2 New Provincials

For once I am sharing a new purchase that isn't months old.


Caracalla (198 - 217 A.D.)
Æ17
SYRIA, Coele-Syria Heliopolis
O: Laureate head right.
R: COL HEL, Hermes standing facing, head left, holding caduceus.
2.91g
17mm
Sawaya 393/386-8 (D78/R151 [unrecorded die combination])



Trebonianus Gallus (251 - 253 A.D.)
Æ30, 8 Assaria
Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch
O: AYTOK K G OYIB TPEB GALLOC CEB, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
R: ANTIOXEWN MHTPO KOLWN, Tyche seated facing within tetrastyle temple; below, river god Orontes swimming left; above temple, ram advancing right, head left; Delta and Epsilon across field. SC at exergue.
12.8g
30mm
Sear # 4350, McAlee 1181; SNG Cop 292

 

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Also, if known, can anyone explain why the Gallus bronzes of this type range from 11g to as large as 25g I see on CNG? Mine falls to the light side.

 

No answer on your question. Nice coins, however. The design of the Caracalla is particularly interesting. I have a Volusian similar to your Trebonianus Gallus

VOLUSIAN
AE30
OBVERSE: AVTOK K G AFIN GAL OVEND OVOLOCCIANOC CEB, radiate and draped bust right
REVERSE: ANTIOXEWN MHTRO KOLWN D-e, SC below, Tyche seated facing within tetrastyle temple, the river-god Orontes swimming beneath her, ram leaping right above
Struck at Syria-Antioch, 251-253 AD
17.1g, 30mm
SNGCop 295

 

I always liked that coin. Shame that dealer doesn't do roman anymore

 

Yeah. Too bad. He's now only selling Asian I think. He had some nice Roman coins at good prices. I should have bought his whole stock when he said he wouldn't be dealing in them any longer.

 

I ho hummed his titus tet. off and on. Kick myself now.

 

Curious as to the dealer in question?

 

Ancient and Historical shop: http://shop.sudokuone.com/

 

Got my gem Axumite coin from him. He also wrote the book on Vietnamese Dongs.

 

if you want tell us the cost.Many thanks.

 

Like are fine but comments on the coins are more appreciated

I thought these two were nice, much nicer then the Cartwheel penny recently posted.

 

Welcome asimakis. I have no problem saying what I paid for my coins, but be advised there are many here who will not discuss prices.

For my Volusian I paid $50. The dealer was asking $60 but accepted my offer.

 

thank you,i asked because i like ancient coins and i may look find some in good prices.It is very good price.

 

I absolutely LOVE your new purchases MAT!!!! What a cool Hermes reverse and a great tetrastyle temple reverse........

And Bing's example is just wonderful!!! I WANT IT!!!!

WOW!! $50.00 is a super bargain.....Isn't it???

The closest I have is this Trebonianus example:

 

I love these coins displaying forms of architecture. Great reverse Mikey.

 

Nice coin, Mikey.

 

Just keep in mind Bing's second sentence and you should be good

 

Shame architecture ancients usually go for alot

 

Yes, they do, especially those other than temples. I believe Waren has some very nice architectural coins.

 

C'mon @Mat , you know me! I LIKE your stuff, but I only chase Imperials to fill my slots. Just not into the Empire. At least I come visit and enjoy your stuff! I even make a comment or two. Your OP's actually look great. Really; well centered and good detail.