Here is a small piece, 11 mm and only 0.95 grams. There is no lettering. It looks a lot like a small coin, but without lettering I suppose it might be a token. I hoped I could identify it, but months have passed and I am at a loss. Does anyone out there know how to identify it?
This is the closest I've found but there are style differences and this coin is larger. Perhaps looking through other references for coins of Psophis might be helpful. https://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=141753 Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 2734. Estimate $100. Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009. Sold For $350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. ARKADIA, Psophis. Circa 250-200 BC. Æ Dichalkon (4.00 g, 2h). Laureate head of Herakles right / The Erymanthian Boar standing right. BCD Peloponnesos 1686. Near VF, green patina. Very rare. Ex BCD Collection (not in LHS sale).
Nice coins all. TRAJAN AE Quadran OBVERSE: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM, diademed bust of Hercules right with lion-skin on neck REVERSE: Boar walking right, SC in ex. Struck at Rome, 98-117 AD 2g, 14mm RIC 702
IIBERIA. Castulo. Quarter Unit (Late 2nd century BC). Obv: Diademed male head right. Rev: KAŚTILO (in Iberian). Boar standing right; star above. ACIP 2152; SNG BM Spain 1354-7. Condition: Good very fine. Weight: 3.27 g. Diameter: 16 mm. Campania, CAPUA 2nd Punic War - Hannibal promises Capua as Capital of Italia after Rome destroyed Attribution: SNG ANS 210 Date: 216-211 BC Obverse: Bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder Reverse: Boar right, one pellet above, KAPV (retrograde) in exergue Size: 20.72 mm Weight: 6.56 grams Rare City...
I wish mine was that good. I tried again this morning to take another picture, but it didn't come out any better. Maybe later.
I am not sure if anyone have worked with hogs before, but they are very intelligent, can attach to a human as a pet (like a dog), and can be incredibly mean when provoked. I wonder why there were no "War Hogs" since you always see tough Boars featured on ancient coins, art, etc. in hunting scenes, etc.
It is hard to get pigs to fight. However, Alexander the Great may have used them in combat for they are great at spooking war elephants. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_pig
LOL, fantastic! I should have Wiki'd first before I opened my mouth. Hogs can be nasty critters when you get them angry! They will kill you!
