Can anyone ID this tiny Greek coin?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Harry G, Dec 6, 2021.

  1. Harry G

    Harry G Well-Known Member

    Hi all! I bought this coin from a Demos auction, as it was only 2EUR. However, I'm struggling to identify it. The reverse appears to have a horse (no rider) advancing right, possibly with PYΓ above

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    It weighs 0.6g and is about 8mm in diameter.

    I also bought this one (for 2EUR as well), which I have even less of an idea about. If anyone knows what this one is, please let me know! It weighs 0.7g and is about 8mm in diameter.

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    Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    Top coin guess (remember I don't collect these) head looks like design from Thessaly.

    EDIT: My guess from Internet images is Thessaly, Larrisa bronze coin?

    :facepalm: I won't try on the next one.
     
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  4. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    You'll either be a hero or a zero:woot: :yack:

    I like to try to ID stuff like this as a self-learning exercise, but there are so many knowledgeable members, I just keep it to myself. I occasionally get it right (I do better with the LRBs), but most of the time I'm a zero :hungover:
     
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  5. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Ionia, Phygela. Artemis Munychia/ bull butting right, ΦYΓ above.

    Examples

    Cool-- I hadn't noticed these/this city before :)
     
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  6. SEGESTIUS

    SEGESTIUS Member

    The second coin appears to be forepart of bull left...
     
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  7. -monolith-

    -monolith- Supporter! Supporter

    The bottom one is a Greek Ionia, Magnesia ad Maeander circa 330-300 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left / Forepart of bull left
     
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