What's a bugbear?
Ancient Silver Drachma
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I don't like how the ad claims it was from one of the 3 wise men [who went together to seek the newborn King].
That is a real stretch, and is very unlikely. That tie simply does not exist.
It IS kinda cool, though, on it's own merits!
That is a real stretch, and is very unlikely. That tie simply does not exist.
It IS kinda cool, though, on it's own merits!
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Originally Posted By: Oldmoparguy1
What's a bugbear?
In this case it's an incessant source of irritation.
What's a bugbear?
In this case it's an incessant source of irritation.
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Originally Posted By: mechtech2
I don't like how the ad claims it was from one of the 3 wise men [who went together to seek the newborn King].
This claim is not being made. Read again.
I don't like how the ad claims it was from one of the 3 wise men [who went together to seek the newborn King].
This claim is not being made. Read again.
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Originally Posted By: Oldmoparguy1
What's a bugbear?
In this case it's an incessant source of irritation.
Ha! I know someone like that........
Originally Posted By: Oldmoparguy1
What's a bugbear?
In this case it's an incessant source of irritation.
Ha! I know someone like that........
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I've got a few of these. If you live in a larger city with a decent coin shop you can get some of these in average condition for far less than fifty dollars a coin. They're cool to have, and to ponder the centuries old history of them, but I always figure mine were handled by some drunk peasant who collapsed in a ditch and his coinage was buried for a coupla thousand years.
If I'm trying to impress some hot chicks I tell them that the king of Spain sent them to my ancestor, Charlemagne, in order to keep Spain from being decimated and now I own the only extant samples known to man. Then they go "Oooh, Rob, you so cool." Then we have tea and I excuse myself. Aristocracy can be so demanding at times.
If I'm trying to impress some hot chicks I tell them that the king of Spain sent them to my ancestor, Charlemagne, in order to keep Spain from being decimated and now I own the only extant samples known to man. Then they go "Oooh, Rob, you so cool." Then we have tea and I excuse myself. Aristocracy can be so demanding at times.
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Then they go "Oooh, Rob, you so cool." Then we have tea and I excuse myself. Aristocracy can be so demanding at times.
Then they go "Oooh, Rob, you so cool." Then we have tea and I excuse myself. Aristocracy can be so demanding at times.
Drachmas? I thought it was Sheckels that Judas took.
He was paid in 'peices of silver'. While he was payed by the jews, they were a puppet government of Rome. The only currency that would have held much weight in Jerusalem would have been Roman coin. He would likely have been paid in Denariuses (Denarii?) which were a large denomination made of silver.
The drachma was a greek coin. It was still used by greece until the Euro came about. It's worth is 1/341 of a euro. If he got paid 30 of these, he sold himself short for sure.
The drachma was a greek coin. It was still used by greece until the Euro came about. It's worth is 1/341 of a euro. If he got paid 30 of these, he sold himself short for sure.
Wasn't it recently discovered that [let's not go there]
Edit: It's an interesting discussion but moving towards R.
Edit: It's an interesting discussion but moving towards R.
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Ohhh..... I think if we get into that discussion we'll have this thread closed swiftly.
I'd just urge anyone buying antiquities to check the source of their purchase and try to buy from reputable dealers. Looting is a profitable world-wide business. For sure, there are some places such as the middle east where you can't help stumbling over relics at every foot fall. But the antiquities trade has been almost as bad for archaeology as the ivory trade has been for elephants. I say almost b/c greed has led to some amazing discoveries. But it has destroyed countless more.
mori - There most certainly is a connection made/implied in the ad.
The tie in is by saying the wise men were sent [emissaries] of the three Kings. But there is no evidence at all that any Kings sent anyone, and how many wise men [Magi] were even present. They probably went AGAINST any King's wishes, in fact. Three types of gifts were mentioned, hence our fixation on '3'.
[TV and movie portrayals don't count.]
It is ironic that in the same issue of National Geographic, there is a whole article on robbers of archeological sites, and illegal items thus finding their way to the market!
The tie in is by saying the wise men were sent [emissaries] of the three Kings. But there is no evidence at all that any Kings sent anyone, and how many wise men [Magi] were even present. They probably went AGAINST any King's wishes, in fact. Three types of gifts were mentioned, hence our fixation on '3'.
[TV and movie portrayals don't count.]
It is ironic that in the same issue of National Geographic, there is a whole article on robbers of archeological sites, and illegal items thus finding their way to the market!
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Silver drachmas were issued under the Persian King Azes II between 20 and 1 BC. Azes II is believed to have been one of THE "Three Kings" of lore -- if you believe in that sort of thing... I don't.
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Speaking of numismatic endeavors, I got this email today:
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Dear Advertiser/XXXXXXXX
My name is XXXXXX XXXXXX and I work at the Royal Australian Mint, the makers of Australia’s circulating and numismatic coins. We belong to the Australian Government under the Treasury Portfolio.
As part of our refurbishment we are in the process of developing a new Gallery for the visitors. One of the displays in the gallery involves the brief outline of development of coins prior to the settlement of Australia in 1788.
We are, in particular, interested in the replica of the XXXXXXX coin. We also request you to send the description and any other information you may have about the coin. We may also request for antique finish as mentioned on your website.
We also would like to know if you have any other Roman or Lydian coin replicas or images. We may be interested in procuring them depending on the quality.
We would be interested in having a couple of coins to be posted or couriered to our Canberra address given below.
