A medieval alchemist would be proud of me...

lordmarcovan

Using yesterday's lucky, unexpected eBay windfall, I just transmogrified a $3 copper piece into a $400 gold one, just like that!

*poof!*

(I couldn't help myself. The money was burning a hole in my PayPal account, and I've had my eye on this one for a little while).








<< <i>LEO I, 457-474 AD. Gold Tremissis (1.49 gm) of Constantinople. Diademed and draped bust / Victory advancing holding wreath and orb. RIC.611(S). VF+. Scarce. >>





Of course it was more a case of dumb luck than alchemy, but hey, I'll take whatever I can get.

tonyhar

I would have done the same.

JZrarities

Congratulations!

Your Roman collection (I have been watching) is getting to be incredible....

lordmarcovan

JZ- thanks. You can well remember before I started it. Actually, our last deal went down just about the time I was taking my first "baby steps".

STONE

Great new addition the LordM. I'm glad you got it.

I've got my eye on a gold Byzantine coin myself at the moment. It should be about that same price. I'm still searching for the gold Roman Pre-300 AD coin.

My ancient collection is tiny, maybe a couple dozen pieces and only 2-3 decent ones. Anyway, it will grow and I've likey got plenty of years to build it up.

lordmarcovan

Some folks would consider this one (and the Zeno solidus I have) as Byzantine, also.

But since these Eastern emperors ruled before the fall of Rome in 476, I consider them part of a "Roman" set. (Even though technically, my Zeno solidus was struck after 476).

Pre-300 AD gold is gonna be tough. I want at least one Aureus in my set before all is said and done. It'll be a low-grade and/or impaired one, but I can remember the days when one could get one for under $1K. Nowadays the only ones you'll touch for that much have "issues".

AskRaq

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Of course it was more a case of dumb luck than alchemy... >>




Isn't that how alchemy was perfected?? (Awesome trade-up!!)

cladking

Beautiful coin.

But the earliest alchemists may have been trying to
convert gold into a white powder. This would normally
be illegal now days.

Aethelred

Sweet ending on the Farthing token! Of course knowing that I sold you the token for $3 tempers the sweetness just a bit.

I can't wait to see that Roman collection in person!

Really, congrats on your luck with that auction.

Hussulo

Lovely gold coin LordM. I would also have done the same with the money.

drjules

A great score on the $3 copper, and a very nice pick up

Dr J

JZrarities

It is my understanding that the term Byzantine wasn't really used until the 1800's...

The eastern Romans, just called themselves, well

Romans.