Benefactor Steve Posted October 17, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) "an AE with an aqua or blue patina" Gordian III, Cappadocia, Caesarea-Eusebia AE21 238-244 AD Dated RY 4 (AD 240/1) Diameter: AE21 Weight: 8.24 g Obverse: AV K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC, laureate head right Reverse: MHT PO KAI B N, calathus containing five grain ears Reference: Sydenham, Caesarea; SNG Hunterian; SNG von Aulock; SNG Righetti; Lindgren & Kovacs; Lindgren III; MPR II Other: some cleaning marks … rare … sweet bluish patina NOTE: apparently, an unrecorded type for Gordian III Ex-stevex6 NEXT => ummm, a lion and a dove? Edited October 17, 2022 by Steve 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted October 17, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) next: mythical animal *Edit, oops, needed a refresh. what's up next @SteveO? Edited October 17, 2022 by Ryro 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted October 17, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 🙃 what do you got? Edited October 17, 2022 by Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted October 17, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 17, 2022 25 minutes ago, Steve said: 🙃 what do you got? A brown coin... As of Tiberius. next, another Tiberius... 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 17, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 17, 2022 Tiberius Phrygia, Laodicea Æ 19mm Obv: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ. Bare head right. Rev: ΔIOΣKOVPIΔHS TO ΔEVTEPON - ΛΑΟΔΙΚЄΩΝ, Zeus Laodikeos standing left, holding eagle and sceptre? Control monogram PK right. Æ, 19mm, 6.51g RPC 2911, SNG Copenhagen 549, BMC 143. Next: Phrygia 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted October 17, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 17, 2022 Phrygia, Apameia. AE13, 133-48 BC. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev: AΠAME BABA, crested helmet right on Maeander pattern. Magistrate Baba. Next: Crested helm not on Athena. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted October 17, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) "Crested helm not on Athena" Lucius Axius L.f. Naso AR Denarius (below) Rome mint 70 BC Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 4.04 grams Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars right, wearing crested helmet with plumes; XV¯ to left Reverse: Diana driving biga of stags right; behind, two dogs running right; below, dog running right Reference: Crawford 400/1b; Sydenham 795; Axia 2 Other: 4h … toned, banker’s mark on cheek. Rare Ex-stevex6 NEXT => DOGS!! Edited October 17, 2022 by Steve 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted October 17, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 17, 2022 Aes Grave semis from Tuder , c. 220 BC. Man's best friend, curled up and asleep / Lyre. next , more dogs... 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor jdmKY Posted October 17, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 17, 2022 WAIT - Did you mean on a coin? 9 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted October 17, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) DOGS => here are a couple of my sweet dogs: Larry (R.I.P.) & Hector NEXT => Bow & Arrows Edited October 17, 2022 by Steve 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted October 17, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 17, 2022 Roman Republic. C. Antestius. 146 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.92g, 6h). Rome mint. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, dog walking upwards; X (mark of value) below chin. Rev: Dioscuri on horseback riding right; below, C ANTESTI; in ex. ROMA. Ref: Crawford 219/1a; Sydenham 406; Antestia 2. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted October 17, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Next: a favorite Greek portrait in bronze 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted October 18, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 18, 2022 I have very few Greek coins in any metal, but I do like this portrait of Dionysos on an AE 17 from Philadelphia in Lydia. I also like the portrait of the leopard! Next, Dionysos. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 18, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2022 Thessaly, Lamia AR Hemidrachm, 400-344 BC Obv.: Wreathed head of young Dionysos left . Rev.: ΛΑΜΙΕ-ΩΝ, Amphora; ivy leaf above, prochous to right. Ag, 2.59g, 15.9mm Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 77 Next: Amphora 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted October 18, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2022 Here's a New Style owl with the owl on an amphora. State, City: Attica, Athens Coin: Silver Tetradrachm - Head of Athena right, in Attic helmet ΑΘΕ - Owl standing right on amphora; BE monogram and cicada to left, MI monogram to right, B on amphora, all within wreath. Mint: Athens (ca 153-152 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 16.75g / 32.5mm / 12h References: Sv. 13 pl. 37 NSSCA. 