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« on: March 24, 2013, 05:56:31 PM »
hi guys and gals,
looking for as much info as possible on this nice caesar roman coin a mate of mine has in his collection.

it measures 33mm and weighs 24.84 grams











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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2013, 05:58:02 PM »
just tried to take a look and all i get is an error message, page not found
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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2013, 06:00:35 PM »
should be sorted now
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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2013, 06:01:46 PM »
thank you
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« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2013, 06:24:11 PM »
Nice coin, it's a Dupondius issued under Antoninus Pius between 140 and 144 AD showing himself and his successor Marcus Aurelius Wink
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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2013, 08:19:37 PM »
hi geoff thanks for your reply.
where can i get some info about this coin for my mate? had a quick look but cant find alot?
googled some images though and theres a few that look the same that are coming up as Sestertius?

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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2013, 08:26:00 PM »
Whoops! it would have helped if I had read all you post Embarrassed 33mm....it probably is a Sestertius then.
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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2013, 11:57:57 AM »
its not the same as this one is it?? my mate said its worth a few quid but i didnt really believe him lol.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antoninus-Pius-Marcus-Aurelius-Caesar-140AD-Sestertius-Ancient-Roman-Coin-/330613135608

looks very similar

also whats the best to clean this coin? seems to have a bit of green coming on it.
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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2013, 12:20:21 PM »
Well I think that price tag is a little tongue in cheek (thus the "make an offer" button), although all the versions I can find are up around the $1000 mark. As to what effect the corrosion would play on the price and also the exact edition/dye, Probono is your man. Hopefully he will be able to give you a more expert view Wink
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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2013, 12:27:24 PM »
my mate is up tomorrow with the coin so i will scan if for a better pic.
thanks for your help geoff  Smiley
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2013, 06:22:30 PM »
It's a roman provincial coin as it is in Greek.

Here's an example I think it might be:-

http://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/5849/?search&stype=quick&q=antoninus+pius+marcus+aurelius&rno=329

(from Cyprus)
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« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2013, 11:02:51 PM »
Having read the other posts, just a comment on Victoriam - I don't think I've ever bought from him as all his coins are wildly priced, interesting, but you buy from Spinks much cheaper and I think they push the market somewhat too.

It's hard to say how much your coin is worth. Roman Provincial Coins are priced highly by some people, like CNG, yet they were always collected in the past by those on a lower budget.
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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2013, 11:45:15 AM »
hi probono thanks for your help.
your spot on i think as this coin was found in cyprus many years ago  Wink
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