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Herman the Sea Munster (okay, this is the last coin for a while => I swear)CARIA, KINDYA AR TETROBOL / SEA MONSTERDate: circa 510-480 BC Diameter: 12.6 mm Weight: 2 grams Obverse: Head of Ketos (Cetus) sea monster left Reverse: Latticework pattern in incuse Reference: SNG Keckman 920 Other: A nice example with bold detail ... AEF/AEF  => man, I love these archaic incuse punches!! Edited by stevex6
12/17/2012 10:16 pm
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That's got an AMAZING design!
Wish I could afford that type of coin!
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One of the more interesting coins you've acquired lately. Good luck on "last coin for a while" bit.
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United States
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That's a very old Greek coin--it's squarely in the Archaic era!  I find the reverse very interesting--reminds me of Greek Geometric style too. |
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Thanks gang ... Yes, it is a pretty interesting coin, eh? (I really like the lattice on the reverse) ... Bing => I'm "hoping" that I have the will-power to cruise-through Christmas without buying anymore coins ... => I'll try to concentrate on buying other people a few more gifts rather than myself, eh? (that's the spirit!!)   |
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I don't know where you find them, but that is a really nice coin.
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=> hey C-Kelly, why do ya gotta be that way!!?   ... oh, and thanks again for entering the "x6" collection while I was in the joint (I owe ya)  |
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Great sea monster coin. I don't think I have ever seen that one before. Great coin!
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=> hey C-Kelly, why do ya gotta be that way!!? Because I have said that waaaaaaayyy toooooo many times myself! |
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Cool coin! |
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Wow steve you really do find some great coins! The sea monster alone is a great! With that rockin gometric reverse it is beyond fantastic!  |
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thanks guys |
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Wow! I just have to chime in on this one. Steve, you've outdone yourself I do believe. Bear in mind I've only been around a month or so.
The geometric pattern on the reverse took my breath and the sea monster took me over the giddy edge.
This is my favorite era. The older the better. Now don't get me wrong, I've been known to salivate over late Roman coins. I'm just hooked, that's all there is about it and I'm having the time of my life.
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Edited by stevex6
12/18/2012 6:21 pm
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Posted 12/17/2012 10:15 pm
