Coinmaster Posted July 20 · Member Share Posted July 20 (edited) This might be a nice topic for this forum: did you see a nice coin online that you're not going to buy? Share it here and you might make someone else happy. I propose three rules: 1. No coins that you're selling yourself. 2. Add a brief remark, why you think this is a nice coin to buy (good bargain, great historic story, good quality, etc.). 3. (Update 04-09-2024) PLEASE DON'T SHARE ACTIVE AUCTION LINKS, ONLY COINS ON VCOINS, MA-SHOPS, DELCAMPE, EBAY, ETC. For a start, how about this nice aureus? It's above my budget (11.900,- Euro) but it's a gem! I like it because it's an aureus from Marcus Aurelius: the good, stoïc emperor. It's in great condition and the price seems low to me for this coin type and quality. Marcus Aurelius (161-180) AV Aureus Rome, struck AD 169. Av: ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rv: FELICITAS AVG COS III, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and vertical scepter. RIC 201, Cálico 1850a, BMCRE 489, Biaggi 847, Mazzini 177. Needle sharp with lovely rose color toning. NGC grade AU; Strike: 5/5; Surface: 4/5, edge scuff. Fine Style. Removed NGC Case. Ex. Austrian Auction House Ex. New York Sale (source: https://www.ma-shops.nl/kalchhauser/item.php?id=1280) Edited Wednesday at 09:23 PM by Coinmaster Good additional rule (no. 3), as requested. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasiel Posted July 20 · Member Share Posted July 20 I regret not bidding more aggressively on this Auggie from last week's Leu sale Or this Caracalla, also from a recent Leu Or this Soaemias from the last NAC auction, her best denarius hands down (and if her new owner should by any chance be reading this and would consider selling pleeeease just let me know😄) Rasiel, a sucker for top-grade Roman portraits :- ) 7 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted July 20 · Supporter Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, rasiel said: Yeah, that one is exceptional. I bid on it but was far behind, no way I could snap it ! I regret it immensely Q 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatian Coin Collector Posted August 10 · Member Share Posted August 10 https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/lodge_antiquities/88/product/valentinian_i__gold_solidus__mediolanum_struck_3645_ad___good_extremely_fine__13255/2100336/Default.aspx He is one of the 3 Emperors of the original Roman Empire who was born in what is now Croatia, but I already have his coin, which is why I am posting this here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatian Coin Collector Posted August 11 · Member Share Posted August 11 https://auctions.cngcoins.com/lots/view/4-EBXNWH/c-mamilius-limetanus-82-bc-ar-serrate-denarius-20mm-382-g-6h-rome-mint-ef A Roman Silver coin with Ulysses on the reverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasiel Posted August 11 · Member Share Posted August 11 13 hours ago, Croatian Coin Collector said: https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/lodge_antiquities/88/product/valentinian_i__gold_solidus__mediolanum_struck_3645_ad___good_extremely_fine__13255/2100336/Default.aspx He is one of the 3 Emperors of the original Roman Empire who was born in what is now Croatia, but I already have his coin, which is why I am posting this here. That's a pretty good price. If it was in Canadian dollars. Looking to get one of these actually 👍 Rasiel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasiel Posted August 11 · Member Share Posted August 11 Aw shucks, I missed this one Rasiel 3 1 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatian Coin Collector Posted August 11 · Member Share Posted August 11 https://www.biddr.com/auctions/numismatiknaumann/browse?a=4873&l=5894899 A Silver coin of the last non-Christian Roman Emperor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatian Coin Collector Posted August 11 · Member Share Posted August 11 6 hours ago, rasiel said: That's a pretty good price. If it was in Canadian dollars. Looking to get one of these actually 👍 Rasiel A Gold Solidus of his brother Valens is up for auction: https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1B9Y38/valens-ad-364-378-av-solidus-450-gms-rome-mint-4th-officina-ad-364-367-ngc-ch-au-strike-55-surface-55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Victor_Clark Posted August 11 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted August 11 10 hours ago, Croatian Coin Collector said: https://www.biddr.com/auctions/numismatiknaumann/browse?a=4873&l=5894899 A Silver coin of the last non-Christian Roman Emperor. it's bid up too high...you can find cheaper on Vcoins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasiel Posted August 11 · Member Share Posted August 11 17 hours ago, Croatian Coin Collector said: https://www.biddr.com/auctions/numismatiknaumann/browse?a=4873&l=5894899 A Silver coin of the last non-Christian Roman Emperor. Emperors after Julian II that were pagan: Jovian, Johannes, Eugenius, Jovinus and possibly even Romulus Augustus. Rasiel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted August 11 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted August 11 This Aemilian sestertius. Not sure about tooling or smoothing. Patina looks good. For 2300 Euros seems a reasonable deal. I've almost put it in the cart. