A Very Cool Countermarked Coin

Very fascinating! I love the bold countermark placement and the fact that it seems to read "PIES". Mmmmh, pies...

 

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The mint workers were careful not to destroy the major devices on the obverse, normally placing the c/m either in front/behind the bust or in this case across the neck.

 

Fascinating posts everyone!!!

 

Wonderful OP @David Atherton , what great history and a great coin!

LOL, @stevex6 had a BLOW-OUT of great Counter-marks!

I only have one from the Roman period:


Cilicia - Tarsos turret counterstamped Bow Pompei Pirates AE 19 164 BCE Tyche-Zeus seated
Ex: the Eclectic @John Anthony !

And some INDIAN:


India Mauryan or Sanga 3


India Mauryan or Sanga 3.4g Rect


India Matsya AR Vimsatika 650-600 BC stamped bankers


India Maurya ser VIB AR Karshapana punchmark 270-175 BC ASHOKA

 

Cool countermarks.
I only have one, I bought a couple months ago.
Kassandros