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ThomasJefferson Valued Member United States 130 Posts	Posted 08/25/2013 1:53 pm Here for your amusement is the result of my stumbling into ancient coins. After reading half a dozen books on the subject to find out what appealed to me I picked up a couple of bronzes: [/URL] [/URL] Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemy IV Philopator 222-204 BC AE 33 of Alexandria Diademed head of Zeus right / Eagle standing on thunderbolt left, cornucopiae at left. SNGCop.212, Sv.993 VF, brown patina, chipped - $100 [/URL] [/URL] Sicily, Syracuse. Hieron II, 274-216 BC. AE 26. Diademed head of Hieron I, sigma beneath / Lancer, AP monogram below. SNGANS.945v, aVF, dark brown patina. - $135 $235 for the pair, marked down from $270. Excuse the poor images; my scanner doesn't handle relief well. The dealer, a specialist in all things ancient, had quite the stock. What do you think about these pieces? It wouldn't be distressing to learn I overpaid as this is my first entry into what I hope will be a rewarding journey through ancient history. Also, please recommend helpful references on Greek and Roman - especially those that deal in depth with historical context. Report this Post to the Staff

Whizb4ng Pillar of the Community Canada 579 Posts	Posted 08/25/2013 1:56 pm I don't know anything about the Syracuse but I think that is a good price for the Ptolemy Report this Post to the Staff
Windchild Pillar of the Community Canada 1411 Posts	Posted 08/25/2013 2:15 pm Who was the dealer? The first seems to be priced okay.. There is something about the Syracuse that doesn't feel good... Anyone else know? Report this Post to the Staff
ThomasJefferson Valued Member United States 130 Posts	Posted 08/25/2013 2:30 pm The dealer is fairly well known in this area but this is my first transaction with him. He did $2000 worth of business in the time I was rummaging through his bronzes. I've got his business card with an email address and phone number. Here are photographs of the Syracuse. What about it is raising concerns? [/URL] [/URL] Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 08/25/2013 2:39 pm To be honest I think you did alright. You paid retail for the Syracuse but you got a deal on the Ptolemy. I wouldn't say you overpaid. I like your choices and would welcome them into my collection anytime. Kudos my friend and welcome to the dark side. What are you buying next.... Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 08/25/2013 3:04 pm Very nice coins for your first venture into ancients. Hope to see you post more in the future. Report this Post to the Staff
ThisIsFun Pillar of the Community United States 2480 Posts	Posted 08/25/2013 3:14 pm Based on comparison shopping, mainly on vcoins.com, the price for the Syracuse seems OK. I think you did alright on both. Nice choices for your first ancients! As for resources, they are vast. Some are online, some not. Check the sticky thread at the top of this forum's list for the multitude of references and material. Report this Post to the Staff
Windchild Pillar of the Community Canada 1411 Posts	Posted 08/25/2013 3:54 pm I don't have the same feeling with the second picture... So nevermind... Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 08/25/2013 5:24 pm I found David Van Meter's "The Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins" to offer an in-depth look into the history that goes with the coins, not just a basic reference book like most are, for example, what a certain issue of coin may commemorate. Edited by Masis 08/25/2013 5:25 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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