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Ancient: Q. Antonio Balbus, 83-2 B.C., Denarius Serratus

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.

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    bidaskbidask Posts: 14,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is a really beautiful coin !
    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
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    JCMhoustonJCMhouston Posts: 5,306 ✭✭✭
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    lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 45,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice!

    I want Swampboy's example, though, for its presidential (JQA) pedigree!

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

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    IosephusIosephus Posts: 872 ✭✭✭
    Very nice! That reverse is great.
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    theboz11theboz11 Posts: 6,576 ✭✭✭
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    I'd argue "fine style" here, very nice image
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    SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great looking example of that issue.
    Well struck and centered. image


    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'
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    marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,963 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Absolutely stunning WOW!

    Don't usually care for the NGC holders but this one looks mega sweet in one!
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    ZoharZohar Posts: 6,732 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Swampboy - please share..
    Habsburg Talers

    TalerUniverse.com is a curated numismatic project dedicated to the silver talers, crowns, and medals of the Habsburg Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, spanning the 16th–18th centuries. The collection emphasizes historically significant issues, rare mint varieties, and high-grade NGC/PCGS examples, presented with detailed historical context, scholarly references, and high-resolution photography. TalerUniverse aims to serve both as a private collection showcase and a growing reference resource for collectors, researchers, and students of early-modern European coinage.
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    lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 45,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yeah, show us the John Quincy Adams coin, Gil.

    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.

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

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    SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank you Z
    Here it is.

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    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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    ZoharZohar Posts: 6,732 ✭✭✭✭✭
    WOW!
    Habsburg Talers

    TalerUniverse.com is a curated numismatic project dedicated to the silver talers, crowns, and medals of the Habsburg Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, spanning the 16th–18th centuries. The collection emphasizes historically significant issues, rare mint varieties, and high-grade NGC/PCGS examples, presented with detailed historical context, scholarly references, and high-resolution photography. TalerUniverse aims to serve both as a private collection showcase and a growing reference resource for collectors, researchers, and students of early-modern European coinage.
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    lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 45,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yours is the WOW when it comes to grade and eye appeal.

    His has the WOW provenance.

    Both 100% WOW as far as I'm concerned.

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

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    Both are very respectable examples of this type and I'd be happy to have either in my collection image
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    nicholasz219nicholasz219 Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭
    Both great coins of a favorite theme of mine, the quadriga. Interesting to find that nice of a coin on eBay, Z.
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