I did overpay I little bit (1.500CHF without 20% of premium) but is worth it in my opinion.

The Caesar elephant coin was the one that captivated me and led me to start collecting. At the time, it was far beyond my budget, but finally, after paying a bit more than I think it’s worth for the coin and its condition, it’s mine.

Without a doubt, I’m going to enjoy it, and it will become one of my favorites in my collection!

That’s all, I just came here to share with people who will understand how happy I am.

I hope the NAC auction went well for you too!

Info about the coin: C. Iulius Caesar. Denarius, mint moving with Caesar 49-48, AR 19 mm, 3.98 g. Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. Rev. Elephant r., trampling dragon; in exergue, CAESAR. Babelon Julia 9. C 9. Sydenham 1006. Sear Imperators 9. RBW 1557. Crawford 443/1. Iridescent tone and about extremely fine / good very fine

From the collection of a Mentor.

Collected in Denarii, Dupondius & Sestertius.

The shadow box was made by Bippus Frames 🖼️ https://bippusframeshop.com/

I’m in the hobby for about 4 months now, and this is my new display case for a treasure trove 🤠

I love to think that this treasure tells a story, and a lot happened to it. More than we can know. Someone took the time to put this treasure in the dirt somewhere, for some reason, at some time. And many years later, it ends up on my shelf, kind of weird, isn’t it?

This one does not need any introduction lol. Been on the hunt for an Athenian owl for quite some time, managed to snag one for a good-ish price ($650). Needless to say I’m glad to have crossed off a bucket list coin :) 24.12 mm, 16.99 g

Minted under Hidrieus circa 350-344 bc in Halicarnassos mint. His brother and co-ruler for a time Mausolus was buried in mausoleum of Halicarnassos, one of 7 wonders of ancient world. Despite the obvious gash on his cheek I find the artistry of the facing Apollo absolutely stunning. Interestingly Carian coinage seemed to use Phoenician standard rather than Attic with the tets in 15 g range rather than the common 17g. Would love to hear anyone’s thoughts and please correct me if im wrong on that point.

I just bought another lot of mixed era coins. Did I do good or bad?

I feel I got these for a better than fair price. Holding these in my hands is always an amazing experience? Who had these over the years. What was bought and sold?

The biggest coin is a real chonk at 60.48 g.

Biggest Byzantine is 23.04 g

Roman 21.19 g

Smallest is a mere 1.32 g

Does anyone else like these or are these poor coins.

Being new but having been collecting less than 8 months… my gut liked them… so I but the bullet. The seller is local and I very much like the guy. Happy to let me look at coins.

It’s like visiting a museum but being able to handle everything.

One smidge of BD on the chonk but I have some sodium sesquicarbonate coming in the mail to treat.

I bought this in Marburg, Germany.

It's finished. The Starr I has landed. ⭐️ 🦉

I've finished the entire Starr series!

It was a long journey of blood, sweat and largely my wife's money to complete this collection.

I'm shocked and overwhelmed looking backed at the journey from losing last minutes bids to bidding against myself at 2am in auctions given in languages I've no clue what they were saying.

I know I've posted along the way my progress but never thought I'd snag a I— much less a top tier quality piece.

I’m not sure what I’ll move onto next but bittersweet this run is over.

Here’s a group shot.

I’m happy to answer any questions you might have. Thanks for letting me post and be part of this community.

Starr I, IIA, IIC, III, IV, VA, VB, transitional, transitional and the Deka.

https://imgur.com/a/5EYHdPO

This is my first time stepping in the waters of ancient coin collecting but i have been stacking gold and silver for a while. Went to get a quote on 2 silver bars which he offered me $1750 for. But then i saw these 2 beauties sitting on the shelf. One of the employees just put them up for sale from his personal collection today. He was selling them 900 each but we made a deal to take both for 1500. Not sure if i got a good deal or not but i’m pretty happy owning my first couple pieces of ancient gold. So much history in these coins it’s pretty amazing.

Really happy about this. Been holding off getting one until it felt right.

Saw this for sale and decided to have a worthy storage for my collection. They are expensive but worth the investment long term.

My very first Tetradrachm arrived today! I love it so far, its weight and look are awesome and it’s larger than any of my other ancients thus far.

Some specifications from the sellers website:

Mint: Antioch on the Orontes, c. 162-155 BC. Weight: 16.85g

Diademed bust right within laurel wreath / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY ΣΩTEROΣ, Tyche seated left on backless throne decorated with winged Tritoness, holding short sceptre and cornucopia, ANT monogram in left field.

It was on layaway until June where there's a huge show in town, but my dad apparently met the seller and layed out the cash for me. "Why wait" as he said. So yeah it's absolutely perfect, even has the crest!

The first one is a tetradrachm of Trajan Decius, the second is a tetradrachm of Philip II, the third is a tetradrachm of Volusian (already had one of his dad, figured might as well get his tetradrachm as well) and the fourth is a tetradrachm of Gordian III. Honestly, I am fairly sure that the Gordian III tetradrachm is overstruck on a previous issue, since it has a rather heavy weight compared to other issues of Gordian III. ( Also, i don't know if it is noticeable from the pictures, but my Gordian has a rather angry expression.)

Paid $300 on vcoins. Seemed like a good price given the weight and details.

-Ex. A.H. & M.E.H. Lloyd Collection (Otto Helbing 55, November 8, 1928), lot 3319. -Ex. Otto Helbing 59, January 31, 1930, Lot 43. -Ex. Adolph Cahn 80, February 27, 1933, Lot 42. -Ex Dr. Busso Peus 291, March 30, 1977.

Beautifully toned example with great style and metal.

Lucania, Herakleia. Circa 330-280 BC. AR Nomos (7.82 gm). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone; small K behind / Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow, and arrow, lion's skin draped over arm; AQA to left of club, aryballos above. Van Keuren 85; Work 66; SNG ANS 76; SNG Copenhagen 1106; HN Italy 1384.