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Offline Nathan L

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Coin ID Help Beautiful little Greek Coin.
« on: July 17, 2016, 12:39:50 pm »
This is one of my favorite greek coins, even though it is tiny.  I have tried countless hours to ID.  It appears to be a nymph facing right with a capricorn or cornucopia in front.  The reverse appears to be Apollo facing with crazy hair.  Naturally I really checked Rhodes, but I found nothing.  Truly looks better than my terrible photography skills allow.  Thanks!

9mm &  .92g
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Re: Coin ID Help Beautiful little Greek Coin.
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2016, 02:11:21 pm »
Quote from: Nathan L on July 17, 2016, 12:39:50 pm
The reverse appears to be Apollo facing with crazy hair.

Looks like Helios to me.
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Re: Coin ID Help Beautiful little Greek Coin.
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2016, 02:33:16 pm »
Could be that too.  Any idea on cities (besides Rhoades) that used Helios? 
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Re: Coin ID Help Beautiful little Greek Coin.
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2016, 03:32:17 pm »
Maybe from Larissa.
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Re: Coin ID Help Beautiful little Greek Coin.
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2016, 03:36:58 pm »
Dear Nathan and Board,

I refer everyone to some of the research that has been done on this enigmatic coin type and related issues:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=106156.0

Hope it helps.


Best regards,

Mark Fox
Michigan
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Offline Nathan L

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Re: Coin ID Help Beautiful little Greek Coin.
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2016, 08:40:35 pm »
Mark, I am impressed.  Thank you so much. 

Since this is a new type, do you think anyone would be interested in higher quality photos of it?  I am so thankful for all the work others have done that I would love to help out in my own modest way.

Nathan
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Re: Coin ID Help Beautiful little Greek Coin.
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2016, 08:41:53 am »
Dear Nathan and Board,

My apologies for the severely late response.  I am just getting back into my numismatic research/writing mode after the sudden passing of my father on May 18.  

Yes, please do take better photos of your specimen.  I am doing a study on these Iasian coin types and would like to illustrate your piece in a short article, if possible and with your permission.  The sooner you get the images to me (with the e-mail address in my profile), the better.      


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Mark Fox
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