Unknown Greek AE #2

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by gsimonel, Dec 13, 2020.

  1. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Here's the second one. One would think that with the large D D on the reverse this would be easy, but after 6+ months I'm still unable to find an example:
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    14x15mm, 2.7g.
    Obv: Female head, or head of Apollo or a totally smashed Domitian, facing right. Looks like there could be a large C on the right, just above eye level. Possible Gamma at lower right. Border of dots?
    Rev: Jug, kantharos or amphora between large D and D within border of dots.
    (Interesting fact: my spell-checker wants to turn kantharos into kangaroos.)

    Thank you for any help that you can offer.
     
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  3. Khaghogh

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  4. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Yes, that is definitely the same coin. Thank you.
    I'm curious, what search terms did you use to find it?
    Also, does anyone know what the D D stands for?
    This is ascribed to Julius Caesar. Is it most accurately classified as an Imperitorial bronze, a provincial, or as an Imperitorial-Provincial?
     
  5. Khaghogh

    Khaghogh Member

    I having seen that type attributed to Parion and found it curious. It just stuck in my head.
     
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