ancients => Demeter & Protesilaos ... ummm,who?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by stevex6, Aug 24, 2016.

  1. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Nice Protesilaos & eye coin, Z-bro ... I always think that baby is super unique and sweet

    :rolleyes:

    Are you and I the only two dudes on this site with a Protesilaos example? (cool club ... we need to get secret-rings)
     
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  3. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Think so, Steve... it looks like Mr. First-off-the-boat doesn't have too many fans?
     
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  4. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :rolleyes:

    Yah, well I've always been a huge fan of the underdogs (the early bird catches the wound ... pretty sure that's a saying?)
     
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  5. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    LOVE the OP Steve:woot:-----that reverse is just fantastic and I can so easily overlook the 'rough' crystallization.....of which I have a few.

    I'll add this Tet from Byzantion, Thrace with the Demeter and Poseidon combo, circa 240-200 BC---26 mm and 12.43 grams.

    I think Poseidon was saying... "OK guys, you go first I'll sit here and supervise and 'mop' up later":p

    Since I purchased this coin, I haven't yet run across another....presumably a bit more scarce than I realized.
    1000-33-027 Thrace, Byzantion.jpg
     
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  6. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Between the two you've recently posted Steve, I like this one better.
     
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  7. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :rolleyes:

    Thanks, Jwt => $160 versus $60 (I'm glad that you think it was money well spent)

    ... again, I thought that both of yesterday's scores were fairly thrifty/reasonable
     
  8. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    This one was only $60? Maybe I should start playing over there! Great score!
     
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  9. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    No, the Double-Kantharos score was $60 .... this baby was $160 (so stay away!!)

    :penguin:
     
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  12. ancientnut

    ancientnut Well-Known Member

    I came late to this party, but here's my soldier going into battle - The Lesser Ajax, hero of Lokris, who participated in the Trojan War: nude with cool helmet, short sword, shield with image of snake inside it, broken spear point between his feet.

    28 Lokris.jpg
     
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  13. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    :rolleyes:That's an absolutely stunning coin!! Just gorgeous in every way!! :wideyed::woot:

    Congrats @ancientnut...But now I'm super jealous!!:mad::p:D
     
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  14. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :eek:

    Wow, a-nut => that's an amazingly beautiful example (I love it!!)

    ... man, it would look very nice nestled beside my OP-coin, eh?

    X-mas is quickly approaching (I'm just sayin')


    [​IMG] Thessaly Thebai AR Hemi.jpg


    :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  15. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Uh Oh A-Nut, Steve is giving you some super serious competition...:p

    Fantastic posts!!!
     
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