Roman Thrace - Ae15 Of Rhometalces And Augustus

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Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 05/03/2018 7:38 pm Seller had a bunch of really nice lots; I had ebay bucks to burn. I put in a lot of bids, but sadly only won one 8 coin lot. I'm still thrilled just to get this one coin for the price I paid! Augustus and Rhoemetalkes, Thrace, 12 BC - 12 AD AE 15, 4.25 gr. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΡOIMHTAΛKOY, diademed head of Rhoimetalkes right KAIΣAΡOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, bare head of Augustus right, large capricorn leaping right with globe before forefeet, in right field. RPC I 1719. Hailing from a long line of kings, Rhoemetalces I became the regent for his young nephew Rhescuporis I in 48 BC. Rhescuporis was slain in battle in 13 BC against a revolting tribal leader, but Augustus put down the rebellion in 12 BC and installed Rhoemetalces as king. Rhoemetalces was a loyal supporter of Augustus, featuring him on most of his coinage. He died of natural causes in 12 AD. Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/03/2018 7:45 pm Nice coin, I have several of these with the jugate bust and signal bust but mine doesn't have the Hippocampus. Excellent find. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34427 Posts	Posted 05/03/2018 8:59 pm Nice pick-up! Any thoughts about what is on Rhoimetalkes' cheek? I assume not a purposeful part of the design. "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
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 05/03/2018 11:31 pm Nice pickup, with an excellent rendition of the capricorn. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 05/04/2018 1:45 pm Thanks all! @Spence, I'll need to look at it more closely in person, but I think that's just a hit on Rhoemetalces' cheek. And @Ron, I would love to see your examples if you have images handy! Report this Post to the Staff
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