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Message:: [QUOTE="Justin Lee, post: 4283793, member: 87404"]I never knew I had so many horses in my collection (herd?).  I'll "try" to spare you me posting every single one (can you imagine there are more than I DID post here?!?), and though some may have already been posted I want to share some of them (they want to be shared, right?). <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/collagemaker_20190302_122713662.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Zeugitania, Carthage, AE UnitStruck ~350 BC just before the 3rd Carthaginian invasion of Sicily 345-340 BCOverstruck on coin from 400-350 BCWest Sicilian mintObverse: Youthful male head (Trittolemo?) to left between two grain ears.Reverse: Horse galloping right.References: SNG COP 120, MAA 19 (overstruck on MAA 18)Size: 18 mm, 3.46gNotes: Interesting overstrike; the head of Tanit is visible on the reverse, and the horse standing before palm tree on the obverse.(Top two images are of coin, MAA 19, compared to a coin it was overstruck on at bottom, MAA 18.)The male image lacks signs of a deity and may be one of the leaders of the Punic forces. <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/collagemaker_20180928_101601844.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Sicily, Messana, The MamertinoiCirca 211-208 BC, AE PentonkionObverse: Laureate head of Ares left, helmet to right.Reverse: MAMEPTINΩN. Nude Dioskouros (warrior) standing left, holding spear and leading horse left placing hand on head of horse; Π (mark of value) to left.References: Sear 1143, SNG ANS 427Size: 26mm, 12.9gThe Mamertinoi were a force of Oscan mercenaries who attacked and captured the city of Messana. <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/collagemaker_20190129_195707782.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Zeugitania, Carthage, 203-201 BCBL 1½ Shekel or Tridrachm, Second Punic WarObverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left.Reverse: Horse standing right, head left; pellet between hind legs.References: SNG COP 396, MAA 81cNotes: Black surfaces; The billon of this issue has extremely low silver content, such that nearly all examples appear to be bronze. <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/collagemaker_20181227_142814803.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Zeugitania, Carthage, 201-195 BCAE TrishekelObverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left.Reverse: Horse standing right, left foreleg raised. Faint area behind head may be worn uncertain mark.References: MMA 105aSize: 28mm, 18.3gNotes: Coin likely broke after casting when separating the coin from the casting “tree”. <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/collagemaker_20181216_220648083.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Zeugitania, Carthage, 175-150 BCBL Trishekel, Utica MintObverse: Jugate and laureate heads of the Dioscuri right; each surmounted by star.Reverse: Two horses advancing right. [Punic legend] above.References: SNG COP 428, Müller 341, MAA 109Size: 28mm, 12.0gNotes: The billon of this issue has extremely low silver content, such that nearly all examples appear to be bronze. <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/collagemaker_20190129_195902894.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Zeugitania, Carthage, 215-201 BCAE Shekel, Second Punic WarObverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left.Reverse: Horse standing right, head turned left. Punic B below horse’s belly, Punic Ṣ  before.References: SNG COP 309, Müller 211, MAA 88fSize: 21mm, 6.63g <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/collagemaker_20190427_132058757.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Syracuse, SicilyHieron II, Ruled 270-215 BCAE Hemilitron, Struck circa 230-218/5 BCObverse: Diademed head of Hieron left, beardless.Reverse: Horseman galloping right, holding couched lance, monogram below, IEPΩNOΣ in exergue.References: Calciati 195, BMC 574, SNG ANS 930Size: 26.6mm, 16.9g <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/collagemaker_20190216_112142551.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Hispania-Carthage, 228-221 BCAE unit, Second Sicilian War,SW Spanish mint (Cartago Nova)Obverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left.Reverse: Horse’s head right; in right field, Punic letter ‘Beth’ or ‘Bet’.References: MHC, L. Villaronga, Las monedas hispano-cartaginesas, Barcelona 1973, Class VIII, 111B; AB 511Size: 25mm, 9.96gEx: Ibercoin, Auction 25, #126 (1/30/19)Notes: A very rare variety with this Punic letter before the horse. <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/collagemaker_20190514_132017207.