Local Coin Show Purchase , How Did I Do?!

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steviegetz Valued Member United States 215 Posts	Posted 10/09/2017 07:07 am After an hour or two of looking around a local coin show and not buying any coins , I found ,nothing of interest or when I did it was more than I was willing to spend. Then I came across a table that had a book on ancients sitting there. I flipped through the book and found one coin that appeared to be mint state , so I said how much for this one?! He said 20 bucks!, how could I resist ?!, I still cant wrap my head around how a coin in mint state thats 1700+ years old with a decent amount of silver can only be 20 bucks!, reguardless of what the coin is or its maker. Jus blows my mine. A cheap silver charm at Walmart will cost that much. Report this Post to the Staff

Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 10/09/2017 08:20 am I would have snatched that one right up even for $30! Great grab! Gordian III was one of a handful of teenage emperors ruling in the "Crisis of the Third Century". He was the result of a rebellion against a tyrant - his popular uncle and grandfather (Gordian I & II) had fallen in a rebellion against the emperor, and were replaced by the thoroughly unpopular Pupienus and Balbinus, who adopted this 13 year old to try to win acceptance - they didn't and were killed. Gordian III ruled until age 19, and was either killed in battle against Persia (Persian sources), killed in an army revolt or from illness (Roman sources), or even murdered by his chief of bodyguards Philip, who would be the next emperor. His coins are common as dirt, exceedingly well made for the period, and often found in very high grades. Your coin would likely fetch $40+ on ebay. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 10/09/2017 08:23 am Nice pickup and a great deal. An Antoninianus of Gordian III, I assume. Ya done good! Report this Post to the Staff
steviegetz Valued Member United States 215 Posts	Posted 10/09/2017 08:38 am Thanks ! I appreciate the history on him! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/09/2017 1:30 pm This is a beauty, well worth what you paid and than some. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 10/09/2017 3:22 pm An excellent pickup. Thirty years ago you could find little gems like this every time you went to a show ! Now they are far and few between. I don't usually collect silver but would have snatched it up for a 20. BTW ....... the silver trinket at Walmart, mass produced in China and rhodium plated would set you back double what you paid. It would also be soon forgotten ...... We "true" collectors never forget the bargains ! It's the ones we overpay that we prefer to forget. Now that you are hooked you will do what all is addicts do Search for the elusive thrill of finding treasure in all that trash ! Good luck Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 10/09/2017 3:46 pm Also, as for the condition, silver is actually a very hardy metal against corrosion in the soil. Stored well, an uncirculated silver coin will clean up to look almost brand new 2,000 years later. During this time, a LOT of coins were being made to pay soldiers, and common practice was to stash your pay in the ground before going off on campaign. Some came back to dig their cash up again; some didn't. That's also why coins of emperors who ruled during war time are usually found in pristine condition, while the Pax Romana emperors' coins are often found heavily worn. Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 10/09/2017 3:53 pm That is a great catch for 20.00. I would have grabbed it too! Report this Post to the Staff
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