Interesting coin of Livia ... but why do this to it?

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  1. Brian Bucklan

    Brian Bucklan Well-Known Member

    At around 9 or so I'll do a drawing for all who entered and then post the winner.
     
    Brian Bucklan, Apr 14, 2019
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  3. Jay GT4

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    I'm in if it's not too late. I love coins like this.

    Antonyquinarius.jpg
    III VIR R P C
    Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right

    M ANTON C CAESAR
    Two hands clasped round caduceus

    Mint moving with Octavian in Gaul
    39 BC

    1.57g

    Crawford 529/4b. Sydenham 1195. Sear, Imperators 304

    From a very old collection
    Museum number 175 on obverse.
     
    Jay GT4, Apr 14, 2019
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  4. Brian Bucklan

    Brian Bucklan Well-Known Member

    There were 12 entries:

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    And the WINNER is .....

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    Congratulations Bing. I think the coin found a good home. I'll contact you via private conversation.
     
    Brian Bucklan, Apr 14, 2019
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  5. cwart

    cwart Senior Member Supporter

    Congrats Bing!!
     
    cwart, Apr 14, 2019
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  6. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Congrats Bing!
     
    Jay GT4, Apr 14, 2019
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  7. Alegandron

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

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  8. Clavdivs

    Clavdivs Well-Known Member

    Nice!
     
    Clavdivs, Apr 14, 2019
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  9. octavius

    octavius Well-Known Member

    good home with Bing!
     
    octavius, Apr 14, 2019
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  10. Ryro

    Ryro Trying to remove supporter status

    Coingrats Bing!
     
    Ryro, Apr 14, 2019
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  11. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I've been reading, so I missed the initial announcement. I'm humbled that my name was drawn. Thanks a million. I've sent a PM to @Brian Bucklan.
     
    Bing, Apr 14, 2019
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  12. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    @Bing you lucky dog.
     
    Kentucky, Apr 15, 2019
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  13. PeteB

    PeteB Well-Known Member

    another example of a coin numbered "4" with white ink/paint. From the same collection as the one the previous page??
    Trajan Decius. 249-251 AD. Æ Sestertius (19.82 gm). Struck 249-250 AD. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVG, S C across field, Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. RIC IV 126d; Cohen 117. Number 4 in white marking on obverse, apparently from an old collection.
    TrajDeciusSestVictoria.jpg
     
    PeteB, Apr 15, 2019
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  14. Valentinian

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  15. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Thank you
     
    Bing, Apr 15, 2019
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  16. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Thats an interesting find!
     
    randygeki, Apr 16, 2019
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  17. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    At least they didn't do this to the coin... still trying to figure it out. Plancia.jpg
     
    Jay GT4, Apr 16, 2019
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  18. Cucumbor

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  19. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    :rolleyes:
     
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  20. Silver Eagle

    Silver Eagle Likes The Feel of Money

    @dougsmit even with the number 47 that is a nice coin. I have been looking at some pictures trying to find more information on the coin.
     
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