Ebay....hidden gem.

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by YOC, Feb 9, 2016.

  1. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Yup, you can definitely see it in those pics.
     
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  3. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    Its the letter F and the mint mark is AQS for Aquiliea
     
  4. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    When the mints transitioned to the one-standard types, you also find varieties with a chi-rho on the banner, but I think the two-standard chi-rho coins are much rarer.
     
  5. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    yes the chi rho on banner are very common, I have probably over 100 of them, but try and find one of these to buy.....it isnt as easy as some people might think. I think its because there was a very small window in 334 I think, although I'd have to check.. where they minted 2 standard with chi rho before moving to the 1 standard chi rho
     
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  6. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    Perhaps with a more common coin; I am not brave enough to risk this one. I'd rather leave as is.
     
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  7. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Congrats on your stealth win, YOC
     
  8. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    Cheers steve
     
  9. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    The 'gem' arrived today... needed a light clean, but I am happy . Better pics to come, for now just a quick phone shot. 2016-02-17 23.23.00.jpg 2016-02-17 23.18.28.jpg it's got some nice silvering on it which is nice and the chi rho is sharp...another bonus.
     
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  10. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Superb, congratulations!
     
  11. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Nice looking coin YOC
     
  12. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    Excellent specimen, well done :D
     
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