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Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by x115, Feb 14, 2012.

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  1. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Great coin!

    I recently got one too:D 211213018bz (1).jpg
     
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  3. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Something a tad older....these coins were 60% AV 22f21163abfb4797e046e668b23d5352 (2).jpg
    Mysia/ Kyzikos
    EL 1/48 Stater struck circa 600/550BC
    obv: Head of Tunny Fish
    rev: Quadripatite Incuse Square

    These tiny coins were probably hourly wage for unskilled labourer;) The bigshots got paid a EL Stater/ hr.
     
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    lordmarcovan, Jul 25, 2022
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I doubt hourly wages were a thing before the invention of mechanical clocks. ;)

    They probably got paid by the day. And I think those electrum coins- even the tiny ones- were worth more than you think. But who knows?
     
    lordmarcovan, Jul 25, 2022
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  6. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    I know my Dad told me that his Grandfather (living in Germany/ circa 1900) never handled any AV 20/ 10/ 5 Mark coins/ unlike in the United States where gold was more common in everyday life. I saw that in 1932 here in Canada/ a skilled carpenter was paid 25 cents an hr. Today its $100+ an hr. In my job/ cutting lawns/ weeding gardens/ trimming hedges/ I charge by the job/ it adds up to me making 1000-1500 a day/ working 14 hr days/ seven days a week. However. I get more work done in a day/ then a crew of 5. Thus, one can make 300K in eight months doing "slave labour":D Now, off to do lawns....
     
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  7. tibor

    tibor Supporter! Supporter

    @lordmarcovan I'm guessing that this newly acquired treasure will find its way to your Eclectic Box of 100. I would be hard pressed to pick the gem it will replace. I don't envy this decision making. I'll light a candle for you.
     
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  8. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    The “Box of 100” concept was short-lived and went out the window when I split the collection into World & US (two categories). So now I’m at only 70-some coins in the World category and free for the time being of the dilemma of what to drop when I get to 100 again.
     
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  9. tibor

    tibor Supporter! Supporter

    Excellent decision!!
     
    tibor, Jul 25, 2022
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  10. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I just agreed to buy this one from a forum member.

    SSP_2711.jpg SSP_2712.jpg SSP_2713.jpg
     
    lordmarcovan, Jul 25, 2022
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  11. tibor

    tibor Supporter! Supporter

    Very nice! I like the color, not messed with.
     
    tibor, Jul 25, 2022
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  12. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    another oldie....
    AV Stater ND circa 350BC (before Hannibal)
    Zeugetania
    Carthage Mint
    Goddess Tanit/ Horse 08e6b0efcfbd0da45771b978592bb52a.jpg
     
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  13. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Amazing.
     
    lordmarcovan, Jul 25, 2022
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  14. Etcherman

    Etcherman Well-Known Member

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    Valens, AD 364-378 AV Solidus (4.39g)
     
    Etcherman, Jul 26, 2022
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  15. Publius2

    Publius2 Well-Known Member

    That is incredible artistry and beautiful.
     
    Publius2, Jul 26, 2022
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  16. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    Here’s my latest. Found by Mike at ToughCoins during the recent Baltimore show.

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    Santinidollar, Nov 15, 2022
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  17. GoldFinger1969

    GoldFinger1969 Well-Known Member

    Beautiful coin, Santini.....great pics, too. Nice luster. :cigar:
     
    GoldFinger1969, Nov 15, 2022
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  18. LakeEffect

    LakeEffect Average Circulated

    It's mind-boggling to think that was crafted in 350 BC.
     
    LakeEffect, Nov 15, 2022
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  19. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    20 dollar Liberty 1857 obv.jpg 20 dollar Liberty 1857 rev.jpg
     
    ksparrow, Nov 15, 2022
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  20. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Russia
    AV Dukat ND
    St. Petersburg Mint
    Ivan V / Peter I / under Sophia Regent 1682-96
    Less the 5 known. JpXBwcI0uEAAAAEpvx4FQTu7.jpg
     
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  21. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Speaking of that what happened to @panzerman
    Woop, there he is good to see ya!
     
    Pickin and Grinin, Nov 15, 2022
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