*authentic?* Wondering about a Pius... first coin of the year

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Nathan Waters, Jan 2, 2019.

  1. Nathan Waters

    Nathan Waters Member

    I am an ancient coin collector newbie, I only have one of the greats so far in my collection. I found a Pius for sale for $120 USD, its a bronze 10.65 grams, seems to relate to others in the RIC 827a collection. I was trying to find examples of Pius fakes but couldn't find any. Something about the reverse isn't sitting well, but I can't put a finger on it. Thank you for any insight you may have! Happy new year!

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  3. Ken Dorney

    Ken Dorney Yea, I'm Cool That Way...

    Nice coin, genuine at a good price.
     
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  4. Nathan Waters

    Nathan Waters Member

    Thank you, I appreciate the feedback
     
  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Looks fine to me as well. Nice coin btw.
     
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  6. Nathan Waters

    Nathan Waters Member

    Thank you very much!
     
  7. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Since you are a newbie, it is mandatory that someone in this group recommend that you buy coins only from a knowledgeable dealer whom you trust and who will stand by any coin he/she sells. I volunteer.

    Welcome to the group. Nice coin. You're off to a good start.
     
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  8. Nathan Waters

    Nathan Waters Member

    thank you and great advice, I like the seller from what I can see... they stand by the authenticity of their coin. They are located in France, would be more than happy to share my source unless that is a no-no and people protect their sources? You tell me!
     
  9. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Feel free to share the names of reputable dealers. If it's a dealer whom you trust and are happy doing business with, you are doing a favor to both the group members and the dealer by letting us know about him or her.
     
  10. Nathan Waters

    Nathan Waters Member

    Sure thing,
    https://www.saivenumismatique.com/
     
  11. Archeocultura

    Archeocultura Well-Known Member

    As an old collector with over a thousand Pius coins, I can assure you that your coin is real and in reasonably good condition. This issue knows 'tight' flans and sometimes a crude execution. They occur with head left, draped and even cuirassed.
    Nice start for a new collection of Pius, perhaps?

    Frans
     

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  12. Trebellianus

    Trebellianus VOT II MVLT III

    Very interesting stuff -- I'll admit I had no idea Antoninus P. had an "optimo principi" type. Might anybody know what the occasion was?
     
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  13. Macromius

    Macromius Well-Known Member

    My mama told me, "You better shop around!"

     
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