If this is NOT Lion facing, then what is it ? (Please?)

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Nov 19, 2021.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    If this is NOT Lion facing, then what is it ?
    I am hoping that someone may be able to see something else in this picture, (man touching his toes?), because I am getting nowhere looking for a Lion's head, facing.

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  3. Valentinian

    Valentinian Well-Known Member

    Tell us the diameter (which is not visible in a photo unless one already knows the type) and weight and show the other side, all of which help in identification. I am guessing it is very small and a Greek fraction.

    Here are two from Asia Minor:

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    5-4 mm. 0.14 grams. Miletos in Ionia
    Facing head of lion
    star pattern
    550-525 BC
    SNG Turkey I cf. 461, but that one is 0.37 grams.
    Klein 423a

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    6 mm. 0.25 grams.
    Head (scalp?) of lion facing
    Head facing (Apollo?)
    c. 375 BC
    von Aulock 1820 "possibly Selge" in Pisidia.
     
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  5. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    AE10mm., 1.08gm. Helmeted head right.
     
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  6. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I have rotated the picture (left 90 degrees).
    Does that assist?
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    Lion head right?
     

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  7. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I am thinking along the lines of:
    Pisidia SELGE,400-300 BC. Obv, Helmeted head of Athena right,
    Rev. Head of Lion right, but, the only examples of this coin I can find are Silver Obols and mine is definately Bronze
     
  8. Julius Germanicus

    Julius Germanicus Well-Known Member

    Looks like a hedgehog to me o_O
     
  9. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

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  10. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..a razorback in midstride...:D
     
  11. Curtisimo

    Curtisimo the Great(ish)

    I vote Bowser from super Mario Bros

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    In all seriousness I think that @zumbly has it. Herakles wearing the lion skin.
     
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  12. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Thank you, fellas, (esp. @zumbly )
    It had me beat.
     
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    Black Friar Well-Known Member

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