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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Di Nomos, post: 8111703, member: 100847&quot;]I&#039;m doing this on my phone, so apologies for any quirky spelling errors!!</p><p><br /></p><p>I won&#039;t write too much, just show the coins. Only bought five this year, which is about average for me. I strive for the best quality possible, but as you will see, some compromises need to be made to get the types I&#039;m after. I&#039;ll show them in order of purchase.</p><p><br /></p><p>First up, stater from Olympia. Struck 332 BC for the 112th ancient olympics. Has some wear and a few scrapes, but has an excellent portrait of Zeus. This coin used to be in Ancient Joe&#039;s collection and I&#039;m using his excellent photo. This is a type I&#039;ve really wanted.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1411445[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Second is a tetradrachm from Ainos in Thrace, struck c. 450 BC under Antiadas. A rare type with the magistrates name on the reverse and the ethnic on Hermes petasos. Some double striking on the reverse,&nbsp; but an excellent head of Hermes. Also notable for being ex: Salvesen, Gillet and Consul Weber collections.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1411448[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This next coin was bought as an unsold lot from the same auction as above. I&#039;ve wanted a gold coin, and love the series from Lampsacus. There are some incredible coins minted in Lampsacus, and whilst this isn&#039;t the best die combination, it&#039;s still very fine style. This didn&#039;t sell because of the obvious test cut I assume, and iit has a few other marks, but having it in hand, I&#039;m drawn&nbsp; to the face and don&#039;t even notice the cut.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mysia, Lampsacus stater, c. 370 BC. Head of maenad (female follower of Dionysus) on the obverse and forepart of Pegasus on the reverse.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1411456[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Next purchase was from NAC&#039;s Nov auction. It is an octadrachm from Alexander I of Macedon, struck c. 492 - 480 BC. Weighs 27.80 grams and the extra size makes it stand out in the tray. It&#039;s quite nice style for the type and has an impressive provenance having been in the Prospero, Rosen, Gillet, Jamieson and Prowe collections. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1411457[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly an unsold lot from the same auction. It&#039;s an electrum stater from Kyzikos struck 550 - 500 BC. The figure on the obverse has variously been described as Kore-Persephone, a harpy or just a female bust. I like the pleasant archaic style and that she is holding the tunny fish by the tail, it&#039;s just a design I really like.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1411458[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Overall, very happy with my year and how my collection is growing. Hopefully some coins here that others might like to see also.</p><p><br /></p><p>Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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