I didn't come close to purchasing anything on Goldberg's yet did add these two pieces which I like a lot and represent what makes these Ancient Greek coins attractive to me. I have been paring down some of the duplicate Talers which help fund this somewhat painfully pricey theme. At this point, I am making a commitment on a go forward basis to try to do this right, within my time availability - 1) Buy the book(s) - I just purchased Rynearson, and Sear books for starters 2) Read the very informative AncientJoe and many other members write-ups 3) Reference websites. I feel that there is way too much information for me to digest in my spare time, while still attending and maintaining my core Taler collection, yet this is a start. Basically, become educated rather than simply pursuing what I subjectively see as "neat and eye appealing". So here goes - the Sicyonia was inspired by SmEagle1795 one of a kind killer coin - http://www.cointalk.com/threads/anc...-a-museum-pedigree.246862/page-2#post-1924783. This has a wonderful design depicting the Chimaera of Arezzo - http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/chimaera/english.html SICYONIA. SICYON (SIKYON). Ca. 400-323 BC. Silver AR Stater. 25mm, 12.20gr. BCD Peloponnesos 218; BMC 57. Obv: Chimaera standing left with forepaw raised, ÓE below, wreath in right field. Rev: Dove flying left within wreath. NGC AU*, 5/5, 5/5, Fine Style. This second one is relatively large and while it is a blast white coin, the strike detail is superb compared with others of this type I have looked at in comparison. AEOLIS. MYRINA. Circa 155-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 32mm, 17.01gr. Sacks Issue 20; SNG Copenhagen 223. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev: Apollo Grynios to right, standing, holding branch and phiale, omphalos and amphora at lower right, monogram in left field, all within wreath. NGC MS 5/5, 4/5.
A fantastic pair of coins, but the Sikyon is definitely my favorite, and I don't think I'd be remiss in calling it the centerpiece of your ancient collection so far
Beautiful coins...Sikyon definetely my fav as well...I've been looking for one for some time and can't find one as good quality as u have. Amazing detail on both.
Wow zohar, those are certainly gorgeous additions!! (super nice, congrats!!) => please keep 'em coming!!
