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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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This was bought as my first Greek coin, but it was stuck in the post office for a few weeks.  A good price too--I offered the seller 14% off, and got it.  It's pretty well-centered with good reverse detail.  Ariarathes IV, Eusebes, AR Drachm, Cappadocia, 220-163 BC. Diademed head right / BASILEWS ARIARAQOU EUSEBOUS, Athena standing left, holding Nike in right hand, spear and shield in left; monograms in fields, ᴦA in exergue 3.93 grs. Edited by DVCollector
02/17/2012 12:07 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2044 Posts |
That's a really nice looking coin. Great details. I'm just curious though, how much was the coin going for?
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10045 Posts |
Thanks! I got this from Lucernae on ebay, recommended by a fellow CCFer. Well-packed coins, good communication.  What sold me on this coin was the reverse, better than several on vcoins for twice the price; mine cost $60. Edited by DVCollector
02/16/2012 11:16 pm
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
Another beautiful coin, you have a really nice collection of Greek coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1315 Posts |
Very nice.
The letters on the reverse of these types are cool with the dots even on the ᴦA
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21793 Posts |
I have a couple of Cappodocian drachms, neither as nice as this one, but they came fairly cheaply. Paid less than $20 for each of them.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1549 Posts |
The number in exergue is gamma lambda or 33 - a year date - note there is no crossbar on the A. Like Sel-69l I bought a few when they were available but only kept a couple. Not all have a clear date. This one is theta kappa or 29 but of a different ruler. I have mine identified to Ariobarzanes I but am not fully clear on the distinctions. You might want to check all references available to you and confirm the seller's ID. I'd say Ariarathes V is also a possibility.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great coin I have no ancient Greek coins atm (only Greek I have is Byzantine), but I'm tempted to pick up something of Alexander the Great (something cheap like a bronze coin). Again nice coin. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Thanks for the info! $20 would be a very good price. |
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