Author Topic: Greek AEs (Read 25055 times)

Pscipio · « **on:** July 11, 2007, 09:34:41 am »

Here's a new Greek AE for my collection:

Philip II. AE17, 359-336 BC, Macedonian mint.
Obv: diademed head of Apollo right.
Rev: FILIPPOY above naked youth on horseback right, spearhead below.
17 mm, 6.41 g
SNG ANS 850

An extremely common issue, yet stylewise, it's the nicest I could find, and the patina is breathtaking in hand (albeit there are somy tiny spots of corrosion behind Apollo's head). I originally mainly got it for the patina and the Apoll since on the dealer's pic, the reverse looked pretty worn, so what a surprise when I received the coin and actually saw the horse in its true condition and style!

Lars

Dapsul · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:04:02 am »

So you're going horse-hunting now? Attractive piece.

Frank

slokind · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2007, 12:20:33 pm »

I think these are among the most underrated bronzes, the ones from good mints. They often have the remains of fine patina, but I have never seen one as pretty as yours. One like yours is rarer than a two-week emperor. I have half a dozen of them, none nearly so nice, but each one different: of course having a head and a horse, but the dies are different. Congrats. Pat

gallienus1 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2007, 09:20:15 am »

A very nice Apollo and horse Lars, and so well set in that lovely light green patina!

Regards'
Steve

Pscipio · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2007, 02:45:12 pm »

Thank you for the comments! I now changed the title of this thread to "Greek AE's", maybe it will become something similar to the little provincials thread.

Here's a new one for my collection:

Amisos, Pontus, AE20, ca. 120-63 BC (time of Mithradates).
Obv: laureate head of Zeus right.
Rev: eagle standing left, head right, wings spread, on thunderbolt, AMISOY below, monogramm in left field.
19-20 mm, 8.97 g
RG var. (different monograms), Hunter 9 (different monogram)

I especially like Zeus' head on this one.

Lars

CANTANATRIX · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2007, 08:43:32 pm »

Nice-Zeus looks very majestic!

Andy

Pscipio · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2007, 09:22:16 am »

Thank you Andy! Here's one more that came in for my collection today; different era, different region:

Alaisa (?), Sicily, AE23, ca. 360-340 BC.
Obv: Griffin on ground line galloping left.
Rev: Horse on ground line prancing left, bridle loose, KAINON below (off flan).
20-23 mm, 9.17 g
Hunter p. 165, 1 (dated 340 BC)

Hunter notes: "This town was the rallying-point of the Sikels and Sicanians who allied themselves with Timoleon against the Carthaginians. Nos. 1-3 may have been minted there at that time. But the attribution is by no means certain."

Lars

arizonarobin · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2007, 01:18:57 pm »

Lars- What a wonderful coin! It's always a pleasure to see your Greek additions.

Pscipio · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2007, 07:18:25 am »

Thank you Robin! Here's a new one again, a tiny bronze:

Plakia, Mysia, AE11, 4. Century BC.
Obv: turreted head of Cybele right.
Rev: Lion with prey in claws right, PLAKIA above, grain-ear below.
11 mm, 1.94 g
SNG Aulock 1432, SNG Cop. 545

Lars

bakkar · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2007, 05:27:47 pm »

This is a good topic Lars,
I hope I have a good digital camera to deal
with this 14mm Ionian AE

Bakkar

Pscipio · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2007, 05:46:02 pm »

I knew you're a lover of nice bronzes, too!

Lars

Pscipio · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2007, 06:58:49 pm »

Leukai, Ionia, AE16, ca. 350-300 BC.
Obv: laureate head of Apollo left.
Rev: Swan standing left with open wings, turning his head back, cleaning his feathers, LEO below, ARISTAGORAS above.
15-16 mm, 3.61 g

I have been looking for a nice (and affordable) example of this type for quite a while and am very happy with this one. This is a most remarkable reverse, I think: most catalogues describe the Swan as simply turning his head back, but to me it clearly looks as if he is cleaning his feathers. Fascinating!

Footnote: I would be grateful if somebody could provide a reference number for this issue with the name of the magristrate Aristagoras.

