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<p>[QUOTE="David Atherton, post: 3497362, member: 82616"]He was selling a handful of Roman coins at the same time, but looking at his previous sales and activity he did not deal in ancient coins or purchased any, on eBay at least. The sestertius came in an old flip, perhaps he inherited a small collection from a relative or a friend?</p><p><br /></p><p>Intriguingly, this was his description of the listing: 'Attractive sestertius of Vespasian 69-79 AD, bust to left, ANNONA seated to left, struck during his eighth consulship COS VIII'</p><p><br /></p><p>It shows a good amount of knowledge of the coinage. At any rate, it is this kind of seller where bargains can be had for the experienced collector. However, relying on inexperienced sellers is a good way for newbies to get burned! Either know the coin, or the seller, or ideally both! In this case I knew the coin, die matching it with the only known specimen.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="David Atherton, post: 3497362, member: 82616"]He was selling a handful of Roman coins at the same time, but looking at his previous sales and activity he did not deal in ancient coins or purchased any, on eBay at least. The sestertius came in an old flip, perhaps he inherited a small collection from a relative or a friend? Intriguingly, this was his description of the listing: 'Attractive sestertius of Vespasian 69-79 AD, bust to left, ANNONA seated to left, struck during his eighth consulship COS VIII' It shows a good amount of knowledge of the coinage. At any rate, it is this kind of seller where bargains can be had for the experienced collector. However, relying on inexperienced sellers is a good way for newbies to get burned! Either know the coin, or the seller, or ideally both! In this case I knew the coin, die matching it with the only known specimen.[/QUOTE]
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