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Valued Member
United States
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Hi Guys- I just snagged a real nice Magnentius. Magnentius is not a hard emperor to obtain, but for some reason finding a nice coin is a bit hard. Nice obverse and ugly reverse, nice reverse and ugly obverse, legends off flan, nice coin but goofy portrait, etc. This one is not perfect but the portrait is excellent and it still has most of the original silvering that has a gray with a bit of green patina- much easier to see in hand than in the pics. Yes I know what the green is and no I will not be jacking with it. Legends are a bit off and some filled die problems. Overall I think it was a good snag. What do you think? OBVERSE: D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind bust. REVERSE: VICTORIAE D D N N AVG ET CAE, two Victories standing, facing each other, holding wreath inscribed VOT-V-MVLT-X. SP in lower center. Mintmark RPLG. RIC VIII Lyons 136; Sear 18820. 21x22 mm and 4.6 grams   |
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Moderator
 United States
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That is a nice example, much nicer than the one I have. Congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6130 Posts |
Nice grab. He is indeed tough to find in a respectable grade; ironically my two best coins of "his" are in fact ancient imitations, not official issues.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3098 Posts |
I really like the "big hair" and bugged-out eyes on your Magnentius. A very nice bust and coin.
Congratulations!
Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4883 Posts |
With the silvering nearly intact, that is just a tremendous find! A 99th percentile coin I'd think.
Colligo ergo sum
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Great portrait.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Looks to be in very close to 'as struck' condition. Excellent portrait. It may? have been attended to by a professional, to remove the worst of the green. Way beyond my resources and abilities, to do this sort of work. Cannot see evidence of verdigris pitting. Despite all of the negatives you have pointed out, still a very attractive coin. |
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United States
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Great hair detail--nice work picking up this one!
"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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Posted 04/05/2018 4:14 pm
