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That is a striking coin. I'm no expert on these, but it would have been minted after the city was declared free hence the autonomous on the 4th line. The year is under the cushion which I believe is 6.

That's a great Magnesia, much nicer than mine. These used to be hard to find, even rated R2 by Hoover. Seleucus II Denomination C Mint: Magnesia on the Meander 246 to 226 BC Obvs: Head of Artemis right, bow and quiver behind neck. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY, Apollo standing left testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow. Meander border. AE 16x17mm, 4.51g Ref: SC 670a; HGC 9, 347(R2)

#5 Seleucus II Callinicus - 246 to 226 BC With Ptolemy III returning to Egypt because of a revolt, Seleucus was able to recover Antioch and Seleucia. Seleucus appointed his brother Antiochus Hierax as governor of Asia Minor, after which he proclaimed his territory an independent kingdom and turned against his own brother. It was under Seleucus rule that Bactria was lost to the Parthians. Unfittingly he was named Callinicus (nobly triumphant). Seleucus II Mint: Antioch 244 to 226 BC Obvs: Laureate head of Apollo right. Revs: BAΣIΛIEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY, Tripod bound with laurel. EY to left, monogram right. AE 20mm, 7.37g Ref: SC 693; HGC 9, 327(R1-2) Post your coins of Seleucus II

That weights 2200 grams 🤯 That would mean the whole would weigh between 6500 and 9000 grams. And I thought my 3100g pancake was big.

Yup from the same mint as mine. That's an embossed anchor on the shield as commonly seen on shields from the period.

#4 Soter coinage - date unknown The next ruler is not a ruler at all, but a group of coinage struck at an unknown mint associated with Antioch. Speculation as to whom really struck these coins are believed to be Antiochus II, Berenice, Ptolemy III, Laodice, or the sons of Laodice. The reason these coins are not attributed to a ruler is due to the inscription which translates to savior Antiochus. Antiochus I is depicted on the obverse, but he is not know to use this inscription. During the time these were supposedly minted the third Syrian war was occurring, Antiochus II was murdered, and his wives were vying for control of the empire. Lastly the only thing really known about this series is the mint. The "DEL" mint was known as a secondary mint of Antioch and linked to issues of Seleucus II. Unknown Mint associated with Antioch 246 to 244 BC Obvs: Diademed head of Antiochos I right. Revs: ΣΩTHPOΣ ANTIOXOY, anchor between caps of the Dioskouroi; ΔEΛ monogram to right. AE 15x17mm, 3.75g Ref: SC 642; HGC 10, 296(R3) Numismatic note: this coin is the first Seleucid coin to use an epitaph and also happens to have been minted in silver and gold. The gold Octadrachm shares the die used to make Tetradrachms and is believed to be unique. As usual share anything related including theories.

#3 Antiochus II Theos - 266 to 246 BC He earned the epitaph Theos by liberating Miletus from Ptolemaic supporters. The second Syrian war ended when he married Ptolemys II daughter Berenice. Antiochus II Denomination C Mint: Unknown possibly Cilician 261 to 246 BC Obvs: Laureate head of Apollo right with curly sideburn. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ above ANTIOXOY below, caps of Dioscuri. AE 15x17mm, 3.26g Ref: SC 568; HGC 9, 265(R3) Numismatic note: He opened a slew of mints in Asia Minor along with a greatly increased output of gold issues. He also produced almost no silver fractions with the exception of those from Bactria. Please post anything related.

That looks like the same photo with a filter and different background. Could it be the same seller with two stores?

The bottom coin was sold at CNG. I wonder how they concluded these are from modern dies?

20 years ago captives were some of my first purchases, in uncleaned lots any ways. Johannes Mint: Rome 423 to 425 AD AE 4 Obvs: DN IOHANN-ES PF AVG, Draped and cuiassed right. Revs: SALVS REIPVBLICE, Victory advancing left, holding trophy over shoulder and dragging captive. Christogram to left. 11x12mm, 1.12g Ref: RIC X 1920 Zeno(second reign) 477 to 491 AD AE 3 Obvs: DN Z[E]NO P VG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed right. Revs: S ECNO, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and dragging captive with left hand. Chi-Rho and CR to l. 13mm, 1.2g Ref: cf. RIC X 949 Zeno(second reign) 477 to 491 AD AE 3 Obvs: DN ZE[ ] PE Λ, Helmeted, draped and cuirassed right. Revs: No inscription, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and dragging captive. Chi-Rho to l 13mm, 1.0g Ref: cf. RIC X 952a

This may be able to help you in identifying any Antiochus you have.

I rarely take before photos, here are some with the seller's photos.

I don't see an anchor but what looks like a head facing left?

