eBay item 3900258611 (Ends Mar-06-04 13:56:44 PST) - 2000+ Year Old ROMAN Coin w/ Wine God BACCHUS home | pay | register | sign in | services | site map| help Back to list of items Listed in category: Coins > Coins: Ancient > Roman: Imperial Also listed in: Antiques > Antiquities > Roman 2000+ Year Old ROMAN Coin w/ Wine God BACCHUS Item number: 3900258611 You are signed in Bidding has ended for this item If you are a winner, Sign in for your status. Go to larger picture Winning bid: US $305.00 Ended: Mar-06-04 13:56:44 PST Start time:Feb-25-04 13:56:44 PST History:12 bids (US $24.00 starting bid) Winning bidder: User ID kept private Item location: The City Different - Santa Fe United States Ships to: Worldwide Shipping and payment details Seller information axismundi.com( 1888) Feedback Score: 1888 Positive Feedback: 99.9% Member since Mar-06-98 in United States Read feedback comments Ask seller a question View seller's other items Visit this seller's eBay Store! Axis Mundi Ancient Coins Buyer Protection Offered See coverage and eligibility Description 2000+ Year Old ROMAN Coin w/ Wine God BACCHUS Very Desirable Authentic 2000+ Year Old Roman Republican Silver Denarius of L. Cassius Q.f. Longinus / Featuring a Rare Portrait of Bacchus who was the Roman God of Wine and Intoxication / Also Featuring a Portrait of Proserpina who was the Goddess of Germination / Minted in Rome 78 BC / No Reserve This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. Axis Mundi's Statement of Authenticity : The coin being offered here is backed by Axis Mundi's 30 years of experience in the ancient coin business and is unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine. If you have any questions concerning this coin you can reach one of our professional staff by email at mail@axis-mundi.com or by phone at 505-424-3414. This coin can also be inspected in person, upon request, during our business hours ( 12-6 PM daily ). Please send all mail correspondence and payments to: Axis Mundi 2442 Cerrillos Road # 330, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. Concerning Our Switch To "Private Auction" : Our decision to list all of our eBay coin offerings as "Private Auctions" is being done at the request of many of our important coin collectors. Please take the time to read why we have taken this step. Over the past year a significant number of our dedicated customers have urged us to consider private auctions so that they may avoid receiving the enormous amounts of spam from individuals and companies who make a habit of harvesting the email addresses of eBay users. For many, this is particularly disturbing and embarrassing when spam for adults only services and products continue to flood their inbox. In addition, some of our clients have informed us that they have become the target of hate groups due to their purchases of certain ethnic coins. This is especially true with coins of Jewish origin. And even though eBay has made tremendous efforts to curb attempts to gain access to user information, it continues to be a serious problem. We have decided, therefore, to take the only step possible to protect our client confidentiality by switching to private auctions. Private auctions have always been the normal procedure for all auction houses such as Christie's, Sotheby's, and major coin sales as well. We fully realize that many eBay users are reluctant to bid on private auctions, but the privacy of our clients is certainly more important than any other consideration. Description: We are pleased to offer this 2000+ year old genuine Roman Republican silver Denarius of L. Cassius Q.f. Longinus for your consideration. This highly desirable coin was minted in Rome in 78 BC and survives in very fine condition and still maintains a gorgeous toned luster on both sides. Our photo does not convey the luster which is so apparent when viewing this coin in person. It features rare portraits of the Roman god of wine and intoxication, Bacchus and the goddess of germination, Proserpina who was identified with the Greek goddess Persephone. The Roman Bacchus was equated with the Greek Dionysus and his festival was celebrated on March 16 and 17. The Bacchanalia, orgies in honor of Dionysus, were introduced in Rome around 200 BC. These infamous celebrations, notorious for their sexual and criminal character, got so out of hand that they were forbidden by the Roman Senate in 186 BC. Bacchus was also a god of mystic ecstasy and his cult was one of the mystery religions. Despite the god's popularity and what is known about the public worship and ritual of the Bacchanalia cult, various elements of the religion were only revealed to initiates. Consequently, relatively few details are known about the secret beliefs and rites of Bacchus. The artistry and mythological subjects of ancient Roman Republican coins have always been a tremendous lure to collectors. In addition, these heirlooms of the ancient world have become extremely popular as showpieces for modern jewelry. Here's your opportunity to add this exceptional 2000+ year old example to your collection . We've decided to offer this ancient coin with no reserve to stimulate active bidding and encourage new collectors. You will not be disappointed with this historic and valuable treasure. Obverse: Head of young Bacchus wreathed with ivy, thyrsus over his shoulder. Reverse: Head of Proserpina wreathed with vine... L. CASSI. Q. F. Size: 18 mm Weight: 3.8 grams Reference: Sear 317 THE DANGERS OF LAST MINUTE BIDDING : Almost without fail after an auction has closed we receive emails from bidders who claim they were attempting to place a bid and were unable to get into eBay. There is nothing we can do to help bidders who were "locked out" while trying to place a "last minute" bid. All we can do in this regard is to urge you to place your bids early. If you're serious in your intent to become a winning bidder please avoid eBay's high traffic during the close of an auction. Its certainly your choice how you handle your bidding, but we'd rather see you a winner instead of being left out during the last minute scramble. AUTHENTICITY : We are a member of the American Numismatic Association. All items are accompanied by a lifetime guarantee of authenticity. DOMESTIC SHIPPING COSTS : High bidder to pay $7.00 for Priority shipping with insurance. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COSTS : High bidder to pay actual cost of shipping by air. It is the responsibility of the buyer to comply with foreign customs and exchange regulations. RETURN POLICY : Items can be returned for ANY reason within 10 days of receipt for a full refund minus shipping costs. All items are shipped fully insured against loss or damage. Should any item arrive in damaged condition buyer agrees to save all packing materials pending examination by representative of shipping company. PAYMENT METHODS : We accept checks, money orders, VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS and PAY PAL. Personal checks must clear our bank before shipment of item except in cases of established clients. Click here to see ...AXIS MUNDI's... other quality auctions Copyright 2004 Axis Mundi Thanks for Your Time and Interest Created by eBay Seller's Assistant Pro Shipping and payment details Shipping and handling: US $3.80 (within United States) Buyer pays for all shipping costs Save on shipping now! - Buy more from this seller Shipping insurance: US $3.20 (Required) Sales tax: 6.300% (only in NM) Will ship worldwide. Seller's payment instructions & return policy: Axis Mundi will email the winning bidder with payment options following the close of each auction. We accept checks, money orders, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. You can make credit card payment by calling us directly at 505-424-3414 (12-6 PM Mountain Time) or through Pay Pal. Customers outside the USA can make Pay Pal payments in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Euro, or Yen. 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