What is your oldest ancient coin?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by LaCointessa, Nov 29, 2017.

  1. LaCointessa

    LaCointessa Well-Known Member

    Another roaring lion! I like them, Think I need one. Thanks for showing us this coin.
     
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  3. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Just got into this interesting thread. Here is my oldest coin.....
    EL Hemihekte ND Sardes Mint struck circa 620BD
    King Alyattes of Lydia 3280994l.jpg
     
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  4. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Great coins all
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    Ionia, Miletos
    AR
    6th century BC
    Lion right, roaring head turned back left/ star and pellets

    9mm .9g
     
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  5. LaCointessa

    LaCointessa Well-Known Member

    I am sure I was not the only one hoping to see your oldest ancient coin @panzerman. Thank you for showing us. I am not disappointed. It is gorgeous. The reverse of your coin appears to have four floors or levels (if we count the surface). It is an extraordinary coin.
     
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  6. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Thank you! These electrum coins are about 50/50 silver/gold content. The AV coins from Lydia came later circa 550BC.
    John
     
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  7. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    Yes you do. These lion/boar coins of the 5th Century BC, from Kyzicos, are not too expensive. You might be able to find one for around $75 if you look carefully

    Kyzicos Boar Hemiobol (2).jpg
     
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  8. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    My oldest 'Money' would be my collection of 'Cowrie Shells' (Shell, Gold-coated Bronze, Terracotta, Bone,). Cowrie shells were used as (Proto) money from the 18th century B.C. in China, Asia, Africa (and some parts of) Europe.

    Some examples of mine are:-


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    I guess that my oldest (dated) coin would be close to being my 'avatar'.

    MYSIA, Cyzicus, hemiobol, (Late) 7th Century-(early) 6th Century B.C. Electrum (6 mm, 0.50 gm. Head of Tunny right / Quadripartite incuse square. Hunter & Liewald 2.2; cf Von Fritze l 9 (twelfth stater); SNG France - ; Rosen 419 VF (1) MYSIA Kyzikos Hunter & Leiwald 2.2;.jpg
     
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