Mysia Help

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by nicholasz219, May 20, 2016.

  1. nicholasz219

    nicholasz219 Well-Known Member

    Hello All,

    I recently bought a coin and I am having a hard time differentiating between BMC 205 and 216. Is there any substantial difference? I can not see any.

    This is the coin I am trying to identify:

    Mysia Pergamum MBaca Image 52016.jpg

    Any help in sorting out why there are two entries for what appears to be the same coin would be super helpful and appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Are you able to give us the size and the weight, please?
     
  4. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I would go with Mysia BMC 205. According to Acsearch, it is pretty much identical to your coin.
    Magical Snap - 2016.05.21 07.57 - 002.jpg

    Wheras (again, according to Acsearch) Mysia Magical Snap - 2016.05.21 07.56 - 001.jpg BMC 216 is quite different.
     
  5. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Difference cities in Mysia, Topcat :). The OP is asking about coins of Pergamon, BMC numbers 205 and 216. The second coin you showed was struck in Kyzikos.

    As for the answer to the OP's question, I don't know :D.
     
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  6. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Ooops. Sorry. A little knowledge is 'dangerous'.
     
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  7. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    BMC 205-210 are just different examples of the same type (yours belongs in this group).

    BMC 216-221 are examples with various monograms on either the obverse or reverse.

    Before I gave it away, I used to be the owner of your coin. Glad to meet the new owner :)
     
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  8. nicholasz219

    nicholasz219 Well-Known Member

    Haha! Well, hello, Zumbly, nice to meet you. Okay, I was not sure how to differentiate between the numbers, except it was obvious that there were no monograms or any other distinguishing marks.

    @Topcat7 The coin is 17.4mm and 3.26gr.
     
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