Just received the coin. Here is my new photo. The coin actually looks more like my photo. I am very pleased by the looks of this one. This rarity...
Not only do I love the portrait, as you can tell from my earlier posts in this thread, I really like the reverse as well. Great coin @Finn235
I like the left facing variety very much.
I do not actively pursue coins in slabs. However, at the risk of attracting undue attention I have made some great purchases of slabbed coins...
Interesting assortment and I like your blog.
I freed this Claudius denarius from an NGC slab. [ATTACH] I freed this Galba denarius from an NGC slab. I do not have a photo post slab....
Yep, they were "freak shows" and that is exactly why I am interested in collecting them. There was a lot going on during the first century CE and...
I have 2 more I should have added to this thread. [ATTACH] Galba. AD 68-69. AR Denarius (17.1mm, 3.03 g, 12h). Spanish mint (Tarraco?). Struck...
I also have a Vespasian with a Vitellius like portrait. Not as nice as David's. [ATTACH]
I like that coin...and from a respected collection too! I like having the provenance of my coins.
Thanks to everyone for the kind comments. I am really looking forward to getting these.
Thanks @dadams The third one was my #1 target. It has great aesthetic appeal imho.
I saw one on Dix Noonan Webb several months ago.
I could not choose between the 2 options. Both seemed to apply equally. Here is one of Vitellius with his father on the reverse for comparison....
Thanks very much @octavius . Given the quality of the coins you have shown here that means a lot. I was actually stunned to win all three. I...
That is a wonderful coin of Stephen I have rarely seen one so nice
Hi All, I was thrilled to win these 3 in the mail bid sale held yesterday by Jesus Vico from Spain. there was no live bidding in this one so a...
Great catch @Sulla80 I love finding lost provenance.
I love picking up unsold lots. They seem to be ignored by many people. Now ssshhh we do not want everyone to know our secret.;)
Those are just lovely @octavius Thanks for posting them here.
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