Who won a coin in the Frank Robinson auction today.

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  1. bcuda

    bcuda El Ibérico loco

    I bid on two and won one of them. I did not have any coins of the Emperor that I won so it will fill a hole at least.

    And the winner is
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    188 R NERVA, Den, IMP II COS IIII PP, Fortuna stg l; AEF/VF, a hair off-ctr but full lgnds, good metal with medium

    purplish-grey toning. Well-detailed portrait (of course). Scarcer with this rev lgnd.
     
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  3. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    I was too busy with end of the year finances and market trading that I didn't have time to look at it seriously. But I'll definitely bid on some in the next auction (probably after the first of the year).
     
  4. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    I bid on 3, and won 1. Since I am into collecting Faustina Junior these days, I am glad that I won a middle bronze with her portrait. The coin has a hairstyle that I don't have in my collection. :)

    The coin seems to have a longer legend than others. Need to do some research on this in the future.
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  5. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Nice portrait. The legend is there but so small it is hard to read. The coin is from her days as First Daughter.
     
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  6. Ryro

    Ryro Trying to remove supporter status

    I believe it's been three in a row, of his, that I've been skunked. Though, I've won some beauties from Frank. His clientele/fan base has some deep pockets.
    But I'll keep trying cause I LOVE the Frank Robinson Experience.
    He's just so freaking funny and timely while selling ancient gems!
     
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  7. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    Thanks for your useful info, Doug.
     
  8. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    That reverse type comes with two different obverse inscriptions. Yours is very nice. Mine are place-fillers:

    Faustina Jr VENVS S C apple and scepter dupondius long obv inscr.jpg
    Faustina II, AD 147-175.
    Roman Æ as or dupondius, 13.18 g, 26.6 mm, 6 h.
    Rome, AD 149-152.
    Obv: FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII FIL, bare-headed and draped bust, right.
    Rev: VENVS S C, Venus standing facing, head left, holding up apple in right hand and vertical scepter in left hand.
    Refs: RIC 1408(6); BMC 2170-72; Cohen 251; Strack 1311; RCV --.

    Faustina Jr VENVS S C apple and scepter dupondius short obv inscr.jpg
    Faustina II, AD 147-175.
    Roman Æ as or dupondius, 12.5 g, 25.0 mm, 6 h.
    Rome, AD 152-156.
    Obv: FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, bare-headed and draped bust, right.
    Rev: VENVS S C, Venus standing facing, head left, holding up apple in right hand and vertical scepter in left hand.
    Refs: RIC 1408(3); BMC 2193; Cohen 253; Strack 1322; RCV 4725.
     
  9. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    Many thanks for your additional info. Now I know what the tiny legend says.
     
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  10. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Your legend is longer: FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII FIL
    It is common for longer legends to be used early in a reign (here 149-152 AD) and be shortened a bit later after everyone would be clear on just who this was.
     
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  11. Seated J

    Seated J Well-Known Member

    They arrived today:
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    Gordian III antonianus

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    Trajan Decius-antioch tet-rev.JPG

    Trajan Decius tet.
     
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  12. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Those are both great looking coins! I bid on that G3 but lost (obviously). Glad it found a home with someone on here.
     
  13. DBDc80

    DBDc80 Numismatist

    I won this little Parthian bronze. These aren't that easy to find in good condition with nice patina, so when I see one, I move on it! It was a pleasant surprise in todays mail!

    Mithradates I
    ca. 171-132 B.C
    AE 14 chalkous
    Hekatompylos Mint
    Sellwood 8.3
    Sunrise (Phriapatios) PSX_20201214_210148.jpg
     
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  14. cmezner

    cmezner do ut des Supporter

    Bid on 2 won 2, arriving yesterday in my mailbox :happy:

    Always eyed Germanicus bronzes, him being the great-nephew of Augustus and nephew of Tiberius. His son Gaius would be called Caligula, who would be succeeded by Germanicus' brother Claudius, and after that his grandson Nero.
    It is a common issue, though didn't have one until now:

    Rome, 42 - 43 AD, As struck under Claudius in honor of his brother
    28.5 x 29 mm, 11.426 g
    RIC I (2nd edition) Claudius 106;Cohen 9 (Germanicus)

    Ob.: GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N Head of Germanicus, bare to r.
    Rev.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P around large S • C
    #606-Germanicus-Vs.png #606-Germanicus-Rs.png
    and because I liked the snake so very much:D:

    Hadrian, Diobol
    Alexandria, Egypt, 126 - 127 AD
    24 mm, 8.051 g

    Frank didn't give a reference, and I am still researching, but it may be Emmett 803.5 var; Geissen 950-1;

    Ob.: ΑVΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹƐΒ Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder
    Rv.:L ENΔ E[KA]TOY (=Year 11) erect Serpent Agathodaimon crowned with shkent (double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt), holding kerykeion with his tail and stalk of corn;

    #607-Hadrian-Vs.png #607-Hadrian-Rs.png
     
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  15. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    My Faustina coin from Frank arrived yesterday. That's fast. I am very glad! :)
     
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