Which would you take (Gordian III)

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Which one do you like?

 

first off Ill quote HOBO.
then Ill go ahead and say that I like the first one more...

 

The first one, but it was a hard decision...lol..they were both nice

stainless

 

yup i liked the first one too

 

both
I'd get what caught my eye first, (assuming they cost the same) which is the first one for me.

 

I always think the reverse is the most interesting on Roman coins.
Here you have two positive reverses; first Laetitia, goddess of joy and gladness, and the other one Apollo, sun god, god of the arts, and sometimes named protector of the imperial palace. I like both the reverses, but I think I would like to have Laetitia.
The first coin is in slighly better condition too. I'd go for that one

 

First one

 

I have had this Gordian III for a long time, but don't have any idea of the value.
It is identified as an AE Sestertius - 235-244 A.D.

Have they changed the entry for adding pictures ? When I click on insert image it asks for an HTTP link ???

 

I'd go with the 1st one , but listen to Hobo not us .
rzage

 

jusst copy and paste the image

 

Won't paste.

 

k,....hmm

try copying and pasting the image code

 

Thanks Stainless, I am not sure what the image codes are, but I think I found the link for posting pictures. Here it is;

 

yours is very nice...it appears to be Bronze...VF+, scratched...but still is a nice coin..

I will do a full attribution in an half hour or so.


stainless

 

Gordian III

Yes, To bad about the scratches. It is a very thick and heavy coin, somebody must have really had it in for the scatches on the facial image.

 

EDIT: will get back for this in a few

 

RIC IV 268, 239 AD. Probably worth about $20-$30. Rub the coin for a while to wear down the scratches, it'll come out better for it.

 

beat me to it:smile

there you go dave

PS: Arditarion, I didn't even think of that...lol...good idea...but wouldn't you be able to tell the coin has been rubbed down?...just wondering


stainless

 

You'd probably be able to tell. But is it better to have a F problem free coin or a VF+ coin that looks like Freddy Kreuger attacked it? Its not a matter of deciet. It would just make the coin better. Remember, particularly with ancient coins, improving them isn't always frowned upon.
Cleaning, repatination, and even (if it doesn't remove metal) some smoothing is perfectly normal.