El Cazador Posted June 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Al Kowsky said: That's a very attractive plate coin pictured in Prieur's book; I'm surprised it wasn't marked as such on the slab 🤔. I remember when this coin came up for auction, had I been more flush with money at the time I would have bid on it too. You are correct, though in my opinion coin was inexpensive- i was surprised myself (~$400), where previously, similar examples were selling for $1,500 at CNG in more worn condition, i was honestly surprised you didn’t bid on it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 26, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 26, 2022 9 hours ago, Al Kowsky said: Egry, The importance of Antioch, Syria can't be stressed enough. You're correct stressing the military staging point of Antioch for ventures in the East. The city of Antioch was founded by Seleukos I in 300 BC, & it's first coins were minted by Antiochos I, 280-261 BC. Coins were minted in Antioch for nearly 1,000 years, longer than the Rome mint. For anyone with a serious interest in the history of this city I highly recommend an exhibition catalog published in 2000 by the Worcester Art Museum, "ANTIOCH, The Lost Ancient City". Used copies of this catalog are easy to find via the internet. In the catalog William Metcalf wrote an excellent essay on "The Mint of Antioch", with illustrations. The founding of Antioch is indirectly depicted on many of the tetradrachms struck at that mint, like the coin below. When Seleukos I was searching for a location for the city, an animal sacrifice was preformed by his priests. During this ritual an eagle swept down from the heavens & grabbed a leg from the sacrificed animal, flew to a location & dropped the leg where the city was founded. The tetradrachm pictured below, like so many other examples, depicts the eagle holding the sacrificed leg from that ritual. Thanks for sharing, I will add the book to my list. I never knew about the leg being depicted on the coin, now I see it everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 28, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Interesting contemporary imitation, tetradrachm struck on bronze flan. Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus AE Bronze Tetradrachm Antiochia, 251-253 AD, Diameter 28.4mm, Weight 12.29gramm Obverse: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Γ ΟΥΙΒ ΤΡЄΒ ΓΑΛΛΟϹ ϹЄΒ, Reverse: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ Draped and currassed bust of Trebonianus Gallus with laurel wreath to the right. Below an S. Eagle right, head left, S between legs, S C below. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 30, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 Whoever it was at the auction from here - she/he made my life difficult 😄 ... A fresh new addition to my tetradrachms. Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus Laodicea ad Mare, Syria Phoenice Prieur 1104, RPC I. 4383 63 / 64 AD Diameter 24mm Weight 13.69gramm Obverse Diademed Bust of Nero with laurel wreath to the right, ΝΕΡΩΝΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΦΙ Reverse Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche to right, ΙΟΥΛΙΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ, ΑΡΙΣ (behind), ΙΣΑ (below), ΑΙΡ (in front) Extremly Rare Issue 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
septim Posted June 30, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 30, 2022 That is a real beauty. Congrats. The auction had more than a few attractive coins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 30, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 minute ago, septim said: The auction had more than a few attractive coins. However, I have to agree with you. Unfortunately 😄 ... I got 4 tetradrachms in total. And now I have to see how I can appease the girlfriend. I have to buy her something great 😄 ... 1x Nero (above) 1x Domitianus 2x Septimius Severus 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
septim Posted June 30, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Prieure de Sion said: ... And now I have to see how I can appease the girlfriend. I have to buy her something great 😄 ... ... I guess an aureus is not an option? 😉 Top quality coins. You will enjoy them. I did not even start bidding on the lots I had in mind. Curious to see if any lot went for less than my limit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted June 30, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) Ummmm, curious? ... do I get to join the party with this lil' Hadrian offering? Hadrian silver (AR) tetradrachm 117-138 AD Struck at the mint of Antioch in Syria Diameter: 23.1 mm Weight: 12.88 grams Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right Reverse: Eagle, wings spread, head left, stands upon thigh of bull Reference: BMC 304-05 Other: NICE surfaces … SCARCE Ex-stevex6 Edited June 30, 2022 by Steve 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 30, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 3 hours ago, septim said: I guess an aureus is not an option? 