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<p>[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 4523597, member: 110226"]Throughout the better part of my life I have always been attracted to ideas of what constitutes the ideas of beauty, that which appeals to the heart, as well as the mind.</p><p><br /></p><p>What is the attraction of ancient coins? Is it their historical significance, as objects not only of commerce, but also statements of aspiration and values? Is it the subjects depicted on everyday coins used for daily transactions, as well as those designed to circulate throughout the ancient world? </p><p><br /></p><p>Clearly, as collectors, numerous attractions exist, and they are the driving factors why we do what we do. Personally I enjoy the beauty and individuality of ancient coins. Each coin is its own individual, with its own story.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here's a large early Roman Republic cast bronze semis, an Aes Grave, that has been in the collection for decades. This coin was purchased from Harlan Berk back in the 1990s. This special coin has been an important part of the Roman section of the collection.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anonymous. </p><p>Aes Grave, Cast bronze semis </p><p>Rome, 241-235 BC. </p><p>Helmeted head of Minerva or Roma left, S horizontally below/ Female </p><p>head left, sickle behind, S horizontally below. </p><p>Thurlow/Vecchi 37. Crawford 25/5. Haeberlin pl. 31. </p><p>Fine </p><p>141.6 grams</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1120686[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 4523597, member: 110226"]Throughout the better part of my life I have always been attracted to ideas of what constitutes the ideas of beauty, that which appeals to the heart, as well as the mind. What is the attraction of ancient coins? Is it their historical significance, as objects not only of commerce, but also statements of aspiration and values? Is it the subjects depicted on everyday coins used for daily transactions, as well as those designed to circulate throughout the ancient world? Clearly, as collectors, numerous attractions exist, and they are the driving factors why we do what we do. Personally I enjoy the beauty and individuality of ancient coins. Each coin is its own individual, with its own story. Here's a large early Roman Republic cast bronze semis, an Aes Grave, that has been in the collection for decades. This coin was purchased from Harlan Berk back in the 1990s. This special coin has been an important part of the Roman section of the collection. Anonymous. Aes Grave, Cast bronze semis Rome, 241-235 BC. Helmeted head of Minerva or Roma left, S horizontally below/ Female head left, sickle behind, S horizontally below. Thurlow/Vecchi 37. Crawford 25/5. Haeberlin pl. 31. Fine 141.6 grams [ATTACH=full]1120686[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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