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Offline Bohemian

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tetradrachm of Alexandria?
« on: October 16, 2014, 11:45:50 am »
Please,can you identify this alexandrian tetradrachm? Thanks for ideas.

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Re: tetradrachm of Alexandria?
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2014, 12:13:40 pm »
More info would help that design of a head and figure with staff is coon. Try to pick out the weight and some smaller details.

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Re: tetradrachm of Alexandria?
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2014, 12:35:45 pm »
Thanks, it will be a bit later.

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Re: tetradrachm of Alexandria?
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2014, 01:36:11 pm »
A bigger picture would be helpful.
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Re: tetradrachm of Alexandria?
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2014, 02:09:08 pm »
I would guess (from the inscription parts) Maximianus-- Homonoia standing left year 3?



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Re: tetradrachm of Alexandria?
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2014, 11:25:14 am »
Maximian its good idea, thanks, this is better picture.

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Re: tetradrachm of Alexandria?
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2014, 05:03:15 pm »
Thanks for the better picture. Clearly Maximianus (Maximian)-- Homonoia year 3.

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Re: tetradrachm of Alexandria?
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2014, 04:21:44 pm »
Thanks!

 

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