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Friend is looking for a Julius Caesar, opinions on this piece
Jinx86
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He found this one that he thinks might go for cheap. I dont do many ancients so wanted the experts view on this type. He really wants one with the portrait.
Im a fan of CNG so had him looking there.
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=270497
Im a fan of CNG so had him looking there.
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=270497
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the one linked is a really nice coin that is worth several thousand dollars
I would save the money and wait for a better one.
<< <i>define cheap, I paid and in my and others opinions it was a deal, $565 for this guy
the one linked is a really nice coin that is worth several thousand dollars >>
NC.. I thought you were gonna link up the JC you bought from me, but you linked up your Octavian/Augustus?
Edit- never mind- he fixed his post while I typed this reply. Yep, that's the coin.
I believe this coin is the one NiceCurrency intended to post. It cost me just a tiny bit below $500 before slabbing, which is as close to a "cheap" Julius Caesar as you'll find, probably, if you want a coin issued during his lifetime, with his portrait. As a smaller-budget collector than some who have posted here, I had to compromise. That coin was well worn with bankers' marks, but had a clear portrait and name on it so I was happy to get it (as was NiceCurrency, later.)
So you can see, JC does not come cheaply. If your friend has the budget to go for something nicer than the one I posted, good for him, but I thought I'd show what an acceptable "cheap" one looks like.
it has great eye appeal imho .
price is the big issue, considering the 15% buyers fee, $500 - $600 sounds OK.
https://www.civitasgalleries.com
New coins listed monthly!
Josh Moran
CIVITAS Galleries, Ltd.
I told him if I wanted a Julius Caesar I would bid on this, to what point that depends on how bad I wanted one.
Ill have to make a thread with pic of my ancients......which I don't collect. I accumulate.
https://www.civitasgalleries.com
New coins listed monthly!
Josh Moran
CIVITAS Galleries, Ltd.
https://www.civitasgalleries.com
New coins listed monthly!
Josh Moran
CIVITAS Galleries, Ltd.
Curtis Clay on FORVM makes a really good point saying something to the effect of "we see this coin on CNG a reputable seller and don't really think twice about its authenticity"