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Pillar of the Community
 Spain
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Hi Help needed or at least some guidance! I've been reading about, buying and then selling cheap roman bronzes....Hasten to add very small scale...Just wondered if someone gave you 75 euros and said buy a silver roman coin with it........What would you go for ? I'm trying to get an idea of the best value for money....What do you think . ! ?  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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The denarius of Gordianus is good silver and is well under 75 Euro, at least in Canada. That may not be the best but is certainly a good possibility.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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You could do worse than an antinonianus (good bang for your buck with those) but go for something that has meaning for you...
For me that was a Hadrian denarius because Hadrian had a strong influence on England... but republic denarius was my next choice since they have beautiful designs.
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04/23/2016 12:45 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
513 Posts |
You can pick up a decent denarius of Trajan for that amount. He's one of my favorite emperors so that's probably the route I'd go.
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Moderator
 United States
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Any nice Republican Denarius or a nice Antoninus Pius.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Any nice denarius that takes your liking. I would be tempted to have a good look at any good value for money AE in reasonable condition also. Search VCOINS for a lengthy period of time. Hasten slowly, and enjoy a patient thrill of the hunt.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You should be able to get a moderately worn Marc Antony legionary denarius. They were used to pay the soldiers who fought on the losing side of the Battle of Actium toward the end of the civil war. They were of lesser purity than the standard of the time, and very common, so they were still in circulation nearly a century after the Republic was no more.
You can get an ugly but identifiable one for about $20, but the value skyrockets exponentially as the grade increases. 75 euro should get you one with a decent bit of detail remaining.
IMO, they are the best bang for your buck if historical significance is key.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
616 Posts |
I second the Pius. 75 euro should get a high quality denarius of one of the great Roman emperors.
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Pillar of the Community
Spain
629 Posts |
So the answer is that...
...There is not only one answer!
Everyone has his own answer so you must find your personal answer
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1269 Posts |
Yes, everyone will have his or her own answer to this. I collect the first century AD Roman coins so I would recommend a nice Vespasian or Domitian denarius. With enough homework they can be had in your price range.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
 Spain
2752 Posts |
WOW ! Thanks for the input....loads of ideas  I will now sit,think,and read up on some of them. I'll post a photo when I've bought one. Thanks again Saludos Paul |
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New Member
United States
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I would look for the highest quality example you can find in your price range, and then choose whatever you like the style of the best.
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New Member
United States
28 Posts |
I second the Vespasian for historical significance, and you should be able to find a decent one for that.
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Pillar of the Community
Spain
2752 Posts |
Hi there...Here's a few I'm interested in...Any thoughts appreciated.Thanks. 1st :57 euros 2nd :75 euros 3rd :66 euros 4th :60 euros     |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow, all are exceptional. I especially love those flow lines on the Antoninus Pius.
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