An Interesting Attribution Challenge.

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DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/30/2012 8:01 pm I ran across this coin, described as "Macedon--Pella, Head of Athena". However, I clearly read AVG, and the portrait more resembles a Roman emperor. As a Roman colonial city, Colonia Iulia Augusta Pella, was established during the rule of Augustus. I have searched on Wildwinds for a match to no avail, so I'm attempting to guess the age by the bust--if possible. I'm thinking Tiberius--any other ideas? 18 mm; 6.9 gm Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/30/2012 8:08 pm This appears to be the same type I posted back on the 19Th. It's a Semis of Augustus from Philippi, Macedonia, RPC# 1656. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/30/2012 8:26 pm Wow--nice coincidence there! It sure resembles both yours and the coin on Wildwinds: PARIUM. Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, AE (4.37g). Obv: AVG, bare head of Augustus right Rev: Two colonists ploughing with a pair of oxen right. RPC 1565 (uncertain, Philippi?); SNG BN 1439. Report this Post to the Staff
Doucet Pillar of the Community United States 1315 Posts	Posted 01/30/2012 8:31 pm There is one here http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/walli...dProduct=533 like echizento suggests that has a very similar bust. But your coin is smaller and heavier. Report this Post to the Staff
ancientcoinguy Pillar of the Community United States 842 Posts	Posted 01/30/2012 9:11 pm I also have this same coin but it is so worn you can no longer see AVG on the obverse. On the reverse the colonists are gone, too. Basically mine is just a bust with oxen on the back. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/30/2012 9:23 pm Doucet, thanks for that link too. Wow, they want $185 more than the OP coin. Nice portrait, but I'll pass. Report this Post to the Staff
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