Fresh from the postman

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Jay GT4, Apr 9, 2019.

  1. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Two new additions arrived today!

    A Philip III Babylonian tetradrachm, struck just after Alexander's death with Helios in field. Ex-Forum! Gorgeous coin in hand!

    http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-154544

    AlexanderTet.jpg
    Head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck

    Zeus Aëtophoros enthroned left, nude to the waist, himation around hips and legs, eagle in right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, right leg drawn back, ΦIΛIΠΠOY downward on right, BAΣIΛEΩΣ in exergue, radiate head of Helios facing on left, KY under throne

    Struck under Archon, Dokimos, or Seleukos I,

    c. 323 - 317 B.C

    Babylon mint, 17.056g, 29.2mm, die axis 90o,

    Price P205, Müller Alexander P117, SNG Cop 1083, SNG Alpha Bank -, SNG Saroglos -

    Coins from this issue were struck in the names of both of Alexander the Great's co-ruling heirs. Most, including this example, were struck in the name of his brother Philip III, but some were struck in the name of his son Alexander IV. During this period, Archon, Dokimos, and Seleukos I ruled in succession as Macedonian satraps in Babylon. Archon was appointed satrap of Babylonia after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. Perdiccas suspected Archon of colluding in the theft of Alexander's corpse and, in 321 B.C., sent Dokimos to replace him. Archon was defeated and died from battle wounds. Seleucus, was made satrap by Perdiccas' rival Antipater, arrived in Babylon in October or November 320 B.C. and defeated Dokimos.


    And...

    Brettian Æ Didrachm with scarcer caduceus between Victory. Amazing green patina that is glossy in hand:

    http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-154545

    Brettiantrophy.jpg

    Head of Ares left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin; grain ear below.

    ΒΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ
    Nike standing left, placing wreath on trophy to left and cradling palm in her left arm; caduceus between.

    Bruttium, 214-211 BC

    11.72g

    SNG ANS 34. HN Italy 1975; Scheu 6

    Rare with caduceus


    Ex-Artemide Kunstauktionen e-Live auction 7 lot 48

    What did you get in the mail lately?
     
    Last edited: Apr 9, 2019
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  3. Clavdivs

    Clavdivs Well-Known Member

    Lovely coins.. both are amazing!

    here are my two (worn) purchases for the month:

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    Tiberius AE As
    Restoration issue by Titus
    Rome, 80 AD

    Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII ; Bare head of Tiberius left.
    Rev: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST around large SC.

    Sear I - 2591



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    Domitian, 81 - 96 AD
    AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, 35mm, 30.75 grams
    Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GER M COS XIII CENS PER P P, Laureate head of Domitian right.
    Reverse: IOVI VICTORI S C, Jupiter seated left holding Victory and scepter.
    RIC526
     
  4. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Lovely coins Jay. I especially like the head of Helios on the Phillip.
     
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  5. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Fantastic coins Jay, I don't think I have seen an Alexander Tet, with Helios great find.
     
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  6. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Super coins Jay! Helios with Native American war bonnet.
     
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  7. Nathan401

    Nathan401 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    I’m dying to get my hands on a nice Tet, yours is sweet! My newest, I thought Mars on the reverse was really sharp and detailed, even if it looks as if he’s wearing heels! EA095FC1-C37E-4F4D-B5BB-3C1B950C0F77.jpeg E1B82F3F-C60B-49C3-83B3-9A1FE887C1E8.jpeg
     
  8. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Great coin Jay!
     
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  9. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys! I sold some later Empire stuff I'm not so into anymore to fund these. When I saw the Helios on the reverse I knew I had to have it. Nothing like a huge piece of silver in your hand!

    @Clavdivs I was considering bidding on that sestertius of Domitian. Glad you got it!

    @Nathan401 that's a fantastic reverse!
     
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  10. Alegandron

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

    EVEN better: Mine were HAND-DELIVERED by the SELLER today! Beat THAT for service! :D

    Winnings from the last 3 Auctions that @Bing had... ALL LOT #1's...

    @Bing Auction #1, Lot #1
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    ISLAND OFF THRACE THASOS
    AR Trihemiobol
    OBVERSE: Satyr running left in three-quarter view, holding kylix
    REVERSE: ΘΑΣ − ΙΩΝ Amphora
    Struck at Thasos, 411-350BC
    0.69g, 12 mm
    SNGCop 1030


    @Bing Auction #2, Lot #1
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    LAMPSAKOS, MYSIA THRACE
    AE-10
    OBVERSE: Female head right, hair rolled
    REVERSE: Forepart of winged horse right, ΨΑ above, symbol below
    Struck at Lampsakos, Mysia 399-200 BC
    1.24g, 10mm
    BMC Mysia p. 84, 53 ff. var (symbol)


    @Bing Auction #3, Lot #1
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    THRACO-MACEDONIAN TRIBES, MYGDONES or KRESTONES
    AR Obol
    OBVERSE: Goat kneeling left, head reverted, solid rosette above, pellet to left
    REVERSE: Quadripartite incuse square
    Struck at Thrace, 480-470 BC
    .79g, 11mm
    Lorber, Goats, Issue 6; AMNG III 14
    (Aigai); HPM pl. III, 16; Traité pl. XLIX, 8; SNG ANS
    Ex-NN Auction 46
     
  11. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Great coins, Jay, especially the tetradrachm
     
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  12. Alegandron

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

    Like em both! Really like that Brettian!
     
  13. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Hard to beat hand delivery!
     
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  14. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Great additions, guys:cat: I may get a nice registered packet next week.....
     
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  15. Terence Cheesman

    Terence Cheesman Well-Known Member

    I have a tetradrachm from the same issue. mine is issued in the name of alexandert1.jpg Alexander III Someday I would like to get the corresponding issue of Philip III
     
  16. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Terence that's outstanding! Congrats on that one.
     
  17. octavius

    octavius Well-Known Member

    Jay - terrific coins. But that Brettian brings back wonderful memories. That was one of the first ancient coin types I bought many years ago (with my dad's money at the time).
    my newest addition is a Vespasian dupondius I won today at cgb.fr auction in Paris. I hope it arrive soon.

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  18. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    That's a beauty @octavius love the patina. Congrats on such a great acquisition.
     
  19. octavius

    octavius Well-Known Member

    Thanks.
     
  20. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Beautiful coins Jay, especially the Philip III tet.
     
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  21. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Great coins Jay
     
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