Bought two Æs today

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    As some of you have seen, I've done a major downsizing of my collection and just sold my best pieces in order to pay some bills (eliminate my credit card debt, fix my car, and maybe put a little in savings).

    I'm still in the game, though, and when I exceeded my sales goals, my mind actually went around to buying again. I picked these two up because they've been in my watch list a while, and weren't horrendously expensive, so ... why not?

    This is my first Republican bronze.

    Been wanting an ancient with a galley on it for a while, too. Close enough.

    ROMAN REPUBLIC, Anonymous. AE, Semis. 211 - 207 BC. Hispania mint. Saturn / Prow right.

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    And, though I did not used to be a fan of satyr/Pan portraits like this, they've grown on me, and this one in particular struck me. Besides, I have always been a fan of griffins. (Bonus points for having a sturgeon on it, too!)

    Thrace. PANTIKAPAION.. Ae 21.. 310-303 B.C. As struck, no circulation wear.

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    Republican bronze... satyrs... Pantikapaion... griffins... share whatever you feel is appropriate!
     
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  3. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Two great coins, absolute beauty the Pantikapaion.
     
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  4. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Those are both amazing. I can't decide which one I like better. Congrats.
     
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  5. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Good luck Lord M. in your new investments and hobby inspirations. Congrats indeed
     
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  6. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Outstanding! Quality over quantity.
     
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  7. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    A couple of very nice coins!!!
     
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  8. Alegandron

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

    Really understand, Rob on the crunch issues!

    CONGRATS caving in on the RR AE's... they are very cool... and Semis are just a neat coin!

    RR Semis:

    RR Anon AE Semis Rome after 211 BCE Laureate hd Saturn r S - Prow r S ROMA 19.3g 26mm Craw 56-3.JPG
    RR Anon AE Semis Rome after 211 BCE Laureate hd Saturn r S - Prow r S ROMA 19.3g 26mm Craw 56-3


    RR Anon AE Semis 211-207 BC Saturn S Prow ROMA S 766 Cr 56-3.jpg
    RR Anon AE Semis 211-207 BC Saturn S Prow ROMA S 766 Cr 56-3


    RR Prv Macedon Amphipolis AE Semis 187-131 BC Zeus Prow giraffe shape SNG Cop 69.JPG
    RR Prv Macedon Amphipolis AE Semis 187-131 BC Zeus Prow giraffe shape SNG Cop 69


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    Spain Osca Æ Semis 25mm 8.0g 1st C BCE Bearded male hd R Horseman galloping R holding spear star SNG Cop 325 Burgos 1918


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    RI Augustus 27 BCE-14CE AE As (cut in half), or would be a Semis - Spain Celsa Mint 29mm 5.0g Laureate Augustus - Bull RPC271 Cut in ancient times to make change


    Sometime, I am looking to get a Libral Semis - half pound of Bronze as a coin... 150g of AE!
     
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  9. Alegandron

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

    Here is my little Griffin Guy:

    PANTIKAPAION

    Thrace Pantikapaion 4th C BC, AE 20 Pan head - Griffin forepart BMC 869.jpg
    Thrace Pantikapaion 4th C BC, AE 20 Pan head - Griffin forepart BMC 869
    Ex: Glenn Terry


    RR GRIFFIN

    RR L Papius serratus 79 BCE Juno Sospita goat skin JUG Griffon Sear 311 Craw 384-1.jpg
    RR L Papius serratus 79 BCE Juno Sospita goat skin JUG Griffon Sear 311 Craw 384-1


    SATYR

    Thasos AR TriHemiObol Satyr running Kulix Amphora 411-350BCE 0.69g 12mm SNGCop 1030.JPG
    Thasos AR TriHemiObol Satyr running Kulix Amphora 411-350BCE 0.69g 12mm SNGCop 1030
    Ex: @Bing , Auction #1, Lot #1 !!!
     
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  10. kazuma78

    kazuma78 Supporter! Supporter

    Nice pickups! I really like the 2nd one!
     
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  11. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Good, 'cause i bought it with some of your money! :hilarious:
     
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  12. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ><..haha...well melord, that's how we collectors are...yesterday, while i'm burning boxes i've saved to sell stuff (for years)..i'm shouting, "i'm gonna sell my stuff'..while waiting for stuff to come in the mail..9_9..that's how we roll! :)
     
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  13. arizonarobin

    arizonarobin Well-Known Member

    That pan portrait could have enticed me as well! Very nice coin for your shrinking/
    growing collection.

    @Alegandron Why are the Griffin and Satyr not SINISTER!
     
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  14. Alegandron

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

    LOL, well, neither are LATIN / ROMAN when sinister means left. OR, it could be the more modern meaning of sinister... :)
     
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  15. arizonarobin

    arizonarobin Well-Known Member

    bwahaha! Since I saw the Sinister on the women of Carthage and Bloodthirsty Tanit .... With all those babies and children in the graveyard, I thought of the more modern meaning!
     
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  16. Alegandron

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

    Tanit and Baby sacrifice, in the eyes of the Romans, what was one of the driving forces of misunderstanding. One of the reasons Rome HATED Carthage.
     
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  17. kazuma78

    kazuma78 Supporter! Supporter

    I wish I would have had more money to give you! I would have went for that fantastic 1913 buffalo nickel.
     
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  18. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    Both attractive coins at @lordmarcovan , but really dig the Satyr !

    I've still got Republican Saturn/prow combo on the list, but here is my cool Pantikapion coin!

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    Crimmerian Bosporos, Pantikapaion. 304-250 BC

    O: Head of Satyr left, wreathed with ivy. R: Bow above arrow, ΠΑΝ, AE 20mm, 5,71g, 12h. Ref. Hoover, HGC 116; SNG Standcomb, 560-561, Ex: Numismatique Louis Brousseau
     
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  19. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Excellent additions
     
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  20. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

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

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