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United States
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Everyone loves elephant coins (especially Pish...) I didn't have any until now. The postman brought three this week  I've been looking for a Caesar denarius and in one auction had bids going on two, hoping to win one. Got them both so I have a spare which I should probably sell. The third is a poor but affordable Punic quarter shekel, with Herakles/Hannibal obverse (if you squint you can see it). Maybe I'll upgrade someday. Trumpet your elephants here!    |
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 United States
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Nice coins. I don't have any of these but have always wanted one. Well maybe Santa will bring me one for Christmas.
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I believe on ebay Fr theres a guy selling a lot of 18 elephant reverses!! or ebay De, one of the two. |
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Netherlands
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Ah man, those are so nice! I'm looking for an affordable julius coin for weeks!
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United States
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Sadly I couldnt afford to keep the coin I had..  as I wanted to keep another and one had to go. It was nice, and I'll show you the pic even though I do not have it....   Sestertius Obv: IMPMIVLPHILIPPVSAVG - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: AETERNITASAVGG Exe: SC - Elephant with rider advancing left. 17g 29mm |
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Hadn't seen that one before, YOC. I like that the elephant has a rider.
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Dont!, I miss it.............got rid of the wrong one.
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United Kingdom
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Because I am 'elephantless'.....I am bidding on two on ebay.com, that way I wont feel left out. Will I win? I VORY much hope so!..... will I be happy if I win? You bet your 'Nelly' I will. Now I'm off to get TRUNK. Night. |
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United States
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TIF- Send me a PM maybe we can find a home for your haha..extra JC. Oh and my Elephant Parade... YOC- Noone should live with trunk envy...  Apollodotos I 174-165 BC Indian Standard Drachm  Demeterios I of Bactria 200-185 BC Probably my favorite elephant and my biggest. Rare  Edited by Ancientnoob
11/23/2013 10:58 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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oh and a small bronze of Menander I of Bactria 165-130 BC  |
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United States
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Wow those coins are stunning
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United States
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And the granddaddy of them all is this ugly thing... cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=222422
John
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United States
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Wow John! A matter of fact I had just acquired a....  ...minted at Babylon a similar coin were found along side such coins as the one you posted. As a collector of Indian coins as well, when I see something this ugly it warms my heart and brings a tear to my eye. I will keep it in mind when I am looking to spend this week's $75000. |
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 ...weird double post... Edited by Ancientnoob
11/23/2013 10:59 am
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