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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Here's a coin that arrived today!  I'm really happy with the detail of Herakles.  The coin came described as: Macedonia, Alexander III 336-323 BC AE17, 5.67 gr Sear 6739 It's also described elsewhere as four chalkoi or hemiobol. Since it's a Gorytos type, it may be minted in western Asia Minor, possibly an Alexander III lifetime issue. M.J. Price 322, Müller 1699. Compared to the seller's pic, the coin arrived with more detail.  Edited by DVCollector
04/26/2012 10:32 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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very cool coin!! ...  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Interesting how photography can emphasise different things.
Your pictures are better than the seller's.
Although they are obviusly the same coin, the obverse in the seller's picture seems to have less relief.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10045 Posts |
You're right--lighting can really affect the photograph.
I took pics in both daylight and halogen. The halogen brought out more relief and detail.
From the seller's pic, I had no doubts about the portrait--but I'm pleased the reverse inscription is more complete.
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
Very nice. I have one of these but not anywhere as nice.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4971 Posts |
wow, great picture....great coin.
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Valued Member
United States
162 Posts |
Very nice  I'm sure that's a bow and quiver on the reverse, but I can't stop seeing a saw  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
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I'm sure that's a bow and quiver on the reverse Thanks! It's a gorytos, which is a type of quiver for a short bow. Here is another type showing a standard quiver (not my coin)  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
I took another picture--this is better.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1549 Posts |
The seller's picture suggests more green in the patina than yours. Which is correct? Sometimes the lighting angle that shows detail makes color harder to hold.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
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The seller's picture suggests more green in the patina than yours. Which is correct? Both may be correct, depending on the lighting. My last photo was shot in bright overcast and is true to the light; if I shot in the afternoon w/blue sky and yellower sunlight, it might look as green as the seller's pic. |
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Valued Member
United States
422 Posts |
Beautiful coin DVC! Once again, when I see some of the Greeks that you and Steve bring to the forum, I just want to find a way to bank roll a beauty like yours. BTW, Snohomish is a very nice area in it's own right, quick trip up Hwy 2 to Steven's pass. Excellent view of Baker! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Thanks Oxos! I'd like to add that I didn't spend much for this coin ($45), but it took several weeks of searching to find this one--and hoping it looked better in-hand than the seller's pictures--patience pays off sometimes. |
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Pillar of the Community
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AE17, 5.67 gr
Hmmm, for 17mm it's a pretty heavy lil' bugger, eh!!?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Steve, yes--it's thicker than a nickel.
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Valued Member
United States
422 Posts |
That's a great score DVC! Even I could afford that. I think it is the patience thing that I lack though :)
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Posted 04/26/2012 11:01 pm
