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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;AussieCollector, post: 3294314, member: 81093&quot;]Thanks for the opinions guys, much appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you Doug, incisive as always.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think I&#039;ve mentioned previously that history is the most important part of coin collecting for me. I&#039;m a simple man, and the general aim in my collections is to get samples from various periods of the kingdom/empire/state (i.e. a few examples of early, a few examples of mid, and a few examples of late). I also have a bit of a preference to purchase silver or gold coins where possible (I just prefer the look and feel).</p><p><br /></p><p>In relation to this coin specifically, it is pleasing to me in the sense that:</p><p>1) It is billon/silver, and noticeably so</p><p>2) It is &#039;late Roman silver&#039;</p><p>2) It is from a period I do not have yet (I essentially have nothing after Septimius Severus at this stage)</p><p><br /></p><p>The look is not pleasing to me however. I mean, it&#039;s good in the sense that you can see it has at least some silver, but it has no toning and the porous look isn&#039;t something I actively seek. Valentinian is also not an Emperor I am seeking specifically.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve had another search, and have found this Gordian III Antoninian for not much more. It&#039;s a little earlier, but has better eye appeal in my view. *cough* any red flags? <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]871645[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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