As mentioned earlier we would be using the replica coins mainly to display in our Visitor Gallery to explain the history of coinage and for educational and information purposes. Please let us know about the copyright and licensing issues, if applicable.
Please let us know the availability of these replica coins and also the terms and conditions including price, shipping (if applicable) and licensing arrangements.
If you need further information please contact us on Phone: XXXXXXXXX or Fax: 02 XXXXXXXXX or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] or write to us at Museum and Attractions Section, Royal Australian Mint, Denison St, DEAKIN ACT 2600 AUSTRALIA. You may also visit our website http://www.ramint.gov.au for information about our organisation and our products.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
XXXXXX XXXXXX
Royal Australian Mint
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Dear Advertiser/XXXXXXXX
My name is XXXXXX XXXXXX and I work at the Royal Australian Mint, the makers of Australia’s circulating and numismatic coins. We belong to the Australian Government under the Treasury Portfolio.
As part of our refurbishment we are in the process of developing a new Gallery for the visitors. One of the displays in the gallery involves the brief outline of development of coins prior to the settlement of Australia in 1788.
We are, in particular, interested in the replica of the XXXXXXX coin. We also request you to send the description and any other information you may have about the coin. We may also request for antique finish as mentioned on your website.
We also would like to know if you have any other Roman or Lydian coin replicas or images. We may be interested in procuring them depending on the quality.
We would be interested in having a couple of coins to be posted or couriered to our Canberra address given below.
As mentioned earlier we would be using the replica coins mainly to display in our Visitor Gallery to explain the history of coinage and for educational and information purposes. Please let us know about the copyright and licensing issues, if applicable.
Please let us know the availability of these replica coins and also the terms and conditions including price, shipping (if applicable) and licensing arrangements.
If you need further information please contact us on Phone: XXXXXXXXX or Fax: 02 XXXXXXXXX or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] or write to us at Museum and Attractions Section, Royal Australian Mint, Denison St, DEAKIN ACT 2600 AUSTRALIA. You may also visit our website http://www.ramint.gov.au for information about our organisation and our products.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
XXXXXX XXXXXX
Royal Australian Mint
Send them a Nigerian P.O. Box #.
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Being an international deal maker, I did hook those guys up.
Originally Posted By: moribundman
Speaking of numismatic endeavors, I got this email today:
Quote:
Dear Advertiser/XXXXXXXX
My name is XXXXXX XXXXXX and I work at the Royal Australian Mint, the makers of Australia’s circulating and numismatic coins. We belong to the Australian Government under the Treasury Portfolio.
As part of our refurbishment we are in the process of developing a new Gallery for the visitors. One of the displays in the gallery involves the brief outline of development of coins prior to the settlement of Australia in 1788.
We are, in particular, interested in the replica of the XXXXXXX coin. We also request you to send the description and any other information you may have about the coin. We may also request for antique finish as mentioned on your website.
We also would like to know if you have any other Roman or Lydian coin replicas or images. We may be interested in procuring them depending on the quality.
We would be interested in having a couple of coins to be posted or couriered to our Canberra address given below.
As mentioned earlier we would be using the replica coins mainly to display in our Visitor Gallery to explain the history of coinage and for educational and information purposes. Please let us know about the copyright and licensing issues, if applicable.
Please let us know the availability of these replica coins and also the terms and conditions including price, shipping (if applicable) and licensing arrangements.
If you need further information please contact us on Phone: XXXXXXXXX or Fax: 02 XXXXXXXXX or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] or write to us at Museum and Attractions Section, Royal Australian Mint, Denison St, DEAKIN ACT 2600 AUSTRALIA. You may also visit our website http://www.ramint.gov.au for information about our organisation and our products.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
XXXXXX XXXXXX
Royal Australian Mint
I don't get it. You have a website? Did I read this incorrectly?
Speaking of numismatic endeavors, I got this email today:
Quote:
Dear Advertiser/XXXXXXXX
My name is XXXXXX XXXXXX and I work at the Royal Australian Mint, the makers of Australia’s circulating and numismatic coins. We belong to the Australian Government under the Treasury Portfolio.
As part of our refurbishment we are in the process of developing a new Gallery for the visitors. One of the displays in the gallery involves the brief outline of development of coins prior to the settlement of Australia in 1788.
We are, in particular, interested in the replica of the XXXXXXX coin. We also request you to send the description and any other information you may have about the coin. We may also request for antique finish as mentioned on your website.
We also would like to know if you have any other Roman or Lydian coin replicas or images. We may be interested in procuring them depending on the quality.
We would be interested in having a couple of coins to be posted or couriered to our Canberra address given below.
As mentioned earlier we would be using the replica coins mainly to display in our Visitor Gallery to explain the history of coinage and for educational and information purposes. Please let us know about the copyright and licensing issues, if applicable.
Please let us know the availability of these replica coins and also the terms and conditions including price, shipping (if applicable) and licensing arrangements.
If you need further information please contact us on Phone: XXXXXXXXX or Fax: 02 XXXXXXXXX or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] or write to us at Museum and Attractions Section, Royal Australian Mint, Denison St, DEAKIN ACT 2600 AUSTRALIA. You may also visit our website http://www.ramint.gov.au for information about our organisation and our products.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
XXXXXX XXXXXX
Royal Australian Mint
I don't get it. You have a website? Did I read this incorrectly?
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