Bucephalus Numismatic
Auction 7 30 Sep - 1 Oct 2022
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ASIA MINOR, Uncertain mint. (Probably Caria, Lydia or Phrygia). Uncertain Emperor.
When the iconography of the figure on horseback is examined, the warrior identity comes to the fore. The folds of the cloak and tunic indicate a very careful and quality fabric. Such elaborate clothing and shoes were reserved only for the nobility. Owning a horse was a sign of nobility for the Romans.
Considering the equestrian emperor figures seen on 1st and 2nd century Roman coins, it is likely that this figure was an emperor.
Given all these details, this suggests that the figure on horseback was an emperor. This medallion depicts the imposing image of an emperor who has won important victories on the battlefield. Especially the cutting line under the feet of the horse shows that this practice is based on the emperor type in the 1st and 3rd century coins.
Condition: Good VF.
Weight: 72.11 g.
Diameter: 47 mm.
When the iconography of the figure on horseback is examined, the warrior identity comes to the fore. The folds of the cloak and tunic indicate a very careful and quality fabric. Such elaborate clothing and shoes were reserved only for the nobility. Owning a horse was a sign of nobility for the Romans.
Considering the equestrian emperor figures seen on 1st and 2nd century Roman coins, it is likely that this figure was an emperor.
Given all these details, this suggests that the figure on horseback was an emperor. This medallion depicts the imposing image of an emperor who has won important victories on the battlefield. Especially the cutting line under the feet of the horse shows that this practice is based on the emperor type in the 1st and 3rd century coins.
Condition: Good VF.
Weight: 72.11 g.
Diameter: 47 mm.