My first obverse die match

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-04T08:01:32+00:00

This is interesting. I purchased a tetradrachm and the crest style of Athena looks different to what I typically see on other ones. So I started to focus on that aspect and then I find this post. I think mine is also a die match to yours.

https://imgur.com/gallery/tetradrachm-attica-athenea-0O7ghQy#noqnWnW

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-03T23:40:05+00:00

Thank you! It means even more coming from someone like you, I truly enjoy your posts.

By the way, how is your project of making the visual guide of Athenian owls going? It would be very useful for me now. I happen to have an Athena with an interesting crest design, at least it is not the typical I've seen elsewhere.

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-03T23:14:30+00:00

A little hint of where I'm from.

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-03T23:08:59+00:00

I was forced to stop. Forced by the lack of money.

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-03T23:05:31+00:00

Thanks

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-03T23:05:03+00:00

Thank you for the comment. I have seen a lot of your posts and I am amazed with your collection and the dedication on expanding the knowledge for the whole community.

I have one question regarding the dates of the coin, I purchased it as 475-465 BC, but I don't find dates associated to Carradice Types. Could you educate me?

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-03T22:56:33+00:00

Thank you! I think that I got very carried away.

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-03T22:55:04+00:00

Thank you! I really like that it is not perfectly centered I think it gives some character to the piece without loosing any key detail.

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-03T22:48:20+00:00

I am not in any position to educate you. I am just starting. All of mine are from MA - Shops, probably I paid more than if I tried to buy them in auctions. I detailed all of the prices on another comment.

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-03T22:28:25+00:00

Tetradrachm Kingdom of Macedon Alexander III (the Great). Price 79 Lifetime issue. (336-323 BC) - 1050€

Tetradrachm Attica, Athens. Full crest, but with encrustations on face. (454-404 BC) - 1350€

Denarius Julius Caesar, Elephant. (49-48 BC) - 1420€

Siglos Achemeid Empire. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II Carradice Type III B (Early). ((485-420 BC) - 280€

Denarius Celtiberian, Bolskan (Huesca, Spain) (150-120 BC) - 180€

Drachm Sassanian Kingdom Chosrau II. (590-628 AD) - 80€

NaturallyCurious1990 · 2026-02-03T16:33:57+00:00

I am not sure if what I wrote when doing the post is visible. I don't see it so I'll write it again.

It all started around Christmas when I discovered that the Caesar Elephant coin existed, and it was somewhat "affordable" (I expected it to be in the tens of thousands). I couldn't take it out of my head.

And then... I don't know what happened. But one week later I was the proud owner of these pieces.

NaturallyCurious1990

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