Balbinus Sestertius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Julius Germanicus, Feb 18, 2017.

  1. Julius Germanicus

    Julius Germanicus Well-Known Member

    Hi folks, this one is below my standards but after the Dix Nonan Auction I was frustrated so I bought this budget Balbinus instead. What do you think?

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    IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINUS AVG / PM TR P COS II PP
    Sestertius, Rome April-June 238
    RIC 16, C 21

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  3. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    No Balbinus here, I would buy one in any condition.:D
     
  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    That's my kind of Balbinus: budget-wise! I do not have any examples since they always seem so expensive. I'd take this one in a heartbeat.
     
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  5. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    I think it's fine and I would've grabbed it at the right price.... I went for a less costly example too as my 'budget' example suggests.

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  6. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I do not believe you should buy a coin beneath your standards. There are plenty of people who would be happy to have the coin so why should you be miserable with it?
     
  7. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    My standards are way higher than my budget. I have to buy "lesser" coins and I am not miserable with them :D
     
  8. Severus Alexander

    Severus Alexander find me at NumisForums

    It'll do nicely. I think it's fine to buy something as a filler, until you get a chance to upgrade. (Which can be years!)
     
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  9. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    LOL, hmmm... I have no standards. I reckon I just get UGLY! And, I am still very happy! I collect on the Historical side, so I am always happy to hold that critical bit of history. Fun! :D
     
  10. Julius Germanicus

    Julius Germanicus Well-Known Member

    Of course I'm not THAT miserable, Doug :). On one hand I learned that you can't buy a beautiful Balbinus for less than what would be too much for me, but on the other hand I' m a completist so as long as it is not outright ugly I am still happy to fill the vacancy.
    I must confess that I would have preferred a lighter tone and smoother surfaces, but I think this will be easier to sell than a handful of Antonine Sestertii of a similar grade so it won't be a big waste of money if I manage to find my dream-Balbinus bronze (seemingly noone else here has achieved that for himself so far either).
    The real problem will be Gordian I and II, I guess...
     
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  11. Hispanicus

    Hispanicus Stand Fast!

    JG,
    It's an excellent coin that I would buy in a heartbeat. Well centered and complete legends on both sides, clear portrait and most importantly, no scuffs or dings.

    It's an excellent addition of a tough to find emperor.
     
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  12. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    I like it too!
    Bit rough on reverse, but the bust still quite nice.
    But the color .....shouldn't it be nice and brassy looking? :):)
     
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  13. Julius Germanicus

    Julius Germanicus Well-Known Member

    Yes, Eduard :) - but I have never seen a brassy looking Balbinus in my collector's life. I guess they ran out of pure Orichalcum at the Rome mint by 238...
     
  14. dlhill132

    dlhill132 Member

    JG, nice new coin.

    Doug
     
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