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Author Topic: Roman provincial - Antoninus riding horse?  (Read 415 times)

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Dave S3

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Roman provincial - Antoninus riding horse?
« on: September 24, 2021, 11:31:47 pm »
This is a pretty average coin, the aspect that has be particularly curious is what is the horse rider holding? It does not look like a spear, at a guess I'd say potted plant!

I am fairly sure it is Antoninus Pius or Marcus Aurelius, although I have not seen this portrait style for either of them; strong facial lines and a large nose; I'd have guessed Nerva on the portrait. Very different to the other emperors who used "ANTΩNINOC" on their coins (Elagabalus and Caracalla). The first half of the inscription is unclear; at a guess I'd say "AVTHRYIPN", but the coin has heavy corrosion so that is indistinct. The right side is very clear however, it certainly says ANTΩNINOC.

The reverse depicts a man wearing an odd helmet (Phyrigian?) walking his horse right. Much of the inscription is indistinct, possibly it says "???NTHNΩN", there looks to be a magistrate name under the horse, but it is entirely indistinct. The horse rider seems to have a potted plant in his right hand, held in his lap, and his right hand is holding the reins.

The coin is 19mm wide and weighs 3.8g.

Any help is appreciated!


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David

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Re: Roman provincial - Antoninus riding horse?
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2021, 05:32:52 am »
Thank you Ralf! Very much appreciated.

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