Guess The Emperor, Caesar, Or Empress

Oh, I forgot to credit the photo. It's from Frank S. Robinson, http://www.fsrcoin.com/a.html

BAKTRIA, Demetrios I, 205-171 BC, Tet., Bust rt in elephant scalp head-dress/Naked Herakles stg facg, KAP monogram, S7526 (£850); AEF/VF, well centered & struck, subtle traces of smoothing in fields under a pleasant purplish grey tone; excellent bold portrait. Impressive example of this highly desirable type. (A GVF with lt scrs brought $5175, CNG 6/06; VF $4887, CNG 5/12.)

Lots of interesting coins up for auction right now, including this one.

Ask and shall receive...
Asia, Bactria
Demetrios I (200-185 BC)
AE Trichalkon 12.83 g x 29.5 mm
Obverse: 3/4 facing bust of the elephant. Cowbell around neck.
Reverse: Caduceus BASILEWS DHMHTPIOY monogram AG.
ref:BN Bact. 5 D; Mitchiner, Indogreek Typ 108; SNG ANS
Note: Rare, Very nice.

Very cool! I'll have to keep an eye out for some of these. Will add it to the list, right under the other coin you recently posted that I want-- the cow riding a dolphin coin. Cracks me up. You have some fabulous coins.

And I think you're up, Anoob. I'm heading off to bed, early day tomorrow. Have a good night, everyone!

This will be hard.

I will make it fair...

This coin is in high grade and even if you are familiar with the type it would be difficult to tell from just the portrait. SO on the basis of "coin fun" I will clearly show the kings "name" Muuahahahahahaha!

And from the darkness he and guessed the right emperor. (or read his name)


Nice job Chris! Your go!

Kushan Empire
Kanishka I (127 - 151 AD)
AE Didrachm (1/2 unit)
22.07 mm x 8.15g
obv.Growned diademed king std. r. holding spear, sacrificing at altar left. corrupt Greek...bAONANOPAO KA...N.bKIKOpANo
rev.Goddess Nana standing right, nimbate holding bowl and protome of animal.
Bactrian legend left NANAPAO, Tamgha (name of Kanishka) right field.

Caracalla?