Qcumbor Posted January 29, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) Pardon the clickbait ! Since I wasn't fully satisfied with my coin pictures, I decided I would re-take them, and started with the republican silver ones, hence the stupid title for a thread. I'll start with an overview and follow up with individual coins/pictures if you would like me to. The process of cropping/cpying/pasting took quite some time, but the shooting itself has been quite fast and easy, as the weather was OK for the purpose : grey winter sky with an even light, not giving direct light/shadow on the coins. For the wallpaper I respected the relative size of the coins so they appear as they are in "real life" in the trays (well sort of, I didn't cut them in two for displaying both sides at the same time 😄 ) The overview (right click on the image to open a new page and access to full size picture) : Please feel free to post anything you like, relevant or irrelevant, or ask for specific individual coins if you want Q Edited March 11, 2023 by Qcumbor 20 1 1 1 1 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AETHER Posted January 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 29, 2023 Turned out great, nice collection 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted January 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: Pardon me the clickbait ! Since I wasn't fully satisfied with my coin pictures, I decided I would re-take them, and started with the republican silver ones, hence the stupid title for a thread. I'll start with an overview and follow up with individual coins/pictures if you would like me to. The process of cropping/cpying/pasting took quite some time, but the shooting itself has been quite fast and easy, as the weather was OK for the purpose : grey winter sky with an even light, not giving direct light/shadow on the coins. For the wallpaper I respected the relative size of the coins so they appear as they are in "real life" in the trays (well sort of, I didn't cut them in two for displaying both sides at the same time 😄 ) The overview (right click on the image to open a new page and access to full size picture) : Please feel free to post anything you like, relevant or irrelevant, or ask for specific individual coins if you want Q Wonderful collection packed with high grade examples & rarities 🤩! 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted January 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 29, 2023 Very good collection. RRs have a distinct flavor and I often find myself hunting examples with historical importance or unique designs. From your collection, I have a grand total of 1 match. The L. Procilius Juno Sospita, RRC 379/2. The price for it, including fees, was 4 euros. As one might suspect, the condition is not exactly XF for it. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted January 29, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2023 What a wonderful diversity you have of Republic reversity! I only see a couple people on horses. Here's my latest RR: 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idesofmarch01 Posted January 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Qcumbor said: Pardon me the clickbait ! Since I wasn't fully satisfied with my coin pictures, I decided I would re-take them, and started with the republican silver ones, hence the stupid title for a thread. I'll start with an overview and follow up with individual coins/pictures if you would like me to. The process of cropping/cpying/pasting took quite some time, but the shooting itself has been quite fast and easy, as the weather was OK for the purpose : grey winter sky with an even light, not giving direct light/shadow on the coins. For the wallpaper I respected the relative size of the coins so they appear as they are in "real life" in the trays (well sort of, I didn't cut them in two for displaying both sides at the same time 😄 ) The overview (right click on the image to open a new page and access to full size picture) : Please feel free to post anything you like, relevant or irrelevant, or ask for specific individual coins if you want Q This is an excellent presentation and a wonderful collection of Republic coins. I especially appreciate the diversity of reverses as well as the overall quality of the coins you've chosen. A collection like this is much more interesting than seeing the usual auction catalog of Republic coins, and almost entices me to extend my collecting range back to this era! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted January 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 29, 2023 Beautiful presentation. Wonderful coins too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted January 30, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2023 Great coins & photos! Aidan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted January 30, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2023 Fabulous collection of RR!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted January 30, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2023 Great new photos, Q, and a super numismatic panorama! (Nice that they happen to fit into a perfect 6x7 grid... or did you cheat and leave a couple out? 😉) The hi-res version of the pic is pretty good for each individual coin, so rather than asking for particular ones, I'll request that you show us the three you like best for their toning. It looks to me like some of the new photos really capture the toning well! Also: what essential types (if any) do you feel are "missing" here? Here's one of mine that's a) in your group, and b) needs a new photo! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 30, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 30, 2023 @Qcumbor, what wonderful photos (I wish I could manage anything close) -- and magnificent coins! I have about a dozen of the same types you do among my 80 Republican coins. I'm actually surprised there isn't more overlap, but then again I have none from the early period (most of your first row), and very few from the late, Imperatorial period (your last 2+ rows). I am in awe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted January 30, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) Thanks folks. 11 hours ago, idesofmarch01 said: ...and almost entices me to extend my collecting range back to this era! Coming from someone with such an inspiring collection, I'm very honored, thanks ! 6 hours ago, Severus Alexander said: Nice that they happen to fit into a perfect 6x7 grid... or did you cheat and leave a couple out? 😉 No cheating really. I left out the bronzes as they are difficult to take pics of, and their big size would distract from looking properly at denarii. I also left out my only quinarius because I'm not really happy with it, it's a crappy little thing that I don't even keep with the main collection trays. That makes a convenient grand total of 42 !!! 6 hours ago, Severus Alexander said: I'll request that you show us the three you like best for their toning. It looks to me like some of the new photos really capture the toning well! Speaking of toning only (well, choosing only three is hard) it would have to be those three/four (right click/open new window for enlarging pictures) 6 hours ago, Severus Alexander said: Also: what essential types (if any) do you feel are "missing" here? Certainly a lifetime JC, an Ahenobarbus, a couple more Octavians, a Mussidia/cloacin, a Papia/griffin, an Hosidia/boar, a Caecilia/macedonian shield, a Claudia/moon & stars, a Vibia/Pansa, a Plancia/goat, a Minucia/wariors, some "alternative" bigas, and unless I forgot some, that's it !! Not a lot as you see 😄 4 hours ago, DonnaML said: I'm actually surprised there isn't more overlap There are so many.... Q Edited January 30, 2023 by Qcumbor 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted January 30, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2023 Beautiful coins, and great digital tray. I personally find your imperatorial duo-portrait issues very appealing, such as the Antony brothers. Great portraits! Another favorite is your Pompey - Nassidius issue. I've always had a thing for this issue, and I'm really happy to have landed one last year. I'll share it, below: 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted January 30, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Good style on that one ! I agree it's a fascinating type Q 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted January 30, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 30, 2023 17 hours ago, Qcumbor said: Pardon me the clickbait ! Since I wasn't fully satisfied with my coin pictures, I decided I would re-take them, and started with the republican silver ones, hence the stupid title for a thread. I'll start with an overview and follow up with individual coins/pictures if you would like me to. The process of cropping/cpying/pasting took quite some time, but the shooting itself has been quite fast and easy, as the weather was OK for the purpose : grey winter sky with an even light, not giving direct light/shadow on the coins. For the wallpaper I respected the relative size of the coins so they appear as they are in "real life" in the trays (well sort of, I didn't cut them in two for displaying both sides at the same time 😄 ) The overview (right click on the image to open a new page and access to full size picture) : Please feel free to post anything you like, relevant or irrelevant, or ask for specific individual coins if you want Q I wish I had the photographic skill set to do something similar with my Flavian silver. Bravo! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romancollector Posted January 30, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 30, 2023 Fantastic group @Qcumbor !!!! The elephant and Venus/Aeneas denarii of JC and the M. and L. Antonius denarius are excellent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJBrinkman Posted January 30, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 30, 2023 Great collection of Roman Republican Silver coins. It has been mentioned already, but you have some really nicely toned examples. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted February 2, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 I'm very weak on the bronze side of the republican coinage, but one has to like their kids all the same, don't they ? Here's a digital tray of the eight republican bronze I currently have, showing the respective sizes of the coins between them (right click on the picture to open a new window and have the enlarged version) Thanks for looking Q 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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