Feedback Sought On My First Augustus

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ThomasJefferson Valued Member United States 130 Posts	Posted 02/03/2014 4:23 pm Spain, Tarraconensis Lepida-Celsa, Augustus 27 BC - 14 AD Illviri L Baggius Mn Flavius Festus. AE 29. Laureate head / Bull RPC.273. aXF, dark brown patina. This in fact the first Roman piece in my collection to feature the portrait of an emperor. Augustus, possibly being my favorite emperor, has been on my list for some time. It would not be a surprise to discover I paid retail; the damage will be revealed a bit later. The dealer, one of the very few ancient coin specialists in the area, is known for his stiff prices but I did get a small discount. Comment is invited on the piece, the dealer's attribution and value. Thanks for reading. Report this Post to the Staff

pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 02/03/2014 4:39 pm Well, I for one, love it. I love the expression on the bull's face. I have a few Augustus coins, none as nice as yours. Congrats on a great buy :) Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3446 Posts	Posted 02/03/2014 4:46 pm These types are famous for being off centered and a bit 'rough'. This one is quite sharp both obverse and reverse ! A bit of cleaning might remove the remaining 'dirt' from the surfaces. Your photo is decent but the light backround makes the dark colored coin lack contrast. I think the coin is an VF/EF and would command a very respectable price around $100. Try reshooting the photos. A dark pair of bluejeans will give you a better backround I actually use a pair of black jeans as backround ! Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 02/03/2014 6:24 pm Nice rto have the name in there readable and a good well defined Bull. Report this Post to the Staff
dwayne8625 Pillar of the Community United States 582 Posts	Posted 02/03/2014 6:29 pm Great coin, I like the detail. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4973 Posts	Posted 02/03/2014 6:34 pm wow! that was is great, love the color...super details for the type. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/03/2014 8:00 pm I think you did very well for your first Augustus. Really nice looking colonial. Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 02/06/2014 12:02 am That is a rockin coin! Portrait, legend, bull:) Report this Post to the Staff
ThisIsFun Pillar of the Community United States 2480 Posts	Posted 02/06/2014 08:08 am Very nice! Would probably look even better if you white balance your camera Report this Post to the Staff
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