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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2019, 10:32:18 am »
Hi, Tracy,

Great coin with a great pedigree... ;)

Congratulation   +++

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #26 on: June 18, 2019, 01:56:41 pm »
Quadrans,

Thank you again, as always.

Tracy


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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #28 on: June 18, 2019, 10:18:48 pm »
I have to get one of these someday.  Joe has a few in the shop.

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #29 on: June 19, 2019, 01:27:43 pm »
Jay GT4,

In the beginning I had no intention of picking up any Larssian coins, but I found myself drawn to the type again and again. I also like the fact that they are heavy and chunky in hand and have a high relief, especially on the obverse. Of course those high spots are often worn down, but the relief is generally there nonetheless. Warning: once you pick one up you will want more.

Tracy

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #30 on: June 20, 2019, 02:03:01 pm »
Sweet new horse addition => man, I love these cool Larissa examples (congrats)

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #31 on: June 20, 2019, 05:34:16 pm »
Steve P,

Thanks. I have to admit that these Larissian types are kind of addictive.

Tracy

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #32 on: June 22, 2019, 05:57:30 pm »
...and my last of the Larissian facing head types.  This one is nice and chunky and looks and feels great in hand.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=7014&pos=3

Tracy

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #33 on: June 22, 2019, 07:11:13 pm »
Nice addition,

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #34 on: June 22, 2019, 10:42:52 pm »
Ya gotta love it!! ...


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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #35 on: July 07, 2019, 06:15:39 pm »
Steve P,

I agree that Larissa rocks. So, since I just can’t stay off of the horses here is my final one. I no longer have any more Larissian drachms to post in my gallery.

I hope that you enjoy this one.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=7014&pos=4

Tracy

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #36 on: July 08, 2019, 01:01:00 pm »
Great addition,  ;) +++

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #37 on: November 26, 2019, 04:13:14 pm »
Hello Everyone,

It’s been a while since I last posted about my gallery, but that’s because I had no recent additions. However, within the past few weeks I acquired another lovely coin from the Larissian facing head drachm series. This is a type that I’ve desired for quite a while: one with a reverse die signature. It is an exquisite coin, and gorgeous in hand, especially the obverse. Please enjoy.

The coin: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=46197&pos=1

The auction catalogue: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=46197&pos=0

Tracy

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #38 on: November 26, 2019, 07:33:57 pm »
...and my last Larissian coin for a while. A trihemiobol. I find the detail remarkable, especially on the reverse, for such a small coin.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=46197&pos=0

Tracy

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #39 on: November 27, 2019, 04:04:18 am »
I don't think your links are correct. The trihemiobol appears in both posts, the first one where the catalog should be.
Remember to copy the link from description and not the browser.
But the trihemiobol is pretty cool, and I believe I have that catalog.

- Peter


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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #40 on: November 27, 2019, 08:28:58 am »
Peter,

Thank you for the information on my links. When I get to a PC, rather than my phone, I will correct the links.

Tracy

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #41 on: November 27, 2019, 02:41:43 pm »
I think that I’ve successfully corrected the links. Thanks again to Peter (Enodia) for explaining the correct way to link to a coin in my gallery. I was indeed copying and pasting from the browser. So,...

Facing head drachm signed by AI: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-158855

Auction catalogue for the drachm: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-158857

Trihemiobol: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-158860

Tracy

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #42 on: December 01, 2019, 04:21:58 am »
Hi,

Nice group of coins,   +++

Q.
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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #43 on: December 04, 2019, 11:36:45 pm »
Sweet, sweet, sweet Larissa!!

Man, I love all of your cool new Larissa additions ... keep that awesome effort going!

Cheers

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #44 on: December 17, 2019, 08:41:50 pm »
Quadrans and Steve P: thank you both!

Tracy

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #45 on: December 17, 2019, 08:42:56 pm »
Over the last day or so I’ve added two new albums to my gallery (link as part of my signature): Aurelian and the Palmyrene Empire and Random Aurelians, currently with one and two coins respectively. I hope to add more random Aurelians in the near future. I hope that you enjoy.

Tracy

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #46 on: December 17, 2019, 11:44:18 pm »
Nice additions Tracy.  Look forward to seeing more

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #47 on: December 19, 2019, 12:22:32 am »
I agree, nice addition   +++

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #48 on: December 19, 2019, 03:59:03 pm »
Aurelian is just so Third Century  ;)

Capital idea, as  a focal point. Aurelian seems to have a sizable issuance in his name and that of the empress, Severina.  Other names to look out for, on the Palmyrene front: Vabalathus and ZenobiaVabalathus was son of Odenathus and Zenobia of Palmyra.  Zenobia assumed the purple upon Odenathus' (rather suspicious) death, with Vabalathus as nominal king.  One of the issues pairing Vabalathus with Aurelian would fit in nicely here.  :) Zenobia is quite the rarity:-\   

Even as a French speaker, I still find it tiring to read some of the numismatic works, such as RPC 7.1 (M. Spoerri Butcher). It's the wading through a multitude of languages (French, Latin, Greek...). Other writers are not a problem. 

Learning 'numismatic' French  will at least help you with some other works.  I'm not interested in learning Bulgarian, so am hunting for Varbanov's English translation of his Greek Imperial Coins series.

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Re: Tracy’s Relatively New Gallery
« Reply #49 on: December 19, 2019, 04:55:14 pm »
nice winner, with great provenance
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