All Hadrian provincials coins

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  1. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    i did find this coin very attractive, i had the type congrats
     
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  3. Okidoki

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    EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Tetradrachm 126-27 AD bust Nilus
    Reference.
    Emmett 875.11; RPC 5653. Dattari-Savio Pl. 68, 1429 (this coin).

    L ΕΝΔΕΚΑΤΟΥ or L ΙΑ = year 11

    Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ
    Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.

    Rev. L ΕΝΔΕΚΑΤΟΥ
    Draped bust of Nilus, r., crowned with taenia and lotus-buds, cornucopia at shoulder.

    13.32 gr
    26 mm 820 P Hadrian Emmett875.11.jpg
     
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  4. Carausius

    Carausius Brother, can you spare a sestertius?

    I almost bid against you on that one, Eric! Beautiful coin.
     
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  5. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Nome Obol 126-27 AD Young Horus standing
    Reference.
    Dattari-Savio Pl. 313, 1176 (this coin). RPC 6438.13 (this coin); Emmett 1268

    Issue Phthenote

    Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СΕΒ
    Laureate and drapery bust of Hadrian, r.

    Rev. ΦΘΕΝΕΘΥ, L ΙΑ
    Young Horus standing, facing, head l., holding one hawk, l. in l. hand, and another hawk, r., in r. hand

    5.32 gr
    19 mm
    823 P Hadrian Emmett1268.jpg
     
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  6. Carausius

    Carausius Brother, can you spare a sestertius?

    Nice to have access to so many ex Dattari coins, isn't it? I see there are several in the Gemini sale later this week also.
     
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  7. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

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  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Looks like Horus is juggling the letters. :p
     
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  9. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    Ha Bing my coin friend indeed look like he's good at it
     
  10. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    CAPPADOCIA, Caesaraea Hadrian Drachm 128-138 AD Helios on Mt Argaeus
    Reference.
    RPC III, 3084; Sydenham 262a; Metcalf Conspectus 91b

    Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒ
    Laureate head of Hadrian, r., with drapery on l. shoulder

    Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Γ
    Mt Argaeus surmounted by Helios standing l., holding globe in r., sceptre in l.

    3.20 gr
    18 mm 824 P Hadrian RPC3084.jpg
     
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  11. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    WOW OKI !!! :woot::woot: That's the best depiction of Mount Argaeus I've seen to date....And the obverse is damn nice too:D
     
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  12. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    Super
     
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  13. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Oki, I agree with Mikey-Z => tht is an amazing Mt. Argaeus reverse!! (congrats)

    :rolleyes:
     
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  14. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    That looks awesome, I gotta at least try to get one of that reverse.
     
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  15. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    Thank you guys indeed one of the best in type :D
     
  16. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    What the others said... incredible coin!
     
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  17. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    BITHYNIA Koinon of Bithynia Hadrian Ae 33 Octastyle temple

    Reference,
    RPC III, 992

    Obv, ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑ
    Laureate head of Hadrian, right

    Rev. ΚΟΙ-ΝΟΝ ΒΕΙΘΥΝΙΑС
    Octastyle temple on podium of two steps; in pediment, pellet

    24.98 gr
    33 mm
    8h 831 P Hadrian RPC992.jpg
     
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  18. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Great reverse on the bronze, Eric.
     
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  19. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Very good looking coin Eric, love that untouched original look. Congrats on a terrific pick up.
     
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  20. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    @Okidoki ... beyond amazing reverse. It ALSO has a great portrait obv too!

    WOW. All for 5.00??? You are amazing !!! :D :D :D
     
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  21. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

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    Very nice @Okidoki. Love the reverse.
     
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