Merry Christmas (New Coin)

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by CoinBlazer, Dec 25, 2019.

  1. CoinBlazer

    CoinBlazer Numismatic Enthusiast

    From the CoinBlazer family and yours truly, we wish upon you happy holidays and a great new year!

    I traded with a member here my Scarrus Denarius for this coin!
    (I'll keep the name confidential, and the trader may disclose himself if he wishes.)

    Herennius Etruscus, Roman Empire
    AR tetradrachm
    Obv: EPENN ETPOY ME KV DEKIOC KECAP. bare-headed draped bust right, one dot below
    Rev: DHMARC EX OVCIAC, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings open, wreath in beak, S C below
    Mint: Antioch
    Date: 250-251 AD
    Ref: Prieur 628; BMC 610

    herenetrus.JPG
    Definitely a worthy trade for me!

    Cheers,
    Michael
     
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  3. dougsmit

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    Trades are great when both parties believe they did well. Congratulations on a nice coin with an eagle with attitude. Perhaps this is why today we eat turkeys and salute eagles???
    https://www.fi.edu/benjamin-franklin/franklin-national-bird
     
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