GREEK, Thraco-Macedonian Tribes, Moriaseis, Zeus / Six-rayed star, 185-168 B.C*

Bronze Æ 19
5.89 gm, 19 mm
Obv.: Laureate head of Zeus right
Rev.: Six-rayed star; M-OP-IA-ΣE-Ω-N between rays
Katalog Münzauktion Essen 64 (1992) no. 47;
P.R. Franke, MOPIAΣEΩN - Die erste Münze eines bislang unbekannten thrakisch-makedonischen Stammes, in: V. Spinoi - L. Munteanu, Miscellanea numismatica antiquitatis in honorem septagenarii magistri Virgilii Mihailescu, Bucarest 2008, p. 67-68.

* One of two coins (same dies) known from this obscure tribe - see P.R. Franke's paper for additional details.
The other known coin recently went to auction: Heidelberger Münzhandlung Auction 64 Lot 150
* A third coin has surfaced: CNG eAuction 346 Lot 27

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rover1.3

[May 28, 2011 at 08:56 PM]

Nice Zeus!

Lloyd T

[May 29, 2011 at 07:47 PM]

Extremely rare and thus by definition a worthy contender for BoT. A Zeus portrayed in fine style. Certainly the best (only) example of this emission that I have seen.

bcd

[Jul 24, 2012 at 06:15 AM]

A great rarity. Congratulations to the owner.

Jaimelai

[Sep 20, 2012 at 01:17 AM]

WOW! I am greatly honored! Thank you! Very Happy

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