| Agriculture on Ancient Coins |  |
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| Antoninus Pius, August 138 - 7 March 161 A.D. |   | Annona was the goddess of harvest and her main attribute is grain. This reverse suggests the arrival of grain by sea from the provinces (especially from Africa) and its distribution to the people. |
| RS56888. Silver denarius, RIC III 221, RSC II 290, BMCRE IV 786, EF, weight 3.321 g, maximum diameter 16.8 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 152 - 153 A.D.; obverse ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI, laureate head right; reverse COS IIII, Annona standing facing, head left, heads of grain in left, right hand on modius set on prow; $125.00 (96.25) |
| Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius |  | A "Tiber" patina is no patina at all and refers to certain unusual surfaces that are typically found on coins discovered in rivers.
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| RB63258. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC III 1118, gF, "Tiber" patina, weight 27.12 g, maximum diameter 33.3 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, posthumous, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing half left, raising torch in right, two heads of grain downward in left; $125.00 (96.25) ON RESERVE |
| Lepida-Celsa, Hispania Tarraconensis, c. 44 - 36 B.C. |  | Lepida-Celsa is today Velilla de Ebro, Aragon, Zaragoza. The town was known as Kelse until, c. 44 B.C. when it was made a colony, Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida, named for the Triumvir Lepidus. In 36 B.C., after Lepidus fell from power, the town was renamed Colonia Victrix Julia Celsa. M. Fulvius and C. Otacilius were the two Praefecti Pro DuoViris, the two city Prefects. |
| RP60667. Bronze as, Villaronga-Benages 1491, RPC I 261, SNG Cop 535, Villaronga 18, gF, weight 15.363 g, maximum diameter 30.7 mm, die axis 180o, Kelse mint, c. 44 - 36 B.C.; obverse COL VIC IVL LEP (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida), draped bust of Victory right, palm over left shoulder; reverse PR QVIN / M FVL C OTAC, colonist plowing right with yoke of two oxen; $120.00 (92.40) |
| Gordian III, 29 July 238 - 25 February 244 A.D., Tomis, Moesia Inferior |  | The Roman poet Ovid was banished by Augustus to Tomis in 8 A.D. and died there eight years later. By his account, Tomis was "a town located in a war-stricken cultural wasteland on the remotest margins of the empire." |
| RP48205. Bronze AE 27, Varbanov 5567, AMNG I/II 3402, VF, cleaning scratches, weight 13.328 g, maximum diameter 26.8 mm, die axis 30o, Tomis mint, obverse AUT K M ANT GORDIANOC AUG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from front; reverse MHTRO PONTOU TOMEWC (final C in right field), Demeter standing left, grain and poppy in right, long torch vertical in left, D left; $110.00 (84.70) |
| Antoninus Pius, August 138 - 7 March 161 A.D. |  | Annona was the goddess of harvest and her main attribute is grain. This reverse suggests the arrival of grain by sea from the provinces (especially from Egypt) and its distribution to the people. |
| RS41892. Silver denarius, RIC III 239, RSC II 292, SRCV II 4068 var (date), EF, weight 3.674 g, maximum diameter 17.2 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 154 - 155 A.D.; obverse ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII, laureate head right; reverse COS IIII, Annona standing half left, stalks of grain in right, left hand rests on modius overflowing with grain set on prow; nice portrait; $105.00 (80.85) |
| Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius |  | Ceres a goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships, was listed among the Di Consentes, Rome's equivalent to the Twelve Olympians of Greek mythology. The Romans saw her as the counterpart of the Greek goddess Demeter, whose mythology was reinterpreted for Ceres in Roman art and literature. |
| RB57166. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC III A. Pius 1116(a), Cohen 79, SRCV II 4614, F, weight 23.322 g, maximum diameter 32.0 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right; reverse AVGVSTA S C, Ceres standing half left, grain-ears in right, long torch vertical behind in left; $95.00 (73.15) |
| Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D., Roman Provincial Egypt |  | In 128, Hadrian visited North Africa, to inspect Legio III Augusta stationed at Lambaesis. For strategic reasons the legionnaires were located in the Aurθs Mountains. In 129, Hadrian continued his voyages, inspecting Caria, Cappadocia and Syria. |
| RX57411. Bronze diobol, Dattari 1666; Geissen 998; SNG Cop 344; Kampmann-Ganschow 32.474; BMC Alexandria -, F, weight 9.553 g, maximum diameter 24.7 mm, die axis 0o, Alexandria mint, 29 Aug 128 - 28 Aug 129 A.D.; obverse AVT KAI TPAI ADPIA CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse L TRIC-KAIDE (year 13), Demeter standing left, veiled and wreathed with grain, wearing chiton and peplos, stalks of grain and poppies in right, long torch vertical behind in left; $95.00 (73.15) |
| Roman Republic, T. Cloulius (or Cloelius), 128 B.C. |  | The omission of the mark of value, X (XVI ligature), is unusual for the period. David Sear notes the mark may be concealed in the spokes of the biga wheels. |
| RR54721. Silver denarius, SRCV I 136, Crawford 260/1, Sydenham 516, RSC I Cloulia 1, aVF, weight 3.834 g, maximum diameter 20.4 mm, die axis 225o, Rome mint, 128 B.C.; obverse head of Roma right in winged helmet, wreath behind; reverse Victory in a biga right, horses rearing, head of grain below; T·CLOVLI in exergue; $90.00 (69.30) ON RESERVE |
| Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D. |  | Emesa was famous for its Temple of the Sun, the center of worship for the ancient pagan cult El-Gebal (or Elagabal). El-Gebal, worshipped in the form of a conical black stone, was the Aramaic name for the Syrian Sun God and means God of the Mountain. |
| RS49475. Silver denarius, RIC IV 369, RSC III 68, BMCRE V 343, Choice VF, weight 3.446 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, die axis 0o, Emesa mint, 194 A.D.; obverse IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, laureate head right; reverse BONI EVENTVS, Bonus Eventus standing left, basket of fruit in right, two heads of grain in left; attractive centering; $85.00 (65.45) |
| Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D., Roman Provincial Egypt |  | The Greek numeral sixteen (IV) above Nilus refers to what was considered the ideal height of the annual Nile flood, sixteen cubits. Less could mean drought or famine. Even in modern times grand celebrations were held when the flood reached 16 cubits. In years when the flood failed to reach 16 cubits, the celebrations were canceled, and prayers and fasting were held instead. The peak flood occured at the end of August, which explains why the Egyptian year began on 29 August. |
| RX59672. Bronze drachm, Geissen 992; BMC Alexandria p. 92, 786 cor (says elephant); Milne 1267; Dattari 1805; SNG Cop 346; Kampman and Ganschow 32.462, aF, weight 25.972 g, maximum diameter 34.5 mm, die axis 0o, Alexandria mint, 29 Sep 127 - 28 Aug 128 A.D.; obverse AVT KAIC TRA ADPIA CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse Nilus reclining left, cornucopia from which genius emerges in right, reed in left, hippopotamus under elbow, IV above, L DWDEK (regnal year 12) in ex; big 34.5 mm bronze!; $85.00 (65.45) |
| Tiberius and Drusus Caesar, 19 August 14 - 16 March 37 A.D., Uncertain Mint (Philippi?), Macedonia |  | Drusus, the only son of Tiberius, never obtained the throne. Drusus' wife Livilla was seduced by the praetorian prefect Sejanus. She poisoned Drusus to support Sejanus' plot to become emperor. Years later the plot was discovered and Sejanus and Livilla were executed. |
| RP59942. Bronze AE 18, RPC I 1658; BMC Mysia p. 104 , 92 (Parium); SNG Cop -; SNG ANS -, aF, weight 5.335 g, maximum diameter 17.0 mm, die axis 0o, Philippi(?) mint, obverse TI AVG DRVSVS CAESAR, jugate heads of Tiberius and Drusus right; reverse two priests plowing right behind oxen; $85.00 (65.45) |
| Valerian I, October 253 - c. June 260 A.D. |  | Saturn was an ancient Roman god of fertility, especially of agriculture and usually carries a sickle as his symbol. Saturn was worshiped in a winter festival called the Saturnalia and his name was/is used for the day of the week, Saturday. |
| RS47730. Billon antoninianus, SRCV III 9922 (Antioch), RIC V 210 (Viminacium), RSC IV 8, VF, weight 3.882 g, maximum diameter 22.5 mm, die axis 180o, Antioch mint, 254 - 255 A.D.; obverse IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse AETERNITATI AVGG, Saturn standing right, holding scythe; light toning over luster (better than the photo); scarce; $80.00 (61.60) |
