[Poll-4] #4 ancientcoinguru vs #29 Theodosius (Round 1) CIT 2018

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Hard to decide between these coins. Both are fantastic!

 

Now, this is my type of match.
@ancientcoinguru The Perrhaiboi trihemiobol isn't something you see every day. Interesting that they appear to have more in common, ethnically, with the Thessalonians; but seem to have taken their Celator queues from their neighbors to the north; The Macedonians or Thraco-Macedonian tribes. Without seeing the info on your coin, (which I wasn't familiar with the type) I would assume it to be an archaic fraction from Macedon. I like the mood that goes with Athena examining her helmet.

Theory: I know the Greeks continually fought with each other after the Greco-Persian wars, but I don't know in which occupations or at which times the Thessalonians were involved. Could the reverse, with Athena examining the helmet and in a non commanding position represent a time of peace?

@Theodosius That is one of the cleanest obverse portraits I've seen on a Campania didrachm. Naturally smooth fields and even tone makes it look like it's nearly machined. The closest ancient I've seen in resemblance to Lady Liberty on the Morgan dollar. Style points for the music note disguised as a ladle.

 

You guys are making it really tough! Again both coins have exceptional designs, interesting histories, again I will gave it more thought....before I cast my vote.
John

 

This one closes in about 8 hours folks. Feel free to weigh in!

 

Again, a tough choice between two very interesting coins !

Q

 

Another great contest comes to a close between two great members.

Results
#4 @ancientcoinguru - 118 Winner
#29 @Theodosius - 78

Theodosius came out on top in the eye appeal category with his beautiful entry but ancientcoinguru took the bargain and interest categories to come out on top. Congratulations and thank you to both our players.

@ancientcoinguru will advance to play the winner of the @frankjg vs @Nicholas Molinari match.

 

Congrats @ancientcoinguru !

Kuddos @Theodosius

Q

 

Well played @ancientcoinguru !

I really like your coin.

Now I can relax and spectate.

 

Nice job @ancientcoinguru!! Good luck in the next round.

 

Congrats to two excellent competitors Wish you well in next round @ancientcoinguru!!!!

 

I cast 2 votes for the Perrhaiboi coin and 1 for the Neapolis, but gosh, @Theodosius, it really is an awesome coin. Congrats, @ancientcoinguru, and nice job, both of you!