Benefactor KenDorney Posted May 24 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted May 24 So, I remember buying this coin of Hadrian. It was March of 1990 and I had a table at the big show in Santa Clara (one of the largest in the country at the time). I was browsing around and a non-ancient dealer had this off to the side. $250 later it was mine, one of the more expensive coins I owned at the time. I enjoyed it for a number of years before selling it during a time of harsh finances. I always regretted selling it but I was really surprised to see it come up at a recent CNG auction. Its certainly not as nice as my youthful memory made it out to be but it was an easy win with only three bids. Anyway, I am definitely happy to have it back again. Feel free to post your own coins that have come back to you! 23 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted May 24 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted May 24 Great that it has returned to you. Nice coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted May 24 · Supporter Share Posted May 24 Cool story with a great ending. Nice coin, too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romismatist Posted May 25 · Member Share Posted May 25 Crazy, this is the exact same coin type which I just won in an EBay auction for $US 70 including shipping in a group lot (seller's pics, as the coin is still in transit): I was drawn to the stern expression on Hadrian's face. I don't normally collect sestertii, but this coin spoke to me for some reason. I may have to remove the Renwax and address the verdigris or bronze disease, but I'm fine with that... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted May 25 · Member Share Posted May 25 10 hours ago, KenDorney said: So, I remember buying this coin of Hadrian. It was March of 1990 and I had a table at the big show in Santa Clara (one of the largest in the country at the time). I was browsing around and a non-ancient dealer had this off to the side. $250 later it was mine, one of the more expensive coins I owned at the time. I enjoyed it for a number of years before selling it during a time of harsh finances. I always regretted selling it but I was really surprised to see it come up at a recent CNG auction. Its certainly not as nice as my youthful memory made it out to be but it was an easy win with only three bids. Anyway, I am definitely happy to have it back again. Feel free to post your own coins that have come back to you! It's always great when a long missed coin boomerangs back to you! I think it's quite a lovely piece. Congrats 👏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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