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New Member
United States
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Today I picked up my first Claudius, as well as my first Roman As. I didn't collect bronze coins for my first two years as an ancient collector, and as a result I was left with a large silver collection, and nothing to show in bronze. I am trying to remedy that lately, and have been buying quite a few bronzes. He is my 5th of the 12 Caesars collection I'm trying to put together. I already have a Julius Caesar portrait denarius which was the real challenge...The rest should be relatively easy (except for Caligula, he is always a challenge to find). Anyway,enjoy!  Claudius, 41-54. AE As, 30mm, 10.4g, 7h; Rome, 50-54. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Bare head of Claudius to left. Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA / S - C Libertas standing facing, her head turned to right, holding pileus in her right hand and extending her left. BMC 204. BN 230. Cohen 47. RIC 113. |
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Moderator
 United States
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Very nice example for your first As. BTW I would be glad to trade you all my bronzes for your silver coins.  |
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Moderator
United States
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Nice pick-up!
"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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Valued Member
New Zealand
292 Posts |
 Awesome Pick Up. Clau Clau Claudius |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3098 Posts |
This type was the first Roman coin I purchased. That was back in 1985. I love Claudius' bust on this coin with the long tapered neck. It's what a Roman bronze should look like!
Congratulations on your purchase.
Paul Bulgerin
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New Member
United States
3 Posts |
I'm Greg, and new to the board. I never properly introduced myself to the board, but I would like to do so when I can post my first ancient, which I recently received. And I started collecting Roman coins this year. I recently obtained a Vespasian bronze. I've been wanting to start collecting ancients 30 years ago, and it took me this long to start with ancients, believe it or not. Better late then never, huh? I should have started back then, and not I regret it. I'm trying to learn how to take proper photos, and to post, as I wish I could show mine.
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
 to the community Greg. Looking forward to seeing your coins. Please start a new thread when posting them. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
549 Posts |
@Rasoleil, welcome to the board. If you buy coins on-line, save the seller's photo and you can just show us that. We want to see your coins and read your comments on them!
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