New Trajan denarius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Vess1, Jun 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM.

  1. Vess1

    Vess1 CT SP VIP Supporter

    What do you guys think of this one? Bought this from a shop in France that's been on MA-shops for 17 years. Was sold as an AU. Bought it on the 20th and I couldn't believe when FedEx was at my door today handing it to me on the 24th.

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    Anyway I opened it and wasn't ready for how shiny it would be. It's so shiny I'm sure someone polished it. I had to photograph it with only two lights, pointed away. I prefer originality too, but I guess it's kind of cool because it looks like it would when it was brand new I suppose. The details are great.

    I've been wanting one with this reverse type which according to my book is a personification of justice holding scales and a cornacopia. Price wasn't bad.
     
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  3. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Dealer

    The seller you bought from seems to value his coins highly and the price reflects it. Below is a similar example that I sold for 1/3. Plus the AU description means almost nothing when describing ancient coins.

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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Nice one. I had one that was quite similarly bright like that. Maybe a little too bright, but like you said, it kind of gives one an idea of what they looked like when new.

    I like it!
     
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