Soloi (or Soli), an ancient city in Cilicia, was located in Smooth Cilicia.

mistranslation" seems a bit more than what it was, perhaps a bit of poetic drift, when you look at what an ancient

The ancient Greek word Σίδη came from an Anatolian language word and means pomegranate.

Beckmann defined 10 different types in his book along with some sub-types.

Muhammad is the messenger of God | He sent him with guidance); marginal legend, counterclockwise from the top

For more on the reverses and workshops, see Chip Scoppa on Forum Ancient Coins. References Ancient Epitome de Caesaribus 36. Translated by Thomas M. Banchich. NumisWiki, Forum Ancient Coins. Hiland, Stéphane, and Christophe Oliva. NumisWiki, Forum Ancient Coins. Smith, Doug. "EQVITI Coins of Probus."

relief upon a Macedonian shield, his horns curling above a lagobolon  (a curved throwing stick used by ancient

The Death of Trajan Turning to the topic of ancient coins: Trajan had not clearly defined his successor

References Numismatic Art of Persia: The Sunrise Collection Part I: Ancient- 650 BC to AD 650.

This coin is a good example of the challenges in deciding what to pay or how to price an ancient coin There would have been a financial incentive to double the value of a worn sestertius with a fresh strike

Martin Huth, is referenced in the article above 1991: The coinage of Shabwa (Hadhramawt), and other ancient

The middle/top coin has a very "Severus Alexander" transitional portrait.