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<p>[QUOTE="NicholasMaximus, post: 4589618, member: 111966"]So, I did something that I dont typically believe in and broke one of my own rules. I bought coins I wasnt familiar with on ebay. I have bought from this seller before and its a seller that I learned about on this forum. I didnt feel like I was taking much risk, especially since it was a 4 coin lot and I only paid 34 bucks for it. </p><p><br /></p><p>I had seen this unidentified lot of coins earlier in the day but quickly dismissed them because I didnt know what they were and wasnt in the mood to try and nail down values for them. Fast forward to a minute before the auction closed, and I had just missed out on a coin I really wanted from the same seller. </p><p><br /></p><p>I thought I had my initial target coin and was upset about missing out. Wanting to fill an emotional void from losing the previous auction, I reconsidered these 4 coins. The current bid was in the low 30's so I figured "what the hell" might as well try and get these for a decent price and if I lose its no big deal. I was kind of surprised when my 34 dollar bid won, especially since one of the coins is supposedly "Rare". Or at least that is what the listing claimed.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am still in my first couple of months as a collector, so identifying new coins without any starting information isnt a strong suit of mine yet. I was wondering how I did for the three I have potential matches for? I was also wondering if anybody recognized the 4th coin (its pretty worn and there isnt much detail left on it). </p><p><br /></p><p><u>Pictures of the Four Coins</u></p><p><u><br /></u></p><p><u>[ATTACH=full]1136501[/ATTACH] </u></p><p><u><br /></u></p><p><u>[ATTACH=full]1136503[/ATTACH] </u></p><p><u><br /></u></p><p>The easiest coin to identify (I hope anyway) was the Crispina in the bottom right of the picture. This is the match I have for it (its in much better shape than mine of course). </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1136504[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>The next easiest coin to identify (again I hope) was the Lucilla coin on the bottom left. I matched it with this coin. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1136507[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1136508[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>I think I have the top right one identified as well with this match. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1136502[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The top left coin is the one I am having trouble with. I initially thought it was an Antoninus Pius with what seemed like a left facing horse in the reverse, but on a second look, the nose seemed to have more of a Lucius Verus feel to it. It is a very smooth coin and i am not sure how the wear has impacted the bust. It is the largest coin at about 26 MM (the others are 24-25) but easily the least detailed. </p><p><br /></p><p>So did I really wind up with a rare coin out of this deal? Also, did I do a decent job identifying these coins? Any information you can share is greatly appreciated, thanks!![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="NicholasMaximus, post: 4589618, member: 111966"]So, I did something that I dont typically believe in and broke one of my own rules. I bought coins I wasnt familiar with on ebay. I have bought from this seller before and its a seller that I learned about on this forum. I didnt feel like I was taking much risk, especially since it was a 4 coin lot and I only paid 34 bucks for it. I had seen this unidentified lot of coins earlier in the day but quickly dismissed them because I didnt know what they were and wasnt in the mood to try and nail down values for them. Fast forward to a minute before the auction closed, and I had just missed out on a coin I really wanted from the same seller. I thought I had my initial target coin and was upset about missing out. Wanting to fill an emotional void from losing the previous auction, I reconsidered these 4 coins. The current bid was in the low 30's so I figured "what the hell" might as well try and get these for a decent price and if I lose its no big deal. I was kind of surprised when my 34 dollar bid won, especially since one of the coins is supposedly "Rare". Or at least that is what the listing claimed. I am still in my first couple of months as a collector, so identifying new coins without any starting information isnt a strong suit of mine yet. I was wondering how I did for the three I have potential matches for? I was also wondering if anybody recognized the 4th coin (its pretty worn and there isnt much detail left on it). [U]Pictures of the Four Coins [ATTACH=full]1136501[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1136503[/ATTACH] [/U] The easiest coin to identify (I hope anyway) was the Crispina in the bottom right of the picture. This is the match I have for it (its in much better shape than mine of course). [ATTACH=full]1136504[/ATTACH] The next easiest coin to identify (again I hope) was the Lucilla coin on the bottom left. I matched it with this coin. [ATTACH=full]1136507[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1136508[/ATTACH] I think I have the top right one identified as well with this match. [ATTACH=full]1136502[/ATTACH] The top left coin is the one I am having trouble with. I initially thought it was an Antoninus Pius with what seemed like a left facing horse in the reverse, but on a second look, the nose seemed to have more of a Lucius Verus feel to it. It is a very smooth coin and i am not sure how the wear has impacted the bust. It is the largest coin at about 26 MM (the others are 24-25) but easily the least detailed. So did I really wind up with a rare coin out of this deal? Also, did I do a decent job identifying these coins? Any information you can share is greatly appreciated, thanks!![/QUOTE]
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