The Face I Know ...... It's The Place I Don't !

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 9 / Views: 1,091
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 02/02/2018 1:11 pm The brief description read Roman Provincial I think Greek Imperial is more accurate ...... Well I recognize the handsome face easy enough ! But what is the place ? And what is it depicted on the reverse ? The emperor seated left seems logical enough but who is standing in front ? Bronze 29-30mm 16.17 grams Harshly cleaned is an understatement ! Still has decent eye appeal though I can now edit and add the proper attribution ! KINGS of THRACE Rhoemetalces III with Gaius (Caligula) C Æ 29-30mm 16.17 grams Struck AD 38-41 Obv. GAIW KAISARI GERMANIKW SEBASTW laureate head of Gaius (Caligula) left Rv BASILE US ROIMHTALKAS KOTUWS Gaius seated left on curule chair presenting diadem in right hand to Rhoemetalces standing right, cradling spear in left arm and receiving diadem in right hand. RPC I 1722 BMC 1-2; SNG Copenhagen Very rare indeed ! Any ideas appreciated It has me stumped Edited by FVRIVS RVFVS 02/02/2018 2:27 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/02/2018 1:39 pm Perhaps?: http://coinproject.com/coin_detail.php?coin=285067 Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/02/2018 1:41 pm Man, check out the hammer price on that one: https://www.cNGCoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=114868 Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 02/02/2018 1:56 pm Nicely done ! I had an inkling that the Balkans were the right direction. I had eliminated just about every other area by style. Not that mine compares with CNG but ...... I like €36.5 better ! No 15% buyers premium either. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 02/02/2018 5:05 pm Another proof that you can guess the emperor or personage from the portrait. I've always thought that was remarkable. So I remarked... Nice snag for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/02/2018 5:57 pm Not a $1000 coin in that condition, but still a rare example to pick up is the price is right. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 02/02/2018 5:58 pm What I find far more remarkable is that it took Bob L mere minutes to identify the coin ! The portrait was easy even for an old fool like me ! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34427 Posts	Posted 02/02/2018 8:24 pm Quote: What I find far more remarkable is that it took Bob L mere minutes to identify the coin ! It has happened so many times, that I cease to find it remarkable anymore. @bobL is the coin whisperer. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
january1may Pillar of the Community Russian Federation 5176 Posts	Posted 02/02/2018 9:10 pm Nice! I have two Caligula provincials... apparently of the same type (not the one in the OP, but from a different client kingdom). Funnily, I had the first one unidentified for quite a while (considered posting it on CCF, but couldn't get a good photo), and then bought the second one (in a different place) because I read "Germanikos" on it and (correctly) guessed that it meant the coin must have been from the 1st century. Then, the day I figured out the second coin, I happened to stumble on the first, and went "wait, that looks familiar"... lo and behold, it was the exact same type (and even part of the "Germanikos" legend was visible). That said, the two coins are extremely different in size and, especially, weight - so much, in fact, that attributing them to the same type feels weird. I really should post that pair on CCF eventually. I think I even made some photos - I just need to pass them through the optimizer. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 02/03/2018 02:44 am Yes yes Post them right here if you are feeling lazy You never can have too many Caligula's posted around here ..... I am starting to feel like the year is AD 41 ....... all over again ! Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 9 / Views: 1,091

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: World Coins and Currency Forums Forum: Ancient, Greek, Roman, and Medieval Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.27 seconds to rattle this change.