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Netherlands
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Hello guys, Im about to buy my first Nero but I dont want to pay too much for it (max 45 dollar) Which one should I buy in your opinion, what would be the best purchase for that amount of money? Thank you! 1  2  3  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Number 3 looks the most pleasing to me ! But I am partial to nice AE's. Number 1 is an interesting type also with the dual portraits. Price wise I would assume the Antioch would fetch close to $100. Number 2 is a bit of a 'dog'. I would not pay more than $20 for it.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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The tetradrachm is easily the best, regardless of value of the Antioch one. And its silver.
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 Netherlands
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The prices of ALL 3 coins are between 40-45 dollar, I'm choosing between the tetradrachm and the Antioch..
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United States
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No they typically have that 'look'. They are fairly common too. I don't see the Antioch AE issues that frequently. This one has a nice 'ugly' portrait
of the beast too. The tetradrachms typically have him looking like Mr Nice Guy.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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TIF that is just the style of the Alexandrian tets. That is a good price for that Nero tet. The full date isn't quite there is should be LIGamma for year thirteen. The bust of both Nero and Alexandria is superb you can even see the eyes on the elephant. I have been meaning to pick one up for awhile so if you don't buy it send me the seller so I can!
I wouldn't pay 40 for the second or the third but my collecting interest is those Alexandrians so that would be my firat buy.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Thank you all again, I bought nr1, nice one for my collection in my opinion (I really wanted a Nero)
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Canada
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Good choice! The tetradrachms of Nero are really affordable. Did the seller have the full attribution?
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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No, just the seize, weight and short description Nero Alexandria
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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No, just the seize, weight and short description Nero Alexandria
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Valued Member
Netherlands
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Funny this type was also my first Nero..
I paid in 2003 euro 35,-
Obv. nep k ay ka, Radiate bust right wearing aegis
Rev. aytokpa, Draped bust of Alexandria right in elephant skin headdress
Koln 172-174, Curtis 36-54,Dattari 204, RPC 5289
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Netherlands
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Thanks for your info Eddop!
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Posted 07/06/2013 4:54 pm
