Ancients: Imperfect owls, pick the fault of your choice.

I think I found a III that does not have an elongated flan that Im interested but the price is a little much

 

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Now that's a beauty Zohar.

 

Yes, it is. 5/5 strike 4/5 surfaces?

 

Great coins all. I agree as well, the older style is my favorite.

 

Doug, you are spot on ! Ch AU 5/5, 4/5 - https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinView.aspx?sc=286819

 

Here is my one and only Owl. I really don't know anything about these types (year or style?) as they aren't in my main collecting focus. I'm not bothered by the test cuts or graffiti, rather, I think it adds interest to the coin. I also loved the rainbow iridescence.

 

ecchh, that's an ugly owl => "man, I love it"!!

 

The eye on this coin is different to me. I'd like to see what someone who specializes in these would have to say about it. Eastern?

 

Hi Doug,
I apologize for a unintentionally misleading post. The receipt that came with the coin said "449-413 BC, possibly from eastern mint." That being said, the seller was uncertain and I have no idea as I don't know how to tell one from another.
Thanks for your opinion though, I certainly respect your knowledge in these areas.

 

Very Nice coins, i wonder If there is any Hadrian known with a owl
All the best,

Eric

 

Go to acsearch.com and type in "hadrian owl". You get
http://www.acsearch.info/search.htm...&it=1&es=1&ot=1&currency=usd&order=0&company=

Some of the returns are not Hadrian but get selected for the way the description was written. The big one is the Roman medallion which I can't afford.

 

Thank you doug,
Big money not in my range also, this one very rare.
Maybe Some day this quadrans
Eric