Ryro Posted June 2, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 Doesn't get much cooler than Next Pyrrhos 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted June 2, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2022 PyrrhosSyracuse SicilyPyrrhos 278-275 BCEAE 24mm 9.2gHerakles Hd -Athena PromachosSG1213 LE584 Next: HANNIBAL 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Though a supposed Hannibal portrait coin is on my want list, I've not got one yet. And we're over six, soooo Next: A portrait that is up for debate whom it is depicting 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2022 22 minutes ago, Ryro said: Though a supposed Hannibal portrait coin is on my want list, I've not got one yet. And we're over six, soooo Next: A portrait that is up for debate whom it is depicting 😄 you read in to it too hard. .I did not say Hannibal PORTRAIT... so it could had been any Carthage coin issued under Hannibal, occupied territory under Hannibal, and/or of course be his portrait. 🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted June 3, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 3, 2022 "A portrait that is up for debate whom it is depicting" Ummm, how 'bout this lil' mystery? Next => A coin with an elephant 5 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Next: another boy 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted June 3, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 3, 2022 Lydia, Philadelphia, Nero Æ18 Obv: ΝΕΡΩΝ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ / draped bust of Nero, r. Rev: ΤΙ ΝΕΙΚΑΝΩΡ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΕΩΝ / Hecate, standing facing, wearing kalathos and holding long torches. Next: Hecate 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 next: another strange looking deity 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted June 3, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 3, 2022 Lydia, Silandos. Pseudo-autonomous Æ21. Roma/Kore Pseudo-autonomous issue 3rd cent. AD. Æ (5,62 g. - 21 mm). Obv: ΘEA PΩMH, Helmeted and Cuirassed bust of Roma right. Rev: CΙΛΑΝΔΕΩΝ, Cult statue of Kore facing between poppy and grain-ear. SNG Copenhagen 546. Next: Poppies 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2022 Hadrian Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm Obv.: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙΣ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΣ ΣΕΒ, Laureate head right Rev.: Demeter standing l., holding grain and poppies in right and long torch in left, L-Κ-Α (year 21) 23mm, 12.94g Ref.: Dattari 1335 var., Geissen 1209 Next: Tetradrachm from Alexandria 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2022 SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Gordian III, AD 238-244. AR Tetradrachm, 28mm, 13.7g, 6h, struck AD 238-240. Obv..Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev..Eagle standing facing with spread wings, head turned to left, holding wreath in beak. //SC McAlee 862.....Prieur 279. The same theme 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANTE Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) A common one, but in good condition with very high relief: Next: another tetradrachm from Alexandria. Edited June 3, 2022 by DANTE 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2022 Antoninus Pius, 138 - 161 AD Billon Tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria Mint, 23mm, 11.94 grams Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Antoninus right. Reverse: Nilus reclining left holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges Nilus, crocodile below. Emmerr 1413.13 // Dattari 2294 // Koln 1594 // K&G 35.426 Same theme 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANTE Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2022 Lost a lot of weight: And now for something completely different: a tetradrachm from Alexandria. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2022 Next: two cornucopias 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 3, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Otacilia Severa (wife of Philip I) AR Antoninianus, 246-248 AD, Rome Mint. Obv. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, on crescent, M OTACIL SEVERA AVG/ Rev. Concordia seated left holding patera and double cornucopiae, CONCORDIA AVGG. RIC IV-3 125(c), RSC IV-3 4, Sear RCV III 9147 (ill. p. 173). 22x25 mm., 4.5 g. Next, another coin from Philip I's family Edited June 3, 2022 by DonnaML 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Nabataean Kingdom. Aretas IV (Haritat), with Shaqilath..9BC-40AD AE unit Petra mint. Obverse..Jugate draped busts of Aretas and Shaqilath (wife) right symbol in front (S?) Reverse..Crossed cornucopias, Nabataean script (spelling Ruler and wifes names) in 3 lines, above, between and below the horns. Aretas name in Nabataean is 'Haritat' Spelt 'HRTT' and his wife 'Shaqilath' spelt 'SQYLT' Next...Nabataean Edit...Too late again... .Next, another coin from Philip I's family Edited June 3, 2022 by Spaniard 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2022 Philip II AR Antoninianus 247-249AD Philip II... AR Antoninianus 247-249AD(23mm, 4.29g, 1h). Rome, AD 247. Obverse..IMP PHILIPPUS AVG...Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse..PAX AETERNA...Pax standing left, holding olive branch and short sceptre. RIC IV 231c; RSC 23 One of his dad.. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougsmit Posted June 3, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 3, 2022 Alexandria Philip I tetradrachm / Serapis with Cerberus next: an animal mascot associated with a god but without the god also on the coin 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 The bull is one of Zeus's main mascots: Next: bent but beautiful 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamnaskires Posted June 3, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Not a coin, but bent and beautiful, IMO. AE Sword Northwestern Iran, Talish area 1200-800 BC 45.5cm (18”) Description: Tapering ribbed blade, round shoulders, tip missing and end bent (possibly a deliberate act in antiquity). Next: edged weapon (on a coin) - sword or dagger. Edited June 3, 2022 by Kamnaskires 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Sounds like the winde up pitch for an Ides coin. But I do enjoy gnarly edged weapons! The harpa that severed Medusa's head! Next: a beautiful double or triple stamp (where the coin was struck by the hammer and anvil more than once) 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamnaskires Posted June 3, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 3, 2022 A favorite of mine, despite the double/triple striking. Kamnaskires IV AR tetradrachm, c. 63/2 - 54/3 BC Van’t Haaff 8.1.1B Next: Zeus seated, holding Nike. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 3, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Next: another ATG Drachm 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamnaskires Posted June 3, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 3, 2022 Very avian Nike, there! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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