Topcat7 Posted September 16, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 16, 2023 I have had this coin for some time and it came to me as PHOCIS Federal Coinage c.354-352 BC. The coin is 4.56gm., and AE16.3mm. To my eye, the obverse has diademed female head to right, with words behind, while the reverse has (possibly) CHL-MYAI in two lines within wreath. Unfortunately, I am unable to confirm that this coin is PHOCIS Federal Coinage. Any assistance is appreciated, please? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deinomenid Posted September 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 16, 2023 It's new to me if it's correct. I also went through Williams to see if any of his many (silver) plates show anything similar, but no. Ditto wildwinds and coinarchive pro. And BMC plate. However, that's an incredibly specific dating during the 3rd Sacred War, and was when Philomelos and then Onymarchos / Phallyos were in charge and died. Maybe the seller saw something on those coins that linked them to his/her highly specific date. Grasping at straws though, as 355 was when the Delphic treasure was finally raided and there was therefore briefly a huge quantity of silver and gold (these are specifically highlighted as being struck into coins by Phallyos before TB got its revenge on his lungs.) Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat7 Posted September 16, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Deinomenid said: However, that's an incredibly specific dating during the 3rd Sacred War, and was when Philomelos and then Onymarchos / Phallyos were in charge and died. Maybe the seller saw something on those coins that linked them to his/her highly specific date. Grasping at straws though, as 355 was when the Delphic treasure was finally raided and there was therefore briefly a huge quantity of silver and gold (these are specifically highlighted as being struck into coins by Phallyos before TB got its revenge on his lungs.) Good luck. @DeinomenidThank you. The full reference I was given (which I have been unable to confirm) was Phocis Federal Coinage c.354-352 B.C. Onymarchos, Magistrate. Obv. Bull's head facing, . R Legend in three lines, all within laurel wreath. AE16.3mm., 4.56gm BCD Lokris 301, SNG Cop.131 (O) I am unable to see a Bull's Head (facing). Edited September 16, 2023 by Topcat7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deinomenid Posted September 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 16, 2023 The Onymarchos coins show his name quite clearly over 3 lines. And the bull is very obvious as you know. I think it is probably mis-attributed. Here's an example - not my coin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat7 Posted September 16, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Deinomenid said: I think it is probably mis-attributed. Agreed, hence my enquiry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat7 Posted October 1, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) Possibly not Artemis. This is "Laureate Head of Apollo" as found on a coin from LYDIA, Sardes (compared to mine). Edited October 1, 2023 by Topcat7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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