Tantalus - the ancient coin registry

Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 37406

Tantalus Coin Registry
Image Rights: All Rights Reserved

This item has been viewed 226 times.
Coin type:Roman Provincial
Entered by:scottatlaw
Added on: Apr 20, 2010
Ruler: Philip I (AUGUSTUS)
Region, City:Moesia Superior, Viminacium
Coin:F- AE As
IMPIVLPHILIPPVSCAES - Laurelate, paludamentum draped over cuirass bust right (viewed from rear).
PMS-C-OLVIM - Victory advancing left (viewed from front) right arm holding laurel wreath aloft and left arm bearing palm branch between advancing bull & lion.
Exergue:ANVI
Mint: (Year 6)
Wt./Size/Axis:5.15g / 21mm / -
Rarity:R. 9
References:
  • Martin- 2.24.1
  • Jekov- 37
Acquisition/Sale:www.cgb.fr Monnaies 41 #865 12-3-2009
Notes:Jun 10, 10 - Unlisted in Boric-Brescovic, Pick, Moushmov, Varbanov, SNG Hungary, and SNG Germany.

This coin serves as the spiritual successor to this coin:

http://www.tantaluscoins.com/coins/27996.php

Exceptionaly rare coin, possibly produced in conjunction with some sort of ceremony or celebration. This is the only example of this coin I've seen sold on the open market. Victory reverse types as a category are very rare and typicaly only appear at major venue auctions. I am aware of only two sold in the past ten years. I also know of approximately 6 other specimens located in Germany and Serbia, all held by a few private collectors and one museum.

Contact scottatlaw about this coin


Comments: No comments have been posted for this coin.Comments are not being accepted for this coin.
 
 

web site programming by blue ridge solutions