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0 Comments 0 Shares 557 Views - Don't let this coin fly away! Add this legendary Pegasus coin to your collection today at https://www.ebay.com/itm/326186321991 🪽
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Thought this article was interesting. Happy they were able to show pics of the different coins found.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tenea-rare-coins-aqueduct-roman-emperor-hadrian-greece-archaeologists/?intcid=CNR-02-0623 Thought this article was interesting. Happy they were able to show pics of the different coins found.0 Comments 0 Shares 751 Views - Get ready to shine this holiday season with these unique pieces made from ancient coins! Bid now at Heritage Auctions and treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to a one-of-a-kind gift that they'll treasure forever! Bid now at https://jewelry.ha.com/itm/estate-jewelry/lots/ancient-coin-gold-jewelry-total-3-items-/a/172350-73030.s?type=lotlink--consignment-dailystatus !
0 Comments 0 Shares 434 Views - Introducing an exquisite piece of history - the Heraclius Constantine Gold Byzantine Empire Coin! Crafted between 613-641 AD, this coin has stood the test of time and remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Byzantine Empire. The coin has been certified by NGC, ensuring its authenticity and quality. Don't miss the opportunity to add this stunning piece of history to your collection. Own a piece of the Byzantine Empire's legacy today at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/325041643765
#NGC #Ancient #Gold #Nummismatics #CoinCollecting0 Comments 0 Shares 545 Views - Own a piece of history with this ancient Aradus Phoenicia coin featuring a bee on the obverse and a stag with a palm tree on the reverse - symbols of hard work, prosperity, and success. Don't miss the chance to own a stunning piece of ancient culture!
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The bee, a symbol of hard work and industry, was highly regarded in ancient times. It was also associated with the goddess Artemis, who was worshipped in Aradus. The palm tree, on the other hand, represented abundance and prosperity. These two images together create a powerful message of success and growth.
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#Ancient #WorldCoins #Silver #NGC #CoinCollecting0 Comments 0 Shares 606 Views - Picked up this nice Greek coin at a local show. Wasn't specifically looking for ancients at this particular show, but saw this one amongst slabbed US coins.
From the era of Achaeus the Usurper, 220-214 BC.
Achaeus (Ancient Greek: ἈχαιÏŒς, Akhaios; died 213 BC) was a general and later a separatist ruler of part of the Greek Seleucid kingdom. He was the son of Andromachus, whose sister Laodice II married Seleucus Callinicus, the father of Antiochus III the Great[1] He accompanied Seleucus Ceraunus, the son of Callinicus, in his expedition across mount Taurus against Attalus I, and after the assassination of Seleucus Ceraunus revenged his death; and though he might easily have assumed the royal power, he remained faithful to the family of Seleucus.
In 223 BC Antiochus III, the successor of Seleucus Ceraunus, appointed him to the command of all Asia Minor on the western side of Mount Taurus. Achaeus recovered all the districts which Attalus had gained on the Seleucids once more; but being falsely accused by Hermeias, the minister to Antiochus, of intending to revolt, Achaeus assumed the title of king in self-defence, and ruled over the whole of Asia on the western side of the Taurus. As long as Antiochus was engaged in the war with Ptolemy IV of Egypt, he could not march against Achaeus; but upon the conclusion of a treaty with Ptolemy, he crossed the Taurus, uniting his forces with Attalus, and in one campaign deprived Achaeus of his dominions and took Sardis (with the exception of the citadel). After sustaining a siege of two years, the citadel at last fell into the hands of Antiochus in 213, through the treachery of Bolis (who had been employed by Sosibius, minister to Ptolemy). Bolis pledged to deliver Achaeus to safety, but turned him over to Antiochus, who immediately put him to death.Picked up this nice Greek coin at a local show. Wasn't specifically looking for ancients at this particular show, but saw this one amongst slabbed US coins. From the era of Achaeus the Usurper, 220-214 BC. Achaeus (Ancient Greek: ἈχαιÏŒς, Akhaios; died 213 BC) was a general and later a separatist ruler of part of the Greek Seleucid kingdom. He was the son of Andromachus, whose sister Laodice II married Seleucus Callinicus, the father of Antiochus III the Great[1] He accompanied Seleucus Ceraunus, the son of Callinicus, in his expedition across mount Taurus against Attalus I, and after the assassination of Seleucus Ceraunus revenged his death; and though he might easily have assumed the royal power, he remained faithful to the family of Seleucus. In 223 BC Antiochus III, the successor of Seleucus Ceraunus, appointed him to the command of all Asia