It's been awhile since I bought something, so here is my latest, a very affordable example of the Type. Seller photos.
Latest addition to my collection is a Julia Soaemias with Venus Standing reverse. I already have the seated Venus. I have wanted to do a side set of silver for her, similar to Lucilla & Crispina. Now I just need 1 more. AR Denarius O: IVLIA SOEMIAS AVG, draped bust right. R: VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple and sceptre; star in right field. Rome Mint 18mm 2.9g RIC IV 241 (Elagabalus); BMCRE 45; RSC 8.
Closed the deal on this little coin tonight with @Mainebill. Basically trading some coin submissions and coin-photography for this coin that he submitted to PCGS raw, and then to CAC. Love the slightly circulated-cameo look, and love a < $100 CAC Type coin. Bad photos for now: Thanks!
Just picked this up on eBay having no idea it was this colorful. Many thanks to Robec for the great pictures.
My new purchase was a coin I stumbled upon browsing ebay. Something told me to yank out my book on seated quarters and this is what I found! This just happens to be the coin that Larry Briggs spoke about in the book as being the variety to look out for in the 1876-CC version. I have confirmed upon receiving it today that it is in fact the Briggs 13-L 1876 Carson City Seated Liberty Quarter. Now I just hope this series becomes 'HOT' in the future and people start seriously collecting the varieties!
One of the types I have wanted is a tetradrachm of Caracalla. Got one at a great price a few months ago. Love these chunky silvers! Caracalla (198 - 217 A.D.) AR Tetradrachm SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Seleuceia Pieria O: Laureate head right. R: DHMARC EX UPATO D, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head turned right. 23mm 14.5g Prieur 1188; Bellinger 76