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Hispania-Carthage, 237-209 BCAE Unit, Barcid Military Mint, Prior and during 2nd Punic War,Uncertain Iberian mint (Gades/Gadir? Cartago Nova?)Obverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left.Reverse: Head of horse right.References: ACIP 584, SNG BM Spain 68-73Size: 21mm, 9.82gNotes: Degenerate or crude style. <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/collagemaker_20190727_181908304.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Syracuse, SicilyTimoleon and the Third Democracy, Ruling 344-317 BCAE Dilitron, Timoleontic Symmachy coinage2nd series, struck circa 339/8-334 BCObverse: [ZEYΣ EΛ-EYΘEPIOΣ], Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios with long hair left (Eleutherios is “Pertaining to Freedom”).Reverse: [ΣYPA-K-OΣIΩ-N], free horse prancing or galloping left.References: Castrizio Series II, 1; CNS 80; HGC 6, 1439Size: 27mm, 18.06g <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/collagemaker_20190514_132145646.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Kings of Numidia,Massinissa (203-148 BC) or Micipsa (148-118 BC), AE UnitObverse: Laureate and bearded head left.Reverse: Horse galloping left; possible pellet above(?).References: MAA 18a, SNG Cop 505-508 <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/collagemaker_20190727_181725545.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Syracuse, SicilyDionysios II, Ruled 367-357 BCAE TetrasObverse: Griffin springing left; clouds below.Reverse: Horse prancing left, with rein trailing, [KAINON] below.References: Campana 1; CNS 1; HGC 2, 509 (all as Kainon)Size: 21mm,7.33g <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/collagemaker_20190704_163052488.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Thessaly, LarissaAE Hemichalkon or ChalkousLate 4th-early 3rd centuries BCObverse: Head of the nymph Larissa left.Reverse: ΛAPIΣ/AIΩN, horse standing right, preparing to lie down; Δ to right.References: BCD Thessaly II 392.4, Rogers 304Size: 12.5mm, 2.32gEx: BCD Collection (w/ tag) –T/ne ex Thess.,Jan. 88, 1500 drs. <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/collagemaker_20190806_160429862.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Zeugitania, Carthage, 350-320 BCAE Unit, Possibly from other mints (Sicily?)Obverse: Palm tree, with two clusters of dates.Reverse: Head of horse left (variation).References: MAA 20 var (horse head left), SNG COP 102 var (same), Müller 317-318 var (same)Size: 17mm, 3.10gNotes: Overstruck on type MAA 15 (400-350 BC). <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/collagemaker_20190806_161654903.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Zeugitania, Carthage, 400-350 BCAE Unit, Carthage or Sicilian MintObverse: Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain and earrings.Reverse: Horse galloping right.References: MAA 15, SNG Cop 96Size: 16mm, 4.32gNotes: Very unique rendering of horse on reverse, with long neck design. <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/collagemaker_20190915_172431363.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Macedonian KingdomPhilip III Arrhidaios, Ruled 323-317 BCAE Quarter Unit, Miletos mintStruck under Asandros, Circa 323-319 BCObverse: Diademed head of Apollo right.Reverse: Horseman riding right, BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ above, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟY below, monogram to left.References: Price P65, SNG ANS 1005Size: 11mm, 1.13g <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/collagemaker_20190919_190508004.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Zeugitania, Carthage, Circa 300 BCAE ½ Shekel, Uncertain Sicilian MintObverse: Date palm with fruits.Reverse: Horse standing right, head turned to look back.References: MMA 22, SNG Cop 126Size: 16.3mm, 2.91g <img src="https://iomegacollectionhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/collagemaker_20190919_190124504.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Zeugitania, Carthage, 2nd Punic WarAR ¼ Shekel, Hannibal’s time in ItalyPunic military mint in Campania (Capua) Carthaginian occupation, Circa 216-211 BCObverse: Head of Tanit-Demeter left, wreathed with grain, wearing necklace and pendant earring.Reverse: Free horse standing right on ground line, linear border.References: MMA 78, SNG Cop 335Size: 14mm, 1.67gEx: Savoca Coin Auction, 3rd Silver, Lot #90 (9-15-2019) And I just won this last coin in the recent Artemide Aste auction in late Feb, but it is still making it's way from Italy...  I'm being respectfully patient as we all know there are more important things going on right now.[ATTACH=full]1090004[/ATTACH]Punic Occupation of SicilyAkragas, SicilyAR Quarter ShekelCirca 213-211 BC, 2nd Punic WarObverse: Wreathed head of Triptolemos right.Reverse: Free horse prancing right, Punic letters “HT” below.References: SNG ANS 1233; SNG Cop 380; HGC 2, 173Size: 14mm, 1.86gEx: Artemide Aste Auction 50E (2/29/2020), Lot # 86[/QUOTE]

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