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I can post the pictures of the Artifact when I come home Did you ever get around to this? I'm interested too, I collect a lot of prehistoric stuff too. |
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Seeing as you guys insisted  This artifact is from the Zapotec civilization. In the Oaxaca Valley in Mexico. It dates from the Monte Alban Phase 3 construction. (approx. 200-900 AD) The artifact is in its original condition and has never been restored or repaired and is fully intact. Included is the bill of sale and COA from Arte Xibalba. It an effigy of a Male Youth Shaman Priest.   Edited by Ancientnoob
01/22/2013 5:08 pm
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Very cool Anoob  I also collect similar items, neolithic mainly, axes, arrowheads, scrapers, beads etc. If you think buying coins is an expensive minefield wait until you start collecting ancient antiquities  Edited by bobbyhelmet
01/22/2013 5:29 pm
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Very cool Anoob! Love the new Coin pictures on the last page!  |
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Much appreciated, I try hard to take nice pics.
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Pillar of the Community
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I like the artifact, very interesting.
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Well thanks all for the comments. I am happy you guys really like my coins, Artifact and son. Maybe not in that order, but thanks. I will continue to use this thread to post my "New photos of the same old coins." Suggestions, comments and drool are accepted and encouraged. Thanks all for looking and thanks to those that through down comments.
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my own measurements and photos, as well as refined attribution. courtesy of jcmworld.  AR Drachm Senmerv Crown Type. Tri-lingual. Nezak (Nspk) Huns Kingdom of Zabul Vakhu (Vasu)-Deva, Sub-ruler of Shahi Tigin Circa Mint = ZAM (in pehlevi), date = 65 (685 AD) 31.8 mm x 3.33g. Obverse: Bust of Vasu Deva right in Persian style. Bull head above crown ; 'thunderbolt' countermark, Gold plug countermark. Brahmi legend in field. Cursive Bactrian Greek Legend around. Reverse: Zoroastrian fire altar and attendants. Pahlavi legend in fields, Cursive Bactrian Greek Legend around. Note: Holed. Gold Plugged. Ref. Göbl Hunnen Em. 244  Edited by Ancientnoob
01/24/2013 12:32 am
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Pillar of the Community
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I shot some new photos of this little guy. He's taken a beaten but so did the people... Kingdom of Macedon Philip V & Perseus c. 185-168 BC AR Tetrobol 15.3mm (1.99g) Obverse: MA/KE with the the club of Hercules between all on a Macedonian Shield. Reverse: Monograms, Starburst, Macedonian Helmet ref: Similar to SNG Cop 1286  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I really need to find a free photo software that allows me to cut the coin and put it on a black background.
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Pillar of the Community
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http://pixlr.com/editor/Similar to Photoshop Elements. If you've never used PS/PSE before it may be daunting. And to this whole thread!
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks fun- I am gonna check it out.
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Yaudheya Republic 190-340 AD Post-Kushan Period Late Issue AE Tetradrachm struck 300-340 AD 24.8 mm x 11.18 g Obv.Karttikeya standing facing holding scepter;peacock at right Rev.Goddess standing right wearing transparent garmet. Ref: MACW 4719-4721  |
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Difficult to photograph Kushan Bronze Didrachm, Kanishka I.  |
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Another excellent coin my friend.
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