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I have been looking through my older coins as I have some time, and I have found some I'm sure I have misattributed when I was first into the hobby, and there are a couple I never identified. Over the coming days I will be posting some of these asking for your expert help. To begin, I have chosen a coin I have labeled as "unknown 3" (which should give you some indication of how many I was unable to identify). I really have no idea on this. What do you think?  |
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I'll have a stab at Gordian III and Tranquillina - might not be right but its certainly a good place to start.
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If indeed it is Gordian III then I would lean towards Moushmov 2959: Gordian III & Tranquillina AE27 of Anchialus, Thrace. AVT K M ANT GORDIANOC AUG CAB CEB TRANKULEINA, laureate head of Gordian right, facing draped bust of Tranquillina left / OULPIANWN AGCIALEWN, Serapis standing facing, head left, wearing long robes, holding short sceptre and raising right hand.
However, I am not certain of this. The lettering that is visible above Gordian's head just doesn't seem to match with the above reference.
On with the investigation
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I think your right - the lettering prob doesn't match that coin. I'm pretty sure we have '?V?A?' across the top.
The Emperor on yours does seem the have quite a beard too - not something common on the Gordians I've looked at to try and find a match.
We could also consider:
Caracalla & Domna / Geta
Phillip II & Serapis though not sure the headdresses match
I dont know much about these Emperors coins but will keep my eyes open for a match.
Edited by bobbyhelmet
08/04/2011 12:06 pm
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OK, I'm still working on it, but I think I may have identified it as a Macrinus and Diadumenian from Markianopolis, Moesia Inferior, possibly AMNG 720: Macrinus & Diadumenian AE 27mm of Markianopolis. Busts of Macrinus right, laureate, draped & cuirassed, & Diadumenian, left, bare-headed & draped / Serapis, in modius, facing, raising right hand & holding sceptre in left. But I'm still uncertain, especially about the reverse. What do you think?  |
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Well, I've run across another possibility: Markianopolis Mionnet 135v Septimius Severus & Julia Domna AE 27mm of Markianopolis. Vis à vis busts / you FL OULPIA NOU MARKIANOPOLITWNApollo standing facing, head right, with bow; E above altar left, branch with serpent right. However, I know my coin weighs only 5.6g and is only 22mm, which presents a problem when comparing the two coins. Anyone have any ideas? I'm running out of my repertoire here.  |
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And yet another possibility: From Ilion, with Lucius Verus on the left side and Marcus Aurelius on the right. The reverse shows Hector standing. Bellinger, Troy the Coins, T 158.  |
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Good work - I think the last (Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius) coin is the one.
The visible legend and busts on yours match it very well - as does the reverse.
I've looked on the web for other examples of this coin but not found any as yet. I'd say its 99% certain that thats your coin.
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Bobbyhelmet, I'm so glad you're here. I was beginning to think I was the only one working on this coin. Thanks for the confirmation. Now another problem. I guess you could call it a problem. I have been contacted by another member who has asked if I might want to trade this coin. But I have no idea of the worth. Any ideas?
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I'd been heading in the wrong direction with this one so unfortunately didn't come across anything worth posting. As far as value is concerned - now its IDed I personally believe its worth more than an 'unknown' worn bronze. All I can really offer by way of an estimate of worth is the following similar and similarly worn coin from wildwinds: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/...I_1713-o.jpghttp://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/...I_1713-r.jpgIt sold for $45 in 2006 - I'd say that that was prob about right for yours too. Edited by bobbyhelmet
08/06/2011 6:14 pm
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Bobbyhelmet, you come through everytime and I thank you. By the way, the name "Bobbyhelmet" wouldn't refer the police would it? I have more problem coins I will be posting soon, so I will be looking for your support  . |
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Your right, bobby helmet does refer to the police but I'm not an officer.
Look forward to seeing the rest of the 'unkowns', I prefer researching coins more than buying them these days. Think I'm more of a historian than a coin collector!
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Posted 08/03/2011 10:51 pm
