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<p>[QUOTE="Collect89, post: 1887377, member: 15445"]<b>I've enjoyed every post in this thread. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> My suggestion to the OP is to go to a coin show & befriend a reputable dealer or two. Show them your list & buy an ancient lady coin that speaks to you.</b></p><p><br /></p><p>This Faustina coin spoke to me at a show. I thought it was great that her ear was fully struck. It's not a bronze example but it was less than $100.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]321178[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]321177[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>There are some great lady Gods (Goddesses) depicted on Greek coins. Here are a couple coins of Athens depicting Athena. These examples are not in the $100 budget category. However, I have seen several good looking Tetradrachms with Athena & Owl for less than $200.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]321180[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]321179[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Collect89, post: 1887377, member: 15445"][B]I've enjoyed every post in this thread. :) My suggestion to the OP is to go to a coin show & befriend a reputable dealer or two. Show them your list & buy an ancient lady coin that speaks to you.[/B] This Faustina coin spoke to me at a show. I thought it was great that her ear was fully struck. It's not a bronze example but it was less than $100. [ATTACH=full]321178[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]321177[/ATTACH] There are some great lady Gods (Goddesses) depicted on Greek coins. Here are a couple coins of Athens depicting Athena. These examples are not in the $100 budget category. However, I have seen several good looking Tetradrachms with Athena & Owl for less than $200. [ATTACH=full]321180[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]321179[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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