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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
The second upgrade for today. Old Roma:  New Roma:  City of Rome Commemorative AE Follis, A.D. 332-333, Trier, 16.0mm, 2.02g, 180°, RIC VII 542 Obv: VRBS ROMA. Helmeted, mantled bust of Roma left. Rev: Romulus and Remus suckling from she-wolf, two stars above; TR*P in ex. Edited by MartiVltori
11/28/2023 2:42 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Not my field, but a beautful coin!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
That's one of the nicest ones I've seen in recent memory. Looks high end EF or even Unc.
Another outstanding upgrade.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
870 Posts |
Hey Paralyse,
It was sold as MS which I don't use as a grade on ancients since I don't know how it looked when it was minted. :)
I prefer to use aU/Unc as the top grades on my ancients. This one defiantly falls under one of those.
Edited by MartiVltori
11/28/2023 2:47 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 Australia
2496 Posts |
 remarkable condition, a stunning example, thanks for sharing. The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
24876 Posts |
Stunning coin, MartiVltori! We've all heard the story of Romulus and Remus, and it's wonderful to see them depicted on a coin. Congratulations on a fantastic upgrade!
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
That's about as nice of an aUnc. as you're going to see.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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United States
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Upgrade, that's like living in a basement apartment and then moving to the penthouse   John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6449 Posts |
Super cool, and an awesome mythological depiction!
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Pillar of the Community
Sweden
2124 Posts |
Wonderful coin (and super upgrade)!
But surely TR.P is Treveri?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
Erafjel, you are absolutely correct. That was from the old coin. Must have forgot to update that field when I re-did the label.
I edited the original post.
Edited by MartiVltori
11/28/2023 1:55 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2099 Posts |
Very nice indeed. The quality of engraving at Trier varied quite a bit. Not all are as pleasing as yours.   Here is my nicest Siscia  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
Mari, that Siscia is absolutely stunning. Such a well executed die.
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