Just Added This Gaius (Caligula) Denarius

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orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 03/02/2018 09:43 am Yesterday I noticed this coin pop up on FAC. I knew I wanted it. Unfortunately I was having some issue with logging in and could not complete the purchase. Fortunately, the coin was still available when I talked to Joe this morning. He was able to fix my login issues and helped me purchase the coin. My sincere thanks to Joe for all of his help. This coin will take a pride of place in my 12 Caesars collection. I know that it has many issues, but I thought that the portraits were quite attractive. It is an upgrade over the Caligula denarius I already own. I also like that this is an ex CNG coin. I have been waiting over 2 years to upgrade my Caligula denarius. I have missed out on several over the last 2 1/2 years or so, 2 of them by one bid. In one case I received notice from the auction house that I won the coin, only to hear later that the auctioneer re-opened the bidding. I lost the coin by one missing increment.However, having said that the wait has been worth it. SH86638. Silver denarius, RIC I 16 (R2, Rome), RSC I 2, Lyon 167, BnF II 21, BMCRE I 17, cf. SRCV I 1807 (aureus), VF, toned, attractive portraits, bumps and marks, some pitting, lamination defects, ex jewelry, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, weight 3.443g, maximum diameter 18.2mm, die axis 180o, 2nd emission, 37 - 38 A.D.; obverse C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT (counterclockwise from lower right), laureate head of Caligula right; reverse DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE (counterclockwise from lower right), radiate head of Divus Augustus right; ex Classical Numismatic Group, e-auction 69 (23 July 2003), lot 90 Report this Post to the Staff

moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/02/2018 2:06 pm Nice example of a tough one of the 12. The wait and patience have been rewarded. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 03/02/2018 3:16 pm Attractive portraits indeed, Andrew. Congrats on another upgrade to the set. Out of curiosity: what happens with the coins you replace in that set? Do you sell them or keep them in reserve? Also, at what point to you decide that that spectacular set "has arrived" - it's where it needs to be, and no more updates are forthcoming? Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 03/02/2018 5:39 pm Thanks for the comments. Bob, I have been keeping the coins I replace. The 12 Caesars is more like the 25 Caesars now. I will probably keep adding to the set for as long as I collect. The set will never really be finished. I will continue to upgrade as coins become available. I am being very selective about which coins to add I want coins in at least VF. I am not trying for an EF set of the 12, VF is nice enough. I also want coins with interesting reverses. I do not want my 12 Caesars to look like other sets of the 12. I have been adding many R2 and R3 coins lately, and I hope to keep doing this. This means I might add a coin every couple of months or so to the collection. Or, as in the case of this one, I might have to wait years for the right one. I want to upgrade my Otho, Vitellius, and Claudius denarii at some point but there is no rush. I am enjoying the trip immensely. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/02/2018 6:10 pm Even with the damage this is still a very desirable coin and a difficult one to find. Congratulations of being able to acquire this excellent coin. Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 03/02/2018 6:59 pm Many thanks @Echizento for the kind words. You are right, these are not easy to find. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 03/02/2018 9:53 pm Quote: This means I might add a coin every couple of months or so...I am enjoying the trip immensely. Report this Post to the Staff
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