Gallus Antioch Tetradrachms
When I understand these coins better I will add to their
description, and add reference information. The reference number is Prieur.
His book
The Syro-Phoenician Tetradrachms and Their Fractions 57 BC to 253 AD
is the standard reference and a wonderful book. The number in parentheses
in the description is the number of examples of that specific coin type that
Prieur found when researching his book. I don't usually collect
provincials, but these coins have so much in common with the Antioch
antoninianii so that I really like them. See how the both the early fine style, and late coarse
style exist for these too.
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./A Note the similarity in portrait to the early
antoninianii. (25) Year 1. |
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Eagle w/ head r., SC in exerge |
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./A (31) Year 1. |
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DHMARC EXEOUCIAC
Eagle w/ head l., SC in exerge |
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DHMARC EXEOUCIAC
Eagle w/ head r., SC in exerge |
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This coin came from Salem at
Holyland Ancient Coins, a true gentleman. |
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Eagle w/ head l., SC in exerge |
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../B |
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UPATO B Eagle w/ head r.,
SC in exerge |
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Z/Z These coins vary greatly in weight, and probably silver
contend. 17.1 grams. (11) Year 2. |
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UPATO B Eagle w/ head l.,
SC in exerge |
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./A |
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UPATO B Eagle w/ head r.,
SC under wings |
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.../? From the last year of Gallus' reign (although
it still says year 2, because Gallus did not make himself a consul again
at the end of 252). The style is identical to the last
antoninianii Gallus minted at Antioch. This type (late style)
seems quite scarce. |
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UPATO B Eagle w/ head r.,
SC under wings |