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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Hispanicus, post: 2837751, member: 72626&quot;]Zumbly,</p><p>I had to come back and post a sampling of non-auction V Coins purchases well under the $75 price point that for various reasons are just as interesting to me as the few expensive coins in my collection. This is all about history, and being able to acquire a relatively inexpensive coin that ties back to an event, or how an Emperor wanted to be viewed by the masses speaks volumes to me. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]670560[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]670561[/ATTACH] </p><p><b>Arcadius</b>, AE: $20-$25. I couldn&#039;t pass this up simply because Arcadius had the gumption to show himself being crowned by God. Plus, the canine headed kneeling prisoner on the reverse along with the Emperors stick-like legs are something that sadly reflects a lowering of skill among celators.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]670564[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]670566[/ATTACH]</p><p><b>VRBS ROMA</b>, AE: $18 - $20. Had to have one of these beauties because Romulus and Remus being fed by the wolf is the all time emblematic symbol of early Rome.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]670569[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]670570[/ATTACH] </p><p><b>Trajan Decius</b>, Silvered Ant: $30- $35. Trajan Decius was born in Pannonia Inferior, and it&#039;s interesting to note that he went on to quell a rebellion there prior to becoming a short lived emperor. What I find ironic is the reverse signifying peace between Rome and Pannonia as if they were now living harmoniously when in truth, there weren&#039;t too many Illyrians (Pannonians) left after those rebellions.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]670576[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]670577[/ATTACH] </p><p><b>Philippus I</b>, Silvered Ant: $35-$40. The emperor who gave Trajan Decius the command in Pannonia and ultimately ends up being killed against him in battle in 249 AD.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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