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I haven't had too many new acquisitions lately but I was able to replace my provincial Augustus with this Imperial issue. Not in the greatest shape but a decent portrait. Came in the mail yesterday! Augustus (27 B.C.-A.D. 14) AR Denarius, : B.C. 2 -- A.D. 4, Lugdunum, 19.1mm, 3.46g, 180°, RIC I 207. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right. Rev: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Caius and Lucius standing, hands on shields with spear behind; simpulum and lituus above.  Edited by MartiVltori
05/26/2012 01:24 am
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Yes, it is in rather rough condition but I like it. I think those coins can get rather expensive. Perhaps unlikely that I might own one myself in the future. One never knows for sure.
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I think it's a great looking coin.
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great eye appeal!!  |
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These Augustus coins are highly sought after although they seem to be in abundance. There are variances of this coin which makes for a sub-category collection in and of itself. I own one I was able to pick up from a colleague in Croatia a couple of years ago for a pittance; $20. Your coin is struck high while mine is struck low:   |
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A little porous, but still a very nice coin with excellent details.
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Gil, you are correct. The Gaius/Lucius types are quite common but highly sought after which drives the price well beyond with it probably should be. Kind of like Tiberius and the 'Tribute Penny'. :)
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 sweet coin, Bing |
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Thanks, Jerry.  |
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i dig this coin, especially coin reverse.  |
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Posted 05/26/2012 08:25 am