| Carus, Early September 282 - c. July or August 283 A.D. |  | Abundantia, her Greek name is Euthenia, stands for abundance or plenty. Her attributes are heads of grain and the cornucopia. She can be seated or standing and is sometimes shown emptying a cornucopia. |
| RB50697. Bronze antoninianus, RIC V 68, Cohen 3, VF, weight 4.091 g, maximum diameter 23.7 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, obverse IMP C CARVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right; reverse ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopia, TXXI in ex; $80.00 (61.60) |
| Severus Alexander, 13 March 222 - March 235 A.D., Caesarea, Cappadocia |  | Kayseri, Turkey was originally named Mazaca. It was renamed Eusebia by Ariarathes V Eusebes, King of Cappadocia, 163 - 130 B.C. The last king of Cappadocia, King Archelaus, renamed it "Caesarea in Cappadocia" to honor Caesar Augustus upon his death in 14 A.D. Muslim Arabs slightly modified the name into Kaisariyah, which became Kayseri when the Seljuk Turks took control, c. 1080 A.D. |
| RP82523. Bronze AE 19, BMC Cappadocia p. 86, 318 var (reverse legend), aVF, weight 6.709 g, maximum diameter 20.6 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea mint, 227 A.D.; obverse AVK CEOVH ALEXAN[...], laureate head right; reverse MHTPO KAICA, three double-head stalks of grain tied together, ET - v across bottom; $75.00 (57.75) |
| Sardinia, Punic Rule, 241 - 238 B.C. |  | After the Roman fleet decisively defeated the Carthaginian fleet in 241 B.C., ending the First Punic War, Carthage was forced to agree to abandon all claims on Sicily, to refrain from sailing warships in Italian waters, and to pay an indemnity of 3,200 talents. In 238 B.C., Rome declared war on Carthage demanding control of Sardinia. To avoid war, Carthage abandoned Sardinia. |
| GB63422. Bronze AE 19, SNG Cop Vol. 1, 1106; SNG Cop Vol. 7, 252;, F, green patina, weight 7.660 g, maximum diameter 18.9 mm, die axis 180o, Sardinian mint, c. 264 - 241 B.C.; obverse head of Tanit wreathed in barely left; reverse three barley stalks, pellet in crescent with horns downward above; $75.00 (57.75) |
| Magnesia, Ionia, c. 4th - 3rd Century B.C. |  | |
| GB55023. Bronze AE 17, BMC Ionia p. 161, 26 var; SNG Cop 814, VF, weight 3.861 g, maximum diameter 16.6 mm, die axis 0o, Magnesia mint, obverse horseman prancing right, couched spear in right; reverse MAGN above humped bull butting left, magistrate's name KUDROKLHS and grain stalk exergue, all within Maeander pattern border; $72.00 (55.44) |
| Commodus, March or April 177 - 31 December 192 A.D., Dionysopolis, Moesia Inferior |  | The primary reference for Dionysopolis is Dimitar Draganov's "The Bronze Coinage of Dionysopolis" in Spink's Numismatic Circular CV/10, December, 1997, pp. 371-7. He collected 800 coins from Dionysopolis to conduct his study but none of this type. |
| RP48233. Bronze AE 21, AMNG I/I 374 var (different reverse legend breaks), Draganov Dionysopolis -, SNG Stancomb -, SNG BM Black Sea -, VF, nice patina, weight 7.034 g, maximum diameter 21.2 mm, die axis 180o, Dionysopolis mint, obverse AUT KAI M AURH KOMODOC, laureate head right; reverse DIONUCOPO-LEITWN, Demeter veiled standing left, torch in right, ears of grain in left, G in left field; extremely rare; $65.00 (50.05) |
| Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius |  | Faustina I was the wife of Antoninus Pius. Little is known of her, except that she was regarded as vain and frivolous, though this may have just been malicious gossip. Antoninus Pius loved her greatly, and upon her death in 141 A.D. she was deified and a temple was built in her honor. |
| RB57873. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC III 1118, aF, weight 28.776 g, maximum diameter 32.2 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, posthumous, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing half left, torch in right, grain in left,; $65.00 (50.05) |
| Gordian III, 29 July 238 - 25 February 244 A.D., Caesarea, Cappadocia |  | |
| RP83082. Bronze AE 23, BMC Cappadocia p. 93, 346 ff., VF, weight 7.681 g, maximum diameter 24.2 mm, die axis 0o, Cappadocia, Caesarea mint, 243 - 244 A.D.; obverse AV KAI M ANT GORDIANOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse MHTP KAI B NE, six stalks of grain, ET - Z (year 7) across lower field; $60.00 (46.20) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | Annona was the goddess of harvest and her main attribute is grain. |
