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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My previous Trajan example was quite poor and I have been wanting to replace it for some time. I saw this come up for sale and had to snatch it immediately I think it is quite a stunning little gem. Trajan (AD 98 - 117) Orichalcum Dupondius, A.D. 104-111, Rome, 27.7mm, 12.03g, 180°, RIC II 502. Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Radiate, draped bust right. Rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Fortuna standing left, rudder in right with prow behind, cornucopia in left; S C in field.  Edited by MartiVltori
05/31/2012 11:16 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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United States
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I think it is quite a stunning little gem I do believe you understate how beautiful this coin is. I have always found the portraits of Trajan, and Hadrian to a lesser extent, to be so regal. Very nice coin and the envy of many of us on this forum. |
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 United States
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Fantastic coin, congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Spectacular coin! Congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Awesome coin Must have set you back some I'll bet! Edited by VisigothKing
06/01/2012 01:14 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Excellent patination, the brass (orichalcum) may be part of the reason for this.
The assaria are of bronze.
The colour of this coin sure is better than the black coins that are more often seen. Some decent amount of consideration should be given, storage wise, to preserve the patination on this coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Wow...that's a great coin! A great portrait of Trajan. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I highly value nice smooth surfaces and this coin is very, very nice.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2596 Posts |
Wow that is a nice coin it has it all, nice portrait, legend and color. Nice find!
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Bulgaria
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great coin! Fabulous patina! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
842 Posts |
I'm speechless! What a wonderful coin. Congrats on such a teriffic addition to your collection!
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Posted 05/31/2012 11:19 pm
