Ryro Posted July 6, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) Next: Dioscuri Edited July 6, 2022 by Ryro 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted July 6, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) "Dioscuri" Ummm, I want a ruling => is this merely two male heads, or some folks claim it is the Dioscuri .... RULING?? Moesia, Istrus. AR drachm (below) 400 - 350 BC Diameter: 19.52mm Weight: 4.75 grams Obverse: Two male heads facing, the right inverted (ummm, or the Dioscuri?) Reverse: Sea eagle flying lt., attacking a dolphin Ex-stevex6 Hi NEXT => because my example was a tad shaky, let's see another Dioscuri, yes? Edited July 6, 2022 by Steve 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn235 Posted July 6, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 6, 2022 Final appearance of the Dioscuri on a follis of Maxentius Next: Last appearance of any other "pagan" deity on a coin (excluding renaissance/modern depictions) 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted July 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) 6 hours has drifted-by ... Ummm, here is a coin with cool patina ... also, an Alex the Great Alexander III the Great AE19 336 - 323 BC Diameter: 19 mm Weight: 5.99 grams Obverse: Head of Alexander as Herakles in Nemean lion scalp headdress to right Reverse: Alexander between club and bow with bow case and quiver, cluster of grapes and monogram above Other: A handsome coin, nicely centered with a pretty patina Ex-stevex6 NEXT => Another coin with interesting Patina (ummm, or an Alex the Great with pretty patina would snag bonus-points ... FYI, bonus-points are worth nothing) Edited July 7, 2022 by Steve 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) My Alexander III has no patina to speak of, so I'll post this: Tetricus I Barbarous Imitation Radiate, 274-280 Britain imitating Cologne. Bronze, 13mm, 0.86g. Radiate head to left; (IMP TET)RICVS (P F AVG). Salus standing facing, head to left; SA(LVS AVGG) (cf RIC V.2, 127). From the Whitchurch (Somerset) Hoard 1869. Next: barbarous. Edited July 7, 2022 by John Conduitt 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, John Conduitt said: Next: barbarous. Here's my favorite barbarus tetricus: Aurelian reunited the empire in AD 274 in a bloody defeat of Tetricus' army in the Battle at Châlons (today Châlons-en-Champagne, France). Tetricus surrendered and survived, perhaps by betraying his army, and later was appointed by Aurelian to the role of governor in Lucania (southern Italy). A shortage of official coins in the northwest with Aurelian's reform of the monetary system is a leading explanation for why there are so many barbarous coins from this time. I can't resist adding an AIII with nice patina: Next: a bronze coin 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 Hey! I have a bronze coin! 😉 Next: a striking portrait (in your opinion) 15 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Curtisimo said: Next: a striking portrait (in your opinion) I like this portrait of Herakles/Alexander, but the striking portrait on this coin is the Head of Zeus Ammon on the reverse - which seems very well executed and detailed for a control mark. The wrapped arm of zeus where the eagle is perched is also interesting detail. Kings of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos as Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC, AR Drachm In the name and types of Alexander III, Abydos mint, struck circa 310-301 BC Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, striking portrait (head) of Ammon right; ivy leaf below throne Ref: Price 1551; ADM II Series XII Next: a portrait with high relief Edited July 7, 2022 by Sulla80 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 next: countermark 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted July 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) "countermark" SICILY, Akragas. Æ Hemilitron Late 5th century BC Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 14.71 grams Obverse: Eagle standing right, tearing at hare Reverse: Crab; six pellets around, crayfish below; c/m: head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin, within circular incuse Reference: For undertype: cf. HGC 2, 136; for c/m: CNS 107 CM Other: 11h .... green patina. Well preserved undertype. Ex-stevex6 … From the Edgar L. Owen Collection NEXT => a coin with more than 1 countermark ... oh, and a photo of your pet Cheers Hi => here's our spaniel, Hector Edited July 7, 2022 by Steve 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helvius Pertinax Posted July 7, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Steve said: "countermark" SICILY, Akragas. Æ Hemilitron Late 5th century BC Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 14.71 grams Obverse: Eagle standing right, tearing at hare Reverse: Crab; six pellets around, crayfish below; c/m: head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin, within circular incuse Reference: For undertype: cf. HGC 2, 136; for c/m: CNS 107 CM Other: 11h .... green patina. Well preserved undertype. Ex-stevex6 … From the Edgar L. Owen Collection NEXT => a coin with more than 1 countermark ... oh, and a photo of your pet Cheers Hi => here's our spaniel, Hector Two countermarks on the obverse, plus test cut! And since you asked for pets: Next: a fun looking coin Edited July 7, 2022 by Helvius Pertinax Forgot the next quest 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 For a "fun" looking coin - well, the reverse of this sestertius of Caligula looks like it could be a lot of "fun". At least it was a lot of fun for Caligula with his sisters if you can believe Suetonius! next , a coin of Caligula (who probably would not be a whole lot of fun). 