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Offline Mike C2

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Caracalla Tetradrachm Tyre-Unusual legend on Obv
« on: January 06, 2019, 07:49:50 am »
Dear Members;
I post this Caracalla Tetradrachm Tyre with Unusual legend on Ob:AVT KAI    ANTWNICE[sic] instead of ANTWNINOC CE
26,4mm-10.6g-6h
Prieur 1535 var legend Obv Thanks for all contributions
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Re: Caracalla Tetradrachm Tyre-Unusual legend on Obv
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2019, 07:31:10 am »
What's the meaning of such error in  Obv. legend title?
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Re: Caracalla Tetradrachm Tyre-Unusual legend on Obv
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2019, 08:36:13 am »
Well, it is only an error if you expect names should always be complete on ancient coins. In this case, the engraver probably got to "Antoni..." and realised that there wasn't enough room left for NOC and CE. He then decided to abbreviate the name Antoninus and put in CE (for SEbastos=Augustus), rather than omit the imperial title to complete the personal name Antoninus.
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Re: Caracalla Tetradrachm Tyre-Unusual legend on Obv
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2019, 06:00:02 pm »
thanks +++
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