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leemjvd

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What Do These Standards Carry ?
« on: January 04, 2010, 08:23:46 am »
Hi All,


May the new year bring us all lotsa coins !

Can anybody explain what this 'Omega' sign stands for on top of these standards ? THANKS
(Obverse legend may not be complete)

Bronze - 19-20 mm – 3,7 grams - Die axis 06:00.

M ANT [GOR]DIΑΝΟS AV (M.Ant. Gordianos Av -  Augustus).
Bust of radiate, cuirassed and paludamentum wearing emperor facing right.

N-IK-A-I / EON (Nikaieon - Of the Nicaeans).
First half of legend between the three stylized army standards.

Provincially minted in Nicaea, Bithynia.
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Re: What Do These Standards Carry ?
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2010, 08:54:18 am »
A wreath most likely.
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leemjvd

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Re: What Do These Standards Carry ?
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2010, 07:16:24 am »
Thanks Areich !

I wondered if it was a legion-sign

Greetz !
Michael
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