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Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 11:46 am One of my favourite designs and one has come up on ebay! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-German...em4ac039303c 11 Examples on wildwinds - so probably 30 of them about? I would be in the bidding if I had paypal... Report this Post to the Staff

Gil-galad Pillar of the Community United States 2044 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 11:54 am I wouldn't even touch it without seeing the reverse as well as weight and size. Report this Post to the Staff
Gil-galad Pillar of the Community United States 2044 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 11:55 am I see the reverse in the sale now. It looks ok to me, but I don't know these coins well. Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 5:10 pm Quote: Someone Buy This I did. Will let you know how it goes, regarding getting it and whether it matches the photo. Edited by Masis 01/14/2013 5:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 5:22 pm Masis - Wow! I cant say I'm not jealous. Pricey coin but a great and famous design! I imagine having it in hand will be really great - perhaps a ren. wax coat could bring up those details. Its a scene I like - Germanicus victorious. Seutonius has a great section on Germanicus (here: http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer...igula.html). It describes his Adventus to Rome from one of the many many (many many many) Germanic uprisings - perhaps it is that which is on this coin: Quote:* He was so popular with the masses, that, according to many writers, whenever he came to any place or left one, he was sometimes in danger of his life from the crowds that met him or saw him off; in fact, when he returned from Germany after quelling the outbreak, all the cohorts of the praetorian guard went forth to meet him, although orders had been given that only two should go, and the whole populace, regardless of age, sex, or rank, poured out of Rome as far as the twentieth milestone. Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 5:42 pm I took the plunge. To be honest, I am getting bored of Late Roman Bronze coins. I must have bought at least 600 last year. I could draw you a "Fel Temp fallen horseman" blindfolded. I was lucky to buy some early Imperial AE's in mixed lots last year and in the back of my mind I have wanted to get more from that era. I hope this proves to be as advertised. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4973 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 10:35 pm contrats maisis! be sure to post some pics when you get it. Report this Post to the Staff
Eng5858 Pillar of the Community United States 1316 Posts	Posted 01/14/2013 10:50 pm Ben, great pic. what a great coin, Masis, you grabbed it, nice pick up.. Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 01/16/2013 4:50 pm So here it is: Germanicus (Nero Claudius Drusus) 24th May 15 BC - - " 10th October 19 AD AE Dupondius Obverse: GERMANICVS CAESAR, Germanicus, in a quadriga, going to the right, holding the reigns and a sceptre. Reverse: SIGNIS RECEP DEVICTIS GERM S C, Germanicus, cuirassed, standing to the left, saluting with his right hand and holding an eagle-tipped sceptre with his left. 13.06 grams 28.5 x 29 x 2 mm 200 degrees Rome, attributed to the reign of his son, emperor Caligula, 37 - 40 AD R.I.C. 57, B.M.C. 94 A metal detecting find 3 miles from the town of Chinon, France, in 2010. "3 miles from Chinon" is almost by the river Loire. Found at what was said to be a Roman garrison site. It is known that the prefered site for a garrison was by a river. Chinon is near the modern French cities of Loudun (about 15 miles south-west), Tours (Roman: Caesarodunum, about 30 miles north-east) and Angers (Roman: Juliomagus, about 50 miles north-west) Edited by Masis 01/16/2013 4:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 01/16/2013 4:56 pm Very nice, looks better in your pictures Report this Post to the Staff
bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 01/16/2013 4:56 pm Very nice, looks better in your pictures Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/16/2013 5:02 pm Looks much better in your pics--congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 01/16/2013 5:14 pm Much nicer in your pics! The coin was a work of art lovingly made. I wonder how many dies they made? Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4973 Posts	Posted 01/16/2013 5:58 pm that does look nice, congrats again masis, GREAT pick up! Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 01/17/2013 1:20 pm Thank you all, it is a privilege to own such a fine piece of history. I managed to obtain the full name of the finder, so at least for records sake it is something. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36880 Posts	Posted 01/17/2013 1:54 pm Wow, what a great coin. Beyond my price range right now but definitely one to look for in the future. Nice pick up! Report this Post to the Staff
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