My first purchase 2020

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by 7Calbrey, Jan 2, 2020.

  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    I acquired this bronze coin today within a lot of 3. I could easily identify the silver Tet of Elagabalus and the bronze Follis of Galerius. But the following coin remained a total mystery for me, and that's why I got it. After long search, I couldn't find any clue. Thanks for your kind assistance. It weighs 3.32 g.

    Bvitr O.JPG Bvirt R.JPG
     
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  3. Factor

    Factor Well-Known Member

    Roman administration in Judaea under Domitianus
     
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  4. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    The reverse would possibly hint to an ancient deity, maybe Cannanite god or goddess of war "Phanebaal" or Pharnebal . Askalon Mint struck coins similar or including that deity??
     
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  6. dadams

    dadams Well-Known Member

    Nice start for the year. I’d love to see the other two.
     
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  7. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Sure. Both were struck at Antioch. The Tet of Elagabalus weighs 13.63 g. Prieur 249 A. The bronze coin of Galerius weighs 6.16 g. Reverse legend reads Virtus Exercitus. There's a crescent in upper left field of reverse, as well as the letter Z in right field. I couldn't find the exact attribution of this coin, precisely the crescent and the letter Z together. Here are they..
    Heiog O          Prieur 249A.JPG HelioG R.JPG Galer O.JPG Galeri R.JPG
     
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