Syracuse bronze with 1920's Swiss collector's ticket

Nice show-n-tell everyone thanks. Be safe

 

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I agree wit @dougsmit , I enjoy AR Fractionals. They were the real workhorse of daily transactions, and they had some cool variety. This one is from a COLONY of Syracuse.


Sicily, Kamarina.
AR litra, 11mm, 0.56g, 9h;
c. 461-440/35 BC.
Obv.: Nike flying left; below, swan standing left; all within wreath.
Rev.: KAMAPI-NAION; Athena standing left, holding spear; at her feet, shield.
Ref: Westermark & Jenkins series 2C; SNG ANS 1212-6.
Comments: From John - The ancient city of Kamarina was originally founded by Syracuse in the 6th century BC, but destroyed some 50 years later. It was rebuilt in 461 by the Genoans, under the Olympic charioteer Psaumis. Kamarina takes its place in the annals of weird history with the following episode. The people were plagued by a mysterious disease, which was widely thought to originate in the swamp north of the city. It was suggested that the swamp be drained, but the city’s oracle advised against it, as the swamp protected the city from invaders. The inhabitants rejected the oracle’s advice, drained the swamp, and were immediately invaded and exterminated by the Carthaginians.
Here is a litra minted during the safe, swampy days of the 5th century, with lovely detail all around and what they call a “find patina,” that is, only lightly cleaned and darkly toned.
Ex: @John Anthony

 

Great coin with a magnificent style, I'm envious !


Syracuse Agathokles 317-289 BC
SYPAKOSYWN. Head of Kore left
Bull butting left, two dolphins and linked VA in field
6.0 gr, 20 mm
Ref : Sear #1195 var

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@Cucumbor.....Lovely coin!....The detail of the reverse Wow!

 

Great coins everyone, thanks for sharing! I am definitely going to need to add a Hieron II/Poseidon bronze.

@dougsmit , thanks for sharing some of those smaller silver denominations (and I always enjoy your seemingly endless supply of interesting overstrikes).

@Kavax , that tiny oncia is fantastic!

@zumbly , that’s a long wait! Would love to see the tags from your coin once it finally arrives.

@Spaniard , love that photo of the theater, thanks for sharing.

@Cucumbor , incredible reverse, I love those dolphins.

 

I love it when a coin comes with an old ticket. Beautiful piece too!

 

very nice and great provenance to boot!.. i don't have one of that type yet, everyones sure makes me want to remedy that..(and its not that; i've not tried to win one in the past)

 

Great coins everyone, here's my bird.