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A rare ancient coin I purchased.

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the_Thing ®

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This is a prutah of Pontius Pilate. It comes from the collection of the worlds leading authority on his coins. Something about this coin makes it very special, and rare. Only a few examples of it coins like this are known, around 5 would be my guess. Anyone care to guess what is so rare about it? 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

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One thing I love about ancients is that unlike U.S. coinage, a collector can own a coin inwhich only 1 or two examples are known, and not have to pay thousands for it.

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Think they dig those up all the time in France.

 

Thing wants me to tell you all the answer will be posted in 2 weeks. (See Strikes forum)

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This is a prutah of Pontius Pilate. It comes from the collection of the worlds leading authority on his coins. Something about this coin makes it very special, and rare. Only a few examples of it coins like this are known, around 5 would be my guess. Anyone care to guess what is so rare about it? 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

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One thing I love about ancients is that unlike U.S. coinage, a collector can own a coin inwhich only 1 or two examples are known, and not have to pay thousands for it.

 

 

Looks fake. 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

 

 

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Anyone care to guess what is so rare about it?

 

The lituus is backwards, it is facing right on all of the examples I have seen.

 

Correct!!!! The entire obverse and reverse are retrograde.

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Anyone care to guess what is so rare about it?

 

The lituus is backwards, it is facing right on all of the examples I have seen.

 

Correct!!!! The entire obverse and reverse are retrograde.

 

 

It still looks fake.

 

 

 

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You still look fat.

 

 

The Real Truth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just kidding my chubby hairball amigo!!!! You are well known and have a good reputation when it comes to information on certain areas of numismatics. I value your opinion as much as TJ values his local bail bond agent. I appreciate your input. Have a nice day!

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You still look fat.

 

 

The Real Truth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just kidding my chubby hairball amigo!!!! You are well known and have a good reputation when it comes to information on certain areas of numismatics. I value your opinion as much as TJ values his local bail bond agent. I appreciate your input. Have a nice day!

 

 

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