Al Kowsky Posted November 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2022 I'm only going to post my top 5 coins for 2022 because I sold many more coins than I acquired 😌. The last few years I've been actively reducing my collection to ancient coins that still grab me 😊. The process of liquidation has been easier than I thought 😉. I'm posting these coins by age, with the oldest coin first. NVMIS FORVMS members are welcome to site a favorite if they wish 😍. All the Ptolemaic "hockey pucks" I acquired in the past had problems 😖, so I was happy to finally latch onto one that didn't. This coin really impressed me when I first saw it. The die engraving is exceptional for a late issue, it's well struck from fresh dies, It came from an important collection, & turned out to be a scarce unlisted variant (no periods separating the obverse inscription as seen on the reverse). This coin has crude die engraving, typical of Caracalla's war issues from this mint, but the mint state condition impressed me, so I snagged it. This coin was my favorite acquisition for 2022 🤩. Caracalla tetradrachms struck at the Jerusalem mint are rare & highly sought after. I spotted this one at CNG Triton XXV, where it had an estimate of $500.00. Bidding on the coin was spirited but I was determined to get it 🤨, & ended up paying nearly 3 times the estimate 😬. Another example of this coin type was auctioned by Heritage on November 6, 2020 for $10,500.00 😮, see the photo below. My example was struck from the same obverse die as the Heritage coin but the reverse die is completely different, see the comparison photo below. The lettering on the reverse of my coin is superior to the Heritage coin. For a long time I had been on the hunt for an affordable, mint state silver argenteus to go with my Diocletian era nummi, & scored this coin at a CNG auction ☺️. 28 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted November 26, 2022 · Patron Share Posted November 26, 2022 Beautiful coins! My favorite is the Aelia Capitolina tet of Caracalla from the Triton auction! What an acquisition for your collection!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted November 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2022 Love that Ptolemy bronze! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cazador Posted November 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2022 Hands down Ptolemy bronze, though I am very impartial to Caracalla Tetradrachms! Great year, congratulations @Al Kowsky 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted November 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2022 Wow, great acquisitions! I think my favorites are the Galerius argenteus and the Ptolemy bronze. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted November 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2022 Can't name a favorite, any of them would grace any collection of such types 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted November 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2022 That is one consistent collection. You must be one of the most disciplined collectors, with a top 5 and selling off coins too! Having said that, my favourite is the argenteus. That is a coin I'd like in my collection. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma78 Posted November 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2022 Congratulations! All great buys! Hard for me to pick a favorite because I like them each for different reasons. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted November 26, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 26, 2022 Love the Ptolemy III hockey puck! Gorgeous example of the type. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientJoe Posted November 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2022 That hockey puck is gorgeous! Congratulations on a great year! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted November 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2022 Stunning Ptolemaic and man that argenteus is in wonderful shape! Coingrats 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeandAcre Posted November 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2022 Magnificent, @Al Kowsky. I have to go with @CPK; those are both really exceptional for what are exceptional issues to begin with. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted November 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2022 Even though they're all great coins, I like the Caracalla from Jerusalem the most : fabulous coin Congrats on a great year Q 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted November 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2022 All of them are excellent, but the Ptolemy III is my favorite. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted November 26, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 Before I return to watching college football 🤓, I want to thank NVMIS FORVMS members for the comments & kind words ☺️. I consider myself fortunate to be the caretaker, past & present, of so many fine ancient coins & being able to share what little knowledge I have on the subject. Best wishes to everyone on this holiday weekend 😂. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di Nomos Posted November 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 26, 2022 I like the Ptolemy as well, but I collect ancient Greek coins so I'm biased! But the sheer weight of that thing must be impressive to hold. Well done on excellent acquisitions. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted November 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2022 Great looking "Five"! For me I just love the expressive Jerusalem Caracalla Tet...What more can I say....❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_collector Posted November 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 27, 2022 Nice additions this year, @Al Kowsky. Your Ptolemaic hockey puck is my favorite. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singig Posted November 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 27, 2022 My preferred coins are the Jerusalem tetradrahm and the large Ptolemaic. Congratulations ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted November 27, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 27, 2022 Excellent coins for 2022, Al! That Ptolemy III AE 40 has the quality of gravitas in my view - a wonderful example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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