Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Coin #2 - Guess the CTer 2021
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="furryfrog02, post: 6451726, member: 41219"]Oof..........</p><p>First off... This is an absolutely <u><b>STUNNING</b></u> coin. The bust on the obverse is beautifully engraved. That coupled with a Nike reverse makes it an absolute winner in my book!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1256954[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Now....for who owns this amazing work of art...</p><p>I will vote for [USER=4298]@Cucumbor[/USER] . Why???? Why Not? </p><p>I've seen some of of Cucumbor's posts in the past and there have been some exquisite artistry displayed in the coins posted. That's not to say that the other contestants don't have beautiful coins...I'm just gonna go with my gut on this one and keep my fingers crossed.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1256958[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>For a coin, I will add my coin from Hieron II, minted not too long after OP's coin.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Syracuse, Sicily</p><p>Hieron II</p><p>274-216 BC</p><p>AE 19</p><p>Obverse: Diademed head of Poseidon left </p><p>Reverse: IEΡΩNOΣ, tripod flanked by dolphins; AY monogram below</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1256962[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="furryfrog02, post: 6451726, member: 41219"]Oof.......... First off... This is an absolutely [U][B]STUNNING[/B][/U] coin. The bust on the obverse is beautifully engraved. That coupled with a Nike reverse makes it an absolute winner in my book! [ATTACH=full]1256954[/ATTACH] Now....for who owns this amazing work of art... I will vote for [USER=4298]@Cucumbor[/USER] . Why???? Why Not? I've seen some of of Cucumbor's posts in the past and there have been some exquisite artistry displayed in the coins posted. That's not to say that the other contestants don't have beautiful coins...I'm just gonna go with my gut on this one and keep my fingers crossed. [ATTACH=full]1256958[/ATTACH] For a coin, I will add my coin from Hieron II, minted not too long after OP's coin. Syracuse, Sicily Hieron II 274-216 BC AE 19 Obverse: Diademed head of Poseidon left Reverse: IEΡΩNOΣ, tripod flanked by dolphins; AY monogram below [ATTACH=full]1256962[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Coin #2 - Guess the CTer 2021
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...