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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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First Uncleaned Coins off of ebay I've bought being able to see the actual coins - I overpaid, I know, but I wanted to get a couple of these coins (especially that monster one). I payed £12 - Thats exactly £1 a coin. Works out to $19.20. I asked for this one because I not only wanted a few of the coins but I also liked the description and pictures - no pictures of the back, no description of the coins. An adventure.  Ill be recieving this batch as a christmas present, but I just wanted to see people's opinions on this purchase before I get my hands on it. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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That's cool! I don't have any ancients, yet.
But, one of these days, I will take the plunge :)
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Pillar of the Community
 United Kingdom
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You definitely should - they arent expensive and they are all different! Big variety too - to ID them is a real challenge but very educational and I find it quite fun.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4778 Posts |
I see a Marcian monogram (third down on the far right row). That one is a bit scarce. Good luck cleaning them!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2044 Posts |
Some of those look promising. Hey, I want that Marcian!! lol
Just kidding but that could be a good find in that lot for you.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
4208 Posts |
Good eye! I was thinking that was a Byzantine M coin. Should be an interesting one - falling at 2nd rarest I've got!
I reckon the key to my success here was the title: 'roman coins'. The description was equally imaginative - but I wont complain. I hope I get a Londinium out of it.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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no pictures of the back, no description of the coins. An adventure I like your strategy, these look like a good mix and I bet will be a lot of fun researching  Looking at them closer I think you did well for a quid each, a few of these look 'interesting', certainly better than the usual 'uncleans'. Edited by bobbyhelmet
11/28/2012 6:03 pm
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 United States
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That's a nice looking lot of uncleaned coins. I noticed the Marcian mongram that alone is worth more than what you paid for the lot. Wish I could find one of his in a uncleaned lot. Congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Ive been very lucky - Eudoxia and Marcian. 2 over 100 in Steve's list in £40 worth of romans. thats not counting the other great coins I've found.
Anyone recognise the top middle?
You know, the most exciting bit will be seeing the other sides of those coins. Hopefully the big one is something nice and the Marcian has a bust.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Anyone recognise the top middle? That caught my eye too, maybe Judean, crossed anchor or double cornucopia  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I thought it was a Byzantine Pentanummium. I could be wrong though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If it looks like this, it could be Justin II. This coin also has a monogram. I wonder if yours has one?  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Good spot |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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good eye GG. post pics when you clean them up ben!
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United States
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I agree with Gil-galad that it's Byzantine.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That's a real nice lot for the money--good lucking cleaning them up! |
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