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Thoughts On This Diocletian Follis?

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I picked up this nice Diocletian follis (29mm in diameter) from Antioch a long time ago, but I have never been quite sure as to how much my coin may be worth. Any guesses? Thanks!



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03/07/2013 8:19 pm
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 Posted 03/07/2013  8:49 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Biancasdad to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Nice example Archraz!

This is a fairly common reverse type that was produced with a myriad of different field marks, etc. I think your coin would realize at least $60 but likely a bit more.

Here is a link to some examples from Antioch of this type:

http://www.vcoins.com/en/Search.asp...OnSale=False

Your coin really has lovely surfaces,

Regards, -Kurt
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I have listed nice folli on ebay and gotten $18. I have gone 'bottom feeding' and bought a few for under $12. I have seen dealers selling theirs for $30-40 and I have seen some asking $50-75 (whether they get it I don't know .... or care) A coin is only worth whatever some fool will pay for it ! In this case I think if you said $30 you would be in the right zone.
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This is an excellent coin, well centered, with full legends and excellent details. I would have no problem paying anywhere between $30-$40.
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Thanks for the info and complements, everyone! I actually paid $30 for it a few years ago. SO I'm glad that I didn't overpay.
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Not to worry at all; no way you could have overpaid at 30 for it, at least now.
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Easily worth what you paid for it, probably double
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you got a nice deal there archaz! very cool coin!
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