Amarmur Posted August 27 · Member Share Posted August 27 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted August 27 · Member Share Posted August 27 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted August 27 · Member Share Posted August 27 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarmur Posted August 27 · Member Author Share Posted August 27 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted August 27 · Member Share Posted August 27 Hard to tell from the picture, but I'd double check for possible active bronze disease on the Hadrian Drachm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted August 27 · Member Share Posted August 27 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarmur Posted August 27 · Member Author Share Posted August 27 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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