Terrific write-up and gorgeous aureus AJ....buried at Pompeii WOW!!! I have a fine grade denarius 'Tribute Penny', but I'll post my AE AS...
I'm back from my yard work----and exhausted!! Fantastic posts guys!!! 'Q', I'm with WDF----I don't believe I've ever seen that Fausta reverse...
I thought I might as well add a few more while I'm waiting for a truck delivery of 'dirt' for my front yard---yeah, re-seeding again!! And I'm...
Welcome---your 'story' is similar to mine...I just returned to collecting this past November.... Most of us have more than a few 'ladies'---mine...
I'd love to add that example to my collection---to me, the circulated wear and 'corrosion' just add to its appeal, since it is well centered and...
Oh No!!! Now Bing will post his Lincoln cent too!!!:nailbiting:
I agree with the consensus: MS-63/64
A-noob: Absolutely fantastic coin and incredible write-up!!! I can see even those persons who roll their eyes at the mere mention of the word...
I think VG-8 at best....probably a tad less.....
I'd definitely grade it less than a VF...FINE-15+
As usual Fantastic posts everyone!!! Hmmm, I don't think I have a single 'B' to offer...Well, on to looking for the "C's"
In that condition, is it even worth the risk buying it in the first place???
Well, TIF and JA make me believe it is probably a 'cast' as well----but then again, I thought your Nero coin was genuine.... Please disregard...
A very beautiful coin C-89...and thanks for the further info and links!!
I couldn't agree more with JA and Bing!!! That's a GORGEOUS coin dlhill
I agree with everyone else JA---It looks like a terrific coin for the price....well-centered and great details.
Very cool coin chrsmat!!! But, I have none to post:(
Excellent link Valentinian----very impressive work!!! I wasn't totally aware of the three types either--cross; chi-rho; and cross rho. Very...
I'm another who never saw or noticed a chi-rho on a FH type.... Now, I have to reexamine all of mine again LOL That's a very cool find!!!
Hmmmm.....And i thought magnifying lenses weren't used until sometime during the arab/muslim conquest era....
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