Roman Provincial. Lucius Verus?
[ATTACH] CARIA, Kindya. Circa 500 BC. AR Samian Tetrobol (11mm; 1.86 gm). Obv: Head of Ketos (sea monster) left. Rev: Stellate pattern within...
An almost perfect one sold in Nomos Auction 5 for about CHF 75,000! A nice coin, that I, for one, would be happy to own.
This discussion prompted me to search B.V. Head’s Historia Numorum. He states that the city goddess is “standing over” Pontos and that Pontos has...
I agree with Barry. The only nitpick I have is that one Alex III tet was actually marked “Philip III.”
I didn’t know that!!! You do your homework @Roman Collector!! Live and learn.
Seems to my old eyes that his right leg is not pulled back, but his left leg is. Perhaps I misunderstand this part of your post.
Hi Jochen: Your coin is unarguable! Well done! Pete
[ATTACH] DIVA FAUSTINA Sr. Died 141 AD. As (25mm; 10.14 gm; 11h). Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA, Draped bust right. Rev: AVGVSTA / S - C., Vesta...
Note also Maximus’ jaw! Was he afflicted as was his father, Maximinus…..or was it simply the die cutter having only an image of his father to go on?
My “guess” is that it is intended to portray the city (goddess) in a dominant and controlling pose over Pontos…..moreso than any other coastal...
Note that her left foot is upon his right shoulder. What does that tell you? None of the sources for this coin mention the significance!
The Hadrian portrait is just awful. I doubt if it is even a Paduan era coin!
A scarce one and quite artistic: [ATTACH] Maximus, Caesar. 235-238 AD. MOESIA INFERIOR, Tomis. Tetrassarion Æ (27mm, 10.47 gm, 7h). Bare head...
Is he on Vcoins?
While this coin is Marcianopolis, it may spur discussion on what Hermes has his right foot upon. Very similar Hermes pose, but here his foot...
Spectacular! Both obverse and reverse!
[ATTACH] Gordian III. 238-244 AD. MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis. Æ (28mm, 13.06 gm, 6h). Sabinius Modestus, consular legate. Obv: Radiate and...
Thank you, @Sulla80!
I didn't see a Khusro I above: [ATTACH] SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusro I (?), 531-579, AR drachm (4.2 gm, 3h, 32mm). Obv: Crowned bust right. Rev: Fire...
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