First Empress Tetradrachm

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  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I finally acquired my first lady tetradrachm. I have had this for over a month now and finally getting around to sharing it. Got this dirt cheap, which made me very happy.

    Shes a bit scarce in tetradrachm form.

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    Herennia Etruscilla (249 - 251 A.D.)
    AR Tetradrachm
    SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch
    O: EPENNIA ETPOYCKIΛΛA CEB, Diademed and draped bust right, resting on a crescent.
    R: ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC, Eagle standing right on palm branch, holding wreath in beak.
    11.61g
    25mm
    Prieur: 610
     
    Mat, Sep 30, 2015
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Good detail all around.
     
    Bing, Sep 30, 2015
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  4. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    And dirt cheap for a coin you like is always good. Congrats!
     
    zumbly, Sep 30, 2015
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  5. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Very expressive eagle on the reverse. Nice addition!
     
    David Atherton, Oct 1, 2015
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  6. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Great eye appeal and a TET to boot!!!

    None for me, just denarii and ANTS...
     
    Mikey Zee, Oct 1, 2015
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  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    A nice looking coin especially for dirt cheap.
     
    Collecting Nut, Oct 1, 2015
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  8. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    Very nice example
     
    Cucumbor, Oct 1, 2015
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  9. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Excellent eagle Mat! ;)
     
    Aidan_(), Oct 1, 2015
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  10. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Thanks, everyone. Hope to get a Otacilia Severa later down the road.
     
    Mat, Oct 1, 2015
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  11. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Philip I, Philip II, Otacilia Severa, Trajan Decius, Herennius Etruscus, and Herennia Etruscilla ruled during one of the peaks in tetradrachm production at Antioch. BI tets of these rulers should not be too hard to find.
     
    Ardatirion, Oct 1, 2015
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  12. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    That is true, but dealers tend to put a premium on the ladies. Rarely have I seen Otacilia Severa go for under $60 and one I did find has bronze disease.
     
    Mat, Oct 1, 2015
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  13. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    As usual I forgot about my Tet, I purchased months ago---slabbed sellers photo: o servera obverse.jpg o servera reverse.jpg

    Different Empress though.....
     
    Mikey Zee, Oct 1, 2015
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  14. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    nice lady tetradrachm...i need a coin of her of any type, i'd love to get her in syrian tet flavor.
     
    chrsmat71, Oct 1, 2015
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  15. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Two different photo types of an antoninianus of Herennia Estrucilla:
    Herrenia Estrucilla reverse 001.JPG h estrucilla obverse.JPG
     
    Mikey Zee, Oct 1, 2015
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  16. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Nice job Mat! You have gotten me into acquiring too many RE ladies.
     
    Alegandron, Oct 1, 2015
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  17. Cyrrhus

    Cyrrhus Well-Known Member

    I think it is always depending on quality, look at this eagle and her hair, indeed you can find a cheap quite good one out there as above congrats.

    IMG_0190.JPG IMG_0191.JPG
     
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  18. Cyrrhus

    Cyrrhus Well-Known Member

    oooo it is another lady...I have to go to bed...and get sleep..sorry...I have he husband tho.. IMG_0188.JPG IMG_0189.JPG
     
    Cyrrhus, Oct 1, 2015
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  19. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice ones Mikey and Cyrrhus!
     
    Mat, Oct 1, 2015
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  20. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    Hello Mat,

    Congrats on this winner, nice in center and sharp reverse

    Cheers,

    Eric
     
    Okidoki, Oct 1, 2015
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  21. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Very sweet score, babe-magnet!! (cha-ching!!)

    :rolleyes:
     
    stevex6, Oct 1, 2015
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