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Roland Mueller

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Alexander I. of Makedonia
« on: June 26, 2006, 03:37:36 am »
AR-Tetrobolon 16 mm, 2.30 gr.

AV: Warrior with two spears prancing right, within dotted border
RV: Forepart of a lion right within an incuse square

Either the surface of the coin is a little rough I am very happy to find this lovely coin. What I read, the silver at that time was not from a high quality. It could be the reason that the surface is rough.

Roland
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Re: Alexander I. of Makedonia
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2006, 04:27:21 am »
Roland,

I'm glad that you got it! The lion is from wonderful style - congrats on a truly marvellous coin!

Lars
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Re: Alexander I. of Makedonia
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2006, 04:56:30 am »
Very nice coin. Simply outstanding reverse!

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Re: Alexander I. of Makedonia
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2006, 07:16:02 am »
Roland,

This is a beautiful coin; congratulations!

Jim (Cleisthenes)
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Re: Alexander I. of Makedonia
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2006, 01:56:04 pm »
Early Macedonians: another category I'd collect if I could.  A beauty!  Pat L.
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Re: Alexander I. of Makedonia
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2006, 02:20:44 pm »
Thanks you all for the compliment. I like the style of the older Macedonian king-coins.
Thank you, psipio, for the recommandation! I am realy satisfied with this juvel.

Regards
Roland
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Re: Alexander I. of Makedonia
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2006, 12:44:59 am »
A very attractive piece Roland! To me early Macedonian coins have a feeling of promise. There is great confidence and style about them, as if they are saying "Watch out world- great things will come from us".
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