While browsing through some of the listings of a new favorite seller, I noticed this denarius which was unfamiliar to me. I asked for elaboration from the seller but since I haven't heard back, I decided to research it a bit on my own---to no avail. I've been reminded, while browsing, that there are literally thousands, if not millions, of variations that I've forgotten about or never knew existed. Yet, I still have not found one matching example of this coin, presumably due to my inept skills as a researcher. The owner only states it is a denarius of Trajan of 18mm and 3.41 grams. I have downloaded and enlarged the photo since the legends are difficult to read and apparently of that peculiarly annoying mixture of Latin and Greek (and perhaps errors and unique abbreviations). I assume that someone probably already owns one and can immediately identify it. It seems to resemble a style from Crete, but that may just be a coincidence. Does anyone recognize this type??
Other are right. I have seen that type a few times and they tend to be priced that a bit high too. It's a type I sorta want too.
yes, RZ...it's a roman coin minted in greece...but modern turkey. kind of confusing. it's a roman provincial coin...careful, if you get to interested in these provincials they'll suck you in. cool coin MZ, i wasn't familiar with the artemis reverse in that style either.
No denarius will have a Greek legend but several Provincial cities issued silver coins. There are even types that come in both languages but, technically, the Greek ones will be drachms and not listed in books like RIC. Compare: http://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=2332651 http://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1537926 I don't have the Bostra equivalent but here is my denarius. JA?
I don't have the Bostra equivalent of Arabia standing. It's on my list for next year's collecting. Here's my Roman issue... The coin with Greek legends from Bostra that I do have is my over-played camel, but here it is again...
