Sybaris, an Incuse Design

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  1. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Maybe a little off topic here, but what did you think of the seminar?
     
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  3. Aidan_()

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    It's not off topic! The Seminar was a blast, I got to meet lot's of ancient coin geeks there. :D
     
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  4. Dirk D

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    The incuse coins were made with two seperately cut dies (one being the postive, one the negative) which, more or less, fitted into each other. So, when a coin was struck, the images would also "fit". When you look closely at one of these coins, you'll see that there are little differences concerning centering and size. But these differences are always within limits so as not to damage the obverse/reverse.
     
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  5. Aidan_()

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    Very coo, thanks for the info Dirk. ;)
     
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  6. ancientcoinguru

    ancientcoinguru Well-Known Member

    Hi everyone! I am new to this site, but am one of the ancient coin geeks mentioned by Aidan. I had a fantastic time at the ANA Summer Seminar, it's a great learning experience. And Aidan, you did a nice job with this write-up...and you even included a bibliography (yeah!!, says the librarian).
     
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    TIF Always learning.

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  8. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Welcome!
     
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  9. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    @ancientcoinguru Welcome to CoinTalk! I am fairly new myself, but I trust you will enjoy the help everyone offers as you explore the Ancients threads!

    I like your Avatar...may I ask what coin it is? And why you chose it?
     
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  10. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Glad you're here!

    That's what happens when you take a English comp class in college and have a mother who bothers you 'bout it. :D
     
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  11. ancientcoinguru

    ancientcoinguru Well-Known Member

    Hi, and thanks for the warm welcomes! I wanted to choose an avatar that would reflect my main collecting interest -- Roman Republican coinage. And I was attracted to this coin since it depicts a draped bust of Diana, the goddess of the hunt and the moon, with a bow and quiver over her shoulder. And I often wear my hair in a ponytail, just like woman on this coin:). This denarius was issued in 74BC by the moneyer Cavius Postumius Tatius, (3.56 gm - 17 mm). Reference: SR330, Crawford 394/1, Syd 785, RCS Postumia 9.
     
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  12. Magnus Maximus

    Magnus Maximus Dulce et Decorum est....

    Welcome @ancientcoinguru !
    I hope you have a blast here on Coin Talk!
    I guess I will never find a fellow dedicated collector of Siliqua:oops:

    More coins for me!:greedy::D:smuggrin:
     
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  13. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Very nice! I enjoy collecting RR's also! I did a quick check of your pic against Andrew McCabe's listing online, and he skipped right over it going from Crawford 393 to 395! I will check my Sear tonight. :) Nice example!
     
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  14. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Thank you for the replies everyone! Maybe I'll do another write up this weekend, who knows?
     
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  15. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Well done my young ancient coin friend, not only do you learn a lot from these seminars, you get to meet a bunch of great people!!
    Welcome acg.. hope to see all you Rep Roman coins.
     
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  16. swamp yankee

    swamp yankee Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the history/photos of this piece,nice one!
     
    swamp yankee, Aug 25, 2015
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  17. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Thanks guys. :)

    Update: a friend of mine (professional numismatic writer) edited my write up a bit, you can read the version attached.
     

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  18. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Very cool Sybaris coin, Aidan ... congrats on a sweet addition!!

    Sadly, I don't have one of these examples ... ummm, but I do have this brockage error which kinda fits into your thread, eh? (well, not really, but I never miss an opportunity to post one of my sweeties!)

    ;)

    ILLYRIA, Dyrrhachion (Exephron, magistrate)
    AR Drachm Brockage Error
    Circa 200-37 BC
    Diameter: 18 mm
    Weight: 2.95 grams
    Obverse: Cow standing right, looking back at suckling calf standing left below; EXEΦΡΩΝ above
    Reverse: Incuse of obverse


    Illyria Dyrrhachion Brockage Error.jpg

    :rolleyes:
     
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  19. ancientcoinguru

    ancientcoinguru Well-Known Member

    Thanks for noticing that, I didn't check McCabe's listing. Do you collect RR bronze as well as AR? I have to admit a real fondness for aes grave:)
     
    ancientcoinguru, Aug 27, 2015
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  20. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Yes, a little Roman Res Publica bronze, but mainly silver. I have been fascinated by Aes Grave as well as Rude...but, would want the Rude authenticated... I have a few interesting pieces, and am on the prowl for other RR AE...
     
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  21. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Thanks Steve, hey if it looks incuse, then ya' might as well post 'em. :)
     
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