I have this coin that I am having great difficulty attributing. It is Bronze (Billon) 16 mm., and weighs 2.5 gm. On the obverse we have a (small)...
@> Ardatirion Thank-you so very much. That really helps me a lot. When I find your fish I will let you know.
I have this tiny (4mm) silver coin that I am having trouble identifying. It has been suggested that it is a Griffin, but it has also been suggsted...
@> Christian. I take your point, however, (I think) there is something in the rules about not using 'all' capitals because that is 'akin' to...
If it is correct to change the (Roman) 'V' in the word Romanorvm to a 'U', then why don't we change the 'vee' in the (Roman) 'eight to a 'u'? (i.e...
Martin, to me your coin looks great! I can only manage a Dupondius and not a very good one at that. ELAGABALUS Varbanov Nikopolis 4080 [ATTACH]
Great work TIF. Thank-you. It has just gone 5:00 am here, and I haven't had my first cup of tea, yet. I have quickly read your posts, and I will...
P.S. Did Astakos become Nicomedia? Astakos was destroyed by Lysimachus in 360 BC? It's late.
I bow with gratitude and appreciation. The reference to 'Astakos' is confusing, as is a reference I came across to 'Sergiopolis':- Resafa, known...
Thank-you, TIF. Following your 'directions', the best I could do was :- Apollonia Pontika, Thrace. Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. AE 20mm (5.16 gm)....
I have this Greek coin that was sold to me as Apollonia Pontica - Thrace, but I am unable to 'reference' it, or even find any coin like it. Most...
I'm with you, Chris. Bow and quiver. You're right, too A.G. Turn the coin and the 'E' becomes an 'M'. Right area 'C'. Thanks for the help,...
Bowcase??? or Club????
Thanks people. The trouble with Alexander and Antiochus - no beards.
I believe that this coin has Zeus on the obverse and a Bow Case on the reverse, (I could be wrong), but with that information I am unable to...
Lovely coins, people. Please, keep them coming.
Wow! Mikey. Is that silver, or just the light. My poor old 'beaten up' coin in such illustrious company.
Those are really great coins, Steve. You can't go wrong with Elephants, and Owls (waiting for another one to arrive). I like the 'bottle-top'...
I believe this to be (but I am uncertain) - SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Antiochos II Theos. 261-246 BC. Æ 16mm, 3.0 g. Obv: Diademed head of...
Thanks Ken. I appreciate that.
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