Latest addition is the "big" coin on a trade a did a few months ago. It was on my wishlist for awhile and was finally happy to get it. Commodus (177 - 192 A.D.) AR Didrachm Caesaria, Cappadocia O: AYT M AYP KOMO ANTωNI, laureate head right. R: YΠATOC ∆ ΠAT ΠA-TPI, Mt. Argaeus surmounted by star. Cos IV, struck 183-185 AD. 21mm 3.96g Metcalf 155f; Sydenham 372a
Nice! Only similar coin I have... Caracalla, AD 198-217 AE27, 14.5g, 12h; Caesarea Cappadocia, year 13 (of the rule of Septimius Severus), AD 204/5. Obv.: AY KAI M AYP ANTΩNINOC; Laureate head right. Rev.: MHTPOΠ KAICAPEI; Agalma of Mt. Argaeus, star over summit // ETIΓ (year 13)
Nothing stays sacred. Did you know Mt. Argaeus is a ski resort now? Oh well, there is a Mons Argaeus on the moon, which still retains it's original charm.
I think the Chinese have already staked claim to Mons Argaeus in their last Chang'e 3 landing. They are going to build a resort, including ski runs, hot spas, foot massages, and a roller coaster.
neat new coin, commodus is currently on chrsmat71's most wanted list...and mount argaeus is always cool. i did a "remix" of an old favorite for this thread..... Elagabalus, 220 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia. O: AYKMAYPH AI ANTWNE (INOC) R: r:i MHTPO(PI)KAICAPIA C mount Argaeus atop altar, ET (gamma), 26x28mm 10.0g syd 523
Sweet OP-addition, Mat (congrats) ... very, very cool Ummm, I still only have two Commodus examples ... Commodus AE As Commodus AE Sestertius Oh, and I also have a pretty slick Mount Argaeus example ... Tranquillina, Cappadocia, Caesarea-Eusebia, AR Drachm
Hadrian (Augustus) Region, City: Caesarea , Cappadocia Coin: Silver Drachma ADPIANOC CEBACTOC - Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder UPATOC G P-ATHR PATR - Mount Argaeus surmounted by a statue of Helios, holding globe and sceptre. Mint: (128-138 AD) Wt./Size/Axis: 2.70g / 18mm / - References: Metcalf, Caesarea 107
Nice run of mount Argaeus everybody The only one I ever possessed is now owned by a friend specialized in the severan period, and is a rare Plautilla drachm Plautilla, Provincial - drachm Cappadocia, Caesaraea - Eusebia), AD 205. ΦΟΥΛΟΥΙ ΠΛΑΥ ΑΥ, draped bust right ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΑΙCΑ, Agalma of Mt. Argaeus with star. In ex., CΤΙΓ : regnal year 13 of Sept. Severus, 205 AD 2.69 g, 19mm Ref : Sydenham -; SNG Copenhagen -; Sear 2775v. Sydenham-Malloy, p. 152, no. 496b cf. Lanz auction # 117/956 thanks to Curtis Clay for additionnal information Q
