Sallent's Top 20 of 2017 (With plenty of drama and suspense, and some clickbait)

A huge roach !


Gordian III, Antoninianus Rome mint AD 243
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
SECVRITAS PERPETUA, Securitas standing left, holding scepter and resting on column
6,95 gr, 25 mm
Ref : RIC #153, RCV #8661, Cohen #336
Ex FORVM ancient coins

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OK, I will add my roach to the party, but it has a strict curfew of 11pm PST.

 

In the spirit of political correctness I have decided immediately to repatriate my favorite coin of Gordian III to his proper owner. I was hoping to pass my coins on to my grandson but he shows no interest in coins. Therefore I am proud to introduce my newly adopted heir and the future owner of all my Gordian coins (and the whole world if you believe some people):

 

Lucky me, you've adopted my favorite client, and he has decided to open a trust with me as trustee to oversee all his Gordian III inheritance. Kindly mail all your Gordian III to me forthwith for "inspection" and you know "trustee stuff"...

 

This thread is becoming quite the roach fest. Speaking of roaches, this is an actual movie...the 1980's version of Sharknado. And yes, it is available on Blue-ray!

The plot is not the greatest, the music was terrible, and the special effects are what you'd expect of a 1980's low budget B movie, but it is surprisingly funny in a bad way. Just like Sharknado, so absurd it becomes epic. So if you like roaches, this is definitely a must watch. Just make sure not to eat anything while watching the movie. Better yet, watch on an empty stomach.

 

Where the heck is this nest?

 

The nest started in the Roman province of Moesia:

 

Coin #17 to be posted in 2 hours.

PS: There goes my January coin budget. Just purchased a 1946 Philico Transitone Model 250 AM radio just like this one. Got to love those post-WWII mid-century design aesthetics.



Now I got to study how much its going to cost me to set up a personal AM radio station so I can broadcast in AM radio from my computer to my new radio. That way I can listen to old 1940s and 1950s shows like Jack Benny, Dragnet, Abbot and Costello, etc. on my new period radio...the way they were meant to be heard. No sense having a vintage AM radio just to listen to Rush Limbaugh or the Creolle and Spanish gossip and religious stations here in Miami. Got to listen to period stuff. Unfortunately setting up your own AM radio operation to transmit programs will cost money (which probably will see my February coin money go up in flames.) Oh well, it will all be worth it.

 

All your coins are pure joy

 

Low-Power AM Transmitters are legal and don't require a license:

Make your own #1 #2

 

#17 A lady and an octopus



Don't panic...this is not the Japanese version of the story. In the Italian version the octopus is much more fun and family friendly.


Sicily, Syracuse, c. 425-415 BC. Æ Onkia (12mm, 1.47g, 6h). Head of Arethusa r. R/ Octopus; pellet below. CNS II, 9; SNG ANS 383; HGC 2, 1434. Dark green patina

 

I'm a sucker for that coin!

 

Nice one! The octopus makes a nice figure on a round flan. I always liked the famous Minoan octopus vase but it is a bit out of my price range. Your coin is a good space filler until we can get the vase.

 

Im loving your additions! Great idea too!

Thanks,
Jacob

 

Very nice!

Love that radio! Heres my most recent.

 

Enjoying all the Gordies in this thread. I only have one to share, and it's not nearly as nice as the ones already shown:

 

Wow ! Nice octopus

Here's my worn down version


Syracuse Uncia c. 420 BC
Head of Arethusa right, SYPA in right field
Octopus, globe below
2.55 gr, 14 mm
Ref : Sear #1184, SNG ANS 376 ff

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No octopus, but here's one from Syracuse:

 

Sweet 30's Philco. Are you going to restore it?

 

Great Octopus! I always liked the "sprue" marks on the irregular flans. I have a couple to toss on the Octopi-pile:


Sicily Syracuse AE 12-10mm 1.4g Female Hd - Octopus BMC 249
Ex: @Valentinian


SYRACUSE 2nd Democr 466-405 BCE Æ Tetras 2.7g 15mm c.425 BCE Arethusa dolphins - Octopus 3 pellets SNG ANS 376 Calciati II.21.1
Ex: @John Anthony "Mr Coin Octopus"