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/agora_numismatiek/210/product/aemilian/1467207/Default.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatian Coin Collector Posted August 12 · Member Share Posted August 12 2 hours ago, rasiel said: Emperors after Julian II that were pagan: Jovian, Johannes, Eugenius, Jovinus and possibly even Romulus Augustus. Rasiel Um..., no, the bolded were all Christians, while Jovinus was an usurper during the reign of Honorius and not a legitimate Emperor, so he has no place in this discussion to begin with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatian Coin Collector Posted September 1 · Member Share Posted September 1 (edited) https://www.biddr.com/auctions/tibercoins/browse?a=4889&l=5919154&hl I would bid for it myself, but since it is up for auction at an non-EU auction, I have decided to let someone else have it. Edited September 1 by Croatian Coin Collector 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cazador Posted September 1 · Member Share Posted September 1 2 hours ago, Croatian Coin Collector said: https://www.biddr.com/auctions/tibercoins/browse?a=4889&l=5919154&hl I would bid for it myself, but since it is up for auction at an non-EU auction, I have decided to let someone else have it. Looks to be at the top of the range already, unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted Monday at 06:36 PM · Patron Share Posted Monday at 06:36 PM This one is pretty rare with this obverse legend. I spent the better part of a year looking for one for my collection. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted Tuesday at 04:02 AM · Patron Share Posted Tuesday at 04:02 AM This one is rare and attractive. Little bidding on it so far, too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted Tuesday at 05:57 PM · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted Tuesday at 05:57 PM IMHO, we shouldn't post coins that are actively at auction. For all we know someone here is interested in the coin but is simply waiting to bid live. This coin is for sale at one of my favorite sellers. It appears very nice for the type and is extremely interesting. I debated buying it myself for the nice depiction of Elpis, but it just doesn't fit into any of my collections in any way. Therefore, I'm hoping someone here wants it so I'll no longer be tempted. 🙂 https://bargainbinancients.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=6044 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Victor_Clark Posted Tuesday at 07:56 PM · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted Tuesday at 07:56 PM 1 hour ago, kirispupis said: IMHO, we shouldn't post coins that are actively at auction. For all we know someone here is interested in the coin but is simply waiting to bid live. That is what is usually done. I would like to hide this topic because it would annoy me if I saw a coin posted here that I was watching and hoping it might slip under the radar. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatian Coin Collector Posted Wednesday at 08:49 PM · Member Share Posted Wednesday at 08:49 PM https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/romae_aeternae_numismatics/136/product/constantine_i_the_great_soldiers_annulet_banner_siscia_extremely_fine/2113123/Default.aspx I have no interest in the coins of Constantine I, but I would think that are many on this forum who would like to buy this coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinmaster Posted Wednesday at 09:26 PM · Member Author Share Posted Wednesday at 09:26 PM On 9/3/2024 at 7:57 PM, kirispupis said: IMHO, we shouldn't post coins that are actively at auction. For all we know someone here is interested in the coin but is simply waiting to bid live. Yes, that's a great suggestion. I totaly agree. I've eddited the first post with 'rule' no. 3. Thanks @kirispupis! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heliodromus Posted Wednesday at 09:38 PM · Member Share Posted Wednesday at 09:38 PM 2 minutes ago, Coinmaster said: Yes, that's a great suggestion. I totaly agree. I've eddited the first post with 'rule' no. 3. Thanks @kirispupis! I think auctions should include ALL auctions - including eBay, otherwise this thread just serves to destroy potential bargains that you yourself are not interested in. I thought this was well accepted etiquette - not to discuss current auctions?! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatian Coin Collector Posted 12 hours ago · Member Share Posted 12 hours ago https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/tom_vossen/165/product/gratian_367383_ad_av_solidus_448g_205mm_treveri_mint_struck_37780_ad_ric_49b/2114760/Default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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