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DIAD HEAD OF NEPTUNE RIGHT, TRIDENT OVER SHOULDER REVERSE NAVAL TROPHY SET ON ANCHOR. SEAR 1391 42 BC 4.04 Gr Next another Imperatorial of the same year.

That was easy as this was my last Republican purchase. Marc Antony 32-31 bc, Legate XVIII Lybicae, Syd, 1239, 3.33 g. Ex Jean Elsen & Fils Lot 470 Auction 154. Next Lucius Aelius and denomination.

Link Marcus Aurelius 161 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M legend with bare head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XV legend with Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus clasping hands; COS III below, S-C across fields. RIC 795; Sear 4962 variant (bust type"). 25.26 grams.

Not the best portrait but this coin is complimented by the similar denarius with a better portrait. O: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head right. R: CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S-C, clasped hands.As 9.23 g This one is a little better. Nerva Æ Dupondius. Rome, AD 96-98. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, radiate head to right / [CONCORDIA EXER]CITVVM, clasped hands; in background, legionary eagle set on prow; S-C across fields. RIC II 81; C. 32; BMCRE 122, pl. 6, 4 (same dies). 13.69g, 28mm, 6h. Ex Roma Auctions E sale 90.

Link Pax and Branch Vespasian, 69-79 Denarius circa 75, AR 19.5mm., 3.58g. IMP CAESAR # VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. PON MAX # TR P COS VI Pax seated l., holding branch. C 366. BMC 161. RIC 772. CBN 139. Ex Navilles 2017

Here are my two Amelian coins Sestertius, Rome Obv: IMP CAES AEMILIANVS P F AVG Rev: VOTIS / DECENNA / LIBVS / S C in four lines within laurel wreath. 14.11g, 25-27mm dia. RCV 9862, RIC 54(a). Aemilian (Jul-Oct 253) Antoninianus, Rome Obv: IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Rev: ERCVL VICTORI, Hercules standing r., resting on club and holding bow and lion's skin on left arm.

Irish Gun Money Shilling. James II 1690.

Very interesting article on Admiral William Brown who was unknown to me, Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane being first to be thought of in respect of South American exploits. Thank you!

Link Globe. CN. LENTULUS. Denarius (76-75 BC). Spain. Obv: C P R. Diademed and draped bust of Genius Populi Romani right, with sceptre over shoulder. Rev: C N LEN Q. Sceptre with wreath, terrestrial globe and rudder. Crawford 393/1a.

King John Short cross penny type 5c Walter on Lun, 1199-1216 AD . Next , any Henry III,

This is my example. Ref : RCV # 398, RSC, Junia # 30, Babelon (Junia) # 31. Crawford # 433/2. RBW # 1543. Sydenham # 907. My

A good deal on an important coin, and of course another issue is that it has been bought by someone who appreciates it and it now has the provenance of more erudite collectors than the likes of me. Had I seen this coin, my thought pattern would be it must be genuine given size and weight and who would go to the trouble of introducing such wear to deceive on something that would attract attention. I think you have done well and worth every penny. I have a similar condition Pompey I am pleased with because it "ticked the box" for the issue for me and I did not want to pay for a better example.

Really nice coin. This is my example. England. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR shilling. London mint, Third period; im: Y. Struck 1551. :ЄDWARD?. VI: D?. G?. AGL?. FRA?. Z: hIB?. RЄX, crowned and mantled bust slightly left; rose to left, XII behind / POSVI DЄV?. ADIVTORЄ?. mЄV?, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. SCBC 2482; North 1937. From the Wisdom Collection. Ex Agora Auctions Sale 100 Lot 227 2021.

What a fantastic portrait, slide corrosion excepting. Really lovely coin.

These would also fit into the time frame. C Vibius Pansa 48 BC C Vibius Pansa 48 BC Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Plautius Plancus. 47 BC. AR Denarius.. Rome mint. Facing mask of Medusa with disheveled hair; coiled serpents flanking / Aurora flying right, conducting four horses of the sun and holding palm frond. Crawford 453/1a; CRI 29; Sydenham 959; Plautia 15; RBW 1583. L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, Rome Mint, ca. 48 B.C. Bare head of female Gallic captive facing right, carnyx behind; Reverse: Diana of Ephesus standing facing, holding long spear, stag in left field. Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. Mn. Cordius Rufus. 46 BC. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Crested Corinthian helmet right, surmounted by owl; RVFVS upward to left / Aegis of Minerva decorated with head of Medusa in center; (MN) # CORDIVS around. Crawford 463/2; CRI 64; Sydenham 978; Cordia 4; BMCRR 4042; Kestner 3598-9; RBW 1607. Condition: Very Fine Weight: 3.90 gr Diameter: 17 mm T.CARISIUS 46 BC Crawford 464/3a; Carisia 4; Sydenham 984a.

Here is my only Aethelred II penny complete with peck marks and from the London Mint. England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.42g, 12h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). London mint; moneyer Æthelred. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆDELRED REX ?NGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / +ÆDERED M#O LVN, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 2205; North 770; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 708; SCBI 65 (Norway), 255. Very Fine, wavy flan, peck marks.

And the adoptive brother 161 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M legend with bare head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XV legend with Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus clasping hands; COS III below, S-C across fields. RIC 795; Sear 4962 variant (bust type"). 25.26 grams.

