A really nice surprise!

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  1. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Well as everyone knows, I blew my coin budget:( So, I had to forget about trying to get a mouthwatering AV Aureus from Galerius in FDC from Tauler Fau Herrero Auction/ Spain. So, I went for my second choice a EF AV Tremissis of Galla Placidia/ Ravenna Mint. I had to go to do snow clearing, so I put down a really low proxy bid. This coin/ same condition sold previous auctions for between 3500-5000. So, I could only afford 1400 Euros (hopefully make some extra cash doing odd jobs) When, I got home around 4:00PM/ auction was finished. So after checking my bids with auction, I ended up winning this rare Empress for 1301 Euros:happy::happy::happy::happy::happy::happy:

    AV Tremissis ND struck 455AD Ravenna Mint 18mm./ 1.46g.
    obverse: Pearl Diademed/ Draped Bust Right
    reverse: Cross within Wreath
    She was the Mom of Valentinian III/ Wife of Constantius III
    ERIC II rarity list #155 4558776l.jpg
     
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Great purchase, congrats.
     
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  4. Ryro

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    Awesome win! I don't even have her in bronze. The detail in her hair and portrait is fantastic:snaphappy:
     
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  5. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Thanks Mat:)! Ryro:)

    Proves that if you do not place a bid you have zero chance of winning, but if you think you have zero chance, and still put down a "lowball" silly bid/ God/ Fate/ Lady Lucky may give you a nice surprise! Like I was completely blown away.
     
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  6. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Beautiful!
     
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  7. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Nice catch and at a good price, too!
     
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  8. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    That is beautiful! I would like to see what it looks like in hand when you get it. Congratulations :)
     
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  9. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Incredible win, John! Looks great, and an incredibly tough ruler to capture. And, of course, I have a soft spot for AV. Nice!
     
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  10. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    I will go to bed happy tonight!:)
     
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  11. NLL

    NLL Well-Known Member

    I would too if I was you. Another fantastic purchase @panzerman !
     
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  12. BenSi

    BenSi Well-Known Member

    Great Win, I love the reverse. Congrats
     
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