There are two new posts on my website (http://sullacoins.com/) that may be of interest. The first covers two coins that are associated with Seleucid usurpers: Antiochus Hierax and Achaios (Usurper, 220-214 BC) https://www.sullacoins.com/post/seleucid-usurper-in-asia-minor The second features an AE coin issued circa AD 1204-1261 under the Latin Rulers of Constantinople who ruled after conquering Constantinople at end of the Fourth Crusade. https://www.sullacoins.com/post/latin-rulers-of-constantinople Post your coins of usurpers and conquerors or anything else that you find interesting.
Nice coins! I know very little about the Latin rulers but will have to look at your site. Nice to branch into new areas. I had to acquite an example of my 'usurper' when I read about his exploits. Also on the lookout for a decent Allectus to go with it. Carausius BI Radiate. Uncertain mint, AD 286-293. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust to right PAX AVG, Pax standing to left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae; S-C across fields. RIC V.2 475; Webb 531. 4.76g, 23mm, 6h
A nice Carausius, @GarrettB! Here's my similar coin (not as nice) with PAX AVG and no "S-C across fields". Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus. Uncertain mint. Obv: IMP CARAVSIVS P F [AVG], radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Rev: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding branch and scepter Ref: RIC V 880 and I will add one of my favorite usurper's from the Roman empire (reign of Gallienus) - this coin a tetradrachm from Alexandria 260 AD.
Usurper in Gaul Marius Antoninianus Obv:– IMP C MARIVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev:– CONCORD MILIT, Clasped hands. Minted in Cologne Reference– RIC 6; Hunter 3; Schulzki 1b; Elmer 633. Found in Poundbury, Dorset in 1986 3.41 g. 19.99 mm. 180 degrees
That's a nice trachy. Achaios Mint: Sardes 220 to 214 BC Obvs: Laureate head of Apollo right. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AXAIOY, Eagle standing right, palm branch over shoulder. M right. AE 17x19mm, 6.00g Ref: cf. SC 955.2; HGC 9, 435(R2) Note: Unpublished with missing control in outer left. Antiochus Hierax Mint: Alexandria Troas AR Tetradrachm 242 to 227 BC Obvs: Diademed head of Antiochus Hierax with prominant cheekbone. Revs: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r., ANTIOXOY on l., partially nude, with slight drapery on thigh, Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow that has pellets that symbolize the handle. Horse symbol in exergue and two control monograms in left field. 29x30mm, 16.35g Ref: Sear GCV 6919; SC 877.2; HGC 9, 405g(R1) Tryphon, Diodotus Mint: Antioch 142 to 138 BC Obvs: Head of Tryphon right diademed. Revs: BAΣΙΛEΩΣ TPYФΩNOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ, Spiked Macedonian helmet. AE 18mm, 4.9g Ref: SC 2034.1; HGC 9, 1061(S) Alexander I Mint: Antioch on the Orontes Denomination D 149 to 147 BC Obvs: Aegis with gorgoneion in center, dotted border. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ on right AΛEΞANΔPOY on left, pegasus leaping right. ΛB monogram below 13mm, 2.11g Ref: SC 1792.2b; HGC 9, 938(R2) Timarchus Ecbatana 164 to 161 BC Obvs: Diademed head of Timarchus right, dotted border. Revs: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ MEΓAΛOY TIMAPXΟΥ, Nike advancing left holding palm frond and crowning royal name. AE 33x34mm, 28.58g Ref: SC 1598; HGC 9, 769(R2) Still missing Molon
Sasanian Empire AV Dinar ND Ctesiphon Mint Shapur I 242-70AD When a large Roman Army under Valerian I entered Syria/ it was annihilated by the Persians. Valerian was taken POW.
The Western Kshatrapas (The Western Satraps of India) Isvara Datta, (Abhira intruder,unknown dynasty) 164-165 SE (242-243 AD) AR Karshapana as Mahaksatrapa Chief Mint Mint B? dated Year 1. or 164 SE or 242 AD 15.0 mm x 2.10 g Obverse: Bust of Isvara Datta right wearing Satrapal Cap. date in Brahmi numerals regal Year 1 behind bust, Corrupt Greek Inscription. Reverse: Crescent on a three arched hill over a wavy line, crescent in the left field and sun in the right field, Brahmi inscription Rajno MaHaKsaTraPaSa ISvaRaDaTtaSa Varse PraThaMe(Of Raja Mahaksatrapa Isvara Data, in the First Year) ref:Fishman #24.2.1 pg.209 It is thought that this gentleman was a foreign invader who temporarily dethroned the reigning king Vijayasena, acting as supreme ruler for about 1 and a half years, until the throne was recovered by Vijayasena in 164/5 SE. His coins are dated in Saka Era, like all other issues. (I have his coin but that's for a different thread) All coins of Isvara Data are very Rare
