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'The Ce[Ator £3 U $2.95 u.s. 'The Ce[ator £3 u. K. Vol. 7, No.8 incorporating ROMAN COINS AND CULTURE August 1993 Falso! Fallacvm! Boyua! • Black Sea Hoard Controversy: R.I.P. t • Iberia Part 3: Late Republic and early Empire • Zeus and Hercules: Men or myth? • Tarpeia and the Omina Lunae Classical Coins of Exceptional Quality Ancient, Medieval, Foreign & British Coins Numismatic Books Purchase, Sale, Auction & Valuation Regular Price Lists & Auction Catalogues (Complimentary Catalogue Upon Request) Annual Subscription $25/£15 (S35/£20 ""m.,) Contact either our U.S. or U.K. office: Seaby Coins • Eric J. McFadden, Senior Director (i) 14 Old Bond Street London WIX 4JL, United Kingdom (071) 495-1888, Fax (071) 499-5916 Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. (i)• Victor England, Senior Director Post Office Box 245 Quarryville, PA 17566-0245 USA INSIDE THE CELATOR... Vol. 7, No.8 August 1993 6 Sofia museum sells Mesembria and %.e Ce{ator Apollonia diobols as modern copies Publisher/Senior Editor by Frank L. Kovacs Wayne G. Sayles Office Manager 10 The history and coinage of Iberia Janet Sayles Part 3: Spain in the late Republic Editor and early Empire Page 10 Steven A. Sayles by Ron Kol/gaard Spain in the late Marketing Director Republic and early Empire Stephanie Sayles 32 Zeus and Hercules: Men or myth? by Ron KolIgaard RCC Liaison by Tertius Chandler James L. Meyer Production Asst. 36 Astrological omens commemorated NickPopp on Roman coins: Tarpeia and Distribution Asst. the Omina Lunae Christine Olson by Michael R. Molnar Rochelle Olson Art Parnell Nelson The Celator (ISSN #10480986) is an ["" '" independent journal published on the lirst day of each month et 175 South Main Street, Page 32 2 The Celator's Point of View Lodi, WI. It is circulated Zeus and Hercules internationally through by Tertius Chandler 4 Letters to the Editor - Quotes from the Past subscriptions and special distributions. Subscription rates, 8 The Celater's Hand by Harlan J. Bark payable in U.S. funds, ant $24 per year 16 Coins of the Bible by David Hendin (seoooo class) within the United States: 18 Antiquities by David Liebert $30 to Canada: $48 per year 10 all other addresses (Air Printed 19 Just for Beginners by Wayne G. Sayles Matter). Advertising and copy deadline is the 20 Coming Events first of each month. Unsolicited articles 22 Art and the Market 8fld news releases are welcome, however Through the Looking Glass by David Vagi publication cannot be 24 guaranteed. Second class postage paid Page 36 26 Book News (USPS #006077) Tarpeia and the Omina Lunas at Lodl, WI 53555. by Michael R. Molnar 30 People in the News· Profiles in Numismatics Copyright C1993, Celator, Inc. Coin File· Trivia· Humor Postmaster: send address 43 changes to P.O. Box 123, About the cover: Lodi, WI 53555 44 Reference Reviews by Dennis Kroh Diobols of Mesembria sold to 608-592-4684 Frank L. Kovacs as modern 48 Professional Directory (same for FAX, after hours copies by the Sofia Museum activate with asterisk gift shop. 56 Index of Advertisers· Classifieds on touch tone phone) Deadline for the September issue is Sunday, August 1 retraction of their previously stated p0- sition that the coins are ancient <J~e~~ counterfeits. Does this mean that counterfeit­ ers can fool the most sophisticated PtWd 01 View. • • equipment available to modern sci­ ence? No, it simply means that the Commentary by Wayne G. Sayles tests used to authenticate these coins are not foolproof. They are still good tests, but we should not rely on ill it ever die-this beast of ignore them and press on with business. them to the eJtc1usion of all other Ii Ii the Black Sea? Oh yes, and By the same loken, we are saddened by tests and indicators. with a puny whimper unbe­ the inability of our fraternity to produce Are there other fakes lurking in the II coming such a hideous a leader who could and would coher­ shadows? Certainly. Pliny the Elder monster. All ittooktoendtheBlackSea ently argue the case. (ca. 1st century A.D.) commented that Hoard controversy was a capitalist mer­ The "scientific" evidence presented in his time counterfeit gems and an­ chant in a Bulgarian museum gift shop in favor of the hoard's authenticity is tiques were of substantial interest, and doing what comes naturally-selling clearly unreliable, at least for the pur· often brought higher prices than the useless trinkets to souvenir- hunting pose at hand, and has been from the originals. Renaissance collectors were tourists (see the article on page 6). start. Every rational challenge to the plagued with forgeries, and the nine­ The handwriting was on the wall last scientific argument was met with a teenth