Here's a coin I don't recognize, but thought might be Scythian, perhaps Nabataean. Maybe something completely different. It's 16mm, 3.3g. Obv: Bearded male, laureate (or other headdress). Rev: Appears to be crossed cornucopiae. Any ideas? Much appreciated, thanks for looking
Sure doesn't look like any Nabateans I own sir. The portrait is very classical greek, which is unlike them.
Would like so much to help you Curtis ! I think as Medoraman that this one has nothing Nabatean. I have made some research on the Net and in Plant's book for Greek identification and found nothing IMHO, it could be an autonomous coinage from the Greek Imperial era (Roman provincial), crossed cornucopiae suggest a coin from Middle East ( Syria ? ) Glad if we could get some other opinions on this Mystery One :rollling:
Thank you both. Yes, I agree, it's not Nabataean (just a passing thought; because of the crossed cornucopiae, it seemed plausible at first that it could've been a later Roman Provincial). Based on fabric and style I'm assuming it is a Roman Provincial/Greek Imperial, ca. 2nd BC - 2nd AD, but guessing. Syria sounds likely... I have some other Syrian coins that I need finalize ID's on as well, so maybe I'll find this in while looking around for those. This one may be too worn to attribute with much confidence unless someone happens to recognize the portrait. If I find it, I'll certainly update. Thanks again!
I agree that with a double cornucopia Nabatean would have been my first thought as well, but my second guess would have been Syria so I think you are on the right track. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Greek/Roman Provincial is really a weak area of mine. I should spend more time leisurely perusing my BMC Greek and SNG Copenhagen volumes.
