JeandAcre Posted November 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) Two magnificent coins from @Spaniard showed up yesterday. If memory serves, they were personal offers, but very much on the rebound from no less amazing stuff he'd sold me through the Cabinet. ...Back up a little. I mostly hang out in the earlier middle ages (9th-earlier 13th centuries). Which inexorably involves making the historical significance a higher criterion than the esthetics. (In a world reeking of false dichotomies, this ain't one of 'em.) Right, 'coins as miniature documents;' emphasis on the legends, and that kind of thing. I'm fine with it, since my interest in obsession with coins has always been secondary to the history that they variously explicate and symptomize. Which, ironically or not, is why it's so much fun to make forays into other periods. Whether for ancients or early modern stuff, I get to let my guard down a little, and give the esthetics higher priority. In these cases, though, the coins serve as prototypes for medieval issues. A lot of this will be redundant, relative to other posts, but I, for one, am happy enough not to care any more. ...Case in point. This follis of Maxentius is magnificent. In hand, there's some silvering in the reverse fields. Similarly, the detail of the hair and beard are of the kind that routinely defies photography. From @Spaniard's description, in correspondence: Maxentius AE Follis, Rome. AD 306-312...23/25mm diameter..6.92gr Obverse..IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG, laureate head right. Reverse..CONSERV VRB SVAE, Roma seated front, head left, shield at her side, within hexastyle temple, holding globe and sceptre, wreath in pediment, knobs as acroteria. Mintmark RBS. RIC VI Rome 210; Sear 14987.From a medieval kind of place, this has to evoke the Carolingian and eventual French feudal (and Ottonian German) issues that imitate late Roman temple motifs. This one, effectively the medieval prototype, has already Christianized the temple motif. Well, God bless them with that. ...Or, 'Best of luck,' if you wanted to translate from the Monotheism. Louis I, son and successor of Charlemagne, 813/4-840. Rev. XPISTIANA RELIGIO. (The first two letters transliterated from the Orthodox Greek; cf. the Kyrie in the (otherwise, mostly) Latin Mass.) Obv. +HLVDOVVICVS IMP[ERATOR]. (No less eloquently demonstrating the Germanic origin of '[H]ludowicus,' even as Latinized here. Here's where you get the Modern French 'Louis,' and the Modern German 'Ludwig.' As if the two languages divided up the medieval Latin: you take that part, I'll take this. ...Just in terms of the linguistic dynamics, I love watching this kind of stuff happen.) And the one of Licinius,with more silvering than I've ever seen on anything from the early 4th century, is no less amazing. Again with @Spaniard's full attribution. Licinius I AE3. AD 317. 19mmdia (some silvering remains) Obverse-IMP LICI-NIVS AVG, Laureate, draped bust left, holding globe, sceptre and mappa Reverse-PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, campgate, 5 layers, three turrets, no doors. Mintmark MHTA. RIC VII 17 Heraclea 1st oficina (minted 317AD) The gate motif was copied by the Carolingians, and again, roughly a century and a half later, by the early Capetians. Here's Charles the Bald (842-877), of Orleans (rev. '+AVRE [...] LI [...] ANIS,' from 6 o'clock): And this is Hugh, son of Robert II (who he predeceased), as Count of Orleans. The motif is continued by Capetian kings into the 12th century. So, Yeah, I'm a very happy camper. I've said this before, too, but it's fun to imagine the kinds (and scale) of hoards people were digging up as early as this. But it's also a resonant reminder of how central the Roman ethos --granted, mainly by way of its later phases-- was to the medieval world. That's effectively continuous, going all the way back to the original Germanic tribes having fallen all over themselves to appropriate as much Roman culture as they possibly could. Edited November 19, 2022 by JeandAcre 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted November 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 19, 2022 @JeandAcre....Interesting post! I'm glad you appreciated the coins and have enjoyed your evolution of depictions shown over 500 years later most enlightening!...Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted April 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 6, 2023 If anyone is looking for one of these types, I posted them to the cabinet yesterday: In the coming days and weeks I'll be listing the remainder of my Roman tray (the nicest examples I held onto through past sell-offs) and continuing to refocus my collecting efforts on Greek and Roman provincial issues. They make up the bulk of my collection at this point. Parting with my Romans is bittersweet - the sweet part is that their sale will help fund my wedding in a couple of months 🙂 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted April 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 6, 2023 Beautiful coins, especially that Marcus Agrippa! I hope you are successful in your sales. 