Unknown provincial ?? Help

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by NormW, Sep 27, 2017.

  1. NormW

    NormW Student Of Coinology

    I know this coin isn't much, but my curiosity still drives me to figure out what it is.
    I'm thinking Roman Imperial Provincial, but that's just a stab in the dark.
    It's about 23 millimeters wide.
    Thanks for any help or direction.

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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I'm no help. Sorry.
     
  4. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Obverse looks like a woman to me.

    Reverse is a seated or standing figure inside a laurel wreath.

    Looks Greek to me.
     
  5. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    My first thought was an Apollo, wreath with club. Maybe Artemis? Do I see a quiver over the shoulder?
     
  6. arnoldoe

    arnoldoe Well-Known Member

    maybe this?
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    Troas. Ilion circa 100-80 BC.
    Bronze Æ
    17mm., 3,74g.
    Helmeted head of Athena right / ΙΛΙ, Athena Ilias standing right, wearing long garb, grain ear before; all within olive-wreath.
    very fine
    Bellinger, T. 35, T100.
     
  7. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    These are the elements I'm seeing... Thoughtit was a shield leaning against a club initially, but can't find examples in my few minutes of searching.
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  8. NormW

    NormW Student Of Coinology

    I took another obverse picture and I tried to outline the figure I see. The head is almost into the leaves and it looks like there is a crooked arm at the side. I do not see the club type figure that Justin Lee sees at the left side.

    I know it's a tough coin and I thank everyone for their effort.



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