That is a nice looking coin, but is it really from Antioch? As far as I know that type is attributed to Pergamon....
Very nice coins @Brian Bucklan, I too am intrigued with the first chunky coin. Here an interesting coin from Thrace, it is not from a Thracian...
Great coin and nice write up @DonnaML I have a hemidrachm from Antiochos VI with a panther holding a broken spear in his mouth. Antiochos VI was...
Nice write up and coin @Sulla80 thank you for sharing. It is interesting you talk about Cleopatra VII, there is a series of coins from Patrai in...
[IMG] Demetrios II Nikator, First Reign (146-138 B.C.) AR Drachm, ΔΗ mint in Syria or Phoenicia, year ΔOP (174) = 139/8 B.C. Obverse: Diademed...
Very nice bottle cap @Andres2. As far as I know that is the largest bottlecap denomination. My favorite, very clearly serrated. [IMG] Seleukos IV...
Very nice imitation examples @BenSi! I have a couple of imitations that I have yet to photograph. This is one of my favorites: [IMG] Demetrios I...
I normally sort my Greek coins by King, and if it is a civic issue by City. I sort the kings then by Kingdom and the kings in the kingdom I then...
Very nice coin! I did not know that type and seems rare as well, but I do not really focus in the Roman provincial coinage. The island is great as...
I have totally missed yesterday and it seems it was good I did. I have no idea what happened all, but I do hope nobody leaves because of some...
Great write up and coins. When buying a coin, not only the beauty I admire but also the historical interest behind it. It is always interesting to...
Nice coins all! Totally agree with everybody, bargain days are over with Savoca. I used to participate every auction, now my last win was...
Those are great! I didn't even know they existed. Especially the last one with the labyrinth is amazing.
What a shame... [IMG] Alexander I Balas (152/1 B.C. - 145 B.C.) Æ Denomination B (double). Apameia on the Orontes mint. Dated 150/49 B.C....
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Great coins, you are defintely on a good start! I like the portrait of Antiochos VIII as well. I noticed the two monograms on your Antiochos VIII...
[IMG] Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175-164 B.C.) AR Drachm. Ekbatana mint, struck ca. 173-164 B.C. Obverse: Diademed head right. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ...
Is that yours? If yes, amazing coin! Glad to have you on the forum, it is always nice to have collectors who focus in particular...
Nice write up and I really like the gold stater minted in Tomis. Mithridates VI is one of my favorite generals and I actively collect coins from...
Thank you! Nice drachm Magnus, Pontic coins are very cool, you should take a look at them. And nice hulk! Thank you TIF! I like your examples...
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