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Hello, I found the following coin on a site, its from carthage of Zeugitana. What is the opinion of the object, is it in good shape for such an old coin? I think its of the 3-4th century bc?  Edited by Dutchgulden
07/09/2013 3:42 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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It is a shame the horses head is missing.
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It may well be Punic but it has a very Sicilian look about it. Out of my area but it is a nice 'early' bronze. Condition is always subjective with smaller bronzes. On a scale of 1 - 10 I give it a 6.5
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Yes I know its not a coin in a great condition, thats why its quite cheap.
Right now I dont have any of such old coins..
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Condition? What's that? For something like this IMO it comes down to price? Is it worth to you what the seller is asking? I collect Punic Carthage I have a few different types of coins, some worse then that one that I am very happy to own. I would say if you can get that coin for under $40 then it would be a shame not to do so.
Condition?
The coin is in MUCH better condition then the empire of which it came. Its even in much better condition then the history that surrounds that piece. Its a wicked nice example of which I have 2 and this one is better then the both. With that being said, I have a buddy who has one nicer then the OP. In my opinion he paid through the nose.
Who would not want a decent condition bronze of a lost civilization or a destroyed (not conquered) empire or in this case both!
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Thanks Ancientnoob for the info,I bought it for 18 dollars..I couldnt let it go, especially after your opinion!
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By the hairs on Neptune's beard....$18!?!
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Pillar of the Community
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For $18 who cares about the head!
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Pillar of the Community
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Yes 18 dollars, as well as this piece.. Carthage  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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No both for a total of 36 dollar
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Pillar of the Community
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Well thats a bit of a relief!
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Thirty six dollars is a 'nice' price. Not a steal but definitely a good deal !
Being an AE fan I much prefer these to the Trajan denarii.
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For sure these over the Trajan Denarii. The second coin is nice but I think you paid what it was worth. The first one I think you did exceptionally well.
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