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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Michael van der Lee on March 07, 2023, 03:12:49 am
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Hi Everybody,
I recently bougth this coin from Tyana : Bronze - Ø 18-19 mm - 6,3 grams - Die axis 11:00.
1. [AY KAI]C TRAI AΔPIA-NOC [CEBACTOC]
Bust of laureate (?) head of emperor in the bloom of his life facing right
2. TYAN[EΩN T Π T IE]P ACY AY / ЄT - KA
Athena, draped, standing full front facing right holding, right arm outstretched, holding shield and
spear.
When was his KA year ? For what date does it stand ?
Thanks for helping out !
Regards
Michael
Netherlands
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Usually Tyana has counted regnal years. Isn't is actually ET IA? Then it would be the 11th regnal year = AD 128/9.
Cheers
Jochen
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Greek numerals are here:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=greek%20dates
if it is KA here:
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/3/2959
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... if it is KA here: ...
This type is documented only for years K and KA, so with high probability it is KA :).
Regards
Altamura
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THANKS ALL !