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Message:: [QUOTE="Ancientnoob, post: 1680460, member: 44140"]It wouldn't be the first coin sniped by Ancientnoob, but it sure was gratifying. I strongly oppose paying to much for coins and even a coin I really want. I have long sought out this coin. For whatever reason I could never acquire one, weather coin was too worn, too expensive, lost by the seller or I was committed to another piece. For me this coin will be the end of a numismatic goal. I wanted both the Sidon Shekel and Arados Tetradrachm, both coins feature Lady luck, Fortuna or Tyche depending on the kind of kool-aid you drink. She was the god of luck, wealth and random events. These coins are about 26- 28 mm and 15 g of good silver minted in between the second and first century BC in the city of Arados (Aradus, Ardus, Ardos) in what is now modern Lebanon. I won the auction today and should have in hand soon. These are the sellers photos, clipped and pinned together by me. I selected this specimen because I thought it was centered enough for my liking, it has a strong 'mean' Tyche bust which I wanted. The reverse has the name of the city on the reverse right field, and on the left the date, and both Greek and Phoenician letters. Monogrammed MS. Nike (Victory) standing left holding wreath. Dated to 89 BC. I am eager to see what this coin looks like in "my hand" if it looks like the picture I would be more than pleased with the toning and condition of the coin.[/QUOTE]