My first ancient! :)

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  1. Rexford

    Rexford Well-Known Member

    3990765-003.jpg ROMAN IMPERIAL. Diocletian (Emperor, 284-305 AD). Struck circa 294-295 AD. AR Argenteus. NGC Ch. MS✭ (Choice Mint State ✭) Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5. Sescia mint. 2.64gm. DIOCLETI ANVS AVG. Laureate head of Diocletian right / VIRTUS MILITUM. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before camp enclosure with eight turrets; pellet at middle of archway. RIC 32a.
     
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  3. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Gorgeous! You just jumped in head first, huh?
     
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  4. Rexford

    Rexford Well-Known Member

    Yep!
     
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  5. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Wow, that is stunning.

    Nice acquisition.

    What are your collecting interests?

    John
     
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  6. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    That has a beautiful rainbow color toning. Very nice for a first or one of many. Congratulations!

    Here is a sister coin of Maximianus, but not near as nice.
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    MAXIMIANUS
    AR Argenteus
    OBVERSE: MAXIMIANVS AVG, laureate head right
    REVERSE: VIRTVS MILITVM, four tetrarchs sacrificing before walls with 6 turrets
    Struck at Ticinum, 295 AD
    2.6g, 18mm
    RIC VI 18b
     
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  7. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Absolutely beautiful, two thumbs up!
     
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  8. Volodya

    Volodya Junior Member

    Very nice; one of the best "1st purchases" I've seen. For the record, any high-grade argenteus with this multi-colored toning almost certainly was originally part of a hoard handled by Münzen und Medaillen Basel several decades back. Most likely a pedigree could be found.

    Phil Davis
     
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  9. Rexford

    Rexford Well-Known Member

    Thanks! I just collect what I like, which is usually very high-grade and attractive world coins. It can be from anywhere, although most of it is German States because i love the intricacy of their designs and their consistent high quality. Here are my other coins and medals, all graded by PCGS, dates ranging from 1727 to 1933.
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  10. red_spork

    red_spork Triumvir monetalis

    Excellent first ancient! One of the best of the type I've ever seen.
     
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  11. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Fantastic argenteus I wish I had one like that!
     
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  12. Gavin Richardson

    Gavin Richardson Well-Known Member

    I saw that one offered earlier today or yesterday. Baldwin's, I think. I remember how struck I was by it. Congrats.
     
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  13. Rexford

    Rexford Well-Known Member

    Not from Baldwin's or an auction, but thanks!
     
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  14. Curtisimo

    Curtisimo the Great(ish)

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    I think Commodus speaks for all of us here :jawdrop::wideyed:
     
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  15. Gavin Richardson

    Gavin Richardson Well-Known Member

    Baldwin's must have a few of these from the same hoard. They are all stunners.
     
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  16. Severus Alexander

    Severus Alexander find me at NumisForums

    Whatever you do, don't drop it!! :nailbiting:

    That is some coin alright, congrats. You should chat with @panzerman, you have similar taste!
     
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  17. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    OH YEAH!

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  18. alde

    alde Always Learning

    Very nice.
     
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  19. ewomack

    ewomack 魚の下着

    Ah... I remember my first ancient... it definitely wasn't as nice as this one... by number four I had upgraded considerably, though.
     
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  20. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Fantastic first purchase and an absolutely stunning coin! I can't wait to see what you'll treat our eyes to seeing next.
     
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  21. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    A winner
     
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