I'm always on the lookout for interesting coins. And since getting into Roman coins, I've been looking to add to my Sestertius collection. Wont be saying too much about the coin since its common and many know about it already. Trajan Syria, Seleucis and Piera Antiochia ad Oronte 98-99 A.D. AE26.6 / 12.6g O: AVTOKP KAIC NEP TPAIANOC CEB ΓEPM ∆AK Laureate head right R: Large S C, H below, all in wreath BMC 279 Its also my 1st coin with a countermark, I think. If anyone knows more about the countermark feel free to chime in. And of course feel free to share anything of interest.
nice countermark/ looks like a butterfly Augustus helios countermark/ sestertius Helios Early Augustan Sestertius: Radiate head of Helios r.; std. lunar deity with crescent above head Also referred to as a 'nailed helmet'. Sometimes this 'radiate' head is found struck twice on examples of Augustan sestertii and, occasionally, it is found paired with this standing lunar diety. This latter type should make the 'Helios' designation of the other countermark a certainty. Countermark Martini Pangerl Collection 65.
Neat countermark on an already cool coin! Here is my last countermark coin... Philadelphia. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Time of Titus, 79-81 CE O: Demeter, countermark (male head?), R: grain, 19 mm, 7.0 g
Thanks, hope the info is correct now. Your eyes are better than mine, was staring at the letters for hours and couldn't make it out.