66 b pl. 9 Provenances: CGB Ex. CGB Monnaies XI, 21st Jan 2002, no. 93 Acquisition: VSO 23 #86 27/11/2004 Next - flat strike 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted October 18, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ... sorry, I couldn't find a fun example of a flat-strike (my bad) However, I did absolutely love this sweet coin ... super-cool, right? Ionia, Teos AR Hemidrachm Obverse: Griffin Reverse: Kantharos, magistrate name across, lyre right Date: 4th cent. BC Diameter: 12.8 mm Weight: 1.3 gr Other: Chocolate toning Ex-stevex6 NEXT => hmmm? ... GRIFFIN (Gryphon)? ... chocolate coin? ... kantharos? ... 4th century BC coin? (surprise me) Edited October 18, 2022 by Steve 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted October 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 19, 2022 OK - kantharos, also late 4th century BC coin. State, City: Campania, Neapolis Coin: Silver Didrachm ΧΑΡΙ - Head of nymph Parthenope right; behind head, kantharos K / [ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ] - Man-faced bull walking right, bearded face, crowned by Nike flying to the right Mint: Neapolis (326-290 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 7.36g / 21mm / 9h References: SNG ANS 356 HN Italy 579 Provenances: Ex. Stock San Diego Coin Acquisition: CGB Online auction Internet Oct 2018 #bgr_503636 30-Oct-2018 Next - man-headed bull 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted October 19, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Here's one in bronze! Next: bronze under 12 mm 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted October 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 19, 2022 Seleucid EmpireIssued under Antiochus III 223 to 211 BC Antioch MintAE size E | 10mm | 1.74 grams Obv: 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 pt1 1052, Zeno#293161 Next: Seleucid or Antioch Mint 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 19, 2022 5 hours ago, TuckHard said: Antioch Mint Julia Domna, 193-217 AD Pisidia, Antioch Obv.: IVLIΛ ΛVGΛSTΛ, draped bust right Rev.: ANT IOCH C - ENI COL CΛS, Tyche standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding branch and cornucopiae. AE, 23.9mm, 5.74g Ref.: SNG France 1126 var. Next: Julia 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted October 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 19, 2022 6 hours Tang Dynasty of ChinaIssued anonymously 732 to 907 ADAE cash | 3.08 grams | 25mm wide Obv: Kai-Yuan Tong-Bao (top-bottom-right-left) Rev: Crescent moon facing upwardsRef: Hartill#14.8u, Zeno#293454 Reported from the Musi River of Palembang, nice blue-gray patina Next: crescent moon 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted October 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 19, 2022 Spain - Castulo, Cazlona (Jaen), Ae Semis - 19 mm / 3.45 gr. Obverse..Beardless male head right Pinocchio type., diademed with letter Ka before. Reverse...Bull standing r.,L crescent moon above; on exergue line city name..'CaSTeLE'. Next..Beardless male 😉 portrait..Big bronze. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted October 19, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 19, 2022 Beardless male on big bronze with big chin: Next, another Maximinus Thrax. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted October 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, DonnaML said: Next, another Maximinus Thrax. An early portrait with no big chin Maximinius Thrax, Sestertius - Rome mint AD 235/236 IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia, globe at her feet 22.73 gr Ref : Cohen # 80, RCV # 8337 Next : his predecessor, Severus Alexander, whatever denomination, imperial or provincial Q 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted October 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Qcumbor said: Next : his predecessor, Severus Alexander, whatever denomination, imperial or provincial Q An interesting early eastern portrait of him... Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (3.12 gm, 20mm). Antioch mint. Struck 222 AD. Obv.: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate and draped bust right. Rev.: P M TR P COS P P, Fortuna standing left holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae; star in left field. RIC #267. gVF. Next....An eastern Roman mint portrait in silver please. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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