My Top Ten 2021

gogili1977 · Nov 28, 2021

Great coins. My favorite are #1, #3 and #10.

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Ignoramus Maximus · Nov 28, 2021

Wow! Thank you for showing.

Whatever you missed in quantity you more than made up for in quality. If I had to pick favorites, I'd probably go for the Septimus Severus, the Aspendos stater (what a spectacular reverse!) and the Kos tetradrachm. But I really like them all!

Hope you do well in '22!

Julius Germanicus · Nov 28, 2021

I am drooling over your Sestertii...

TIF · Nov 28, 2021

Terence Cheesman said: ↑

I cannot say that I had a stellar year. In fact I acquired a grand total of 16 coins this year which is a long way off from my norm. In fact I found bidding really difficult and was shut out of the bidding in the Triton Both CNG Mail Bids and the NAC Auctions. However I did manage to pick up a few mostly as a result of private treaty.
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You managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat anyway! Ten rabbits .

Wow wow wow... such eye candy! Picking a top three from your list seems like a ridiculous exercise but I'll try.

Kos tetradrachm... jaw-dropping
Claudius/Agrippina Jr denarius...
Aspendos stater... because of the atypically fine artistry

I could probably swap out the Aspendos with any of the others on the list. In particular, the Faustina Jr sestertius (what a portrait!), the Septimius Severus sestertius (magnificent artistry and preservation of both sides).

Sounds like it wasn't an easy year for you, acquisition-wise, but you certainly persevered!

Fugio1 · Nov 28, 2021

Fantastic group of coins. All in great condition, but more importantly, all of remarkably fine style.

MARCEL AUGUSTIJNS · Nov 28, 2021

Terence Cheesman said: ↑

I cannot say that I had a stellar year. In fact I acquired a grand total of 16 coins this year which is a long way off from my norm. In fact I found bidding really difficult and was shut out of the bidding in the Triton Both CNG Mail Bids and the NAC Auctions. However I did manage to pick up a few mostly as a result of private treaty. Oh well Stop complaining, most people would be happy just to have my problems My top 10 in no particular order.
1. Tetradrachm of Kos 280-250 BC Requier Group III D8 /R 24 15.16 grms 28 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399808 I had first seen one of these back in 2005 and decided even then I must have one. The obverse has this wonderfully baroque feel to it. Perhaps the most unusual aspect to this coin is that though it looks very much like an Attic weight tetradrachm it isn't . It is a remnant of the older Chian standard.
2. Tetradrachm of Temnos In the name and types of Alexander III 151/0-143/2 BC Price 1690 16.74 grms 35 mm. Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399814 This coin has a massive diameter and is absolutely huge in comparison to most tetradrachms of this type. It would appear that the civic Alexanders minted during this period adopted these broad diameters in an effort to distinguish themselves from other issues of coins struck at a different weight standard.
3. Tetradrachm of Ephesos 350-340 BC Pixodaros Class G Obv 119 15.26 grms 21 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399821 If taking something like 16 years to finally nail down a coin that I have wanted seems like a long time, I have wanted one of these since 1986 when I first started to collect Greek coins. This series commenced sometime around 400 BC and despite being roughly contemporary to the coins of Philip II and Alexander III of Macedon, this coinage stubbornly clings to the thick dumpy flans of much earlier coinages.
4. Stater or Double Siglos of Aspendos. 330/325-300/250 BC. Tekin Series 5 10.47 grms 23 mm Photo by W. Hansen
View attachment 1399834 l have read that Alexander had imposed a heavy fine upon the citizens of Aspendos during the course of his campaign in this region. I have often wondered if this series of coins was minted to pay that fine.
5. Stater of Archelaos King of Macedon. Aigai 413- 399 BC Obv. Head of apollo right Rv. Horse advancing right. HGC 795 10.54 grms 23 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399845
Perhaps the most noteworthy thing about this coin is the stunning double striking. When you examine the reverse field to the left of the square you will see the mid section of the horse with the letter P above. Someone needs to stay far away from the fermented grape juice.
6. Tetradrachm of Alexander III Amphipolis 332-326 BC Price 4 Troxell AI 17.25 grms 24 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399849
This coin is among the first coins minted in the name and types of Alexander III from the mint of Amphipolis. As such the symbol of the prow of a galley is shared with the tetradrachms minted in the name and types of Philip II. There are three symbols that are shared between these two series the Prow, The stern, and the Janiform head.
7. Sestertius of Faustina II 147-150 AD Rv Venus standing left RIC 1388 (Pius) 25.00 grms 31 mmm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399853 I guess what really attracted me to this coin is the portrait. I find that the image is rendered with such care, The face is rendered very simply and with elegant proportions giving it a youthful simplicity. This is contrasted by the attention to detail in the treatment of the hair. Overall a marvelous composition.
8. Sestertius of Septimius Severus 195-196 AD Rv. Fortuna standing left RIC 706 26.26 grms 30 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399860 When I saw this coin in London last fallI knew I was going to buy it. The image is so impressive on so many levels. This image is among the earlier images of Severus where he is yet to grow the "Serapis" locks on his beard.
9. Sestertius of Geta. 211 AD Rv, Fortuna seated left. RIC 168a 28.03 grms 30 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399871 This coin comes during the later period in which the sestertii of the Severan period are somewhat more readily available. The image presented here is very similar to that of his older brother Caracalla. However some of the coins struck later depict Geta with a beard more reminiscent of his father.
10. Denarius of Claudius featuring his wife Agrippina Jnr. Lugdunum 50-54 AD, Obv Head of Claudius right laureate Rv. Bust of Agrippina right. RIC 81 3.50 grms 19 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399878 Well that is it. I will in a bit try to show the six that did not make it. In many ways I think that despite everything I did okay.
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Terence Cheesman said: ↑

