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Oops... I meant to post this earlier, but that was when the boards were down. I think the auction has happened now, but I imagine people would still like a look just the same.

Arethusa decadrachm coin from Syracuse may bring $50,000 at Gemini auction
Not a Greek myth I'd heard before.



Gemini

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The ancient Greeks really took coin design as an art form, The skill of the die engravers is breathtaking.

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Peter
Hawthorn - AFL Premiers 1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008.

Absolutely. The detail on the earring, for example, is almost unbelievable.

It sold for much more than expected in the end. Hopefully to someone who'll look after it.

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Remarkable and amazing coin.

Thanks

Woah... there are another three of these selling soon in London.

You'll need deep pockets though...

Syracuse Arethusa decadrachm coins offered for sale in ancient coins auction



Auctioneer

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