Classical Numismatics Discussion
  Welcome Guest. Please login or register. 10% Off Store-Wide Sale Until 2 April!!! Explore Our Website And Find Joy In The History, Numismatics, Art, Mythology, And Geography Of Coins!!! Expert Authentication - Accurate Descriptions - Reasonable Prices - Coins From Under $10 To Museum Quality Rarities Welcome Guest. Please login or register. 10% Off Store-Wide Sale Until 2 April!!! Explore Our Website And Find Joy In The History, Numismatics, Art, Mythology, And Geography Of Coins!!! Support Our Efforts To Serve The Classical Numismatics Community - Shop At Forum Ancient Coins

New & Reduced


Author Topic: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID  (Read 727 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Canaan

  • Caesar
  • ****
  • Posts: 1197
    • https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« on: March 27, 2017, 05:26:44 am »
Hello to all, i need to identify this Phonician (Palm behind the bust of Tyche), it is 16mm and 2.28 grams. Thanks alot for your time.
My Gallery: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Your Numismatics tour guide in Israel

Offline archivum

  • Procurator Caesaris
  • Caesar
  • ****
  • Posts: 2920
Re: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2017, 08:33:58 am »
Temper thy haste with sloth -- Taverner / Erasmus.

Offline Canaan

  • Caesar
  • ****
  • Posts: 1197
    • https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Re: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2017, 08:37:46 am »
Thanks archivum i have seen this example but i do not think it is the same!
My Gallery: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Your Numismatics tour guide in Israel

Online Pekka K

  • Tribunus Plebis Perpetuus
  • Procurator Monetae
  • Caesar
  • *****
  • Posts: 7336
  • ...one coin at a time...
Re: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2017, 08:56:22 am »
HGC10-114, Berytos.

Pekka K

Offline Canaan

  • Caesar
  • ****
  • Posts: 1197
    • https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Re: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2017, 09:32:38 am »
Thanks alot Pekka another one identified and to the member's gallery
My Gallery: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Your Numismatics tour guide in Israel

Offline Meepzorp

  • Procurator Caesaris
  • Caesar
  • ****
  • Posts: 5129
    • Meepzorp's Ancient Coins
Re: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2017, 10:58:56 pm »
Hi Canaan,

The reverse of your coin reminds me of the reverse of one of my Phoenicia, Sidon, Augustus coins (scroll down, third coin):

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/meepzorp/rp_phoen_sidon.htm

Of course, on my example, the reverse figure is facing the opposite direction.

Meepzorp

Offline Canaan

  • Caesar
  • ****
  • Posts: 1197
    • https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Re: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2017, 02:08:38 am »
Thanks Meep, there is indeed resemblance for both reverses, I wonder my coin from whay year because I did not find anu usefull information from HGC10 on line.
My Gallery: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Your Numismatics tour guide in Israel

Online Pekka K

  • Tribunus Plebis Perpetuus
  • Procurator Monetae
  • Caesar
  • *****
  • Posts: 7336
  • ...one coin at a time...
Re: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2017, 02:13:24 am »

HGC dates #114: Struck 102/1 - 87/6 BC.

Pekka K

Offline Canaan

  • Caesar
  • ****
  • Posts: 1197
    • https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Re: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2017, 02:14:15 am »
Thanks a lot Pekka, this is very helpful.  ;D
My Gallery: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Your Numismatics tour guide in Israel

Offline Arados

  • Comitia Curiata
  • IMPERATOR
  • Caesar
  • *****
  • Posts: 1717
Re: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2017, 01:56:48 pm »
Thanks Meep, there is indeed resemblance for both reverses, I wonder my coin from whay year because I did not find anu usefull information from HGC10 on line.

Excellent rare coin Canaan.  +++

Undated issue during Seleucid rule.

Martin

Offline Canaan

  • Caesar
  • ****
  • Posts: 1197
    • https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Re: Tyche/astarte on prow to ID
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2017, 02:07:07 pm »
Thanks alot Martin  :)
My Gallery: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=44403
Your Numismatics tour guide in Israel

 

All coins are guaranteed for eternity