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Hadrian, I Missed You So!


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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!

 

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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...

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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!

 

Hadrian.jpeg

It's always great when a long missed coin boomerangs back to you! I think it's quite a lovely piece. Congrats 👏 

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