lordmarcovan Posted August 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted August 17, 2023 I was pleased to unexpectedly win this one in the S-B auction. Sorta kicking around the idea of doing the Twelve Caesars again; this time as a subset within my existing collection. This is my first NGC ancient with the star ★ designation. https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-13WVPS/claudius-ad-41-54-ae-sestertius-2963-gms-rome-mint-ad-42-43-ngc-vf-strike-55-surface-45-light-smoothing 14 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted August 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted August 17, 2023 57 minutes ago, lordmarcovan said: I was pleased to unexpectedly win this one in the S-B auction. Sorta kicking around the idea of doing the Twelve Caesars again; this time as a subset within my existing collection. This is my first NGC ancient with the star ★ designation. https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-13WVPS/claudius-ad-41-54-ae-sestertius-2963-gms-rome-mint-ad-42-43-ngc-vf-strike-55-surface-45-light-smoothing Nice score on a very attractive coin ☺️! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted August 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2023 That is a great looking coin! Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted August 18, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) Cool coin! Though, the smoothing would drive me nuts, especially on the reverse. Here's one that didn't have a chance to get smoothed, as I bought it almost straight from being unearthed: Edited August 18, 2023 by Ryro 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted August 18, 2023 · Patron Share Posted August 18, 2023 14 hours ago, lordmarcovan said: I was pleased to unexpectedly win this one in the S-B auction. Sorta kicking around the idea of doing the Twelve Caesars again; this time as a subset within my existing collection. This is my first NGC ancient with the star ★ designation. https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-13WVPS/claudius-ad-41-54-ae-sestertius-2963-gms-rome-mint-ad-42-43-ngc-vf-strike-55-surface-45-light-smoothing That is a pretty coin, alright!!! Coingratulations on the new acquisition. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted August 18, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2023 very handsome looking coin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmarcovan Posted November 3, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) NGC Photovision images are here. Prong-free pix at last! Edited November 3, 2023 by lordmarcovan 9 1 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted November 3, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2023 I find this coin outstanding. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singig Posted November 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 4, 2023 Very nice coin ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted November 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 4, 2023 10 hours ago, lordmarcovan said: NGC Photovision images are here. Prong-free pix at last! Great photos. They really show the details and colouring of the coin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted November 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 1:56 PM, lordmarcovan said: I was pleased to unexpectedly win this one in the S-B auction. Sorta kicking around the idea of doing the Twelve Caesars again; this time as a subset within my existing collection. Everything done right! Typical Claudius portrait. Great details. Great centring. Fantastic colour. Simply a coin that catches the eye and is a pleasure to look at. Congratulations on the Claudius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsyas Mike Posted November 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 4, 2023 Lovely coin, @lordmarcovan. Mine used to look like that at one time...note the NCAPR countermark, its only saving grace: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma78 Posted November 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 5, 2023 Gorgeous coin! Nice to have some great images of it too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romancollector Posted August 15 · Member Share Posted August 15 I was looking for a coin in the 1941 Glendining Sydenham sale and came across your sestertius @lordmarcovan. Not sure if you already discovered this provenance or not. I know it wasn't mentioned in the Stacks listing. I posted it here in case you didn't already find it. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmarcovan Posted August 15 · Member Author Share Posted August 15 (edited) 3 hours ago, Romancollector said: I was looking for a coin in the 1941 Glendining Sydenham sale and came across your sestertius @lordmarcovan. Not sure if you already discovered this provenance or not. I know it wasn't mentioned in the Stacks listing. I posted it here in case you didn't already find it. No- I did not know that- I have no knack for such research. (And am quite impressed by those of you who do.) Thank you! Edited August 15 by lordmarcovan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmarcovan Posted August 15 · Member Author Share Posted August 15 BTW, I have completed the Twelve Caesars set now, and the last two additions (Julius Caesar and Vitellius) have finally arrived from Europe. I bought a fancy wooden case for ‘em, and now all that’s left to do is to submit the last four raw coins to NGC. Once that’s done, I’ll try to do a proper celebratory post and maybe make a YouTube video about the collection, eventually. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted August 15 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted August 15 Superb coin. Congrats on the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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