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I just won this set of Augustus from the CNG auction. I have never seen this type before. CNG had several of these for Augustus and so I made it a goal to grab one. This coin was part of the Michel Prieur collection and I have always wanted at least one from his collection of provincial coins. In particular, I like the style of the Antioch coins. I also like the fact that this coin was purchased by Michel Prieur from Richard McAlee. In fact, this coin is illustrated in "The coins of Roman Antioch". This coin will have special place in my provincial 12 Caesars set. SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.56 g, 12h). In the name and types of the Seleucid king Philip I Philadelphus. Dated year 26 of the Caesarean Era (24/23 BC). Obv: Diademed head of Philip I right within fillet border Rev: Zeus Nicephorus seated left; monogram to inner left and below throne, ςK (date) and thunderbolt in exergue; all within wreath. Prieur 19; McAlee 19 (this coin illustrated); RPC I 4142; SC 2491.16; HGC 9, 1360p. Toned, some porosity and surface striations. Fine. Rare, seven known to Prieur, and two in CoinArchives. From the Michel Prieur Collection, purchased privately from Richard McAlee. CNG E-Auction 451 Lot 272 September 4, 2019  |
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It looks very similar to my Philip I, in fact I would have mistaken it for one of his. Very nice addition.  |
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Thanks Ron. I really like your Phillip I.
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The Romans used in the beginning the type of the tetradrachmes of the Seleucids.there are some differences in the face of the obverse but it is easier by the date on the reverse .why Prieur says there are only 7 know it has to be for tjhe year ,one of the last for this type I think, but I can t check it now ,not being at home. But it is a very nice coin with a wonderful pedigree, congrats.albert
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Many thanks Albert for the kind comments.
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Was looking for one of these years ago before the collecting focus became too narrow. Never took the plunge, but have always liked the type. Nice one, Andrew.
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to compare : philippos and augustus .First Philippos , then Augustus . Philippos : date illisible , between 93 -83 Augustus : date ΘΚ : 29 : 21/20 , Prieur 22 . as you see , there is a difference in the images . albert     |
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Albert, thanks very much for the link and the comparison photos. I appreciate your taking the time to do this. I am going to order a copy from my library at work. It is in JSTOR but the entire article is not available electronically.
Best,
Andrew
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