Acquisition: Aspendos Pamphylia Stater

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ThomasJefferson Valued Member United States 130 Posts	Posted 08/24/2014 8:32 pm The purpose of today's visit to the local coin show was to obtain a 5th-early 4th century Greek stater or tetradrachm. Have a look at what I chose: Pamphylia, Aspendos 420-370 BC. AR Stater 10.62 g Wrestlers / Slinger SNGF.65v, aXF What caught my attention is the crispness of the inscription featuring the Pamphylian form of the name of Aspendos: Estvediys. The triskeles piqued my interest in symbology. As I'm treading new ground with this coin, pinning down the attribution has been challenging as I can't find another example that has the Phi in the reverse field and the particular pair of letters beneath the wrestlers. I'm sure the members of the this forum could swiftly shed some light on that question. Finally, I'd like to know how I did on the price. The dealer, with whom I've done business before, let this coin go for $470, down from his asking price of $525. Thanks for reading! Report this Post to the Staff

Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 08/24/2014 9:16 pm I have one of these and not nearly as nice. For someone looking to collect ancient coins this one is a must have. Can't go wrong with commemorating the Olympic of old. I love the wrestlers. Look these guys are fighting for wrist control. Wonderful piece. Decent price. Excellent coin and well worth it. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4973 Posts	Posted 08/24/2014 11:40 pm that sure is a pretty coin, but I'm only vaguely familiar with the type. the price seems reasonable I would guess. I wouldn't be brave enough to buy it without knowing lots about these coins. Edited by chrsmat71 08/25/2014 08:30 am Report this Post to the Staff
zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 08/25/2014 01:11 am Oh, I always love coins with the trisekeles on them. The coin seems fairly high grade, with one side being struck by a rusted/worn die (That's my guess). I've seen them sell inthe $350 range vut those were lower grade examples, yet a worn die would reduce value. It's a bit hard to say but I'd say you did OK. Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 08/25/2014 10:33 am Nice coin, can't comment on price, I like it a lot. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 08/25/2014 2:34 pm Super coin, I wish I knew more about this type. Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 08/25/2014 3:29 pm Very, very nice! Report this Post to the Staff
chuy1530 Pillar of the Community United States 513 Posts	Posted 08/25/2014 11:25 pm Much nicer than other coins of the type I've seen at that price. I'd love to add one to my collection! Report this Post to the Staff
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