akeady Posted January 22, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 22, 2023 I've always liked this little coin. State, City: Bithynia, Kios Coin: Silver Hemidrachm - Laureate head of Apollo right ΟΗΝ / ΔΩΡΟΣ - Prow of galley left Mint: (ca 350-300) Wt./Size/Axis: 2.50g / - / 6h References: SG 3757 BMC Pontus pg. 131, 4 Hunterian pg. 242, 1 Acquisition: Mark Rasmussen Irish International Coin Fair 27-Feb-2010 Next - Greek silver. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 22, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) Aspendos, Pamphylia, Asia Minor, AR Stater ca. 380/75-330/25 BCE (Tekin, 4th Series*). Obv. Two standing wrestlers, naked, grappling with legs spread apart and heads touching; wrestler on left grasps his opponent’s left wrist with his right hand, and left elbow with his left hand; wrestler on right grasps his opponent’s left arm with his right hand; letters “KI” [for name of minting magistrate] in field between wrestlers, below knee level / Rev. Slinger wearing short chiton, standing with trunk in facing position, head and legs in profile facing right, legs held straight with feet apart, left arm extended forward holding sling with left thumb, right arm drawing sling back with elbow bent; triskeles in right field with legs running left; ΕΣΤϜΕΔΙΙΥΣ [adjectival form of city name Estwediius in Pamphylian dialect of Ancient Greek] upwards behind slinger; all contained within square dotted border. SNG Copenhagen 226 [Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, Copenhagen, The Royal Collection of Coins and Medals, Danish National Museum, Part 31, Lycia, Pamphylia (Copenhagen 1955)]; SNG Von Aulock II 4557 [Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, Deutschland, Sammlung Hans Von Aulock, Vol. 2: Caria, Lydia, Phrygia, Lycia, Pamphylia (Berlin 1962)]; BMC 19 Lycia 45-46 [both with initials “KI” on obv.] [Hill, G.F. A Catalogue of Greek Coins in the British Museum, Lycia, Pamphylia, and Pisidia (London, 1897) at p. 99]; Sear GCV Vol. II 5397 (obv. var. -- diff. magistrate’s initials) [Sear, David, Greek Coins and their Values, Vol. II, Asia & Africa (Seaby 1979) at p. 491]. 26 mm., 10.96 g. Purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd., 217th Buy or Bid Sale, 17 Sep. 2021, Lot 132; ex Spina Collection, purchased by Dr. Spina from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. on 7 March 2001 at coin show in Baltimore, MD. Link to video of coin: https://vimeo.com/592330186. Aspendos video 1.mp4 *According to the leading article on the Aspendian wrestler/slinger staters, this type falls into the so-called “4th Series” out of five, issued circa 380/75-330/25 BCE; it probably belongs to the later part of that period. See Tekin, Oğuz, "Aspendian 'Wrestlers' : an iconographic approach," in: Mécanismes et innovations monétaires dans l’Anatolie achéménide, Numismatique et Histoire, Actes de la Table Ronde d’Istanbul, 22-23 mai 1997 (Istanbul : Institut Français d'Études Anatoliennes-Georges Dumézil, 2000), pp. 159-169 at 165-167 (Varia Anatolica, 12) (available at https://www.persee.fr/doc/anatv_1013-9559_2000_act_12_1_956): “4th SERIES (c. 380/75 - c. 330/25 B.C.) On the obverse of the staters which we have classified under this series there are letters found between the wrestlers at knee level (pi. XXVIII, 11). These letters are shown in Table 1 below [Table omitted; the two-letter combinations used include “KI”). . . . [I]t is understood that in the first examples of the [4th] series there was only a single letter on the obverse or reverse.. These letters figuring on the obverse of the staters indicated the initials of either the name of a single magistrate or of two different magistrates. The changed order of certain letters on some staters, that is the A figuring before the Z in one example (AZ) whereas in another the Z figures before A (IA), if not a coincidence, must have been done with considerations of equity as regards the priority in magistrates' names. There exist six such examples [listed in Table 3; KI is not included among them.] . . . The noteworthy main feature on the obverse of the staters of this series is the position of the wrestlers. One of the wrestlers holds his opponent's arm with both hands, whereas the other holds his opponent's wrist. The wrestler's match therefore is now represented in one single position [by contrast to the 16 different positions found in some of the earlier series]. As regards the slinger on the reverse, there is not much change at first. But the quadratum incusum tends to disappear in the first examples and gradually becomes totally inexistant. Therefore, in the great majority of this series there is a square dotted border instead of the quadratum incusum on the reverse, the incuse [found on the earlier coinage] has disappeared.” Although Tekin proceeds to discuss the countermarks that are common in the 4th Series, he notes that “The last examples of the fourth series do not have countermarks.” My coin does not have any countermarks. [Remainder of footnote omitted.] ------- Next, another ancient coin for which you have not only a photo but also a video, whether it's from the dealer or it's your own. Please post both. Edited January 22, 2023 by DonnaML 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted January 22, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 22, 2023 https://youtu.be/Do5ZnS7kbTg Next....Nice idea Donna would make for an interesting thread? Same theme. