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Hey, I promise this is the last coin for quite awhile ... uh, ummm ...
=> it is from the same dealer that sold me the previous bull-dolphin coin (yah, I think that it is another full-throttle winner!!)
... but be my judge ... King of Thrace Lysimachos AE 323 - 281 B.C AE 3,9g Obverse: young male head right in crested Corinthian helmet Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ΛΥΣIMAXOΥ, lion leaping to right, monogram and spear-head beneath Other: nice green patina ... extremely fine 
=> roar
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United States
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that's nice...dig that lion!  good luck not buying coins...i made it 8 days before I cracked  |
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United States
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Very nice coin once again! I wish I had your kind of money. lol
It's time for therapy my friend!
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United States
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I'm doing pretty good. I haven't purchased a coin since the beginning of the month.
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Edited by stevex6
10/24/2012 10:56 pm
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Very nice ancient...
What infront of the lions face?
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Ummmm, for the record, yah sure I have only been collecting ancient coins for about 7 or 8 months and I've probably already spent close to $17,000 on ancient coins (whateva, don't judge me) ... => but honestly, that's kinda like one of my friends deciding to buy a new sled (snow-machine), so altough I realize that it is a whole lotta cash, I also realize that I've probaly used my investment more than he has "and" I'm sure that I've had more fun than him during the past year using it!!   => so thanks guys!! Next year, I'll be a low-budget voyeaur!! Oh => plus, I am "hoping" that my investment will be a bit more lucrative than my buddy's? Edited by stevex6
10/24/2012 11:06 pm
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I've probably already spent close to $17,000 on ancient coins  You must have a great-paying job! |
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Oh and great coin |
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United States
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A very nice coin. The lion is great and the spear head neat. The legend is clear. Congratulations!
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but honestly, that's kinda like one of my friends deciding to buy a new sled (snow-machine), so altough I realize that it is a whole lotta cash, I also realize that I've probaly used my investment more than he has "and" I'm sure that I've had more fun than him during the past year using it!! true stevex, and unlike a snowmobile, boat, or other toy coins aren't going to depreciate. they will still be worth 17 grand 20 years from now. it's an investment!  that's what I keep telling my wife anyway!  Edited by chrsmat71
10/24/2012 11:33 pm
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United States
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Love that patina. It looks quite thick. Congrats and good luck on the wagon.
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Another nice one! I like the ferocity of the lion. Back in 300 BC, lions were still living in Thrace. |
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Another beauty, you are building a first class collection.
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Thanks echi => yes, I will soon have the world's greatest "animal coin" collection ...  ummmm, I'm not sure if it'll ever be worth anything, but I'm positive that one of my future nieces or nephews will think "holy schmokes, uncle stevex6 is actually pretty cool" ....... yah, I would have loved flipping-through an old Greek coin album if I was kid (all I had was old National Geographics ... ummm, and I liked them for a different reason)  Edited by stevex6
10/25/2012 01:24 am
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