bcuda Posted November 7, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 7, 2022 I would like to be a part of this awesome Secret Saturnalia again this year. I agree with Ryro and Curtisimo if you do not know the member do some homework and search their threads they have posted, this will at least show you put some thought into your present. I also agree with Nerosmyfavorite about some of the gifts got tossed in a basket I had a few like that. Because of that I always try very hard to make sure my giftee is not going to toss their gift into a basket. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to once again be a part of this awesome, generous and special Secret Saturnalia event! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted November 8, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 It’s that time again... bump time! Here is my SS present from last year. I still don’t know who my Secret Saturn was but let me take the opportunity again to say thank you! It is a lovely coin and the note that came with it was incredibly nice as well. 😃 Cappadocia, Caesarea-Eusebia, Vespasian (AD 69-79) AR Hemidrachm, Caesarea mint, struck AD 77/78 Dia.: 16 mm, 12h Wt.: 1.6 g Obv.: AYTOKP KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBA, Laureate head right Rev.: Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond Ref.: RPC II 1659; Metcalf 17 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted November 8, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Curtisimo said: It’s that time again... bump time! Here is my SS present from last year. I still don’t know who my Secret Saturn was but let me take the opportunity again to say thank you! It is a lovely coin and the note that came with it was incredibly nice as well. 😃 Cappadocia, Caesarea-Eusebia, Vespasian (AD 69-79) AR Hemidrachm, Caesarea mint, struck AD 77/78 Dia.: 16 mm, 12h Wt.: 1.6 g Obv.: AYTOKP KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBA, Laureate head right Rev.: Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond Ref.: RPC II 1659; Metcalf 17 The portrait of Vespasian is a beauty. And who is gonna complain about a curvaceous Victory reverse. Very nice Saturnalia gift! Man, I love this time of year, despite it being after Halloween. Edited November 8, 2022 by Ryro 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValiantKnight Posted November 8, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Curtisimo said: the note that came with it was incredibly nice as well. I always like the note about as much as the coin itself, and why I prefer to get something from my Saturn themselves rather than them just having the seller send it to me directly (although I would still be appreciative of the gift regardless if this was the case, and I would understand if they couldn’t send it themselves due to life circumstances or something). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted November 8, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) There's always the possibilty to ask the seller to add à note on your behalf. They're usually glad to help. I've done that sometimes. Q Edited November 8, 2022 by Qcumbor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted November 8, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2022 6 hours ago, Ryro said: The portrait of Vespasian is a beauty. And who is gonna complain about a curvaceous Victory reverse. Very nice Saturnalia gift! Man, I love this time of year, despite it being after Halloween. It looks as though Vespasian is appreciating Victory's...ahem...assets 🙂 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted November 8, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2022 I'm absolutely in once more. In order to bump, here are my Secret Saturnalia gifts from the previous years. They became cherished and permanent parts of my collection. A lovely Septimius Severus I received in 2019 from a very thoughtful Secret Saturn who found a coin that fits my collecting tastes perfectly: Septimius Severus, Roman Empire, AR denarius, 202–210 AD, Rome mint. Obv: SEVERVS PIVS AVG; head of Septimius Severus, laureate, r. Rev: INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH; Dea Caelestis, draped, riding r. on lion, holding thunderbolt in r. hand and sceptre in l. hand; below, water gushing from rock. 19mm, 3.32g. Ref: RIC IV Septimius Severus 266. Ex Marc Breitsprecher; ex Secret Saturnalia 2019. A terrific early modern French coin that came from @Qcumbor in 2020: Kingdom of France, under Henry II, AR douzain aux croissants, 1550 AD, Lyons mint. Obv: + HENRICVS 2 · DEI · G · FRANCORV · REX · F · (lis); crowned French coat of arms; to l. and r., crown above crescent. Rev: + SIT · NOMEN DNI · BENEDICTVM · 1550 · (lis); pellet below 12th letter; cross fleurée with H and crown alternating in quarters; D below. 27mm 2.46g. Ref: Duplessy 997. Ex Cucumbor (Secret Saturnalia 2020). An extremely generous (and treasured) gift of three coins from an anonymous Saturn that arrived last year: Megaris, Megara, AE dichalkon, ca. 275–259 BC. Obv: Prow of galley l. Rev: Tripod flanked by two dolphins. 12mm, 2.09g. Ref: BCD Peloponnesos 17; HGC 4, 1798. Ex BCD collection; ex CNG; ex Secret Saturnalia 2021. Anonymous, Roman Empire, ca. 81–161 AD, AE quadrans, Rome mint (?). Obv: head of Minerva r. Rev: owl standing r. 14 mm, 2.86 g. RIC II Anonymous 7. Ex Secret Saturnalia 2021. Faustina II, Roman Empire, AR denarius, 145–161 AD, Rome mint. Obv: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL; bust of Faustina the Younger, band of pearls round head, with hair waived and coiled on back of head, draped, r. Rev: VENUS; Venus, draped, standing l., holding apple in r. hand and rudder set on dolphin, which coils round it, in l. 18mm, 3.06g. Ref: RIC III Antoninus Pius 517C (denarius). Ex Secret Saturnalia 2021. I'm very excited about this year's round of Secret Saturnalia and can't wait to find out who my giftee will be. Thanks a lot for once more organizing this, @Curtisimo! 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted November 8, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 11/4/2022 at 8:28 PM, thenickelguy said: Does it have to be an ancient coin? On 11/5/2022 at 10:06 PM, Curtisimo said: This is a good question. Secret Saturnalia has traditionally been restricted to ancient and medieval for this group but on this site we also have folks who specialize in world coins and I would not want to preclude them from participating. I would say gift what you feel comfortable with. If you are not sure it may be worth doing a bit of research on the post history of the giftee if you decide to participate. I thought I had replied but I guess I never hit submit reply the other night. I totally understand, maybe next year I'll have something in the ancient or medieval area to gift. I'll bow out this year, not a problem. Jaz does not answer my messages on eBay or Vcoins. Does not answer my CT inbox. I have tried numerous times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted November 9, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 9, 2022 Another slight bump. Just want to say again how excited I am to participate this year. I'm a little worried that I'll get someone who collects Byzantines and I'll be the Jewish guy trying to figure out which coin with Jesus looks the best. 