new budget seleucid

well, i was jonesing for a seleucid , but was short on cash. came across this little 14mm guy delivered for 10 bucks......man...that took the edge off a little, but i'm still cravin'....







demetrios i
162-150 bc


obv: demetrios
rev:demeter

 

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That's a nice bargain find. I would have snapped it up as well. :thumb:

 

Well nowadays, people almost pay $10 for a fancy-coffee, so I think that your $10 coin-purchase fulfilled the same craving, "plus", their coffee is now gone but you still have your purdy-sandy-patina purchase ... nice

=> well played once again, my unvarnished friend, well played!!

 

Chris awesome pick up, when you see all the coins posted, man its hard not to to be cravin'..:thumb:

 

Interesting coin. I kinda want one now lol

 

thanks guys!

go get one VK! DO IT!! :yes:

 

I really do like the the Seleucid coins. I have only one decent bronze (Antiochus I), but I did manage over time to pick up the Demetrius I Soter tetradrachm, Demetrius II Nicator Tyre Shekel, Antiochus VII Sidetes Tetradrachm and the Philip I Philadelphus Tetradrachm. They really did issue some fabulous coins, and yours in no exception. A little crusty but your coin flaunts a great obverse portrait. Great pick up. Careful Seleucid fever is highly contagious and expensive to treat.

 

Would like to buy more in the future, they are awesome looking coins.