Cuthwellis
Joined: 26 Tem 2018
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Posted: 23 Ekim 2018, 04:44
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Posted: 23 Ekim 2018, 04:44
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Hello,
I've been wondering. Can anyone enlighten me about this coin?
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces135225.html
It looks interesting but I can hardly find any info except a bit on Wildwinds. Why was it made in the shape of this face/mask?
Also, is the obv info incorrect as it should be Silenus instead of Selinos?
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Stavros
Joined: 30 Ara 2014
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Posted: 23 Ekim 2018, 15:34
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Posted: 23 Ekim 2018, 15:34
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Quote: "Cuthwellis" Also, is the obv info incorrect as it should be Silenus instead of Selinos?I don´t know much about these issues, but you are right that the the name in the obverse is incorrect. I will fix it :)
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Cuthwellis
Joined: 26 Tem 2018
Posts: 567
Posted: 24 Ekim 2018, 06:39
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Posted: 24 Ekim 2018, 06:39
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Hmm, maybe there isn't much information after all. I just wonder if it's more like a token or like one of those dolphins from Olbia!
And thank you! I had no idea if it was supposed to be an error or the name of some local deity I'd never heard of, haha.
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KAISERKILLERfr08
Joined: 29 May 2011
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Posted: 26 Ekim 2018, 20:50
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Posted: 26 Ekim 2018, 20:50
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Quote: "Stavros"
Quote: "Cuthwellis" Also, is the obv info incorrect as it should be Silenus instead of Selinos? I don´t know much about these issues, but you are right that the the name in the obverse is incorrect. I will fix it :)Maybe you should not :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silenus
Akragas, also in Sicily, struck/melted strange coins :
http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/sicily/akragas/Calciati_04.jpg " rel="nofollow">
http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/sicily/akragas/Calciati_04.jpg