I guess this a good opportunity to present myself.
My name is Panos I am from Corinth, Greece.
For the last two years I have been trying to be a member at the CT forum for quite some time but for some strange reason the administrators would not accept my application.
I really admire the ethos and the wealth of knowledge of all of you guys.
I am grateful that this forum gave me the opportunity to have a more active participation.
In Greece the law for owing ancient artifacts is very strict and it is very difficult and time consuming to legally acquire an ancient coin.
I can bother you with the details of this odyssey in another post, if you like.
The only ancient coin I presently own is this owl bought from Numismatik Naumann auction 91 two years ago.
I would really appreciate your comments especially regarding its authenticity.
ATTICA. Athens. Tetradrachm (Circa 454-404 BC). Weight: 17.21 g. Diameter: 26 mm. (seller's picture)
I am afraid that for the time being the only contribution to this forum would be photos of the sites that surround me and were the birthplace of many of the coins featured in this forum. I feel really blessed that in a distance from 5 minutes up to two hours from my home I can be at places that have such a fascinating history and aura.
For start here are some photos of the temple of Apollo at Ancient Corinth and the citadel of Akrokorinthos taken this winter (it snows once in a blue moon).