Fantastic pedigree research and lovely bronzes!
What an exceptional portrait! I've always found it interesting how much Antony's portrait changed on his later coinage.
Absolutely gorgeous piece @AncientJoe! And a provenance that can't be beat! The reverse in particular is extremely well-struck and of amazing...
It depends on the house, but lots that “sell” may not have met a reserve, or else were bid up by the house itself. These lots will then reappear a...
Great example! As a dog-person (and a classicist) I have always had a soft-spot for the type.
In recent years, it seems provenances have become increasingly important. While they were previously "nice to know," they now have a marked...
That’s a lovely example of the type, well done!
Thanks! There are some light horizontal scratches that aren’t really visible in the photo, but are a bit more visible in hand. All told, it’s a...
@AncientJoe truly beautiful coins! That Rhegium is a show-stopper. Sometimes you don’t realize what you could have had until it’s gone, but at...
This is a fantastic example! Unfortunately, it was purchased by an “investor” and resold for a ludicrous sum.
It’s always nice when you get a second bite at the apple! A shame it went for more than the original price, but it’s a great feeling to finally...
I recently received the below Galba aureus which I purchased privately last month, after skipping it in Triton in January. While I contemplated...
In my experience, advisors have been far more likely to encourage me to lower my bids or skip coins altogether than to “overpay” on anything. An...
Congratulations! A gorgeous example of the type, and a pleasant surprise that it’s even better in natural light!
Amazing find! Congratulations!
Beautiful coins everyone! Septimius seems to have been a popular first choice!
I’m glad it didn’t turn you off of the hobby. It would have been a real loss! At least it was an early lesson that led to 50 years of great coins!
That is a beautiful portrait!
[IMG] Obverse: HADRIANUS AUGUSTUS, laureate head of Hadrian right Reverse: COS III, Hadrian on horseback right, raising...
I have worked with them as my representative bidding in some other sales. In my experience, they have been very thorough in their descriptions of...
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