my first ancient

well, I got my first, and probably only ancient. I was just cruizin flea bay and saw it and fell in love. so heres some pics, let me know what you think.. price and grade, all opinions are appreciated
http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/7/6647/41459.jpg
http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/7/6647/41459r.jpg

 

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I would have liked my first ancient to be so nice

Cucumbor

 

Thanks Cucumber..
Im waiting for Drusus or Ardatirion to come by. They'll let me know if I got a good buy

 

Looks like a silver denarius.

Nice Coin
Ben

 

youa re correct. It is Its emporer Domitian from 81 - 96 AD

 

Very classy for a first ancient. And I'm flattered that you were waiting for me!

Domitian
AR denarius
Rome mint, 92-93 AD
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII
laureate head r.
IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P
Minerva standing right on prow with sheild & spear, owl before
RIC II 174, RSC 278

 

You should note the two circles on the back: this coin was likely used as jewelry at some point, possibly in antiquity. Doesn't detract from the coin much though.

How much did it set you back?

 

I paid 37 with shipping.. did I get a good deal?
I realize these were the most produced coins back then.
I wanted to ask what it was worth before I posted a price so tehre wernt any changed opinions..

 

37 is a fine price for it. It wasn't a steal, but it wasn't overpriced, in my opinion.

 

Agreed.


Nice coin.

 

It is a lovely looking coin, I would have hapily paid that for it :thumb:

 

thanks guys. The thing about this one is, Had you guys said I over paid by .. like.. 30 bucks, I wouldn't have cared, strictly because having a piece of history, from that long ago.. is worth far more than 38 bucks to me.. or however much it was.
Unless you guys said it was a counterfeit.. then that would be a different story

 

I think you got a real good deal with prices of ancients being the way they are these days...Nothing screams fake to me from the photos.

 

No kidding, prices have really been going up.

 

Congrats on your first ancient. They can be a little adictive....

 

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