Gallienus AE Tet, Alexandria Mint (Eagle Reverse)

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  1. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

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    Gallienus, 253 - 268 AD
    AE Tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria Mint, 23mm, 10.67 grams
    Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus right.
    Reverse: Eagle standing right holding wreath in beak, palm branch behind.
    Milne4119,20 // Dattari5288 // Koln2928
    Well struck on a broad flan

    When I bought the Probus yesterday, it was a hard decision between that coin and this one. So hard that I pondered about it for several hours. At the end I decided "Why agonize, get them both."

    So yeah, this is my first Gallienus and my second Alexandrian Tet. And oh yeah, this one is an Ex. @Ken Dorney . Not to plug his vcoins store (I get nothing for mentioning it), but man, he gets some pretty sweet stuff on his website all the time. Fast becoming one of my favorite dealers.

    Post your Gallienus coins.
     
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Another Tet collector forming? :eek::eek:

    Very nice addition.

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    Gallienus ( 253 - 268 A.D.)
    Billon Tetradrachm
    O: A K Π ΛI OY ΓAΛΛIANOC EY EY C, bearded, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
    R: Nike (Victory) walking right, wreath extended in right, palm frond over shoulder in left, L - S flanking across field.
    Alexandria Mint 258 -259 A.D.
    21.6mm
    9.13g
    Savio pl. 271, 10525 (same dies); BMC Alexandria p. 286, 2194; Milne 3995; SNG Cop 768; Kampmann 90.31; Emmett 3736 (R2)

    Published on wildwinds.
     
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  4. Alegandron

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

    Love the Tet @Sallent! And the Eagle is the coup-de-grace for me! Easy decision: GET.THEM.BOTH! :)

    I have no Gallienus Tet, rather some Ant, I will post one:

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    RI Gallienus 253-268 CE Ant Hercules
     
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  5. DUPONDII

    DUPONDII New Member

    Emperor Gallien, 253-268.
    Tetradrachme struck at Alexandria.
    AT/:. AVT K ΠΛIK ΛΛAΛΛIHNOC CEB Bel. Bust of the emperor on the right.
    Rev :. Eagle holding a crown and a palm,
    Year 9 (261/262).
    Weight: 10.07 g, Diameter: 23 mm.
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  6. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    nice lookn' tet mat! gallienus has some pretty flattering portraits on these tets doesn't he?

    i posted my best looking gallienus the other day, so here is an alexadrian tet of claudius ii i got from ken dorny.

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  7. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Wow, another VERY sharp Egyptian tet, great find! I love how these chunky little coins feel in hand.
     
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  8. DUPONDII

    DUPONDII New Member

    Emperor Gallien, 253-268 N. C
    Tetradrachme struck in Alexandria.
    Vs :. AVT K ΠΛIK ΛΛAΛΛIHNOC CEB Bel. Bust of the emperor on the right.
    Rev :. Homonoia is to the left, holding Doppelfüllhorn, L = IB years 12 (264/265).
    Weight: 9.90 g, Diameter: 22 mm.
    Here is another Gallien. I find the tetradrachme of egypt very pleasant too.
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  9. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    I think where as much as possible I will try to collect later rulers in Tet form. If the choice is between devalued and shrinking Roman coinage, or larger, thicker, heavier and more detailed provincial Tets, the choice is obvious. For earlier rulers, I think I'll still focus on silver and those nice big As and Sestertii bronzes.

    PS; Nice coins, everyone. @chrsmat71 and @DUPONDII those are very lovely portraits. Nice Reverse on yours too, chrsmat71. @Mat , yours has a lot of character, man. It is very cool. @Alegandron , that is a nice Ant. I love the copper color on the surface. @John Anthony , thanks for the compliment on the new coin. Means a lot coming from you.
     
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  10. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Thats a great example!
     
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  11. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    Great acquisition @Sallent and yes, when hesitating between two, why not get both, it's much much less trouble !!!

