panzerman Posted November 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2023 Just for **** of it/ I put down a proxy bid knowing that I had ZERO chance of winning coin. Coin in question.... Western Roman Empire AV Solidus ND Roma Mint 4.39g. 21mm. 5h graded 01 (Norwegian= AU-MS Libius Severus III 461-65 under German General Ricimer Rosette-diademed/ draped & cuirassed Bust R DN LIBIVS SEVE RVS PF AVG Emperor in Military Dress/ standing on Man-Headed Serpent/ holding Victoria on Globe & Long Jeweled Cross R-M in Field/ COMOB in exergue VICTORI A AVGGG RIC X 2704 Depeyrot 52/1 Lacam 59 Sear 21597 Sold 45000 NKR = 3900US Please add you examples from this little known Emperor 24 1 12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted November 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, panzerman said: Just for **** of it/ I put down a proxy bid knowing that I had ZERO chance of winning coin. GRATULATION! Damned - at Sixbid the Auction start was 15:30 German Time, but thats in Norway 14:30 ... I had the Libius Severus on my Wantlist and want bid live - know I see your win. And know after your post I opened the Oslo Website and see - that all the Lots I want bid live will passed. Fantastic day 😄 But, really, Gratulation for that coin! A fantastic win. I now go into the basement, find a rusty nail and a hammer - and hammer the nail into my kneecap. Edited November 26, 2023 by Prieure de Sion 1 3 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted November 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 hour ago, panzerman said: Just for **** of it/ I put down a proxy bid knowing that I had ZERO chance of winning coin. Coin in question.... Western Roman Empire AV Solidus ND Roma Mint 4.39g. 21mm. 5h graded 01 (Norwegian= AU-MS Libius Severus III 461-65 under German General Ricimer Rosette-diademed/ draped & cuirassed Bust R DN LIBIVS SEVE RVS PF AVG Emperor in Military Dress/ standing on Man-Headed Serpent/ holding Victoria on Globe & Long Jeweled Cross R-M in Field/ COMOB in exergue VICTORI A AVGGG RIC X 2704 Depeyrot 52/1 Lacam 59 Sear 21597 Sold 45000 NKR = 3900US Please add you examples from this little known Emperor Amazing - I am not expecting a lot of NF posts of similar coins ☺️ congrats @panzerman It is the power behind the throne that I find interesting with this coin: Ricimer, son of the chief of the Suebi & a Visigoth princess (daughter of Wallia, King of the Visigoths, 415-418 AD). Appointed by Leo I as Patrician and Master of the Soldiers. The power behind four western emperors Majorian (457-461 AD), Libius Severus (461-465 AD), Anthemius (467-472 AD), and Olybrius (472AD). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted November 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2023 Great, great coin, congrats @panzerman Q 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted November 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2023 2 hours ago, panzerman said: Just for **** of it/ I put down a proxy bid knowing that I had ZERO chance of winning coin. Coin in question.... Western Roman Empire AV Solidus ND Roma Mint 4.39g. 21mm. 5h graded 01 (Norwegian= AU-MS Libius Severus III 461-65 under German General Ricimer Rosette-diademed/ draped & cuirassed Bust R DN LIBIVS SEVE RVS PF AVG Emperor in Military Dress/ standing on Man-Headed Serpent/ holding Victoria on Globe & Long Jeweled Cross R-M in Field/ COMOB in exergue VICTORI A AVGGG RIC X 2704 Depeyrot 52/1 Lacam 59 Sear 21597 Sold 45000 NKR = 3900US Please add you examples from this little known Emperor John, congrats on scoring this major rarity 🤩! There appears to be a long test cut on the reverse of the coin obviously made by a suspicious recipient in ancient times 😏. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinian Posted November 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2023 4 hours ago, panzerman said: Please add your examples from this little known Emperor We wish we could! That's a wonderful acquisition at a great price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted November 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2023 Wooooow!!! That is fantastic John. Congratulations! It wouldn’t surprise me if you are the only person on the forum with this emperor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrefn Posted November 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2023 I have an Anthemius, but no Libius Severus. Congratulations, @panzerman!! I had a throw-away proxy bid on a really nice Justinian solidus win at the opening bid earlier this year. I only placed the bid to follow the coin to see what it would bring at auction, never expecting my low bid to win. A very pleasant surprise; but your win is a real coup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted November 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2023 Excellent purchase. I only have this Visigothic imitation of a Libius Severus Tremissis (in less than excellent condition): 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerman Posted November 26, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Just got back from another day of cleaning up leaves/ Thank God for Stihl Magnum 800 leafblower!!!!! I was not sure whem my lots would come up. I got up at 6:30 to prepare for work. Went down to basement to check site on my computer. My lot was still behind 75 other coins before mine. So I made myself coffee and sat down for breakfast/ four cinnamon buns later I went down to check on auction progress. To my surprise/ 70 coins had gone under the hammer in 20 mins.! I sat down and was prepared to get clobbered/ to my amazement/ coin was hammered in 15 secs/ my bid (0pening price) had no competitors. I then remembered that I had another bid on a Spanish Netherlands/ Brabant AV Lion d'or 1657/ Brussels Mint/ Philip IV. Just checked I won that coin too for starting bid! So a really great day on leaf warfront/ and a much more fun one on auction front. I will bid in all their future events.😍 With other auctions/ Heritage/ Stack's/ CNG it seems their auctioneers really drag things out causing a frenzied bidding process. John 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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