Does anyone here collect SC coins from Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria? Recently I've been paying more attention to them and I managed to buy a fairly decent coin weighing 20 g. (does anyone have a heavier one of this type?) Would it be the provincial equivalent of a sesterce? Syria, Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria. Hadrian. Obverse: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ Θ ΤΡ Π ΥΙ Θ ΝΕΡ ΥΙⲰ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹ (Imperator Caesar divi Traiani Parthicus filius divi Nervae nepos Traianus Hadrianus Augustus). Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right, with paludamentum, seen from front. Revers: SC in laurel wreath, beneath: Ι. RPC 3703 Please share your coins from syrian type of SC. Robert Kh.
Very nice coin.... I like the portrait for sure! I have a couple.. Otho, Ruled Jan 15-Apr 16, 69 AD AE28, Syria, Antioch Mint Obverse: CAE AVG IMP M OTHO, laureate head right. Reverse: Large SC within laurel wreath of eight leaves, fastened at top with pellet. Galba, AE23, Syria, Antioch Mint Obverse: [IMP SER GALBA] CAE AVG, laureate head right. Reverse: Large SC within laurel wreath of eight leaves, fastened at top with pellet, between inner circle and outer dotted border
Great coin - did you notice it has a countermark on the obverse? This is the laurel branch in rectangle type - I have one on a Trajan SC from Antioch - interesting to see that the countermark was placed in the same place on both coins - my guess is this is an "official" countermark, with care being taken not to deface the emperor's face: Trajan/Hadrian Æ 27 (c. 102-114 A.D. / cm see note) Syria, Seleucis & Pieria Antiochia ad Orontem [ΑΥΤΟΚΡ] ΚΑΙϹ ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑ[ΝΟϹ] ϹΕΒ[ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚ] laureate head left / SC within laurel wreath, BI below. RPC III, 3595; McAlee 487(m). (12.98 grams / 27 x 25 mm) eBay Nov. 2020 Countermark Notes: Laurel branch incuse in 5 x 4 mm rectangle, Howgego 378. According to Howgego, the laurel branch countermark appears as an undertype on a Bar Kochba bronze, indicating that it was applied prior to 132-135 AD. https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=930871
I just have the pics but I don't have the coins near me at present (I'm travelling). I can just post the pictures. Tiberius, Antioch, 31-2 AD. AE 26 mm Obv.: TI CAESAR AVG TR POT XXXIII, laureate head of Tiberius, r. Rev.: S C within laurel wreath RPC I, 4272 Nero, Antioch, AE 24 mm Obv.: IMP·NER·CL·CAE AVG·GER, laureate head of Nero, r. Rev.: S C in laurel wreath RPC I, 4283 Domitian, I think... AE 27 mm Obv.: IMP DOMITIANVS CAES AVG, laureate head of Domitian, r. Rev.: S C in laurel wreath RPC II, 2021 Domitian too, AE 23 mm Obv. : IMP DOMITIANVS CAES AVG, laureate head of Domitian, l. Rev: : S C in laurel wreath RPC II, 2024 Nerva, Antioch, AE 29 mm Obv.: IMP CAESAR NERVA AVG III COS, laureate head of Nerva, r. Rev.: S C in laurel wreath, below SC: Γ RPC III, 3481 Trajan, Antioch (oval countermark), AE 27 mm Obv.: ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹ ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚ, laureate head of Trajan, r. Rev.: S C in laurel wreath (letter unreadable) Macrinus, Antioch, AE 19 mm Obv.: [AV K M O C] MAKPINOC, laureate bust right Rev.: Large S·C, Δ Є above, eagle below, all within laurel wreath. McAlee 734. Very rare !! Elagabalus, Antioch, AE 19 mm Obv.: ΑΥΤ ΚΑ(Ι) Μ(ΑΡ) Α(Υ)(Ρ) ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟϹ Ϲ; laureate head, r. Rev.: S C, Δ Є, within laurel wreath; below, eagle facing, spreading wings, head r. Cf. RPC VI, 8044 (temporary)
Thank you all for your comment and your coins. From what I know, Galba o Otho bronzes are quite rare, especially those in good condition, I am still hunting for mine.
Thank you all for your comment and your coins. Nice collection of coins, especially Macrinus, it is scarse coin.
Thank you for the information about the counter-brand. This is an very interesting conclusion that it is official.
These are some nice groups of Antioch S-C bronzes. I've always liked these types -- nice Imperial style, but from a Provincial mint. Here are a few I found in a quick glance at my trays. This Flavian one is in my "countermarks" tray with a nice example of Howgego 245 (Athena Holding Spear & Shield), found on Antiochene coins from Claudius (or even Tiberius?) through Domitian. Is that Titus? Domitian? Not sure: Bought it at my local coin shop (Gary Dayton, now d., who got it in a bulk purchase from HJB). Here's a nice portrait of Macrinus on a small module one: Trajan from a group lot from the Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Collection: This one is in an old envelope labeled Diadumenian -- if correct, that may be my only coin of his: A less artistic Macrinus: I used to get tons of these -- especially the smaller module ones -- in unidentified or uncleaned group lots in the early days of eBay. I bought the vast majority of them to sell, so I didn't really consider them my "collection," but stopped around 2011-3, especially when the Syrian gov. fell, and still have a lot in boxes unphotographed. I'd like to get some back -- or would, if they had been more conscientiously sourced. Here's just one of many such groups that I sold back then: More large modules, Augutus & Antoninus Pius, that I may have sold (maybe not?): Looking through my old sold mostly-uncleaned groups from mixed sources, there were many in those too:
Thank you for sharing. A large variety of coins and a wealth of experience visible. Judging by the remains of the legend on the obverse, it is Domitian. Smaller modules are still often found at auctions in large lots. However, it is much more difficult to find a larger module in good condition with a decent portrait. Most often, the price increases tenfold. Recently I managed to get Tytus (so-so condition, but rarer) - I will share a photo when the shipment arrives. Greetings, Robert
I tnink it is small module of Marcus Aurelius. Rare? - depends on what we mean by rarity. The condition is rather poor, so it is difficult to determine the exact catalog number. It may turn out that it is the 5th known coin of the type even. But in this condition and due to the lack of detail, it is unlikely to be desired by collectors, so its value is rather historical and personal.
Hi All Its my new Titus from Antioch, 13,58 g, 27 mm. I think it some scarse. What do you think? Share your coins of Titus from Antioch. Greetings, Robert
Nice patina! Same countermark in the same place as on mine above [Howgego 245 (Athena Holding Spear & Shield)]: https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/titus-antioch-countermark-jpg.1580336/
As someone who really like large bronzes I have been fascinated by those from this city. The largest ones were struck ca. reign of Septimius to Gordian. Maybe to support Septimius in the East. I thought about collecting these but I just can’t afford another area of interest
