A Roman Provincial which is giving me a headache

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by JulesUK, Jan 10, 2021.

  1. JulesUK

    JulesUK Well-Known Member

    This was one of my last purchases of the previous year and I have been unable to satisfactorily ID it.
    I have spent so much time squinting at it under the magnifying glass that it has given me a headache - so, after some aspirin, can anyone help clarify the ID of this coin any further please? I am indebted as always.
    The closest I have come to an ID is found on these two links which may assist:-
    https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/lo...ch___r_aquila_with_signa/1364169/Default.aspx

    http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/gallienus/_antiochPisidia_SNGPfalz_172.txt

    Here is what I have so far:-

    GALLIENUS (AD 253-268). Pisidia, Antioch. AE 21mm 4.54g

    OBV: IMP CAES P LIC (GALIIO) PF AV(G) – (Bracketed letters are uncertain ones)

    Head of Gallienus, Radiate, draped & Cuir right

    REV: ANTIO-CHI CL - Vexilium surmounted by eagle, between two standards. SR in ex

    14-RP Gallienus Antioch.jpg
     
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  3. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    I found this on Wildwinds, listed as SNG Pfalz 172:
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    Here's the text:
    "Gallienus, AE of Antioch, Pisidia.

    IMP CAES P LIC GALIEN PF AV (Greek L in LIC, N retrograde, AV
    ligate), radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
    ANTIO-CHI CL, SR below, vexilium surmounted by eagle, between two standards.

    SNG Pfalz 172

    Contributed by Ralf Woellner, Nov. 2013."
     
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  4. JulesUK

    JulesUK Well-Known Member

    Yes, thats the closest I came to also but I wasnt 100% convinced. Thanks for posting.
     
  5. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Actually, I think the lettering in the obverse inscription is more distinctive on your coin than the WW example, and I have more confidence in your description. But I have no idea how you might track down a copy of SNG Pfalz to check this. First I've even heard of it.
     
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