Ken, even If I do not know you, it is a pleasure to know this coin went through your hands. I bought this coin back in 1997-1999 from an on-line...
Since I am primarily a bronze collector, it is not easy to chose my favorite sestertii. But, if I had to chose today (and not to list too many),...
Nice sestertius JG. I am somehow getting used to the color of your sestertii:) Here is mine - pretty green and tan. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Would love to see those reverses too:)
This is my favorites sestertius of Galba. It has i.m.o an expressive portrait and nice, tan and green patina. Galba, AE Sestertius. Rome. Struck...
A few more of my coins for Galba: A heavily patinated but quite scarce As depicting Salus feeding a snake. GALBA. 68-69 AD. Æ As (12.66 gm)....
That is a very impressive and expressive bust.
Medieval is always nice, and those are great examples!
A super Germania Capta, David! Very difficult to find one in my part of the world due to its popularity.
Nice Galba As, Ancient Aussie:) and as you say - it is a fairly scarce issue.
Thank you Orfew, Thank you ro1974 for your comments. Ro, I forgot to answer your question concerning whether to pass or buy on that sestertius:...
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