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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Roerbakmix, post: 5608424, member: 100731&quot;]Though early medieval coinage has become the focus of my collection, I can not resist the occasional Greek, Roman or Celtic coin that grasp my attention. Especially when it&#039;s silver and heavy - a combination that hits a weak spot. </p><p><br /></p><p>When this coin arrived in my mailbox today, I was positively surprised by the weight of the enveloppe: indeed, the coin weights a serious 10.4 grams. This is more than the average sceatta (weight ranges between 0.7-1.2 grams) and a gentle physical reminder of other interesting collection area&#039;s beyond Anglo-Saxon. The coin in question is both cool (it shows complete die rust / die break on the obverse, which is apparently typical for this type, and a cool Greek hoplite on the reverse), and comes with an interesting provenance to Prof. Dr. J. van der Dussen, a well-known Dutch numismatist. </p><p><br /></p><p>Here is the coin:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1242050[/ATTACH]</p><p>GREEK, Anonymous. Denomination: AR Stater or , minted: Tarsos, Cilicia; 410-385 BC</p><p>Obv: Total die break or corrosion; should show a warrior, holding two spears in right hand, on horse galloping left; to right, bee upward</p><p>Rev: TRZ (Tarsus), hoplite wearing Corinthian helmet, kneeling right, in defensive position holding spear and shield.</p><p>Weight: 10.4g; Ø:22mm. Catalogue: SNG France 211-212; Chandon 635-636. Provenance: Ex. collection Prof. Dussen; Ex. Auktion Hirsch Feb 2003; acq.: 01-2021</p><p>Die break on obverse die typical for issue; flan-crack or test cut </p><p><br /></p><p>Please show cool Greek coins with hoplites![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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