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This is my first R.5. coin and I am more than a little 'tickled' about having it. Yes, I know that the 'rarity' scale has lost a lot of its relevance over time, and Yes, I am aware that some members already have one (or more) R.5. coins in their collections, but this is my 'first' and like all firsts it is to be enjoyed. LICINIUS I AE Follis, 18 mm., 4.2 gm. Obv: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS PF AVG; Laureate head right. Rev: IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG; Naked Jupiter standing left holding Victory on globe and leaning on sceptre, eagle with wreath left, Gamma in right field. Struck 314-315 A.D. ANT(Star) in exergue RIC.VII.Antioch.12. Rarity R.5.  
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United Kingdom
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More important to me than the rarity is that the coin is in good condition with eye appeal. Which in this case it is.
Nice addition.
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United States
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Well done TC and congrats! For an R5 your coin is in excellent condition, a nice bold strike with a pleasant patina. And regardless of what the rarity ratings actually mean these days, it is still quite an accomplishment to bag an R5 in this condition simply because there a so many collectors that seemingly are lurking and ready to pounce come auction time  |
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Thanks, guys. I am 'chuffed'.
In the absence of a 'hole in one' I'll take the R.5. and it is nice to look at, too. (Would that all of my coins were of that standard.)
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 United States
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I agree the condition is more important than the rarity. The condition is excellent and the R5 is just an added plus.
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Canada
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Very nice looking coin TC.
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Thanks Orfew, Ron. I am well pleased.
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Netherlands
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I like the reverse, really sharp details! (obverse as well) R5 is always good :)
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United States
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yeah, regardless of rarity, that's a fine looking coin TC.
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United States
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That is a well struck, well preserved example. Congrats of getting it.
I noticed that in your attribution you note the exergual mark as ANT(star). There is no exergual star on these in RIC and I don't see one on yours, which is as it should be for RIC VII Antioch 12.
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Thanks guys, for your kind comments, and irbguy, you are absolutely right. I don't know where I got that from. I shall put it down to a 'Senior' moment and hope that I do not have too many of them.
(Unfortunately it is too late for me to go back and 'edit' the post - 24 hour time limit).
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