$15 (Rudnik Numismatics Auction, April 2019) Somehow, it manages to do all that while still remaining pleasing to the eye! Here's a good discussion on CT about these dimples. This coin combines an obverse that sports an off-center strike and off-center "central/centration" dimple with a reverse that has a centered strike and centered "central/centration" dimple. It's probably an understatement to say that I was very happy to be able to adopt this ex Doug Seleukid bottlecap with its cheeky wandering "central" dimple, one of the many gems to be found in the AMCC 2 pick bin section. All in all, plenty to like about a sub $10 coin.įAVORITE: SELEUKID KINGDOM. The AMCC auction note adds that " On some examples from Heraclea, including this one, the barbarian emerging from the hut appears to be holding a bow." I thought that was a neat little detail. I think the soldier and little barbarian are very well-depicted, and was amused by the fact that Constans appears to be wearing lipstick. I don't have many 'Hut' Fel Temps, so I was pleased to pick up this example which has passed through the hands of not one but two illustrious CT members ( having acquired it from back in 2000). I don't really collect Byzantine coins (famous last words), but as a rule, I'll readily collect anything that sticks out as being interesting. ![]() I love this little Byzantine curiosity, an example of a decanummium (10 nummi) flan having been cut from a larger one, an older follis (40 nummi) perhaps? The facing portrait and most of Phocas's name are pretty clear too. So, anyway, here we go, my favourites and respective runners-up, starting with the cheapest to the priciest.įAVORITE: BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Phocas. Afterall, by definition, for something to be a favourite, it must have been picked over something else, right? This year, I thought it would be fun if I not only showed my favorite, but also the closest competitor in its price range. In previous years, this list has shown ten, each a favorite in its own price category, beginning with $1-$10, and working its way up to $100. if you're willing to plow through my ramblings about not just 10 but 20 coins this time, that is. Apologies to everyone else, but yes, there IS in fact gold somehwere at the end of this post. Making a beautiful Donald Trump coin a part of your collection is fast and easy - just select an item, add it to your shopping cart, and complete the user-friendly checkout process.Thanks to Alexander for suggesting the clickbait AV addition to this thread's subject. You will also receive a Certificate of Authenticity verifying the piece's size and materials.
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