Finally, A Greek Silver

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Mat, Oct 27, 2015.

  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Not too often I get to add greek silver to my collection. This was being sold at a killer price among others and I picked it as it was the cheapest and the toning.

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    Thrace, Chersonesos (386 - 338 B.C.)
    AR Hemidrachm
    O:Forepart of lion right, head reverted.
    R: Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; pellet to left of VE monogram and pentagram above pellet in opposite sunken quarters.
    13mm
    2.4g
    BMC 43; McClean –; Weber 2422; SNG Copenhagen –; SNG Dreer 115.
     
    Mat, Oct 27, 2015
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  3. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Wow, cool toning, monogram, and pentagram. Nice Mr Mat!
     
    Alegandron, Oct 27, 2015
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Very nice and one of the best lions I've seen on these little coins. Congrats.
     
    Bing, Oct 27, 2015
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  5. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Nice score, Mat ...

    => here is my humble example ...

    chersonesos a.jpg chersonesos b.jpg

    Curious though => how many comic-books did that baby set you back?

    :rolleyes:
     
    stevex6, Oct 27, 2015
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  6. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    The pentagram is awesome. The toning is fleeting but the motif is forever.
     
    Ancientnoob, Oct 27, 2015
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  7. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Oh wow! I love that lion. Very cool coin Mat with a lot of eye appeal.
     
    David Atherton, Oct 28, 2015
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  8. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    That is killer bee, Mat. Nice score!
     
    zumbly, Oct 28, 2015
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  9. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    A nice example with cool toning.
     
    randygeki, Oct 28, 2015
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  10. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Pretty!
     
    TIF, Oct 28, 2015
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  11. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Great coin - the lion is nicely centered, detailed reverse, lovely color to boot, and you got it at a good price? I'm calling it a home run.
     
    John Anthony, Oct 28, 2015
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  12. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Thanks, everyone.
     
    Mat, Oct 28, 2015
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  13. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Sweet tonin' on that one Mat!

    Bee?
     
    Aidan_(), Oct 28, 2015
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  14. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I saw that too, no bee ;)
     
    Mat, Oct 28, 2015
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  15. ancientcoinguru

    ancientcoinguru Well-Known Member

    Lovely coin! I can't decide if I like the lion's face or the pentagram the best, both make this coin very pleasing to the eye.
     
    ancientcoinguru, Oct 28, 2015
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  16. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    I'm back from Florida......and I LOVE that Hemidrachm MAT!!!!
     
    Mikey Zee, Oct 28, 2015
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  17. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    nice mat, that one looks great. well centered, pretty toning...nice.

    the type is on my list!
     
    chrsmat71, Oct 28, 2015
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  18. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Further to my earlier comment: I missed this...I like the little test mark at 5:00 obverse... just the right amount of wear... great circulated coin! I covet that!
     
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