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  1. David@PCC

    David@PCC allcoinage.com

    Or buy a Sicilian farm ;)
     
    David@PCC, Jun 22, 2017
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    In Sicily? No thanks. Ain't that where Vito Corleone came from? They'd probably shoot first and ask questions later. ;)

    (Yes, I know Vito Corleone is a fictional character. But he was no doubt based on some real-life Sicilian tuff guys.)



    (PS- it just occurred to me that Wallace Shawn's accent as Vizzini in The Princess Bride is about as UN-Sicilian as you can get, but that doesn't stop it from being my favorite film. I can nearly lip-sync it.)
     
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Metal detect in Sicily, and get caught by the wrong guys, and you'll "buy the farm", all right!

    But at least you'll have the consolation of getting buried in the same ground as all those amazing coins...
     
    lordmarcovan, Jun 22, 2017
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  5. 1934 Wreath Crown

    1934 Wreath Crown Well-Known Member

    Here's a Lesbos Mytilene El Hekte I recently acquired
    Lesbos Mytilene EL Hekte 125.jpg
    And a Phoenician Shekel with a Mythical creature

    Phoenician Shekel Obv MS 5 5.jpg
    Phoenician Shekel Rev MS 5 5.jpg

    Both cost a bit more than $500 but with Vito's help maybe you could make an offer the seller cannot refuse:D;)
     
    1934 Wreath Crown, Jun 22, 2017
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  6. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Oh, right! Those Phoenician shekels with hippocamp (and other things) with double animal reverse might suit JohnDoe's needs :). Such interesting coins :)

    With a little patience you can find them for much closer to your budget, like this one:

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    PHOENICIA, Byblos. Uzibaal. 350-335 BCE. AR dishekel
     
    TIF, Jun 22, 2017
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  7. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    @TIF

    W...o...w.
     
    lordmarcovan, Jun 22, 2017
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  8. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    OMG. Triple post above. Now I understand how the delay can burn you. My bad.:(
     
    Johndoe2000$, Jun 22, 2017
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  9. moneycostingmemoney

    moneycostingmemoney Yukon Coriolis

    moneycostingmemoney, Jun 22, 2017
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  10. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Ha! You're such an amateur!

    I had a quintuple post just recently!

    Now go practice some more until you can at least do a quadruple! I mean, c'mon! :p
     
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  11. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    This is the dilemma of exuberantly touting our hobby here on CoinTalk ancients. We love getting people excited about the hobby... but then we create more competition :(

    Oh well, there are plenty of coins and all kinds of ready-to-explore niches. C'mon over to the fun side! :)

    You'll find the prices amazingly low compared to many modern coins.
     
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  12. moneycostingmemoney

    moneycostingmemoney Yukon Coriolis

    Glad to be in the place! And fret not... my collecting habits are spread out between US modern and old coins and paper, and just very recently ancients. And most of my ancient purchases are crustys requiring time and work (until I learn enough to actually be friendly competition;)).
     
    moneycostingmemoney, Jun 22, 2017
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  13. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I look forward to the competition
     
    Bing, Jun 22, 2017
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  14. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Yin/Yang. :)
     
    Johndoe2000$, Jun 22, 2017
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  15. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Looks a little naughty. I like it. (I think) :wideyed:
     
    Johndoe2000$, Jun 22, 2017
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  16. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    That is cool. Am not ruling out anything, but I asked for animal designs, you delivered. Love to see some in various colors.
     
    Johndoe2000$, Jun 22, 2017
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  17. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Great coins. Very graphic. Scary even.:jawdrop:
     
    Johndoe2000$, Jun 22, 2017
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  18. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Love it. Right up my alley, and captures my imagination nicely.
     
    Johndoe2000$, Jun 22, 2017
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  19. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Wow, you ain't kidding. These are some absolutely stunning coins, made more special due to the motifs. Hard to even think about a modern after seeing these.
     
    Johndoe2000$, Jun 22, 2017
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  20. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Earlier I posted that I didn't care too much for the dove, and would like the coin more if it had a different type of animal, such as Pegasus. But WOW that dove is beautiful. Love it. :) I'm guessing coins of this quality are extremely rare, and expensive though. :(
     
    Johndoe2000$, Jun 24, 2017
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  21. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    I saw one coin that was this coin's equal (without the spectacular toning though). It was at a Heritage auction. I was at the live event and actually raised my paddle and bid. What a stupid thing-- I would have had to sell my car had I won :oops:. Afterwards, David Michaels assured me that the winner (who was a phone bidder) was willing to go thousands higher than the hammer so I didn't stand a chance anyway (whew :D).
     
    TIF, Jun 24, 2017
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