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Pillar of the Community
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No, not the U.S, Civil War of the 19th Century, but the Macedonian Civil War of the Third Century BC. I was able to pick this coin up for a song. It's not in the greatest of conditions, but I found it interesting. The reverse depicts a Macedonian Cavalry Helmet while the obverse depicts a shield. The seller had it attributed as Sear 6782 which was struck between 288-277 BC during the interregnum following the overthrow of Demetrios Poliorketes of the Macedonian Kingdom:  OBV: Macedonian sheild with thunderbolt at center REV: B-A either side of Macedonian helmet 16mm, 4.46g. |
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Nice coin, I like the helmet.
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Pillar of the Community
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That's what drew my attention to it, and for $8.50 how could I pass it up?
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Can't go wrong for that price. Nice buy.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice pickup. Been looking at cheap Greeks myself recently.
A little worried though about those green spots, esp on the reverse. Hopefully it isn't BD.
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice coin JW! I like the green patina! Cool helmet! This coin type is on my want list!
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice coin! I dont have a shield coin yet but I think they have a nice style to them.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Interesting bit of history and great price for any Hellenistic coin!  |
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United States
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Noticed your starting to collect more Greek coins JW lately. Nice pickup! GREAT price.
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Pillar of the Community
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Noticed your starting to collect more Greek coins You are correct. However, I own only four Greek coins and that's if the Jewish Prutah is counted (since the legend is in Greek). No, I don't think I will ever be much on collecting Greek coins. Mostly they are too expensive for me. But the main reason is the lack of continuity like the Roman coins. Also I don't read but a smidgen of Greek which makes it much harder for me. But I do like the looks of Greek coins for sure. Edited by Bing
06/09/2012 3:17 pm
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Bing ... do you remember this thread o' mine? Congrats, my Helmet-Bro! (your coin is very nice!! ... and somehow you managed to pay even less than I paid!!?) *brutal* ... yah, you are definitely a thrifty-dawg!! https://goccf.com/t/118507Edited by stevex6
06/09/2012 9:53 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Jerry, I remember. Your coin is what made me look at this coin in the first place. Soooo, it's all your fault and that's what I'm gonna tell my wife. Your coin is in much better condition though. Wanna trade?
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No problem Bing => you can all use me as the fall-guy when you're explaining your VISA statements to your wives (I use your names all the time!!) => "Honestly dear, these guys all know what they're talking about ... this guy here is Doug Smith and he says ..."  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks, Steve. Now I'll be afraid to travel to Canada lest I should run into your wife.
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dougsmit => yah, sorry about that ... ummm, but if you do happen to run into her, don't be fooled by her size ... => sure, she may be tiny, but trust me, there is a whole lotta p.s.i. in those lil' balled-up fists!    |
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Posted 06/08/2012 7:40 pm
