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Offline kc

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Pupienus Portrait OTD
« on: June 13, 2012, 04:30:23 pm »
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Offline David Atherton

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Re: Pupienus Portrait OTD
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2012, 07:51:28 pm »
I have to agree, that is indeed a stunning coin. Certainly the best portrait of Pupienus I've ever seen. The coin overall is amazing.

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Re: Pupienus Portrait OTD
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2012, 08:14:27 pm »
Wow, what a majestic coin! Love the portrait and the patina, it's one of those coins that really looks ancient, in the best possible way. Bravo!
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Re: Pupienus Portrait OTD
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2012, 09:52:39 pm »
Andreas,

Of all the beautiful coins you have, this one just might possibly be the most beautiful.

Just great.

Heading over to give 6 out of 5 stars if possible.

mz
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Re: Pupienus Portrait OTD
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2012, 11:21:26 pm »
Absolutely beautiful.
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Re: Pupienus Portrait OTD
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2012, 09:24:00 am »
A handsome specimen.  Balbinus and Pupienus managed to produce a sizable variety of coinage during their 3-4 month reign
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Re: Pupienus Portrait OTD
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Re: Pupienus Portrait OTD
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2012, 08:09:17 pm »
Thank you!
The coin comes from an old collection (it was added in 1965).
The surface is originally smoothed and it has some small scratches.
Not only the portrait but also the reverse is in great style and surpassing
condition. For Pupienus such a coin is very difficult to find!

It is a real piece of art! :)


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