4 New Ancients

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Gil-galad, May 22, 2015.

  1. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

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    1.) Domitian - I got this as a higher grade coin than the one I currently have. Still low grade though. Picked it up for $10.


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    2.) Faustina I - Same story as the first. I needed a better coin. The first Faustina I I could not fully attribute.

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    3.) Probus - I don't have this reverse type. I think it may be possible to clean this coin and bring otu some details.


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    4.) Kushan Vima Kadphises - This coin is way off my collection grid but I really like it, so I got it.

    I can attribute all but #4. I may need some help with that one.

    I'm also using this post as a scratchpad of sorts to help me attribute these coins. Those are the dealer photos. The coins will be mailed to me next week.
     
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  3. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    And the roll continues! Four very pleasing coins... I like the Vima Kadphises and don't have one myself, but the two big bronzes are very nice too.
     
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  4. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Boy, Gill---There's no holding you back anymore ....You're on one heck of a roll (Notice I used all 'Leave it to Beaver' language and exclamations:rolleyes: )

    I think you did exceptionally well---but I'm absolutely no help to you on your last coin---although it does greatly interest me....
     
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  5. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    I'm kicking ass and adding coins to my collection. Having a lot of fun for real!!
     
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  6. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Nothing like it, keep em coming!
     
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  7. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Good on ya!
     
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  8. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    #4 depends on what you mean by attribute. Mitchiner has 3006-3046 with some really minor legend differences where you have no legends. You could rule out many since you have the medial club near elbow. Pinning down a certain number from any of the specialist texts (most of which I don't have) will require details long gone.
     
  9. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    Well, what I mean by attribute is both writing out the details and getting a reference number for it. To me, getting the details right in the description as best as possible is important.
     
  10. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    oh cool, that vima k is especially cool gg!
     
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  11. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    http://www.worldofcoins.eu/forum/index.php?topic=29574.0

    You might enjoy the above page. I have not seen a coin with the dual sex characteristics shown there. You lack legend but have as clear a figure of Shiva as I've seen. Other than legend, the distinctions include the angle of the club shown below 'medial' top and 'lateral' bottom. Why this is important, I do not know. ob2050bb2768.jpg ob2130bb2449.jpg
     
  12. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    That's some good information. Thanks Doug.
     
  13. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Atta boy, Daryl => 4 winners => keep 'em coming, my coin-friend!!

    :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

    Ummm, I'm assuming that you already had other examples of the three Romans, so you didn't increase your amazing 101 ruler count?!!

    I have examples of all 4 coins/rulers, but the cool kids seem to be posting the Kushan-coin, so I'm gonna pile-on and post my sweet example ...


    INDIA, Kushan: Vima Kadphises, AE tetradrachm

    circa 112-127 AD
    Diameter: 28 mm
    Weight: 16.88 grams
    Obverse: King standing facing, sacrificing at altar left, tamgha and club in right field, Greek legend around: BACIΛEVC BACIΛEWN CWTHP MEΓAC OOhMO KAΔΦICHC
    Reverse: Oesho (Siva) standing facing, Bull Nandi behind, nandipada at left, Kharoshthi legend around: maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga isvarasa mahisvarasa vima kathphishasa tratara
    Reference: Göbl 762, MAC 3033
    Other: 12 o'clock
    => a choice specimen with good legend and the king's name spelled fully (OOhMO KAΔΦICHC). Hard to find examples nicer than this

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    ... for the record (and not surprisingly), all of the info is from the seller
     
  14. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    Nope, I did not increase my ruler count. Just got some more coins that I liked and the Kushan coin I definitely never had one before.

    The Domitian is better than the one I have right now. The Faustina I is also better than the one I have right now.

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    Faustina I

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    Domitian
     
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  15. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    Your coin is pretty nice and I don't doubt there ain't many nice than yours, Steve. I think mine is pretty good for what I paid.

    I had a choice between two coins, that Kushan coin or this Thessalian Confederation Greek coin. I chose the Kushan coin.
     
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  16. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    Great coins, and, Nice buying, with nice prices!!!!!!!!!
     
  17. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

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    Domitian AE As.

    OBV: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P, Laureate head right.

    REV: MONETA AVGVSTI, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.

    REF: RIC 756, Cohen 333.

    As I said I'm attributing the coins here. Kind of makes it easier and you guys can also decide if it's right or not.
     
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  18. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    4 new sweet coins Gil, awesome Man, keep them coming!!
     
  19. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    My only Domitian (and one of my top favorite coins in my collection).

    Domitian, Roman Empire
    (revalued under the Ostrogothic Kingdom)
    AE As/42 nummi
    Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II, laureate head left, countermark XLII (42) in left field
    Rev: VICTORIA AVGVST, Victory advancing right, standing on prow, holding wreath and palm branch, S-C across fields
    Mint: Rome (struck 73-74 AD; revalued 498-526 AD)
    Ref: RIC 677

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  20. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    I am not happy with my Vilma Kadphises photo. Instead I will just tell ya great choice and I like the Kushan the best.

    This is one of my favorite reverses from Kanishka. OADO
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  21. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Good stuff, Gil. Four types that are on my list - just haven't gotten to them yet.
     
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