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Novicius Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1168 Posts	Posted 05/10/2020 9:49 pm This coin caught my eye, due to what looked like an anchor countermark. It was listed as Antiochus I Soter. Circa 281-261 BC. Aï Khanoum mint. The anchor however looks more like an upturned "W" than the usual Seleucid anchor. Does anyone know who would have used such a countermark? There is a similar coin, also with the anchor countermark, listed on VCoins here: https://www.vcoins.com/it/stores/sh...Default.aspx Antiochus I Soter. Circa 281-261 BC. Aï Khanoum mint. Obverse: Head of Athena in crested helmet right. Reverse: Nike advancing left, holding wreath; c/m: anchor within oval incuse. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ. Diameter: 18mm. Weight: 6.82gr. SC 453. Report this Post to the Staff

louisvillekyshop CCF Advertiser United States 1312 Posts	Posted 05/11/2020 06:21 am Perhaps just a future ruler of the same kingdom wanting to revalue the coin? Here is another one: https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=5995817 Edited by louisvillekyshop 05/11/2020 06:21 am Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21789 Posts	Posted 05/11/2020 07:31 am Excellent sleuthing! Report this Post to the Staff
Novicius Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1168 Posts	Posted 05/11/2020 7:05 pm Quote: Perhaps just a future ruler of the same kingdom wanting to revalue the coin? Here is another one: All the ones seen so far have the anchor in the same position, so there appears to be a theme. Yours is a logical explanation, so thank you @louisvillekyshop. Report this Post to the Staff
louisvillekyshop CCF Advertiser United States 1312 Posts	Posted 05/12/2020 6:41 pm I posted one I had up as you got me curious about looking to see if I had any. Report this Post to the Staff
Novicius Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1168 Posts	Posted 05/13/2020 7:48 pm Quote: I posted one I had up as you got me curious about looking to see if I had any. Another one with the same configuration, and the anchor countermarks appear to be deliberately placed. They possibly cover an earlier mark, so adding weight to your earlier explanation. Jim Report this Post to the Staff
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