Almost Nice.

[Simon]

I am just working on some interesting coins that need to be attributed. This John I Tzimisces SBCV-1792. The obverse is flawed but the reverse is very attractive. 

I just thought it was worth sharing. I am sure we all have a coin that is "almost nice". Feel free to share. 

[Nerosmyfavorite68]

Q. Cassius Longinus, Rome, 55 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.60g). Head of Bonus Eventus (or Genius Populi Romani?) r.; sceptre behind. R/ Eagle standing r. on thunderbolt; lituus to l., capis to r. Crawford 428/3; RBW 1535; RSC Cassia 7. Large scratch on rev.,

Edited November 5, 2024 by Nerosmyfavorite68

[Bannerknight]

 

 

Basiliscus, 475-476. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 3.30 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. D N bASILISCЧS P P AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Basiliscus facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy, on his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 101/1. RIC X 1003. Sommer 16.4. Sear RCV 21477. Scratches and a planchet flaw on the obverse and partly on the reverse. Heavily clipped (standard weight is 4.50 g).

Despite its flaws I have become very fond of this coin.

[panzerman]

Basel

AV Dukat 1653

Basel Mint

obv: Basilisk

rev: Script within Ornate Cartouche

ex: Spink graded FDC

Sadly the reverse die was either worn or guy with hammer did not strike it correctly....

[panzerman]

better foto

[theotokevoithi]

Almost nice, but beloved.

Venetian following byzantine tradition - thematology (if it is not a modern reproduction).

40 soldi with santa giustina (worn).

 

Venezia - Alvise I Mocenigo (1570-1577)

40 Soldi con S. Giustina

Massaro all'argento Zuane Loredan (ZL) 1577

 

 

[maridvnvm]

Constantius Gallus - AE2

Obv:– DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C, Bare, bust draped and cuirassed right
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who is bare headed, reaching backwards
Minted in Antioch (Gamma | _ // ANA), A.D. 350-355
Reference:– RIC VIII Antioch 134

[rasiel]

Yep, I can relate. {sad trombone}

Rasiel

[thejewk]

Almost.

[ela126]

I think this recently cleaned Romanus IV - SB 1867 fits the bill well. Mary looks stunning… JC is looking pretty good until you check out his face… shucks.