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Philip III Arrhidaios, 323 - 317 BC. Bronze Tetartemorion (Dichalkon / Quarter Obol). Struck 323 - 315 BC under Nikokreon at Salamis, Cyprus.Obverse: No legend. Macedonian shield with Gorgoneion (Medusa) head as the boss in the centre. The shield boss is sometimes called the episema, the Greek name for a symbol of a particular city or clan which was placed in the centre of a soldier's shield.
Reverse: Macedonian helmet surmounted with a horse hair crest; B - A (for BAΣIΛEOΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY = King Alexander) above; mint marks below the helmet, to left, a kerykeion (caduceus) and to the right, the monogram NK (for Nikokreon).
Diameter: 14mm | Weight: 4.6gms | Die Axis: 1
Price: 3162 | Liampi, Chronologie 170-92
This coin is a Type 7 (Macedonian shield type) bronze Quarter-Obol (two chalkoi). Price dated the Macedonian Shield coins as beginning during the latter part of Alexander's life, c.325 BC, and ending c.310 BC. Liampi later argued, based on new hoard evidence, that they were minted as early as 334 BC. This particular coin is dated from c.323 to 315 BC during the reign of Philip III Arrhidaios.
Salamis was founded around 1100 BC by the inhabitants of Enkomi, a Late Bronze Age city on Cyprus, though in Homeric tradition, the city was established by Teucer, one of the Greek princes who fought in the Trojan War. After Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire, of which Salamis was a part, Greek culture and art flourished in the city and, as well as being the seat of the governor of Cyprus, it was the island's most important port.
Nikokreon had succeeded Pnytagoras on the throne of Salamis and is reported to have paid homage to Alexander after the conqueror's return from Egypt to Tyre in 331 BC. After Alexander's death, his empire was split between his generals, Cyprus falling to Ptolomy I of Egypt. In 315 BC during the war between Antigonos and Ptolemy, Nikokreon supported the latter and was rewarded by being made governor of all Cyprus. However, in 311 BC Ptolemy forced Nikokreon to commit suicide because he no longer trusted him. Ptolemy's brother, King Menelaus, was made governor in Nikokreon's stead.
In 306 BC, Salamis was the scene of a naval battle between the fleets of Ptolemy and Demetrius I of Macedon. Demetrius won the battle and captured the island. *Alex
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Amisos, Pontos, c. 85 - 65 B.C. Mithradates VI Eupator. Obv. aegis with facing head of Medusa (gorgoneion) in center; Rev. AMI−ΣOY, Nike advancing right, holding palm frond across shoulders behind, A∆T monogram lower left.
19.7mm, 8.4 grams.
References: Sear 3642, BMC 72.Canaan
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Asclepius IntaglioMale figure Asclepius? holding two snakes.
Asclepius was the god of healing though he, like Heracles, was born as a mortal. Athena gave Asclepius two types of blood to help with his healing work, both from the gorgon, Medusa. One took life quickly but the other restored life. When Asclepius used this life restoring blood he encroached on the preserve of the gods and Zeus struck him down with a thunderbolt. One of the most famous centres for Asclepius worship was at Epidaurus on the Peloponnese. Snakes were sacred to the god and when the Romans embraced him as one of theirs his cult was supposedly taken to Rome in the body of a snake. He was preserved in the heavens as the constellation Ophiuchus, the serpent holder. The Romanised version of his name is Aesculapius.
0.34g
Greek or more likely Roman Provincial
Ex-Time Machine
Sold Forum Auctions December 2017Jay GT4
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Kings of Macedon: Antigonos I struck under Demetrios I Poliorketes, AE15 Half Unit.Salamis 320-301 B.C. 3.42g - 15.5mm, Axis 12h.
Obv: Macedonian shield, boss decorated with facing gorgoneion.
Rev: Macedonian helmet, kerykeion and monogram to lower left and right.
Ref: Price 3159 (c. 323-315 BC) var. (Unit); Zapiti & Michaelidou 7-8 var. (same).
Provenance: Ex Derek Glover. Chris Scarlioli CollectionChristian Scarlioli
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*ACC* Parion, Mysia, AR10mm Tetrobol (2.5g). c 480 BC.Parion, Mysia, AR10mm Tetrobol (2.5g). c 480 BC.
Facing gorgon head, with tongue protruding ./
Incuse square containing cruciform pattern with pellet at center.
1010 SOLD
Antonivs Protti
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*SOLD*Balbinus AE 36
Attribution: SNG Paris 1627 (same dies), Tarsus, rare
Date: AD 238
Obverse: AVT KAIC KAI BALBEINON CEB, laureate and draped bust r.,
Ω / Π in l. and r. fields
Reverse: TA PCOY M HTPO Π O Λ C Ω C, Perseus stg. l. holding head of Gorgon Medusa in r. hand and a harpa in l. hand, A/K in l. field, M/B/ Γ in r. field
Size: 35 mm
Weight: 20.4 gramsNoah
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*SOLD* Amisos, Pontos AE 20
Attribution: cf. SNG BM Black Sea 1177 ff.; BMC Pontos p. 19, 69 ff.; SGCV II 3642, (double struck)
Date: 85-65 BC
Obverse: Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center
Reverse: AMI-SOU, Nike advancing r., holding palm frond across shoulders behind, monograms to l. and r.
