Just a quick and semi-meaningless poll (w/flying horsies)

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by lordmarcovan, Jun 4, 2017.

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Which do you like more, if either?

  1. A.

    14 vote(s)
    21.5%

  2. B.

    36 vote(s)
    55.4%

  3. Both about equally

    6 vote(s)
    9.2%

  4. Neither

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Don't know

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. Don't care

    2 vote(s)
    3.1%

  7. I'd rather see some Morgan dollars or Kennedy halves

    1 vote(s)
    1.5%

  8. This poll is absurd

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  9. I like bacon

    3 vote(s)
    4.6%

  10. I like bacon a LOT

    3 vote(s)
    4.6%
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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    A.

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    GREEK. EPIRUS. Ambracia. Struck circa 404-336 BC. AR Stater. NGC VF✭ (Very Fine ✭) Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5. 8.21gm. Pegasus flying left / Helmeted head of Athena right, "A" behind, warrior with spear and shield upper right. Ravel Colts 117; Pegasi 75.


    B.

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    Silver stater, Pegasi I 451, Ravel 1076, HGC 4 1848, BCD Korinth -, BMC Corinth -, EF, superb style, some luster, light marks, areas of porosity, Greece, Corinth mint, weight 8.468g, maximum diameter 20.3mm, die axis 180o, 345 - 307 B.C.; obverse Pegasos flying left, koppa below; reverse helmeted head of Athena (or Aphrodite) right, ∆ (off flan) before, I and Artemis Phosphoros running left carrying torch behind; ex CNG
     
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  3. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    I like them both, but if I had to pick one, it would be B.
     
    Pishpash, Jun 4, 2017
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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I like the look of A best.
     
    Mat, Jun 4, 2017
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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    They are both nice, but I voted based on the device I found most interesting
     
    Bing, Jun 4, 2017
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  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    ... which was? ;)

    Added some additional poll options to make it more scientific accurate entertaining. :D
     
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  7. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    First, I picked the second coin because of the clear, sharp device. Second, I don't like the additional options since more than one applies (I love bacon).
     
    Bing, Jun 4, 2017
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  8. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    B, but what is the price difference? A is certainly a nice coin with great eye appeal and good centering.
     
    Nicholas Molinari, Jun 4, 2017
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  9. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Ahh... but do you like bacon more than coins with flying horsies on 'em? Therein lies the rub. The thin line between the true numismatist and the diehard bacon aficionado.

    Me, I'd go with coins over bacon, if only slightly. But if you combined the bacon with guacamole... well... all bets are off, then. Bacon + guacamole = manna from heaven.
     
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  10. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    Come to think of it, if memory serves me right, there are good forgeries resembling (if not the same) as B, so be sure to check the various fake coin reports.
     
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  11. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Toss up for me. I can't resist bacon at all
     
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  12. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    A's list price = $575.

    B's list price = $550.

    One coin I was offered a modest discount on. The other was on sale. More on that later, perhaps. Essentially both in the $500-550-ish range, though.

    I will add that one coin has been reserved for me but I'm going to back out of the deal - I will be buying a different coin from that dealer instead.

    The other I just pulled the trigger on and paid for. It will be here soon, but is not yet in hand as of this post.
     
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  13. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    What kind of bacon are we talking about in the poll? Because depending on the type of bacon, I might have to go with that option.
     
    Sallent, Jun 4, 2017
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  14. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    As Doug might say, I'm a cheapskate, so I'll go with the bacon. The coins are too rich for my blood and don't taste nearly as good as bacon.
     
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  15. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    B is or was for sale by the very seller who hosts the site where most of those fake coin reports can be found. ;)
     
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  16. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    Ha. You should be ok then!
     
    Nicholas Molinari, Jun 4, 2017
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  17. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Basic bacon. Applewood smoked, if you like.

    But without guacamole. Tsk, tsk. More's the pity.
     
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  18. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I will say that I like the toning and surfaces on A while I like B for the higher grade and round flan.

    In a perfect situation (like when bacon is combined with guacamole), it would be dreamy to own Coin B with Coin A's toning and surfaces.
     
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  19. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    If all that matters is eye appeal/preservation, go with B. Otherwise, if none of those matter I'd go with Epirus. However, get both if you can. Both are amazing coins and in a few years you may wish you had bought them when they were still "cheap".

    A does have better toning, but B better detail. What a hard choice.
     
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  20. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    Can I have pancetta and brie?
     
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  21. Ken Dorney

    Ken Dorney Yea, I'm Cool That Way...

    Once again we see a discussion of apples vs oranges. This all boils down to what we individually feel or see in a coin. I personally prefer toned coins, so I voted for A. But if one is only considering grade, go with B. The Ambracia is much scarcer, so that has something. Bottom line its up to you. Forget what we all say....
     
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