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Offline Pscipio

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Pixodaros Didrachm
« on: June 18, 2012, 02:49:45 pm »
I have always admired some (though not all) of the Pixodaros silver coins, and I am very happy to have added this specimen to my collection recently.

Pixodaros, Satrap of Caria, AR Didrachm, c. 340-334 BC.
Obv. 3/4-facing laureate head of Apollo.
Rev. ΠIΞΩΔAPOY, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding long sceptre left and Labrys
19-20 mm, 6.98 g
SNG Aulock 2375

Lars

PS: click twice to zoom
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Re: Pixodaros Didrachm
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2012, 02:56:34 pm »
A very nice coin, spectacular reverse :o
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Re: Pixodaros Didrachm
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2012, 02:59:08 pm »
I agree. A very nice coin with an obverse of good style but that reverse is something special.
Martin
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Re: Pixodaros Didrachm
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2012, 02:59:44 pm »
Really really nice quality Greek.

The portrait of Apollo is absolutely beautiful.

Apollo looks haunted!

A worthy CotD indeed!

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Re: Pixodaros Didrachm
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2012, 03:34:21 pm »
Beautiful coin!
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Re: Pixodaros Didrachm
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2012, 01:29:14 am »
And I admire, tremendously, the 3/4 face with its sense of personality.
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Re: Pixodaros Didrachm
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2012, 01:38:52 am »
Lars, what a nice addition!

I too love the 3/4 facing portraits, and the Zeus Labraundos rev. is compelling!

Thanks for sharing!
~Steve
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Re: Pixodaros Didrachm
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2012, 03:36:17 am »
Superlative detail. I don't think I've seen a reverse on this series as nicely detailed and preserved and the overall quality of the surfaces is outstanding for the type. I can see why you as a dealer who must see a few of these cross the counter, add this one to your collection. Congratulations.
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Re: Pixodaros Didrachm
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2012, 05:09:52 am »
This is a staggering lovely coin, beautiful in every way.

It must be a treasure in hand!
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Re: Pixodaros Didrachm
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2012, 05:12:08 am »
I am spellbound!  :o

The detail in Apollo's hair, every little fold of Zeus' cloak. I'd love to hold it to see the relief of the figures.

A true work of art.
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Re: Pixodaros Didrachm
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2012, 07:31:15 am »
Thank you! I very much like the detailed reverse, but it was the adorable style of the obverse (plus the surfaces) that made me keep it.

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