Chris Perkins Posted May 4, 2008 Posted May 4, 2008 That bearded geezer looks like one of the Egyptian Ptolomy's. They were all called Ptolomy and all married their sisters! Quote
scottishmoney Posted May 4, 2008 Posted May 4, 2008 Actually I think it is Zeus, facing right, the Ptolemaic coins had Zeus on them during that period, with the incestuous name on the reverse of the piece.Here is a comparison, Ptolemy IV AE46: Quote
Hussulo Posted May 5, 2008 Author Posted May 5, 2008 Thanks guys you have gave me something to work off. I'll do a little research.Dave you could be right about it being Zeus but I would say he's facing left.Here's the features as I make them out, but it is a bit worn. I was hoping the trident may have helped id the coin. Quote
Hussulo Posted May 20, 2008 Author Posted May 20, 2008 I've got an update on it:AE18 Syacuse time of Hieron Sear GVC1223.Obverse.Head of Posedon head left wearing taenie.Reverse.Elaborate trident flanked by dolphins.Thanks guys. Quote
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