ancient silver coin purchase

hey today I purchased a ancient greek coin that I wanted to really win because I wanted to own a cheaper ancient silver coin that sells quickly and I bought it for 41 dollars with shipping, tell me what you think of it!

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/111290508493?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

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Common coin and you paid about the going rate for them. Not a fan of the scratches though.

 

I think it is a poor example of a common coin. certainly not a rare coin as described by the seller, unless I have missed something. I picked up two beaytiful examples of this coin for just under £50 each at Christmas. Both are for my fledgling collection and I adore them. I will get pics up tomorrow.

 

It's a decent coin, but what may surprise you is just how small it is. 13mm and 2.2g is an itsy-bitsy bit of silver. If you're new to ancients, you may be shocked at how small silvers get.

 

the lion looks pretty cool ... congrats

 

you did fine...that seems a reasonable price for the coin....cool lion indeed.

 

Smaller than a dime!

 

These little coins are very interesting, especially in good condition. I'm always amazed at the detail the Ancients were able to get unto such small flans. I believe, however, that the price of your coin with shipping is on the high side considering the condition. Not by much, but some. I own three of these. All cost me around the same price, but IMHO they are in slightly better condition. For example:

This one cost almost exactly what you paid. And mine is not great quality either, but I'm a budget and deal shopper. I've seen some others posted here on this forum that make mine look like junk. Someone told me that on these coins from Cherronesos you should look for a complete lion on the obverse. Also, there are many devices used on the reverse which can make these fun to shop for and collect. Things such as lizards, helmets, and the like. My advice is to shop around and be patient when you see a coin you would like to add to your collection. But patience is the key.

 

the scratches on the face?

 

from a coin shop or ebay?

 

lol I got that when I recieved my roman coins!

 

thanks!

 

thanks!

 

I also have my eye on the bee and the stag coin and the one with a helmet and a wine glass on it!

 

woah you did much better than I did!

 

Nice!

 

from ebay, same seller.

 

thanks!

 

will you tell me the name of the ebay seller or is that a secret?

 

oh the one bought from?