Heliodromus Posted April 10, 2023 · Member Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted April 10, 2023 · Supporter Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted April 10, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted April 10, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 10, 2023 I'd rather have that than an Eid Mar, any day. Lovely. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrippa Posted April 10, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 10, 2023 Whow amazing piece! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rand Posted April 10, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 10, 2023 It is both a great historical artefact and an art masterpiece. Next most expensive Roman coin? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted April 10, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted April 10, 2023 Great medallion. I'd estimate it will go for 1.75 Million CHf at minimum 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted April 10, 2023 · Member Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restitutor Posted April 11, 2023 · Administrator Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted April 11, 2023 · Patron Share Posted April 11, 2023 What a beauty!!! TRAIECTVS means "the crossing." Here is similar iconography. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heliodromus Posted January 21 · Member Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted January 21 · Member Share Posted January 21 He's mentioned that one before. It's a superb coin. Hooray for the return of the Doofus Buy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heliodromus Posted January 21 · Member Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinian Posted January 21 · Member Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerman Posted January 21 · Member Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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