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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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I finally bought a big bronze Ptolemy: Ptolemy III AE37 Head of Zeus right wearing the Horn of Ammon. BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOY, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wings closed, Cornucopia on shoulder right, E between legs. Svoronos 974. Struck 247-220 BC. 70 euros, expensive but worth it I think!  I think it won't fit in my capsules  |
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Moderator
 United States
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Excellent coin. I just bought my first one also can't wait until it arrives.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Very nice coin, good detail. Bit on the small side for the issue, but mahoosive compared to late roman monograms.
But 70 euros? Id see if you can return that. I got my 40mm one for £50 (and it came with a pretty nice punic copper). This one being £60, although nicer condition wise, is pretty small. Theres looooads of these between 28-39mm (these are what I call 'tiddlers'), but when you get to the 40mm threshold thats when they get rare and id recommend you try and wait it out for a nice big one.
70 pounds and id send you my 40mm and ill play the waiting game...
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Pillar of the Community
 Netherlands
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I see a lot of 40s in this condition going for 100+ euros, excl shipping! I'm already following these coins for months, also the ones you boughylt ben,,Thats way out of my range. 70 incl shipping for this coin 37mm isn't bad, I didnt buy it on ebay.. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3345 Posts |
Thats a wicked cool coin. The head reminds me of the European kings heads on old 15-18th century silver coins. But there is definetely a greek-ness about it Is it possible to get a large Ptolemy (35-39mm) for 20-30 euros? Would love to have that head in my collection |
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
1204 Posts |
Yes you can, if you dont mind its in a lesser condition. Check it on vcoins!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
 Nice pickup! I love these Ptolemaic bronzes. |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
4208 Posts |
Zurqieh on Vcoins has them over 40mm for 10-30 euros if you dont mind one wihch has been mulched.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3446 Posts |
Nice coin ! The big ones in pleasing condition are around $100 over on this side of the world. Medium size (30mm) about half that. I like the small ones too ! My little boy 22mm. I bought it long ago and don't remember what I paid. I would guess .... $20  |
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
1204 Posts |
VERY nice coin furius! What about the reverse?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1316 Posts |
Ducth, that's a great lookin' Ptolemy, I really like the color..very nice.. |
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
1204 Posts |
thanks all! Cant wait till it arrives :D
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United States
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Posted 10/30/2013 2:36 pm
