Help with this Ancient Greek

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by 7Calbrey, Nov 22, 2014.

  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    The reverse of this bronze Greek coin shows possibly a dancing scene. It weighs 12.44 g. I think the obverse might represent Zeus. I do appreciate your contribution in this thread to find out more about this coin. Thank you.. Charles AnGO.jpg AnGR.jpg
     
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  3. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    7c, you reverse pic is you obverse pic upside down i believe.
     
  4. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Thank you C71. Here is a new scan of the reverse. This time, I can see a person sitting on a chair and holding something with the right hand. There is also a clear Greek lettering vertically on both sides of the reverse. Charles rgup.jpg
     
  5. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    I wonder whether the obverse represents Zeus, Ptolemy or even Dionysus ?
    Charles
     
  6. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    Alexander
    Kings of macedon
     
  7. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Not Alexander! Antioch in Syria.
     
  8. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    You mean king Antiochos the Seleucid ? Which one? What does the reverse represent ? Many Thanks..
    Charles
     
  9. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    What Ardatirion means is that it's an autonomous city coin of Antioch ad Orontes. The reverse is Zeus seated, holding scepter and Nike.
     
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