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    Gallienus, Tetradrachm Alexandria mint, year 14 (AD 266/270)
    AVTKTTLIKGALLIHNOCCEB, laureate and cuirassed bust right
    Eagle standing left, head right, with wreath in beak. LIdelta in left field, palm in right field
    9.60 gr 22 mm
    Ref : Emmet # 3804, RCV # 10582
    Ex Barry P Murphy


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    Gallienus, Antoninianus Cologne mint, AD 257-258
    GALLIENVS PF AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus, seen from front
    VIRTVS AVGG, Virtus, standing right, holding spear and standard
    3,93 gr
    Ref : RCV #10413, Cohen #1309, Göbl # 8821


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    Gallienus, Antoninianus Antioch mint, AD 265-266
    GALLIENVS AVG radiate head left
    AETERNITAS AVG she wolf standing right, suckling twins Romulus and Remus. Branch at exergue
    3,9 gr, 20 mm
    Ref : RIC V-1 # 628, Göbl # 1628a

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  12. Svarog

    Svarog Well-Known Member

    Com.JPG Commm2.JPG I have got mine in a mail, so will not post until I get it, but here is Commodus:
     
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  13. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    Did you get to see my Probus? I don't recall. Just in case, here it is. Am I the only one or would you have also found it hard to choose?

    BATTLE OF THE TETS CHAMPIONSHIP 2017

    The contestants: Probus vs. Gallienus

    On the red corner we have that handsome portrait of Probus with one gorgeous Selene reverse. And look at those amazing shades of color of the patina.

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    And on the blue corner we have that cool dude Gallienus, with a coin so sharp and detailed it can melt even the coldest hearts. And that sharp Imperial Eagle is sure to please and delight even the non-animal lovers.

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    Referee's Decision:

    Both fighters scored equal numbers of hits, and displayed equal stamina. This fight is a draw.

    Audience Vote:
    What say you? Draw or no draw? Let's hear how you would have voted. Did the referee get it right or do you think one of them won this fight?
     
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  14. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    I vote Probus only because it has some vibrant toning, but maybe Gallienus does too - the pic looks desaturated. In which case I think it's a clear tie. I would not kick either coin out of bed.
     
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  15. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Do I approve of buying coins like those? Yes. Been there. Do I approve of you buying more Alexandrians? Only if they are my duplicates. :troll: Remember it is nothing special to have nicer coins than mine.
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  16. Svarog

    Svarog Well-Known Member

    Same here
     
  17. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I'd just like to point out that there are other later Provincials besides Alexandria for part of the period. Alexandria was all there was at the end but there are a lot available in Gallienus and before. You will not find thick coins like Alexandria but there are several large diameter ones and some with very nice types. Shop around.
    Valerian Tarsus AE33
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    Gallienus Tyre AE28
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    Salonina AE30 Side pp2590bb1054.jpg

    Macrianus AE24 Byzantium and Nicaea alliance
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    My last is this Antioch AE25 of Claudius II with artwork only a mother could love. After this, all I have are Alexandrian. Of course there are smaller coins as well.
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  18. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Another nice very nice one, Sallent!

    @DUPONDII-- :wideyed: Wow! (especially the first one)

    Doug, for cryin' out loud please stop encouraging Sallent to buy provincials :mad: :D

    I showed this coin yesterday (why do coin showing opportunities seem to cluster like that?) but here it is again:

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    EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus
    year 13, CE 265/6
    tetradrachm, 21 mm, 9.1 gm
    Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
    Rev: AVTKΠΛIKΓAΛΛIHNOCCEB; eagle standing right, holding wreath in beak, palm over shoulder; L IΓ across field
    Ref: Emmett 3806(13), R1
    Ex Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 88.203 (accessioned 1888); Benjamin Pierce Cheney Collection
     
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  19. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member


    I would have taken both too, with a little preference for the Probus

    Here's my Probus either

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    Probus, Tetradrachm
    Tetradrachm minted in Alexandria AD 277
    A K M AVPTTPBOC CEB, Laureate and cuirassed bust of Probus right
    Eagle right, head left, holding wreath in beak. LB in field (regnal year 2)
    6,69 gr
    Ref : Sear #4773v, Emmett #3983/2

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  20. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Great detail both sides, hair/Probus and Feathers/Eagle.....beautiful coin.
     
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  21. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Terrific coin, unbelievable detail.
     
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