| RS42138. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8922, RIC IV 28c, RSC IV 25, aEF, worn obverse die, weight 4.030 g, maximum diameter 24.6 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing half left, stalks of grain in right over modius overflowing with grain, cornucopia in left; full circles, very large flan, magnificent reverse; $60.00 (46.20) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | In 247, Philip the Arab celebrated the millennium of Rome by holding the Ludi Saeculares. |
| RS45603. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8922, RIC IV 28c, RSC IV 25, Choice gVF, weight 3.618 g, maximum diameter 23.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing half left, stalks of grain in right over modius overflowing with grain, cornucopia in left; well centered and struck; $60.00 (46.20) |
| Trajan, 25 January 98 - 8 or 9 August 117 A.D., Berytus, Phoenicia |  | Named for the daughter of Augustus, Colonia Iulia Augusta Felix Berytus was founded in 14 B.C. with veterans of the 5th and 8th legions. Herod the Great, Herod Agrippa I, and Herod Agrippa II built sumptuous monuments and sponsored gladiatorial combats at Berytos. After the siege of Jerusalem, Titus gave gladiatorial games at Berytos, in which the combatants were Jews. |
| RP46156. Bronze AE 25, BMC Phoenicia p. 64, 84; SNG Cop 95 corr., F, weight 13.970 g, maximum diameter 25.2 mm, die axis 0o, Berytos mint, obverse [IMP NER TRAIANO AVG...], laureate head right; reverse BER - COL / IVL - AVG, FEL in ex, founder plowing with two oxen right; rare; $60.00 (46.20) |
| Side, Pamphylia, 2nd - 1st Century B.C. |  | Side was founded by Greeks from Cyme, Aeolis, most likely in the 7th century B.C. The settlers started using the local language and over time forgot their native Greek. Excavations have revealed inscriptions written in this language, still undeciphered, dating from as late as the 2nd century B.C. The name Side is from this indigenous Anatolian language and means pomegranate. |
| GB59711. Bronze AE 17, SNG BnF 759 ff.; BMC Pamphilia p. 172, 51; SNG Cop 381 ff., weight 4.079 g, maximum diameter 15.7 mm, die axis 270o, Side mint, 2nd - 1st Cent B.C.; obverse helmeted head of Athena right; reverse pomegranate; $60.00 (46.20) |
| Judaea, Pontius Pilate, Roman Prefect under Tiberius, 26 - 36 A.D. |  | Pontius Pilate is chiefly known for the part he played in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. |
| JD54987. Bronze prutah, Hendin 1341, Meshorer TJC 331, RPC I 4967, SGICV 5622, aF, weight 2.198 g, maximum diameter 15.9 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea mint, 29 A.D.; obverse IOYLIA KAICAPOC, three bound heads of barley, the outer two heads drooping; reverse TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC (of Tiberius Caesar) and date LIV (year 16) surrounding simpulum (libation ladle); $58.00 (44.66) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | In 247, Philip the Arab celebrated the millennium of Rome by holding the Ludi Saeculares. |
| RS41761. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8924, RIC IV 59, RSC IV 33, VF, weight 4.435 g, maximum diameter 21.9 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing half left, stalks of grain in right over prow, cornucopia in left; nicely centered; $55.00 (42.35) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | AVGG indicates there were two Augusti, Philip I, the Arab, and his son and joint ruler, Philip II. |
| RS41767. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8923, RIC IV 29, RSC IV 32, aEF, weight 3.847 g, maximum diameter 23.0 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing left, stalks of grain in right over prow, cornucopia in left; nicely centered, mint luster; $55.00 (42.35) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | AVGG indicates there were two Augusti, Philip I, the Arab, and his son and joint ruler, Philip II. |
| RS41781. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8922, RIC IV 28c, RSC IV 25, aEF, weight 4.423 g, maximum diameter 23.2 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing half left, stalks of grain in right over modius overflowing with grain, cornucopia in left; well centered and struck, light scratch on reverse; $55.00 (42.35) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | AVGG indicates there were two Augusti, Philip I, the Arab, and his son and joint ruler, Philip II. |
