I broke my numismatic fast

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Ardatirion, Oct 11, 2008.

  1. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    I've been trying to save up lately to get some nicer stuff. But today, I saw something that was such a good deal I had to indulge. Even though I only bought it a minute or two ago, I couldn't wait to post it!

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    AE tessera
    obv: Bust of Sol r.
    rev: horizontal crescent with three stars above

    Its a bronze tessera, or token, from ancient Rome. These pieces are remarkably rare and little is known about their purpose. Its going to take me some time to find a reference for it.
     
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  3. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

  4. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    nice. ok i got an old coin too. surprise exttra from the seller ill post pics help me out here
     
  5. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    If you got ancient gold as a 'surprise extra' I'm going to be sad. :computer:
     
  6. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Sweet coin, that is pretty cool man. Congrats! :thumb:

    Phoenix :cool:
     
  7. stainless

    stainless ANTONINIVS

    Very Nice coin Ardatirion:kewl:


    stainless
     
  8. HandsomeToad

    HandsomeToad Urinist

    Did Spock forget about posting the coin or did I miss the post? :eek:

    I swear, being around him, I don't know if he's the insane one or if I'm going insane and he's to blame for it? :goofer:

    Ribbit :D
     
  9. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    oh i will take the pic tomororw on my new sony laptop and post it maybe it will come out better from there
     
  10. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    the phantom bunny takes care of people who get sad after seeing my coins. lately that number is going up ;) but who gives free gold these days and it might not even be ancient
     
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