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 22, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 22, 2023 5 hours ago, DonnaML said: Next, another ancient coin for which you have not only a photo but also a video, whether it's from the dealer or it's your own. Please post both. Ok, thats easy 😉 Vipsania Agrippina (or Agrippina Senior, Agrippina Maior, Agrippina the Elder), Mother of Gaius Caligula Sestertius of the Roman Imperial Period 42/43 AD; Material: AE Bronze; Diameter: 37mm; Weight: 29.13g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 102; Provenance: Ex Bertolami Fine Arts Numismatica, Rome, Italy; Obverse: Bust of Agrippina the Elder, bare-headed, draped, right, hair in long plait. The Inscription reads: AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS for Agrippina Marci Filia Germanici Caesaris (Agrippina, daughter of Marcus [Agrippa], [spouse] of Caesar Germanicus); Reverse: Legend surrounding S C. The Inscription reads: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P for Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Imperator, Pater Patriae (Tiberius Claudius Caesar, Augustus, conqueror of the Germans, high priest, holder of tribunician power, Imperator, father of the nation). Next same theme: 5 hours ago, DonnaML said: Next, another ancient coin for which you have not only a photo but also a video, whether it's from the dealer or it's your own. Please post both. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 22, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 22, 2023 Ah... @Spaniard was seconds faster 😄 ... but as he wants the same theme - it stays at the same theme. 5 hours ago, DonnaML said: Next, another ancient coin for which you have not only a photo but also a video, whether it's from the dealer or it's your own. Please post both. 3 minutes ago, Spaniard said: Same theme. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted January 23, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 Next: triskeles 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filolif Posted January 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Ryro said: Next: triskeles The classic Aspendos Stater. Next: Any coin with a crab 🦀🦀🦀 on it. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor jdmKY Posted January 23, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 23, 2023 Cassius, 42 BC NEXT - more seafood 13 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted January 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 23, 2023 Srivijaya Kingdom of Sumatrac. 800 to 1300 AD Issued anonymously, perhaps even by merchants or religious institutesTin unitObv: Brahmi script Ma characterRev: Fish facing left Recovered from the Musi River of Palembang Next: another fish coin 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted January 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 23, 2023 Hungry tiger with a bow about to hunt some fish! Next- unusual set of imagery 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 23, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, JayAg47 said: unusual set of imagery Diana standing, hand on medieval helmet, jester in background - unusual enough ? Europe, Austria, 1896 Anton Scharff (1845 – 1903) Diamond shaped medal for Saint Hubert's Fest of the “Gesellschaft der bildenden Künste Wien, "G.d.b.K.W.“ Pierced at top for hanging ring. Obverse: Diana standing right with bow in right hand and placing left hand on helmet crowning heraldic shield, with a hound at her feet and jester in background; inscribed at proper right "G.d.b.K.W./1896/17.FEB.". Reverse: Hubertus at center embracing a stag to his right, with a hound at proper right, a mountain castle in background, and a heraldic device in stag's antlers; inscribed above "HU-BERTU["S-" written in ink]/FEST". Obverse: Inscribed at proper right "G.d.b.K.W./1896/17.FEB.". Overall: 38 x 38 mm Reverse: Inscribed above "HU-BERTU["S-" written in ink]/FEST" Ref.: Wurzb:9115, Museum of Fine Arts Boston 29.146 Next: another unusual depiction Edited January 23, 2023 by shanxi 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted January 23, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2023 1976 Germany. The image is the frontispiece of the novel by Von Grimmelhausen. Obverse: An eagle, emblem of Germany Reverse: Allegory based on Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen main piece, Der abenteuerliche Simplicissimus, the greatest German novel from the 17th century. Composition Silver (.625) Weight 11.2 g Diameter 29 mm Thickness 2.07 mm References KM# 144, J# 419, Schön# 143 NEXT: More unusual imagery 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted January 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 hours Pontus, AmisosCirca 85 to 65 BC Issued anonymouslyAE | 7.48 grams | 21mm wideObv: Aegis facing front within an octagonal borderRev: Nike walking right holding palm, AMI-ΣOY Ref: SNG-BMC Black Sea#1182 Next: more Pontus 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 24, 2023 Pontos, Amisos AE18, Time of Mithradates VI (Circa 130-100 BC). Obv.: Phrygian cap with facing bust of Pan ; bow to left. Rev.: Star; bow AE, 4.57g, 17.9mm Ref.: SNG BM Black Sea 980; SNG Stancomb 645 Next: Star as main depiction 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 Srivijaya Kingdom of Sumatrac. 