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NIKE Sicily, Kamarina. AR litra, 11mm, 0.56g, 9h; c. 461-440/35 BC.Obv.: Nike flying left; below, swan standing left; all within wreath.Rev.: KAMAPI-NAION; Athena standing left, holding spear; at her feet, shield. Reference: Westermark & Jenkins series 2C; SNG ANS 1212-6. Ex: John Anthony The ancient city of Kamarina was originally founded by Syracuse in the 6th century BC, but destroyed some 50 years later. It was rebuilt in 461 by the Genoans, under the Olympic charioteer Psaumis. Kamarina takes its place in the annals of weird history with the following episode. The people were plagued by a mysterious disease, which was widely thought to originate in the swamp north of the city. It was suggested that the swamp be drained, but the city’s oracle advised against it, as the swamp protected the city from invaders. The inhabitants rejected the oracle’s advice, drained the swamp, and were immediately invaded and exterminated by the Carthaginians.Here is a litra minted during the safe, swampy days of the 5th century, with lovely detail all around and what they call a “find patina,” that is, only lightly cleaned and darkly toned. Next: Athena - full body

Well done. I really like those coins, Cuke!

So cool Erin! Like my Tetartemorions, you know I really enjoy those tiny coins! So amazing how they did the die-cutting on such tiny dies! Hey, go post your cool Frog in my Frog, Amphibians, and Aquatic Critters Thread! You have an awesome version!

Cool Phrygian Helmet on Mithradates: PONTOS Amisos85-65 BCEÆ24 12.2gMithradates VI as Perseus r Phrygian helmetPegasos grazing lMalloy 33b HGC 7 239

I always liked this helmet version... kinda cool. Carthage Empire HelmetCarthage Iberia 218-208 BCE AE 13 1/4 Calco Barcid Military Mint 2nd Punic War Tanit Helmet

PERDIKKOS II MAKEDONPerdikkos II 454-413 BCEAR heavy tetrobol 2.4g 15mm 12h mint 437-431 BChorseman holding two spears prancingForepart Lion in incuse squareRaymond 184ff SNG ANS 47ff

Yeah, I miss @Bing... would enjoy his posts HERE. CT folks seem to notice not as many postings in Ancients area. Your coins are super, @Ryro! Nice sub-set ! I have a few more that I will post. Fun stuff! OH! And I REALLY like that MONKEY! 😄

VERY cool vid. And I am a big MFB fan. Nice Avatar @Agricantus. Wish I could translate the lyrics, but the music is really cool to listen too. Inspiring, but mellow!

Wow, @antwerpen2306, thanks for the Posting! I really enjoy the detail and the great coins. VERY nice finds! Thank you for the writeup. I have none of the wonderful Denarii that you posted! I do not have a Denarius of Sextus Atilius Saranus, however, I think I have one of his earlier relatives... Roman Republic, c. 148 BC, bronze as of M.ATILI SARAN, 31 mm, 23.95 grams. Obverse: Laureate bust of Janus. Reverse: ROMA|I|M.ATILI, prow r. Reference: Crawford 214/2a

I enjoy the History of Alexander III Makedon, called The Great. However, I am not worried that there will beau coup postings of that incredible character! (Even my Avatar name is a derivative from Alexander III) I would like to have a thread focused on the Makedonwn Kings leading up to Alexander... listing the Kings of Makedon: Here is an early King of Makedon... of the Argead Dynasty (808 - 305 BCE)... Starting with Caranus and ending with Philip III / Alexander IV... yeah, 500 years of those guys! Makedon Alexander I 498-454 BCE AR Obol 10mm 0.75g Horse standing right, Quadripartite incuse square Seller's attribution: Kingdom of Macedonia, Alexander I, Obol, VF(30-35), Silver, SNG ANS:32, PLEASE POST YOUR MAKEDONIAN / MACEDONIAN KINGS PRIOR to ALEXANDER III The Great.

Awesome! I was wondering when you were going to unleash the head warmers!

Lol, yes, can BOTH!

Does Augustus’ wife count? RI Alexandria Livia, w Augustus Diobol CE 1-2 Æ 23.5mm 7.46g. Rev. Athena holding Nike Sheild ex Dattari-Savio Pl. 3 60-this coin RPC pag. 692-5-this coin

Not rainbow toning, but just like the toning on this Quinarius. fitting for a Vespasianus issue. RI Vespasian 69-79 CE AR Quinarius Victory seated wreath palm RIC 802

Is that coin Confronted Busts or a Confronted Butt ???

I always liked Electrum coins... post your Silver-Gold pretties! This one was minted during the zenith of the Carthaginian Empire. Zeugitania, CarthageAnonymous BCE 310-290EL Dekadrachm - Stater18.5mm, 7.27gObverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left, eleven pendants on necklace; pellet before neckReverse: Horse standing right; three pellets below exergue lineRef: MAA 12; SNG Copenhagen 136 POST YOUR SILVER-GOLD ELECTRUM ANCIENTS!

Nice Greeks @Roman Collector... umm, ugh, I just cannot unsee the gorillas... omg Makedon Amphipolis Philip V - Perseus - lost empire to Romans - helmet Tetrobol

Welcome aboard @Numisnewbie! Nice Domna! RI AR Den Julia Domna 200 CE Felicitas Isis Horus foot on prow rudder against altar behind RIC 577, Ex: @dougsmit via @John Anthony 's Auction

PhrygiaRIAugustus 27BC-AD14Æ20 5.5g 12hApameia PhrygiaMagistrate Attalos c 15BCTwo corn-ears above maeander patternRPC I, 3125

Congrats on the Gold @Limes...nice capture! what a wonderful feeling! Congrats on the birth of your daughter! Wow! Wonderful!

RI Postumus struck by Aureolus 268 CE Revolt of Milan Concordia POSTUMUSRI Postumus 259-268 CE Antoninianus Cologne Oriens ex tif

Welcome @Herodotus! I really like the detail on your Syracuse Litra. Nice. great to see you here. Sicily Syracuse ca 410 BC AE 19 Litra 8.6g Athena Wreath Hippocamp

Kassander Makedon AE 20 Kassander 319-297 BC Herakles Horse prancing S 6754 var SNG Cop 1142 next: Amyntas

Here is a good Byzantine… This guy took Constantinople... Ottoman Turks Sultan Mehmet II 1451-1481 took Constantinople in 1453 Serez mint AR 1.2g