🙂 And congratulations in advance on your wedding! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted April 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 6, 2023 59 minutes ago, CPK said: Beautiful coins, especially that Marcus Agrippa! I hope you are successful in your sales. 🙂 And congratulations in advance on your wedding! Thanks, I appreciate it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted April 9, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 9, 2023 Hi all, I am trying to trim down my collection. I have placed some initial offerings here. I hope that they find a new home. https://www.numisforums.com/profile/22-maridvnvm/content/?type=classifieds_advert Regards, Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted April 10, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 10, 2023 Over 40 coins added thus far including three examples of Marius. Many more coins to come from across my collection. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted April 10, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 10, 2023 I just listed this beautiful sestertius of Commodus in the cabinet 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekcoin21 Posted July 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted July 6, 2023 Great news, another site to sell odd coins not needed anymore, is there any charge ?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restitutor Posted July 6, 2023 · Administrator Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, Greekcoin21 said: Great news, another site to sell odd coins not needed anymore, is there any charge ?. No charge! 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted August 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) Time to sell off some coins to make room for new ones. I've listed a number of new coins on eBay and reduced prices on the rest. Here's one of the listings. To see the others just click "seller's other items": Ancient Roman Coin, Domitian (AD 81-96), Rhino Quadrans, HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE! | eBay If you are interested in purchasing any of the coins, you can let me know via a PM here on Numis Forums, and I will give you a 10% discount. I'll probably be listing more in the coming days so stay tuned! 🙂 Thanks, and I hope you find something you're looking for! Edit to add: I don't ship internationally on eBay, but if you PM me here we can make arrangements. Edited August 26, 2023 by CPK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerman Posted December 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 5, 2023 Now off work/ I am starting to see all these excellent posts. This is a fantastic idea/ thanks! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted January 14 · Supporter Share Posted January 14 (edited) A new year brings new collecting goals - and this time, I'm actually making a real effort to drastically reduce my collection. 😬 I would like to focus more on quality this year of collecting which means all those worn Vespasian denarii have to find new homes. 😄 I have been listing/selling a lot on eBay the past couple months and have a bunch more yet to be listed. You can find all of my listings here: connokaspa_0 on eBay Feel free to purchase through eBay, or if you want to arrange something here through NumisForums, I will give you a discount. ALSO, please feel free to make offers on anything you might be interested in! I really would like to move this stuff along, so I may be willing to negotiate lower than you might think. 😉 Thanks for your interest, and I hope you find something you're looking for! Edited January 14 by CPK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AETHER Posted January 15 · Member Share Posted January 15 3 hours ago, CPK said: A new year brings new collecting goals - and this time, I'm actually making a real effort to drastically reduce my collection. 😬 I would like to focus more on quality this year of collecting which means all those worn Vespasian denarii have to find new homes. 😄 I have been listing/selling a lot on eBay the past couple months and have a bunch more yet to be listed. You can find all of my listings here: connokaspa_0 on eBay Feel free to purchase through eBay, or if you want to arrange something here through NumisForums, I will give you a discount. ALSO, please feel free to make offers on anything you might be interested in! I really would like to move this stuff along, so I may be willing to negotiate lower than you might think. 😉 Thanks for your interest, and I hope you find something you're looking for! Omg , thanks for the JC denarius deal. Did not know that was u..altho I knew the photography was familiar! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted January 15 · Supporter Share Posted January 15 50 minutes ago, AETHER said: Omg , thanks for the JC denarius deal. Did not know that was u..altho I knew the photography was familiar! Wow, small world! Glad to see it going to a fellow Forum member! