NYINC Acquisitions?

Awesome photos, JA ... man, I never get tired of living vicariously through you cool coiners!! (keep-up the good work!!)

Oh, and that's a killer example, Carthago (yah, I kinda figured that you'd be the dude to out-class my sweet Santa-sleigh example) ... good on ya, my friend (great coin, congrats)




Hey, our examples are actually kinda different, eh? (that's awesome)

... oh great, now I want "both" types!!



Thanks again, fellas (great thread)

 

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I didn't ask the dealer the identity of the collector. It's possible.

 

As someone who was unable to attend, it's very pleasing to see these stories and coins posted. At least vicariously I can feel like I was there!

 

A whole tray of Athenian tets.

I had the chance to buy four for nigh of $300. But I did not have the funds to make the purchase.

 

I won two lots in Triton:





I also bought privately two victoriati from the same group as the first coin, Crawford 97/1a and 97/1b, but no pics.

 

Picked up a few items but I'm slowly taking pictures and putting them in my spreadsheet. The show was pretty fun and yeah the prices are definitely higher. Glad to see everyone's pickups.

 

I did a double take of the Owl tray and think the one you chose is a major score, but it's really the pic of the Museum notes, trail mix and sandwich baggie that is making my day. You are the numismatic road warrior, my friend (even if you took the train ). Kudos!

 

Gosh, almost worth an actual knife fight. Simply amazing specimen. Congrats!

 

Wow! Those are fabulous examples! Congrats on your new additions.

 

That is a very high grade coin but I wonder if I am imagining something. Is there a weak horse head on the helmet just left of the plume? It would wear off a coin before it got to EF but must be a mirage/glare since it was not described. I find it a bit odd that Steve's coin has the plume cocked back covering this area but his is worn to the point that it would not show. While this coin is clearly the best, I will have to say I prefer Steve's reverse die style with those Northern Canada grade antlers and stronger dogs. There are always differences in die quality in our coins but it takes quite a bit more than this to offset EF vs. F. Both are coins I would welcome in my collection.

 

WOW, awesome, well done, and congratulations! Fun to be in the pit... spoiling for a good fight! Especially if the opponent is tough...and you WON! Fun fun!

 

I had a great time at NYINC. Saw lots of coins and friends. I made it to the Ancient Coin Collectors Guild meeting, something all of us need to support to protect the future of our hobby. Oh, and I bought a few things.

Won this Lentelus Spinther denarius (ex Eton College Collection) in Triton XX. It was my only win in that sale out of 4 targets:



Bought this Brutus denarius, Crawford 501/1, at the bourse for which I'm hoping to find an old provenance:



Bought this slightly damaged (scratched), but scarce and complete AE Double Litra, Crawford 16/1a (ex Vecchi 3), at the bourse:



Bought this scarce AE Aes Grave Semiuncia, Crawford 14/7 (ex NAC 9):



I bought a nice balance of silver and bronze. I also scored something I've wanted at the book auction. I'm already looking forward to next year.

 

i am speechless, what a great Brutus

 

Good thing I didn't see those Owls. Would have been even more broke if I saw them. Might have to ask you to be my owlman next year at the show.

 

What the devil did you do? Cross the George Washington Bridge 10 times?

 

Crazy huh? But I shit you not. Between the Penna and Jersey Turnpikes and the various bridges and Lincoln Tunnel, you get taken to the cleaners!

 

I know........I live here.

 

We like to blame it on Mayor De-'Blase'-O......

 

Here's my wife's first Hadrian's travels denarius, purchased at the show:

 

I love to cherry-pick through bags of LRB's. One dealer had about twenty bags of coins from a recent hoard find, all with the same mineral patina - they could probably be cleaned up somewhat...



I found a few decent common coins from this hoard, and then I came across this - A SECVRITAS follis of Constantine I. If you don't know the types, this might look like just another LRB, but these are actually quite rare, thought to have been issued for CI and Licinius from late 312 to May of 313. This may be my cherry-pick of the year - nice examples of these types sell for hundreds of dollars to LRB specialists.