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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I've been wanting one of these coins for years, and it arrived today!  It's toned darker than the seller's pic indicated, but I prefer that over blast-white silver. It's full weight--17.12 gr--that's good too. I especially like the detail on the owl. It has a few surface issues, but that's to be expected...I'm happy!   Edited by DVCollector
02/23/2012 10:59 pm
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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Very nice! I'd be happy too!  life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4778 Posts |
Awesome! Congrats DV!  How much was it? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1315 Posts |
Cool! Very nice...... Well centered too. |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10045 Posts |
Thanks...I've been lucking out getting ancients I really like!  I wanted a well-centered owl that didn't have any test cuts, but at $500 or less. I think I found a good compromise at my upper limit. |
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Moderator
 United States
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Beautiful coin. Congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4253 Posts |
Beautiful coin DVC. I'm jealous. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
The coin is in about the same condition as mine, but is a bit more archaic in style than mine.
A very satisfying coin to include in a collection of ancients.
My advice is to keep all of the sales documentation to help establish provenance. I do that with all high value numismatic items.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Kurt, Nice coin for sure. I too want to get an Owl Tetradrchm one of these days. Its just such an iconic coin in my opinion. I am curious though what size is it comparable too in relation to US coins? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice coin DVCollector, you have a nice ancient collection.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2044 Posts |
Congratulations on obtaining that coin. Nice details.
I wouldn't even want to touch that series of coins. I heard there are a lot of fakes and it's hard to tell sometimes.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Quote:I am curious though what size is it comparable to in relation to US coins? This coin is 24mm at the widest point--almost the size of a US quarter. Good idea on keeping a record of provenance. As for authenticity  You should only buy this coin from a trusted dealer. I bought this from Cerberus coins--I'm certain it's authentic. Edited by DVCollector
02/24/2012 1:16 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow, it's bigger than I'd thought. I figured it was dime or nickel sized. Wouldn't have thought quarter-sized.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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BTW got your giveaway coin today DV! I am surprised at how nicely detailed it is, and it is a good circulated color, with no distracting marks or anything. Thank you! (got it along with the Marcian I bought, so it was a good mail day for me! ) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is an awesome coin! And huge; thats cool! Here is a pic of my Athena. Obiously a different style and bit smaller. Someday would like to get one like yours.   |
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