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<p>[QUOTE="Marsyas Mike, post: 3189467, member: 85693"]I am still quite new at Roman Provincials, and am at the bottom of a long learning curve. Just got this one, an Augustus from Philippi (maybe). It has a countermark which I was actually able to track down, though it wasn't easy. The rather blotchy patina makes it a bit hard to see, but it looks to be a fairly respectable specimen based on the others I've seen online. </p><p><br /></p><p>I was hoping more experienced collectors could provide additional information, and answer two questions I had:</p><p><br /></p><p>1. My example seems rather heavy for this issue (5.69 grams), although the diameter is about the same (mine is rather thick). Is this normal? Is it a "semis" as it is sometimes called?</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Are those priests or colonists plowing? Different sources have different descriptions. Or are these different types altogether? </p><p><br /></p><p>Also, please share any other examples! I really like this type, now that I have one in hand.</p><p><br /></p><p>Found a nice one on FORVM (where I got most of my information, though I cross-checked as much as I could elsewhere)</p><p><a href="http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=546&pos=331" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=546&pos=331" rel="nofollow">http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=546&pos=331</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here is mine, with an "enhanced" countermark view (my "TR" is similar, but not the same as the 2 other examples I could find; my R has a more closed-up loop):</p><p>[ATTACH=full]823028[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]823029[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]823030[/ATTACH]</p><p><b>Augustus Æ 15 (Semis)</b></p><p><b>(27 B.C.-14 A.D.)</b></p><p><b>Roman Provincial - Macedon, <b>Philippi (or Mysia, Parium)</b></b></p><p>AVG Bare head right / Two priests ploughing right with yoke of two oxen; countermark TR monogram (Howg. 657).</p><p>BMC 86-88 (Mysia. Parium); RPC 1656.</p><p>(5.69 grams / 15 mm)</p><p>eBay Aug. 2018 Lot @ $2.02</p><p><b>Countermark:</b> Monogram TR (or plow) in circular punch, 5 mm. Howgego 657 (4 pcs). Note: The monogram may refer to Troas, but may also be a stylized plough.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Marsyas Mike, post: 3189467, member: 85693"]I am still quite new at Roman Provincials, and am at the bottom of a long learning curve. Just got this one, an Augustus from Philippi (maybe). It has a countermark which I was actually able to track down, though it wasn't easy. The rather blotchy patina makes it a bit hard to see, but it looks to be a fairly respectable specimen based on the others I've seen online. I was hoping more experienced collectors could provide additional information, and answer two questions I had: 1. My example seems rather heavy for this issue (5.69 grams), although the diameter is about the same (mine is rather thick). Is this normal? Is it a "semis" as it is sometimes called? 2. Are those priests or colonists plowing? Different sources have different descriptions. Or are these different types altogether? Also, please share any other examples! I really like this type, now that I have one in hand. Found a nice one on FORVM (where I got most of my information, though I cross-checked as much as I could elsewhere) [url]http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=546&pos=331[/url] Here is mine, with an "enhanced" countermark view (my "TR" is similar, but not the same as the 2 other examples I could find; my R has a more closed-up loop): [ATTACH=full]823028[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]823029[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]823030[/ATTACH] [B]Augustus Æ 15 (Semis) (27 B.C.-14 A.D.) Roman Provincial - Macedon, [B]Philippi (or Mysia, Parium)[/B][/B] AVG Bare head right / Two priests ploughing right with yoke of two oxen; countermark TR monogram (Howg. 657). BMC 86-88 (Mysia. Parium); RPC 1656. (5.69 grams / 15 mm) eBay Aug. 2018 Lot @ $2.02 [B]Countermark:[/B] Monogram TR (or plow) in circular punch, 5 mm. Howgego 657 (4 pcs). Note: The monogram may refer to Troas, but may also be a stylized plough.[/QUOTE]
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