Last Coin of the Year

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Aethelred, Dec 19, 2018.

  1. Aethelred

    Aethelred The Old Dead King

    While not my last purchase of the year, this coin arrived today from Switzerland, so it will probably be the last coin I actually receive this year.

    It is a Tetradrachm of Nero from the Alexandria mint issued in AD 66-67. I have been looking for an example of this type that combined a price I could live with and a coins I would be happy with.

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    Aethelred, Dec 19, 2018
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    A nice example.
     
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Wow. The whole hull of the ship is on the flan.

    I'm jealous. Want one of these, but haven't found the right one yet. That one would've certainly met my criteria.
     
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  5. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    That is ONE. LOVELY. TET! Great addition to your collection, @Aethelred!
     
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  6. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Congrats! That is a great coin. Nice portrait and an even better reverse.
     
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  7. Ryro

    Ryro Trying to remove supporter status

    Fantastic toning, portrait, awesome style of ship on the reverse:wideyed: I have been looking for an Alexandrian Nero tet. Wish I had one. Then we'd have a pair of tets between us:joyful:
     
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  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Fantastic coin @Aethelred. Love that reverse!
     
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  9. Aethelred

    Aethelred The Old Dead King

    Now I need one with the lighthouse!
     
    Aethelred, Dec 19, 2018
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  10. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Congratulations on your Nero tetradrachm! I also got a registered letter from Switzerland today...not ancient
    MS-64 France Louis Philippe AV 20 francs 1831-A:)
    Maison Palambo Auction.
     
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  11. Aethelred

    Aethelred The Old Dead King

    @panzerman Since it is also from Switzerland it would not be off topic to show it in this thread.
     
    Aethelred, Dec 19, 2018
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