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Help to identify greek-roman coin ?

Verfasst: Di 22.01.13 13:02
von aidab
Hello,

I would appreciate any help to identify this greek-roman ? coin. In one side I can distinct two female ? figures face to face and in the other side there ia a bust facing right (divinity / emperor ?)
Thanks in advance.

Diamm.: 22-23 mm Weight: 6,7 gr.

Re: Help to identify greek-roman coin ?

Verfasst: Di 22.01.13 13:56
von areich
Smyrna in Ionia. The two Nemeses are a typical reverse. The obverse shows the personification of the Roman Senate IEPA CYNKLHTOC. Struck under Roman rule, a so-called pseudo-autonomous coin.

See here for a similar example:

http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=159369

Here's the same type but earlier, as is obvious from the style:

http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=194023

Re: Help to identify greek-roman coin ?

Verfasst: Mi 23.01.13 12:05
von aidab
Thanks a lot for such fast&excellent information