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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's one old bull, details are off the chart,awesome coin..  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Whiz--
Sounds like a coin I'd want but off hand, I don't remember it.
I logged in to my Triskeles account to see if it was on my previous watch list but apparently they don't save those lists after the auction. I look forward to seeing your coin-- have you posted it yet?
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Another fab coin TIF. I love that Bull. How was the wine?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
Haven't tried it but it did put an idea in my head, Pish... I know there are at least two wines which feature an ancient coin on the label. Bet there are more. I have a friend in the wine and liquor business and I've asked him to help me find any and all such wines. Then I'll buy the coins to match. A new themed collection! Wine pairings   (but I'm serious about the idea) |
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Very special coin, as usual with you TIF :D
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Best be quick TIF, there is going to be a wine shortage :)
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Not yet they should hopefully be here Tuesday and it wasn't one coin it was three :) Group lot.
Going to have to steal my girlfriends computer to post though. My comp decide to end its extended tenure with me last night.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here's one for you TIF, the story go's like this, I worked in a grocery store and the wine steward showed me this bottle, which is produced here in Eastern Washington, near where Ski lives. He told the wine steward that the he found this coin under a bridge. I contacted him about the label coin story, no reply..    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Fantastic! Thanks, Eng!
I'm going to search for all wines with ancient coins on the label and put together a collection of Ancient Coins and Their Wines.
Last night I emailed a friend in the wine and liquor business and asked him for help in tracking down such wines.
I hope the matching coins aren't too expensive...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Is that Constantius? I think it's an aureus, ouch... that's going to be a pricey. Might have to find it in bronze.
Went to the Treveri Cellars website. A Washington state company. Based on their site and company info, that's likely a coin from Trier.
I don't know much about later Roman coins so I'm looking at wildwinds and ERIC to see which coin this might be.
(help is welcome)
edited: looks like the legend reads
FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOBIL CAES
Haven't yet found a real-life example with laureate draped & cuirassed bust right.
Edited by ThisIsFun
11/10/2013 3:03 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Definitely better stick to only ancient coins on wines... just found a vineyard called Three Coins and their label has three very expensive modern coins  Hey, isn't one of those Sel's avatar?  Edited by ThisIsFun
11/10/2013 3:29 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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And here's another with non-ancients  |
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Valued Member
United States
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The Constantius Chlorus of the wine label copies a very famous 10-aurei gold medallion from the Arras hoard (discovered in 1922 in northern France). In is perhaps his most famous gold medallion, and was struck at the mint of Trier (Treveri).
By the way, thanks for the plugs for our auctions. I am glad to find that folks here are enjoying our sales. We'll have another one up soon.
Best,
John
~Triskeles Auctions
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi John-- yep, there are some Triskeles fans here!
Hope your next auction is posted soon.
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Posted 11/10/2013 06:08 am
