RWB Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Had to laugh at the "Coin Collecting" token. The three things stated in the inscription must refer to what is missing from a lot of greedy participants. CoinJockey73 and rrantique 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted August 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2021 One that I used to own Hoghead515, Mr_Spud, The Neophyte Numismatist and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 That's a nice one, Coinbuf!! Very appealing. I like the Barber Dime.....it's got almost an ancient Greek feel to it. The Barber Dime is actually the most handsome of the Barbers, in my humble ancient coin guy opinion. Thanks for sharing that one! Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mohawk Posted August 23, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 Looks like the thread is doing well!! Thanks to everyone who has participated!!! I'll add another of mine to keep us going......here's another one of the small number of Roman coins that I have that isn't Faustina the Younger. This is a denarius of Julia Domna, who is third in line for empresses I would attempt a full RIC set for (but will likely never get the chance to because Faustina's catalogue is MASSIVE): rrantique, Coinbuf, ShinyObjects and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 2:43 PM, Coinbuf said: One that I used to own [Oviously be an offer, or trade, you could not refused! Abd who cab blame you?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 9:42 PM, Mohawk said: Looks like the thread is doing well!! Thanks to everyone who has participated!!! I'll add another of mine to keep us going......here's another one of the small number of Roman coins that I have that isn't Faustina the Younger. This is a denarius of Julia Domna, who is third in line for empresses I would attempt a full RIC set for (but will likely never get the chance to because Faustina's catalogue is MASSIVE): Good thing I sprung for 🐓. Only 16 in the kit kaboodle. Mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 5:08 PM, rrantique said: Did they ever catch the guy who stole the edges, or did you lend them to Mr. Spud? rrantique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 124Spider Posted August 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) I had a reproduction of one of these when I was a small kid (I am half Greek, and have always loved ancient history and Greek mythology). Now that I'm a big kid, I decided to own a real one. I'm thrilled beyond measure. Edited August 25, 2021 by 124Spider Fenntucky Mike, Mr_Spud, Mohawk and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Spider....I absolutely LOVE IT!!! That is a stunningly beautiful coin!! Those Athenian Owls are one of the greatest coins ever made, period! And I have some ancestors from that neck of the woods, too. Some of my dad's family came from Bosnia. Edited August 25, 2021 by Mohawk 124Spider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 124Spider Posted August 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) On 8/24/2021 at 6:30 PM, Mohawk said: Spider....I absolutely LOVE IT!!! That is a stunningly beautiful coin!! Those Athenian Owls are one of the greatest coins ever made, period! And I have some ancestors from that neck of the woods, too. Some of my dad's family came from Bosnia. Thanks! If you promise not to tell anyone else (I'm sure it would be considered the most heinous sort of heresy in these parts), I'll tell you that we cracked the beautiful coin out of the holder (NOT a trivial task!), brought it to a wonderful custom jeweler we have used a lot, and had a bezel made for it, out of 18K gold, and got a fairly heavy--and long--18K chain for it. We emphasized that we feel a strong sense of responsibility for this coin that has been around for almost 2500 years, and wanted it mounted in a way that would not damage the coin, and they did a fabulous job (the gold hue is what it does in certain light; the surface is untouched from when it was in the slab). My wife and I are both thrilled, and the beautiful coin sees the light of day much more than it would if it sat in the safe (my wife practically wants to wear it to bed). If we ever change our minds (unlikely, since both of our adult daughters are charmed by it), we can send it in for authentication and certification again. It's a very happy Owl, I think! Edited August 25, 2021 by 124Spider Hoghead515, Mohawk, ShinyObjects and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldFinger1969 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I notice that on those holders -- nicely done, BTW -- that they give 2 grades: strike and surface. I take it this is because you are dealing with coins that are 500-2,500 years old and are not in any condition comparable to coins minted since 1800 or so ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124Spider Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/24/2021 at 9:53 PM, GoldFinger1969 said: I notice that on those holders -- nicely done, BTW -- that they give 2 grades: strike and surface. I take it this is because you are dealing with coins that are 500-2,500 years old and are not in any condition comparable to coins minted since 1800 or so ? If you look at a lot of these coins (and I looked at a LOT of them before choosing