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maridvnvm Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2100 Posts	Posted 11/21/2011 3:40 pm I have just received this coin and thought it worth sharing. I have wanted one for a long time and am rather pleased with it. Ptolemaic Kingdom, Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180-145 B.C., Tetradrachm, Svoronos 1489 Obv:-- Diademed head of Ptolemy I right wearing aegis Rev:- PTOLEMAIOY BASILEOS, eagle standing left, head left, on thunderbolt, wings closed Minted in Alexandria, B.C. 180-145 Reference:-- Svoronos 1489, SNG Cop 262 14.031g, 27.3m, 0o Regards, Martin Report this Post to the Staff

Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 11/21/2011 3:50 pm Pleased? That's the best word you have? I would be ecstatic to own such a marvelous coin. What beautiful artwork. The detail is excellent. I have never collected these, but after seeing this coin, I just may change my mind. I'm truly jealous. Congratulation on a great pick up. Regards, JW P.S. WOW Edited by Bing 11/21/2011 3:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 11/21/2011 4:57 pm Wow is right...what a beautiful coin! Well-centered and in exceptional condition too. The celator was very skilled by how he renders details like hair to appear well-defined but natural. Perusing a dozen examples on FAC, this is one of the best-engraved examples I saw. Edited by DVCollector 11/21/2011 4:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
giano Valued Member 279 Posts	Posted 11/21/2011 5:36 pm Really a gorgeous coin,I always look even at greek coins but theyy are too expensive for me,and I think it's easier make a collection by roman rulers,tha greek state cyties. Report this Post to the Staff
bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 11/21/2011 7:15 pm Absolutely stunning - have nothing else to add apart from that I might spend another 30 minutes looking at it. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 11/21/2011 9:50 pm I want one, beautiful coin! Report this Post to the Staff
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