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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;AnYangMan, post: 3248089, member: 87271&quot;]After sorting through the <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/a-roman-republican-bronze-lot.326443/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/a-roman-republican-bronze-lot.326443/">lot of Republican bronzes</a> I purchased a while ago, I found myself increasingly fascinated by this area I, up until quite recently, somewhat neglected. All the different Issues, weight reforms, overstrikes and beautiful artistry; what’s not to love? Anyway, my new found appreciation for this field also led me to realize I missed a coin representing an important development in the history of Roman coinage; an AES grave. I initially thought these would sadly be out of reach due to budgetary issues, but luckily these smaller bronzes are much more affordable than the 100+ grams Asses. When this less-than-perfect specimen popped up for the equivalent of around 120 USD, I knew I had to have it!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]851615[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Roman Republic, AES Grave Sextans (Two pellets), 225 – 217 BC, 33.47 gm. Crawford. 35/5</p><p><br /></p><p>So here she is. A bit roughish, even for AES grave standards, but lovely nonetheless! She has had to endure quite a bit, most recently a severe attack of bronze disease that left some ugly pits above Mercury’s bust, but the previous owner managed to stabilize it. No signs of it returning, but I am keeping a close eye on it for at least a couple of years. For now, she has gotten a lovely little spot next to the early struck sextans from a couple of years later I snagged up in the lot. I must say that the relief, even when worn, is simply amazing and holding such a chunky coin is always an extremely pleasant feeling!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]851616[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Please show your cast bronzes, whether they are Roman or not![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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