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I bought this coin described as an Anonymous Quinarius, but with no other attribution. 14mm. 1.5gm After some research, I believe that it MAY be an Anonymous AR Victoriatus from Sicily mint, 211-208BC. No legend Laureate head of Jupiter right. Victory standingleft erecting trophy. ROMA in exergue. BMC137,C67/1, Crawford67/70/83/166, RSC9/24/36. Can anyone help me with their thoughts on this coin, please?   
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Nice purchase.
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With the design I would agree that it would rather be a Victoriatus than a Quinarius. But there are dozen different ones and would need to clearly see the reverse design to fully attribute it.
Various Victoriati where minted from 211BC-169BC all with the same basic design but with distinguishing marks on the reverse.
Btw, Sear does not mention any specific mint for any of them.
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Victoriatii with rev. Victory standing, crowning trophy amongst the earliest of Roman Republican silver coins.
Basic part of a collection of Roman Republican coinage, and a good way to start in this area.
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Now I am pleased!  I purchased a couple of Portia Catonis coins from a seller, and because the postage was already paid I bought this one for $10, as an attribution 'test', for me. Because of all of the nice things that you have said about the coin, I am MORE than glad I purchased it. Thank-you.  (A.M. - Can't you sleep?) Edited by Topcat7
01/17/2015 01:53 am
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It's definitely a bargain for A(?)$10, even with the wear on the reverse.
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A(?)$10 $US10, so $A12 (I guess). Edited by Topcat7
01/17/2015 02:05 am
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@ T.C. it's an extended weekend in the states that ='s have a good time !
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an extended weekend in the states Had a look and it's not only a federal holiday in the USA but a variety of state holidays as well. Wonder how many celebrate 'Confederate Memorial Day' - next weekend is a long one here, with Monday the 26th being 'Australia Day'. |
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$10 for this coin was awesome!
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A.M. [quoteT.C. it's an extended weekend in the states that ='s have a good time !][/quote] And you choose to spend it with us. Speaks volumes. Thanks.  Trouble is, as an ex-farmer I go to bed when the sun goes down and it went down an hour ago, so I can't see me staying up much longer. As Med points out, our 'long-weekend' doesn't happen until next weekend, so I may stay up an hour longer, then.  |
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@ T.C. Well the party ended about an hour before I got to CCF . Also it takes me awhile to go to sleep after a "fun" evening . Still like to be here with you guys though.  |
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worth it for that obverse...very nice.
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Thanks, Chris, Med, Ron, A.M., Vermontensium, Sel, everyone! I will sleep well tonight.  |
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