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Spence Moderator United States 34427 Posts	Posted 05/09/2018 9:21 pm I was pleased to win this big hunk of silver dating back to 92-88 BC. It is a Cistophorus or Tet of Mysia Greece. More about a similar coin can be found in this very good thread by our own @numisart: http://goccf.com/t/235382 One nice aspect of this particular piece is the pretty long line of provenance that has been preserved, including an entombment by NCG. It is attributed as SNG Aulock 7476. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 05/09/2018 9:29 pm Excellent pickup, Dave. Those entwined serpents are fantastic. Nice broad flan too - what size? Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34427 Posts	Posted 05/09/2018 9:38 pm Thanks Bob--it is 29-32 mm in diameter and weighs 12.6 g. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/10/2018 12:29 am Dave this has to be one of the nicest one of these I've seem. I been wanting one for sometime but they have a ways been out of my price range. Congrats. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 05/10/2018 02:47 am Excellent piece. Most probably used as a store of wealth, and never saw circulation. Perhaps one in a large hoard. Mine is of a much lower value, due to lower grade. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 05/10/2018 10:25 am Lovely! I especially love the remaining detail on the reverse! Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 05/10/2018 2:18 pm Great coin so long as you're not ophidiophobic. Quote: Perhaps one in a large hoard. Are there in fact any documented hoards in which these were found? Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
ancient67 Valued Member France 330 Posts	Posted 05/10/2018 3:03 pm In excellent condition, indeed! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34427 Posts	Posted 05/10/2018 8:36 pm Thanks guys. I'm trying very hard to buy better condition coins as I wade into Ancient Greece. This is a fairly new tactic for me and is definitely limiting the number of purchases that I'm making. Still, I'm pretty happy with the results so far. And as far as snakes on coins (or coins on snakes) goes, I love 'em! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
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