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Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by David Atherton, Feb 19, 2021.

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  1. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

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    Bing, Jul 19, 2022
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  3. David Atherton

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    Recently, I was able to acquire a left facing portrait variant of the type.


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    Domitian
    Æ Obol, 2.80g
    Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD
    Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, l.
    Rev: LΙΑ; Sphinx, r.
    RPC 2646 (0 spec.). Emmett 326.11f. Dattari-Savio 571.
    Acquired from ebay, June 2022.
     
    David Atherton, Jul 22, 2022
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Must be fairly rare. I've not seen this type before. Congrats.
     
    Bing, Jul 22, 2022
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  5. Curtis

    Curtis Well-Known Member

    This one isn't a sphinx, but it's clearly inspired by the imagery of the sphinx. A dog (companion animal of Asclepius, who appears on obv.) from Epidauros:
    Maleatas Epidauros Dog Type 1.jpg
     
    Curtis, Jul 31, 2022
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