For the love of silver 4 4

[Lem E]

[Fenntucky Mike]

On 11/12/2021 at 6:13 AM, Lem E said:

That's a beaut. 

[Lem E]

On 11/12/2021 at 5:17 AM, Fenntucky Mike said:

That's a beaut. 

Thanks Mike. Got a batch of new images from Joe. Been playing around with them a little.

[Mohawk]

On 11/12/2021 at 6:17 AM, Fenntucky Mike said:

That's a beaut. 

I'm with Mike....that is a beauty!! Very nice Merc, LemE.

[Lem E]

On 11/12/2021 at 10:11 AM, Mohawk said:

I'm with Mike....that is a beauty!! Very nice Merc, LemE.

Thanks Mohawk. Appreciate it.

[Mr_Spud]

(1371-90) Silver Groat S-5131 Edinburgh, PCGS XF-45. Purchased in Edinburgh on our 25th anniversary by Mrs_Spud and I a couple of years ago, just got graded 🌞

Edited November 13, 2021 by Mr_Spud

[Fenntucky Mike]

Good luck to all you deer hunters out there.

[rrantique]

[Fenntucky Mike]

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[MorganMan]

Hey! I got one of those too!

[Fenntucky Mike]

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[MorganMan]

[AcesKings]

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[Gam3rBlake]

Here is my favorite. It’s a silver quadrigatus from the Roman Republic.
 

This coin was the predecessor to the very well known denarius that was minted for centuries.

 

Livy referred to these coins as “heavy denarii” but modern numismatists believe they were an entirely different type of coin most likely based on the Greek didrachm (2 drachma) coin.

 

Edited November 20, 2021 by Gam3rBlake

[Gam3rBlake]

Here is another one of my favorite silver coins.

 

An Athenian tetradrachm from the late 5th century BC.

 

This coin is special to me because it was the first ancient coin that I ever spent “big money” ($1,500) on. I was super nervous to do it but now I’m glad I did.

[Just Bob]

On 11/19/2021 at 10:22 PM, Gam3rBlake said:

Here is another one of my favorite silver coins.

 

An Athenian tetradrachm from the late 5th century BC.

 

This coin is special to me because it was the first ancient coin that I ever spent “big money” ($1,500) on. I was super nervous to do it but now I’m glad I did.

Welcome to the forum. Good looking coins. 

[Gam3rBlake]

On 11/19/2021 at 9:19 PM, Just Bob said:

Welcome to the forum. Good looking coins. 

Thanks!  I just started collecting ancients last year. Before that I collected pre-WW2 American.

 

This is my favorite silver American coin in my collection:

 

[Lem E]

On 11/20/2021 at 1:45 AM, Gam3rBlake said:

Thanks!  I just started collecting ancients last year. Before that I collected pre-WW2 American.

 

This is my favorite silver American coin in my collection:

 

Welcome to the NGC boards @Gam3rBlake Beautiful coins.

[Hoghead515]

On 11/19/2021 at 11:22 PM, Gam3rBlake said:

Here is another one of my favorite silver coins.

 

An Athenian tetradrachm from the late 5th century BC.

 

This coin is special to me because it was the first ancient coin that I ever spent “big money” ($1,500) on. I was super nervous to do it but now I’m glad I did.

This is prob one of my most favorite designs there is. Thanks for sharing. And welcome to the forum. 

[Just Bob]

On 11/20/2021 at 1:45 AM, Gam3rBlake said:

 

 

This is my favorite silver American coin in my collection:

 

I can understand why. That is a beautiful piece. Looking forward to seeing more of your collection.

[Mohawk]

On 11/19/2021 at 11:22 PM, Gam3rBlake said:

Here is another one of my favorite silver coins.

 

An Athenian tetradrachm from the late 5th century BC.

 

This coin is special to me because it was the first ancient coin that I ever spent “big money” ($1,500) on. I was super nervous to do it but now I’m glad I did.

That's a beautiful example of an absolute classic, Blake.  I've always loved that design, but sadly I don't own one.  I'd say that was $1,500 very well spent 

[Gam3rBlake]

On 11/20/2021 at 5:36 PM, Mohawk said:

That's a beautiful example of an absolute classic, Blake.  I've always loved that design, but sadly I don't own one.  I'd say that was $1,500 very well spent 

Thanks!  I agree it’s a beautiful design!

 

Whats really funny is 2 months after I won the auction for it I got an offer of $2,400 via Heritage Auctions “Make an Offer” feature.

So now I think of $1,500 as a great price for it xD

[rrantique]

[Fenntucky Mike]

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[AcesKings]

[CIII]

Happy Thanksgiving!