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evansuk2000

First Roman coin purchase...what do you think?

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Yes, nice bit there. I think most ancient have been cleaned to some degree. Not sure but looks like it may have been in water for some while with a bit of porosity there.

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You must know what you are buying.

Get some books,look at Wildwinds.com

Fingers will be burnt.

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It doesn't look obviously cleaned but you will only get a clear idea 'in hand'.

As to the coin itself - it's a very typical late Republic denarius, with the winged helmeted Roma on the obverse, and quadrigatus (4-horse chariot) on the reverse along with the name of the moneyer. It's in a reasonable condition, and you paid a reasonable price. Good start! Roman is a fascinating area of collecting and many coins can be pciked up in high grade for a surprisingly modest outlay.

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For those that just want to see a pic:

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