SteveJBrinkman

Aiden, Thanks for the narrative and the ideas on things to do in NY. The NYINC is a great attraction for classical numismatists, that it is in the great city is as much of an attraction.

I didn't participate in this sale unfortunately. I'm conserving funds for my trip to NYINC, but now find I cannot attend☹️. Looking at the PR's for this first NFA Auction, there are several lots I would have bid up, primarily in the Roman Republican section. Although there were a few outliers where hammer prices significantly exceeded the estimates, I thought there were quite a few opportunities to land some nice examples at a relatively low hammer price. Here are a few I expected to bring a lot more... Lot 60 C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius - This popular type with phrygian helmet of Roma and biga of elephants on the reverse is quite pleasing and with a great NAC 61 (2011) pedigree, didn't reach the 1500 hammer price that the coin went for in that RDB collection sale. Lot 122 P. Fonteius P. f. Capito denarius with Villa Publico reverse. Very minor flaws, well centered, looks to me to be better than a 300 CHF coin. The the pre-denarius Romano didrachm RRC 13/1 at the beginning of the RR section was a surprise to me. I expected it to reach well beyond the its 925 CHF hammer price given its centering, limited wear, and legible ROMANO. It is light weight though, and possibly plated as many of these are, still... Etc. Overall, a nice selection of high grade examples. I was pleased to see another auction house offering high quality material. If their merchandise remains of this quality in subsequent sales, I suspect there will be fewer "bargains" found.

I'm booked for hotel and flight 1/15-1/18, but may need to cancel because of a tenuous situation here. I've been to 3 of the last 5 and always came away with really nice coins. I enjoy meeting and talking to people that I otherwise only correspond with online. The NYC atmosphere and dining - also wonderful. Hope I am able to attend.

I try to buy the highest condition available to me for my budget and circumstances. At this stage in my collecting, I've acquired most of the easy stuff in my specialty areas so finding a really nice example of a type that I need is very difficult, so lately I buy only a handful of coins a year. Sometimes, just one. When I go to coin shows, this is one of my primary criteria - to buy the nicest coin in the show given my financial means (of course it should roughly fit into my collecting themes). I sometimes pay hefty prices - sometimes all-time record prices - but I never regret paying a lot for really nice examples, whereas, I often regret the bargain compromises in my collection and usually end up selling them at a loss. Here are some really high condition coins in my collection: this denarius of Fonteius cannot be represented sufficiently in a photograph. The early die state produced almost proof-like mirror surfaces in the fields. The slight reverse centering is an issue and keeps this from an uncontroversial FDC assessment. I bought this from Ed Waddell at the 2024 NYINC. This was the best coin at the show within my budget in my judgement, so I bought it. This is perhaps one of the highest grade early Roman Republican quinarii I have seen. It is a flan crack away from perfection. Purchased from CNG auction 120, Ex NAC 61 (RBW Collection), Lanz 80. This numus of Maximianus Herculeus from the Aquileia mint is a very common coin, often found in high grade. When this came up for sale in Leu web auction 18, I was struck by the quality of surfaces, especially the degree of remaining silvering.

Indeed, virtually everything that is not a genio type or an unusual bust is rarely seen available.

@maridvnvm Yours is a worthy favorite, with great style portrait and the added interest of Maximinus being substantially more scarce in London.

I'm rather fond of the coins of London though I have only a few in my collection. This Follis/Nummus of Maximian with an expressive portrait recently came up in a Roma E-Sale and I was fortunate to win it. Although the series is interesting, the coins of London are not as a rule found with beautiful workmanship. This one is an exception in my opinion. Please post any London mint coins that you would describe as having nice or interesting style. Denomination: Maximian Follis/Nummus – London mint Time Period: AD 303-305 Obverse: IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Laureate cuirassed bust right Reverse: GENIO POPU-LIROMANI. Genius standing with towered crown, nude but drapery over l. shoulder, patera in r., cornucopia in l. Mint: London Weight: 9.95 g Reference: RIC VI 23b (London) Provenance: Roma E-Sale 118, April 9, 2024

Great coins. They all have their own unique charm.

Many congratulations Jordan on the acquisition of this rare early type. I haven't been in Numis Forums for a while so I was glad to see this posting. The 46/1 issue was at the top of my want list for many years. These earliest of the Roman Republican anonymous denarii have fascinated me and the unique style of this issue is immediately recognizable as being separate from the more common 44/5 group for which the 46/1 specimens are often mistaken for. A couple of years ago, I won my example and I'm happy with it. Here is my example (with spears).

Artemide is top notch for knowledge, honesty, and pretty good material - especially at their live auctions. They've been around quite a while and I always look forward to browsing their auctions. They don't typically offer the extremely high end coins but frequently offer rarities not found elsewhere. I highly recommend them.

I have two coins of Julius Caesar in my collection. Hope for more someday. Military Mint traveling in North Africa Weight: 3.82 g. Reference: RRC 458/1/3b Date Acquired: Jan. 14, 2023 Provenance: Purchased at the NYINC. CNG Classical Numismatic Review volume XLVII, No 1. Winter 2023. ID 5616574 "Crawford 458/1; CRI 55; Sydenham 1013; RSC 12; BMCRR East 31; Kestner 3577-9; RBW 1600. Obverse: Laureate head of Caesar r., border of dots Reverse: Pax (or possibly Venus) standing l. holding caduceus & scepter; on r., L. FLAMINVS, downwards; on l., IIII. VIR upwards Mint: Rome Weight: 3.70 gm. Reference: Crawford 485/1 Provenance: Superior Galleries, The Dr. Feori Pipito Collection Sale, lot 780, December 12, 1987.

During an LSD trip in the early 1970s I foresaw my demise in 1999. I think changing my lifestyle (like not taking any more LSD) saved me. Here I am with my lovely wife/best friend and granddaughter. These last 23 years have been great.

I'll be there Friday and Saturday. This will be my third NYINC and it is the best show for attendance by ancient coin dealers of any that I've attended. The ANA is pretty well attended but it doesn't hold a candle to the NYINC. There is lots to do in NYC and were I to bring my wife, we would do Broadway theater in the evenings, but she's not coming this year and it's just not the same on my own without her. The restaurant scene is another reason that the City is a fun place to go, (although very expensive), and I'm already planning the venues where I'd like to have dinner. I Plan to visit with some of my old numismatic friends and hope to meet up with new ones and some who I've only known virtually through email, Numisforums, and Coin Talk.

Phil, These are all fabulous coins in one way or another. #11, the wreath symbol denarius is my favorite. This is not a rare issue but they just don't come this nice. A perfect example for one of our generation's greatest Roman Republican collections.

Donna, I had no idea you collected French coins and medals. I have for years thought that a beautiful Napoleon medal would be an attractive and historically significant addition to my overall numismatic collection but it has never been in front of me when I shop. Thanks for sharing. I will be considering this at NYINC (if I don't find much in my major focuses). Hope to meet you there.