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DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 9:31 pm This coin arrived today--it's a nice surprise when it looks better than a seller's pics. I've always considered a coin this size to be on the small side, but the relief of Greek coins really gives them presence. I bought this coin for the portrait. Despite a little roughness, it's one of the better examples I've seen. PHILIP II of Macedon, 359-336 BC Obv: Diademed head of Apollo right Rev: Horseman right; below, monogram Size: 18 mm, weight: 5.94g Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 9:45 pm Really nice details on the bust. Very nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
oxos Valued Member United States 422 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 9:49 pm Nice coin. Is it pretty thick? At 18mm, being over 5 grams you'd suspect it would be. Unless it is not bronze, but silver? Just curious. Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 10:01 pm DVC: You're making me want to collect Greek coins now. STOP! I already collect enough Roman coins. Very nice coin with great details. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 10:08 pm Thanks! Yes, it's about 2.5 times the thickness of a US cent, with a nice bronze patina. Thanks JW! Yeah--these Greek coins are addicting. I got this one from Denant on eBay--I'm very happy with the whole group that arrived today. Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 10:19 pm Great coin DV! A lot of these are so worn that its hard to see the rider on the back clearly. Yours shows quite clearly! And the obverse has great detail! I definitely want to get one of these! Report this Post to the Staff
MartiVltori Pillar of the Community United States 870 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 10:35 pm Beautiful. Nice portrait and I love the reverse too! Report this Post to the Staff
Biancasdad Pillar of the Community United States 1045 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 10:46 pm What a beauty! Your photography is fantastic! -Kurt Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 10:52 pm Poor man's gold stater for Philip 11, probably better value for money as well, certainly less risk for fakes. This one is better than mine, and a pleasing coin. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 11:05 pm Wow thats a nice one. Very detailed Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/16/2012 11:10 pm Thanks for all your feedback! Yes, it was considerably less than a stater--I paid all of $40. Report this Post to the Staff
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