Size: 23.1 mm
Weight: 7.77 grams
ex- Beast Coins, ex- Marcantica, ex-ForvmNoah
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01 - Philip I Tetradrachm - Laureate bust left, seen from front, cuirassed. Head of Medusa on breastplate. Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria.
Dated Year 3 of reign.
obv: Laureate, cuirassed bust left, seen from the front, breastplate decorated with a gorgoneion/medusa head.
rev: Eagle standing facing left, tail right. Wreath in its beak, ANTIOXIA SC below.rexesq
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01 - Philip I Tetradrachm - Radiate bust left, seen from front, cuirassed. Medusa Head on breastplate.Philip I AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria.
Dated Year 3.
obv: AYTOK K M IOYLI FILIPPOC CEB - radiate, cuirassed bust left, seen from the front, breastplate decorated with a gorgoneion/medusa head.
rev: DHMARC EXOVCIAC VPATO G - eagle standing facing with wings spread, head right with wreath in its beak, ANTIOXIA SC below.
13.9grams. - Prieur 357
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02 - Philip I and Philip II Tetradrachmai - Frontal Busts Left.LEFT: Philip II, Antioch, Syria. Tetradrachm. Regnal year: 3
obv: Laureate bust left, draped and cuirassed, seen from front.
RIGHT: Philip I AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria.
Dated Year 3
obv: Radiate, cuirassed bust left, seen from the front, breastplate decorated with a gorgoneion/medusa head.
*note: Photo is off-color, due to camera problems.
rexesq
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0252 - Tetras Kamarina 425-405 BCObv/ Head of Gorgon, facing.
Rev/ Owl standing r., holding lizard; to the l., KAMA; to the r., Γ.
AE, 16.5 mm, 4.15 g
Mint: Kamarina.
CNS III/17CT
ex-Bertolami Fine Arts, auction e77, lot 241dafnis
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031a13. Severus AlexanderAE 21mm, 6.17 g. Parium, Mysia. 222 AD. Obv: IMP CAES L SEP SEV ALEXANDER (all S retrograde); laureate bust of Severus Alexander, r., wearing cuirass with Gorgoneion. Rev: DEO AES VB C G I H P (retrograde S); Asclepius seated on throne, r., examining hoof of bull standing, l., in front of him. RPC 3871 (temporary).lawrence c
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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0116var., Rome, AR-Denarius, P M TR P COS III, Clementia standing left, #1032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0116var., Rome, AR-Denarius, P M TR P COS III, Clementia standing left, #1
avers: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Laureate, cuirassed right, seen from front, with fold of cloak on front shoulder, with a visible thunderbolt on his cuirass leather strap and a winged frontal Medusa head (gorgoneion) on the breast of Hadrian's cuirass.
reverse: P M TR P COS III, Clementia standing left, holding patera over altar, holding scepter.
exergue: -/-//CLEM, diameter: 18-19,5mm, weight: 3,24g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 121 A.D., ref: RIC II 0116var.,
Q-001quadrans
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032a11. Maximinus ThraxCILICIA. Philadelphia. Ae. 27mm, 12.44 g. Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Γ Ι ΟΥΗ ΜΑΞΙΜЄΙΝΟΝ. Radiate and cuirassed bust right, with gorgoneion on breastplate. Rev: ΦΙΛΑΔЄΛΦЄωΝ ΚΗΤΙΔΟϹ. Zeus standing left, holding patera and long sceptre. RPC VI online 6893; SNG BN 762; SNG Levante Suppl. 146. Naumann Auction 137, lot 463lawrence c
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032p Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Lycaonia, Iconium (Eikonion as Klaudeikonion), RPC III 2825, AE-16, KΛAYΔ EIKONIEΩN, Perseus standing half-right, #1032p Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Lycaonia, Iconium (Eikonion as Klaudeikonion), RPC III 2825, AE-16, KΛAYΔ EIKONIEΩN, Perseus standing half-right, #1
avers: AΔΡIANOC KAICAΡ, bare head left.
reverse: KΛAYΔ EIKONIEΩN, Perseus standing half-right, naked, holding Harpa and head of Gorgon.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter:17,5-18,0mm, weight:3,42g, axis:5h,
mint: Galatia-Cappadocia, Lycaonia, Iconium (Eikonion as Klaudeikonion), date:117-138 A.D.,
ref:
RPC III 2825,
BMC 4,
Aulock, Lykaonien 290-292;
Imhoof KM 5;
Waddington 4767;
SNG France III, 2286.
Q-001quadrans
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1260 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Clementia Reference.
