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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
This is combined Christmas and Birthday present. OK the elephant is a bit off flan - no tail - but its MINE!    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5155 Posts |
You know what I like most about this coin? Its wicked off center and worn, just enough to insure authenticity. With that being said its a great choice for a JC coin. It seems that more and more folks are buying these and I always see them for sale. One of these days I will get one. One of these days. Its been quite a long while since I bought a Roman. Even the last Roman I got in trade from VK wasn't REALLY a Roman, but a Goth, but I suspose that is only a modern distinction and thus a different thread.
Nice coin. Worthy of any collection.
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Pillar of the Community
 United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Thank you Noob. I have seen prettier examples, with a pretty price tag. I am more than happy with this. It has a character all of its own!
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
Even though it's off center it has a lot of appeal and has really nice detail. Iwould a;lso like to get one of these someday. Very nice congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
1204 Posts |
awsome coin, excellent choice!
Edited by Dutchgulden
10/16/2014 3:37 pm
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Valued Member
United States
356 Posts |
What does something like that cost? Where did you acquire it?
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
It was the cheapest I have seen in a long time. I got it through Denant on ebay, they have a store on Vcoins and a good reputation. Search Vcoins for Julius Caesar elephant. Some of the prices will make your eyes pop! |
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Pillar of the Community
3772 Posts |
Very nice coin, congrats.
Edited by Medieval
10/16/2014 6:18 pm
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Pillar of the Community
1121 Posts |
Good pickup, P.P. Congrats!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
567 Posts |
Beautiful! I like that it's off-center. Perfect coins are boring, they have no soul, but coins that are worn, holed, broken etc. They have stories, they are alive!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3229 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
Congratulations! It's a very appealing example.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
Really nice. I want one of these types someday. I have a venus/gallic captive type but this is the one I really want. :) The bold details on your example more than make up for the slightly off center strike.
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Valued Member
Canada
242 Posts |
Very nice! I know very little (ok nothing...haha) about coins, but what I like best about that one is that the 'C A E S A R' is very clear!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Thank you all for your nice comments. It is supposed to be kept in the case, but I keep taking it out, I am slightly worried that there will be no detail left if I don't put it back :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
Nah, take it out and play with it! That's one of the best parts of collecting ancients :)
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