Some Low Grade Additions

I dont normally post my cheap/low grade buys but since it's slow for new posts. Below are 2 coins I have had for awhile. All total of $35.

The didrachm I am not sure if it's Lucius or Marcus. I went with Marcus.


Elagabalus, (218 - 222 A.D.)
BI tetradrachm
SYRIA, ANTIOCH
O: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ Α ΑΝΤWΝΕΙΝΟC CEB Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder.
R: ∆ΗΜΑΡΧ. ΕΞ. ΥΠΑΤΟC. TO. B. Eagle standing facing, head turned to l., wings spread, holding wreath in beak; ∆ − Ε across upper fields, star between legs.
11.85 g
24 mm
Prieur 268


MARCUS AURELIUS ( 161-180 A.D.)
Caesaria, Cappadocia
AR Didrachm
O: AYTOKP ANTWNEINOC CEB, Bare head right.
R: UPA-TOC G, Mount Argaeus surmounted by a statue of Helios, holding globe and sceptre.
20mm
5.7g
Metcalf, Caesarea 129a; Sydenham, Caesarea 321.

 

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I have no problem with posting low grade coins but I don't post them if they are too low grade. Nice coins.

 

Man, love the Marcus Aurelius, has the right amount of wear to give it character!

 

Both coins have abundant character and are eminently postable!

 

I really like the Elagabalus, low grade or not.

 

Aahahaha, Wow => man, that was a bit cold of Gil-galad, eh?

=> Mat, I am absolutely lovin' your new grunge-coins (congrats, brother)

Oh, and yes, I do happen to have an example of one of those bad-boys!!

=> Bring-on, Elagabalus

 

Huh? lol. I didn't realize I was being cold.

I have lots of low grade coins is why I said that.

 

I have my share for sure. If it wasn't for lower graded coins I couldn't collect Ancients.

 

I totally agree, Bing. Me too.

 

Ooops => Sorry Daryl (Gil-galad) => originally, I thought you were taking a shot at Mat for posting low-grade coins (you rock and Mat rocks ... we all rock ... whoooo, rock)




... carry-on, my coin-friend

 

It's no problem, my friend. We do indeed all rock!!

 

Worn coins are fabulous-- they look appropriate for age. They beg to be touched

 

Nice looking coins, worn or not, as long as its still identifiable its good. I will try not to pile on this thread with my recent Cappadocia coins.

 

yeah, that elagabalus is pretty solid...and i always like to see mount argaeus.
nice for 35 !

 

very nice Mat!!

 

All coins beg to be touched. It is just that you can't afford to buy MS67 and turn it into EF with one cuddle session. Long ago I collected 19th century US postage stamps. High denomination 1860's and earlier stamps are more expensive used than new and people of low moral fiber will fake cancellations on new stamps trying to make them look postally used. I prefer coins that circulated to commemoratives and NCLT. Coins don't have to be worn flat to be circulated but they don't need to be babied or perfect to be interesting.

 

A sweet deal Mat. Man I wana go to a coin show XD

 

Great pickups Mat. And a good score for the price.

I think it's a testament to how cool this hobby is that you can pick up some coins minted almost 2000 years ago, with that level of detail for under $40.