Strack 826; RIC 1260; Banti 230; C. 515
Bust B1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, cuirassed bust viewed from front with Gorgoneion
Rev. COS III P P CLEMENTIA AVG S C in field
Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre
25.61 gr
32 mm
6hokidoki
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132 - Probus - RIC 737 - Bust Type G (Siscia) (XXIS)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted (Attic helmet), cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield (Shield decorated with Gorgoneion)
Rev:– ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated in temple, holding Victory and sceptre
Mint – Siscia (XXIS) Emission 4, Officina 2. A.D. 277
Reference:– Alföldi type 61, n° 25. RIC 737 Bust type G
Shame about the obverse but a nice example of this reverse type. maridvnvm
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2014.051.4Siscia; 3.90 g
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG; Probus, radiated, helmet, cuirassed bust right; spear in right hand over right shoulder; shield decorated with Medusa head (Gorgon) on left shoulder, strap across chest;
Reverse: ROMAE AETERNAE; XXIS in exergue; Roma seated left in hexa-style temple; holding in extended right hand Victory standing left; scepter in left; shield beneath seat; wreath in pediment.
Ref: RIC 737; Alfoldi Type 61, no 27
gordian_guy
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2014.051.5Serdica; 4.48 g
Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG; Probus, radiate, helmet, cuirassed, Medusa (Gorgon) head on breast plate, bust right; spear in right hand over right shoulder; shield decorated with Pegasus left and globules, over left shoulder.
Reverse: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG; KADelta in exergue; Probus on horseback left; right hand raised in salute; scepter in left; captive on ground before on left.
Ref: RIC 837; cf Pink, Gysen, 4th Emission
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22263 Gorgon/Nike22263 Gorgon/Nike
Obv: Aegis with head of gorgoneion in centre
Rev: AMI-ΣOY monogram to right and left
Nike walking right, holding palm tied with fillet over left shoulder; monograms to lower left and right
Mint: Amisos, Pontus 22.1mm 7.0g
BMC 69-78
Blayne W
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2415 LYDIA, Daldis Hadrian Zeus Lydios standingReference.
RPC III, 2415/5; SNG Schweiz II 1020
Magistrate Heracleides (strategos)
Obv. ΑΥ ΚΑΙϹ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ
Laureate and cuirassed (with gorgoneion) bust of Hadrian, r., with paludamentum
Rev. ƐΠΙ ΗΡΑΚΛƐΙΔΟΥ ϹΤΡ ΔΑΛΔΙΑΝΩΝ
Zeus Lydios standing l., holding eagle on r. hand, l. resting on sceptre
8.09 gr
23.50 mm
6hokidoki
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2415 LYDIA, Daldis Hadrian Zeus Lydios standingReference.
RPC III, 2415/6; SNG Schweiz II 1020
Magistrate Heracleides (strategos)
Obv. ΑΥ ΚΑΙϹ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ
Laureate and cuirassed (with gorgoneion) bust of Hadrian, r., with paludamentum
Rev. ƐΠΙ ΗΡΑΚΛƐΙΔΟΥ ϹΤΡ ΔΑΛΔΙΑΝΩΝ
Zeus Lydios standing l., holding eagle on r. hand, l. resting on sceptre
10.30 gr
24 mm
6hokidoki
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3265 CILICIA, Tarsus Hadrian Tridrachm Lion attacking BullReference.
RPC III, 3265/15; SNG France 1398-9; Prieur 766
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ
Laureate and cuirassed (decorated with gorgoneion) bust of Hadrian, r.
Rev. ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ
Lion, l., attacking bull kneeling, l.
9.73 gr
25 mm
12hokidoki
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3268 CILICIA, Tarsus Hadrian Tridrachm Sandan Reference.
RPC III, 3268/9; Prieur 769
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟⳞ ⳞΕ
Laureate and cuirassed (decorated with gorgoneion) bust of Hadrian, right
Rev. ΤΑΡⳞΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩⳞ
Sandan, wearing tall headdress and long cloak, standing, r., on horned lion; he wears on his l. side bow-case and sword crossing the bow-case; his r. hand is raised and he holds bipennis and wreath in left
9.97 gr
26 mm
12hokidoki
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3805 SYRIA Laodicea ad Mare. Hadrian Tetradrachm 123-24 AD Tyche Reference.
RPC III, 3805/6; Prieur 1109; Adra 1562-5; Paris 1157
Issue Year 170 (OP)
Obv. ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙСΑΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑСΤ
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, with gorgoneion on breastplate
Rev. ΙΟΥΛΙΕωΝ ΤωΝ ΚΑΙ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕωΝ
Turreted and draped bust of Tyche, right; in field, right, ΟΡ soldiers arming the battlements/towers on Tyche's head
13 gr
25 mm
12h
Note.
From the Michel Prieur Collection. Ex Robert O. Ebert Collection (Part I, Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio 174, 11 January 2013), lot 5142; Numismatica Ars Classica 1 (39 March 1989), lot 862; Münzen und Medaillen AG FPL 279 (August 1967), no. 40.okidoki
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4099 ARABIA, Petra. Hadrian TycheReference.
RPC III, 4099; Spijkerman 2; Sofaer pl. 155,3; BMC 1
Issue Petra metropolis
Obv. ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ΚΑΙСΑΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ СƐΒΑϹΤΟС
Laureate and cuirassed bust (with gorgoneion) of Hadrian, r.