800 to 1300 AD Issued anonymously, perhaps even by merchants or religious institutesTin bead (~0.5 grams)Obv: Fish facing rightRev: Star with 5 rays Recovered from the Musi River of Palembang Next: more celestial symbols, although not necessarily as main design 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted January 24, 2023 · Patron Share Posted January 24, 2023 Faustina I, AD 138-140. Roman Æ as or dupondius, 13.77 g, 28.1 mm, 11 h. Rome, AD 140. Obv: DIVA AVGVSTA-FAVSTINA, veiled bust, right. Rev: S C, crescent and seven stars. Refs: RIC 1199b; BMC 1478; Cohen 276; Strack 1249; RCV --. Notes: Ex Walter Neussel, Peus E-Auction 420, lot 5290, 18 Nov 2017, acquired October 1959, Maison Platt, Paris. Next: Veiled bust. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, Roman Collector said: Next: Veiled bust. Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus II CaesarOctassarion Province Bronze of the Roman Imperial period 247/249 AD; Material: AE; Diameter: 29mm; Weight: 16.80g; Mint: Antiochia ad Orontem, Syria; Reference: McAlee 1073, BMC 566; Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philippus II right. The inscription reads: AVTOK K M IOVΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB for Autokratoros Kaisaros Marcos Ioulios Philippos Sebastos (Imperator Caesar Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus); Reverse: Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche right; above, ram leaping right, head left; Δ-Є and S-C across field. The inscription reads: ANTIOXEΩN MHTPO KOΛΩN for Antiocheon Metropoleon Kolon (Antiochia Metropolitan Colonia). Next: more veiled bust please... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted January 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 24, 2023 Cilicia, Kelenderis. Circa 2nd-1st Century BC. Æ 22 (6.62g, 12h). Obv: Draped, turreted and veiled bust of Tyche right, AΣ behind. Rev: KEΛENΔEPITΩN; Apollo standing facing, head left, holding branch and resting left elbow on column surmounted by a tripod; ΠY to upper left. Ref: SNG Levante 535 (this coin); SNG France 732. Very Fine, dark-green patina, area of soft strike reverse. Ex CNG e134 (Mar 1 2006), Lot 97. Next: Apollo 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 Seleucid Empire223 to 211 AD Issued under Antiochus III at the Antioch MintAE size E | 1.74 grams | 10mm wideObv: Laureate bust head facing right Rev: Apollo standing to the left, leg bent out, resting/leaning on his bow, the legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY surrounding (only ΣIΛEΩΣ visible) Ref: Seleucid Coins pt. 1 #1052, Zeno.ru#293161 Next: more little bronze, 10mm or smaller 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted January 24, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 Next: Sicily 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted January 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 24, 2023 Katane, Sicily216 to 206 BC Issued anonymouslyAE chalkous | 4.42 grams | 18mm wideObv: Busts of Serapis and Isis Rev: KATANAION, Apollo standing left with column to the right, holding a branch and bow Next: more bronze island coins 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted January 24, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 next: someone whoes hair looks wet 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filolif Posted January 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Ryro said: next: someone whoes hair looks wet I think this qualifies? It looks like Zeus Karneios just took a swim. Next: Any coin with a plant on it. 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted January 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) Kingdom of Englandc. 1689 AD So-called 'Rose Farthing' Gilded bronze token Ref: my CoinTalk thread Next: another 'off-metal' piece, different from most other examples of its type. For example, this is the only gilded piece of this rose farthing series I can find Edited January 25, 2023 by TuckHard 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 12 hours, therefore back to the plant theme Concordia with flower Faustina II AR-Denar, Rome Obv.: FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust right (broken legend) Rev.: CONCORDIA, Concordia seated left holding flower, resting elbow on cornucopia, which is by her chair; under chair globe. Ag, 18.5mm, 3.55g Ref.: RIC III 502a3, Kamp.: 38.8, CRE 167 [C] Next: Concordia 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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