Giveaway - Winner posted!

Blackhawk · October 4, 2008 1:32PM

Here's something a little different for my promised giveaway. This is a Sassanian coin from ancient Persia/Iran. I believe that this one is from the reign of Khusru II (590-628 AD), but I can't guarantee anything in regards to the attribution. The piece is silver and about 23 mm in diameter. Post on this thread to win - a winner will be randomly chosen from all posters at 9:00PM CST next Saturday (Oct. 11).

woodardcoin · October 4, 2008 1:37PM

Wow count me in please .
Thanks for the chance.

JP

Muygrandeoso · October 4, 2008 2:26PM

A very generous offer.
Please count me in.

Thanks
Chris

lordmarcovan · October 4, 2008 2:28PM

You're a class act, Bill.

I say this not only because of the generosity of the current giveaway (count me in, please!) but also because of some of the past generosity I've received at your hands. And all of our past transactions.

You've earned the Seal more than once.

If I win this giveaway I pledge to do my own ancient coin giveaway. (Of either a small Roman bronze or an ancient Chinese cash coin or two, probably the latter, as I recently acquired many from our funguslike friend).

Say, good idea putting the Kitco spot price meter in your sig, WC. I always forget what spot is and have to go to their page. I'll have to remember to put it in my own sig sometime when I don't already have a wide picture in there.

adamlaneus · October 4, 2008 2:35PM

I didn't really want to enter a contest, but that is an interesting coin. And I have an alterior motive.

I'm supposed to be starting up a 'dollar' giveaway contest. Many months ago, I ran a series...for cents, nickels, dimes, quarters and half dollars. Then things got busy and I found it difficult to cough up some sort of interesting question that would provide interest as well as an even playing field for participants.

So, by entering this thread, I will 'ethically' force myself to start up my next dollar giveaway tomorrow. I think that giving is better than receiving. It is unlikely i'll win here...but it forces me into doing what I should have done weeks ago...start the dollar giveaway.

Now, the thinking cap goes on for a good question or four.

Is that a machine-doubled nose?

lordmarcovan · October 4, 2008 2:56PM

<< <i>Is that a machine-doubled nose? >>

No machines involved! Coins were struck by hand back then!

Doubling happened. And yes, ol' Khusru II (if that's who it is) appears to have a bit of a second schnoz.

What is the denomination on these? I'm sadly uninformed on Sassanian and Parthian and non-Greco-Roman ancients.

Ricke · October 4, 2008 3:08PM

Nice!

Very generous giveaway. Count me in - that's cool stuff, there.

Bailathacl · October 4, 2008 6:49PM

Ooh, can't turn down a chance to win a Sassanian drachm (right denomination?). Many many thanks.

sbeverly · October 4, 2008 7:54PM

I love it ...

Count me in

BillyKingsley · October 4, 2008 9:49PM

I did not want to enter and seem greedy after you just sent me a coin, but after looking at it, I HAVE to place my name in the hat too!

Maybe one of these days I'll have something that I can put up as a giveaway myself, but I don't have much for my own collection just yet!

ajaan · October 4, 2008 10:07PM

I second what Rob said.

Bill, please enter me.

ksteelheader · October 4, 2008 10:39PM

Please enter me in this gracious giveaway.

Ken

britintexas · October 5, 2008 2:04AM

That's one cool coin, thanks for the chance!

dan8402 · October 5, 2008 2:19AM

I'm in

BBQnBLUES · October 5, 2008 4:33AM

WOW ! Thanks for being so generous Bill !

That's a _nice giveaway.

I'm in ....

mnemtsas2 · October 5, 2008 6:12AM

Count me in too

Dawg144 · October 5, 2008 6:56AM

I've thought about getting something like this for awhile. This is an outstandingly generous giveaway!
Thanks for the chance.

rah1959 · October 5, 2008 7:25AM

Very interesting coin...and just read up on the Khusru II. I would love to be added to the list of names in your kind giveaway.

Thanks!

RAH1959

Omega · October 5, 2008 7:28AM

Great coin! Thanks for the chance.

mathlingn · October 5, 2008 3:51PM

That's cool
Thanks

BCNumismatics · October 5, 2008 5:36PM

Please enter me into this giveaway as well.

Aidan.

newsman · October 6, 2008 12:11AM

Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

Rickc300 · October 6, 2008 3:27AM

Thanks for the chance! You are a class act here on the forums...

Rick

newbiecollector · October 6, 2008 3:30AM

Don't enter me in your giveaway but let me say you sure have CLASS!

FilthyBroke · October 6, 2008 3:37AM

Cool!

Count me in, please, and thanks for the chance!

ajbauman · October 6, 2008 3:47AM

Awesome...count me in please!

gummibear · October 6, 2008 3:48AM

Cool coin. Thanks for the chance,
Richard

CollectorBob · October 6, 2008 5:44AM

Thanks!

laserart · October 7, 2008 10:42PM

that would be so cool to own, enter me please

Blackhawk · October 10, 2008 12:41PM

One day left.

coinpictures · October 10, 2008 1:20PM

Neat piece! What are the ornaments at NSEW of the periphery?

Blackhawk · October 10, 2008 1:36PM

I'm kind of embarrassed to say that I don't know much about the coin other than it looked neat when I bought it.

jfoot13 · October 11, 2008 8:23AM

<< <i>I'm kind of embarrassed to say that I don't know much about the coin other than it looked neat when I bought it.

>>

and it still looks neat.. thanks for the chance

Blackhawk · October 11, 2008 8:26PM

Here ye, hear ye, this contest has officially come to a close!

Based on the order of posting on the thread, each person was assigned a number, then I used an on-line random numbers generator to pick on number out of the group. The winner is....ksteelheader.

Thanks for playing everyone!

ksteelheader · October 12, 2008 12:21AM

Thanks Bill!!

Hyperion · October 12, 2008 12:31AM

Giveaway - Winner posted!

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