When I saw this, I thought it was really pretty cool, plus the obverse is in nicer condition than my current one and it's right in my current collecting focus (Antiochene & my interest in Augustus). 27 x 30mm, 18g (it's a big 'un!) I've seen many of you all's Augustuses (Augustii?) from Antioch, but please post them below anyways. But I'd love to see any other strike errors from Antioch (any other emperor) or any from greater Syria?
Great coin Justin. Looks like a strong strike with a nice fresh obverse die. Here's one of mine. I just love the patina on this coin Augustus Æ 26 CAESAR Bare head of Augustus right AVGVSTVS in Laurel wreath Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch mint 26mm, 13.6g. Scarce. ex-Incitatus Wildwinds example Old cleaning scratches on both sides are not as pronounced in hand.
I agree Jay's is one of the nicest of that type I have seen, my one has an attractive patina as well. Augustus AE26mm As Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch mint, 37BC-14 AD. 11.3gm RPC 2235, RIC 486.
Curious what's the size and weight of yours? I just picked up a similar one but it is relatively light at just over 7g (and 25-26mm) and with those on ACSearch coming in a 10g, 11g, plus, I was concerned. But looking at some for sale on ebay, there are some on the 7-9g thinner side too? Mine is oval with some "munched" edges on the right side of the flan like yours (like it's been smashed, broken, or torn), and like this one on vcoins: https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/ho...14__struck_circa_2723_bc/1057821/Default.aspx
Sorry I left the attribution of post and just edited it in. Those lighter ones might be another denomination like Semis.
Thanks guys. Great coin AA! Love the patina My personal opinion is that the older coins are heavier. As the years rolled on they gradually got lighter. You can see this with the Nemausus crocodile types. The early ones are around 16g and then get lighter to about 12g, some are even as low as 10g.
Here's a freshly-taken photo of my coin. 24x27mm, 7.3g Looking at the diameter of the dotted surround, I think its meant to be on a 24mm flan.
Nice shot with lots of light, is it possible the coin has been clipped around the area under Augustus neck that could explain the weird shape flan and weight.
Hmmm... I hadn't thought of that but that certainly could explain it! It has signs of clipping now that I'm looking for it... Straight/Angled edges at the bottom and is thicker there at the bottom where the clipping might have happened, in comparison with the more natural top and thinner top.
