Deinomenid Posted November 2, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2022 G for Gelon Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. AR didrachm (20 mm, 7.85 g, 1 h). Under Gelon, ca. 480-478 B.C. Horseman riding right / Diademed head of Arethusa right; around, three dolphins. Cf. Boehringer grp. II, 98 (V46/R-; rev. die not recorded); cf. SNG ANS 26 (same obv. die). 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deinomenid Posted November 2, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2022 G for grasshopper Velia, Nomos, 300-280, head of Athena facing left, wearing a crested helmet decorated with griffin, rev. lion standing to right, tearing at ram’s head, grasshopper above, 7.18g (HN Italy 1305; Pozzi 671; McClean 1457; SNG ANS 1364; SNG Lockett 567-9) 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted November 2, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2022 George III: 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 2, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2022 G for Gordian: Gordianus III Tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria Obv.: A K M ANT Γ-OPΔIANOC ЄV , laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right Rev.: Eagle with wings displayed standing facing with wreath, head turned to right; date L - Z = year 7, 243-244 Billon, 11.83g, 22mm Ref.: Emmett 3402 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 2, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) G for Galba Galba Egypt, Alexandria Billon-Tetradrachme, year2, AD 68-69 Obv.: ΣEPOYI ΓAΛBA AYTO KAIΣ ΣEBA, Laureate head right LB=year2 Rev.: AΛEΞANΔPEA, Draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant's skin; simpulum before. Billon, 12.79g, 24.3mm Köln 226; Dattari 301; Milne 348; Emmett 170; RPC I 5341 Edited November 2, 2022 by shanxi 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 2, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2022 G for Geta Geta Pisidia, Polga Obv.: ΠO CЄ ΓЄTAN KA, bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev.: ΠΩΛ-ЄΩN, Artemis standing right, holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver, to right, stag standing right, looking up. AE, 19mm, 5.96g Ref.: BMC Lycia, Pamphylia and Pisidia, p.236, 4 var. (stag left) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted November 2, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) G is for Gratian Gratian CONCORDIA AVGGG AE-3 Constantinopolis Mint Obv: D N GRATIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev: CONCORDIA AVGGG, Constantinople seated facing, head left, holding and spear, right leg bare. O in right field. Mintmark: CONSΓ (CONS Gamma) Struck between 378-383 AD at the Constantinopolis mint. (Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 1.91 grams) RIC IX 56(a Gratian CONCORDIA AVGGG AE-3 - Rare Type OBV: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right - D N GRATIANVS P F AVG REV: Concordia, turreted, seated facing, head right, on throne, holding reversed spear in right hand, left hand on knee - CONCORDIA AVGGG An attractive reverse design struck during the reign of Gratian (367-383 AD). The unusual AVGGG in the reverse design refers to the reigns of Gratian, Valentinian II and Theodosius I. This coin was struck at the Aquileia mint and is slightly different from those struck at the eastern mints. It is also much heavier than those coins. This is a sharp example, with lots of details on Gratian's hair and an attractive brown patina. It is listed as "Rare" in RIC. (Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 3.24 grams) Mintmark SMAQP and is attributed as RIC, Vol. IX, #33.a. Edited November 2, 2022 by thenickelguy 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romancollector Posted November 2, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 2, 2022 G for Galba! 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 2, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2022 G for Gambrion Gambrion, Mysia 350-250 BC Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo left Rev.: Bull butting left; star above. ΓΑΜ in exergue Æ, 2.65g, 16.2x19.2mm Ref.: SNG France 906-7, SNG Cop. 154-155 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 2, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2022 G for Gallienus Gallienus Antoninian Rom Obv.: GALLIENVS AVG, Bust right Rev.: LIBERO P CONS AVG, Tigress walking left 3.11g, 20 mm Ref.: RIC 230, MIR 713b 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted November 2, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 2, 2022 G is also for Galerius AE Follis. AD 308-309.Obverse IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS PF AVG, laureate head rightReverse GENIO IMPERATORIS, Genius standing left pouring liquid from patera and holding cornucopaie. Mintmark dot HTA dot. