Incuse Squares

When I get to the computer I can go all say on this! X6 has a ton of these coins also, just wait- hes probably going nuts right now!

I look forwards to seeing them :)

As I mentioned a few months back I bought a package of Ebooks containing many books on ancient coinage...these are not great as reference books but as a collection of essays and observations they do contain some interesting information.

These books are mainly turn of the century...and mention that you can easily pick up turtle coins for five shillings or less in nice condition.

I am always interested in seeing photo's of nice coins, I can browse Vcoins for many hours but I am looking for that coin that jumps out at me and says "BUY ME!" a well centred good example which doesn't cost the earth... and for these archaic coins it seems that I have champagne taste and beer money as always.

The turtles I think for one I like its going to be too much (I am expecting the example I pointed out from the bay to at least double before ending)

The Chersonesos coins maybe I will buy one when I see a particularly fine example.

The Saytr carrying nymph coins the staters are above my price range often going into 4 figures... the drachms can be bought reasonably but I havent seen a good enough example yet for under 100-150 pounds.

I noticed perian coins which all tend to be very mis-shapen (almost rectangular) that look like they are very heavy with a deep incuse pattern on one side and the king running with a spear and holding a bow on the other side... they are quite appealing.

Other than those nothing is really jumping out... which is why I thought I would start a thread so you guys and girls can show off your favourites of this type.

I agree with that (patience is a virtue)

That coin for that money would fit the criteria for me...nice find :)

Yeah it does seem to be the same coin...

The test cuts and deposits dont really bother me, I like the turtle side (the legs seem a little different to your coin, I prefer the turtle on the ebay coin) though I like that on your coin the incuse side is better centered and the flan on yours is perfect.

At $300-350 I would agree its a decent deal but I dont want to spend that much before christmas since next month I am away and will require spending money and also I wont be working (I dont get holiday pay) so any major coin purchases will have to be after Christmas...

I still want you guys to show off your coins :P I cant believe that there is such a limited variety of incuse coins; surely aside from the 4 types of coin mentioned so far there must be others I should be looking at?

DavidUK: I just sent you a PM

The Byzantion I have almost been tempted by a couple (maybe they werent tetra's maybe they were drachms) around the £100 mark there are a few reasonably appealing coins...its a possible to keep my eyes open if I find the right one I will want it. I have noticed that many of them the punch in the back is worn till it looks like a windmill (or it was just not struck deeply) the particular one posted looks like it is much chunkier and thicker than those I have looked at...it has a more archaic style about it which I like.

The Acanthus tetrobol is a new one to me (similar obverse to some Parion Mysia coins if I spelt that right) I am not sure I like it particularly though.

That turtle sold for 232 euro... very reasonable if you ask me ^^ someone snagged a bargain.