Pergamon, Mysia AE Athena/Trophy with Hercules Club Countermark. Help?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Marsyas Mike, Feb 18, 2018.

  1. Marsyas Mike

    Marsyas Mike Well-Known Member

    I recently got this little bronze from Mysia in Pergamon, a common one with Athena and a trophy. It has been countermarked with what looks like a club of Hercules on the reverse. I have scoured the online sources and have found a couple of countermarked Pergamon bronzes - Doug and Bing have some nice ones that have been posted here - but no clubs that I could find.

    I was wondering if there is any info out there about this? Other examples? Also, any info on Pergamon countermarking practices in particular?

    Many thanks!

    Mysia Pergamon club countermark Feb 18 (9).JPG

    Mysia Pergamon club countermark Feb 18 (4).JPG

    Pergamum, Mysia Æ 19
    (c. 200-27 B.C.)

    Helmeted head of Athena right / AΘHNA[Σ] [N]IKHΦOΡO[Y] to left and right of trophy of arms. O on ΔI monogram in left field.
    Weber 5198; BMC 179.
    Countermark: club of Hercules (?)
    (4.87 grams / 17 x 19 mm)
     
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