13 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Octavius said: next , a coin of Caligula Caligula, AD 37-41 Caria, Cidramus AE 17 Obv.: ΣΕΒΑΣTOΣ, Bare head left. Rev.: ΚΙΔΡΑΜΗΝΩΝ ΜΟΥΣΑΙΟΣ ΚΑΛΛΙΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ ΠΡ, Goddess Sparzene standing facing, with outstretched arms. AE, 5.33g, 17mm Ref.: RPC I 2874 Next: a rarely shown god or goddess 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted July 7, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 7, 2022 Baby Krishna dancing on the evil snake Kaliya. Next- South India 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 Chutas of Banavasi .. Rajno Mulanandasa....Lead double Karshapana 30mm and 13.40gr...AD 125-345 Obverse..2 tiered hill of small arches surmounted by a large arch (8 arched Chaitya,stupa)?, river flowing below. Brahmi legend around..'Rano Mulanandas'.(Elongated LA) Reverse..12 Railed tree with Triratana to the right. Mitchiner ACW 4971 - 4972 Next....Another ancient coin from India 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted July 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) "Another ancient coin from India" => okay, here is a sweet Kushan example Man, it looked like it might have been good times back then, eh? INDIA, Kushan: Vima Kadphises AE tetradrachm circa 112-127 AD Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 16.88 grams Obverse: King standing facing, sacrificing at altar left, tamgha and club in right field, Greek legend around: BACIΛEVC BACIΛEWN CWTHP MEΓAC OOhMO KAΔΦICHC Reverse: Oesho (Siva) standing facing, Bull Nandi behind, nandipada at left, Kharoshthi legend around: maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga isvarasa mahisvarasa vima kathphishasa tratara Reference: Göbl 762, MAC 3033 Other: 12 o'clock => a choice specimen with good legend and the king's name spelled fully (OOhMO KAΔΦICHC). Hard to find examples nicer than this Ex-stevex6 NEXT => an archaic animal-punch ... gotta love 'em Edited July 7, 2022 by Steve 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted July 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) c'mon => let's see an archaic-punch! (ummm, animal or no animal) Mmmm, how 'bout a nice honey-bee? Edited July 7, 2022 by Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Steve said: Mmmm, how 'bout a nice honey-bee? One with am archaic punch Ephesos (550-500 BC) AR Hemiobol Obv.: Bee Rev.: Incuse square punch. Ag, 0.44g, 7.20mm Ref.: Rosen 572 And another bee that surely comes also from Ephesus as always? No, from Hierocaesarea! Lydia, Hierokaisareia Pseudo-autonomous issue 2nd century Obv: Bee within wreath Rev.: ΙЄΡΟΚΑΙСΑΡЄΩΝ, Stag standing left. AE, 4.00g, 18mm Ref.: RPC III 1868 Next: Animal on obverse and reverse Edited July 7, 2022 by shanxi 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) You will have to take my word for it... Sam ‘Boar Branch’ Unit, 1-10 Cantii Kingdom. Bronze, 14mm, 2.22g. Boar left, branch above, ringed pellet below. Horse left, (SA) below (ABC 375; S 187a). Found north Kent 2001, Celtic Coin Index 03.09U9. Sam was a king of the Cantiaci whose reign may have overlapped that of Dubnovellaunos. Next: Boar Edited July 7, 2022 by John Conduitt 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted July 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) "Boar" Sorry, I couldn't resist posting this bad-boy again ... PHOKIS, Federal Coinage. AR Obol Circa 478-460 BC Diameter: 8 mm Weight: 0.81 grams Obverse: Facing head of bull Reverse: Forepart of boar left within incuse square Reference: Williams –; BCD Lokris 208 (this coin); HGC 4, 1062 Other: 7h … sweetly toned … reverse and obverse are both wicked Ex-stevex6 … From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind NEXT => It's time for the crocodile rock!! Edited July 7, 2022 by Steve 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 Denarius of Augustus with crocodile Aegypto Capta reverse. next, a bronze crocodile... 9 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted July 7, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 7, 2022 19 minutes ago, Octavius said: Denarius of Augustus with crocodile Aegypto Capta reverse. Oh... what a beautiful shade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) 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 Next. ...Something interesting from Roman Egypt. Edited July 7, 2022 by Spaniard 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted July 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) "Something interesting from Roman Egypt" Sorry, I'm probably posting too often, eh?? ... but man, I can never resist when somebody asks for a cool coin from Egypt => here is a new TIF coin (an ex-stevex6 Snake Cowboy) NEXT = lots more interesting coins from Egypt Edited July 7, 2022 by Steve 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted July 7, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 Next: Alexander wearing something other than elephant head 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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