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Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 09/20/2014 10:25 pm While I was photographing some coins, I came across this one in my collection. For one reason or another I had not "played" with it in a while and it felt totally new and unfamiliar. I also noticed that I have quite a few Athena reverses from a wide geographical area. This denomination is called a double Victorianus. Approx. 6.3 g x 23 mm the coin features The head of Zeus left. On the reverse the names GOROGANES and SOSIPATROS with the likeness of Athena advancing right with shield and spear. The coin is fine silver minted in the second century BC by the Thessalian League in central Greece. Thessaly was annexed by the Romans after the defeat of Macedon in 196 BC until becoming part of the Province of Macedonia in 146 bc. Report this Post to the Staff

chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4981 Posts	Posted 09/20/2014 10:31 pm what a great lookin' coin AN...I don't remember that one. glad you did a reshoot. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/20/2014 10:42 pm I don't recall seeing this one either, I haven't heard of this type. Very nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 09/20/2014 10:43 pm Since I was talking about Athena reverses, I "played" with this and decided to tweak the photo a little... Indo-Greek Kingdom Bactria, Asia Menander I (165/55 - 130 BC) AR Drachm 18 mm x 2.42 g Obverse: BASILEWS SWTHPOS ÎœÎ•NANDPOY, Heroic bust of Menander left, holding spear and wearing helmet, diadem and aegis (sometimes described as Pallas). Reverse: Karosthi inscription - Maharajasa tratarasa menadrasa, Athena, advancing right, brandishing thunderbolt in raised right hand and holding shield on left arm, monogram in the left field. Pushkalavati mint, chief workshop. Note: Struck on a large flan, rare this nice! Edited by Ancientnoob 09/20/2014 10:44 pm Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/20/2014 10:58 pm Menander is one of my favorites, I want one of his tetradrachm. This is a nice coin well centered with clear legends. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4981 Posts	Posted 09/20/2014 11:15 pm indeed, excellent menander. just got done marking some possible targets now that vcoins is back up...there were a couple menander silvers in there. Report this Post to the Staff
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