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Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 09/25/2017 8:26 pm Had this one for a while, just got around to pics: Crispus, AE follis, Arles, 317-318 AD. CRISPVS NOB CAES, Laureated, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS, Mars, naked except for helmet and boots, standing left holding vertical spear in left hand, and leaning on shield with right, chlamys across left shoulder. C-S across fields, Mintmark QARL. RIC VII Arles 143. Scarce. I had stumbled on my share of Crispus folles, but they all had their own issues and this one was just shouting "BUY ME". So it happened. This is easily the highest grade LRB I own, and is just fun to hold. Report this Post to the Staff

moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 09/25/2017 8:34 pm Holy Banana Cakes! That is a stupendous example. That is the type of quality you will love seeing every time you enjoy your collection. Sincere congratulations. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 09/25/2017 9:16 pm Beautiful coin, excellent die engraving, sharp strike, great patina, negligible wear. They don't come much better than this. Congrats, Steve. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/25/2017 10:32 pm Beautiful strike and detail, fantastic patina. Report this Post to the Staff
Doctorwho2485 Valued Member New Zealand 292 Posts	Posted 09/25/2017 11:52 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Biancasdad Pillar of the Community United States 1045 Posts	Posted 09/26/2017 01:22 am The surfaces are just superb. Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 09/26/2017 02:13 am West is best I have a few LRB's kicking about. Most of them I can pass on but on rare occasions you find a little gem When I stumble upon an Arles Lyon Trier London or Carthage mint I call them keepers ! The western mints had much lower product ion than places like Siscia Thessaloniki or Antioch. Makes them all the more desirable ! Report this Post to the Staff
Jorge Manuel Goncalv New Member Portugal 16 Posts	Posted 09/26/2017 04:17 am superb coin Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 09/26/2017 10:18 am Thanks all! I hope to eventually upgrade my LRB lot grabs to comparable examples, but it will take quite some time, if it's even possible. Report this Post to the Staff
lrbguy Pillar of the Community United States 949 Posts	Posted 09/26/2017 5:12 pm Very pretty coin Steve. I don't think I ever had one of those for him. Nice item! Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 09/26/2017 5:21 pm Wow, that is a beautiful coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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