I cannot say that I had a stellar year. In fact I acquired a grand total of 16 coins this year which is a long way off from my norm. In fact I found bidding really difficult and was shut out of the bidding in the Triton Both CNG Mail Bids and the NAC Auctions. However I did manage to pick up a few mostly as a result of private treaty. Oh well Stop complaining, most people would be happy just to have my problems My top 10 in no particular order.
1. Tetradrachm of Kos 280-250 BC Requier Group III D8 /R 24 15.16 grms 28 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399808 I had first seen one of these back in 2005 and decided even then I must have one. The obverse has this wonderfully baroque feel to it. Perhaps the most unusual aspect to this coin is that though it looks very much like an Attic weight tetradrachm it isn't . It is a remnant of the older Chian standard.
2. Tetradrachm of Temnos In the name and types of Alexander III 151/0-143/2 BC Price 1690 16.74 grms 35 mm. Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399814 This coin has a massive diameter and is absolutely huge in comparison to most tetradrachms of this type. It would appear that the civic Alexanders minted during this period adopted these broad diameters in an effort to distinguish themselves from other issues of coins struck at a different weight standard.
3. Tetradrachm of Ephesos 350-340 BC Pixodaros Class G Obv 119 15.26 grms 21 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399821 If taking something like 16 years to finally nail down a coin that I have wanted seems like a long time, I have wanted one of these since 1986 when I first started to collect Greek coins. This series commenced sometime around 400 BC and despite being roughly contemporary to the coins of Philip II and Alexander III of Macedon, this coinage stubbornly clings to the thick dumpy flans of much earlier coinages.
4. Stater or Double Siglos of Aspendos. 330/325-300/250 BC. Tekin Series 5 10.47 grms 23 mm Photo by W. Hansen
View attachment 1399834 l have read that Alexander had imposed a heavy fine upon the citizens of Aspendos during the course of his campaign in this region. I have often wondered if this series of coins was minted to pay that fine.
5. Stater of Archelaos King of Macedon. Aigai 413- 399 BC Obv. Head of apollo right Rv. Horse advancing right. HGC 795 10.54 grms 23 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399845
Perhaps the most noteworthy thing about this coin is the stunning double striking. When you examine the reverse field to the left of the square you will see the mid section of the horse with the letter P above. Someone needs to stay far away from the fermented grape juice.
6. Tetradrachm of Alexander III Amphipolis 332-326 BC Price 4 Troxell AI 17.25 grms 24 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399849
This coin is among the first coins minted in the name and types of Alexander III from the mint of Amphipolis. As such the symbol of the prow of a galley is shared with the tetradrachms minted in the name and types of Philip II. There are three symbols that are shared between these two series the Prow, The stern, and the Janiform head.
7. Sestertius of Faustina II 147-150 AD Rv Venus standing left RIC 1388 (Pius) 25.00 grms 31 mmm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399853 I guess what really attracted me to this coin is the portrait. I find that the image is rendered with such care, The face is rendered very simply and with elegant proportions giving it a youthful simplicity. This is contrasted by the attention to detail in the treatment of the hair. Overall a marvelous composition.
8. Sestertius of Septimius Severus 195-196 AD Rv. Fortuna standing left RIC 706 26.26 grms 30 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399860 When I saw this coin in London last fallI knew I was going to buy it. The image is so impressive on so many levels. This image is among the earlier images of Severus where he is yet to grow the "Serapis" locks on his beard.
9. Sestertius of Geta. 211 AD Rv, Fortuna seated left. RIC 168a 28.03 grms 30 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399871 This coin comes during the later period in which the sestertii of the Severan period are somewhat more readily available. The image presented here is very similar to that of his older brother Caracalla. However some of the coins struck later depict Geta with a beard more reminiscent of his father.
10. Denarius of Claudius featuring his wife Agrippina Jnr. Lugdunum 50-54 AD, Obv Head of Claudius right laureate Rv. Bust of Agrippina right. RIC 81 3.50 grms 19 mm Photo by W. Hansen View attachment 1399878 Well that is it. I will in a bit try to show the six that did not make it. In many ways I think that despite everything I did okay.
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Cherd · Nov 28, 2021

