First coins of 2017!!

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Johndakerftw, Jan 18, 2017.

  1. Johndakerftw

    Johndakerftw Mr. Rogers is My Hero

    What's up, everybody?

    My first coins of 2017 have arrived. Yay! :D

    Both come from one of our very own.

    First up, from Philippi, Macedonia. It was probably issued under Claudius or Nero.

    Being inspired by Roman Collector to look into coins that the Apostle Paul might have encountered in his travels, I decided to look into getting some for my collection.

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    The final coin was a very generous gift! I think I've narrowed down the attribution to Hendin 1144. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. You know great I am at getting the coin details right. :oops::confused:

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    Feel free to post your coins, related or not. I just like looking at them because you guys have super awesome collections!

    Thanks,

    Erin:D
     
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  3. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Nice way to start of the year
     
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  4. silverbullion

    silverbullion Active Member

    You're very lucky. I am still waiting on my coin purchases of December the 15th last year to arrive. :D
     
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  5. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Well-Known Member

    Very nice coins, Erin! I think you've nailed it on the ID of the Hendin 1144—Jannaeas prutah.
     
  6. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    My first coin came in today also! Cool provincials!
     
  7. Stevearino

    Stevearino Well-Known Member

    Nice start to 2017 for you, Erin! Woo-hoo!
    Steve
     
  8. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    Good coins to start off the year on. Don't get too addicted next thing you know you've got a hundred. :)
     
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  9. Johndakerftw

    Johndakerftw Mr. Rogers is My Hero

    Thanks everybody! I'm really happy with them. :D

    No worries, icerain. My bro and I are already hooked!

    Although, coin purchases will be fewer and far between for us this year. My brother is saving for college in the fall. I have 3 older lizards that may need some trips to the vet. :(

    Erin
     
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  10. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Erin => hey, congrats on blasting-out of the blocks so early!! ... looks like you're already off and running (could be a big year for you/you-guys)
     
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  11. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Well-Known Member

    Leapin' lizards I love em' too. I don't own any currently but I always check out the amphibians and reptiles at PetSmart when I stop in for supplies.
     
  12. Johndakerftw

    Johndakerftw Mr. Rogers is My Hero

    Lizards are totally boss. I have four of them. :cool:

    If you ever want to get one, stay away from big chain pet stores. There are a ton of reputable breeders online.

    I want a snake. :woot:

    Erin
     
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  13. Alegandron

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


    LIZARDS!!! :D :D :D


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    SICILY Kamarina Æ Onkia 13mm 1.5g 420-405 BC Gorgoneion tongue - KAMA owl r lizard in claw pellet in ex SNG München 411

    SNAKES!!! :D :D :D

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    RImp Octavian AR Quinarius 29-28 BCAsia Recepta Victory Cista Snakes S 1568

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  14. Stevearino

    Stevearino Well-Known Member

    Yikes, Erin...a snake? Then you'll have to start raising mice, and then it's just a slippery slope (sort of like getting into ancients ).
    Steve
     
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  15. Johndakerftw

    Johndakerftw Mr. Rogers is My Hero

    Love the coins, Alegandron!

    It totally is. You can never have too many reptiles! :D

    Plus, who couldn't love a face like this?

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    Erin
     
  16. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Well-Known Member

    We have some cool little blue lizards that like to hang out near my front steps in the summer. I think they're called skinks.

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  17. Stevearino

    Stevearino Well-Known Member

    My 5 year old grandson managed to do something I've tried to do but always failed: catch a gecko with his bare hands. He wanted to bring it home, but my son talked him out of it.
    Steve
     
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  18. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    That's a well detailed Philippi coin usually a bit more worn than that, congrats on a good pick up.
     
  19. Johndakerftw

    Johndakerftw Mr. Rogers is My Hero

    Thanks Ancient Aussie! I got a crazy deal on it too.

    I love skinks. I have a Schneider's skink nAmed Mapoleon. I'm on my phone, so I can't post a pic of him. I will tonight.

    You have a great grandson, Steve! The only time I was able to catch a gecko was when my golden got loose. I caught him, but his tail fell off because he thought I was going to eat him. :confused:

    Erin
     
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  20. Johndakerftw

    Johndakerftw Mr. Rogers is My Hero

    Here is Napoleon:

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    Erin
     
  21. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Erin => that's a very cool pet ... he looks very happy

    Yah, pets fricken rock, eh? (nothing makes me feel more comfy, than hangin' with my pet-friends ... 100% on your side ... unconditionally)

    => amazing (I'm sorry, but they're soooo fricken awesome!!)


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    ahaha => it makes me smile, every single time!! (Larry is such a sweet girl)
     
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