🙂 As for me, I'm going with the same attitude I told my son for my birthday last year: whatever coin get me I'll enjoy because you bought it for me. Of course, he wound up buying me some sports cards instead... Please don't send me sports cards. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted November 9, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Thanks to everyone for helping me keep this thread bumped! I’m going to give it till tomorrow to do the first round of pairings so there is still time to get in on the first round. Io Saturnalia!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted November 9, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 9, 2022 14 hours ago, kirispupis said: I'm a little worried that I'll get someone who collects Byzantines and I'll be the Jewish guy trying to figure out which coin with Jesus looks the best. 🙂 You can seldomly go wrong with a Year 12-14 Justinian follis. I alotted half the budget of my bi-weekly buy to S.S. I'm bound and determined to send a nice one. Bummer, the one I bookmarked sold while waiting. I haven't checked the second choice yet. Those gifts are nice, Ursus. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted November 10, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 10, 2022 After Woody Allen-esque obsessing over two or three choices, I think I finally made my selection. I hope my person likes it. It should be fun - a happy Saturnalia season to all! I'm fine with most anything. But..whoever gets me, if he or she could photograph the coin, if they have time, I'd be most grateful. You know how I am with coin photography. I want to post it and thank them when the time comes, and posting a blurry picture woud be lousy thanks. We'll figure out the details at Saturnalia time. If you don't have time to photograph it, no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted November 11, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 11, 2022 Let the gifting commence! May there be much joy and merriment! Here's a bump for those who haven't signed up yet. Many thanks to Curtismo for doing the organizing work. I was very pleased with my pairing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted November 11, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 11, 2022 As someone who always tries to get my gift out as quick as possible, please make sure to put in this chat once you have your present(s). I once didn't find out that my giftee got their coins until 3 years later when they posted one of them in a chat! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted November 11, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 11, 2022 Ok, will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted November 12, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 12, 2022 I am currently looking for my SS Giftee's gift. I have a few in mind but dang if it isn't anxiety inducing! I want them to enjoy it and for it to be a nice addition to their collection. I know that the tadpoles and I have always enjoyed our SS coins and I hope that this year's recipient does as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted November 12, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) I’ve always thought that shopping for a Saturnalia present was really fun! If your giftee is someone with similar interests you can shop around with confidence. If they have different interests you get to look closer at coins you might usually skim over. Edited November 12, 2022 by Curtisimo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted November 12, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 12, 2022 Coin shopping feels less guilty when it's for someone else! 😉This will be fun. Thanks to @Curtisimo for hosting! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted November 12, 2022 · Patron Share Posted November 12, 2022 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted November 12, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) I'm on the process of selecting something that would be OK for my giftee (fingers crossed). At the moment I'm narrowing it down to half a dozen potential canditates to the travel oversas... Also, I have views on some coins that will be auctioned soon and might be more candidates ! Decisions, decisions..... Q Edited November 12, 2022 by Qcumbor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted November 12, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 12, 2022 Just got the shipping email that my selection is on its way! Of course, I couldn't resist adding two coins for myself, so I'll re-ship them myself. I spent some time poring through coins trying to find the perfect ones. In the end, I managed to get two within the budget. They're of types that I would have bought for myself and been happy to own, were I to collect this period in history. From my giftee's posts, I believe that he does, so I hope he likes them! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted November 12, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 12, 2022 Mine's also purchased. My initial choice, which I fell in love with, sold, so I pored through all of vcoins' similarly priced selection of that denomination. In many ways the replacement was nicer than the original, so I guess things worked out. With my remaining budget I was able to pick up some bargain coins for myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted November 13, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 13, 2022 I also thought of buying my recipient something new, but couple reasons stopped me- I've never used online shops to buy coins from an address that's not mine (so didn't want to mess it up), and also can't prevent myself from buying some more coins for myself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted November 13, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 13, 2022 Thought I'd relate something that just happened. Package arrives. Similar size to most coin envelopes. I have to sign for it. What? I look at the sender. Hey, I don't know this guy. Oh! It must be my secret Saturnalia! I make a note of the sender. Who is that on NF or CT? I'll have to figure it out to thank him. Why did he send it sign on delivery? Hmmm...The package is a bit thick. There's several coins in there? Wow. I open the package and the receipt falls out. WTF! He spent how much! That's way over the budget! Oh, yeah. These are the coins I bought from the last CNG auction. They came a day early... 1 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted November 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 14, 2022 Just shipped my gift! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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