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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1306157, member: 26302"]Well in order of photos listed, the second coin is the Judean one. I do believe it was from the second revolt. Its actually a vase on the front/leaf on the reverse. If authentic $40 is not a bad price. Where did you buy it from? Ancient Jewish coins may be the most faked of all of them, so you always have to be careful. Your first coin is of Diocletian, nice coin except for the marks on the face/neck. The third one I would not buy if that is the one you haven't bought yet. Its a common coin/emperor and you can buy nearly perfect examples for not very much.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hope that didn't sound negative, but ancients can be found in high grade, so throw out the whole "its in good shape considering its very old" notion. We actually grade stricter than US collectors, and there are exceptional quality coins being sold every day in the ancient field. If you are new I would suggest asking questions, and looking around more before you spend any serious money.</p><p><br /></p><p>Welcome to the field Jason. Please know we are always here to help.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1306157, member: 26302"]Well in order of photos listed, the second coin is the Judean one. I do believe it was from the second revolt. Its actually a vase on the front/leaf on the reverse. If authentic $40 is not a bad price. Where did you buy it from? Ancient Jewish coins may be the most faked of all of them, so you always have to be careful. Your first coin is of Diocletian, nice coin except for the marks on the face/neck. The third one I would not buy if that is the one you haven't bought yet. Its a common coin/emperor and you can buy nearly perfect examples for not very much. Hope that didn't sound negative, but ancients can be found in high grade, so throw out the whole "its in good shape considering its very old" notion. We actually grade stricter than US collectors, and there are exceptional quality coins being sold every day in the ancient field. If you are new I would suggest asking questions, and looking around more before you spend any serious money. Welcome to the field Jason. Please know we are always here to help. Chris[/QUOTE]
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