I think the OP coin is a terrific example ....and at a great price as well. Nice posts everyone.... Hey, I just noticed Santa left me 'coal'...
I wish the Happiest of Holidays to one and all !!!!
Great coin!! I miss the biblical types I once owned:( HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Yes, you're correct about the dating---It's usually listed as circa 449-413 BC so it does fall into the 431-404 BC Peloponnesian War...and that' a...
Great choice for a #1 !!! From your initial post I recall thinking you snagged a terrific bargain as well. Everyone should have at least one of...
There are probably as many reasons as there are possibilities. Some hope to maximize profit or simply require larger profit margins due to high...
Check out the link below...Besides condition and devices the legend can have a ton to say about why some coins are far more valued than others......
@Smojo, That's a very cool mix!! I'd welcome each one to my collection. My favorites are 1, 2, and 9 ...basically for the reasons you mentioned....
That' a fantastic example!! I absolutely LOVE the artistry!!
COOL!! Naturally, I would've guessed incorrectly thinking it was even further east and a type @Ancientnoob would have.
Wonderful examples !!!!:woot: Huge congrats!!! I especially love the details and artistry of 2-5 and then 1 and 6 tied for second:) This is my...
LOVE 'em all @Sallent !!!! But that Philippus keep drawing me back for another look..
Super TET with a wonderful write-up!!! I'm missing a big silver of Demetrius but have a few of the others...and love all of those huge hunks of...
Welcome!!! ....and sorry to say I am also missing any example of that moneyer...but I love the coin posted above:rolleyes::hungry:
Cool!!! I'm as puzzled as you are...but perhaps @Ken Dorney or one of the others can help.
WOW!! That's such a fantastic little coin!!! Incredible details and eye-appeal!! Gorgeous photo and I love the write-up!! I'll bet Steve and TIF...
I'm absolutely clueless on this one. Hopefully the 'medievalists' among us can shed some light on it.
WOW !! Exceptional examples!!
What a terrific array of last purchases of 2016!!! Technically, my last purchases of 2016 fall more into 2017 since they are either on lay-a-way...
Great mix!!! I love the fantastic portrait pieces and that cool two-faced AS......but I seem to favor # 7 and 10 most---probably because I am...
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