid for each coin. You have some nice examples and with a little soaking will bring out a lot more detail. Report this Post to the Staff
oxos Valued Member United States 422 Posts	Posted 02/20/2012 6:54 pm I'm pretty much a novice, but I think you did quite well on your purchases. Would take anyone of them for those prices. Report this Post to the Staff
pirate1707 New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 02/20/2012 6:59 pm I'd say you did somewhere between good & excellent depending on how well some of these coins clean up. Report this Post to the Staff
Gil-galad Pillar of the Community United States 2044 Posts	Posted 02/20/2012 7:49 pm I'm just curious. Where did you pick these coins up at? I wouldn't mind getting a few for that price, possibly. Nice acquisitions for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 02/20/2012 7:51 pm Real easy to see you did well! Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 02/20/2012 8:53 pm The first Domitian is not an as. It could be a dupondius since I see the tips of crown points but I suspect it may be a Provincial just too worn to be easy. The 'Nerva' as is Domitian. I would avoid broken coins like the Severus Alexander but otherwise see them as reasonable. Report this Post to the Staff
ancientcoinguy Pillar of the Community United States 842 Posts	Posted 02/20/2012 11:08 pm Soo...the Domitian is not an As and the 'Nerva' is actually a Domitian. Thanks for pointing that out to me. How did I get that wrong? I agree that the first Domitian is most likely provincial. These are the sellers pics, but don't expect me to take any that are better than this lol. Based on what you see do you think that I can fully attribute these? Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 02/20/2012 11:23 pm Quote: Where did you pick these coins up at? I wouldn't mind getting a few for that price, possibly. I was wondering the same thing lol. Nice group of coins you picked up ancientcoinguy. Edited by VisigothKing 02/20/2012 11:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ancientcoinguy Pillar of the Community United States 842 Posts	Posted 02/21/2012 12:28 pm I bought these coins on ebay from a seller in the UK. He sells a few coins and many other artifacts such as fibuli, bronze arrowheads, and bronze rings. I am afraid that I am like JW and will not directly divulge my sources, but those clues should be enough for you to find him. And thanks again for taking a look at these I really appreciate the feedback. I take you guys very seriously and have great respect for what you all say. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 02/24/2012 06:55 am WOW nice coins, just the kind I like to buy. I think they all will turn out very good. I especially like the ant pius! Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 02/24/2012 07:04 am Quote: Based on what you see do you think that I can fully attribute these? Yes All these coins are fully attributable. Report this Post to the Staff
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