Rev. ΠƐΤΡΑ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙС
Turreted and veiled Tyche seated l. on rock, l., her r. hand extended, holding trophy in l.
12.56 gr
28 mm
6hokidoki
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82 Gallienus AD 253 - 268Obv. GALLIENVS PF AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to left, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield, decorated with gorgoneion, on his left shoulder.
Rev. GERMANICVS MAX V
Trophy between two seated captives.
RIC 18, Cohen 310, MIR 872m 3,816g , Lugdunum - Antoninanus -
Ex Leu Numismatik AG Web-Auction 25 Lot 2417 03/14/2023Priscus
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Abydos Obol. Gorgoneion/ EagleTroas, Abydos AR Obol. ca 480-450 B.C. 0,7 g, 11 mm. Obv: Gorgoneion in incuse square, Rev: Eagle standing left. SNG Cop. 4.Podiceps
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Abydos, Troas 480-450 B.C.
Silver Obol
0.75 gm, 9-10mm
Obv.: Eagle standing left on dotted ground line, A[BY] before left
Rev.: Facing Gorgon in incuse square
Sear 4004, BMC 17 p.1, 4/5
[SNG Copenhagen 4; SNG München 4]Jaimelai
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aelia120-3Elagabalus
Aelia Capitolina, Judaea
Obv: IMP C A [MA ANT]ONINO; Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, breastplate decorated with gorgoneion.
Rev: COL AE[LIA] CAP PI [FE]; Facing quadriga carrying the baetyl of El-Gabal decorated with an eagle; parasols flanking; in exergue, wavy branch.
23 mm, 8.47 gms
Sofaer 120; Meshorer 133
From the Aelia Capitolina Collection and the W. Bick Collection, Archeological Center 52, 9 April 2012, 114 (part of).
Purchased from Leu Numismatik Web Auction 9, lot 948.Charles M
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Aeolis, Myrina. Pseudo-autonomous AE17. AD 253-268. Amazon MyrinaObv: MVPE-INA, draped, turreted bust of Amazon Myrina left.
Rev: ΜVΡEΙΝΑΩΝ, Tyche in long chiton with cornucopia in l. and rudder in r., standing left.
Myrina, mythological queen of the Amazons. According to Diodorus Siculus she led a military expedition in Libya and won a victory over the people known as the Atlantians, destroying their city Cerne; but was less successful fighting the Gorgons (who are described by Diodorus as a warlike nation residing in close proximity to the Atlantians), failing to burn down their forests. During a later campaign, she struck a treaty of peace with Horus, ruler of Egypt, conquered several peoples, including the Syrians, the Arabians, and the Cilicians (but granted freedom to those of the latter who gave in to her of their own will). She also took possession of Greater Phrygia, from the Taurus Mountains to the Caicus River, and several Aegean islands, including Lesbos; she was also said to be the first to land on the previously uninhabited island which she named Samothrace, building the temple there. The cities of Myrina (in Lemnos), possibly another Myrina in Mysia, Mytilene, Cyme, Pitane, and Priene were believed to have been founded by her, and named after herself, her sister Mytilene, and the commanders in her army, Cyme, Pitane and Priene, respectively. Myrina's army was eventually defeated by Mopsus the Thracian and Sipylus the Scythian; she, as well as many of her fellow Amazons, fell in the final battle. -Wikipediaancientone
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ALEXANDER III AE Half Unit, Price 3162, Macedonian helmetOBV: Gorgoneion in the center of a Macedonian shield
REV: Macedonian helmet; caduceus and NK monogram flanking below (Struck under Nikokreon)
4.9g, 15mm
Minted at Salamis, Cyprus, 323-315 BCLegatus
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Alexander III, the GreatMacedonian Kingdom
Alexander (III) the Great
AE13
c.323-315 BC
Salamis, Cyprus
(no legend)
Facing gorgon at center of ornamented Macedonian shield
B | A
Macedonian helmet
Caduceus in exergue
13mm
Price 3158; Müller --WindchildPunico
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ALFOLDI 005.042 Gorgoneion on cuirassOBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS AVG
BUST TYPE: F1 = radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIP
WEIGHT 3.90g / AXIS: 5h / WIDTH 22-22,5mm
RIC 626
ALFOLDI 005.042 (2 ex.)
COLLECTION NO. 1133
Note: Gorgoneion on cuirass. This coins is part of the same emission as my coin no. 772 with laurel wreath on cuirass (and Adventvs Avg reverse). Very rare!
Ex Gianni collectionBarnaba6
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ALFOLDI 023.091 MEDUSA WITHIN PARMA SHIELD !!!OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILIT
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and (Parma) shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: T//XXI
WEIGHT 3.63g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 20mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC 666 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH THIS SHIELD)
ALFOLDI 023.091 (3 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO. 1357
Provenance: ex S. Luethi collection
Very rare and desirable shield type! Additionally, there Is a Gorgoneion inside the Parma shield !!!
Of the highest numismatic interest!
