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United States
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There I was true story, a cold November 16. I lifted my nose high into the air, took a deep sniff..I smelled it coming down the street, I smushed my cig ran around the house, there it was I was right....THE MAIL MAN! "Here you go Mr. Noob" (I have got to change my username). I bit the corner of the package tearing it open, and properly disposed of the "evidence" (receipt for $125). I darted down to my basement took two quick pictures took some fast measurements, emailed the photos to myself. Washed my hands, brushed my teeth and kissed the wife and baby and ran back to work...with this.... Phoenicia, Sidon AR Tetradrachm 28.5mm @ 13.13g c.101-100 BC dated AI = yr 11 Obverse: Turreted, veiled, draped bust of Tyche Reverse: Eagle standing left on ships prow with palm under wing-(worn) SIDWNOS. THS.IAPAS.KAI.ASYLOY AI and monogram Z?  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Wow - now that is something. Lovely bust and a great unworn eagle on the reverse too. I hope you properly disposed of that reciept!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Anoob, you crack me up..  ...as your Son gets older your can bribe him to sign for you and hide it in your desk...  Your coin is awesome, I all most bought one like this from that coin dealer at my club..i like it very much..well done young Man...  |
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United States
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Very nice Anoob, but she is going to catch you one of these days. I'm just sayin'....  |
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 United States
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Oh BTW I figured I would add a little background information on this piece it is often referred to as the Shekel of Sidon...I guess it was another candidate for the 30 pieces of silver that. Judas received for turning Jesus over. Although the more common shekel of Tyre (a Phoenician sister city)is believed to be the piece. From what I read it is quite rare and a top condition piece sold for some $3400 a while back. The reference I believe is SG # 5951.
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United States
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Hey Bing, I once heard something that really stuck with me..."If you cheat and you get caught you they call you a cheater, if you cheat and you don't get caught they call you Saaavvyyy. Could be worse, could be drugs, boose or other women...
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11/16/2012 6:26 pm
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 United States
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Congrats on the new addition, really nice looking coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was just playing around with the Google translator and I am now pretty sure the Legend reads, "The Sacred Asylum of Sidon" That's kinda neat in my opinion, they were really talking up the town...eh? Interesting also the obverse, for those who may not know is, Tyche...or for the Romans...Fortuna and for everyone else..LADY LUCK!
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11/16/2012 8:19 pm
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United States
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wow, that is nice AN....you've got one heck of a collection in the works. man, that coin cost as much as my entire last "splurge" almost to the cent. i found a nice place for you to stay if your wife finds that receipt.  don't mind max there, he's a good romate. at least he is when I have to "stay at his place". Edited by chrsmat71
11/16/2012 8:46 pm
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A-noob. That is awesome piece!  Very fair price IMHO! And great eye appeal!! If you get in any troouble with the wife I will take it off your hands for $125.00.  I will even pay shipping. |
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Awww guys -  - I am so glad I have options....Someday TJ  one more tet and 2 punch marks and I am in the good ....I pull this off....and she will never know...unless some how she finds a way to educated herself on ancient coins...or I get caught red handed, when that happens I might have to snuggle up to Max...or Bing... I feel that he, being married as long as he has-has been a regular patron of MAX's pad. Scootch over Bing Edited by Ancientnoob
11/16/2012 10:03 pm
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United States
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Would have been back earlier, but I have a sick daughter. It is that time of year. Anyway you guys crack me up. And this why I am a single parent, after 21 years of marriage.  Now I'm retired, nothing to do but clean coins and take care of my kids. And try to keep up with this fantastic forum. You guys are great!! |
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United States
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Very nice coin by the way, I want one excellent buy. |
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Anyway you guys crack me up. focusxl: Wait till steve6x is back in a couple of weeks. Then you'll see "crack up" or wharevaa |
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Posted 11/16/2012 5:44 pm
Why not? 