Minor on the western side of Mount Taurus. Achaeus recovered all the districts which Attalus had gained on the Seleucids once more; but being falsely accused by Hermeias, the minister to Antiochus, of intending to revolt, Achaeus assumed the title of king in self-defence, and ruled over the whole of Asia on the western side of the Taurus. As long as Antiochus was engaged in the war with Ptolemy IV of Egypt, he could not march against Achaeus; but upon the conclusion of a treaty with Ptolemy, he crossed the Taurus, uniting his forces with Attalus, and in one campaign deprived Achaeus of his dominions and took Sardis (with the exception of the citadel). After sustaining a siege of two years, the citadel at last fell into the hands of Antiochus in 213, through the treachery of Bolis (who had been employed by Sosibius, minister to Ptolemy). Bolis pledged to deliver Achaeus to safety, but turned him over to Antiochus, who immediately put him to death.0 Comments 0 Shares 652 Views - Has anyone gotten an invoice from last week's Leu Auction?Has anyone gotten an invoice from last week's Leu Auction?5 Comments 0 Shares 730 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- I've not bought from them, but in my limited experience some smaller auctioneers have definitely needed more time to send me invoices, compared to GC or HA. I know it caused me to panic, thinking i missed it, and would be viewed as delinquent.I've not bought from them, but in my limited experience some smaller auctioneers have definitely needed more time to send me invoices, compared to GC or HA. I know it caused me to panic, thinking i missed it, and would be viewed as delinquent.
- I think Leu is having the opposite problem with this sale. It was something like 5 days and over 7500 lots. I suspect they took a well earned few days off and are chipping away at the thousands of invoices they have to deal with.I think Leu is having the opposite problem with this sale. It was something like 5 days and over 7500 lots. I suspect they took a well earned few days off and are chipping away at the thousands of invoices they have to deal with.
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- Not yet. Also was interested if I was the only one waiting. Guess notNot yet. Also was interested if I was the only one waiting. Guess not
- TheodosiusI Just got mine. And was unhappily surprised to find the exchange rate between USD and Swiss Francs has worsened since when I bid[TheodosiusI] Just got mine. And was unhappily surprised to find the exchange rate between USD and Swiss Francs has worsened since when I bid
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- General question for you guys… Do you buy slabbed (NGC) ancients? I have heard they don’t guarantee authenticity but likely pretty good at authentication. I have also heard many prefer not slabbed but for those of us who are more occasional buyers with a limited budget do you think it’s a good path?General question for you guys… Do you buy slabbed (NGC) ancients? I have heard they don’t guarantee authenticity but likely pretty good at authentication. I have also heard many prefer not slabbed but for those of us who are more occasional buyers with a limited budget do you think it’s a good path?11 Comments 0 Shares 638 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- My recollection is that ANACS' primary mission is authentication, and they do a pretty good job of it with Ancients. Seem to be doing much better at grading as well in recent years.My recollection is that ANACS' primary mission is authentication, and they do a pretty good job of it with Ancients. Seem to be doing much better at grading as well in recent years.
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- I have heard casually that authentication can be quite tricky for so many items especially at the low end. Heck, I have no idea how to identify most of the dug stuff and I don’t want to bother everyone with insignificant coins :)I have heard casually that authentication can be quite tricky for so many items especially at the low end. Heck, I have no idea how to identify most of the dug stuff and I don’t want to bother everyone with insignificant coins :)
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- For me, I want higher end coins slabbed, both because people at NGC have taken a look at it and think its authentic, and secondly to protect it. I much prefer to hold coins without the plastic, though, so my cheaper, lower quality ancients are all raw. That said, in some cases I have two coins of the same type. One that is higher value and slabbed, and one that is more worn, lesser value, that I can hold.For me, I want higher end coins slabbed, both because people at NGC have taken a look at it and think its authentic, and secondly to protect it. I much prefer to hold coins without the plastic, though, so my cheaper, lower quality ancients are all raw. That said, in some cases I have two coins of the same type. One that is higher value and slabbed, and one that is more worn, lesser value, that I can hold.