Only the 4th example of this exact type known to me (the remaining 3 examples are cited by Alfoldi)Barnaba6
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ALFOLDI 060.014 F5 BUST OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ROMAE AETERNAE
BUST TYPE: F5 (BASTIEN'S CLASSIFICATION)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//XXIT
WEIGHT 3.70g / AXIS:12h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC 739 VAR. (F5 BUST UNLISTED)
ALFOLDI 060.014
COLLECTION NO. 465
NOTE: GORGONEION ON CUIRASS
VERY RAREBarnaba6
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ALFOLDI 061.27OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ROMAE AETERNAE
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with Gorgoneion)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIS
WEIGHT 4.13g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21mm
RIC: 737
ALFOLDI: 061.27 (12 EX.)
COLLECTION NO. 1431
Ex Ph. Gysen collection = Ex Hirsch 175 (1992), 1417Barnaba6
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ALFOLDI 076.064OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO (Galloping Quadriga to left)
BUST TYPE: F5 = Radiate, cuirassed bust left holding spear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIP
WEIGHT 4.35g / AXIS: 11h / DIAMETER: 22-23 mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC 771 VAR. (F5 bust unlisted)
ALFOLDI 076.064 (1 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO. 1003
Note: Gorgoneion on cuirass
Provenance: ex S. Luethi collectionBarnaba6
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ALFOLDI 085.002OBVERSE: IMP[erator] PROBVS INV[ictvs] AVG[vstvs]
REVERSE: SPES AVG[vsti] N[ostri]
BUST TYPE: E2 VAR.= Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed and draped bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with Gorgoneion), seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXI
WEIGHT 3.72g / AXIS: 12h
RIC 790
ALFOLDI 085.002 (2 EX.)
COLLECTION NO. 1405
Ex Ph. Gysen collection = EX JACQUIER auction 45 lot 1517
NOTE: Extremely rare and desirable bust type with a very interesting shield decorated with Gorgoneion in combination with a rare reverse type struck only during the 2nd emmission at Siscia.
Barnaba6
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Amastris, PaphlagoniaAncient Greek City Issue
Amastris, Paphlaognia
(Under Reign of Mithridates VI 'the Great' of Pontus)
Obverse: Aegis with facing head of gorgon in middle
Reverse: Nike advancing right, palm across shoulders, AMAΣ-TPEΩΣ in fields
Bronze Unit (20mm, 7.1g)
Minted in Amastris 85-65BC
Reference: SNG Copenhagen 246
Translations and explanations:
Amastris was founded circa 300BC by a Persian princess of the same name, niece of King Darius III and is now Amasra in modern day Turkey.
Mithridates VI was a thorn in Rome's side for 40 years until finally being defeated by Pompey the Great.
An aegis is the shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena.
Nike is the Greek god of victory.
AMAΣTPEΩΣ means 'of the Amastrians'.
Sphinx357
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AMISOS - PontosAMISOS - Pontos, AE20, Minted c. 85-65 BC. Obv.: Aegis with head of gorgoneion facing in centre. Rev.: ΑΜΙ-ΣΟΥ, Nike walking right, holding palm tied with fillet over left shoulder; monograms left and right; right monogram looks like M inside Alpha. SNG BMC Black Sea 1188, Sear 3642.dpaul7
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AMISOS - PontosAMISOS -- Pontos, AE20, Minted c. 85-65 BC. Obv.: Aegis with head of gorgoneion facing in centre. Rev.: ΑΜΙ-ΣΟΥ, Nike walking right, holding palm tied with fillet over left shoulder; monograms left and right; left monogram looks like M inside DELTA, T attached. . SNG BMC Black Sea 1187, Sear 3642.dpaul7
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Amisos SNG 1177Obv: aegis with facing head of Medusa (gorgoneion) in center
Rev: Nike advancing right, holding palm frond across shoulders behind, AMI−ΣOY divided across field, monogram (control) lower right
Mint: Amisos (Samsun, Turkey) mint, c. 105 - 85 B.C.
Size: 7.498 g, 21.0 mm, die axis 0o
Ids: SNG BM 1177 ff.; BMC Pontus p. 19, 69 ff.; HGC 7 242 (various controls)ickster
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Amisos, Pontos85-65 B.C.
Bronze AE21
7.46 gm, 21 mm
Obv.: Aegis with Gorgon at the center
Rev.: Nike advancing right with palm branch over left shoulder;
AMI-ΣOY across field, monograms to left and right
SNG Black Sea 1161;
BMC 13, p.20, 74 var.;
Sear 3642Jaimelai
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Amisos, Pontos85-65 B.C.
Bronze AE19
7.90 gm, 19 mm
Obv.: Aegis with Gorgon at the center
Rev.: Nike wearing talaric chiton with diplois, advancing right;
on left shoulder, filleted palm supported by both hands.
AMI-ΣOY across field,
monograms to left and right
SNG Black Sea 1161;
BMC 13, p.20, 72;
Sear 3642Jaimelai
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Amisos, Pontos85-65 B.C.
Bronze AE20
7.93 gm, 20 mm
Obv.: Aegis with Gorgon at the center
Rev.: Nike wearing talaric chiton with diplois, advancing right; on left shoulder, filleted palm supported by both hands.
