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Hi Everyone, My name is Amitav Paul and I am from Kolkata,India. I received a copper coin and I was told this piece is a fragment of a copper coin from Roman empire but I would appreciate if anyone can give valuable input and little more details for me to able to understand about the piece of coin. I would really appreciate everyone's help and guidance. Thanks.   |
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 to CCF. Someone will be along soon to help you. John1  |
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Huh, it looks pretty, but I don't think it's Roman, or at least not Roman imperial. (Could in principle be a provincial.) I'd have guessed Indian, but the K makes me wonder if it's actually Greek. And someone will probably be along soon to explain why it's actually a 2nd century demichalkos from Kyleopolis or whatever. Incidentally, how large is the fragment? EDIT: also, to CCF! Edited by january1may
06/04/2020 1:11 pm
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New Member
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I actually received this piece from one of my friend from Ukraine,so probably not an Indian coin. But I can't say...experts comments will be greatly helpful.
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I actually received this piece from one of my friend from Ukraine,so probably not an Indian coin. ...I thought it looked familiar. It looks almost like it's from Pantikapaion; an actual Pantikapaion coin wouldn't have that K there, but it could be from one of the neighboring towns. I'm guessing that it probably used to depict a bow case. I'll try to look it up; will respond if I find a plausible answer. |
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OK, found a plausible answer on Wildwinds: Quote:
Olbia, Thrace-Sarmatia. AE22, 310-280 BC. 10.24 g. Horned bearded river-god Borysthenes left. / OΛBIO, Bow in case; above axe; KI monogram above. SNG Cop.85var (monog.); Sear SG 1685; BMC 10; SNG BM Black Sea 467. (It's the second to last entry on the list, immediately above the words "Julia Domna".) Edited by january1may
06/04/2020 4:09 pm
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New Member
India
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I sincerely appreciate your finding and help. Got to know the coin's root :)
A humble thanks to you !
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Russian Federation
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Um, quick question: would it be a problem if I decide to post those photos on my blog at some point?
(I would probably link to this thread, but I can't guarantee it.)
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to the Community! |
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Nice i.d. work there, J1M.
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Um, quick question: would it be a problem if I decide to post those photos on my blog at some point?
(I would probably link to this thread, but I can't guarantee it.)
--It's fine with me...I think I owe you that much :)
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New Member
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Thank you everyone for such a warm welcome. I am grateful to all here !!
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