| RS45594. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8923, RIC IV 29, RSC IV 32, Choice gVF, weight 3.438 g, maximum diameter 23.4 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing left, stalks of grain in right over prow, cornucopia in left; full circles centering; $55.00 (42.35) |
| Side, Pamphylia, 2nd - 1st Century B.C. |  | Side was founded by Greeks from Cyme, Aeolis, most likely in the 7th century B.C. The settlers started using the local language and over time forgot their native Greek. Excavations have revealed inscriptions written in this language, still undeciphered, dating from as late as the 2nd century B.C. The name Side is from this indigenous Anatolian language and means pomegranate. |
| GB59669. Bronze AE 17, SNG BnF 759 ff.; BMC Pamphilia p. 172, 51; SNG Cop 381 ff., VF, weight 3.543 g, maximum diameter 18.2 mm, die axis 270o, Side mint, 2nd - 1st Cent B.C.; obverse helmeted head of Athena right; reverse pomegranate; $55.00 (42.35) |
| Trajan Decius, July 249 - First Half of June 251 A.D. |  | Abundantia, her Greek name is Euthenia, stands for abundance or plenty. Her attributes are heads of grain and the cornucopia. She can be seated or standing and is sometimes shown emptying a cornucopia. |
| RS53576. Silver antoninianus, SRCV 9364, RIC IV 10b, RSC IV 2, VF, weight 4.268 g, maximum diameter 22.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 250 - 251 A.D.; obverse IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopia held in both hands; scarce; $50.00 (38.50) |
| Faustina Sr., Augusta, 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius |  | Ceres a goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships, was listed among the Di Consentes, Rome's equivalent to the Twelve Olympians of Greek mythology. The Romans saw her as the counterpart of the Greek goddess Demeter, whose mythology was reinterpreted for Ceres in Roman art and literature. |
| RS50683. Silver denarius, RIC III 362, BMCRE IV 421, RSC II 104, SRCV II 4584, gF, weight 3.030 g, maximum diameter 18.4 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, posthumous, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing half left, long torch in right, raising drapery with left; $45.00 (34.65) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | AVGG indicates there were two Augusti, Philip I, the Arab, and his son and joint ruler, Philip II. |
| RS53940. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8923, RIC IV 29, RSC IV 32, VF, weight 4.234 g, maximum diameter 23.2 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing left, stalks of grain in right over prow, cornucopia in left; $45.00 (34.65) |
| Claudius, 25 January 41 - 13 October 54 A.D., Roman Provincial Egypt |  | In 51 A.D., Emperor Claudius and the future emperor Titus Flavius Vespasianus were the Roman Consuls. |
| RX55123. Bronze obol, Dattari 151; Milne 121; RPC I 5184; BMC Alexandria p. 13, 105; Kampmann 12.73; Geissen -; SRCV I 1880; Emmett 89, F, weight 3.623 g, maximum diameter 20.5 mm, die axis 0o, Alexandria mint, 29 Aug 51 - 28 Aug 52 A.D.; obverse TI KLAU KAI CEBAC GERM, laureate head right; reverse AUTOKRA, right hand holding two grain-ears and three poppies, LIA (year 11) below; $45.00 (34.65) |
| Side, Pamphylia, 2nd - 1st Century B.C. |  | Found in Israel. |
| GB42682. Bronze AE 17, SNG BnF 759 ff., BMC Pamphilia p. 172, 51, F, weight 3.217 g, maximum diameter 15.1 mm, die axis 90o, Side mint, 2nd - 1st Century B.C.; obverse helmeted head of Athena right; reverse pomegranate; ex Amphora Coins (David Hendin); $40.00 (30.80) |
| Neandreia, Troas, c. 350 - 310 B.C. |  | Neandreia, Troas was located about 9 km east of Alexandria Troas. In 310 B.C., Antigonus I Monophthalmus founded Antigonia Troas (renamed Alexandria Troas by Lysimachos in 301 B.C.) and moved the citizens of nearby cities, including Neandreia to his new city. In the 1st century A.D., Pliny the Elder listed Neandreia among the settlements in the Troad which no longer existed. |
| GB50496. Bronze AE 11, SNG Cop 449, SGCV II 4120, F, weight 1.181 g, maximum diameter 10.2 mm, die axis 180o, Neandreia mint, c. 350 - 310 B.C.; obverse laureate head of Apollo right; reverse NEAN, grain kernel center and bunch of grapes on stem to right; $40.00 (30.80) |
| Augustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D., Berytus, Phoenicia |  | Named for the daughter of Augustus, Colonia Iulia Augusta Felix Berytus was founded in 14 B.C. with veterans of the 5th and 8th legions. Herod the Great, Herod Agrippa I, and Herod Agrippa II built sumptuous monuments and sponsored gladiatorial combats at Berytos. After the siege of Jerusalem, Titus gave gladiatorial games at Berytos, in which the combatants were Jews. |
| RP60212. Bronze AE 21, RPC I 4540, BMC Phoenicia 52, F, weight 7.623 g, maximum diameter 22.9 mm, die axis 0o, Berytus mint, c. 14 B.C. - 14 A.D.; obverse IMP CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head right; reverse COL IVL, veiled priest plowing left with two oxen; $40.00 (30.80) |
| Trajan Decius, July 249 - First Half of June 251 A.D. |  | Uberitas is the personification of fruitfulness, primarily agricultural fertility. |
| RS59975. Silver antoninianus, RIC IV 28, RSC IV 105, VF, struck with worn rev die, weight 2.833 g, maximum diameter 21.6 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, obverse IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing left, purse in right, cornucopia in left; $40.00 (30.80) |
| Kallatis, Moesia Inferior, Roman Rule, 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. |  | Callatis, on the Black Sea, is today Mangalia, the oldest town in Romania. In Greek Callatis means "the beautiful." |
| BB62070. Bronze AE 15, AMNG I/I 270, SNG Cop 179, SNG Stancomb 858 var (club left, bow and case right), SNG BM Black Sea -, F, weight 3.005 g, maximum diameter 16.2 mm, die axis 180o, Kallatis mint, 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.; obverse bust of Athena right, K right; reverse KALLA, round embossed shield, three heads of grain above, bow in case left, club right; scarce; $35.00 (26.95) |
| Tomis, Moesia Inferior, c. Late 1st Century B.C. - Mid 1st Century A.D. |  | Tomis (Constanta, Romania today) was founded by Greek colonists around 600 B.C. on the Black Sea shore for trade with the local Getic population. |
| BB60429. Bronze AE 16, RPC I 1819, AMNG I 2513, aF, weight 1.765 g, maximum diameter 15.7 mm, die axis 0o, Tomis mint, obverse veiled head of Demeter right, ear of grain before; reverse TO-MI/TW-N, APOLW, two ears of grain; $34.00 (26.18) |
| Quintillus, August or September - October or November 270 A.D. |  | Uberitas is the personification of fruitfulness, primarily agricultural fertility. |
| RB53098. Bronze antoninianus, RIC V 78, F, weight 3.332 g, maximum diameter 17.8 mm, die axis 0o, Siscia mint, 270 A.D.; obverse IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing left, purse in right, cornucopia in left, S in right field; $32.00 (24.64) |
| Elaia, Aiolis, 2nd - 1st Century B.C. |  | |
| BB60061. Bronze AE 15, SNG Cop IV 181 - 185; SNG Mόnchen 395; BMC Aeolis p. 127, 20; SGCV II 4206, weight 4.470 g, maximum diameter 15.0 mm, die axis 0o, Aeolis mint, 2nd - 1st Century B.C.; obverse head of Demeter right, wearing grain wreath, dot border; reverse E-LA/T-WN, lit torch within grain wreath; $21.00 (16.17) |
| Amphipolis, Macedonia, c. 187 - 31 B.C. |  | In 357 B.C., Philip conquered Amphipolis, removing a major block on the road to Macedonian control over Thrace. Philip established a mint in the city but Philippi preserved its autonomy until it was fully integrated into the Macedonian Kingdom under Philip V. Amphipolis was an important naval base for Alexander. After the final victory of Rome over Macedonia in 168 B.C., Amphipolis became the capital one of the four mini-republics, or 'merides,' created by the Romans out of the kingdom of the Antigonids. These 'merides' were gradually incorporated into the Roman client state, and later the province of Thracia. |
| BB55547. Bronze AE 16, SNG Cop 59, F, weight 3.990 g, maximum diameter 14.2 mm, die axis 0o, Amphipolis mint, c. 187 - 31 B.C.; obverse head of Apollo right; reverse AMFIPO/LITWN, stalk of grain; $19.00 (14.63) |
| Elaia, Aeolis, c. 340 - 275 B.C. |  | Elaea was the port of Pergamum; the site is not precisely determined but is near Zeytindag, Izmir Province, Turkey. |
| BB60065. Bronze AE 20, SNG Cop 172; SNGvA 1604; BMC Aeolis p. 125, 6, aF, weight 4.886 g, maximum diameter 19.7 mm, die axis 90o, Elaia mint, c. 340 - 275 B.C.; obverse head of Athena left in Corinthian helmet; reverse grain kernel, E-L flanking across field, all within olive wreath; $17.00 (13.09) |
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