AMI-ΣOY across field, monograms to left and right
SNG Black Sea 1161; BMC 13, p.20, 72; Sear 3642Jaimelai
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Amisos, PontosObv: Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center.
Rev: AMI−ΣOY, Nike advancing right, holding palm frond across shoulders behind, monograms lower right.
Bronze AE 22, Amisos Mint, c. 85 - 65 BC
7.2 grams, 21.1 mm, 0°
GCV 3642, SNG Stancomb 688 ff
Ex: FORVMMatt Inglima
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Amisos, Pontos85-65 B.C.
Bronze AE21
6.10 gm, 21 mm
Obv.: Aegis with Gorgon at the center
Rev.: Nike wearing talaric chiton with diplois, advancing right; on left shoulder, filleted palm supported by both hands. AMI-ΣOY across field, monograms to left and right
HGC vol. 7, 242;
SNG Black Sea 1177-91;
BMC 13, p.19-20, 69-78;
Sear 3642
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Amisos, Pontos85-65 B.C.
Bronze AE23
6.79 gm, 23 mm
Obv.: Aegis with Gorgon at the center
Rev.: Nike wearing talaric chiton with diplois, advancing right; on left shoulder, filleted palm supported by both hands. AMI-ΣOY across field, monograms to left and right
HGC vol. 7, 242;
SNG Black Sea 1177-91;
BMC 13, p.19-20, 69-78;
Sear 3642
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AMISOS, PONTOS Æ21 SNG BMC 1190, NikeOBVERSE: Gorgonian head facing on shield
REVERSE: AMI-SOU to left and right of Nike advancing right, holding palm over shoulder; ME monogram to left, VTE monogram to right
21mm
Struck at Amisos 80 BC Legatus
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Amisos, Pontos, AE 20.8, Gorgon's head/ Nike with palm branchAmisos, Pontos, c. 120 - 63 B.C. Bronze AE 20.8, SGCV II 3642, VF, obverse flan flaw, 7.392g, 20.8mm, 0o, obverse aegis with Gorgon's head facing at center; reverse “AMI-SOU”, Nike, wears chiton, advances right with palm branch over left shoulder. Ex FORVMPodiceps
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Amisos, Pontos, AE 22.5, Gorgon's head/ Nike with palm branchAmisos, Pontos, c. 120 - 63 B.C. Bronze AE 22.5, SGCV II 3642, VF, 6.526g, 22.5mm, obverse aegis with Gorgon's head facing at center; reverse “AMI-SOU”, Nike, wears chiton, advances right with palm branch over left shoulder. Ex FORVM. I would call this specimen psychedelicPodiceps
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Amisos, PontusAE21, 80BC
Obv: Head of Gorgon in shield
Rev: Nike Advancing right
7.8 grams, 21mm
BMC 1189Jerome Holderman
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Amisos, Pontus, Time of Mithradates VI, ca. 80 BC.Obverse : Gorgonian head on shield facing.
Reverse : AMI-SOU, Nike advancing right, holding palm over shoulder, monograms above and below. Minted in Amisos of Pontos. Struck 85-655 BC. Ref: SNGBMC 1189.
EX ; Andreas Reich
From the Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam
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Amisos; Gorgon's head/ Nike r. AE 22Amisos, Pontos, Late 2nd - Early 1st Centuries B.C. AE 22mm. Aegis with Gorgon's head at center/ Nike walking right holding wreath and palm. Podiceps
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Amisos; Gorgon's head/ Nike r. AE 22Pontus, Amisos Ae 22mm, minted during the time of Mithradites, 119 - 63 B.C. Aegis with Gorgon's head at center. / Nike walking right holding wreath and palm. Sear 3642. Podiceps
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Anatolia-Pontos, Amisos, AE 21. 359-336 B.CPontos, Amisos 359-336 B.C
Obverse: Aegis, with Gorgon's head at center
Reverse: AMI-SOU, Nike advancing right carrying palm branch, monograms left and right. Macedonian Warrior
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Anatolia-Pontos, Amisos, AE 21. 359-336 B.CPontos, Amisos 359-336 B.C
Obverse: Aegis, with Gorgon's head at center
Reverse: AMI-SOU, Nike advancing right carrying palm branch, monograms left and right. Macedonian Warrior
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Antigonas 11 Gonatas Tetradrachm c 270 / 239 BC SOLDObv: Head of horned Pan left, wearing goat skin, lagobolon over shoulder, within double solid circle on Macedonian shield decorated with 7 stars with 8 rays within double crescents.
