Amarmur Posted August 27, 2023 · Member Posted August 27, 2023 I had quite the trip to a coin show today overall I had a great time and got 10 ancients pretty good ones for $70. The highlight was the Nero denarius for $20 for me. The guy did not do his research! of the ten 2 are cappadocian drachmas, 1 is a hemidrachm coin of Alexander III, 1 is a Nero Provincial from Phyriga, 1 is a Victorinius with Pietas, the other 4 I need some help with... I can't ID the Roman provincial with Tyche I can't make out the reverse of the Hadrian Sestertius I think there is a shield and trident I hope it's an early Britannia! There is a nice Greek ancient with a horse and an off center Zeus? No clue Last, a Roman provincial from Antioch with Antoninus Pius? Not sure. 4 Quote
ambr0zie Posted August 27, 2023 · Member Posted August 27, 2023 Tyche - difficult one, but I suspect it's similar to https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/11864 because the stance of the reverse character suggests Dionysus and I think I see the panther on the lower left. I don't think that is a Hadrian sestertius. The visible legend in the obverse is C TPAIAN ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ and this indicates a provincial. Judging after the size you mentioned (similar to a sestertius) I would say the coin is from Alexandria, something similar to https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/3/5836 - you would need to check Alexandrian reverses for an exact match. 3rd - Pius from Antioch - correct. 38 minutes ago, Amarmur said: Last, a Roman provincial from Antioch with Antoninus Pius? Not sure. This one is very puzzling. I could not find a match but I am sure somebody else will be able to shed some light. The monogram on the reverse could be the key - AN?! 1 Quote
ambr0zie Posted August 27, 2023 · Member Posted August 27, 2023 The Greek coin might be from Gyrton, here is one with a similar style https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?lot=3302&p=lot&sid=734 1 Quote
Amarmur Posted August 27, 2023 · Member Author Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, ambr0zie said: Tyche - difficult one, but I suspect it's similar to https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/11864 because the stance of the reverse character suggests Dionysus and I think I see the panther on the lower left. I don't think that is a Hadrian sestertius. The visible legend in the obverse is C TPAIAN ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ and this indicates a provincial. Judging after the size you mentioned (similar to a sestertius) I would say the coin is from Alexandria, something similar to https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/3/5836 - you would need to check Alexandrian reverses for an exact match. 3rd - Pius from Antioch - correct. This one is very puzzling. I could not find a match but I am sure somebody else will be able to shed some light. The monogram on the reverse could be the key - AN?! I figured out the Hadrian Alexandria coin. The reverse is a sphinx. Pretty cool not disappointed! Thanks for the help and the other 2 will take some more research.. Quote
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted August 27, 2023 · Member Posted August 27, 2023 Hard to tell from the picture, but I'd double check for possible active bronze disease on the Hadrian Drachm. Quote
ambr0zie Posted August 27, 2023 · Member Posted August 27, 2023 What I suspect to be from Gyrton is of course the coin with Zeus and the horse, of course. I quoted the incorrect line. 1 Quote
Amarmur Posted August 27, 2023 · Member Author Posted August 27, 2023 The Tyche I believe is late Roman republic early Roman imperial because of the style and lack of lettering on the obverse suggest it's closer to Greek coins. I think the figure on the reverse is Athena. I think it is from Syria. It's a tough one to ID but I picked it because of its nice patina and obverse. i greatly appreciate all the help I am getting! Quote
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