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Offline maridvnvm

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Seleukos I otDay
« on: March 25, 2008, 05:25:42 pm »
It is likely to be the best Seleukos I Tetradrachm I am ever likely to own.

Obv:- Head of Herakles right, clad in lion head headdress
Rev:- BASILEWS SELEUKOU, Zeus enthroned left, holding Nike and scepter, monogram left;
Antioch mint, c. 300 B.C.;
Tef:- SNG Spaer 2, WSM 923, CSE 8
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It is my first attempt at taking a photograph of it so please bear with me. This big, bright silver coin is causing me more trouble than I expected.

I hope you like it half as much as I do.

Regards,
Martin
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Re: Seleukos I otDay
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2008, 05:31:28 pm »
Hi,

Congrats on a very nice coin!  I also feel your pain regarding the photography of these, you've done justice to your coin with your picture though.

Brgds,
Darcy
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Re: Seleukos I otDay
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2008, 05:56:05 pm »
Just wonderful.
A bit of "unsharp mask" or other sharpening tool helps. I took the liberty below.
PeteB
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Re: Seleukos I otDay
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2008, 09:36:24 am »
Lovely coin and a really decent job at photographing it.

Best, Noah
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Re: Seleukos I otDay
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2008, 10:52:38 am »
A fabulous coin Martin!

It appears that Nike is holding something with arms outstretched...what could it be?
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Re: Seleukos I otDay
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2008, 11:16:02 am »
Nike is reaching as if to crown Zeus with a laurel wreath.
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Martin
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Re: Seleukos I otDay
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2008, 11:58:39 am »
The wreath is Zeus-sized and Nike is very small, so she has to use both hands!
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Re: Seleukos I otDay
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2008, 01:22:40 pm »
Quote from: maridvnvm on March 27, 2008, 11:16:02 am
Nike is reaching as if to crown Zeus with a laurel wreath.
Regards,
Martin

Nike is up to her usual tricks then! lol

I thought it was a laurel wreath but wasn't quite sure. Thanks for the confirmation.
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Re: Seleukos I otDay
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2008, 01:55:33 pm »
Lovely coin!  I've toyed with the idea of buying one of these but I must stay focussed or become very poor.
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Re: Seleukos I otDay
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2008, 05:03:22 am »
Talk about eye appeal! A magnificent example of ancient art in precious metal, you have my congratulations Martin.

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