lordmarcovan

It's my own fault.

I guess the modern stuff in there was "cultural heritage", too?

Just received this from Germany. The rim nick is accurately described in the auction, but I originally viewed it in the original German (which I don't speak), and overlooked it in the photos until too late. Too bad- the coin is otherwise decent, but the rim damage is pretty evident. I should have looked more carefully (and translated the description) before bidding. I have inquired about a return. If they don't accept returns, I suppose I will just have to sell it at a loss. Lesson learned. It's not a bad example, aside from the rim hit. https://auktion.rhenumis.de/en-us/auctions/lots/33459

Thanks. It’s good to hear you say that. Wow- a gold octopus! Amazing!

I’ve got images from NGC. No grade yet.

Judaea. My CoinTalk Secret Santa recipient is getting this one, among other baubles. (Not my Secret Saturnalia recipient here- he's getting something else.) Next: earthen patina.

That's a nice Nero, all right. I like the portrait. My nicest Nero (currently my only Nero) is this:

Lovely. Mine happens to currently be the oldest coin in my collection.

What's not to love about those beautiful flying horsies?

I never cease to be amazed at y'all, with all the Top Ten yearly lists and the pie charts and and the extensively detailed data. I wish my recordkeeping was that good.

Several times a year. The Caligula as I bought for my 12C set is due to arrive from Germany today.

Next, another sword-wielding person or critter.

Great stuff. I posted my faves over on the CoinTalk thread.

Grades are in. About as expected.

Rec'd my assignment and my outgoing gift has now begun its transit to the opposite side of the globe. I hope it reaches its destination by the 17th (I'm optimistic that it will).

Congrats on your Otho! Here is mine, currently off at NGC. I got the images, but no grade yet.

It seems I must wait until December 1st to be paired. The anticipation of that alone is strong. Though I’m not yet paired, I already have a good idea what I’m going to send my future partner, unless I discover they’re really passionate about something else.

I’m in, and will ship internationally.

NGC Photovision images are here. Prong-free pix at last!

NGC Photovision images are here.

Athena is awesome!

"Sunken city" definitely has a romantic ring to it. One wonders how many of those coins now sleep in the deep...

I like these. 🙂

Macedon. Alexander the Great lifetime drachm.

I just love this little coin. The owl looks as though he's had a lot of caffeine. Greece (Spartans in Taras, Calabria, Italy): ca. 302-281 BC silver drachm Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing helmet with figure of the monster Scylla hurling a stone. Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing, TAP left, ZOP (magistrate’s name) over olive branch. Issuer: Spartan colony of Taras in Calabria. Specifications: Silver, 16.9 mm maximum diameter, weight 3.233 g, die axis 180°. Grade: NGC XF; Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5, cert.# 4280918-003. Purchased raw. Reference: Vlasto 1049; SNG ANS 1303; HN Italy 975; BMC Italy p. 201, 309; SGCV I 367.* Provenance: Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, USA, 28 June 2017.* Prior provenance to Art of Money, Portland, Oregon, USA. Notes: This is an exceptional example of the artistry on the coinage of the Spartan colony in Taras, Calabria, situated at the southern tip of Italy. The city was later known to the Romans as Tarentum. The modern Italian city is called Taranto. Comments: This is one of my favorite coins. I love that startled-looking little owl.