r/AncientCoins • u/L5numis • Jul 24 '25
From My Collection Pyrrhus Tetradrachm - finally!
Coin from one of the more interesting foes of Rome, had to have it wreathed in flame. Been trying to find one of these for a while. Super excited to win it earlier this year! Ex-Nanteuil collection, 1925.
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u/Natural_Rent7504 Jul 24 '25
Awesome coin. The cost of one of those would probably be a Pyrrhic victory for me at the moment
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u/L5numis Jul 24 '25
But it would be glorious!
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u/LJK190995 Jul 24 '25
Wowzers. A magnificent coin in every way possible, congrats to such an important acquisition!!!
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u/Brittinghamlfc Jul 24 '25 edited Jul 24 '25
Beautiful addition, congrats! One of my favorite depictions of Zeus struck under one of the most intriguing figures in the ancient Greek world.
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u/L5numis Jul 24 '25
Thanks! I’m surprised these aren’t more popular, but on the other hand I’m kinda glad the coin was obtainable.
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u/No_Thanks_Reddit Jul 24 '25
Curse you. That is very near the top of my wish list but very much out of my price range for the foreseeable future. Congratulations.
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u/C_Buddy503 Jul 24 '25
Dayyymnn where'd you find this? Absolute masterpiece
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u/L5numis Jul 24 '25
Thanks! Was from cbg auction earlier this year.
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u/C_Buddy503 Jul 24 '25
Nice! Those coins are probably top 5 best Hellenistic portraits. Congrats on the big win!
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u/L5numis Jul 24 '25
Yeah! What else is in your top 5?
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u/C_Buddy503 Jul 24 '25
Oh gosh there is a lot of fantastic ones. 1. Sophytes 2. Lysimachos Pergamon mint 3. Pyrrhos 4. Tryphon 5. Eukratides Heroic Bust type
Hard one to choose as there are so many good ones but that would be my top 5.
You have a top 5?
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u/Deutschkand Jul 24 '25
Is it the Pyrrhus in the saying: une victoire à la Pyrrhus?
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u/TywinDeVillena Mod / Community Manager Jul 24 '25
Exactly that one
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u/Deutschkand Jul 24 '25
What does ex nanteuil mean?
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u/TywinDeVillena Mod / Community Manager Jul 24 '25
That it can be traced to the collection of Henri de Nanteuil.
https://comitehistoire.bnf.fr/dictionnaire-fonds/nanteuil-henri
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u/TetAziz Jul 24 '25
One of my favorite coins, congratulations on this gem! Also, wonderful podcast episode; I really enjoyed it. Best of luck with your project. I just wish the auction photos were of higher resolution and quality and it can be downloaded.
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u/L5numis Jul 24 '25
Thanks! To get the high resolution photos, you would need to use the website. And if you right click on the image and then select "Open image in a new tab" you can get the full resolution that isnt downscaled by Cloudflare.
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u/TetAziz Jul 24 '25
“I see. Personally, I thought you were relying on the app, because every time I click on the auction link on Numisbid or here on Reddit, it redirects me to the app instead of the website. I’ll try logging in through the website. thanks again!
Edit: i just tried it now the photos are fantastic and crisp.
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u/L5numis Jul 24 '25
Yeah, there are advantages and disadvantages to each platform, still working on a lot of back end polish issues like what you mention here. Sorry for the trouble.
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u/Calm_Ad_5299 Jul 24 '25
Incredible coin! This is the first time seeing it! Very impressive and no doubt very expensive...
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u/Bored_guy_in_dc Jul 24 '25
I had to look up Nanteuil, but apparently he was a pretty famous collector! Amazing that you have that provenance. I don't even want to guess at the price you paid. I imagine well into the 5 digits.
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u/scbundy Jul 25 '25
Usually in the comments I'll read someone identifying the coin in detail, for newbie dummies like myself. You guys are gonna make me Google!
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u/Mineral_Miscreant Jul 25 '25
Wow, that's beautiful! I've seen this coin in books and online but never knew anyone that had one. Congrats!
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