Scottishmoney Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 This is an AE 48 Nummiae from the reign of Sauromates I(90-124 AD) The legend on the obverse is "BACILEWC CAYPOMATOY" or Sauromates, King. The denomination in alpha numeric is 48 on the reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Great shape. Seems the wreath circling some legend has been part of coin reverse design for a long long time. I like the background and logo that you've designed as well. Very nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted March 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Great shape. Seems the wreath circling some legend has been part of coin reverse design for a long long time. It is curious, but when you seriously get into ancients it is very easy to draw parallels to modern coinage as you have noticed. Early 20th century American coins drew very much influence from ancient coins, the St. Gaudens $20, the WL half, the Mercury Dime, even the SL quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Great shape. Seems the wreath circling some legend has been part of coin reverse design for a long long time. I like the background and logo that you've designed as well. Very nicely done. See Art, now you have a reason to collect ancients Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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