Mystery Seleucid with female portrait?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by hotwheelsearl, May 1, 2020.

  1. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Well, it's definitely Seleucid. The portrait looks female though, and I don't think that's too common.

    Unless I'm confusing glamorous male hair...

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  3. Shea19

    Shea19 Well-Known Member

    I believe it is the same type as this, which is from Mesembria in Thrace.

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    Thrace, Mesambria, Circa 175-100 BC. (Orichalcum, 20 mm, 6.12 g), Diademed female head to right. Rev. METAM-BPIANΩN Athena Promachos advancing left, holding shield left and brandishing spear with her right; to inner left, Λ.
     
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  4. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Amazing, thank you!!
    This is right around the same size at 19mm.
     
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