to buy this one), the three variables graded are (i) how worn; (ii) quality of strike, and (iii) quality of the surface. What is not covered by the grading is how badly off-center the strike is. For whatever reason, this particular type of coin, struck over a long period of time, was struck on a planchet that was too small for the die, so almost all of them have some portion of Athena cut off (usually a huge portion of her helmet/crest and/or her nose and/or chin). So you can have a well struck coin, uncirculated, with an excellent surface, with low visual appeal, because Athena is missing some important part and/or the owl is way off center or missing part. This one isn't quite "full crest," but almost, and it was by far the best of the examples I saw that I was willing to pay for. So I bought it. You'll note that it is graded for wear, just like modern coins. Perhaps modern coins should be graded for quality of strike and quality of surface, also. Mark Mohawk and GoldFinger1969 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jeremymundo Posted August 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2021 Heres a few from my collection Coinbuf, Mohawk, rrantique and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted August 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 Here is a raw one I just picked up. Pretty worn but I liked it. A little color to it. tj96, AcesKings, Mohawk and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mohawk Posted August 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 Now it's time for me to share my very first Faustina the Younger coin. This is a silver denarius, RIC# 507a: Jeremymundo, Hoghead515, AcesKings and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post leeg Posted August 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) Mark Goodman images. Edited August 28, 2021 by leeg The Neophyte Numismatist, ShinyObjects, Lem E and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 8/27/2021 at 6:36 PM, Lem E said: Here is a raw one I just picked up. Pretty worn but I liked it. A little color to it. Orichalcum comes to mind and there's not a smidgen of gold in it. Even wear throughout -- and though the tail be gone, the denticles are still smiling and tickle my fancy. They ought to consider a label: Last Year of Issue: pocket watch specimen. A real doozy! Lem E and Mohawk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hoghead515 Posted August 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2021 ShinyObjects, Henri Charriere, tj96 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Henri Charriere Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 @Hoghead515 As one of the most down-to-earth members on the Forum, allow me to further expose my unfamiliarity, i.e., ignorance of numismatics with you by expressing the following comment with my trade-marked reckless abandon: "I absolutely, positively do not have the ability to stand stock still -- whether as a human being or eagle -- long enough to allow a master portraitist or engraver to exercise and execute their artistic talent." 😉 Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 7:17 AM, Quintus Arrius said: Orichalcum comes to mind and there's not a smidgen of gold in it. Even wear throughout -- and though the tail be gone, the denticles are still smiling and tickle my fancy. They ought to consider a label: Last Year of Issue: pocket watch specimen. A real doozy! You like that Orichalcum, don't you Quintus? I love it!!! I'll have to find more excuses to have Orichalcum show up around here.......maybe a "For the Love of Orichalcum" thread........... Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 6:34 AM, leeg said: Mark Goodman images. I love this coin. Its a true beauty. Mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) On 8/29/2021 at 3:06 PM, Hoghead515 said: I love this coin. Its a true beauty. First time I've seen one with a nice bronzed look that highlights all the nooks and crannies. 🐓 Edited August 29, 2021 by Quintus Arrius Clarification Hoghead515 and Mohawk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 3:59 PM, Quintus Arrius said: First time I've seen one with a nice bronzed look that highlights all the nooks and crannies. 🐓 Same here. Very nice toning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeg Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Thanks all. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hoghead515 Posted August 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2021 This one of my favorite GWs Lem E, Mohawk, tj96 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Woods020 Posted August 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2021 My top 3 favorite silver coins I own currently The Neophyte Numismatist, Hoghead515, ShinyObjects and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Wonder how we can get this thread pinned to the top like the others. Thank you @Mohawk for starting this thread. I love silver coins. Hopfully this thread will stay alive. rrantique and Mohawk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 10:18 AM, Woods020 said: My top 3 favorite silver coins I own currently Very nice. Those are amazing. samclemen3991 and Woods020 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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