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@kirispupis you never know. I think it would have!

@LONGINUS I hope so! If not, he can show it off as having a 1500+ year artifact and have a conversation about it.

I have never gotten a gift for my mailman. But this guy is very nice dude. I went to my LCS. This may be the last thing he wants, but I'm sure he excepts nothing. Hopefully he appreciates an ancient coin.

@Prieure de Sionwow, that obverse is unique and cool. Nice coin.

Sure, but it very likely is.

Merry Christmas, sounds like you had a good time! nice coin, looks like Philip I. Nice envelope pedigree.

I just posted about one of these on another thread, so I might as well link it here. I was wondering about the reference and to my surprise a user was kind enough to link a die match coin as an example. Caracalla AE33 of Antioch, Pisidia. AD 193-211. 26.9 g. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. COL CAES ANTIOCH, S-R, Men standing front, head right, crescent behind shoulders, holding Nike on globe and sceptre, left foot on bucranium, rooster at foot left. BMC 38; SNG France III, 1173-1174; Paris 94; SNG von Aulock 4933; SNG Fitz. 5126; Lockett 2947; SNG Lewis 1682.

@shanxi darn, looked super close to me. Thanks for the help

Thanks @shanxi appreciate it. Did you link me a possible OBV die match?

I think this attribution is correct, but I could be wrong. I am however looking for a reference link to this type if anyone could help. Caracalla from Pisidia, Antioch 198-217AD(maybe?) Obv; IMP PIVS AVG ANTONINVS Rev; COL CAES ANTIOCHIA SR (between who?) Grade; Fine? Weight: 26.9g Size: Roughly 33.4mm EDIT thanks to @shanxi I was able to find; Caracalla AE34 of Antioch, Pisidia. AD 193-211. 26.20 g. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. COL CAES ANTIOCH, S-R, Men standing front, head right, crescent behind shoulders, holding Nike on globe and sceptre, left foot on bucranium, rooster at foot left. BMC 38; SNG France III, 1173-1174; Paris 94; SNG von Aulock 4933; SNG Fitz. 5126; Lockett 2947; SNG Lewis 1682. EDIT #2 Die match - https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1660075 thanks @shanxi

Again.. sorry for the BAD photos..

Pardon my terrible pictures, I do not have a setup for taking good close ups or equipment. My latest is a Alexander III of Macedon Tetradrachm from the Amphipolis mint, Price# 123 Weight exactly at 17.2g Size roughly 22x24mm I got this coin for two reasons, I really liked the OBV style and face. And it's from an old Benjamin Maximillian Mehl (B. Max Mehl) collection.

@Kaleun96Thank you, this is wonderful.

Well, it was a blessing in that regard. When I was young I lost $11 at a gas station. Didn't hear the end of it. It made me ultra organized and aware of things on my persons. Thank my parents for being so hard about it.

Like most I have a bit of a lot. But after some time my focus turned to Greek. So I Mainly hunt Greek coins, specifically at this time things related to Alexander. I do love me so golden age Romans tho.

Let's see the relief on the shell!

Hi, Would love a WTB (want to buy) section that is transparent and others can comment on fair deal or authenticity. I'd like to suggest a coin and price range I'm looking for and others to see and consider selling. Edit: ops, ignore, I found the wanted section. Thanks.

@DonnaML Sure, you can look at it anyway you want. But I did not make this system, nor do I support the Christian church. I simply understand that it is nothing new , and that it's a standard which we as a society have used. But I will stick to the fact that there is nothing insensitive or offensive about it. BHonestly I don't see it. Sorry to offend I suppose. I don't mean disrespect or to offend.

@kirispupis I absolutely do no agree and think it is ridicules to associate "master bedroom" with slavery in any way, shape or form. I guess if Sega was still making gaming consoles, it would no longer be called a Sega Master System? The world has gone mad. But to be honest, I really do no care if the realtor decided to change it, that's on them to do. Just don't except me to conform to this. This does nothing but promote hate and divide further. We are all equal. I am no way responsible for the actions of people in the past simply because of my skin color. No one gets special treatment, nor am I the problem. And we ALL deal with bullshit that we find offensive. IMO, we need to be stronger and worry about important things instead of associating words with negatives every chance we get. And the reason I do no agree to with the realtor is because confirming to someone like this only enables bad behavior. I am not angry or have a temper either. And I would not care if the sciences adopted a new term for AD/BC or time measurements. It really does not matter, even if it is for stupid reasons. This world is diverse and can't please everyone. We just got what we go and its a way to measure. I think if adults in this world do not know that everyone is not Christian , then there is a huge problem, but I think they do, so you do not need to spread this "realization", we are all aware. For the record I do not practice any religion. Also I would like to end our debate, we have our views. I respect yours, even if I may not agree. Have great Holiday.

@kirispupis Well that is apple and oranges, you are talking swastikas vs a dating system based on a religious leader. There is nothing offensive about the AD/BC system, at all. To glorify Hitler is one thing. To accept BC/AD is another. The BC/AD system does not glorify Jesus or Christianity ..at all. Even if it was a bad thing, which it is not. Should we as a society be mad that fries are generally called French Fries? Like who cares. I am not sure how I feel about this coach either. He's hired to be a coach, not the moral police in HIS VIEWS. Does he think the origins supported slavery? Highly doubt it that was the case. Similar thing happened to the Cleveland Indians, now called the Guardians because some bright mind thought it was insensitive ? Since when is it insensitive to be called Indian? Strange world we live in. "as coach of the team he should obviously not have to face a symbol that offended him" That is ridiculous, he took the job, by the same argument, they should change it back because I'm sure there were people associated with the team that were offended that it was changed. There is a fine line between something that is actually offensive and immoral, and knit picking. The coach is knit picking. Changing AD / BC is knit picking.

it is really just a standard set long ago by someone whos views leaned one way over the other. You can argue this for numerous things, ways, and standards, but no need to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Christ existed, weather he was divine or not, does not matter. He shaped culture and religion on a mass scale going forward. You do not have to believe or support, but his impact, along with other religious cultures shaped this world. There is no need to get offended or even consider anything insensitive about this. Because there isn't. You simply have to look at it as a standard at the time, influenced by a huge historical figure, that is still in use today.

How amazing were the Roman engravers at this period? Holy smokes.

Man , aside from the spectacular coins. Most of these photos are amazing. Anyone without great equipment taking awesome photos on a standard phone? What your method? I seen a few on YouTube but I'm skeptical. Any info appreciated.

@robinjojo this the coin I have , it's Price 2949 and it is lifetime. Nice coin btw, quality example http://numismatics.org/pella/id/price.2949?lang=en