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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Marsman, post: 3551614, member: 99177&quot;]A couple of weeks ago I bought my most expensive ancient coin so far. It&#039;s a Caligula denarius. I have had a few chances to buy one cheaper, but didn&#039;t dare to take the risk cause I know there are quite a few fakes out there. This one I bought from a reputable house.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m one of those guys who is after the 12 caesars in silver and now I&#039;m only one coin away (Otho) from completing my mission <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>For me it&#039;s a bonus that Germanicus is on the reverse of this coin. There is some minor porosity with an (old) line on Germanicus&#039; forehead, but it&#039;s still a detailed portrait of Caligula and I love it !</p><p><br /></p><p>I know this hobby is all about the history and beauty of ancient coins, but I can&#039;t help it but wonder what is the <u>Roman</u> coin you paid most for so far ? <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]943785[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Caligula, denarius.</p><p>37-8 AD, Lugdunum.</p><p>3.62g.</p><p>Obv: C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT / laureate head of Caligula right.</p><p>Rev. GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM / bare head of Germanicus right.</p><p>RIC 18.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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