Ryro Posted May 10, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 10, 2023 I purchased this from Bucephalus a couple auctions ago and am no closer to identifying it. So, I figure it's time to ask for assistance. The obverse design sure appears to be that of a shield. Though not a Macedonian, Galatian, Boeotian etc. I might guess Celtic, but the writing is clearly Greek. Ironical, _ΠOITOY translates to "WHAT" and ΠOITOY to "WHEN". Both questions I'd like answered about this coin! ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. AE. Obv: Shield ? Rev: _ΠOITOY? Between two spear-heads or barley corns. Condition: Very fine. Weight: 4.30 g. Diameter: 16.8 mm. Has anyone seen the type before, have one or any guesses are appreciated!? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted May 10, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 10, 2023 Difficult. The design is (a little) similar to Selge https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=8607478 and Polyrhenion https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=5726615 But these designs do not show 2 spearheads and the legend does not fit, although it could be a magistrate's name. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted May 11, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 14 hours ago, ambr0zie said: Difficult. The design is (a little) similar to Selge https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=8607478 and Polyrhenion https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=5726615 But these designs do not show 2 spearheads and the legend does not fit, although it could be a magistrate's name. Thanks for digging, my dude. The spear design is reminiscent, but as you point out the legend isn't a fit. As well, the shield design on this one sure is funky. Just nothing like it that I've found... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted May 11, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted May 11, 2023 Unfortunately, I've also tried and just can't find anything concrete. I do have coins from Polyrhenion and Selge. Crete, Polyrhenion circa 330-280 BCE AE 11mm, 1.14g Round shield; in center, bull's head facing Π-O/Λ-V; spear point SNG Copenhagen 534 Ex Chistopher Morcom collection Ex Edward P. Warren collection Ex CNG 2007 Selge Pisidia 300 BCE - 119 CE Ae 15mm 2.1g Obv: Round Macedonian type shield Rev: Spear-head, C - E to either side BMC 62 My initial thought was Aetolian League. Their earliest issues weren't too far off from this. I actually found one at a good price, but unfortunately that seller is in Florida and there's some theft going on at USPS there, and my coin was a victim. 😞 Regardless, it's not much of a better match than the above. My other thought was Eupolemos. There are actually quite a few designs for that coin, but again none really match yours. I believe your best bet is the lettering. Of course, we don't know if it's a city name or a magistrate. I believe it's more likely to be a magistrate, but if you can find a searchable index of the Barrington Atlas it's worth a check. My rough guess also is that it's from the 2nd or 1st centuries BCE, but it certainly may be wrong. Coins like this are a lot of fun to research. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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