You certainly go for quality over quantity, I can appreciate that.

That 10. Claudius/Agripinna is probably in my top 10 most wanted coins right now, and that is a real beauty. I believe that is a cistophorus as opposed to a denarius though. Or am I wrong? (definitely a possibility )

Meander · Nov 28, 2021

Each one of your coins is noteworthy. But the Kos tetradrachm is really spectacular.

Cucumbor · Nov 28, 2021

Any of them would be in my top 3 of the decade
I like # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 the most (in no particular order)

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AncientJoe · Nov 28, 2021

A superb year! Your Ephesos is my favorite, with several others as close seconds. It's been a challenging year all around but your focus on quality pieces has clearly been a successful strategy.

Romancollector · Nov 28, 2021

All gorgeous additions Terence! My personal favourites are the Claudius & Agrippina denarius and the Septimius Severus sestertius. The Geta, Faustina and Maximus sestertii are close seconds. My favourite among the Greeks would have to be the Kos or the Ephesos. All in all you had a great year!

Spaniard · Nov 28, 2021

Wow!...Sweet coins!..I'm not even going to try and pick any....They are all number one!
Congrats on a great 12 months collecting.

Terence Cheesman · Nov 29, 2021

I want to thank everyone who posted for their comments on my purchases during 2021. Everyone was most kind. It appears that the two most popular coins were the the tetradrachm from Kos and the denarius of Claudius with the reverse featuring Agrippina Jnr. This was a most interesting and challenging year and it appeared at times I would be lucky to even have a top 10. In closing I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and productive bug free New Year.

zumbly · Dec 1, 2021

Terence Cheesman said: ↑

I cannot say that I had a stellar year.
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I'm really not seeing how adding any of these coins to a collection can fail to make it a stellar year. Seriously, hard to pick favorites since all are fantastic, but if I had to choose just one that you could send to me, I'd choose 1... and 3.. and 4, and 5, and oh, 10 too.

eparch · Dec 3, 2021

Wonderful choices - the Faustina II portrait is superb

Pavlos · Dec 3, 2021

Really great @Terence Cheesman, absolute quality coins. The Kos tetradrachm is definitely my favorite nr 1, I hope to ever in my live obtain one myself. Maybe I should first start with obtaining a drachm from Kos

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