Rev: Ins: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield with Gorgoneion head and hurling thunderbolt. Helmet inner left, Rare MTY monogram inner right
Amphipolis Mint 17.10gm 30.5 mm
SOLDcicerokid
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Antigonos I monophthalmosKINGS of MACEDON. Antigonos I Monophthalmos. As king, 306/5-301 BC. Æ Unit (16mm, 4.56 g, 12h). Salamis mint. Struck under Demetrius I Poliorketes. Macedonian shield, boss decorated with facing gorgoneion / Macedonian helmet; kerykeion and monogram to lower left and right. Price 3159 (c. 323-315 BC); Zapiti & Michaelidou 7–8..ecoli
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Antiochos I, Macedonian shield/ Elephant; AE 18Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos I, 280 - 261 B.C. Mesopotamia, Carrhae mint, 18mm, 4.08g. Obverse: Macedonian shield decorated with gorgon's head. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ in ex, elephant walking right. Attribution: cf. SNG Spaer 257. Ex areich; photo credit areich
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Antiochus III 223-187 B.C.Seleucid Kingdom, Antiochus III 223-187 B.C. Ae 17.6~18.7mm. 4.43g. Obv: Macedonian shield with gorgoneion in central boss. Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ, Elephant advancing right; monogram A under belly. SC 1089.3; HGC 9, 490.ddwau
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Antiochus III 223-187 B.C.Seleucid Kingdom, Antiochus III 223-187 B.C. Ae 16.5~17.0mm. 4.73g. Obv: Macedonian shield with gorgoneion in central boss. Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ below, Elephant advancing right; Control mark under belly. Anchor above. SC 1089.3; HGC 9, 490.ddwau
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Antiochus III 223-187 B.C.Seleucid Kingdom, Antiochus III 223-187 B.C. (Ae 16.7~17.2mm. 3.93g., 17.4~17.6mm. 4.01g.) Obv: Macedonian shield with gorgoneion in central boss, dotted border. Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ below, Elephant advancing right,anchor above, dotted border; SC 1089; HGC 9, 490.ddwau
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Apollonia Pontica450 - 425 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.20 gm, 12-14 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Gorgon head facing with hair in tufts
Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or right - Full-Face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica450-400 B.C.
Silver drachm,
2.50 g., 14 mm.
Rev: Gorgoneion head facing, straight vertical hair with horizontal lines on her forehead
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
As featured in Forvm's Fake Coin Reports :-(Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica450 – 425 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.28 gm, 14 mm
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with straight vertical hair with wavy bangs
Obv.: Anchor; A to left, crayfish to right
Topalov Apollonia p. 588, 44
Sear p. 165, 1655
Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or right - Full-Face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica450 – 424 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.26 gm, 14.5 mm
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with
beaded hair in tuffs, surrounded by thin snakes
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655
Topalov Type 1. C. Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: Late Issues (450-424 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Description from Topalov Apollonia 2007Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica450 – 425 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.32 gm, 13.5 mm
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with
beaded hair, surrounded by thin snakes
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655
Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor, a crab as an additional symbol on the left, A on the right - Gorgon's Head" Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica480/478 – 470 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.24 gm., 14 mm.
Obv: Anchor; blank to left, crayfish to right
Rev.: Gorgon head facing in archaic Ionian style with hair in pellets
Topalov Apollonia p. 584, 38
BMC Mysia p.8, 3, Pl.II, 2
Topalov Type: Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: First Early Issues (480/478-470 B.C)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes on a curved stock. Image of a crab viewed from above on the right between the fluke and the stock. Letter “A” missing.
Rev.: Full-face Gorgon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Description from Topalov Apollonia 2007 Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica450 – 425 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.14 gm, 15 mm
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with wild hair and snakes
Obv.: Anchor; A to right, crayfish to left.
Topalov Apollonia p. 588, 44
Sear Vol. 1, p. 165, 1655
Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or right - Full-Face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.Jaimelai
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Apollonia PonticaObv: Gorgoneian head facing with wild hair and protruding tongue.
Rev: Anchor, A to left, crayfish to right.
Silver Drachm, Apollonia Pontica, Thrace, c. 400 - 350 BC
2.7 grams, 15 mm, 0°
GCV 1655Matt Inglima
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APOLLONIA PONTICA AR Drachm BMC IX, Black Sea 150-151, GorgonOBV: Gorgoneian facing with snakes for hair and a protruding tongue
REV: An anchor flanked by letter A and a crayfish
3.13g, 14-15mm
Minted 450-400 BCLegatus
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Apollonia Pontica drachmThrace; Apollonia Pontica AR drachm, 450–400 B.C. 2.91g. Obv: Anchor; A to left, crayfish to right. Rev.: Gorgoneion head facing. Sear GCV I: 1655 var (Sear describes obverse type with A to right and crayfish to left).Podiceps
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Apollonia Pontica DrachmObv: Anchor; A to left, crayfish to right. Rev.: Gorgoneion head facing. 2.91 g. Philoromaos
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 38 - Silver Drachm480 – 470 B.C.
3.25 gm., 13-15.5 mm.
Obv: Anchor; blank to left, crayfish to right
Rev.: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with single row pearl headdress
Topalov Apollonia p.584, 38
BMC Mysia p.8, 3, Pl.II, 2
Topalov Type: Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: First Early Issues (480/478-470 B.C)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes on a curved stock. Image of a crab viewed from above on the right between the fluke and the stock. Letter “A” missing.
Rev.: Full-face Gorgon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormally open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 38 - Silver Drachm480/478 – 470 B.C.
2.92 gm., 12.5-14 mm.
Obv: Anchor; blank to left, crayfish to right
Rev.: Gorgon head facing in archaic Ionian style with hair in pellets
Topalov Apollonia p. 584, 38
BMC Mysia p.8, 3, Pl.II, 2
Topalov Type: Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: First Early Issues (480/478-470 B.C)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes on a curved stock. Image of a crab viewed from above on the right between the fluke and the stock. Letter “A” missing.
