Agricantus' top ten for 2021

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Agricantus, Dec 22, 2021.

  1. Agricantus

    Agricantus Allium aflatunense

    2021 was a surprisingly good collecting year. I found a new interest in cult statues and continued collecting Liberalitas/Congiarium types.

    10 Gordian III, Aphrodisias, Cult statue between priestess and urn/altar? Ver yrare
    9 Crispina, Hypaipa, Cult statue of Artemis Anaitis, extremely rare
    8 MA, Magnesia /Meandrum, Cult statue of Artemis Leukophrys with 2 nikai, ex Prof. Dr. Peter Robert Franke
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    7 Nerva, Congiarium, sestertius
    6 Domitian, German captive presenting shield, sestertius ex Vintangelo
    5 Trajan, Daican mourning, sestertius ex Antonie Carmona, budget edition. Always wanted one, but not willing to spend too much on the type
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    4 Victoriatus, Q symbol. Good strike, details, very pretty in hand
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    3 Demetrios Aniketos, Bactria, Tet. Love the history of the kingdom, would like to have more coins from other rules. Will settle for this for now and foreseeable future.
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    2 Trajan, denarius, Mars and a kneeling Dacian. Scarce
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    1 Octavian, Cistophoric Tet, Pergamon. Won't win any concours d'elegance, but I still can't believe I got it for a decent price given the competition for silver this year
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    0 Trajan (so easy to recognize even in VG condition), Alexandria drachm ex Dattari. Snakes are always welcome in my house. I wanted more but got creamed in the auctions.
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  3. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    Great selections, @Agricantus.

    My favorites are your snake biga, the Bactria tet, and the Domitian sestertius. I also like the fine Octavia portrait of your #1 coin. Thanks for sharing.
     
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    My fav is Octavian, Cistophoric Tet, Pergamon
     
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  5. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    I'd rather Crispina with the statue of Artemis. Selective collection. Cheers..
     
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  6. Spaniard

    Spaniard Well-Known Member

    Very nice selection....Love #9 The Crispina, #6 Domitian and #2 The Trajan Denarius.......Congrats on a nice 12 months collecting.
     
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  7. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    My favorite is the Octavian cistophoric tet also, congrats

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  8. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Crispina is my favorite of the group but all are worthy selections.
     
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  9. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    All great coins, but I would love that Octavian in my collection, great buying. Congrats.
     
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  10. Gam3rBlake

    Gam3rBlake Well-Known Member

    Nice ones!

    You got a Q issue victoriatus just like mine! ^_^

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  11. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    I like the Crispina the most, followed by the Domitian sestertius! A wonderful collecting year for you. Very desirable coins! May 2022 bring you joy in collecting.
     
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  12. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    7, 8, and 9 for me. I've liked the MA from Magnesia ad Meandrum type for years but have never pulled the trigger on one for some reason. I find the Nerva congiarium a very attractive example, especially the reverse.
     
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  13. DonnaML

    DonnaML Well-Known Member

    All really interesting and impressive. My favorites are 1, 2, 3, and 6.
     
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  14. Curtisimo

    Curtisimo the Great(ish)

    These are all great. #1, 2 and 3 are the standouts for me. That Bactrian in particular is enviable. Great year!
     
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