Kazuma78

15 hours ago, filolif said:

Here's the most recent coin I've received. A beautiful Lysimachos tetradrachm. Still waiting on a few others to be shipped.

That's a beauty! Here is my latest:

4 minutes ago, Qcumbor said:

Great acquisitions @Kazuma78

I'm awaiting two coins from the last Leu auction (ex Adrian Lang collection) stuck at the customs as of late. I will post them as soon as they arrive 

Q

Sounds awesome! Can't wait to see them! I'm hoping for something from NAC, but I'm not holding my breath. 

23 minutes ago, Alegandron said:

Couple of those really cool Osca coins:

I have had these for a while, but they are always so cool.

AR

OSCA Spain AR silver denarius 204-154 BC. Head r beard -N behind - Horseman spear, Iberian PMAN BOLSCAN Burgos 1501 Villaronga 3

 

AE

Spain Osca Æ Semis 25mm 8.0g 1st C BCE Bearded male hd R Horseman galloping R holding spear star SNG Cop 325 Burgos 1918

Those are nice examples too! I love the toning on the denarius! 

31 minutes ago, Theodosius said:

My wife bought this for me for Christmas in 2020. I have wanted this type for 30 years.

There are still a couple of Carthaginian tetradrachm types left that I might be able to afford, then the crazy rarities are left. 🙂

Sicily, Entella (“The Camp”)

Siculo-Punic, AR Tetradrachm, 350-320/315 BC, 17.07 grams, 23mm

Obverse: Anepigraphic Koré head right, hair pulled back with crown of ears, earring and necklace.

Reverse: Anepigraphic horse prancing right, lifting right front leg. Palm tree behind, all on exergual line.

References: MIAMG.5512 var. (5000) CPS.81 pl. 3 (A/ 25' - R/ 73) (6 existing specimens) GC.6431 var. (1750) HGC 2, 270; Jenkins 1977, nos. 77-85.

Pedigree: From the Luc Corso collection, with export certificate (No. 216287).

Perfectly centered on both sides. Nice, well struck portrait. Small metal defect under Koré's chin. Old collection grey patina with golden highlights on the right.

Rarity: R2 (6 known specimens)

John

What a wonderful gift and piece! That is a great coin. 

56 minutes ago, AncientNumis said:

WOW love them! Your coins are all so wonderful 🙂
And welcome - it is super nice to have such great collectors like you join. 

Thanks! It's always fun to share my coins with people that appreciate and enjoy them as much as I do. 

On 5/25/2022 at 6:43 PM, Ryro said:

Beautiful coins! I want both. Recently I lost out on one of the, surprisingly rare compared to the silver, bronzes of the type. However, I've a third option, the drachm of Demetrius Poliorketes:

 

I would like to get this type as a nice drachm or tetradrachm but it's popular so it can be a tough one to win. 

35 minutes ago, dougsmit said:

Very nice group.  I tend to prefer coins from before and after the Hellenistic period so I have relatively few of interest to big silver collectors and many of mine are low grade.  One I like despite those problems is this Demetrios Poliorketes tetradrachm.  Due to the right end of the prow, it is the thickest silver coin I have. 

The same design comes in a small AE.

Doug, you are right about how amazingly thick that type is. I was surprised by it when I saw a couple at the ANA show last August. The prow is the highest relief I've seen on an ancient coin, besides an Aegina turtle/tortoise stater. 

19 minutes ago, TheTrachyEnjoyer said:

Very nice! That lysimachus and Syracuse tet are amazing!

Is the Owl a transitional right before mass issues? Unusual and interesting reverse!

Thanks! The owl is a transitional issue right before mass emission, but it's hard to tell exactly when it was issued. I liked that it was a little earlier and different than my mass emission example so I decided to give it a new home. 

Here are some of my tetradrachms I have photos of readily available. 

7 minutes ago, Spaniard said:

@Kazuma78...Wonderful coins!

Love the Bolskan silver, Here's my bronze equivalent....

Spain, Bolskan (Osca). Circa 150-100 BC. AE Unit (10.35 gm, 24mm).
Obverse: Bearded head right; dolphin behind.
Reverse: "BOLSKAN" in Celt-Iberian in exergue, rider on horse right, holding spear; star behind.
CNH 8; SNG BM Spain 734; SNG Copenhagen 325. VF.

Thanks! That bronze is also quite nice! It seems sometimes difficult to find these well detailed and struck. 

1 minute ago, Curtisimo said:

Beautiful as always @Kazuma78.  Here is my Victoriatus.

Roman Republic
Anonymous 
AR Victoriatus, mint in Sicily, struck ca. 211-208 BC
Dia.: 17 mm
Wt.: 3.3 g
Obv.: Head of Jupiter right
Rev.: ROMA; Victory right crowning trophy
Ref.: Crawford 70/1, Brinkman Group B

Thank you! Your Victoriatus is also a lovely specimen! 

Hey everyone! I got the invite to join this forum coming over from CT, so here I am! Good to see all the familiar names. Here are some additions from this year I had not posted yet to keep content coin related: