A plethora of Amphorae

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  1. Clavdivs

    Clavdivs Well-Known Member

    Interesting find....

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    article here


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    Myrina, Aeolis. AE 17mm. Laureate head of Apollo right / MY-ΡI, decorated amphora; lyre right.
     
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  3. AdamB

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    Wow, what an incredible find! It's so interesting how the amphorae remain in essentially the same location and in the same shape of the ships hull, virtually untouched for over 2000 years.
     
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  4. ancient coin hunter

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    Kewl!
     
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  5. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Well-Known Member

    Amazing discovery and nice coin, @Clavdivs !

    I thought I had more amphorae but this is it...for now :D

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  6. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    In the article it was not conclusive as to whether the amphorae contained oilve oil or wine (both likely suspects) though it also could be grains, legumes, etc.
     
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    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Ooo... Ooo!!!

    Thasos AR TriHemiObol Satyr running Kulix Amphora 411-350BCE 0.69g 12mm SNGCop 1030.JPG
    Thasos AR TriHemiObol Satyr running Kulix Amphora 411-350BCE 0.69g 12mm SNGCop 1030
    Ex: @Bing : Auction #1, Lot #1
     
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