Terence Cheesman Top 10 Purchases 2019 Finally Done

While all are excellent, the Lokri Opuntii stands out in my mind. It defines 'fine style'.

 

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The next three of each
Coin No 5. Alexandrine Empire Av Double Daric 323-317 B.C. Having monograms common to silver tetradrachms of Philip III. Obv Great King in running kneeling pose Rv. Wave patterned incuse. 16.69 grms 17 mm It is about 4 mm thick Coin No 6. Nero Av Aureus 66-67 A.D. Obv Head of Nero right laureate Rv.Jupiter seated left. RIC 63 7.33 grms 18 mm Most likely from the Boscoreale Hoard Coin No 7 Domitian Av Aureus 81 A.D. Obv Head of Domitian right laureate Rv. Altar. RIC 42 Faces of Power 77 This coin illustrated 7.17 grms 18 mm
Replaced Coin No 5. Augustus Ar Denarius 19 B.C. P. Petronius Turpilanus Moneyer. Obv Head of Augustus right Bareheaded Rv Crescent and star RIC 300 4.08 grms 18 mm Replaced Coin No 6 Domitian Ar Denarius 88 A.D. Obv. Head of Domitian right laureate Rv. Minerva advancing right RIC 552 2.52 grms 18mm
Replaced coin No 7 Kingdom Of Egypt Ptolemy I Ar Tetradrachm.306-300 B.C. Obv. Head of the deified Alexander wearing an elephant skin headress right.Rv. Athena Akidemos Advancing right. Alexandria mint CPE 74 15.75 grms 28 mm

 

Wowzers!

 

Ah so you’re the one who bought that coin. It’s on my dream list

 

Congratulations on some exceptionally beautiful coins! I'm curious as to your replaced Ptolemy Soter tetradrachm: did you upgrade it or just feel you no longer required the type? Unless there are problems not visible in the image, it looks like a very nice example.

 

I'm truly hard pressed to pick a favorite. The derrick, the Nero, the Domitian golds are beautiful, but the Augustus and Domitian denarii and the Ptolemy I tet are nothing to sneeze at. I'll take one of each please.

 

I took this as showing the coin that replaced the previous lesser example of the same coin. That is why I suggested we get to see the previous one for comparison.

 

Thanks, that makes much more sense as all of these coins are fantastic pieces.

 

Really exceptional examples, all. Great to look at.

 

Last group
Coin No 8.
Faustina Senior Av Aureus As Diva 141-146 A.D Rv Pietas standing left sacrificing over altar. RIC 394c(a) 7.24 grms 20 mm
Coin No 9
Kingdom of Egypt Ptolemy IV Av Mnaieon or Oktadrachm. 219-217 B.C. Obv. Radiate bust of Ptolemy III wearing aegis and carrying trident over shoulder. Rv. Radiate filleted diadem resting on cornucopia. CPE 888 27.82 grms 27 mm Coin No 10 Metapontion Ar Stater 290-280 B.C. Obv. Head of Herakles left Rv. Grain ear HGC 1067 Thiis coin illustrated.
Replaced coin No 8 Brutus Ar Denarius 42 B.C. Obv. Head of Apollo right Rv. Military trophy CRI 209 Crawford 506/2 3.77 grms 17 mm Replaced Coin No 9 Hieronymos Ar 10 Litrai 215-214 B.C. Obv Diademed head of Hieronymous left. Rv. Thunderbolt Holloway 27dO 12 R 22 This coin referenced. 8.51 grms 22 mm
Replaced coin No 10 (whew) Aspendos Ar Stater 400-370 B.C. Obv. Two wrestlers grappling. Rv Slinger in throwing stance standing rightSNG France 53 10.91 grms 25 mm In response to Doug Smith and others I do not usually have decent pictures of many of the coins I have replaced. Usually the replaced coins are
1. The same coin or a fairly close variety that is in an inferior grade.This would include the Aspendos Hieronymos, Brutus, Lysimachos Ptolemy I Augustus and Severus
2. A coin of the same denomination and emperor but of a different type The Vespasian and Domitian
3. A somewhat different coin but of the same time frame.The Antonia replaced an Augustus dupondius

 

Stunning coins with excellent details, where the remarkable artistic skill of the ancient masters is shown.

 

Terence, all these coins are spectacular ! I think for sheer artistic achievement #10, 4, & 7 are the best. If I had a chance to grab one of these coins while no one was looking it would be #1 . The age, size, weight, condition, & quality of die cutting on this huge piece of silver are breathtaking .

 

All are beautiful examples. I can't pick out just one as my favorite.

 

Thank you, that explains a lot. My mind never grasped the possibility that Antonia would replace an Augustus in a collection.

 

What a great collecting year you’ve had, @Terence Cheesman. Every coin on the list is a dream. The obverse of that Metapontion stater is exquisite, and the Ptolemy I - jawdropping on both sides!

 

Like the Mary Poppins movie, the term...... "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
would describe your magnificent coins! They are all fantastic products of ancient master artists. Well done!
John

 

Truly stunning coins there friend.

 

Most of the words that come to mind have already been shared : wow, stunning, impressive, speechless. The Antonia Dupondius RIC 92, Alexander I Ar Oktadrachm and Aspendos AR Stater are amazing, if I scroll through again I'd pick three others. Best wishes for 2020.

 

Wow! These are all spectacular. If I had to choose, I think the Nero Aureus and Lokri stater are my two favorites, but all of these are special.

 

I'm afraid I didn't understand which coins are the new coins but I'm exhausted and not thinking clearly . It doesn't really matter though... more coins!

The Alexander I oktadrachm... wow!

Seleukos Nikator tet... drool!

Nero Boscoreale? Yes please

Your coins never disappoint . Congrats on a fine year!