"Some monograms were abbreviations of cities or names of cities, or names of officials and some still remain a mystery." A quote by Andrew...
The above link 'discusses' the significance of the monograms and the districts (Meris) and rulers--- usually having one or the other...and the...
http://www.persee.fr/web/revues/home/prescript/article/numi_0484-8942_2007_num_6_163_2825 (page 97)
Add me to the list....but not for a lack of trying...even at this very moment!!
I was about to ask the same question...since I keep seeing a reference to the monograms, or the scarcity of the lack of them at auction?????
All wonderful examples...and I'm currently trying to nail one down myself---but I keep getting outbid :(
Terrific assortment 'Tiberius'....It looks like you may have been inspired by JA's work----he always puts together beautiful and impressive collages.
Terrific score, iamtiberius.....It seems you did extremely well with that purchase!!
Yep, A-noob, your 'side photos' make Zumblys comment even easier to appreciate...and even more so for me since I was browsing on numerous auction...
Hey, I didn't know Mr. Ed wore glasses?!? He must have been wearing contacts in all the episodes I use to watch:p
As always, Fantastic selection Steve.... My sole Thessaly---The nymph Larissa, a silver drachm, circa 350-320 BC....a budget example of a higher...
I really like 'Byzantine' coins, but I have always had extreme difficulty attributing raw unidentified types...so unfortunately I am no help.......
Rats!!! Not one amphora or Dionysos/Bacchus to be found for posting. But I think all of you have absolutely terrific examples!!!!
Love those 'new' CNG won TETS!!!!!
Nice one as well Bing...Hmmm, I think I like your example more than mine!!:sour:
I couldn't agree more!!
I guess this qualifies for the theme/thread---my sole 'Pontic" issue: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Beautiful posts guys!!! Steve, do you have every coin there is?? LOL As JA mentioned Anoob, I haven't seen a Mithridates with his portrait...
Well, it appears Bing has taken the words out of my mouth this time... Beautiful coins guys!!! Maybe sometime this year I'll add one to my...
Although I'm unsure which Emperor it may be (perhaps Valentinian or whomever). I'm fairly certain the standard would contain a Chi-Ro at the...
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