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 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 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?
Lovely coins.. both are amazing! here are my two (worn) purchases for the month: 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 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
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!
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!
EVEN better: Mine were HAND-DELIVERED by the SELLER today! Beat THAT for service! Winnings from the last 3 Auctions that @Bing had... ALL LOT #1's... @Bing Auction #1, Lot #1 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 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 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
I have a tetradrachm from the same issue. mine is issued in the name of Alexander III Someday I would like to get the corresponding issue of Philip III
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.