Need help identifying this Greek coin!

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Charles1997, Jan 7, 2018.

  1. Charles1997

    Charles1997 Well-Known Member

    I’ve looked for this coin for a long time, and I can’t crack it. Any guesses?
     

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  3. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    What's the size?

    Larger and in-focus images usually help, and it's also best to show them full-sized rather than the thumbnails.

    Here are your images cropped and joined.

    CT-Charles1997-Troas-Neandria.jpg

    It might be from Neandria in Troas, assuming the size is similar to the examples shown below--both from CNG's archives, an excellent place to search when faced with an unknown coin. In this case I typed the search terms "AE, Apollo, grain", figuring that the obverse figure stood a good chance of being Apollo.

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    355, Lot: 122. Estimate $75.
    Sold for $70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

    TROAS, Neandria. 4th century BC. Æ (10.5mm, 1.27 g, 3h). Laureate head of Apollo right / Grain ear; grape bunch below. SNG Ashmolean 1175; SNG Copenhagen 449. Good VF, dark green patina, earthen deposits, hairline surface crack on obverse.

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    302, Lot: 119. Estimate $100.
    Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

    TROAS, Neandria. 4th century BC. Æ (12mm, 1.88 g, 10h). Laureate head of Apollo right / Barley grain; grape bunch to right. SNG Ashmolean 1174; SNG von Aulock 1556. VF, dark green patina with a light earthen dusting.

    Edited to add that the reference numbers might be different for your coin. I don't own any of the books cited. ACsearch shows a version with the grape cluster on the other side of the grain, like yours, and cites different references.
     
    Last edited: Jan 7, 2018
  4. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Yay, TIF is back and bringing the attribution smack down!

    :)
     
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  5. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    I've missed these attribution challenges. Good to be back :D
     
  6. Charles1997

    Charles1997 Well-Known Member

    Size: 10.5mm
    Weight: .9g
     
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