New ancient coin...

rainbowcoins

Hello, I am new to the forum and just started posting. I am learning about ancient coins. I have bought 2 books and a couple of coins just to get me started in my studies. I have been advised and thought a little by a couple of more experienced ancient coin collectors but still know very, very little about them. I want to start showing off some of the coins I have gotten so far.
Take it easy on me now. I am a beginner when it comes to ancient coins. My more knowledgeable side is on U.S toned coins.

CIVITAS

Looks like you've got a pretty good eye. Nice pieces.

covers

Rainbow Coins - Nice quality. I am also a newbie but love the ancients.

Here is a Roman toner (too much sunlight possibly):

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DorkGirl

ProofArtworkonCircs

Welcome!

rainbowcoins

Thank you for the welcomes.... CIVITAS, you have some very nice coins on your site as well.
I like to buy the Romans that are more readable and nice. This been because sense I am new,
I don't want to spend a year trying to identify one you know. Also, I like nice looking stuff, like my toners.

covers, that is a beauty! I love the toning on that coin you showed. I didn't see a buying price though.
I wonder if it's for sale?

Thanks again guys and enjoy the hobby.

covers

Rainbow Coins - Not for sale. There are some coins from the Jacob Stein collection that were on display in a museum in Cincinnati (?) for a long time. Many show toning. Another in my collection is
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rainbowcoins

Thank you for the response covers. I like your site, it's very easy to browse.

lordmarcovan

What Josh (Civitas) said.

When he says you have a nice eye, you're getting high praise indeed.

And I'll agree- those are sharp. Granted, they're types that are commonly found in very nice condition, but that just keeps 'em affordable.

High grade yet inexpensive ancient silver is irresistible, particularly those pieces with the nice high relief and realistic portraiture, like your Antoninus Pius, above.

WillieBoyd2

Both are nice coins!
The first coin looks like Philip I RIC 46b.
The second coin looks like Marcus Aurelius RIC 225.
(RIC = Roman Imperial Coins, a large catalog)

lordmarcovan

Oh, yeah. I guess Marcus Aurelius used the name "ANTONINVS" on his coins, too, huh. Looks like that one could be dated to a specific year, with the "TR P ..." date on the obverse?