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted November 2, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 2, 2022 G is for Gordian III as well. Gordian III Tarsos Elpis holding flower 238-244 AD Province CiliciaRegion CiliciaSubregion Cilicia PediasCity TarsusReign Gordian IIIPerson (obv.) Gordian III (Augustus)Issue With Π ΠDating AD 238 and afterObverse inscription ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΟϹ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹƐΒ, Π ΠObverse design radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, r., seen from rearReverse inscription ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛƐΩϹ Α Μ Κ Γ ΒReverse design Elpis advancing l., holding flower and raising skirtMetal ÆDiameter about 36 mmWeight about 22.5 gAxis 12 I don't know what the denomination is. It might be a Medallion? It is kind of porous but the pictures sort of show every nook and cranny and it looks better in hand.Tarsus (Tarsos) is a historic city in south-central Turkey, 12 miles from the Mediterranian Sea.With a history going back over 6,000 years. Tarsus has long been an important stop for traders and a focal point of many civilizations. During the Roman Empire, Tarsus was the capital of the province of Cilicia.It was the scene of the first meeting between Mark Antony and Cleopatra, and the birthplace of Paul the Apostle.Roman Emperor Gordian III was the Roman commander during The Battle of Misiche in Mesopotamia between the Sasanians and the Romans in 244 AD. He lived to the ripe old age of 19.The Romans were badly defeated in this battle and it is unclear if Gordian III was assassinated by his disgusted officers, whether he died from injuries, or was killed in battle. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2022 G for Gargilius - RR denarius , 86 BC. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2022 G for the three Graces Faustina II AR-Denar, Rome Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right Rev.: VENVS FELIX, Venus seated left, holding the three graces and sceptre Ag, 2.76g, 18mm Ref.: RIC III -, CRE 241 [R2] 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2022 G for Genius Trajanus Decius Sestertius, 249-251 Obv.: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI / S - C. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; standard behind. AE, 14.69g, 30.5mm Ref.: RIC 117a, Cohen 53, Kankelfitz 17 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2022 G....Gadhaiya. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapphnwn Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2022 G is for Geometric El Trite from an unknown mint circa 600 BC Obv. Geometric design utilizing a cross surrounded by a collapsing square. Rv Incuse punch divided into 8 smaller squares. Rosen 12 4.65 grms 11 mm Photo by W. Hansen These early electrum coinages pose a number of problems especially in terms of dating and attribution to a particular mint. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2022 G is for Genoa. Italy, Genoa as Independent Republic, AD 1139-1339. AR Grosso of 4 Denarii (17mm, 0.82g, 9h) Genoa mint. Struck in the name of Conrad III, circa 1272. Obv: +·I·A·NV·A·; Castle gate. Rev: •CVNRADI•REX; Cross in the circle of pearls. Ref: Biaggi 837; CNI III 82. Toned about Very Fine with encrustation on reverse. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted November 3, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 3, 2022 Grimenothyrae Phrygia, Grimenothyrae. Æ17. Time of Trajan to Hadrian. Obv: ΔΗΜΟϹ. Draped bust of Demos, r. seen from rear. Rev: ΓΡΙΜƐΝΟΘΥΡƐΩΝ. Zeus seated l. holding patera in his r. hand, l. resting on sceptre. RPC III, 2494 Gaius and Lucius Mysia, Kyzikos. Gaius and Lucius AE14. Obv: KYZI, bare head of Gaius Caesar right. Rev: No legend, head of Lucius Caesar right. RPC 2246. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hail, heroic heroes all. The hour is here. Honor with heartfelt pride, Hellenistic homelands, heraldic costumes and hammered discs of metal that give happiness. Hoist those H's 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2022 H for Henri II (teston), Henri III (1/2 franc) and Henri IV (1/2 franc) of France Q 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2022 H for half cent Q 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 His for.... Hilaritas 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2022 H....Hercules. Gordian III AR Antoninianus 23mm/4.28gr Toned.. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate draped bust right / VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Hercules standing right having just finished a naked clarinet solo, in front underwear thrown by the ecstatic crowd. Rome mint: AD 241-243 (9th, 10th, and 11th Issues, 4th Officina) RIC 95, RSC 404 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deinomenid Posted November 3, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2022 H for same but as Herakles. Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). Æ Hemilitron (16mm, 5.45g, 3h). Herakles l., wearing tainia. R/ Bull butting l.; club above. BAE issue 25; CNS II, 114; SNG ANS -; HGC 2, 1492. Extremely Rare, near EF 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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