Coins that should be sold in pairs

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  1. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    This coin:

    Pallor, the goddess of fear and paleness, (or as most claim, Galla in representation of their recent defeat in the Gallic Wars) is on the obverse of this coin.

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    Should always be with this coin (not mine, but Google's):

    Pavor, the god of dread and consernation, (or as most claim, the Gallic warrior Vercingetroix) is on the obverse of this coin.

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    My reasoning behind the claim for the IDs of the obverse portriats is that Hostilius later erected temples in the honor of Pallor and Pavor, meaning those two deities were important to him, likely important enough to be placed on his coins.

    I hope you agree with my choice. :)
     
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  3. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    How about the Roman / Italia Social War:

    ROMAN REPUBLIC:
    RR Titurius Sabinus 89 BCE AR Den Tarpeia buried shields S 251 Cr 344-2a Obv-Rev.jpg
    RR Titurius Sabinus 89 BCE AR Den Tarpeia buried shields Sear 251 Craw 344/2a

    Versus:

    MARSIC CONFEDERATION:
    Marsic denarius 89 BCE Bovianum-Asernia-Samnia O-R HN Italy 407 Sear 230.JPG
    The Social War, Marsic Confederation AR Denarius. Bovianum(?)-(Capital of the Samnite Confederation since 9th C. BCE), 89 BCE Laureate head of Italia left, VITELIV = ITALIA in Oscan script / Soldier standing facing, head right, foot on uncertain object, holding inverted spear and sword, recumbent bull to right facing; retrograde B in exergue. Campana 122 (same dies); Sear 230 HN Italy 407. 3.93g, 20mm, 3h. Near Very Fine. From the Eucharius Collection.
     
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  4. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    I have a couple from Kamarina Sicily that were struck at the same time, two different denoms, but have Owls clutching Lizards on the reverse and facing two different directions:

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    SICILY Kamarina Æ Onkia 13mm 1.5g 420-405 BCE Gorgoneion tongue - KAMA owl right, lizard in claw pellet in ex SNG München 411

    Sicily Kamarina AE 15mm 3.4g 420-405 BCE Athena Owl Lizard 3 dots Sear Gk 1063.JPG
    Sicily Kamarina AE 15mm 3.4g 420-405 BCE Athena Owl, left lizard in claw, 3 dots Sear Gk 1063
     
  5. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Gordian and Tranquillina marriage issue, Anchialus, Thrace. Athena seated; Athena standing.

    Gordian and Tranquillina Anchialos Athena Seated.jpg Gordian and Tranquillina Anchialos Athena standing.jpg
     
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