😉 I'm afraid I won't get off that easily 😄 3 hours ago, Prieure de Sion said: Reverse Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche to right, ΙΟΥΛΙΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ, ΑΡΙΣ (behind), ΙΣΑ (below), ΑΙΡ (in front) Can anybody help me here? I am searching this evening - but it works not complete... ΙΟΥΛΙΕΩΝ = JOULIEON = Is this the honorary name Julia or is it meant here by the Julians? ΤΩΝ = ? ΚΑΙ = ? ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ = LAODIKEON = Laodicea ΑΡΙΣ = ? ΙΣΑ = ? ΑΙΡ = year 111 Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cazador Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Prieure de Sion said: However, I have to agree with you. Unfortunately 😄 ... I got 4 tetradrachms in total. And now I have to see how I can appease the girlfriend. I have to buy her something great 😄 ... 1x Nero (above) 1x Domitianus 2x Septimius Severus Good thing we didn’t target the same coins. I went for quality Nero, but stopped at $1,200. I did, howere, secured fine style Domitian and VF Titus the few reasons I didn’t bid on Domitian that you listed (i have 2 AU already and this one had a Graffito) +have NGC AU Septimius AU 5/5 4/5 Edited July 1, 2022 by El Cazador Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cazador Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Prieure de Sion said: Whoever it was at the auction from here - she/he made my life difficult 😄 ... A fresh new addition to my tetradrachms. Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus Laodicea ad Mare, Syria Phoenice Prieur 1104, RPC I. 4383 63 / 64 AD Diameter 24mm Weight 13.69gramm Obverse Diademed Bust of Nero with laurel wreath to the right, ΝΕΡΩΝΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΦΙ Reverse Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche to right, ΙΟΥΛΙΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ, ΑΡΙΣ (behind), ΙΣΑ (below), ΑΙΡ (in front) Extremly Rare Issue Did you get it? I stopped at 1,200 hahahaha, so i did bid you up to $1300+20%😂😂😂😂😂 Edited July 1, 2022 by El Cazador Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 5 hours ago, El Cazador said: Did you get it? I stopped at 1,200 hahahaha, so i did bid you up to $1300+20%😂😂😂😂😂 Tu quoque fili Brutus? Oh, so it was you. Well, thank you 😄 ... Yes, then we must have bid each other up. But I really wanted the Nero. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted July 1, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 1, 2022 Some really cool additions @Prieure de Sion I did add three tets myself from that auction and didn't bid on any of those you got, thus we weren't in competition on them. Congrats on some fabulous coins Q 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cazador Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Prieure de Sion said: Tu quoque fili Brutus? Oh, so it was you. Well, thank you 😄 ... Yes, then we must have bid each other up. But I really wanted the Nero. That Nero is fantastic- congratulations on the wonderful win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cazador Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 26 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: Some really cool additions @Prieure de Sion I did add three tets myself from that auction and didn't bid on any of those you got, thus we weren't in competition on them. Congrats on some fabulous coins Q Q, what you got? Which Tetradrachms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cazador Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) @Qcumbor@Prieure de Sion I added these 2 guys, all sold well below prices they realized at CNG 10-15 years ago… Domitian & Titus Edited July 1, 2022 by El Cazador 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Fine...! These tetradrachms are truly great magnificent pieces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted July 1, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, El Cazador said: Q, what you got? Which Tetradrachms? BTW did you notice some attribution errors : an obvious Philip the Arab tet wrongly attributed to T Decius, and at least one other ? Q 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: BTW did you notice some attribution errors : an obvious Philip the Arab tet wrongly attributed to T Decius, and at least one other ? Yes... an Nero Tetradrachm they describe it as an Titus or Domitianus 🙂 I see that. Oh oh oh ... if I dont get the domitianus Tetradrachm, my next favorite was this rare Iulia Domna Tetradrachm! That's a fine coin. one of my favorites too. oh good that I do no bid on this Iulia Domna. Fantastic to know - you get the coin. Enjoy that. And you get this for an good price