Pandemic Proofs and Patinas

87.5% lovely coins. And an owl.

 

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Thanks! I've got them right, then

ATB,
Aidan.

 

Wonderful Covid-coins here.
I have been buying more coins so far this year than the 5 last years combined.
Have to change focus now, though. Society’s reopened and the wallet is empty.
Here is one of my last purchases, a type you may be familiar with, @Andrew McCabe ?


Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. C. Pansa and Albinus Bruti f. 48 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.98 g, 6h). Rome mint. Mask of bearded Pan right / Two right hands clasped and holding winged caduceus. Crawford 451/1; CRI 28; Sydenham 944; Vibia 22; RBW –. Toned, obverse metal flaw, a few light scratches, struck slightly off center on a compact flan. VF.

 

I know, it's sacrilege for me to buy. I'm a little ashamed myself. If it makes you feel any better if it's like most non-RR coins I buy I'll hold onto it until I have an expensive invoice to pay and it'll end up getting sold off to pay for a nice denarius.