Another provincial: Macrinus and Diadumenian?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Roerbakmix, Feb 8, 2019.

  1. Roerbakmix

    Roerbakmix Well-Known Member

    Oke, the last ID-request for tonight :) Thanks in advance, learning a lot here!

    So this is another relatively large coin:
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    Weight: 13.88 g
    Diameter 29 mm

    Unfortunately, the vis a vis observe is somewhat pitted. The reverse however is very sharp.
    It shows some resemblence with the coins I've found of Macrinus and Diadumenian (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/thrace2.html, halfway the page), but it's not the exact same.

    Would again greatly appreciate any comments!
     
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  3. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    It's Gordian III and Tranquilina, from Tomis.

    Your edited images:

    CT-Roerbakmix-GIIITranqTomis.jpg

    Here's an example from Roma, a reverse die match to your coin (not sure about the obverse since yours is pretty far gone):

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    Gordian III and Tranquillina Æ29 of Tomis, Moesia Inferior. AD 238-244. ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤΩNIOC ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CABINIA ΤΡΑΝΚΥΛΙΝΑ, laureate and draped bust of Gordian right, facing diademed and draped bust of Tranquillina left / MHTPO ΠONTOY TOMEΩC, Nemesis-Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales and sceptre; wheel at her feet, Δ in left field. Varbanov 5708. 14.33g, 29mm, 12h.
     
  4. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I believe the Δ in left field is actually the ligate form >Δ for 4 1/2 assaria.
     
  5. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    That's an obverse die-match, too.

    Here are a couple others from Tomis. Both are 4-1/2 assaria denominations, one with Δ < to indicate the denomination, the other with the symbols ligated, as in the OP coin.

    Obverse die-match to the OP; Nemesis reverse:
    Gordian III and Tranquillina Tomis Nemesis.JPG

    Homonoia reverse:
    Gordian III and Tranquillina Tomis Homonoia.jpg
     
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