PHILIP II (Basileus) of Macedon. 359-336 B.C. (Help)

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Dec 2, 2016.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I am thinking that this coin is a Philip II (Basileus) of Macedon. 359-336 B.C.
    (or a Danubian Celtic imitation of).
    The coin is bronze AE14mm., 1.25gm.
    On the Obv. I can see the top of a head (right) including an eye, and ear and the bridge of a nose, surrounded by a ring of dots.
    On the Rev. I can see a celticized horse (left).

    Can someone confirm my attribution, or point me in a different direction, please?

    Celtic drachm, Danubian Celts, 3rd-2nt century BC Head right  (O)a.jpg Celtic drachm, Danubian Celts, 3rd-2nt century BC Horse galloping left (R)a.jpg
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I guess in hand you can see what you described, but I can't see it.
    th.jpg

    However, without a doubt, it's Celtic (I think):confused:
     
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  4. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    Ink blotters!! Where have I seen those before?

    TC, your guess is as good as mine. I can say I think it's a bird.
     
  5. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    To help you out, this is what I see, (including Donald Trump's hair).
    Magical Snap - 2016.12.03 10.36 - 015.jpg Celtic drachm, Danubian Celts, 3rd-2nt century BC Head right  (O)a.jpg
     
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  6. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    Hmmm, I have an obverse that's off center like that but no bird. It's a lion.
    Komama, Pisadia Zues-Lion 1st Cent. BC.jpg
    Of course you couldn't tell.
     
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  7. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    I have absolutely no idea!
     
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  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Like I said, you have it in hand and are best suited to tell what it is. Perhaps it's similar to my one and only Celtic: EASTERN CELTS.jpg
    EASTERN CELTS, DACHREITER TYPE
    AR Drachm
    OBVERSE: Celticized head of Zeus right
    REVERSE: Celticized horseman riding left; wheel of four spokes above
    Struck by the Skordoski in Syrmia, 2d Century BC
    1.87g, 14mm
    OTA 188/2-3
     
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  9. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    i think bing is on to something, my first thought was "celtic" as well TC.
     
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