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Valued Member
United States
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Oh the pain! The pain! *shaking head* While I am fully aware that one cannot win them all, the blow of missing out on an inspirational OOF (Object Of Fascination) is a real gut-punch! Here is a beeeeautiful Greek specimen that will unfortunately remain beyond my grasp. A stunning AR tetradrachm. This marvelous coin checked all the boxes for me: large flan, solid strike, intriguing imperfections, and beautifully rendered portrait of Apollo!  Greece, Aeolis, Myrina. AR Tetradrachm, 115-145 BCE. Obverse: laureate head of Apollo, facing right. Reverse: MURINAIWN, Apollo of Grynium, standing right, holding phiale in his right hand and a filleted branch in his left hand. Omphalos and amphora before his feet. Three monograms in the outer left field, all within a laurel wreath border. 35.2mm, 15.76 grams Not to worry. *sigh* I will survive...but it'll sting a bit for awhile. I know I can't be the first to feel this kind of disappointment. I invite my fellow Community Members to share stories of "The One That Got Away"! [Photo used with the permission of NumisAntica] Edited by circusmax120
04/18/2024 6:30 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Yeah, that's gotta hurt. It's a beauty.
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Valued Member
 United States
319 Posts |
It does, Bob...and it is. The acquisition price was a little above my comfort level, but I was willing to take the pinch. Unfortunately the seller cannot ship outside the European Union due to the hassles of export license procedures and "additional requirements".
I can, however, stare longingly at the picture. So I've got THAT goin' for me!
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Pillar of the Community
 United Kingdom
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I feel your pain, Mike. What a beautiful portrait. Hopefully there will be another coming along in the future. Some time ago I had my heart set on a small Greek bronze with a slug on the reverse - yes a slug. It would have taken pride of place in my "animals" collection. I didn't think there would be much interest in a slug, but the winning bid was 2 1/2 times my maximum! I hadn't seen one before and I haven't seen another since. It still rankles.  |
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United States
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sorry to hear about your loss circus  |
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United States
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It its a beautiful looking example.
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United States
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I feel your pain, Mike. What a beautiful portrait. Hopefully there will be another coming along in the future. Thanks for the encouraging words, Jim. From your lips to Apollo's ears! *smile* Your 'slug' story is both amusing and wrenching. I'm sure as collectors we have all felt the disappointment of a missed target. Especially within an auction venue, as it is a drawn out process...with renewed hope at each bid. Quote:
sorry to hear about your loss I appreciate the sentiment, Dearborn...as well as the sense of camaraderie. As Bob and nickelsearcher have aptly expressed: a beauty indeed! |
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United States
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I can feel that pain from here.  |
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Valued Member
United States
319 Posts |
Yeah, jbuck. It is akin to seeing a Crush walking arm-in-arm with someone else. That twinge of disappointment. Ouch! I will, however, get over it...as soon as my eye is caught by a new "love"!
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United States
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A great analogy. I wish you the beast of luck on your search!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sometimes it's good to vent - there will be others, but the wait hurts as well. Unlike your situation, quite a few excellent opportunities were missed that were completely my fault. Always the cheapskate, I've come across great deals on some excellent examples of coins, only to try to negotiate better price. The only pic I have is one of Nero that was offered for sale for about $45. Not the greatest example, but well within my budget.   But I've lost New and Old style Athena Tetradrachms in VF-XF condition for under $175 a piece, rare Romans, like Quietus and Macrianus for dirt cheap - the list goes on and on. I've gotta learn how to close a great deal fast.  Edited by travelcoin
04/19/2024 10:13 pm
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Portugal
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I think you were fortunate in not picking that Nero.
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United States
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I think you were fortunate in not picking that Nero. paid more for a worse example. |
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United States
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IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.com |
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United States
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We often hear about buyer's remorse...but non-buyer's remorse can be just as painful. I sympathize, travelcoin. Really do. When I am faced with the threat of buyers-remorse I side with inspiration. Does the coin "speak to me"? I guess it depends on your focus. I have learned to keep my focus narrow. Which certainly helps me stick to my limited budget. Quote:
Never fear, heritage has 13 Aeolis, Myrina Tets coming up for sale Thanks, numismatic. *facewash* Just what I need: new fixations! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I hate to pile on here, but I put a bid in on this one the other day, and of course lost. I underbid and it went for a steal of a deal. So my bidding skills still need much improvement. However, Greeks are not my area, so I'll get over it soon enough. It's a beauty though.  Edited by travelcoin
04/24/2024 7:33 pm
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