Lars

Akropolis · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2007, 07:45:54 pm »

A masterpiece, IMHO.
PeteB

Pscipio · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2007, 09:05:18 am »

Philip II. AE17, 359-336 BC, Macedonian mint.
Obv: diademed head of Apollo right.
Rev: FILIPPOY above naked youth on horseback right, bukranion below.
16-17 mm, 5.68 g

I have no idea why this one was unsold in a major European auction (at a very low estimate) - lucky me! I love the style, which is better than usually seen on this common issue and maybe even nicer than on the first specimen in this thread, especially on Apollo's head and on the horse rider.

Lars

gordian_guy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2007, 01:40:54 pm »

Lars,

Very nice, your collection of Greek bronzes is growing nicely.

c.rhodes

Pscipio · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2007, 08:15:25 am »

Thank you! I happened to get another one these days, a Himera Hemilitron. I got it at a ridiculously low price, probably because the seller's pic was pretty ugly, but one thing it did show was that the coin has no wear, so I gave it a try - and was pleasantly surprised when I got it (it appears less rough in hand than on the pic), even though the strike is slightly off-center.

Himera, Sicily, Hemilitron, 420-407 BC.
Obv: head of Nymph left, six pellets before (off flan).
Rev: six pellets in wreath.
15-16 mm, 2.67 g
SNG ANS 186, Calciati I 35

Lars

Potator II · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2007, 09:01:05 am »

Hi Lars,

This is really a great coin. Greek bronzes tend to become popular these days. Probably people are getting bored with the fear of getting ripped off with fake Greek silvers ?
I've got some myself that I particularly cherish (I'll uptdate that gallery as soon as possible to show proper pics)

Congratulations for a nice find
Regards
Potator

Nico · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2007, 07:27:48 am »

Beautiful greeks, Lars

Nico

Roland Mueller · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2007, 12:28:57 pm »

Beautiful coins indeed!! I'm very happy that you have found the way to the ancient greeks. They are the highlight of all numismatical sections.

Gruss
Roland

Pscipio · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2007, 02:02:50 pm »

Thanks Nico and Roland, I'm glad to see you two online again!

Here's an addition to my collection I am quite happy with, even though the coin is pretty worn:

Gryneion (Gyrneion), Aeolis, AE16, 4.-3. Century BC.
Obv: laureate, three-quarter facing head of Apollo.
Rev: GYPNHWN, mussel shell.
15-16 mm, 3.93 g
SNG Cop. 202, SNG von Aulock 7689

It's interesting that while Herodot spells the city name as Gryneion, it is spelled as Gyrneion on the coins.

Lars

areich · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2007, 03:08:37 pm »

I feel that this coin is worthy of this thread:

Pergamon, Mysia, ca. 300 BC
AE10, 0.84g
obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion-skin headdress
rev: head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet, ΠEP below

BMC 33, SNG Cop 323

Andreas

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Potator II · « **Reply #21 on:** October 18, 2007, 04:50:54 pm »

Hi,

If I may add one or two myself, here they are :

# 1 - Syracuse Agathokles 317-289 BC
SYPAKOSYWN. Head of Kore left
Bull butting left, two dolphins and linked VA in field
6.0 gr, 20 mm
Ref : Sear #1195 var

# 2 - Siculo-Punic, AE16
264-241 BC
Head of Tanit left
Horse right and palm tree
1.75 gr, 16 mm
Ref : SNG Cop. 111

Regards
Potator

slokind · « **Reply #22 on:** October 18, 2007, 06:45:33 pm »

Oh, that Syracuse bull is beautiful! Pat L.

Molinari · « **Reply #23 on:** October 19, 2007, 08:45:30 am »

Here is my personal favorite. I love small AE's, and I love the man-faced bull- so it's really the perfect coin for me. I know the glare is awful, but I'm working on my photography!

By the way, awesome thread!

NJM

Pscipio · « **Reply #24 on:** October 24, 2007, 01:15:40 pm »

Here's a new one I acquired last week:

Mamertinoi, Pentonkion, 220-200 BC
obv: laureate head of Zeus right.
Rev: MAMERTINÙN, naked Heros advancing right, holding shield and spear; P (mark of value) to right.
24-26 mm, 10.14 g
SNG ANS 441

Lars

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