Well once again I had a bit of an itchy bid finger and 3 of my bids went through to get these new pick ups. They just came today my own photos didn't turn out too well so I am going with the good ole sellers photos.
As usual they aren't the best quality but I love them just the same.
This one is my favourite of the three. I wanted it as soon as I saw it. Not because its rare or anything like that. I am a big fan of minimalist art work and this coin reminded me of that. Even though the details aren't all there you can definitely tell who it is by the defining features.
Marcus Aurelius AE 24 Koinon of Macedonia
Obv: KAICAP ANTWININOC Laureate head right
Rev: KOINON MAKEDONWN Winged thunderbolt
Next up is a bargin hunters favourite emperor Gordian III since he seems to have the most affordable coins.
Gordian III Sestertius
Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG laureate head right
Rev: AETERNITATI AVG Sol standing left holding globe and raising hand; SC to sides
I haven't looked up an ID on this one yet. It will have to probably wait until this weekend but all the seller listed was the most basic details that is was Faustina and was 'Roamn; (direct quote) . I took a chance because it was at 5 bucks and looked like a Sestertius from the picture and I was right!
My mini hoard is growing but I am probably going to try and unload a couple of my coins yet on my friends. (non of the favourites of course) They have expressed interest and I have to be the big brother and help the little sister out with tuition this term because the Gov. of Canada won't give student loans to her (stupid still being a 'dependant'). Excuse that slight rant.
Posted 08/22/2013 7:40 pm
