Top 5 of 2016

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Nicholas Molinari, Dec 14, 2016.

  1. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    I didn't buy many coins this year but here are the highlights:

    Gela tetradrachm (not rare but I like it)

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    Neapolitan quarter(?) unit (unique variety, missing from Potamikon)

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    MAMAR tetras (second known, only example in private hands)

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    Agyrion hemilitron (not rare but a must-have for the enthusiast)
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    Assorus tetras (very rare, the only example clearly showing all the human facial features- the others aren't as clear, a nose here, eye there, etc.)
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    Overall it was a great year, especially with the release of the book. I'll be shifting my focus to silver now. I'm much more conservative bidding on silver so I hope that doesn't translate to very few coins! There are a few bronzes I'm on the lookout for but I doubt they'll appear any time soon.
     
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  3. Pellinore

    Pellinore Well-Known Member

    Great and interesting coins! I was struck by the Assorus tetras with the double human bull, what an interesting type!
     
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  4. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    A very neat group!
     
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  5. ancientone

    ancientone Well-Known Member

    Awesome coins Nick! You must have one of every MFB available.
     
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  6. silverbullion

    silverbullion Active Member

    Very nice coins. I hope you don't mind me asking, but which book are you in reference to? Thanks.

    P.S. I am a complete newbie when it comes to ancient coins. I find ancient coins and the history attached to it fascinating to say the least.
     
  7. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Great group Nicholas.
     
  8. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    My book: http://www.archaeopress.com/Public/...asp?id={630D98AF-05CE-4C17-B530-6CD7DF4DA048}

    Also available in limited edition hardcover (only from the authors, not the publisher).
     
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  9. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    Ha. I wish! At least I have pictures of them all :)
     
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  10. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I think you have a thing for man-faced bulls. All nice!
     
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  11. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    FANTASTIC @Nicholas Molinari ! Love the MFB's, and enjoy your captures. Your Neapolitan, Agyrion, Assorus double-Bull are really nice! I enjoy your book, and am looking for your AR version!
     
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