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Poll Question
As we close out the 2013th year of the Gregorian Calender, I thought it would be a good idea to see what you guys thought my best big purchase of the year was.  These are my hand selected favs...all competing for the first seat (2013) in my collection... I have selected 5 lookers...   Cast your votes my friends.(Don't be shy) 1) Kidarite Kingdom of the Huns, Patriarch Kidara AR Drachm. Kabul, Afghanistan mint. (c. 360 AD)  2) Alexander as Shah of Persia, Alexandrine Empire AR Dishekel (Persic tetradrachm) Babylon, Iraq mint. (c.328 BC)  3) Roman Empire, Gaius Germanicus (Caligula) VEST AE As Rome, Italy mint (c.37/8 AD)  4) Antiochus VIII Seleucid King of Syria AR Tetradrachm, Antioch, Syria mint. (c.121-113 BC)  5) Roman Republic First Meris AR Tetradrachm Amphipolis, Macedonia AR Tetradrachm (c.167-149 BC) 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am always picking the AE !
You didn't give me much choice .......
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How did I know you would vote for the AE, FR? Hum... It does look like the First Meris is way out in front....for those of you that really like it.... I have a youtube video.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWRFjZIhFI |
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The First Meris is my favorite coin. I want one of these so bad.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i had to go with the first meris as well, but that sweet bronze caligula is a close second.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I also picked the first meris, great coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Many nice ones but my favorite of the bunch is the Alexandrine.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Anoob,love all of them, I need the Caligula for my collection very nice.but I have to go with First Meris Ar, truly the best to me..you can send all 5 to me for safe keepings... |
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I love the AR Dishekel. My vote. Anything with big cats I love! BTW, saw the youtube video. That coin is pretty amazing swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm so glad everyone is voting, its always interesting to see what others like, and what they like better when compared to others. I constantly wrestle with which one I like the most.
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Thanks all for taking the time to vote. This was a really fun thread for me. I hope we all can do the same thing for 2014.
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Thanks for sharing Noob, always a pleasure to see your coins. One day I may be in your league :)
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Posted 12/27/2013 12:01 pm