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- As someone who deals in ancient coins I honestly do not have a preference, but have found that the newer, more casual ancient collector is much more comfortable buying slabbed ancients. The prices also seem to maintain more of a premium. I also offer to crack a coin out once it is bought, but have not been taken up on that offer so far. The most important thing people need to remember is that any premium paid for a slabbed coin will vanish once cracked. I also do not send coins in for grading due to cost and submission turn around timesAs someone who deals in ancient coins I honestly do not have a preference, but have found that the newer, more casual ancient collector is much more comfortable buying slabbed ancients. The prices also seem to maintain more of a premium. I also offer to crack a coin out once it is bought, but have not been taken up on that offer so far. The most important thing people need to remember is that any premium paid for a slabbed coin will vanish once cracked. I also do not send coins in for grading due to cost and submission turn around times
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- Thank you for your reply, too. I have a question I’ve always kind of been curious about. Getting a slabbed NGC ancient seems easy as in I know what to expect so to speak. If I were to buy a raw ancient from a knowledgeable dealer what would I expect to get in addition to the coin? What I mean is would I get, even for a lesser cost item, whatever documentation is needed for whenever I need to sell the coin (or my heirs) to show it’s authentic or would that just be the receipt with the dealer name? I understand true rarities will have some kind of written or known provenance but not sure how it would be for the <$1000 market.Thank you for your reply, too. I have a question I’ve always kind of been curious about. Getting a slabbed NGC ancient seems easy as in I know what to expect so to speak. If I were to buy a raw ancient from a knowledgeable dealer what would I expect to get in addition to the coin? What I mean is would I get, even for a lesser cost item, whatever documentation is needed for whenever I need to sell the coin (or my heirs) to show it’s authentic or would that just be the receipt with the dealer name? I understand true rarities will have some kind of written or known provenance but not sure how it would be for the <$1000 market.
- TurtleCat Most coins only come with the attribution, which could also include the tags of dealers who I may have bought it from, for example I have a few coins from Harlan J Berk, which have his tags. All of the biblical coins I sell come with an info sheet and COA with a guarantee of authenticity from me. If you buy from a reputable and knowledgeable dealer authenticity should not be a question.
[TurtleCat] Most coins only come with the attribution, which could also include the tags of dealers who I may have bought it from, for example I have a few coins from Harlan J Berk, which have his tags. All of the biblical coins I sell come with an info sheet and COA with a guarantee of authenticity from me. If you buy from a reputable and knowledgeable dealer authenticity should not be a question.- 1
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- CodyBoushey Thanks for the info![CodyBoushey] Thanks for the info!
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- Slabbing ancient coins is a EXTREMELY fraught question. Since this is mostly a US Coin based site your will tend to get answers based on the US Coin market, i.e. "Slab everything/buy only slabs and let someone else figure it out". The Ancient market generally sees it as "if you want to buy a slab buy a slab, if you want to get your coin slabbed get it slabbed BUT don't expect us to pay extra for the plastic and don't cry when we pop it out of the plastic."Slabbing ancient coins is a EXTREMELY fraught question. Since this is mostly a US Coin based site your will tend to get answers based on the US Coin market, i.e. "Slab everything/buy only slabs and let someone else figure it out". The Ancient market generally sees it as "if you want to buy a slab buy a slab, if you want to get your coin slabbed get it slabbed BUT don't expect us to pay extra for the plastic and don't cry when we pop it out of the plastic."
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- Lol, I wondered if I would stir the nest a little bit. Although you are right that I’m speaking as someone who is far more versed on the US coin market than anything else. I don’t have the time or resources to invest in the deep knowledge needed to do it on my own so paying, essentially, to let someone else do it is very tantalizing.Lol, I wondered if I would stir the nest a little bit. Although you are right that I’m speaking as someone who is far more versed on the US coin market than anything else. I don’t have the time or resources to invest in the deep knowledge needed to do it on my own so paying, essentially, to let someone else do it is very tantalizing.
- TurtleCat The way I look at it a slabbed ancient is useful for selling the coin. If you are one who likes to buy, look at and then sell, then get a slabbed coin. It will be much easier to move.[TurtleCat] The way I look at it a slabbed ancient is useful for selling the coin. If you are one who likes to buy, look at and then sell, then get a slabbed coin. It will be much easier to move.
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- I have a few, but I do not have a preference. If I find a coin I like and the prices right I would go ahead and buy/bid on a slabbed coin. However, if you buy from trusted sources its not usually necessary to search for slabbed ancients.I have a few, but I do not have a preference. If I find a coin I like and the prices right I would go ahead and buy/bid on a slabbed coin. However, if you buy from trusted sources its not usually necessary to search for slabbed ancients.
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- Howdy all! I don’t have many ancient coins, just some dug Roman bronze and a Greek tetradrachm but I always find it an interesting area to read about. I have really enjoyed the CoinWeek podcasts with Mike Markowitz.Howdy all! I don’t have many ancient coins, just some dug Roman bronze and a Greek tetradrachm but I always find it an interesting area to read about. I have really enjoyed the CoinWeek podcasts with Mike Markowitz.0 Comments 0 Shares 649 Views
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