Weekly Ancient Coin(s) Giveaway #5

OK. Those entering are diminishing. Not sure if I am offering crummy coins or not (maybe, possibly, likely). I did mention they were coming completely at random from my bag. So, this week I decided to pick specifically (yea, maybe I am compromising myself, but heck, I think people should appreciate, right?). A sestertius, a denarius, a shattered Chinese Zhou Dynasty bronze cowrie (maybe one can glue it together, it is a project). Finally, an ounce of copper. Copper? Yea, well, I bought something on Ebay and they guy just sent it to me. No interest for me, but maybe someone else will or pass it on to someone else.

To go over the rules again as some have wondered week to week: This contest is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. You pay nothing, I will handle postage. Just reply to the conversation saying you are interested, I will enter you. I will pick the winner at random on Friday (or as in this week maybe on Monday!).

What are my motivations? Just to promote interest in ancient coins and history. None of these coins are blockbuster, but they all have history. I wont attribute them for you. There are ample resources on the net for you to figure them out (though this week has one fully attributed). My wife asked me if I was going to write them off on taxes. Nope. I lose enough money as it is as a dealer. Any more and the IRS would surely audit me!

 

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I'll go first then. Put mine in the jar Ken.

 

I'm not entering but do have a question: I have not seen AVDP written with all those periods. It is the abbreviation for avoirdupois but the maker of the round seems to have considered it an acronym. I assume the round was not English as a primary language??? Is this now standard?

 

Throw my name in too! Thanks Ken! (I'm intrigued by the Zhou 'coin'...)

 

Ken, I don't think that its that you're giving crummy coins. What would that matter it's a good gesture you're doing.
I think some are just giving the chance for others.
Last weeks offer just wasn't in my wheelhouse & didn't know of anyone who personally would. This week while ifI won only one of those I would keep the others would go to people I know would appreciate them.
You are doing a good thing, it doesn"t matter what you are offering. You're heart is in the right place & that's what matters.

 

I'll be in, thanks, and Doug, I think they use A.V.D.P. simply 'cause they think it looks "cool".

 

In again, thanks Ken.

 

Throw my name in there, too, Ken! Thanks!

 

Put my name in twice

 

Um. What can I trade you for that Hadrian sestertius in your "Eclectic Box?"

 

Some cool prizes to win. Good luck all who enter.

 

I'm in! Thanks for putting this on!

 

Ken,

You're doing an incredibly generous thing with these giveaways and the coins are not crummy!! Thank you, they are very much appreciated!

I'll throw my name in the hat.

You rock!

Erin

 

You are giving away a sestertius? Count me in!

 

Count me in, sir!

 

I guess I'll give it a shot. Count me in.

 

Go on, put me in. I will even pay postage to the UK