Claudius Provincial

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  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I have had my eye on this coin for well over a year. I finally decided to f-it and get it. I just loved the look of the little provincial.

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    Claudius (41 - 54 A.D.)
    Ӕ17
    Gadara in the Syrian Decapolis
    O: SEBASTOS, laureate head right.
    R: GADAPA, turreted head of Tyche right, date HP before.
    Year 108 = 44/45 AD.
    17mm
    4.63g
    RPC 4816
     
    Mat, Jul 29, 2015
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Beautiful looking coin. Congrats.
     
    Bing, Jul 29, 2015
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  4. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Great coin Mat and beautiful color, sweet!!
     
    Eng, Jul 29, 2015
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  5. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Excellent coin Mat it's got a lot o' character on it. ;)
     
    Aidan_(), Jul 29, 2015
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  6. Collect89

    Collect89 Coin Collector

    I too think it has eye appeal. I can see why Mat may have been drawn to it for a year's time.
     
    Collect89, Jul 29, 2015
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  7. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Cool pickup, Mat => it's a nice, heavy lil' baby
     
    stevex6, Jul 29, 2015
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  8. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    Congratulations wow:facepalm:
     
    ro1974, Jul 29, 2015
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  9. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    I like that! Looks great. And, Claudius was the Underdog!
     
    Alegandron, Jul 29, 2015
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  10. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    => here is my Claudius example ...

    Claudius.jpg
     
    stevex6, Jul 29, 2015
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  11. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Very nice coin.
     
    Orfew, Jul 29, 2015
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  12. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    that's an attractive little provincial mat!
     
    chrsmat71, Jul 29, 2015
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  13. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Thanks, everyone.
     
    Mat, Jul 29, 2015
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  14. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Great addition Mat! :D
     
    randygeki, Jul 30, 2015
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  15. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    A very nice coin, and one that I would happily accept into my collection. Coins of the Decapolis can be tough in better grades, but quite a few nice provincial varieties can be had from Gadara. Here is one of mine, Faustina Jr. with Zeus...

    Gadara500.jpg
     
    John Anthony, Jul 30, 2015
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  16. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice to see a lady!
     
    Mat, Jul 30, 2015
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  17. swamp yankee

    swamp yankee Well-Known Member

    I'm glad you got it! I lost a couple of capped bust pieces by not acting fast enough and a Liberty seated half in MS condition too,pays to "slap leather" when a nice one appears....
     
    swamp yankee, Jul 30, 2015
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  18. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Thank & indeed it does.
     
    Mat, Jul 30, 2015
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  19. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Mat...
     
    Alegandron, Jul 31, 2015
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  20. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    HEY! Is that TIBERIUS in your Avatar Hand??? :D IVLIA DOMNA retired...
     
    Alegandron, Jul 31, 2015
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  21. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Lol, yup, it is. She's resting with her twins.
     
    Mat, Jul 31, 2015
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