Need help to identify Greek(?) coin, please.

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Dec 22, 2019.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I recently purchased this Greek (?) coin, and I am having trouble identifying it.
    I am hoping that someone will be able to help me, please?
    The first photo is of the 'Obverse'(?), and the next four photos are of the 'Reverse'(?) from different angles.
    Thank you.

    Magical Snap - 2019.12.22 15.14 - 001.jpg Magical Snap - 2019.12.22 15.18 - 002.jpg Magical Snap - 2019.12.22 15.19 - 003.jpg Magical Snap - 2019.12.22 15.19 - 004.jpg Magical Snap - 2019.12.22 15.20 - 005.jpg

    Possibly:
    AMPHIPOLIS, Macedonia, 186 B.C. (Time of Augustus)
    Rev. Two goats 'contending'.
    Obv. Head of Artemis Tauropolos/Apollo/Zeus (R).
    AE21.5mm., 8.66gm. (Chunky)
    Ref: Sear SG 1394; Plant 1092; SNG ANS 115-117 (?)
     
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  3. Marsyas Mike

    Marsyas Mike Well-Known Member

    Hmm. Not sure this helps, but I have a "two goats contending" reverse but with Zeus on the obverse. I had a lot of trouble attributing it, and I am not sure I got it right. Mine seems to have more reverse lettering than yours:

    Macedon - Zeus & Goats Oct 2019x a (0).jpg

    Thessalonica, Macedonia Æ19
    (c. 187 - 31 B.C.)

    Laureate head of Zeus right / [Θ]E / [Σ]ΣA[ΛO] / NIKHΣ, Two goats butting heads.
    Moushmov 6595; SNG Cop 350.
    "Rare type, as it does not appear in Sear or HGC" (Ilya Zoblin).
    (6.94 grams / 19 mm)
     
  4. Andrew McMenamin

    Andrew McMenamin Nerva You Mind

    I'm pretty sure you have a SNGANS 114; SNGCOP 62
    Macedonia, Amphipolis, AE21, 6.57
    OBV: Artemis Tauropolos head r.
    REV: Two goats standing and butting heads
     
  5. shanxi

    shanxi Well-Known Member

    Last edited: Dec 22, 2019
  6. AngelDeath

    AngelDeath Well-Known Member

    Cool Coin I thought they were horses lol amazing talent they have on here to attribute Greek Coinage!!!
     
  7. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Thank-you people, for your input. It is much appreciated.
     
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