I think. Fantastic. And the second one - Gordianus III - I like it. Great young porträt with radiated to the left. That's fine. Anyone her who take this tetradrachms? This Augustus was on my favorite list, but I am not sure how much about the coming other coins - so I quit really early at this Augustus:https://www.biddr.com/auctions/goldberg/browse?a=2626&l=2955165 The Nerva Tetradrachm I like too, but I am not a rich men and concentrate me of my Septimius Severus. But if someone get this Nerva - mygratulations:https://www.biddr.com/auctions/goldberg/browse?a=2626&l=2955192 This Traian I quit also early... want my Severus Tetradrachms - but I like the Melqart Porträt. Gratulations to the new owner!https://www.biddr.com/auctions/goldberg/browse?a=2626&l=2955194 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cazador Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 12 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: BTW did you notice some attribution errors : an obvious Philip the Arab tet wrongly attributed to T Decius, and at least one other ? Q Great Tetradrachms, I was not paying attention to attributions, was just focused on Nero, Domitian, Trajan and Titus Tetradrachms. Wondering who won that lovely Caracalla Cappadocia with Mt. Argaeus Tetradrachm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 minute ago, El Cazador said: Wondering who won that lovely Caracalla Cappadocia with Mt. Argaeus Tetradrachm https://www.biddr.com/auctions/goldberg/browse?a=2626&l=2955235 Yes, that was a fine coin. Gratulations to the new owner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cazador Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Prieure de Sion said: Yes... an Nero Tetradrachm they describe it as an Titus or Domitianus 🙂 I see that. Oh oh oh ... if I dont get the domitianus Tetradrachm, my next favorite was this rare Iulia Domna Tetradrachm! That's a fine coin. one of my favorites too. oh good that I do no bid on this Iulia Domna. Fantastic to know - you get the coin. Enjoy that. And you get this for an good price I think. Fantastic. And the second one - Gordianus III - I like it. Great young porträt with radiated to the left. That's fine. Anyone her who take this tetradrachms? This Augustus was on my favorite list, but I am not sure how much about the coming other coins - so I quit really early at this Augustus:https://www.biddr.com/auctions/goldberg/browse?a=2626&l=2955165 The Nerva Tetradrachm I like too, but I am not a rich men and concentrate me of my Septimius Severus. But if someone get this Nerva - mygratulations:https://www.biddr.com/auctions/goldberg/browse?a=2626&l=2955192 This Traian I quit also early... want my Severus Tetradrachms - but I like the Melqart Porträt. Gratulations to the new owner!https://www.biddr.com/auctions/goldberg/browse?a=2626&l=2955194 I was underbidder on Augustus, but decided to drop out, as there were some issues with surfaces on the reverse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted July 1, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, Prieure de Sion said: This Augustus was on my favorite list, but I am not sure how much about the coming other coins - so I quit really early at this Augustus:https://www.biddr.com/auctions/goldberg/browse?a=2626&l=2955165 I had it on my watchlist too, with my finger ready to pull the trigger but something prevented me to do so (the surface issue as mentioned by @El Cazador, I guess. Q 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted July 1, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) ... Edited July 6, 2022 by Prieure de Sion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted July 5, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2022 Some more: Gordianus III Syria, Antiochia Billon tetradrachm Obv.: AYTOK K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CEB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev.: ΔHMAPX EΞ YΠATO B, Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head turned left, wreath in beak; below ram running left with crescent above head Billon, 11.75g, 24.9mm Ref.: Prieur 295 Philippus I. Syria, Antiochia Billon tetradrachm Obv.: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CΕΒ, radiate and cuirassed bust left Rev.: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑΤΟ Γ, eagle standing right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak. Billon, 11.35g, 26x27mm Ref.: Prieur 354 Volusianus Syria, Antiochia Billon tetradrachm Obv.: AYTOK K Γ AΦIN ΓAΛ OYENΔ OYOΛOYCCIANOC CEB,, radiate and cuirassed bust right, S below Rev.: ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC / SC, Eagle standing facing on ground line, head and tail left, wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S between legs. Billon, 11.49g, 25.2mm Ref.: Prieur 701 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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