Alexander I Balas

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  1. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    Got this a while back. Been cleaning it, bit by bit. It still needs a bit more work, but I am giving him a rest for now. Shame about the flan cracks, but it is one of the nicest I have seen.
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    Alexander IBalas
    State, City: Seleucid Kingdom, Apamea
    Coin: Bronze AE20
    Alexander I Balas diademed head right
    ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ
    Zeus standing left, holding Corinthian helmet and scepter; monogram and date in left field. Countermark: palm within rectangular incuse
    Mint: Apamea (152-145 BC)
    Wt./Size/Axis: 8.02g / 20mm / -
    References:
    • SC 1804a
    • HGC 9, 904
     
    Pishpash, Jul 6, 2015
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    A wonderful coin and one I would love to own. Your images seemed a little dark so I hope you don't mind that I lightened them up a bit. I just wanted to easily see all the devices.
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  4. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    Thanks Bing, black on black, not the greatest combination to show off. In the hand it is very 3D.
     
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  5. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice coin, and the cracks aren't bothersome to me.
     
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  6. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    me either, black and tan...looks good to me!
     
    chrsmat71, Jul 6, 2015
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  7. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Yummy characteristics, looks like the coin is chocolate and the cracks are spilling out caramel. :D Awesome piece.
     
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  8. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    I love it Pish!!

    And, I love how Bing lightened it up to show off all the coloring and patina...

    I just recently have reacquired some coins of that region...

    Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochos III, 223-187 BC
    Diademed Head right of Antiochos
    Apollo seated left on Omphalos, holding arrow and bow
    16 grams,BMC25
    Antiocus III Tet.JPG Antiochus II reverse.JPG
     
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  9. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    Excellent coin Micky, I love it.
     
    Pishpash, Jul 7, 2015
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  10. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    super awesome coin, Pishpash (I'm totally jealous of that bad dog!!)
     
    stevex6, Jul 7, 2015
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  11. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    How did I miss this! This coin is awesome. That patina and the bust are to die for. An excellent coin.
     
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