Favorite Coin of 2017

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  1. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Has to be my large Julian II ! something about it is very attractive. I have added 30 coins to my collection this year. I may or not be buying any more coins for the rest of the year, we'll see. Feel free to post your favorites of 2017!

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  3. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Nice big coin, with fantastic patina.
     
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  4. Severus Alexander

    Severus Alexander find me at NumisForums

    Great choice, these are hands-down one of the best types of the fourth century IMO. Yours has a great portrait (hair & beard detail) and a great bull plus very appealing patination. Awesome!!
     
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  5. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Nice example of that coin! I can see why it's your favorite.
     
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  6. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    Nice portrait and patina. I do like those big late bronzes myself

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    Julian II, AE 1 Double Maiorina struck in Antioch, 3 rd officina
    D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julianus right
    SECURITAS REIPUB, Bull to right, two stars above. ANT gamma between two branches at exergue
    8.73 gr
    Ref : Cohen #38, RC #4072, LRBC #2641

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  7. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Wonderful examples!!!

    Mine has a 'skinny bull'....

    Julian II. 361-363 AD: 29 MM, 8.62 grams: Cyzicus Mint
    Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right
    Bull standing right, with two stars above

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  8. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Nice example!

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