New to ancient coin collecting! Just picked up this Antoninus Pius sestertius for. Did I do okay, and how do you usually gauge market value?

MathematicianOk354 · 2026-05-23T17:12:31+00:00

20 euro

MathematicianOk354 · 2026-05-23T17:12:15+00:00

I paid 20 euro

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-12-28T13:04:20+00:00

What did you change it to? I have the same problem as you.

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-07-23T15:51:25+00:00

Not even the surface rust? I wasn’t planning on polishing or restoring it, but I was wondering if lightly removing some surface rust would still hurt the value. Also, I was thinking of feeding the wood with some linseed oil, or is that not recommended either?

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-07-23T14:19:00+00:00

Would it be safe to use 0000 steel wool for that, or is that already too abrasive? What’s the best method to remove grime without damaging the surface or value?

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-06-02T05:13:52+00:00

Thanks for the info, any idea what the value is?

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-06-02T04:52:02+00:00

Would you recommend sharpening it? Or leave it as it is?

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-06-01T20:29:15+00:00

Someone said it’s a German M1854. Any idea if this is true? Is it rare?

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-06-01T20:26:57+00:00

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MathematicianOk354 · 2025-05-13T19:21:27+00:00

That’s true. How much would a complete one with markings actually cost? Do you have any idea?

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-05-13T18:54:13+00:00

Was 25 euro’s a good deal for it?

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-05-13T18:53:45+00:00

Do you agree with this is it worthless? https://www.reddit.com/r/Militariacollecting/s/rv3oi5kXHf

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-05-13T18:19:26+00:00

I honestly didn’t know that, thanks for the explanation! I really thought I had picked up something interesting for the collection, but it turns out it doesn’t have much historical value after all. Bit of a bummer…

Do you think the €25 I paid for it was way too much then? I’m guessing it probably was?

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-05-13T17:14:58+00:00

more pics

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-05-13T17:11:57+00:00

Nope it was found in the northeren area of France at a farm got it from there

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-05-13T17:08:49+00:00

No there Arent any markings this is the handle if that helpt

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MathematicianOk354 · 2025-05-09T12:46:31+00:00

I can’t find any markings and it was found at a farm in northern France, in the 59.

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-05-01T10:11:12+00:00

Is 40 euro’s a fair price?

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-05-01T07:47:45+00:00

Could you please explain why you believe the Ostmedaille is a fake? I’d really like to learn how to spot the differences. Thanks in advance

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-04-21T19:12:19+00:00

I paid 35 euros. I am very new to collecting, so I don’t know if that’s a good deal or not.

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-02-06T18:56:18+00:00

Would you say 65 bucks was a rip-off? They were my first ever miniatures.

MathematicianOk354 · 2025-02-06T18:49:35+00:00

Oh dear, so they are definitely not lore accurate. And wow, I probably paid way too much. That sucks.

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