(To keep within the rules) - This coin is attributed to Ptolemy II Philadelphus c.250 B.C. Bronze issue of Ptolemy II to commemorate Arisnoe II minted in Alexandria alongside the larger denominations of a similar design. but the real reason is I wanted to share with you my latest aquisition from the same time. I so love this piece. (Seller's notes.) ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET. DUAMUTEF (the Jackal). One of the Four Sons Of Horus. Protector of the contents of the canopic jars and Guardian of the East. Circa 250 B.C. The Ptolemaic Era. Excellent Intact and Unrestored. in an excavated condition, the suspension holes still clogged with dirt. Some encrustation remains throughout but the detail is easily seen without further removal or risk of damaging such a lovely piece. This is a beautiful rare antiquity in very good unrestored condition. Height 8.7 cm or 3 3/8" inches, Weight 16.4 grams. Approximately 2250 Years Old. Faience is made from a ground quartz like material that is fired in a kiln to create wonderful blue and green colours. It creates a similar finish to glass. Ex-European Collection. Certificate Of Authenticity supplied plus a copy of the C.O.A. from previous collection owner . Here it is (on display in my Egyptian section) alongside my collection of 'Ushabtis' and Amulets.
@Topcat7 those are some interesting pieces. I don't know how you do it, I have trouble enough keeping up with my coins.
Man that amulet! No amulets but a couple Ptolemy IIs: Ptolemy II, BC 285-246 AE42, 63.51g, 12h Obv.: head of Zeus-Ammon right Rev.: ΠΤΟΛΣΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ; two eagles standign left on thunderbolt, Θ between legs of left eagle This one needs a reshoot and I don't have my notes handy but it's Ptolemy II, ~17mm, minted in Alexandria.
I'm with Bing, I barely can keep up with my 'coin jones', let alone artefacts LOL...much as I would LOVE to.
Very nice TC! I really want to add a few Tets to my collection, specifically ones of the later Ptolemies. Here is one of my favorite lines from HBO's Rome concerning the Ptolemies and the divine Julius. My only coin of the debauched house of Ptolemy. Ptolemy X - Paphos Mint Size: 26mm Weight: 13.19 grams Obverse: Diademed head right, wearing aegis Reverse: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; L K (date) before; PA behind.
I'll post a Tet that I purchased from Master Noob a while ago---the best I've been able to grab to this point---Ptolemy II 285-246 BC:
I am just dipping my toe into the Egyptian waters... Egyptian Eye of Horus Faience Amulet - Date: C. 1070-713 BCE - Third Intermediate Period - 19mm width - Information: A small orange glazed eye of horus amulet with black high relief and complete with suspension loop. - Meaning: Horus son of Osiris, Egyptian deity worshipped as a sky god. Uzat eye’s are probably a pair, right and left which represent the two eye’s of Horus, and were also compared to the sun and moon. One of the earliest amulets - Provenance: Old English Collection - Ref: Amulets by W. M. Flinders Petrie. Similar example to plate XXV Egypt New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty 1479–1425 BCE Steatite Scarab Bearing the name of Tuthmosis III Ex. CNG with tag Ex. David Hendin Collection Cf. Basel 276; Fraser 225; Jaeger p. 82 Base engraved with regnal name of Tuthmosis III, Men Kheper Re,"The Appearance of Ra is Established", within a cartouche, surronded by Maat feathers, above neb basket. Intact, formerly glazed, pierced for mounting Egypt Ptolemy II. 285-247 BCE AE 17mm, 5.04g Obv: Laureate Head r., Rev: Eagle, closed wings, standing l. Ex: Warren Esty collection
Well ya'll posting some fine Egyptian coins and extras wow. I could post a Ptolemy, but it has been so well covered here. Egypt, Alexandria AE Follis, City Commemorative s.337-347 AD 18 mm x 2.69 grams Obv: CONSTANTINOPOLIS, Helmeted and mantled bust of Constantinopolis left, holding reversed spear over shoulder. Rev: Victory standing prow, holding scepter and leaning on shield. Mintmark SMALA Ref: RIC VIII 17
oh cool, that a bunch of neat stuff you got there TC...i may have to get a scarab one of these days....
