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Offline HELEN S

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IN SHOCK
« on: December 31, 2012, 11:32:51 am »

  i am both IN SHOCK and BLOWN AWAY with the genorosity of one of the forum members who has sent me a package .
 i have few words to describe my pleasure other than yep i burst into tears as i explored the contents
 this is truelly a magical gift beyond belief and the coins will be treasured for ever thankyou to the sender who i am sure will wish to remain annonymous
 this is just beyond belief and tomorrow i will set about the task of researching them thankyou from the bottom of my heart truelly AMAZING  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Offline Mark Z

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2012, 12:02:13 pm »
Helen,

Good things come to good people :-)

Regards,
mz
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Offline dafnis

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2012, 02:26:36 pm »
Great to read these kind of stories, not the first one last few days. Congrats Helen, and a great 2013 to all!
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Offline stlnats

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2012, 05:51:17 pm »
Nice to hear.

 ;D
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Offline HELEN S

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2012, 07:00:24 pm »


 these are not everyday coins like i usually collect they are JUST AMAZING and i feel like i have won the LOTTERY THANKYOU       +++ +++
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Offline Joe Geranio

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2012, 08:17:40 pm »
Helen,  I am so happy that someone blessed you with your treasure, and Bless the person who did this!!


Joe
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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2013, 07:57:24 am »
I'm happy for you Helen  +++
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Offline Britannicus

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2013, 10:48:54 am »
Happy New Year, Helen!

Will you share with us what kinds of coins they are?    :)
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Offline HELEN S

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2013, 03:07:26 pm »
Quote from: Michael K5 on January 01, 2013, 10:48:54 am
Happy New Year, Helen!

Will you share with us what kinds of coins they are?    :)

 one of my favourites is a TRAJAN bust right  sestertius with a reverse depicting the DANUBE BRIDGE legend reads SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI  another smaller coin of the same type TRAJAN bust right radiate reverse DANUBE BRIDGE
 NERO with a reverse PACE PR VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT temple of Janus door to the right
 TRAJAN with a reverse legend PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI providentia std left leaning on column raising hand over globe and holding scepter
 

 yes still feel blown away i am floating in the clouds
 have been to a family meal today so have not been able to get anymore done but just having the greatest time ever
   
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Offline Joe Geranio

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2013, 03:20:42 pm »
Nero, with temple of Janus!!   WOW!!!
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Offline HELEN S

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2013, 03:32:24 pm »

 yes exactly these are coins that i have never even seen before and have come from a collection of someone who knew what they were doing
 i am blessed i know to have these coins in my collection it is a true honour and my benefactor knows that i will look after them and cherish them  +++ +++
  
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Offline carthago

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2013, 05:09:43 pm »
What a nice story, Helen!  Share pics of them when you can. 
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Offline nogoodnicksleft

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Re: IN SHOCK
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2013, 05:13:05 am »
Hey another great story of the generousness of people, thanks for sharing :)
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