Incuse on the reverse, a couple of wild animals on the obverse... [IMG] Tahahaha.
Nice story. The initial treasure led to a much, much greater treasure. Too cool.
Looking at a watch has never been so much fun, and that is coming from somebody that actually loves watches!
Ha! :smuggrin:
Saw this thread and thought, "C-Nut." And "What happened to 'A-Nut' and 'B-Nut?'" :D I learn something new every time I click here. Thanks, guys.
And by the way, it hurts me to the core to see such a violation of wildlife. Ok, back to coins! Here's my owl: [IMG]
Well since we're sharing owl videos, how about this? It's an OWL CAFE in Tokyo! If you've never heard of them, animal café's are spreading...
I love owls. I even like the modern word for "owl" in Greek: "koukouvagia." Just sounds cool. I've seen the ancient word for it, too, but can't...
I like them all, particularly #7. I love a portrait where you can see the shoulder of the emperor's armor. Always looks aesthetically pleasing!
Quite honestly, the number of "new" coins I see on this site make me wonder how it's possible that there are any coins at all left for the likes...
EIGHT mm? And with that detail?! Sweet. Yeah, you scored.
Nicely centered though, and a nice crayfish.
I did not know about Republic gorgons, but yes, I've had my eye on a Perseus/Medusa. Unfortunately a really nice, clear example costs an arm and a...
I've seen this one written up as either "gorgoneion" or Apollo. (I have one, too.) All I know is that they better be careful. I'm not thinking...
That is AMAZING. You got a gorgon AND an owl, to boot!
Wow, I take it back: Mine's not "creepy" at all compared to the ones you guys are posting! Mine is actually river-nymph-of-Larissa pretty! "Slip...
But I love it. Facing portrait, silver, tiny, and has the little crayfish on the reverse. I won it in an auction for my first auction win! [IMG]...
I'll have one, a small fry and a medium Coke. May I pull around to the first window now?
Cop out? Sure. But I really love my young Dionysos, too. [IMG] Obv: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev: ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ - ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ /...
Nothing like a big hunk o' silver in the hand, but I've got some serious loving for the tiny silver, too. I ADORE the facing lion scalp of this...
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