@tradedollarnut said:
I’m amazed that nobody has commented on the most shocking aspect of this entire thread:
Augustus married Augusta
Reminds me of the great English author Evelyn Waugh, who was a man with a lady's first name (pronounced EE-vu-lyn). His first wife's first name? Evelyn of course. That had to get confusing...
By the way, my vote is that the value of the coin would be the same since its provenance is established and the origin of the initials is not.
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
We can never know what effect these crudely scratched initials on the edge had on the final price of this coin without an identical coin without the initials scratched on the edge appearing in the same auction and having the same provenance.
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@PerryHall said:
We can never know what effect these crudely scratched initials on the edge had on the final price of this coin without an identical coin without the initials scratched on the edge appearing in the same auction and having the same provenance.
Even then, the two in the same sale could have an impact on the price of either or both. We will never “know”.
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The answer to me would be about the same. I’m still wrapping my head around spending hundreds of thousands or millions for a coin. Wouldn’t be me so the question is academic.
Absolutely amazing coin. The initials should have been included in the pictures for it, and hopefully they are visible with how the coin is placed in the holder.
@jwitten said:
Absolutely amazing coin. The initials should have been included in the pictures for it, and hopefully they are visible with how the coin is placed in the holder.
If you scroll down the auction listing far enough, you will see a picture of the initials.
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@jwitten said:
Absolutely amazing coin. The initials should have been included in the pictures for it, and hopefully they are visible with how the coin is placed in the holder.
If you scroll down the auction listing far enough, you will see a picture of the initials.
It's hard to tell from the photos if the initials are visible in the slab, but I agree it would be nice to be able to see it.
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Actually, a priest married Augusta and Augustus!
I stand corrected.😉
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I’ll take the over.
Yes, I thought that was funny. It also made for a confusing read at first.
It also begs the question as to who's initials were carved into the coin, Augustus or Augusta's?
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The august guests were all in awe...
Reminds me of the great English author Evelyn Waugh, who was a man with a lady's first name (pronounced EE-vu-lyn). His first wife's first name? Evelyn of course. That had to get confusing...
By the way, my vote is that the value of the coin would be the same since its provenance is established and the origin of the initials is not.
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
I hope none of the august guests were aghast...
I'm not impressed. Sloppy scratched letters mean pmd. Peace Roy
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Tradedollarnut said:
The August guests actually were aghast (though neither Augusta nor Augustus).
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They ooohed and ahhhed gustily, so I doubt they were aghast.
do we know if it was a shotgun wedding, if so, who owns the shotgun now?
We can never know what effect these crudely scratched initials on the edge had on the final price of this coin without an identical coin without the initials scratched on the edge appearing in the same auction and having the same provenance.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Even then, the two in the same sale could have an impact on the price of either or both. We will never “know”.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
just where I was about to go.
2 of the same coin same grade one with one without.... what happens?
Agree. We will never know.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Oops! I failed to realize the ASG auction record was 5 years old.
Only within the circle 😏
The answer to me would be about the same. I’m still wrapping my head around spending hundreds of thousands or millions for a coin. Wouldn’t be me so the question is academic.
Absolutely amazing coin. The initials should have been included in the pictures for it, and hopefully they are visible with how the coin is placed in the holder.
mark Feld stated:
Actually, Augusta married Augustus
this is one of the tidbits that the tour guides tell all visitors to the Augustus Saint Gauden’s amazing home. Visiting his home was indeed a treat.
Imagine if priest named Augustin married Augusta and Augustus!
If you scroll down the auction listing far enough, you will see a picture of the initials.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
It's hard to tell from the photos if the initials are visible in the slab, but I agree it would be nice to be able to see it.