I can say that I am fortunate in the fact that late Roman Silver is not very sought after by collectors. Lets hope it stays that way!
great coins all...but man, i don't actually have alexander the great lifetime coin. that kind of like not having kissed a girl or something for the ancient collector.
Maybe because it was issued by one of the most noted figures of the late Hellenistic? One of the last representations of an Alexander coin of unique style of the portrayal of Al? (The Fat Head Type.) I loved the coin since you first purchased it and I am glad you got it. I have a purse it would look great in. Story of my life.
I have about a dozen Alexandros III tets and drachmae, and a bunch of Philip II AE's...wish I could post them. I am just too pooped to take any pics. Besides, I haven't attributed them.
VK the rare LRB collector MM the LRS (and Magnus Maximus) collector AN the Eastern coin collector What can go wrong! Whenever you have time I am sure that we would all be more than happy to see em. Cheers!
I am actually a collector of rare signed Mediterranean Archaic Dekadrachms. I am just looking for the right one. and if you know what is good for you will show us your purse.
Thrace, Lysimachus; 297-282 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.84g. Thompson-not, Meydancikkale-2675, SNG Fitzwilliam-1849 var. Amphipolis mint. Obv: Head of Alexander the Great with Ammon horns r. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena enthroned to l., her l. arm resting on round shield (with lion's head in center), holding Nike on outstretched r. hand, Nike crowning the king's name. In inner r. field, monogram.
Alexander the Great, Ephesus Alexander in the guise of Herakles with lion skin headdress Zeus seated left on throne with eagle on outstretched hand. Symbol to left of Zeus.
Kingdom of Thrace and Pontus Thrace, Odessos Mithradates VI Eupator (Megas) AR Tetradrachm (s.BC 83/2) 30 mm x 15.70 grams Obv. Head of Mithradates VI as Alexander III as Hercules wearing Lionskin headdress right. Rev. Zeus enthroned holding a Scepter and holding an Eagle out stretched. Greek script- BASILEWS / ALEXANDPOY. LAKW in left field. WDH in ex. Ref. Price 1193
This purse is black. I shot this since I got my loose change out of the bank to select the ones to shoot for my photo page (2015 version). I only use it for trips to the bank and usually make do with a smaller bag since I rarely take all home at once. Before someone says there is room in the bag, I'll point out the thing weighs 59 pounds as it is. Yesterday was the first time I ever weighed it. Somebody buy my coins, please. I'm too old for a 60 pound purse (even one with wheels).