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I am an American numismatist with 54 years in the hobby. As such, I like both raw and slabbed coins for different reasons. As for ancients, I am a complete neophyte, but because my father was a Greek immigrant I always harbored a desire to own an Athenian Tetradrachm Owl. I have looked at many over the years at shows and finally found one last year that just knocked my socks off and I simply had to have it. It is a magnificent specimen authenticated and graded by NGC. AU condition. 5/5 strike & 5/5 surfaces. Despite my desire to touch and handle this coin, I did not hesitate to buy it in a slab because it was damned expensive and I lack sufficient expertise to assess Ancient Greek coinage, so the certification had real value for me. I also loved the way the coin is presented. The slab was not beat up and scratched. It has an attractive label with artwork of Ancient Greek ruins and some historical data on the label to inform the viewer about its age, condition, place of origin, denomination and grade. It gives the coin an almost museum-like presentation that I can well appreciate. Having said all of this, I do at times wish I could touch this coin directly, but having held other raw specimens of this same coin in my hands at coin shows I have already sorta “scratched that itch” to touch an Athenian Owl that ancient Greeks once touched, so I don’t really feel like I’m missing out on much with this specimen being in a slab. Also, I can always crack open the slab if I ever change my mind on that issue. However, I doubt that I will because I will most likely pass on this coin to a non-numismatist family member when I die and the coin will be better appreciated, protected, and more meaningful to my family if it remains in the slab. So, I know that most ancients collectors detest the slabs, but they do have their place from time to time. And any future collector who obtains this coin is always free to bust it out of the slab if so inclined.

Thank you for another great video.

History behind round shaped is really awesome. Always love to know more about ancient coins . Thank you very much for your lovely information on different shapes n ear on coins . With love from SAM Guwahati, Assam, India 🇮🇳 ❤

Round to avoid snagging in pockets, purses and better for slot machines!!!

Just bought a Claudius silver denarius with nemisis in the reverse and it was only $400 😅

Another new video. Its like a little present. More info I didn't know and coins I didn't know about. More to add to the endless quest of collecting.

Round = smash coin!!!

I’ve noticed that occasionally early 3rd century AD Roman sestertius of Gordian III, Severus Alexander, and several other emperors in that time range can be squarish, or seem to have 2 opposite almost flat edges. Is there any reason for that?

Leo, I could listen to you read the ingredients off of a cereal box. What a wonderful voice you have.

Great episode! Very interesting 😎

I always considered that a circular shape is probably the easiest to strike.

If someone cut a 1-cent piece in half, they would have 1.5 cents.

I have a medal of a Gordian III coin. The gold original is in the British Museum as is a similar medal. What interests me is the reverse. A coin dealer in London told me it signifies "across the oceans" and looks like figures in a ship or boat. Are you familiar with this?

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That's a beautiful owl. I want it.

another excellent video and great topic. Thanks for telling us about the Indian classics! The punchmarked bent bars are fascinating

Brilliant historical analysis and explanation. Really enjoyed it.

A little known reason not mentioned in the video for why coins were minted in a circle is that, for at least all coins minted after 1081, the various kingdoms of the earth tried (and failed) to imitate the most beautiful round coinage known to man: the Byzantine trachy

I love those ancient coins!

Thank you !!

Cheers Classical! Wonderful video, appreciate the sharing of knowledge. Recently acquired my first Athena Owl tetradrachm. She is a beautiful piece of history that I treasure!! Have a wonderful weekend. ☮️

Another interesting video. I love your ability to conjure new and interesting topics to discuss

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Amazing coins!!

Love your videos!

I had no interest in ancient coins before I happened upon your channel. Now I’m hooked! You are a terrific educator and communicator, and the visuals are great. Congratulations!

I am visiting a coin fair next month in Eboracum, looking forward to seeing and maybe buying something nice. They call it York these days i think.

Makes me wonder what's the main differences between silver staters and tetradrachms?

Very informative. Thank you. I thought some of the defects on the coins were purposely made as a result of debasement.

Shouldn´t the Republican coins also be included? I like them a lot, they are clearly inspired by the Greek mints, and that´s why I like them I think, a kind of transitional period until the emperors entered the scene.

Your videos always chill me out. I forget about capital preservation or broken marriage.

I just received one of these Christ follis, and it is truly a sight to behold. It was made in around 1025-1028, and the pantocrator Christ depicted on the obverse is so cool. Love the way it reflects the Byzantine style of mosaic art which was being used at the time, complete with all the little motifs seen in those pieces of art. The hand gesture that Jesus is making, him holding the gospels, etc. Lovely coin with a fascinating history. On the obverse it reads "Emmanuel" in either Greek or Latin. On the reverse it reads "Ihsus Xristus Basileu Basile", or "Jesus Christ King of Kings" in English.

Definitely one of my more favorite coin designs

No matter how many times I saw an obol on someone's fingertip, I couldn't tell how small they actually are until I had one. Incredible the artwork on those tiny jewels

Hi. I started my Roman Imperial collection with "The 5". In one of my first auctions I won 3 coins of Nerva. A VF RIC II 84 Dupondius with a lovely green patina and 2 denarii. A VF RIC II 24 and an EF RIC II 47 which I paid a lot for but I love it.

Thank you for all your informative videos! It’s interesting to see how the last coin’s obverse is very similar to the Carisius issue with the goddess Moneta. They probably reused some designs and just changed the goddess name!

Thanks for showing it! I've had a "tourist counterfeit" version of this coin in my collection since I was a kid. Gold-plated lead or antimony alloy. I'll likely never dump it - just because it's been kicking around for so long. Back in the day I even wore it in a bezel hanging around my neck when I was surfing.

I love your videos. Great coins !

Thanks for the video! Great as always

Portuguese coin 😊.

Linda está moeda, também fiz um short de moeda do imperador hasrianus

is that red trays Abafil? Looking fora good quality product, sick of cheap Chinese stuff

VERY VERY 😎 COOL

I have this coin in a very good condition but I haven’t found a buyer yet

BUBO !!!!!!

There’s so many areas of coin collecting especially ancient coin, collecting I haven’t even touched on

Its crazy how good your content has been over the years.

Very interesting portrait !

We are going to see more conquerors like Alex in about 100 years. After ww3 I think life will reset and we will see people conquer again

The lion is bad ass