No, I actually bought all of them like that. I specifically look for unpatinated bronzes because I prefer the original yellowish Orichalcum color. They are actually not so easy to find because very few survive like that in a natural environment (the so-called "river patina") and even the depatinated ones are not common at all.
Nice hoard. I like group photos also! Should we call this the JG Hoard and give it an arbitrary find spot, Gilligan's Island, so they can be shipped around the world question free?
I actually bought one of those from you last year :-D. I have three unpatinated Caracallas by now, so I will trade for a yellow Aemilianus or Gallienus ;-p
Yes, I remember our conversation. Last year I was not really collecting much. This year I am back in love with sestertii and your collection is just what I appreciate in them. Dont expect to see many sestertii for sale from me this year as I likely will keep most of them!
