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Pillar of the Community
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A-Dawg => ummm, what is the size of Bachelor #2?  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I belive it is 17mm and 3.40g
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Canada
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Pillar of the Community
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I like #1 and #2 I like the elephants on the reverse of coin #2 ... I like the mere size and weight of coin #1 ... NOTE => I like pretty much everything about coin #1 and coin #2 ... Solution => I think you should buy coin #1 and coin #2 ... there, that was easy!!  |
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United States
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No kidding Batman-the coin is look super in that lot. The sellers photo does not do this coin justice. I think I am gonna grab up this coin, now I have to wait for internation shipping I should see it next year, but before I pull the trigger on this, I never spent this much on an ancient coin, let alone a small ancient coin. I think I will buy it but I am reeling a little bit at the price... its a far cry from a nice 2nd century frisbie. Although someone told me once that good things come in small packages!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ok, just talked about it with the wife and she gave me the green light. (oddly)
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United States
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I can see why you're torn between the two. I was going to vote until I read the size descriptions. I think all of us have lots of small coins and few chunky ones. I'd go for number one for that reason. It's also a great coin and I think fairly priced.
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Valued Member
Canada
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I think the best value would be the Seleukos. This one "looks" quite nice for the price (hopefully no bad surprise once in hand). These often sells for much more in a lesser condition  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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After looking around, I would have to agree, but Dionysos you worry me do you have some doubts there?
AH Coin Addict you see my dilemma.
I am leaning towards the Seleukos drachm- I really dont want any surprises!
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Canada
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The only thing that worry me a little from the seller pics is the lighter spot, bottom right on the reverse (chipped ?).
There's always a risk when you buy online, from pics only. I bought things I thought perfect that really were not once I got them. On the other hand, also bought coins I thought were of medium/low quality that turned out stunning. That's part of the game I guess.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A little late, but I like coin #1 best. The Tetradrachm of Macedon is hugh and heavy. Me like.
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Canada
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If you want to make sure, just email him to ask about that spot I mentioned and, maybe, if it has some cleaning marks (or if it was cleaned recently). He looks like an honest dealer, he should reply honestly.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Now lets suppose the reverse is chipped. Would it still be worth the asking price?
Oh JW- you I am with you on the Chunky!
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Now lets suppose the reverse is chipped. Would it still be worth the asking price? Always depends on how it looks in hand... As said before, I do not like his pics, makes it hard to clearly judge the coin. But if it's nothing, it would be a great value imo. Personnally I do not like the Macedonian tetra. There has been many on the market these past year, and this one is not that good looking. I think you could do better for the price. |
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United Kingdom
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I would go for 2 personally... Coin 3 the offcentre thing rules it out for me.
Coin 1 is not unattractive but the details do not jump out... perhaps weakly struck or a little worn. It's plus is that it is a tet, and I love a large silver lump.
Coin 2 is not so large as 1, but a drachm is still a decent size to see ^^ the portrait is the selling point, it really stands out, the toning is not unattractive, the reverse is cool and it is both sides are well centred. Also it has a little provenance and is a good price for its type. So that would be my choice.
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