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FH-G-051
Pontos, Amisos; Mithradates VI; 120-63 BC; Bronze AE20
- Head of young Ares right, wearing helmet.
- ΑΜΙ-ΣΟϒ
- AMI-SOY
- Sword in sheath with strap. IB Monogram in upper right, star and crescent in upper left, ΠΛK-K monogram in lower left.
7.60gm / 20.70mm / Axis: 0
References:
SNG BMC Black Sea 1162
BMC Pontus, 48
Notes: Jan 6, 16 - Coin is thoroughly pitted but reverse legends and monograms are all at least partially recognizable in hand. – compare to similar coin found here: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/pontos/amisos/t.html
Jonathan PJan 06, 2016
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FH-G-050Syria, Seleukid Kingdom; Antiochus VIII; Antioch 121-96 BC; bronze AE17
- Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VIII right.
- BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
- BASILEWS / ANTIOXOY / EPIFANOYS
- Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, sceptre over shoulder.
6.20gm / 17.42mm / Axis: 0
References:
Sear 7154
SNGIs 2501
Notes: Dec 24, 15 - Antiochos VIII Grypos (the hook-nosed), King of the Seleucid Empire of Syria, 121-96 BC. -- Normally contains date in exergue. --More examples here: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sg/sg7154.t.html
Jonathan PDec 24, 2015
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FH-G-049Syria, Seleukid Kingdom; Seleukos I Nikator; Antioch 312-281 BC; bronze AE20
- Winged head of Medusa right, snakes flowing behind.
- ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
- BASILEWS / SELEYKOY
- Bull butting right.
5.60gm / 20.19mm / Axis: 0
References:
Sear 6852
Lindgren 1751
BMC 62
SC 21
Notes: Dec 24, 15 - Examples here: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sg/sg6852.t.html
Jonathan PDec 24, 2015
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FH-G-048bronze AE21
- Unk
- Zeus seated left holding Nike and sceptre, cross below, P to left
7.60gm / 21.05mm
Notes: Dec 24, 15 - Coin is un-attributable at this time because of encrustations. Rev. is very crude and may be a tribal/barbarian issueJonathan PDec 24, 2015
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FH-G-047
Syria, Seleukid Kingdom; Antiochus III; 198 BC; bronze AE18
- Head of Athena in crested helmet right.
- BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY
- BASILEWS / ANTIOXOY
- Winged Nike standing right holding wreath and palm, Reversed anchor countermark in inner left field.
8.70gm / 17.96mm / Axis:0
References:
Hoover Seleucid Coins 1095.2
SNG Spaer 245-247
Notes: Dec 20, 15 - Obverse and reverse are worn, but major details are fine. Struck on a tight flan, slightly less weight than other examples I found. This coin contains the reverse anchor countermark that is present on multiple coins within this collection. Compare to coin found here: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pos=16
Jonathan PDec 20, 2015
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FH-G-046
Syria, Seleukid Kingdom; Antiochus IX Philopator Kyzikenos; Antioch 114-96 BC; Bronze AE18
- Laureate head of bearded Herakles right, round dot border
- BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / ΦIΛOΠATΡOΣ
- BASILEWS / ANTIOXOY / FILOPATOROS
- Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting left hand on shield at her side, spear behind her.
5.30gm / 18.31mm / Axis: 0
References:
Hoover 1250
SC 2368
BMC 24
Sear Greece 7172
CSE 344
Notes: Dec 20, 15 - Obverse is high off center but shows decent detail. Reverse is left off centered on a tight flan. Left control marks (if present) are off flan. There appears to be a date mark in exergue, but it is under corrosion and unidentifiable at this point. – Compare to coin found here: http://www.stoa.org/gallery/album266/17_Ant_IX_AE_19?full=1 from The Ruth and Louise McCollum Memorial Collection of Ancient Coin Images (Link courtesy of Mark Lehman)Jonathan PDec 20, 2015
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FH-G-045Arados, Phoenicia; 140-139 BC; bronze AE16 (Hemi-Chalkous)
- Bearded head of Poseidon right.
- Ram of galley left. Phoenician script 'n above, date year 120 below.
3.70gm / 16.71mm / Axis: 0
References:
Rouvier 186
Notes: Dec 13, 15 - The reverse legend of this coin is very worn, but when comparing the bust and what can be read, I believe this coin to be a close match to the one listed here: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/phoenicia/arados/t.html submitted to WW by Forvm member Jaimelai.Jonathan PDec 13, 2015
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FH-G-042Syria, Antioch ad Orntem; bronze AE20
- Laureate head of Zeus right, round dot border.
- Zeus seated left holding Nike and sceptre.
8.20gm / 20.24mm / Axis: 0
Notes: Dec 12, 15 - Unable to read full reverse inscription. No noticeable date mark beneath corrosion.
Jonathan PDec 12, 2015
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FH-G-041Syria, Antioch ad Orntem; bronze AE19
- Laureate head of Zeus right.
- Zeus seated left holding Nike and sceptre.
6.40gm / 19.07mm / Axis 50
Notes: Dec 12, 15 - This coin is different from others of the same type within the collection in that both the obverse and reverse die engraving seem to be more crude than the others.
Jonathan PDec 12, 2015
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FH-G-040Syria, Antioch ad Orntem; bronze AE21
- Laureate head of Zeus right.
- Zeus seated left holding Nike and sceptre.
7.90gm / 21.66mm / Axis 0
Notes: Dec 11, 15 - Coin is too far corroded at this time to give full, proper attribution.Jonathan PDec 12, 2015
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FH-G-037Syria, Antioch ad Orntem; Silanus Antioch; AD 12-13; bronze AE20
- Laureate head of Zeus right, round dot border.
- ANTIOXEΩN EΠI ΣIΛANOY
- ANTIOCEWN EPI SILANOU (“reign of Silanus Antioch”)
-Ram leaping right, looking back at star above; ΓM below
6.38gm / 20.67mm / Axis: 0
References:
Butcher 57
BMC Galatia 63
MacDonald, NC 1904, pp 113-117
Notes: Dec 11, 15 - Coin is pitted all over though full legend is legible. This is one of the well researched and reported Star of Bethlehem Commemorative coins. - Star of Bethlehem Coins – A Set of Serial Commemoratives By: T. B. Cartwright may be found here: http://www.beastcoins.com/Collections/Star-Of-Bethlehem/Star-Of-Bethlehem.htm
Jonathan P
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FH-G-026bronze AE17
- Turreted head of Tyche right.
- Eagle standing right, wings closed.
3.89gm / 17.04mm / Axis: 0Jonathan P
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FH-G-049Syria, Seleukid Kingdom; Seleukos I Nikator; Antioch 312-281 BC; bronze AE20
- Winged head of Medusa right, snakes flowing behind.
- ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
- BASILEWS / SELEYKOY
- Bull butting right.
5.60gm / 20.19mm / Axis: 0
References:
Sear 6852
Lindgren 1751
BMC 62
SC 21
Notes: Dec 24, 15 - Examples here: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sg/sg6852.t.html
Jonathan P
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