That's a beautiful example of the type and I think NGC's Strike grade was a bit harsh!
Fun and interesting coins, Gil! As Steve would say, "Man, I need to buy more coins!" :D
No, I hadn't noticed that his legend is in the Greek accusative case. Propaganda at its finest?
I thought you had Emmett's book? p. 278: EV(CEBHC) EV(TVXHC) C(EBACTOC) Pius Felix Augustus Although I admit to...
It's probably a ton of work, but your last iteration (with picture set) is the best. Second choice would be like the prior example but using big...
I covet that stinkin' obol. :D
Those are some very nice Hadrians, Okidoki! [IMG] EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian year 15, 130/1 AD) Æ Drachm, 35 mm, 24.8 gm Obv: AVT KAI TPAI...
How about a moldy oldie? :D From Syracuse, Sicily; minted under the tyrant Agathokles. A tetradrachm (silver coin, 24 mm, 17.4 gm); Arethusa on...
That's a great set, Collect! Good luck in your hunt for the others :)
Measuring the cent and the owl with Photoshop shows that the owl is ~7mm at its widest.
Thank you, Zohar! It's a work in progress. I have visited your Taler Universe many times and I don't even collect them :D Great pictures,...
Wow, what a fantastic group! I particularly like the Cilicia and the Siculo-Punic tetradrachm.
It pays to have a keen eye when looking for bargains on eBay :D [ATTACH]
I have at least one more than shown but it is a duplicate. [ATTACH]
From time to time I've tried to rank my favorites. After the one clear 1st place coin (Agathokles tet) and the 2nd and 3rd place finishers...
Gorgeous in every coinceivable way :D Are there many (or any) other instances of a coin's die traveling that far for re-use? While somewhat...
Cool coin, fun hat. Looks like an upside down flower pot. See the flowers on the sides? Kabieros must've been the life of the party :D
From a blindly purchased Goldberg mixed lot, Sept 2013. That was a fabulous lot, tons of fun. [ATTACH]
Very nice! I think I have one from a mixed lot-- not as nice. I'll post it later (if I'm even remembering correctly :) )
What a wonderful example, congratulations! :)
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