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Offline Akropolis

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Mystery Macedonian AE
« on: August 20, 2016, 01:18:55 pm »
I have puzzled over this coin, on and off, mostly off, for about 40 years. Research in BMC, Price, AMNG and other printed sources available to me, as well as online sources has produced no results. There is a reference "Liampi" that apparently lists these types, but I do not have it. The obverse seems similar to BMC Macedon, p. 9, #17. I sent an image to Peter Lampinen 20 or so years ago and he could not find a reference. It seems the key factor here is the helmet LEFT...if I make it out correctly. Any help pinning it down would be most appreciated!

Alexander III, Macedon? Æ (17mm, 5.45 gm). Obv: Shield with swirl or wheel pattern? Rev: ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ? split to right and left, Macedonian helmet with cheek flaps LEFT, unknown object, letter or monogram on lower left. Price__; Liampi? Other?

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Re: Mystery Macedonian AE
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2016, 01:55:51 pm »

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Re: Mystery Macedonian AE
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2016, 03:50:30 pm »
BULLSEYE!!!!!!!
Thanks a MILLION, shanxi.
What a relief!!!!!!!
I owe you, friend!
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