shanxi Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) K for Kings of Kilikia Kilikia Uncertain Persian King AR Obol, 400-350 BC Obv.: Head of female facing slightly left Rev: King with bow and quiver, stabbing griffin on hind legs with knife AR, 0.63g, 10,3mm Ref.: Göktürk 38 Edited September 24, 2022 by shanxi 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted September 24, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 24, 2022 The Koson Gold Stater Marcus Iunius BrutusStater of the Geto-Dacians Epoch 40/29 BCMaterial: GoldDiameter: 20mmWeight: 8.46gMint: Olbia (?), King of the ScythsReference: RPC I 1701A, BMC Thrace p. 208 Provenance: From a German collection, formed in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Ex Leu Numismatics Winterthur Switzerland Webauction 20, Lot 388 Obverse: Roman consul (Brutus ?) accompanied by two lictors advancing left. Monogram B (?) to left. The Inscription reads: KOΣON for KOSON. Reverse: Eagle on scepter to the left, holding wreath in its claw. 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 K for Komana Pisidia Komama AE15, 100 BC Obv.: Laureate heads of two bearded men right Rev.: Lion springing right, KO in exergue. AE, 2.97g, 15.06mm Ref.: SNG Cop. 125, SNG von Aulock 5064 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted September 24, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) "K" is for Koinon Koinon of Macedonia AE25 (below) Date: 238-344 AD Diameter: 25.6 mm Weight: 10.9 grams Obverse: Diademed head of Alexander the Great Reverse: Athena, holding patera and spear, shield behind her Ex-stevex6 Koinon of Macedonia AE25 (below) Date: 238-344 AD Diameter: 25.4 mm Weight: 12.6 grams Obverse: Helmeted head of Alexander the Great gazing upward Reverse: Alexander on horseback Ex-stevex6 Edited September 24, 2022 by Steve 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 K for Kore Syracuse Agathokles 317-289 BC SYPAKOSYWN. Head of Kore left Bull butting left, two dolphins and linked VA in field 6.0 gr, 20 mm Ref : Sear #1195 var Q 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 K for Kyzikos Kyzikos, Mysia AR obol, 525 - 475 B.C. Obv.: forepart of boar left, reversed E on side, tunny fish behind Rev.: head of roaring lion left within incuse square Ag, 0.77g, 13.3x10.3mm Ref.: SNG France 377-8, BMC Mysia p. 35, 118 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 Germany, Teutonic Order. Michael Küchmeister von Sternberg, AD 1414-1422. AR Schilling (21mm, 1.72g, 11h). Königsberg mint. Obv: +MAGS-T.MIC-hAEL-PRIM; Arms of the Teutonic Order over long cross. Rev: +MONE-TA.DN-ORVH-PRVC; Shield over long cross. Ref: Neumann 18. Good Fine, some striking weakness, pleasant toning. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, shanxi said: K for Kyzikos Kyzikos, Mysia AR obol, 525 - 475 B.C. Obv.: forepart of boar left, reversed E on side, tunny fish behind Rev.: head of roaring lion left within incuse square Ag, 0.77g, 13.3x10.3mm Ref.: SNG France 377-8, BMC Mysia p. 35, 118 I am loving that reverse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 K.....Kalasa....Kashmir..King.. Kalasa 1076-1089 AD (1st Lohara dynasty) Copper Kaserah 19mm (5.76gr) Obverse- Goddess Ardochsho/Lakshmi seated facing in half lotus position, with Nagari legend 'Ka to left 'lasara' to right. Reverse- King standing facing and sacrificing at altar holding trident, with Nagari legend 'jadeva' bottom right. Nice full legend coin. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted September 24, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 24, 2022 Kings of Pontos Polemo II with Britannicus Caesar Silver, Diameter: 16.4mm, Weight: 3.5g Dating: 55/56 AD, Year 18 Reference: RPC I 3837 Obv. diademed head of Polemo, ΒΑϹΙΛƐⲰⳞ ΠΟΛƐΜⲰΝΟⳞ Rev. draped and laureate bust of Britannicus, ΕΤΟΥⳞ ΙΗ 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapphnwn Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 K is for Kelenderis Ar Stater of Kelenderis 410-375 BC Obv Nude youth dismounting from prancing horse right.Rv Goat kneeling tight with head reverted. SNG France 71 10.69 grms 20 mm Photo by W. Hansen I remember buying this coin along with one other. The pictures provided by the auction house indicated that this coin should not have been as darkly toned as it turned out to be, and the other one should have been darker than it was. 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 There are a few Mongols beginning with K...depending on how you transliterate...or you could list every single one of them as a 'khan'...Kebek Khan ibn Tokhtamysh Dang, 1413-1414Saray. Silver, 0.90g. Sultan the Just. Kebek Khan (cf Zeno 206479). 