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<p>[QUOTE="Bing, post: 2515976, member: 44132"]A few months ago I saw this coin and thought I would check with several CT members to see what they thought. Some said it seemed okay, while others said they were not so sure. After writing the seller and telling him about my reservations, he assured me it was authentic and offered a guarantee of authenticity. I then made an offer substantially less than his asking price. Reluctantly he made a counter-offer which I accepted.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have been hesitant to post, but I have to say the coin looks and feels right in hand. I know some would/will say that buying a coin with some apprehension is a bad idea and that I will always have a nagging feeling about the coin. True, however, the price was such that I am fine with it. And it is not worth having it authenticated by an independent authority.</p><p><br /></p><p>So without further explanation:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]535803[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]535804[/ATTACH] </p><p>L CORNELIUS SULLA FELIX ROMAN REPUBLIC; GENS CORNELIA</p><p>AR Denarius</p><p>OBVERSE: Diademed head of Venus right</p><p>REVERSE: Double cornucopiae; Q below</p><p>Rome 81 BC</p><p>3.77g, 19mm</p><p>Cr 375/2; Syd 755; Cornelia 33</p><p><br /></p><p>Your honest comments are appreciated.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bing, post: 2515976, member: 44132"]A few months ago I saw this coin and thought I would check with several CT members to see what they thought. Some said it seemed okay, while others said they were not so sure. After writing the seller and telling him about my reservations, he assured me it was authentic and offered a guarantee of authenticity. I then made an offer substantially less than his asking price. Reluctantly he made a counter-offer which I accepted. I have been hesitant to post, but I have to say the coin looks and feels right in hand. I know some would/will say that buying a coin with some apprehension is a bad idea and that I will always have a nagging feeling about the coin. True, however, the price was such that I am fine with it. And it is not worth having it authenticated by an independent authority. So without further explanation: [ATTACH=full]535803[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]535804[/ATTACH] L CORNELIUS SULLA FELIX ROMAN REPUBLIC; GENS CORNELIA AR Denarius OBVERSE: Diademed head of Venus right REVERSE: Double cornucopiae; Q below Rome 81 BC 3.77g, 19mm Cr 375/2; Syd 755; Cornelia 33 Your honest comments are appreciated.[/QUOTE]
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