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chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 5007 Posts	Posted Yesterday 9:35 pm Well, here is a coin that requires no introduction, so I won't introduce it... Athens, Attica AR Tetradrachm, 454-404 BC. O: Head of Athena wearing crested Attic helmet. R: AΘE, owl standing right, head facing, crescent and olive-sprig behind, all within incuse square. SNG Cop 31-40; Sear 2526. 17.3 g, 23mm. This one was obviously a big deal historically, but this is really a big deal for my collection. I've been collecting off and on for 15 years now and never thought I would own one. It looks amazing, the high relief is fantastic, I have to run my fingers over it and feel the devices as I'm looking at it. Feels great in the palm of your hand also. I let my wife check it out; she isn't into coins at all but she summed it up pretty good, "Oh wow, it's pretty...and heavy". Here is a short vid clip of the coin, recorded in front of a live audience at my kitchen table. j7ueh6qt9XQ Report this Post to the Staff

publius Pillar of the Community United States 812 Posts	Posted Yesterday 9:40 pm Splendid specimen! Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 27376 Posts	Posted Yesterday 9:59 pm Wow, what a gorgeous coin! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7306 Posts	Posted Yesterday 10:38 pm Yer Sir, lovely example Congrats Report this Post to the Staff
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2337 Posts	Posted Yesterday 10:39 pm Congrats, a verrrry nice Owl, the full nose on flan and most of the crest showing. The reverse incuse and flow lines are cool. I like mine too. Edited by livingwater Yesterday 10:45 pm Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15886 Posts	Posted Today 11H 43M ago Very nice! Makes me consider collecting ancient coins. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34541 Posts	Posted Today 6H 38M ago Quote: the full nose on flan and most of the crest showing Yes very good eye appeal on this one! These are spendy pick-ups though so maybe not a good introductory purchase @nic. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
howell1018 Pillar of the Community United States 777 Posts	Posted Today 2H 38M ago I wonder what one of those would buy when initially released. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34541 Posts	Posted Today 1H 45M ago According to Loomis 1998 referenced on wikipedia: Quote: In the mid-5th century BC a skilled craftsman working on the Erechtheion was paid about one drachm per day, so a single tetradrachm represented roughly four days of skilled labour. Loomis, William T. (1998). Wages, Welfare Costs and Inflation in Classical Athens. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 18708 Posts	Posted Today 1H 30M ago That's fantastic. One of those coins I've always wanted! My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 5007 Posts	Posted Today 1H 5M ago Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed it! I know I have. This took some planning and patience on my part, I'm not typically good at either of those things when it comes to coins...but it was worth it. Report this Post to the Staff
Bud250r Pillar of the Community United States 861 Posts	Posted Today 58M ago If I was to ever get into ancient coins, That is the one I would want. Report this Post to the Staff
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