Fortuna Redux

Kunker is a great auction house but its photography on ancient coins is kind of underwhelming. Your Hadrian Moneta Sestertius looks much better in hand than on the catalogue I suspect they used flashes when taking photos but it didn't work very well...especially on those silver coins

I was the underbidder of this coin and I never aware that it was published! Congratulation for getting this beauty, well struck and the name “Tissa” clearly visible, other specimens I have saw either very worn or off-centered, it is the best of the type I have ever seen!

Here’s mine won in the penultimate E-Sale from Roma

With mixed feeling, I’ve received the final package of coins from Roma, including a Galba denarius, a Tigranes II tetradrachm and an interesting Austrian medal. Roma’s shipment has been perfect since I first bought from them 2 years ago, so I’m really not expecting things would go wrong in this final delivery, yet when I opened the package, I noticed there is only 2 coins…the Tigranes II tetradrachm is missing I didn’t waste anytime since I know Roma is going to close in a week, I immediately took photos of the 2 coins I have, attached my previous invoices and then send them an e-mail informing them the error In my experience, Roma’s after-sale service has been competent, but a part of me can’t help but worry……they are closing in a week and they could have ignored my request, in the worse case I could neither receive my coin nor a refund and there’s nothing I could do to a closed auction house Fortunately, this struggle didn’t last long. Within 6 minutes, I received an e-mail from them that they are looking into the issue and in 3 hours, I received an apology and confirmation that my remaining coin will be dispatched on Monday Shout out to the efficiency of Roma’s response, they remain professional til the very end and continue to offer top notch services, I’m really going to miss them… Since things are kind of settled for now…while waiting for the arrival of the final coin, it’s time to appreciate the latest 2 additions into my collection Austrian Netherlands, Holy Roman Empire. Satirizing the Pragmatic Sanction and the War of the Austrian Succession Æ Medal. 1742 Galba AR Denarius. Uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?), AD 68.

I’ve only received real stamps in parcel once (from France), it’s so lovely and truly adding value to my purchase experience with my win… an early constitution 5 sols

Here’s my Severan family

One more year into this hobby, I’ve added two more couples into my collection. Septimius Severus and Julia Domna Caracalla and Plautilla (A tragic couple…)

SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Antioch. Vespasian (69-79). Regnal Year 2 (69-70 AD). AR Tetradrachm. Obv: laureate head of Vespasian, facing right. ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥƐϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ Rev: eagle with wreath in beak standing facing left, on club.; in left field, palm branch. ƐΤΟΥϹ ΝƐΟΥ ΙƐΡΟΥ Β (Holy New Year 2, 69-70 AD) Weight: 15.3g Diameter: 27.3mm RPC II 1954

@Kaleun96 Love the Aspendos stater, I’ve never seen such a beautiful slinger 🤩

Here’s my Vima Kadphises Ae tetradrachm and a silver coin from their fellow Yuezhi ancestor Kushan Empire, Vima Kadphises, c.105-143 AD, Ae Tetradrachm, 25mm, 12.68g Yuezhi, Sapalbizes (Sapadbizes) AR Hemidrachm. Late 1st century BC. Helmeted and draped bust to right; CAΠAΛBIZHC around / Lion standing to right; crescent and Λ above, NANAIA to left and right. ANS Kushan 1-2; Senior A6.1; Alram 1259; HGC 12, 516. 1.40g, 15mm, 1h.

Lovely! Congrats for the addition to you collection. The test cut adds charm to the coin!

It has been a long wait but my Philip II Tet has finally arrived! What a majestic portrait of Zeus😍 KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip II (359-336 BC). Tetradrachm. Amphipolis. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ. Youth, holding palm frond, riding horse right. Monogram below horse, Λ below raised foreleg. Le Rider pl. 45, 5; SNG ANS 630-5. Weight: 14.12 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

It makes me wonder did barbarians hired Greek engravers to create the dies, it seems the creator of this imitation was familiar with Greek art and style

Nice auction indeed, you don't always have 20 Philip II Tets in one auction (and with good quality!) so I sense a good opportunity to grab one. I was interested in the Macedon Protectorate Tets as well but my pocket was empty after the win..... will fight another day

Congratulations and what a lovely portrait of Zeus! I've bid on another Philip II tet in the same auction and won it as well, luckily we didn't compete on the same coin😜