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  1. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    I was very happy to win this one today. I know it is in rough shape but the portraits are very nice imho. Also these are scarce and do not come up very often at auction. I love that it is a true denarius of Claudius but almost as good is the fact that the reverse features Nero as Caesar.

    Photo courtesy of Holding History Coins

    Claudius, with Nero as Caesar. 41-54 AD. AR Denarius. Struck 50-54 AD.

    Obv: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRIB POT P P Laureate head of Claudius right

    Rev: NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT Draped bust of Nero Left

    RIC I 83 (R2) ; RSC 5.

    Holding History Coins Agora Auctions Lot 07-158 April 21, 2016

    claudius ric 83.jpg
     
    Orfew, Apr 21, 2016
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Rough? Yes. But an interesting and, I think, rare coin. Congrats.
     
    Bing, Apr 21, 2016
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  4. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    It's a tough one to find-- congratulations! The dual portrait denarii are always interesting :)
     
    TIF, Apr 21, 2016
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  5. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Not a clue what ya got there dear fellow, but if Tif and Bing chime in you know you have something significant.

    Love the way youse 'ancient guys' catalog things. Us'uns modern guys lack your old world class....... devil.gif
     
    green18, Apr 21, 2016
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  6. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Rough but cool coin eitherway, congrats.
     
    Mat, Apr 21, 2016
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  7. ancientcoinguru

    ancientcoinguru Well-Known Member

    I was so tempted to bid on that coin. Decided not to, since I am chasing aes graves this month. But I think those portraits are great -- good win!
     
    ancientcoinguru, Apr 21, 2016
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  8. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    yeah, cool indeed orfew...rough but still looks good and an awesome double bust.
     
    chrsmat71, Apr 21, 2016
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  9. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    A most envious acquisition! Nero looks so innocent on the reverse.
     
    David Atherton, Apr 22, 2016
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  10. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Congrats. The attractive portraits are evident despite the wear and roughness.
     
    zumbly, Apr 22, 2016
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  11. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    nice :D

    i must say HH has very high starting prices, above shop prices :(
     
    Okidoki, Apr 22, 2016
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  12. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I have bought from him a few times, most of the time his prices are fair. Only issues I have had is with shipping, I have had to send reminders just to get a coin shipped.
     
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  13. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    That's a wonderful dual portrait example, despite being a bit 'rough'. I LOVE the innocent Nero and the noble-looking Claudius!!! I think you did quite well. Congrats @Orfew !!
     
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  14. Carthago

    Carthago Does this look infected to you?

    Congrats Orfew. An interesting coin.
     
    Carthago, Apr 22, 2016
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  15. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    So the coin finally arrived and I took a new photo.

    The seller's photo
    claudius ric 83.jpg

    My photo
    New Claudius Combined.jpg

    In person, the coin actually looks much more like photo #2.
     
    Orfew, May 25, 2016
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