Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 37705
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| Coin type: | Greek |
| Entered by: | electrum! (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 5 buyer responses) |
| Added on: | Jul 7, 2010 |
| State, City: | Bruttium, 'of the Bretti' |
| Coin: | AE - Helmeted head of Ares left ΒΡΕΤΤΙ[ΩΝ] - Legend in left field, Hera Hoplosmia advancing right holding spear and shield, grape bunch to right. |
| Mint: | (212-203 B.C. ) |
| Wt./Size/Axis: | 14.60g / 25mm / 6 o'clock |
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| Acquisition/Sale: | electrum! 2006 |
| Notes: | Jul 7, 10 - To my eye and in my mind, this coin is what Greek coins are all about! You can't get any more "Greek" than with a bearded warrior/God of War, in helmet, on the obverse. Just having this coin in the palm of your hand makes one feel like one has something very substantial. It is a heavy, thick, massive coin. The complex devices and legends of the reverse are all there, with little wear after 2400 years. All together just a wonderful Greek coin. One of my favorites and the last of the last to go. Sigh.
Postage and packing charges are $5.00 for one coin or all. I prefer payment by U.S. postal money order, but any reputable source for money orders is fine. If you are interested in my coins, email me directly as well as using the Tantalus site. My e-address is electrum_io@yahoo.com. Thanks for looking! Breck |
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