A Wonderful Christmas Gift from my Wife.

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  1. BenSi

    BenSi Well-Known Member

    It has been a very Merry Christmas.

    20 years ago I acquired this tetarteron, An Alexius Constantinople issue, bronze in color it had an excellent obverse but the reverse was poor (Originally completely covered with verdigris and an uncertain attribution at that time.) I cleaned it and the reverse became VG, still not acceptable but I always loved the Christ portrait.

    Before anyone questions its condition, here is a pic from 2006, cleaning never really helped the reverse.

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    I had always wanted a tetarteron in a form of Jewelry. This was the coin I had chosen, I just never did it. I mentioned this to my wife early this year, I showed her the coin I had always wanted to wear.

    She surprised me for Christmas, her design, very unique, the jeweler just enhanced it. I have never seen a design like it.

    I love it and I love her. Here is the present I received tonight on this Christmas eve.

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    Have a very Merry Christmas All.
     
    BenSi, Dec 24, 2019
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  3. octavius

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    That is very attractive and unique. Your wife has good taste.
     
    octavius, Dec 24, 2019
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  4. ominus1

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    quite a gift! :)
     
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  5. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Well-Known Member

    That’s a wonderful gift, @BenSi ! You’re very fortunate because your wife’s love is a wonderful gift also. Have a Joyful Holiday!
     
    Deacon Ray, Dec 24, 2019
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  6. Marsyas Mike

    Marsyas Mike Well-Known Member

    That is one of the best pieces of coin jewelry I've seen - and I've collected mounted coins off and on for 20 years or so. You guys should consider going into business! Lovely work.
     
    Marsyas Mike, Dec 24, 2019
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  7. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Fantastic gift! BenSi:)

    Merry Christmas!
     
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  8. BenSi

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    Thank You very much, I relayed the compliment to Diane my wife. She blushed. She had the work done in Michigan, we are in FLA.
     
    BenSi, Dec 24, 2019
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  9. LaCointessa

    LaCointessa Well-Known Member

    A very handsome piece.

    Merry Xmas.
     
    LaCointessa, Dec 24, 2019
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  10. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    Very thoughtful gift. You can see the coin more often.

    Merry Christmas!
     
    happy_collector, Dec 24, 2019
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  11. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    What a thoughtful and beautiful gift! I like the way the coin is set such that the coin's reverse isn't against skin. :)
     
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  12. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    That's lovely! What a thoughtful gift! May the joy of the season continue throughout the year. :happy:
     
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  13. dougsmit

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    While I generally oppose sacrificing a coin to jewelry, this is the right coin for the job due to the reverse condition. The mount is beautiful.
     
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