Heliodromus Posted April 10, 2023 · Member Posted April 10, 2023 Absolutely stunning Probus medallion in the upcoming NAC 138 sale.... the video of the coin is a must-see (watch full-screen): https://www.arsclassicacoins.com/biddr/#!/auction/lot?a=3461&l=802&s=802 I've never seen 3-D engraving like this on a roman coin before! 9 2 4 1 Quote
Qcumbor Posted April 10, 2023 · Supporter Posted April 10, 2023 Gee, that's really something ! I'm not in though ! Selling my house, my office, our cars, my entire collection and probably my kids, wouldn't bring half of what will be needed to get this unique piece of art ! 😄 Q 4 1 2 Quote
Benefactor DonnaML Posted April 10, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Posted April 10, 2023 And best of all, it has a known provenance dating back more than 20 years, and was in "a Swiss private collection" before that, so if you buy it, it'll sail right through Customs! 4 Quote
Kali Posted April 10, 2023 · Member Posted April 10, 2023 I'd rather have that than an Eid Mar, any day. Lovely. 4 Quote
Rand Posted April 10, 2023 · Supporter Posted April 10, 2023 It is both a great historical artefact and an art masterpiece. Next most expensive Roman coin? 1 Quote
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted April 10, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Posted April 10, 2023 Great medallion. I'd estimate it will go for 1.75 Million CHf at minimum 2 Quote
Al Kowsky Posted April 10, 2023 · Member Posted April 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Heliodromus said: Absolutely stunning Probus medallion in the upcoming NAC 138 sale.... the video of the coin is a must-see (watch full-screen): https://www.arsclassicacoins.com/biddr/#!/auction/lot?a=3461&l=802&s=802 I've never seen 3-D engraving like this on a roman coin before! This is certainly a breath taking medallion 😲! NAC 138, lot 802. Probus, AD 281. AV Medallion, 26.05 gm. 6 Quote
Restitutor Posted April 11, 2023 · Administrator Posted April 11, 2023 I really hope this ends up purchased or at least “permanently loaned” to a museum. Such beauty! Should be seen by all. 3 1 Quote
Roman Collector Posted April 11, 2023 · Patron Posted April 11, 2023 What a beauty!!! TRAIECTVS means "the crossing." Here is similar iconography. 2 Quote
Heliodromus Posted January 21 · Member Author Posted January 21 I just watched the latest Ancient Coin Podcast episode, # 39, last night, and was interested to see Aaron Berk discuss this coin as part of their best coins of 2023 review. Aaron said he'd held this coin at the NAC auction and that it was one of the most exciting coins he'd ever held in his life, which is quite saying something! The coin is discussed at 28:55. 1 Quote
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted January 21 · Member Posted January 21 He's mentioned that one before. It's a superb coin. Hooray for the return of the Doofus Buy! 1 Quote
Heliodromus Posted January 21 · Member Author Posted January 21 6 minutes ago, Nerosmyfavorite68 said: Hooray for the return of the Doofus Buy! I entered their competition last episode - was hoping to win a "don't be a doofus" cap, but no such luck! Not sure I'd have actually worn it though. 2 Quote
Valentinian Posted January 21 · Member Posted January 21 The video makes the depth of engraving much more impressive than the photo. I suppose those who can pay over $2m have a trusted representative closely look coins over before bidding, or maybe they even view the coins themselves, but that video makes it clear to the rest of us how gorgeous that coin is. Magnificent! 5 Quote
panzerman Posted January 21 · Member Posted January 21 This 1913 5 cents Liberty Head 5 known sold for 3.17M/ so this Probus 8 Aurei is 5X rarer/ 100X more beautifull a steal for 2.4M SFRCS. But/ I would not give up half of my collection for it either. 1 Quote
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