Uhm, so I bought this toned RR denarius (M. Cipius M. F.)

After being left without a showcase toned ancient coin in my collection, due to the forged S. Severus denarius, I wanted to add a new toned dark beauty to my collection.

I took a stroll through Civitas Gallleries, and the old envelope toning of this coin jumped out at me and grabbed my attention. Well, I caved and bought it. It supposedly even comes with an old collection envelope. I hope the envelope has a date on it.

So, what do you guys think of my new puppy? Be honest, it's ok to say you don't like it.



M. Cipius M.f. 115-114 B.C. Denarius Good VF

AR Denarius 16mm. 3.90g. Rome Mint
Helmeted head of Roma, r.; X behind.
M. CIPI. M. F.
Victory in biga, r.; rudder below horses; In ex.: ROMA
Crawford 289/1; RSC Cipia 1
Good VF. Nicely toned with some lustre in fields. Typical slightly compact flan for the issue. Includes old collection envelope.

 

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It's a beauty. I also enjoy getting stuff from Josh, when I can swing it. He's my goto guy for my scrap gold dumping.

My trainwreck.


M. CIPIUS (115-114 B.C.)
AR Denarius
O: Helmeted head of Roma right.; before, M. CIPI. M. F.; behind, X.
R: Victory in biga right, raising palmfrond in right, reins in left, rudder below, ROMA in ex.
Rome
17mm
3.8g
Syd 546. Cr289/1

 

@Sallent lovely, lovely coin. I am a sucker for toning, so long as you know it is transitory........

 

Nice comeback!

I have one of those...


Roman Republican
M Cipius M f 115-114 BCE
AR Denarius
Roma r, X behind
Victory in Biga, rudder below
Sear 166 (Authenticated by the Sear-man himself!); Crawford 289/1

 

It can only get darker...which is fine by me. At least we can say two things: It is not ridiculously shinny, and it won't turn into that monotone gray most heavily cleaned ancient coins tone into, so it's all good.

 

HEY! I LIKE that bankers mark! Gives it the "Old Salt with a Pipe" look!

 

I don't like it. I don't like it. I don't like it. I'm practicing what many politicians attempt. If I say it enough, maybe you'll believe me.

 

Okay, okay. It's a beautiful coin.

 

@Mat 's coin reminds me so much of someone else I know:





Me! Yeah, I'm one of those old salts with a pipe.

 

I don't see an "old" salt. Rather a youngster if'n you ask me.

 

LOL, yeah, I USED to smoke a pipe at your age... Got to be too much of a hassle.

HEY! And FIX that tie! You are a lawyer for cripes sake!

 

I love the coin. It has everything I want from an RR denarius. A+!

 

Agreed. Give me a good cigar. No packets of tobacco, pipe tools, pipe lighter, etc, etc. Plus I always burned holes in clothes when the tobacco would spark or pop.

 

I quit smoking three months ago, cold turkey after 30 years of a pack a day. You may have read about murderous rampages up here in PA, but I'm fine now.

 

Always came back from Hong Kong with a load of Romeo & Julieta from Cuba! YUM! Never had an issue with Customs... (THANK Gawd!)

 

LOL, so now you are supplying all the Meth to the Amish!

 

Don't get me wrong, I love a good Cuban cigar every now and then too, but I prefer the careful preparation of piped tobacco and the warmth of the pipe bowl in my hand.

Anyway, just to keep it legal, my entire RR denarii collection to date:

 

Nice purdy start.

 

I can't hang onto good RR's. Here's a plate of a select few that have passed through my store recently. They all belong to you guys now...

 

Your M. Scaurus denarius looks very familiar.

I still can't believe you decided to sell it after saying you'd never do it. I'm glad you did. To this date it is one of the best purchases I've made. I love that camel and scorpion. I wouldn't trade that coin for anything.