Another "another fel temp reparatio coin" thread.

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by randygeki, Feb 28, 2017.

  1. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    I almost picked up a very nice FH from Thessalonica, but ended up missing out. I kind of lucked out. Im not a fan of the style of earlier issues from Thessalonica and would have ended up with a high quality coin that I didn't enjoy looking at as much. I ended up get a cheaper example (much cheaper) and I think I'll be happier in the long run. It's a decent example I think.


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    DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind/FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO soldier spearing Horseman, Phrygian helmet, sitting on ground, arm(s) up, A in left field, TS Delta in ex
    Thessalonica 129 scarce.
     
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  3. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    i wished Hadrian had more type like this, :D
     
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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice example.
     
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  5. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    Very nice..

    I have one too but mine has a very flat and characterless patina which makes it less appealing than a more glossy patina. Though they are rates Scarce they seem more available than later issues though that could just be that I haven't been looking long enough to gather a scientific opinion. I have seen quite a few on the market in the last year alone.

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    Here is a slightly later RIC VIII Thessalonica 180 which seems to have more style about the portrait somehow.

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  6. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

  7. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Thanks.

    There does seem to be a lot more popping up in the last few years, even for Constans, and a lot of nicer silvered ones too. Mine still has some silvering, as well as my Constans. Are they from a hoard or did that just have more silvering?

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