This is my contribution. 277 AD. Lugdunum mint. Obv: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG legend with radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: MARS VICTOR legend with Mars advancing right carrying trophy and spear; II in exergue. RIC 84; Sear 11992.3.47 grams.

COUNTRY GREAT BRITAIN TITLE EDWARD VII FLORIN DENOMINATION FLORIN UNIT YEAR 1903 MATERIAL SILVER MINT LONDON MINTMARK VARIETY CATALOG SPINK 3981

Towards the end of the period and again no consideration of Wales on the reverse. 1893 Queen Victoria shilling Krause 780. Uncirculated. I must confess to having scores of Morgan Dollars within this time period but would not want to dilute this great eclectic thread with the mundane. Morgan dollars were an irresistible challenge because you simply cannot avoid them but my interest in VAN varieties waned quite quickly. Nevertheless an interesting series and iconic coin.

This was a purchase this month and is a Half Crown. I was actually looking for a shilling of this date and had been for some time but bought this. Bizarrely I found the shilling yesterday from the same dealer but was the very last item on his shillings listing and I missed it. I came across it on Ebay and recognised the dealer. Had I noticed the shilling I would have passed on the Half Crown I have always admired the first issue of George IV , my only criticism is that the reverse features the emblems of England , Scotland and Ireland but somehow overlooks Wales, not great if you are a Welshman! I had only recently mentioned this coin in a post and then it turned up which is a great example of what I call serendipitous synchronicity.

My issue is that the negative publicity will potentially deter some buyers as has been indicated by some of the forum comments. Fortunately I live in the UK so do not need to consider potential difficulties on entry of purchases if the dealer is flagged. Many years ago I was stopped on exit from the USA because I had a WW1 rifle sight in my luggage. It was an iron sight not optical but someone in the TSA decided that his was forbidden and my passport was flagged. Two years later I received a letter from the TSA reprimanding me and giving me a warning but by this time the sight had turned into something else! For several years, every time I entered the USA I would be stopped and asked if " I had anything dangerous in my luggage that could harm the border entry officer". Fortunately the matter seems to be expunged from my passport and I no longer have issues but I did wonder if imports from the dealer might be flagged and this is the reason I mention it. I have little sympathy for anyone trying to obtain a pecuniary advantage by distorting or inventing provenance facts as it raises doubts in collectors minds but I do have sympathy if the person is later proved innocent after the publication of evidence that may have been obtained under duress has damaged a reputation before the matter is proved in law. The sadness here is that the case is partly based on one high profile coin that received huge publicity outside of collecting circles and made the main papers over here so this is likely to be picked up again and I cannot see anything positive coming out of this. I have never had anything but good experiences purchasing from Roma and felt that they were a great choice for me as my first time consigning coins at auction. I suppose if the value of my coins do not reach their full potential, conversely I may be able to replace them at a favourable price in the same auction, assuming that there will be anything I would want to bid on.

`Whatever way you look at this, it is disconcerting to our hobby. Over recent years I put together a Marc Antony Legate collection and during its assembly I bought duplicates and consigned them to Roma together with a number of Republican duplicates and some surplus English hammered coins. I questioned some very low estimates but was told that this was to attract bidders. My dilemma is that, my mainly mundane coins, are being auctioned on the 28th March. One or two coins were, I felt , better suited to a main auction including a Replicon Drachma but I respected their opinion. I have a dilemma now, do I pull my consignment and consign to Switzerland or Germany where I may receive crazy prices or do I keep them with Roma? I asked last week what terms would be if I did not take cash but accepted a credit on other coins as I wanted to improve my collection. I have not had an answer to my query and over the past two months response to my status enquiries have been slow. I feel that this discussion will certainly dissuade some collectors on this forum from bidding until at least May when the case will be heard but in the interim, my value could be prejudiced. Is it business as normal or is there a potential downside that I may not be paid? I deal professionally with distressed businesses and have real concerns in a situation in which we are considering millions of dollars of liability but also appreciate that "knee jerk" action can precipitate a negative scenario in which many could suffer. I am minded, because of slow communications, to withdraw my lots subject to checking the contract I have but would welcome any views. I respect the opinion of @DonnaML which is rational and based on a legal background. My 20 coins were consigned at the end of November.

Here are a couple of additional examples. M. Vargunteius AR Denarius. Rome, 130 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right; XVI monogram below chin, M#VARG behind / Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga right, holding palm frond and thunderbolt; ROMA in exergue. Crawford 257/1; RSC CRR 507. Vargunteia 1. 3.77g, 20mm, 5h. T.CARISIUS DENARIUS .Crawford 464/3a; Carisia 4; Sydenham 984a. 20 mm 4.13 gms L. Sulla and L. Manlius Torquatus

Here is an interesting Aurelian. BRONZE REDUCED SESTERTIUS OF AURELIAN: CONCORDIA. ROME, AD 274-5. RIC: 80 Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian facing right. Reverse: CONCORDIA AVG, Aurelian, in military attire, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand and clasping hands with Severina standing right, radiate bust of Sol facing right between them. No officina mark. RIC: 80. Sear: 11646. [Rome, AD 274-5].