Outside my comfort zone

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Vegas Vic, May 7, 2014.

  1. Vegas Vic

    Vegas Vic Undermedicated psychiatric patient

    I for some reason got into my head to buy ancient coins so I bought the two below. Not very easy as I hate circulated coins and just won't collect them. So my question is have you gone outside your comfort zone and let me see your coin pics please (yes I know 500 ad is not really that ancient) image.jpg image.jpg
     
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  3. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Those both look very nice. Sorry, no coin pics.
     
  4. ace71499

    ace71499 Young Numismatic

    I think those look really nice!!
     
  5. JPeace$

    JPeace$ Coinaholic

    Nice additions Vic!
     
  6. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    What's the reverse on the S. Alexander? The two basic varieties are standing and advancing versions of Mars. I'm just curious because the depiction of Mars advancing left seems to be much less common than the others. I'm wondering if you have that variety.
     
  7. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Also, if you take circulation to mean the passing of a coin between hands in commerce, I have no problem calling your coins uncirculated. I don't see any wear on them at all - they may have been hoarded soon after being struck.

    Collectors of ancients, however, often object to the transposition of grading standards intended for modern coins onto ancients. Gold is very non-reactive, so I don't really have a problem calling the solidus MS - it probably does look exactly as it did when it came off the dies.

    I'm going to guess that the grade on the denarius is AU, not because the coin may have circulated in commerce, but because when it comes to ancient silver, it's mostly impossible to talk about mint states. As well-preserved as that coin is, it's still 1800-years-old, and doubtlessly had to be cleaned after its excavation.
     
  8. fiatfiasco

    fiatfiasco Nasty Details Member

    I just tried to PM you about the price of the gold ancient but it wont let me.
     
  9. Vegas Vic

    Vegas Vic Undermedicated psychiatric patient

    image.jpg image.jpg
     
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  10. Vegas Vic

    Vegas Vic Undermedicated psychiatric patient

    I'm an open guy on an anonymous chat room feel free to ask
     
  11. fiatfiasco

    fiatfiasco Nasty Details Member

    How many moneys?
     
  12. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Huh. Interesting. Well, it's definitely a beautiful coin. I guess according to NGC, once you wash off the centuries of dirt and grime, you've restored it to mint state. :)
     
  13. Vegas Vic

    Vegas Vic Undermedicated psychiatric patient

    I paid $950. There was one for $875 but I just liked the appearance of this one more. If I had to guess it is probably valued in the 7's but I didn't mind paying a little more for the one I liked.
     
  14. fiatfiasco

    fiatfiasco Nasty Details Member

    I would have to agree with your decision. It is choice material sir.
     
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