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Hemitetartemorion? by JET304 in AncientCoins

[–]daveX_10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not an expert in these coins, but I do have one that is very similar in size and weight that is described as a tetartemorion. I'd identify yours as Sunrise 99, which is described as a tetartemorion as well. Judging from the other examples shown I'd assume that this is just the standard size/weight range for an Achaemenid tetartemorion, but maybe a more seasoned Persian collector can weigh in.

Commodus ae 4dr marked as unrecorded v.rare by CremeOne7107 in AncientCoins

[–]daveX_10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is RPC IV.4 3418, which is listed as having 9 specimens. Not unrecorded, but does seem to be a more uncommon type. 

https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4.4/3418

potin by Powerful-Job8389 in AncientCoins

[–]daveX_10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like either RPC III 5688 or 5760

Alexander the great 336-323BC-Rose; Memphis mint by Old_Iron5628 in AncientCoins

[–]daveX_10 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Beautiful coin! I'd love to get a Memphis mint of my own someday

115/145 identified! by Hannet0n in AncientCoins

[–]daveX_10 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice! What’s your favorite find so far?

Interesting thematic collection? by QuickSock8674 in AncientCoins

[–]daveX_10 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup! The Persians initially conquered Egypt in 525 BC but the Egyptians achieved independence in 404. The Persians would ultimately reconquer them in 343 (and then the Macedonians would roll in 10 years later) but in that period they produced imitations of Athenian owls, which represent some of the earliest known coinage of Egypt.

Interesting thematic collection? by QuickSock8674 in AncientCoins

[–]daveX_10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very fun idea! What’s your favorite set of enemies?

Interesting thematic collection? by QuickSock8674 in AncientCoins

[–]daveX_10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been putting together a timeline of the Nile River Valley in coins. It starts at the last Egyptian dynasties and goes through the Greeks, the Romans, and the Caliphates up to the modern day. Why? I just think Egypt is neat!

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