Romancollector Posted January 19, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) Hi everyone, Thought I'd share my purchases from this year's NYINC. I will admit that I was disappointed to have only acquired 3 coins as I had acquired 11 at last year's show. I simply didn't find many things I was looking for. For one, certain dealers I purchased from previously had smaller inventories. There were many pieces that I was interested in, but decided not to purchase for one reason or another (i.e. not high-grade enough, surface issues, no pedigree, price...etc.). Nevertheless, I was glad to be able to attend the show on the early-bird day. I also had the pleasure of meeting @Ed Snible in line as I was waiting to enter the show. Unfortunately, I didn't see anyone else from numisforums. During my trip to NYC, I also visited the cloisters, a museum operated by the MET that focuses on medieval art. The museum was absolutely stunning, with panoramic views of the Hudson and equally gorgeous interiors which had many building elements such as doorways, stained-glass windows and even ceilings from the 11th-13th centuries. This museum was very quiet compared to the MET's main building, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting NYC (even if medieval art is not you're thing)! I will post my photos from the cloisters later in this thread. For now, here are the coins I acquired. Octavian denarius rv. colum - ex Lanz 76 (31 May 1996), lot 360, acquired from Baldwins Tiberius denarius - ex CNG Triton VIII (10 January 2005), lot 1091, acquired from CNG. This pedigree was found by @kapphnwn. Trajan denarius rv. Divus Trajan Pater - acquired from Martina Dieterle Also, feel free to share any of your NYINC purchases! Edited January 19, 2023 by Romancollector 22 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted January 19, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2023 Beautiful coins, all three! In particular that Augustus denarius -and the Tiberius too - have very fine portraits of a style not often seen with these issues. Congratulations! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrefn Posted January 19, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2023 All very handsome coins. And I second your recommendation of the Cloisters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJBrinkman Posted January 19, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 19, 2023 All three are exceptional pieces, with great style portraits, and equally nice on both obverse and reverse. Sorry I missed you at the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di Nomos Posted January 19, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 19, 2023 I wouldn't be disappointed. May only be three coins, but they are all beautiful, particularly the portraits. I don't collect Roman, but would happily add those to my collection anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted January 19, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 19, 2023 I was hoping to be able to make it but my schedule just wouldn't allow it. Great Octavian piece and nice tribute penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romancollector Posted January 27, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 Well....I just won this coin today as a part of CNG's e-sale. I liked this coin when I examined it at the NYINC lot viewing, which is why I already have my own photograph of it. I've been after the type for a while and CNG had another nice example in their coin shop, but it had verdigris that I found too distracting. Since this coin is NYINC adjacent, I figured I would share it in this thread. Trajan (AD 98-117) AR Denarius - rv. Danube Also, here are some of the pics I took at the Cloisters while I was in NYC. 10 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AETHER Posted January 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 27, 2023 All 3 are very nice. My favorite is the Octavian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted January 27, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) Lovely coins! I like the details on the reverse of your Octavian commemorative denarius. You can really see the anchors on the pillar, which on many specimens are worn away. 7 hours ago, Romancollector said: Nice photo's, and I am truly curious about the photo of the goat-unicorn with decorated dog collar in the tiny enclosure... 😁 Edited January 27, 2023 by Limes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broucheion Posted January 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 27, 2023 5 hours ago, Limes said: and I am truly curious about the photo of the goat-unicorn with decorated dog collar in the tiny enclosure... 😁 Hi @Limes, See https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/467642 - Broucheion 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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