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Seleukos I Nikator Impressive. We don't often see coins of empires' founders posted. We might see an occasional Ardashir I and such, but rarely. Personally I've never managed it for my very narrow collecting focus. Arsaces I and Kamnaskires I have always eluded me.
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It was another happy accident Bob. I liked the bull reverse on the coin, and I didn't have a Medusa obverse. It was only when I started researching the coin, that I realised who Seleukos I Nikator actually was.
Jim
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This "Unknown Roman/India Princely States/Islamic Coin?", featuring a bull and camel caught my eye. Going by the diameter of 23mm, thickness of 4mm, and weight of 11.4g, it appears to be an AE Pentachalkon of Kujula Kadphises (circa 30 - 80 AD).  Kujula Kadphises (circa 30 - 80 AD) AE Pentachalkon Obverse: Humped bull walking right. Reverse: Camel, right. Kharosthi Ga above. |
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Good looking Kushan addition, Jim. I've liked this type for some time.
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It was the best looking example that was within my budget, Bob. When the seller offered a discount I couldn't resist.
Jim
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Nice looking coin Jim ...
I like the rendition of the reverse camel...
Two animals for the price of one!
Nice pick up...Paul
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Two animals for the price of one! Yes, it was nice to get a double bonus for the zoo, Paul.  Jim
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Another two in one, a horse reverse with a coiled serpent below. Philip II of Macedonia, father of Alexander III (The Great). The coin is said to have been struck to commemorate his Olympic Games victory.  Philip II Kingdom of Macedonia. 359-336 BC. Obverse: Head of Apollo right, wearing taenia. Reverse: Naked youth on horse prancing right on groundline, coiled serpent below. Reverse Inscription: ΦIΛIΠΠOY. Bronze. Diameter: 17 mm. Weight: 6 gr. |
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Another twofer. Neat serpent. Quite a menagerie you've got, Jim. I hope they're all house broken.
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I hope they're all house broken. Oh yes, all house trained, Bob. Thank goodness. I am amazed at the names and the histories that are behind these coins too. Jim
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Another horse reverse. This one of Philip V of Macedon. He was succeeded by his eldest son Perseus, who ruled as the last king of Macedon.  Philip V. AE18. Kingdom of Macedonia. 221-179 BC. Reference: Mamroth 1; Touratsoglou 16; Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Reverse: Philip on horse rearing right. Reverse Inscription: ΦI BA. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 5.1 gr. |
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Another nice Macedonian horse.  |
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Very nice looking coin Jim Lovely green patina and particularly like the reverse depiction of the horse..Paul |
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Thanks Bob and Paul. I was really pleased with that one when it arrived. Another addition to the zoo is this elephant reverse from the Seleukid Kingdom - Antiochos III Megas. Struck off centre, so not the best image of an elephant.  Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos III Megas. 223-187 B.C. Æ. Sardes. Laureate head of Apollo right / elephant standing left; to left, anchor. BAΣIΛEΩΣ above, ANTIOXOY below. Diameter 13mm. Weight 2.77 gr. REF: SC 979; HGC 9. |
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Another two in one from the menagerie. A Demetios I Soter serrate, with a horses head left, and an elephants head right.  Seleukid Kingdom, Demetrios I Soter AE Serrate 162-150 BC. 16.2mm. No legend, horse's head left / (BAΣI)ΛEΩΣ (ΔH)MHTΡEY, Elephant's head right. SNG Israel 1302; Sear 7028. |
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