My last two ancients, one Greek, one Roman - Post your ancient Pictures here!

rgCoinGuy

I have sold off my ancients, except these two. The Roman is from the great Lord M's collection. I will revisit purchasing more ancients soon, but I am concentrating on other areas at the moment. I did want to share these pictures, as I thought they came out pretty well. Feel free to post as many of yours as you would like!

ajaan

Love that Marcus Aurelius coin. I was disappointed to see it was already sold. Good pick up.

WillieBoyd2

This is one of my favorite coins:



Parthia Orodes I (BC 90-80) Drachm
Obverse: Bust left with medium beard wearing tiara with eight pointed star in center
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne; in right hand bow, Greek inscription
Mint: Rhagae (undated)
English: "[Of the] Great King, Arsaces, the Autocrat, the Father-loving, the Noble, the Greek-loving"
Catalog: Sellwood Orodes I Type 31 - Size 20mm

FilthyBroke

Ancients? Here's a couple of my favorites-









I also plan to revisit ancients soon, RG. Right now I'm obsessing over hammered coins and reales.

STLNATS

Parthian tetradrachm attributed to Bagasis, ca BC 127-125. Tyche seated on the reverse. Recent purchase from Frank Kovacs and a big holefiller for my Parthian portrait collection.

STLNATS

And a Eucratides tetradrachm, ca BC 170-145. Great style, almost no wear and larger than a US half dollar, it was priced right due to the lamination on the reverse. But it works great from my Bactrian/IndoGreek portrait set.

WillieBoyd2

Another favorite Parthian coin:



Parthia Vologases III (AD 105-147) Drachm
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with pointed beard; wearing diadem with loop at top; earring visible; border of dots
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow; blundered Greek legend
Mint: Ecbatana (undated)
Catalog: Sellwood Vologases III Type 78 - Size 20mm

covers

My newest Roman Republic coin. Not the normal complacent she-wolf on this one.

lordmarcovan

<< <i> Love that Marcus Aurelius coin. I was disappointed to see it was already sold. Good pick up. >>

That comment from the person who sold it to me in the first place.

lordmarcovan

Man, there is some sweet stuff posted here.

I have always thought this type was neat, and Filthybroke goes and posts a nicely toned example, to boot!



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I could acquire a habit for Roman Republican and Greek silver, if I was a wealthier man and didn't watch myself.