#2 Antiochus I Soter - 294 to 261 BC. Son of Seleucus and Apama, he was commander of the Seleucid calvary. Victory in Asia Minor after decades of war with the Galatians and Ptolemys earned him the title saviour. Which he won with the aid of his war elephants. Antiochus I Soter Mint: Ai Khanoum AR Hemidrachm 281 to 261 BC Obvs: Diademed head of Antiochus I right with elderly features. Dotted border. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ on left ANTIOXOY in exergue, horned and bridled horse head right with flame like forelock. Δ in circle upper right before horse's forehead. 12mm, 2.09g Ref: cf. SC 433.1; HGC 9, -- Note: Unpublished with control before horse's forehead. Numismatic note: Antiochus was the first Seleucid king to put his portrait on coinage. All subsequent rulers copied this practice.

Alexius I/ Transitional AR Histamenon Nomisma 1081 to 1082 AD Obvs: ::KЄRO ΛΛЄϞIω IC XC, Christ bearded and nimbate wearing tunic and kolobion. Holds gospels in left hand Revs: ·ΔIMITI ΔϵCΠTH, St. Demetrius standing 3/4 facing presenting labarum to Alexius which holds sword and grasps shaft of labarum. 27x29mm, 4.17g. Thessalonica mint Ref: Sear 1904, DOC 4.1

Impossible to say how many exist, but these could easily be 1 on 5000. Commemorative Series Mint Rome 337 to 340 AD Obvs: VRBS ROMA BEATA, Roma helmeted, draped, and cuirassed left. Revs: She-wolf standing left, head right, suckling the twins. Above wreath between two stars, R * Q. AE 14x15mm, 1.22g Ref: RIC VIII.29

I'd rather people pay high 💵 for a penny instead of pushing up the price of LRBs.

That will end when the Moscow world standard challenges the LBMA. But yes real estate will take quite a tumble.

A good turn out here for the first post with some great examples! With Seleucids there really is a lot of interesting variety to be found in bronze and silver. Posters can post whatever they wish I feel, especially if the ruler presented for that week is not in their collection. But your logic fits with what I am planning for future weeks.

Every Sunday I'll be posting a Seleucid coin here from my collection. The postings will be in chronological order starting with Seleucus I. Posting once a week means this thread will end around April of next year. In the rare case I do not posses the ruler of the week, I will write a short blurb about them instead. Selecucus I Nicator - 312 to 294 Officer to Alexander the Great, he is best known for founding the Seleucid empire after taking Babylon in 311, an empire that spaned four different centuries. The first coin presented depicts a Seleucid war elephant recieved from Chandragupta which facilitated the defeat of Antigonus at Ipsus in 301. Seleucus I Apamea on the Axios 300 to 281 BC Obvs: Elephant right, dotted border. Revs: BAΣIΛIEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY, bridled & horned horse head left. Horizontal anchor below. AE 19x20mm, 8.57g SC 35; HGC 9, 79(R1) Numismatic note: Apamea was part of the Syrian tetrapolis formed by Seleucus as the starting point of military campaigns. This mint was only in use by Seleucus I for a couple of decades and no other coins were minted there for another 60 years until the reign of Antiochus III. Seleucus continued the tradition of minting Alexandrine types with Heracles in lion's scalp and Zeus enthroned. His coinage eventually expanded to new types as the empire grew. Coinage was produced at at least 17 mints. Hopefully we will see others coins in these threads, so please post material of Seleucus, Seleucid, or related coins/comments.

I bit disappointing really, only 27 coins depicting Silphion

Possibly BD 12 o'clock obverse

Seleucid elephants were key to winning the battle of Ipsus. Antiochus I Soter Mint: Antioch 281 to 261 BC Obvs: Macedonian shield with Seleukid anchor in central boss. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Horned elephant walking right. ME monogram and club above, jawbone in exergue. Counter mark above elephant. Ref: SC 339.4; HGC 9, 148(S) Antiochus I Soter Mint: Antioch on the Orontes Denomination D 278 to 268 BC Obvs: Macedonian shield with anchor in central tondo. Revs: BA above AN below, horned elephant right. Dotted border. AE 11x12mm, 1.31g Ref: SC 340; HGC 9, 195(R1-2) Antiochus VI Mint: Antioch 143/142 BC Obvs: No inscription. Antiochus radiate head right, within dotted border. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EΠIФANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY, Elephant walking left. Cornucopia behind, ΣTA AE Serrate 22x23mm, 8.45g SC 2006a; HGC 9, 1043(C) Seleucus I Apamea on the Axios 300 to 281 BC Obvs: Elephant right, dotted border. Revs: BAΣIΛIEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY, bridled & horned horse head left. Horizontal anchor below. AE 19x20mm, 8.57g SC 35; HGC 9, 79(R1) Antiochus son of Seleucus IV Mint: Antioch on the Orontes Denomination C September/November 175 BC Obvs: Veiled diademed head of Laodice IV right. Dotted border. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY, elephant head left. Tripod outer right, control mark AT in exergue. Dotted border. AE serrate 17mm, 5.04g Ref: cf. SC 1371; HGC 9, 612(R2) control mark not listed Note: Unpublished

Nomos was busy today, but I came away with two at least.