Latest Tetradrachm

Here is my latest and last tetradrachm for awhile while I let some some relatives birthdays and mine not consume my coin $ the next two months.

In hand it has more of a green patina over it like bronze gets. Kinda interesting since I have never had that before.

Was told by the dealer to maybe clean it more, but I like it as is.


Gordian III (238 - 244 A.D.)
AR Tetradrachm
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch
O: AVTOK K M ANT GORDIANOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
R: DHMAPX EX UPATO B, eagle standing facing, head left with wreath in beak, below, crescent & ram running left.
Antioch Mint, Struck 242 A.D.
27mm
13.5g
Prieur 301

 

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Nice coin, but when it comes to relative's birthdays, just remember it's the thought that counts.

 

Cool piece Mat.

 

Awesome animal-reverse (great score, Mat) ... I'm lovin' the ram & crescent!!

 

Nice one Mat. I like the style of the eagle on the reverse.

 

Nice and different portrait.

 

yeah, right on ...that ram/crescent/ eagle is sweet!

the portrait is different isn't it? i don't think my first guess would be gordian iii.

cool coin mat.

 

I wouldnt clean it either. Cool addition Mat!

 

Thanks everyone.

 

Very nice coin and interesting exergue with ram on reverse.
Prieur # 301 is radiate, draped and cuirassed bust, while yours would rather be Prieur # 302 with laureate, draped and cuirassed bust though

Q

 

That's a nice Piece - I like the chunky nature of these Antioch issues.

My first one was a Vespasian & the metal was super nice silver - buttery smooth and when it hit the tray made a solid " THUMP "

 

=> again, that's a sweet new addition, Mat ...

Ummm, I have a ram-example from Seleucis and Pieria as well ...

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria, Philip I
Æ 8 Assaria
AD 244-249
Antioch mint
Diameter: 30 mm
Weight: 16.39 grams
Obverse: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip I right
Reverse: Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche right; above, ram leaping right, head left; Δ-Є and S-C across field
Reference: McAlee 990

 

Got to love a giant bird on top of a Ram. Good and interesting choice. I think the sharp portion of the obverse legend looks really cool too.

 

That little Syrian ram with the crescent moon is found on the famous "Star of Bethlehem" coins, which get hyped and overpriced as Biblical coins, even though it's unlikely they have anything to do with the Biblical story at all. I would much rather have the motif on one of these tetradrachms.

 

Thanks, made the change. Actually hope to buy the book if I get some birthday money next month. Emmett was the only one I got a month ago.

Thanks for the added comments.

I like the ram too. Seems common on his though while other emperor tets. that have such a thing is a big premium.

 

My only ram so far :


Troas, Cebren, AE8 c. 400-350 BC
Head of apollo right
Ram's head right
1.1 gr, 8 mm
Ref : Sear #4071


BTW Mat, isn't your ram running right instead of left ? (maybe he changed his mind after you posted and before I looked. Those are cheeky animals )

Q

 

Nice, the eagle has landed

 

Ram-a-jamma!!

 

Meeeghhhhhh

 

Steve- No. 1 is Completely awesome. No. 2 is Super and has wonderful color, No. 3,4 and 5 are only mildly fabulous.