Bruttium. The Bretti: Nike/River God AR Drachm 18mm, 4.23gr. 216-214 BC Scheu 61. SNG Copenhagen 1624. Historia Numorum Italy 1963. KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip V AE18 uncertain mint in Macedon Head of the hero Perseus/horse prancing right 215 BC SNG Alpha Bank 1063-1066. Republican C. Q Antonius Balbus c. 83 BC AR Denarius Serratus 17mm, 3.95g Rome 83 BC Laureate head of Jupiter, S C behind. Q ANTO BALB (ANT and AL in monogram). Victory in quadriga right, holding wreath and palm, control letter underneath. RCV I 279 This is the principal coinage of the faction opposed to Sulla’s return to Rome and struck by special permission of the senate. ATTICA ATHENS CIRCA 165 B.C. NEW STYLE TETRADRACHM 30mm, 16.27g 165 BC Helmeted head of Athena, r. Owl standing r. on amphora; I on amphora; winged caduceus in l. field; DI below.AQE / POLU-XARM / NIKOG / QEMIS-TOKLH Thompson 379d The “new style” refers to the reverse with all devices inside a wreath. They called this style “stephanophoroi” and all the other kingdoms started copying.
Wow, JBG => all four of those babies are winners!! Congrats on closing-out the season with a bang!! (yummy) ... I like the snake on the 1st coin
Since this was your Holiday shopping, We will all be expecting one of these under our tree (I know you didn't buy all these beauties just for yourself).
here is mine, this 1 must have a bid cleaning, before posting. Obv: AYT TRA AΔPIANW KAIC CEB. Laureate head right, slight drapery. Rev: TIBEP KLAYΔ / L - AP. Tyche standing left, foot set on prow, holding bust and sceptre. Kindler 11; Rosenberger 13; SNG ANS 1114. Condition: Very fine. Weight: 10.00 g. Diameter: 22 mm.
I recall last year telling myself that I should not have bought things that would be in the mail during the Christmas rush just because it seemed like little things would be easily lost among all the parcels. All went well. I did it again this year buying eight ancients in the last couple weeks of which three are still awaiting delivery but should be here next week. Obviously I am not the only one who makes a rush toward the end of the year. All these look like nice coins to me. Okidoki: Best wishes on the cleaning. That looks like a nice coin below.
If there's ever a coin that looks like it should surprise you (the good kind), it's that one. Good luck, Oki-Doki
I save all these type photos. I have a growing file of useful images thanks to the creative folks here on CT! The US forum....... how to say this?, is less expressive!
Those are a great haul for an end of the year splurge. I'd take those all . I ended up getting one greek silver that may be posted next week. But I am happy with it.
Awesome haul!I did some last minute shopping too from spain. yesterday, so it probably wont make it for Christmas or this year...