#1 of 6 new coins that Mrs stevex6 doesn't know about

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by stevex6, Jan 31, 2013.

  1. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    SYRIA, Seleukid KingsAntiochos VI Dionysos
    145-142 BC
    Antioch mint
    Diameter: 22 mm
    Weight: 8.12 grams
    Obverse: Diademed and radiate head right
    Reverse: BASILEWS ANTIOCOU [E]PIFANOUS [DION]US[OU], Elephant standing left; STA above control mark (star) in left field
    Reference: Houghton 249; SNG Spaer 1774ff
    Other: VF, dark green patina, earthen highlights

    Antiochos VI Dionysos.jpg
     
    stevex6, Jan 31, 2013
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  3. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    That coin has incredible character.
     
    John Anthony, Jan 31, 2013
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Even looking like a coca-cola bottle cap, this is a stunner. Great detail on that elephant
     
    Bing, Jan 31, 2013
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  5. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    thanks guys ... hey, how come my photos are so small? (sadly, I have zero tech-skilz)
     
    stevex6, Jan 31, 2013
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  6. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    thats a great one, luving the seleukids (check out my new avatar!)....if you mouse over the photo, it will enlarge...just figured that out.:)
     
    chrsmat71, Jan 31, 2013
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  7. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    ahahaha => hey, you're right!! (thanks chris!!)

    :hail:
     
    stevex6, Jan 31, 2013
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  8. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Lovely details on this one. Lucky!
     
    Mat, Jan 31, 2013
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  9. bobbyhelmet

    bobbyhelmet Member

    If only they were used for that - would certainly prove the “Have a Coke and a Smile” slogan :)
     
    bobbyhelmet, Jan 31, 2013
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  10. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    chrsmat71 => your avatar rocks!! (oh, and it's absolutely awesome being able to coin with you once again!!)

    :high5:
     
    stevex6, Jan 31, 2013
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  11. Ripley

    Ripley Senior Member

    :) Great stuff Steve, keep em coming.
     
    Ripley, Jan 31, 2013
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  12. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    Of all the ancients you posted. I actually like this one the best, never seen one with rims like that.
     
    icerain, Jan 31, 2013
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