Another 2016 want-list coin acquired (Cherronesos Hemicrachm)

In December, 2015, I made a want list of coins I wanted for 2016. Before today I had acquired a few from that list: A Gordian III double denarius, a Flavian denarius, and a black sea gorgon themed coin.

Well, today I can tick another box from that list. I just purchased this coin, a Thracian Cherronesos lion hemidrachm. Seller's picture is included for your viewing pleasure.



This one kills three birds with one stone:

• Coin from want-list for 2016
• Lion
• Lizard

I know this is not a coin most of you would consider that exciting, but I'm pretty happy to add a humble example of one to my mediocre collection.

 

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Congrats. I just have the one but like it alot.


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.

 

@Sallent, love the lizard! Very nice coin.

 

Still need to aquire a Flavius Victor Siliqua, I have one that I'm looking at. Now I'm just waiting to replenish my funds and for the pound to fall if Brexit occurs.
Oh and nice coin! I have none of the type

 

I like these little coins so I have a few. Yours is quite nice.

 

Wow, I love it!! That's the nicest ·VE-lizard I've seen!

 

Thank you TIF. To be honest, I'm not sure how my coin stacks up against the usual samples, all I know is that I've wanted the type since I started collecting ancients back in October, and I am extremely excited to finally have one on the way. I tried to get the nicest one I could find on the market that's within my coin budget, and this is what I came away with. I'm thrilled.

 

Is that a "B" in the left quadrant on the reverse, or just the photo playing tricks with me?

 

Doesn't have a lizard

 

To my eyes, it's two little deposits on the metal which caused lack of toning in that area. It does look like a B but there is nothing inscribed on the metal based on the description from dealer and what I can see in the picture...just an unfortunate deposit. There is another deposit next to the lizard that seems to be causing the same effect, but it's a single one so it just looks like a spot. Even if it was grafitty (which I doubt) oh well, no coin that old is perfect. I don't mind.

 

I must not be 'most' because I think that's a FANTASTIC coin!!! And I'm 'excited' for you!

I'd LOVE to own it!!! Congrats!!!

 

Great coin. I like monograms. Is VE a die mark or initials for a person or place. I see by Matt's coin VE is paired with at least two symbols.

 

It doesn't take away from it, I was just curious. Nice coin!

 

X marks the spot!


Thrace, Chersonesos
AR Hemi-Drachm / Tri-Obol
400-350 BCE
Obv: Forepart of Lion r, looking back, paws raised
Rev: Quadriparte incuse square, X beside pellet and amphora in opposing depressions
Seaby-Sear Greek Vol I, # 1606

 

Gorgeous OP-score ... yah, the lizard is all that!! (congrats)

I merely have a humble example of this sweet coin-type (I'm sure that one day I'll try to upgrade) ... but for now, this coin will do

 

Sallent, your new coin certainly has a lot of eye appeal going for it and I can understand why you acquired it. Well done!

 

Good coin and it is always awesome to scratch something off the want list.

 

That would be a lion, a lizard and a bee on se same coin....too bad
Fantastic coin nevertheless, congrats

Even though it's still the best I've ever seen (so jealous...)

Q

 

Sallent, your coin is awesome!

I have the same one at home, but yours is so much better.

Lizards ftw!

Erin

 

Sweet coin!