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licinius Lucullus Posted January 18 · Member Share Posted January 18 Search for Republican denarii I'm always looking for silver denarii from the Roman Republic era. I would be happy to receive your offers via forum message. Maybe send a picture and your price idea. However, the condition for me is that the coin is at least “near extremely fine” or better. Please don't be angry if I reject a copy because I already own it or I don't really like it. But maybe you just want to sell a denarius and it would fit well into my collection. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted January 20 · Supporter Share Posted January 20 I have put up some surplus to requirement coins for sale on https://www.ebay.es/usr/b1-041 More will be added shortly. If any member here would like to do a deal regarding price and/or shipping, please PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AETHER Posted January 25 · Member Share Posted January 25 Has the Cabinet been removed? I can't find it 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustophersmob Posted January 26 · Member Share Posted January 26 22 hours ago, AETHER said: Has the Cabinet been removed? I can't find it Its gone for me as well. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeandAcre Posted January 26 · Member Share Posted January 26 (edited) Sorry, @Restitutor; if there's too much on my plate, it has to be a safe guess that there's too much on yours. ...But, The British Public Demand to Know! :<} No, don't sweat this any more than is called for. Edited January 26 by JeandAcre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numismatics with Kenny Posted February 1 · Patron Share Posted February 1 (edited) I cannot find The Cabinet either. I was hoping to place a post there. Until we find out what has happened, here is a link to my store - https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny Approximately 6000 listings - mostly world and exonumia. Thank you, Kenny Edited February 1 by Numismatics with Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted February 16 · Member Share Posted February 16 (edited) I don't see a link for The Cabinet anymore? So I'll post this and hopefully that is OK. STARTING February 16th, 2024 I have consigned over 800 lots with jdmern also known as Boardwalk Numismatics on eBay for sale. This link will have at least 100 new lots over the next couple/few months that are all from my collection. They start at 9 PM EDT on Thursdays. They end 10 days later starting at 9 M EDT Sunday. Sometimes there will be as many as 200 lots up at a time. Every lot starts at an opening bid of $1.99 There are always quite a few super deals for you when the hammer falls on Sunday nights. People get lucky and some get sniped. It is fun for me to watch as they end. There are US type coins, silver, exonumia, ancients, and other numismatic treasures to be had. Please check out the link below. As long as there are items showing for sale, they are from my collection. This is my third large liquidation through consignment. I don't have an eBay account. I have no control over these lots so I encourage you to direct all questions to the seller through eBay. I believe the seller combines shipping cost, but perhaps that would be something you want to be clear on. LINK https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_blrs=recall_filtering&_ssn=jdmern&store_name=jdmern&_oac=1&store_cat=26438804010&_ipg=240&_sop=1 Edited February 16 by thenickelguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinian Posted February 16 · Member Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, thenickelguy said: I have consigned over 800 lots with jdmern also known as Boardwalk Numismatics on eBay for sale. This He has over 8000 lots for sale and I didn't find a category for "ancient" coins. If you have ancient coins among them, they are well-hidden in the crowd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted February 16 · Member Share Posted February 16 (edited) 4 hours ago, Valentinian said: He has over 8000 lots for sale and I didn't find a category for "ancient" coins. If you have ancient coins among them, they are well-hidden in the crowd. Yes, I have to agree that it can be a bit troubling that my coins don't fall under specific categories for some reason under sellers items. Where are they? I don't know, but they are found in the correct categories amidst their kind of all eBay items listed everywhere. The link (n my first post a bit above here) is supplied to me from the seller to show only my list of items. Maybe that has something to do with it? Edited February 16 by thenickelguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted February 16 · Member Share Posted February 16 I did search by seller jdmern , when it comes up as jdmern and not Boardwalk Numismatics, you can see various categories. I bet I have most of those ancients consigned that they are selling https://www.ebay.com/sch/11116/i.html?_fss=1&_saslop=1&_sasl=jdmern&LH_SpecificSeller=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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