An owl, probably an eastern imitation, with an anchor countermark

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by robinjojo, Apr 17, 2024.

  1. robinjojo

    robinjojo Well-Known Member

    This coin is a fairly recent arrival. The primary feature that attracted me to it is the well centered countermark that appears to an anchor, probably of Seleucid origin. Additionally there appears to be another countermark, to the right that could be an Aramaic "beth".

    I'm quite certain about the anchor, but not so sure about the Aramaic character.

    16.69 grams

    D-Camera Athens pharaonic owl c late 5th-mid 4th cen BC anchor cm 16.96 g 4-13-24.jpg

    Here's a closeup of the possible Aramaic character, which appears to be rotated, and and another moved 90 degrees.

    D-Camera Athens pharaonic owl c late 5th-mid 4th cen beth cm detail 4-13-24.jpg D-Camera Athens pharaonic owl c late 5th-mid 4th cen beth cm rotated 4-13-24.jpg

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    There's another countermark on the reverse, but it is kind of fuzzy.

    D-Camera Athens pharaonic owl c late 5th-mid 4th cen sadhe cm detail 4-13-24.jpg

    What do you think?

    Thanks!
     
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