Ancient: Q. Antonio Balbus, 83-2 B.C., Denarius Serratus
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Found this on... Ebay. Near perfect centering and a nice look in hand.
ROMAN REPUBLIC. Q. Antonius Balbus. Struck 83/2 AD. AR Denarius Serratus. Rome. 18mm. 4.11gr. Obv: Laureate head of Jupiter behind, S-C and below chin, T. Rev: Victory in quadriga right, holding reins and palm branch in left hand and wreath in right; in exergue. Ch AU* 5/5, 5/5.
ROMAN REPUBLIC. Q. Antonius Balbus. Struck 83/2 AD. AR Denarius Serratus. Rome. 18mm. 4.11gr. Obv: Laureate head of Jupiter behind, S-C and below chin, T. Rev: Victory in quadriga right, holding reins and palm branch in left hand and wreath in right; in exergue. Ch AU* 5/5, 5/5.
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I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
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I want Swampboy's example, though, for its presidential (JQA) pedigree!
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Well struck and centered.
Edit to say if that piece exits my collection in my lifetime you get first shot Rob.
It'd be nice to see it back 'in the family'
Don't usually care for the NGC holders but this one looks mega sweet in one!
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Z- yours certainly looks to warrant "Fine Style", as NiceCurrency suggested.
At least it got the much-deserved Star.
I still have yet to own an NGC " Star" designated coin, though I have a few I think should've gotten the nod, particularly the Rhodian Mercenaries drachm you've admired in my Box of 20, which came from Smeagle.
Speaking of other CU Forum ancient coin collectors, where has TIF2 been lately? I miss her fun and informative posts.
Here it is.
Q. Antonius Balbus 83-82 B.C.
AR Serrate Denarius 20mm. 4.06g. Rome Mint
Laureate head of Jupiter r., S.C behind; R below chin.
Victory in quadriga r., holding palm-branch and wreath;
In ex.: Q.ANTO.BALB / PR
Crawford 364/1b; RSC Antonia 1a
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His has the WOW provenance.
Both 100% WOW as far as I'm concerned.