Attalea, Lycia Claudius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Mat, Oct 8, 2012.

  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    A type I hadnt seen before and since I was unhappy with 2 previous AS of him I found this, which I am happy with.

    The profile shows more details at different light angles then this pic shows.

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    Claudius (41-54 A.D.)
    Attalea Lycia
    AE 19
    O: Bare head left,
    R: ΑΤΤΑΛΕΩΝ, helmeted head of Athena right.
    Attalea mint
    4.44g
    RPC I 3366 (2 examples)
     
    Mat, Oct 8, 2012
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  3. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Julio-Claudian provincials are always nice. FYI - Saying that this is a coin of Attalea in Lycia, and then saying Attalea mint is a bit redundant. :)
     
    Ardatirion, Oct 8, 2012
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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Just going by the reference I found. I like to be well detailed :devil:.
     
    Mat, Oct 8, 2012
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  5. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    I really like the style of Athena and the highlights bring out nicely. I haven't seen one before either, Cool addition!
     
    randygeki, Oct 9, 2012
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  6. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    I agree, interesting type. I love the reverse.
     
    medoraman, Oct 10, 2012
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