Is it a Bird, a Plane or Superman - No! but what is it?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Feb 6, 2016.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I am looking for some help in attributing this Greek (?) coin.

    On one side, a bust - Athena (perhaps)?

    Magical Snap - 2016.02.07 10.32 - 143.jpg

    On the other side we have a Dog, a Bull, or a Lion?

    Magical Snap - 2016.02.07 10.33 - 145.jpg

    but WAIT!
    If we rotate the coin we have a Horse?

    Magical Snap - 2016.02.07 10.33 - 144.jpg

    Please help with your opinions.
    Thank-you
     
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  3. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    when it doubt, guess thrace.

    but seriously...i would guess it was from thrace. athena and lion? lysimachos?
     
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  4. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    definitely not a horse.....looks like a lion or dog running left to right IMO
     
  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I have to agree. Lion.
    Kings of Thracia.jpg
     
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  6. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Thanks Chris, Bing, YOC.

    I think that you are right (again) Chris, Lysimachos, 323-281 B.C. Kings of Thrace.
    Helmeted youth / rampaging lion right, BASILEWS - LYSIMAXOY
    SNG Cop 1149ff / McClean 4499
     
  7. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Ummm, am I too late too play? ...


    lysimachosx.jpg


    ... *rats*
     
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  8. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I like it Steve. Do you want to swap?
     
  9. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Well Tophat, although your new OP-example has several cool colours, I think I'm gonna hang-on to my sweet example (maybe next time?)
     
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