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<p>[QUOTE="Sallent, post: 2511407, member: 76194"]This is a tough one. If I had to choose today, I'd take the five coins below. If I had to choose tomorrow, it would probably be 5 different ones. I like all my coins, so I guess my top 5 changes on a daily basis depending on mood, but for tonight these are it.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]534281[/ATTACH]</p><p>Trajan Mars denarius: This one is consistently one of my favorites, as well as one of the first ancient coins I ever bought. I love Trajan, and the artistry and theme of this coin has me completely in love with it.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]534295[/ATTACH]</p><p>Trajan Tetradrachm of Tyre: I just got this one last week, so it still has that new car smell that makes me want to hold it and look at it every single day. I think it's awesome. It's got Trajan, an eagle, and Melqart (ie. Hercules).</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]534296[/ATTACH]</p><p>Kavadh I drachm: It's the portrait! Just look at it. Hands down one of the best portraits of any coin I have.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]534298[/ATTACH]</p><p>M. Cipius M.F. denarius: You all know the story of Goldilocks. Well, this coin is not too hot and not too cold, but just right. I love the portrait of Roma, and the toning adds that special touch to what is already a nice coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]534300[/ATTACH]</p><p>Istros drachm: This one is frequently in my top 5 favorites at any given time. Dolphin, eagle, and dual portraits = big win![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Sallent, post: 2511407, member: 76194"]This is a tough one. If I had to choose today, I'd take the five coins below. If I had to choose tomorrow, it would probably be 5 different ones. I like all my coins, so I guess my top 5 changes on a daily basis depending on mood, but for tonight these are it. [ATTACH=full]534281[/ATTACH] Trajan Mars denarius: This one is consistently one of my favorites, as well as one of the first ancient coins I ever bought. I love Trajan, and the artistry and theme of this coin has me completely in love with it. [ATTACH=full]534295[/ATTACH] Trajan Tetradrachm of Tyre: I just got this one last week, so it still has that new car smell that makes me want to hold it and look at it every single day. I think it's awesome. It's got Trajan, an eagle, and Melqart (ie. Hercules). [ATTACH=full]534296[/ATTACH] Kavadh I drachm: It's the portrait! Just look at it. Hands down one of the best portraits of any coin I have. [ATTACH=full]534298[/ATTACH] M. Cipius M.F. denarius: You all know the story of Goldilocks. Well, this coin is not too hot and not too cold, but just right. I love the portrait of Roma, and the toning adds that special touch to what is already a nice coin. [ATTACH=full]534300[/ATTACH] Istros drachm: This one is frequently in my top 5 favorites at any given time. Dolphin, eagle, and dual portraits = big win![/QUOTE]
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