new Augustus dupondius Eagle

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  1. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    DIVUS AUGUSTUS. Died 14 AD. Æ Dupondius (28mm, 9.06 g). Rome mint. Restitution issue struck under Domitian, circa 82 AD. Radiate head of Divus Augustus left, small star above / Eagle standing left on globe, head turned right. RIC II 456 (Domitian); BMCRE 506 (Domitian); Cohen 562. Near VF,attractive brown patina.
    this coin is now in my collection

    i buy alot i like alot _DSC68t67.jpg
     
    Last edited: Mar 13, 2017
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  3. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    120, Lot: 36. Estimate $150.
    Sold for $270. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.


    DIVUS AUGUSTUS. Died 14 AD. Æ Dupondius (28mm, 9.06 g). Rome mint. Restitution issue struck under Domitian, circa 82 AD. Radiate head of Divus Augustus left, small star above / Eagle standing left on globe, head turned right. RIC II 456 (Domitian); BMCRE 506 (Domitian); Cohen 562. Near VF, attractive brown patina.
    From the Tony Hardy Collection. 120036.jpg
    almost the same coin
     
  4. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

  5. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    Nice coin. You are on a buying spree. Nothing wrong with that, but remember you are in no race. As you are new to the hobby, take your time to learn what you like.

    PS: looks like a die match
     
  6. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Sadly, I seldom understand what you're up to ...

    => ummm, did you win/buy the OP-coin?

    :rolleyes:

    Hmmm, are you hammered again, ro?
     
    Last edited: Mar 14, 2017
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  7. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    coin is in my collection sometimes i have lucky
     
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  8. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    Don't spend the rent:greedy:
     
  9. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

  10. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    That's a wonderful example!!! Looks ancient.... with eye-appeal to spare:)
     
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  11. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    that's a lovely dupondius of augustus ro! you posted many nice coins lately!
     
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  12. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

  13. gregarious

    gregarious E Pluribus Unum

    nice du ro!:)
     
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  14. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    A very nice example!

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  15. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

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