century spawned a fresh wave of fall when dealers began showing up barrage of doubletalk. I wouldn't be counterfeiters. It seems only reason­ with fresh bags, full bags, of the surprised to wake up in the morning able that in this age of technological Mesembria and Apollonia copies at and see an article in World Coin News development we should find forgeries prices that wouldn't park a car in Chi­ or Coin World claiming that Mr. Ko­ of all types, good and bad. The good cago. It was only a matter of time until chev is actually selling authentic news is that counterfeiters are not the a reputablesource could be nailed down. Mesembria and Apollonia coins in the only ones getting smarter! Dealers can sometimes find themselves in a pos ition where they "How bizarre can this whole mess get?" do not have recourse if a coin is determined to be a forgery. The collector should never be placed in It's a pitiful commentary that all of the gift shop because they are so much more this position. Try to buy coins only arguments presented by knowledgeable common and so much cheaper than the from firms that guarantee authentic­ numismatists over the past four years fakes. How bizarre can this whole mess ity without reservation or limitation. fell on deaf ears, and now the numis­ get? If you do buy from some other matic world is enlightened by a gift Speaking of World Coin News and source, be forewarned that you have shop merchant in the Sofia, Bulgaria Coin World, I seldom criticize my com­ assumed the entire risk. museum. patriots at these venerable institutions. In the midst of all this warning We could rave on and twist the dag­ For the most part, they do a creditable and concern, however, keep in mind ger a little, but there is a more somber service to collectors of ancient coins, that there are thousands upon thou­ and sobering side to this whole affair. and they help expose a lot of neophytes sands of perfectly authentic ancient The credibility of the professional nu­ to the world of ancients. On this issue, coins being sold every year. Al­ mismatic fraternity has suffered great! y however, they both laid a big egg. though the sting is very real when during this episode. and it is not some­ So, where do we go from here? I you get bit, the chances are you can thing that we can take lightly or dismiss personally think that all dealers who collect for a very long time without as incidental. As a fraternity, we were sold these copies as authentic should falling victim-and longer yet if you faced with a serious and substantial attempt to recall the pieces and refund use a little common sense. challenge and we fai led to meet it. the purchase price. Collectors who pur­ Guess what! We have winners in the We applaud those dealers who stood chased them should contact the seller mystery coin contest-see the People up and openly cautioned their clientele and request a refund. Trade in the pieces page for details. August is a very slow against acquiring coins from this should cease immediately, and the In­ month for ancient coins, so you'll have "hoard"; in some cases it might have ternational Bureau for the Suppression to take up sailing if you want to share been much easier, and safer, to simply of Counterfeit Coins should publish a your point of view! CJI'u (!,jato< i. namui fo< and idiaatui to tI'u coin d"'-e"9""<7tJt. of anliLfuli:y W!:.oi'- a'll: illnain. ai poiI,dful and ¥/ft.alin;) today a. in tfuJ.. own time. 2 The Cefator We are now accepting consignments for our Fall auction of Ancient Coins Stater of the LyCian Dynast M ithrapata. Estimate: $2,500-3,500 realized $10,450 on June 12, 1993 Further inquiries and consignment information should be directed to James Lamb or John Gainor, Christie's, Coin Department, 502 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, Tel.: 212 /546-1056. ~ ~<"-/;'00 • .0> CHRISTIE'S August 1993 3 Commodus, what possible reason would The title should be changed to "An cause Decius to honor him in that ode to a nleve idior. I suggest he add to manner? his library of 126 reference books the I am hopeful that you or one of your following: subscribers will be able to answer this A) Wea lth of Nations by Adam Smith question. In closing, I need to tell you (1723·1790) that I have never been happier to renew B) The Collected Essays of Phineas a magazine subscription. T. Barnum (1810-1891) After ingesting these works, he will Joseph Kleinman be able to avoid the "invisible hand" of Washington supply and demand. The joys of sharing The malicious are not the only Why Commodus? judicious readers, as most of us are I wish to compliment you on the One of the pleasures of writing to illiterate.
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