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stgaudens New Member Germany 40 Posts	Posted 05/12/2021 2:24 pm This is my first ancient coin: https://www.greatcollections.com/Co...int-NGC-Fine Unfortunately it hasn't arrived in Germany yet but I hope it won't take too long... I love the history behind this coin as well as the original toning :D In my opinion, the overall eye appeal of the coin is great despite the bad condition. Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 05/12/2021 3:27 pm A Trajan denarius is a good starting point for an ancients collection. Attractive coin. Congrats. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/12/2021 3:34 pm A nice coin for your first ancient. You will always pay a little extra for a slabbed coin, you did well with one. Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 05/12/2021 7:47 pm Well done. She's a beauty! Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
jskirwin Pillar of the Community United States 616 Posts	Posted 05/12/2021 10:17 pm Every collection starts with the first. Mine was a denarius of Marcus Aurelius in 2014. I've bought more expensive coins, but that first purchase sticks with you. Report this Post to the Staff
stgaudens New Member Germany 40 Posts	Posted 05/13/2021 10:40 am Thank you for your nice comments :D I have been reading a lot about silver coins, especially ancient ones and I have heard that most coins don't have their original hoard toning, but are cleaned after being found and over time, collection toning is forming. Do you think this coin has it's original hoard patina or is it old collection toning? Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 05/13/2021 11:08 am I think it's very probable that the coin was cleaned at some point (or points) since antiquity, and that the toning is more recent. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188660 Posts	Posted 05/13/2021 11:09 am Congratulations! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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