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Valued Member
United States
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This emperor is over shadowed by Marcus Aurelius, but I really love the attention to detail with this incredible portrait. Indeed, I confess I am in disbelief of the quality after 1800 years. Lucius Verus RIC 491 17mm 3.39 grams  |
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Moderator
 United States
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That is impressive--his iris is clearly visible!
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Incredible face detail on the reverse as well!
Condition: As Struck - wow!
I don't normally grade ancient coins here in the CCF.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Outstanding. Great pick-up.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
Nice coin, fantastic everything including eye appeal.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
616 Posts |
I'd be hard pressed to draw his face at the size of your pic on paper. Consider it was done in metal that was 17mm across. I'm amazed.
Roman coin engravers always get a bad rap compared to the Greeks, but overall they weren't too shabby - especially considering that few matched their artistry for the next 1200 years.
Stunning example.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Roman coin engravers always get a bad rap compared to the Greeks, but overall they weren't too shabby - especially considering that few matched their artistry for the next 1200 years.
And their pictorial arts weren't too shabby either! I strongly encourage anyone who isn't familiar with the Fayum mummy portraits of Roman Egypt to do a Google Image Search on "Fayum Portraits"...Truly amazing works which, as you say jskirwin, would be unmatched in Western art for more than a millennium...at which point one of my personal heroes, Giotto di Bondone, enters from stage left. |
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United States
23731 Posts |
Fantastic details, Great addition to your collection, congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
949 Posts |
Very pretty, well preserved coin. It must have been very satisfying to be able to snag that one. Mint state pieces do seem unbelievable to some. Enjoy!
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Pillar of the Community
Belgium
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unbelievable nice coin , another expression of Roman art . albert
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