Rev.: Full-face Gorgon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormally open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
These "Early-Issue" Medusa coins may have been reminted on the earlier swastika type Apollonia drachmas (from Topalov Apollonia 2007) Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 38 - Silver Drachm 480/478 – 470 B.C.
3.24 gm., 14 mm.
Obv: Anchor; blank to left, crayfish to right
Rev.: Gorgon head facing in archaic Ionian style with hair in pellets
Topalov Apollonia p. 584, 38
BMC Mysia p.8, 3, Pl.II, 2
Topalov Type: Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: First Early Issues (480/478-470 B.C)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes on a curved stock. Image of a crab viewed from above on the right between the fluke and the stock. Letter “A” missing.
Rev.: Full-face Gorgon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Description from Topalov Apollonia 2007
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 38 - Silver Drachm 480/478 – 470 B.C.
3.12 gm., 14 mm.
Obv: Anchor; blank to left, crayfish to right
Rev.: Gorgon head facing in archaic Ionian style with hair in pellets
Topalov Apollonia p. 584, 38
BMC Mysia p.8, 3, Pl.II, 2
Topalov Type: Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: First Early Issues (480/478-470 B.C)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes on a curved stock. Image of a crab viewed from above on the right between the fluke and the stock. Letter “A” missing.
Rev.: Full-face Gorgon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Description from Topalov Apollonia 2007
WARNING! Possible Black Cabinet candidate - very similar to Reid Goldsborough Apollonia Pontika New York Hoard Specimen # 40.
Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 38 - Silver Drachm480/478 – 470 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.36 gm., 15 mm.
Obv: Anchor; blank to left, crayfish to right
Rev.: Gorgon head facing in archaic Ionian style with hair in pellets
Topalov Apollonia p.584, 38 struck over Topalov Apollonia p. 566, 10
BMC Mysia p.8, 3, Pl.II, 2
Topalov Type 38: “Upright anchor, crab right - full-face Gorgon's head" first early issues” (480/478-470 B.C)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes on a curved stock. Image of a crab viewed from above on the right between the fluke and the stock. Letter “A” missing.
Rev.: Full-face Gorgon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormally open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
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Topalov Type 10: “Upright anchor with thin flukes and thin shaft – Swastika ia a concave square with four dolphins as additional symbols" (540-535/525 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with thin flukes and a thin stock. Side view of the additional symbol of a crab (or view from above) right, between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Schematic view of a swastika in sectors concave with arms bent to the left. A dolphin as an additional symbol in every one of the sectors. Dolphins’ heads point from the center of the swastika outwards.
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 42 - Silver Drachm 450 – 424 B.C.
3.26 gm, 14.5 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with beaded hair in tuffs, surrounded by thin snakes
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655
Topalov Type: Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: Late Issues (450-424 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Description from Topalov Apollonia 2007
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 42 - Silver Drachm 450 – 425 B.C.
3.32 gm, 13.5 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with beaded hair, surrounded by thin snakes
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655
Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor, a crab as an additional symbol on the left, A on the right - Gorgon's Head" Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 42 - Silver Drachm450 – 425 B.C.
3.28 gm, 15 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with beaded hair, surrounded by snakes
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655
Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor, a crab as an additional symbol on the left, A on the right - Gorgon's Head" Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle. Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 42 - Silver Drachm 450 – 424 B.C.
3.19 gm, 15.3 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with beaded hair in tuffs, surrounded by thin snakes
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655
Topalov Type: Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: Late Issues (450-424 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Description from Topalov Apollonia 2007 Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 43 - Silver Drachm Thracian Imitation450 – 425 B.C.
3.15 gm, 13-15 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crude crayfish to left and A to right
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with hair and snakes surrounding
Topalov Apollonia p. 588, 43
Topalov Type: Thracian Imitations of the Last Late issues of the type "Upright Anchor - Full-face Gorgon's Head" (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Schematic image of upright anchor, crab and lines similar to “A” and Δ
Rev.: Schematic image of full-face Gorgon's head.Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 44 - Silver Drachm450 - 425 B.C.
3.16 gm, 13-14 mm
Obv.: Anchor; A to left, crayfish to right
Rev: Gorgon head facing in tufts parted in middle
Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or right - Full-Face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 44 - Silver Drachm450 - 425 B.C.
3.13 gm, 13-15 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Gorgon head facing, narrow forehead, hair in tufts
Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or right - Full-Face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 44 - Silver Drachm450 - 425 B.C.
3.15 gm, 13.5 - 15 mm
Rev: Gorgon head facing with hair parted in the middle
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or right - Full-Face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.Jaimelai
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 44 - Silver Drachm450 – 425 B.C.
3.21 gm, 14 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Noble Attic Gorgon head facing with straight vertical hair with wavy bangs
Topalov Apollonia p. 588, 44; Sear 1655 var.
Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor, a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or on the right - Full-face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above and the letter “A” right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Description from Topalov Apollonia 2007Jaimelai
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