Orange Julius Posted March 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) Hi all, I’ve been big into collecting Gallienus/Claudius II era coins lately. One area of focus has been Alexandrian coins. Since I have a nice run of Claudius II tetradrachms, I thought I’d share mine and ask to see yours so I can add more to the “to buy” list. I also have some great new Aurelian tetradrachms for another thread once I get some pictures taken. Here’s what I have so far for Claudius II from Alexandria, which one’s your favorite and why? Also let’s see your Claude II Alexandrians! Obverse legends: AVT K KΛAVΔIOC CEB Emmett 3878(1) - Eagle with wreath 🦅 Emmett 3869(2) - Bust of Alexandria Emmett 3883(2) - Bust of Hermanubis Emmett 3890(2) - Nike with wreath 🕊 Emmett 3875(2) - Dikaiosyne seated holding scales and cornucopiae 🪑⚖️ Emmett 3878(3) - Eagle with wreath 🦅 Emmett 3877(3) - Eagle with wreath 🦅 Emmett 3877(3) - Eagle with wreath 🦅 Edited March 25, 2023 by Orange Julius 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted March 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2023 Nice collection, my favorite is the Hermanubis reverse. I have only two: Claudius Gothicus Egypt, Alexandria Billon-Tetradrachme, AD 269/270 Obv.: AVT KΛAV∆IOC CEB, laureate and cuirassed bust right Rev.: bust of Alexandria right wearing turreted cap, earring, and chiton L - B (year 2) flanking across field AE, , 9.66g, maximum diameter 20.7mm, die axis 0deg Ref.: Milne 4246, Geissen 3030, Dattari 5383, SNG Cop 849, BMC 2330, Kampmann-Ganschow 104.19, Emmett 3869 (R2) Claudius Gothicus Egypt, Alexandria Billon-Tetradrachme, AD 270/271 Obv.: ΑVT K KΛAVΔIOC CЄB, Draped, cuirassed and laureate bust right Rev.: Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, head reverted, wreath in beak, in field date L - Γ (year 3) Billon, 10.4g, 20.3mm 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Julius Posted March 25, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 Thanks! I really like your year-3 eagle. I'd take yours over mine any day. I also like the Alexandria personification reverse, especially the turret on her head that you can see better on your coin. Great coins thanks for showing them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted March 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 25, 2023 My favorite reverse of yours is also the Hermanubis, and my favorite obverse is probably on your Nike. I have these two, respectively Emmett 3879.2 (eagle with wreath in beak) & 3892.2 (jugate busts of Nilus & Euthenia): 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellinore Posted March 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2023 @DonnaML I like your double portrait! I have only two very ordinary Claudius II tetradrachms. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellinore Posted March 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2023 Besides, there are these two Claudiuses. But I don't know why the first was called a local imitation of Claudius II - it could be any radiate emperor! The second has an eagle alright, but it is a Divo Claudio-Consecratio imitation. Still, these coins are more to my taste than the two tetradrachms. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocatarinetabellatchitchix Posted March 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 26, 2023 I didn’t even remember I have this one in my collection… but I remember I bought it for the nice portrait and not for the clear legend… 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Julius Posted March 26, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 3 hours ago, DonnaML said: My favorite reverse of yours is also the Hermanubis, and my favorite obverse is probably on your Nike. I have these two, respectively Emmett 3879.2 (eagle with wreath in beak) & 3892.2 (jugate busts of Nilus & Euthenia): Nice coins @DonnaML! That double portrait reverse is a very cool coin and now added to my target list. I hope I can get one as nice! 2 hours ago, Pellinore said: @DonnaML I like your double portrait! I have only two very ordinary Claudius II tetradrachms. 41 minutes ago, Ocatarinetabellatchitchix said: I didn’t even remember I have this one in my collection… but I remember I bought it for the nice portrait and not for the clear legend… @Pellinore and @Ocatarinetabellatchitchix Both of your year 3 eagles are very nice! This must have been a huge issue as everyone seems to have one! Thank you for sharing them! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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