Sebastian Posted June 26 · Member Share Posted June 26 What more could you want than a beautifully preserved coin, with an great patina and excellent provenance? Such art found its way into my Cappadocian collection. Its provenance dates back to 1936, where at an auction in Lucerne (Switzerland), at Adolf Hess's auction house, the Reverend Edward A. Sydenham put up for sale his collection of coins from Roman Cappadocia. It was a truly excellent collection, it was mainly on its basis that Sydenham created the first catalogue of coins from Caesarea ("The Coinage of Caesarea in Cappadocia"). My coin was number 143, its condition was described as "superbe"! Fortunately, it was also photographed and placed at the end of the album. Its estimated value, determined by Hess, was 12 francs. I'm lucky to have managed to get such a miracle piece! This is the fulfillment of one of my numismatic dreams. MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180) Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟС CЄΒ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with trees; above, star, ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ Reference: RPC IV 7020.2, Sydenham, Caesarea 328, Ganschow, Münzen 255c.5 (this coin), Metcalf Conspectus 130b Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 161-166 A.D. Weight: 5,85 g Diameter: 21mm Provenance: CNG, ex Wild Rose Collection. Ex Reverend Edward A. Sydenham Collection (Hess Luzern, 28 April 1936), lot 143 13 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted June 26 · Supporter Share Posted June 26 Doesn't get any better than that! A lovely coin! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted June 26 · Patron Share Posted June 26 What a beautiful coin and with an impeccable provenance, too! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AETHER Posted June 26 · Member Share Posted June 26 Incredible in ever regard! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted June 26 · Member Share Posted June 26 I agree with all of the above. It's a coin worthy of applause. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuntbedruv Posted June 27 · Member Share Posted June 27 On 6/26/2024 at 1:23 AM, Sebastian said: What more could you want than a beautifully preserved coin, with an great patina and excellent provenance? Such art found its way into my Cappadocian collection. Its provenance dates back to 1936, where at an auction in Lucerne (Switzerland), at Adolf Hess's auction house, the Reverend Edward A. Sydenham put up for sale his collection of coins from Roman Cappadocia. It was a truly excellent collection, it was mainly on its basis that Sydenham created the first catalogue of coins from Caesarea ("The Coinage of Caesarea in Cappadocia"). My coin was number 143, its condition was described as "superbe"! Fortunately, it was also photographed and placed at the end of the album. Its estimated value, determined by Hess, was 12 francs. I'm lucky to have managed to get such a miracle piece! This is the fulfillment of one of my numismatic dreams. MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180) Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟС CЄΒ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with trees; above, star, ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ Reference: RPC IV 7020.2, Sydenham, Caesarea 328, Ganschow, Münzen 255c.5 (this coin), Metcalf Conspectus 130b Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 161-166 A.D. Weight: 5,85 g Diameter: 21mm Provenance: CNG, ex Wild Rose Collection. Ex Reverend Edward A. Sydenham Collection (Hess Luzern, 28 April 1936), lot 143 A wonderful coin with a great provenance. The coins of Caesarea are, I think, some of the most distinctive provincial pieces out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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