My Tetradrachm... Finally!!!

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  1. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    Every time I come over and look at you guys coins, I get myself in trouble... Ever since I saw a post with this bust of Alexander with the lionskin headdress, I been foaming at the mouth for one.... Even to the point that I placed several bids on drachms (because I didn't know the difference... Laughter acceptable)...... Well, our very own @lordmarcovan in his typical overly generous way offered me this one which I happily traded with him for. And yes, it is everything I had hoped it would be... Just something about that 3D looking bust of Alexander that melts my butter.

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    Randy Abercrombie, Dec 16, 2022
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  3. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    Congrats, Randy, and that's a dandy! This type is on my wish list as well.
     
    BuffaloHunter, Dec 16, 2022
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  4. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    That is a beauty for a first Tet. Lovely rev with seated Zeus and a Pegasus
     
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  5. longshot

    longshot Enthusiast Supporter

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  6. kazuma78

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    Beautiful coin! The toning really highlights the design. That is a dangerous first ancient- it might get you hooked and addicted... lol
     
    kazuma78, Dec 16, 2022
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  7. El Cazador

    El Cazador Well-Known Member

    Passing on from generations of @kazuma78 to @lordmarcovan to @Randy Abercrombie
     
    El Cazador, Dec 16, 2022
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  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

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    Bing, Dec 16, 2022
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  9. Randy Abercrombie

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    Randy Abercrombie, Dec 16, 2022
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  10. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I really like your new Tet, and I would like one in my collection as well. But I thought a thumbs up from Sponge Bob would be significant.
     
    Bing, Dec 16, 2022
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  11. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It’s about time Randy. Lol congratulations on getting a nice one.
     
    Collecting Nut, Dec 16, 2022
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  12. Valentinian

    Valentinian Well-Known Member

    It is "3-D looking" in a slab. Crack it out and it will be real 3-D!
     
    Valentinian, Dec 16, 2022
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  13. The Meat man

    The Meat man Well-Known Member

    Beautiful coin! Congratulations!
     
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  14. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

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    I sold that to Randy at half my cost, out of my own Eclectic Box collection, because he’s been a good friend and done so much for me.

    That temporarily leaves me tetradrachm-less, aside from one billon provincial from Roman Alexandria.

    Not to worry, though. I’ll get another Alexander tet, and other tetradrachms in general. Already am eyeing and bidding on some contenders.

    (PS- no, Randy, I will not let you pay me back the full price. Happy holidays.)
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 16, 2022
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  15. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    While I disagree with the slab-haters on a number of points (though I confess they also make some valid points of their own), I wouldn’t do that, personally. But you are right that the high relief of these coins is impressive indeed, when one holds a raw one in hand. You certainly couldn’t have stacked them!
     
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  16. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    Great coin!
     
    Nicholas Molinari, Dec 16, 2022
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  17. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    Randy, are you like me when I get a new coin of this caliber? I go many nights with it on my nightstand because I look at it right before I go to sleep and right away when I get up. My wife just shakes her head.
     
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  18. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Ha! I know I am! Done the nightstand thing many a time. LOL

    Ladymarcovan doesn't even raise an eyebrow anymore.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 16, 2022
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  19. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    Whew, I am so glad I’m not the only one! I was beginning to think I might need a therapist.
     
    BuffaloHunter, Dec 16, 2022
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  20. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    We all need therapy in this hobby. :)
     
    Collecting Nut, Dec 16, 2022
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  21. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Frighteningly true.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 16, 2022
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