Alexander the Great (336-323 BC) bronze coins.

[vince76]

Hello MD-s

I have been metal detecting for other two days at the same site. In total three days. The temperature is around 40•C. It is easy getting wet ears. I can hardly support the garrett's headphones even when it is cold.
But finding these 2300 years old coins is .... mmmm... don't know what to say!


Alexander the Great (quiver type) 336-323 BC.


It is possible that these coins are from Philip II of Macedonia.


Other stuff from the same area.











I also found a Turkish coin maybe from 20th centuary..



.....and this small silver coin (or an ear ring).




This one is my preferred coin




Enjoy my post mates. Wish you best luck.

 

[vpnavy]

Outstanding finds!

 

[omurcelik]

10 Para - Abdülhamid II ("el- Ghazi" right of Toughra) - Ottoman Empire ? Numista


on para ottoman coin...good luck

 

[Plumbata]

Wow! You found 16 ancient lead sling bullets!? That's amazing, you must be detecting an ancient battlefield so there may be some rare military related artifacts in the area, keep pounding that spot. My rule of thumb is that the bi-conical bullets are Roman and almond or oval bullets are Greek but there was lots of variation of course. Be sure to study the bullets for embossed inscriptions or designs hidden in the patina, they are rare and valuable and can sometimes be identified and linked to certain commanders or city-states. Excellent discovery, good luck with future detecting!

 

[Reelsnrods]

Those are some amazing artifacts!

 

[Plumbata]

Also I'm not sure if your Greek bronze coins came from a cache but soldiers often buried their coins before battle so more treasure is probably hidden in the area, great location to hunt!

 

[Carolina Tom]

Congratulations on your latest finds Vince!

The coins are killer, but the sling bullets are something that I have never seen before. Awesome!

 

[Tommy G]

Don't know what to say, other than AMAZING! The sling bullets are news to me too. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

 

[Mackaydon]

In one word: BANNER
Don.....

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Holeeeee Mackerel , Alexander The Great !
Magnificent array of stunning artifacts !
Above and Beyond an exceptional hunt my friend ......



CMD

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Wow Vince...beyond amazing...voted banner...ddf

 

[Westfront]

Stunning finds again Vince! You're in a great area. Military was present for sure. The coins are perfect, more than that i like the slingshot bullets, the arrowtip and the buckle. Although don't exacly agree with Plumbata on the bullets. Romans had used both types and many of the Roman ones found are the oval shaped type. I don't think you can say for sure unless you find one with a stamped Legio number or carved ones.

 

[trapperart]

Great coins great artifacts and great post banner for sure

 

[Loco-Digger]

Holy Moly Vince you have been on a roll. Wow, awesome coinage bro. Maybe someday if I get across the pond, you'll take me out for a little coil swinging. I'll pay for dinner.

My banner vote is in.

 

[CRUSADER]

Are they Lead Steelyard Weights or sling shot? (Group shot in hand)

Looks like your doing great.

 

[CRUSADER]

Stunning finds again Vince! You're in a great area. Military was present for sure. The coins are perfect, more than that i like the slingshot bullets, the arrowtip and the buckle. Although don't exacly agree with Plumbata on the bullets. Romans had used both types and many of the Roman ones found are the oval shaped type. I don't think you can say for sure unless you find one with a stamped Legio number or carved ones.

Didn't read this, so you think slingshot as well, although a couple looked steelyard.

 

[Plumbata]

Yeah Westfront, there was a lot of variation and I've mosty handled Romano-Iberian, Cypriot and Balkan examples; not sure what was going on with them in Italy.

Vince, here's what I'm talking about by embossed bullets, this is the most recent one I added to my collection:


I identified it as a Hellenistic bullet from Aspendos in Pamphylia, with the bent-leg Triskelion symbol being the symbol of the city. The mercenary slingers from the city were of such renown that the reverse of their silver staters bore a slinger (plus the Triskelion):


A plain bullet might be worth 10 dollars, but ones with decent inscriptions can be 50-300.00 items so are definitely worth scrutinizing. Please be sure to hit that spot hard and post more goodies as you find them!

 

[Westfront]

Didn't read this, so you think slingshot as well, although a couple looked steelyard.

I would say by the pics. There is a very wide range on size, starting with little as 28 grams, found in a camp here up to 140 and more. With no signs of a rusted out loop i stay with bullet. I'll have a look if i can find a pic about shape of them.

Here we go

Source Wikipedia

 

[vince76]

Hi guys.
I went back to the site and i found some more coins, two arrow heads, a spear head and another 'bullet'.
I didn't know anything about this kind of bullets. First i thought they were steelyards but i have been wondering why should they be damaged. then a friend of mine told me they were used for the fishing nets. I thought he was right and i've been thinking all this days about this theory. But i was wondering how could they manage going up and down the hill with the net and all these weights, and why would they bring the nets on top of the hill?
But as i arrived home i red the Plumbata's comment and i ran on the bathroom, took my new toothbrush and cleaned them all. But, no signs or maybe i am not able to notice them.
For sure, i noticed that i have both types. And i agree with Plumbata because there are signs on them that show they were banged on hard surface, like a wall.
Thank you guys. That was really helpful.

 

[vince76]

Also I'm not sure if your Greek bronze coins came from a cache but soldiers often buried their coins before battle so more treasure is probably hidden in the area, great location to hunt!

I will be waiting for winter time Plumbata. It is very hard to search an area with high grass, a lot of big spiders, a few different snakes and 40'C 🤕. The most of them was close to the surface but because of there size, the deeper one don't ring or sound like ferrous.
Thanks for your help[emoji106]