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New Member
Ireland
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Roman Coin Help Identify and rough estimation of possible value (or direction find value) Hi I wonder could someone help me identify this Roman coin I have narrowed it down to two possibilities from this site http://www.forumancientcoins.com/ca...pos=0&sold=1RIC 1 388/387 Identifying features: The pileus liberates a soft left cap Letters on Front of coin from what make out (from left to right) Serg alba imp caes avg Letters on the back S g in large letters Other righting as well can't make out Diameter 3cm aprox Thank you S   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The glare on reverse photo makes attribution difficult. Looks like a sestertius with LIBERTAS reverse
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 United States
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 to the community The coin appear to be the emperor Galba 68-69 AD, With the obverse legend of SER GALBA IMP AVG (TR P?). There is not enough detail on the reverse for me to tell which one it is. |
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New Member
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Thank you for your comments
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3443 Posts |
The cut across the reverse which scraped away the patina seriously detracts from the 'eye appeal' of the coin. More so than the scrapes on the obverse which might be 'fixed' a bit by oxidation. It is a rarer piece and certainly worth several hundred dollars. Selling in the right place it would probably fetch $400-500. Without the scrapes closer to $1000. Sear lists it at $600 in VF but that is more a rough estimate. Selling it on ebay the price would be closer to half that. |
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Ireland
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Hello FVRIVS RVFVS Thank you for the information Yes the cut on the back really takes from the coin I know estimation of value is subjective, even with the dame to the reverse it might fetch 200 to 300 dollars on ebay? Thank you Stephen. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Galba is one of the more desirable Emperors. His reign was less than one year and he came at an interesting period. After the death of Nero, Galba was the first of 3 Emperors who lasted but a few months each.It is difficult to find any 'decent' coins of these 4 under $200 Photography goes a long way too. Taking good photos will help you get a fair price. You might try soaking it in olive oil for a month and leaving it exposed to sunlight. This might help clean it up and darken the 'blemishes' a bit. When you list it let us know that 'we' may bid !
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New Member
Ireland
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Hi FVRIVS RVFVS
Thanks for the Information
It will be a while before I sell this coin when I decide to sell it I will let you know , you can give me advice on the best place to go to , get the best value
I thought cleaning Coins is bad?
Kind Regards
Steve
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Pillar of the Community
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Cleaning is 'bad'. Conservation is good. Using gentle non abrasive techniques such as soaking in mild solutions for long periods of time is considered 'Kosher'. 99.9% of ancients come out of the ground needing some sort of cleaning. Some can be soaked in distilled water while others need more agressive (acidic) treatment. Using water or olive oil is 99.99% sure not to do anything bad. Toning things that have been overcleaned is allowable too. I have heard some people here say that olive oil will darken most bronze coins. Yours is 'Orichalcum' (type of Brass) and will react to the traces of sulfer found in some things (even motor oil). It is a nice coin despite the 'flaws' and an oil bath might improve it in a small degree.
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New Member
Ireland
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Hello FVRIVS RVFVS,
I was wondering could you private message me , concerning Ancient Coins. reasons been , you maybe interested in coins that I might auction , having contact details I could let you know of subsequent auctions , also I may not be using this site frequently .
I have tried a number of times to email you through this site , but this site dose not allow this for new people.
Thank you
S
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