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) Nawruz Beg Khan Dang, AH761/AD1359-1360Gulistan. Silver, 1.58g . Just Sultan / Nawruz Beg Khan / May his reign be long. Struck in the town / of Gulistan / 761 (Sagdeeva 290). Edited January 8, 2023 by John Conduitt 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted September 25, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 25, 2022 (edited) "K" is for Kushan 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 Edited September 25, 2022 by Steve 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 K for Kamnaskires-Orodes Kingdom of Elymais Kamnaskires-Orodes Æ Drachm Obv.: bearded bust with side tufts, anchor right Rev.: bust of Belos, Legend around AE, 3.50g, 14.9mm Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 12.2, Subtype 1-1D 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 K for Kamnaskires III Kingdom of Elymais Kamnaskires III with Anzaze Tetradrachm Seleukeia on the Hedyphon, circa 82-75 BC Obv.: Conjoined busts left of Kamnaskires and Queen Anzaze; [monogram above Seleukid anchor behind]; c/m: Nike standing left, within rectangular incuse Rev.: Zeus seated left, holding sceptre and Nike, who crowns him; BΛCIΛEΩC KΛMNΛIKIPOY KΛI IΛIIΛIICHC ANZAZH (BAΣIΛEΩΣ KAMNΣKIROY KAI BAΣIΛIΣΣHΣ ANZAZHΣ) around, date below (out of flan). 11.88g, 26mm Ref.: Sunrise 470; Alram 454 and note 548; for c/m, cf. Van't Haaff Type 7.1.1-6. Ex Roma Numismatics, E-LIVE Auction 3, Lot 367 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 K....Kelse. Spain, Kelse-Celsa. Augustus. 27 BC-14 AD. AE Unit (10.98 gm, 28mm). Velilla de Ebro (Zaragoza) mint. Obv.: IMP. CAESAR. DIVI. F. AVGVSTVS. COS. XII, laureate head right. Rev.: CN. DOMIT. C. POMPEI. II. VIR. C. V I. CEL, bull standing right. Abh. 811. VF. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 K for Kalathos Severus Alexander Cappadocia. Caesarea. AE 19 Dated Year 7=AD 228/9 Obv.: AV K CЄOVH AΛЄZAN, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev.: MHTP KAICA, kalathos containing eight ears of corn, ET Z (date) below. Æ, 19mm, 7,79g Ref.: BMC Cappadocia, p.91, 333 var. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deinomenid Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 Kentoripai, Sicily Obv. Bearded head of Herakles r., wearing tainia. Rev KENTOPIΠINΩN, club Value mark XI below. Struck late third century BC. (A seemingly obscure Sikel city but one that had a moment or two of glory after a quick capitulation to the Romans when it was granted Latin Rights before the rest of Sicily and was a civitas immunis ac libera sine foedere (free city exempted from tax). Cicero once described it as being by far the largest and richest city of Sicily. Move over, Syracuse...) 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 K for Kantharos Thrace, Thasos Obol 411-350 BC Obv.: Satyr kneeling left, holding kantharos Rev.: Amphora, ΘAΣ-IΩN Ag, 0,9g, 8mm Ref.: SNG Cop 1029 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 Numidia. Kings of Mauretania. Juba II, with Cleopatra Selene. 25 BC-23 AD. AR Denarius (17mm, 2.89g, 11h). Caesarea mint. Struck circa 16-17 AD. Obv: Diademed head right. Rev: Star and crescent. MAA 85; SNG Copenhagen 590; Mazard 300. Good Very Fine with light toning. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 It has been a fascinating journey through the K's. Thank you everyone. Just under 1 hour left for any others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 The L ship has landed. Limber up, don't be late and left behind. It will land us where we can linger and look longingly at the lovely, lustrous issues of everything L. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted September 25, 2022 · Patron Share Posted September 25, 2022 L is for Lystra in Lycaonia! Faustina II, AD 147-175. Roman provincial Æ 20.3 mm, 4.57 g, 5 h. Lycaonia, Lystra, c. 157-165. Obv: FAUSTINAE AUGVSTAE, bare-headed and draped bust, right. Rev: COL IVL LVSTRA, Fortuna/Tyche standing, left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia. Refs: RPC IV.3, 7267 (temporary); H. von Aulock, Chiron 2 (1972), 517, no. 1 (pl. 27, 14). 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted September 25, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 25, 2022 L… like Lucius Caesius Lucius Caesius Denarius of the Roman Republic Period 112/111 BC Material: Silver Diameter: 19mm Weight: 3.71g Mint: Rome Reference: Crawford RRC 298/1 Obverse: Bust of Apollo seen from behind, with head turned to left and with thunderbolt in right hand. Border of dots. Reverse: Lares Praestites seated facing, with dog between, each holding staff in left hand; above, bust of Vulcan with tongs over shoulder. Border of dots. The Inscription reads: L CAESI for Lucius Caesius. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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