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Bruttium, Terina didrachm/StaterHead of the nymph Terina left, hair tightly rolled in ampyx, with necklace, all within olive wreath
Nike seated left on hydria (amphora), holding wreath and kerykeion TEPINAION in left field.
Terina, Bruttium
445-425 BCE
6.43g
Regling, Terina 13 (dies K/λ); Kunstfreund 75 (same dies - prior to the die break); Holloway & Jenkins 14, N. Italy 2575. Sear 506.
Ex-Astarte YCA #2, lot 14
Regling's monograph from 1906 was the first die study of any Greek coinage to be published. The obverse die break is known from at least 4 other specimans (Roma, CNG, Nomos, Seaby's Coin & Medal bulletin April 1975, A236 and front cover) all sharing the same obverse and reverse dies. Further examination could possibly help place the coins in chronological order of striking based on die wear.
I missed out acquiring the Seaby coin when it was auctioned at the Geoffry Bell Toronto Coin Auction in 2017. Since then I've been on the lookout for one of these coins with the die break. 7 years later, I finally added one to my collection.Jay GT4Mar 08, 2024
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Sicily, Akragas: Punic Occupation 1/4 ShekelHead of Triptolemus? right, wreathed in corn.
Horse galloping right; Punic letters 'ht' below.
Akragas, Sicily; 213-211 BC (Punic Occupation)
1.57g
SNG Cop 379; Walker Group II, 1st Series
Ex-Londinium Coins; Ex-CNG #63024 6/18/2001 (with ticket)
Minted during the Carthaginian occupation of Sicily and the 2nd Punic War. Rare, only one other in Forum Galleries (Enodia) possible reverse die match.
TRIPTOLEMOS (Triptolemus) was a demi-god of the Eleusinian mysteries who presided over the sowing of grain-seed and the milling of wheat. He was one of the Eleusinian princes who hospitably received the goddess Demeter when she was mourning the loss of her daughter.
Jay GT4Feb 24, 2024
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RIC 1562 Titus denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Palm tree; to left, Titus standing right with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to right, Judaea mourning seated right.
Antioch; 72-3 CE
2.73g
RIC 1562 (C)
EX-Numismatik Naumann GmbH Auction 136 lot 519
This coin was described by the auction house as a Limes (unofficial) coin. However, this coin is indeed solid silver with a heavy dark toning and encrustations, as can be seen on the reverse. The double strike obverse, Ad Marco scoop on the reverse and being a double die match to the Sneh coin make this an official coin from Antioch. Interestingly, the Antioch version is more common than the Rome mint issue. One which I am happy to add to my collection. I may try to remove the encrustation from the palm tree and back of Judaea.Jay GT4Jan 31, 2024
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RIC 951 Titus denariusT CASESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Laureate head right
COS VI
Two oxen yoked left
2.85g
Rome 77-78 CE
RIC 951 (R)
Ex-Emad Khaleel
Jay GT4Jan 17, 2024
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RIC 0774 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
PON MAX TR P COS VI
Securitas seated left, head resting on raised arm
Rome, 75 CE
3.22g
RIC 774 (C)
Ex-Aphrodite Auction 18, lot 481 misattributed as RIC 772
A beautifully toned denarius in hand. Often times this coin is mistaken for the common Pax reverse (as was this one). The difference is in the position of the deities head resting on her arm. The pose is most likely taken from a cult statue of the goddess. Jay GT4Jan 11, 2024
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Bruttium, Lokri EpizephyrioiHead of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; XIIII above.
Pegasos flying to right; ΛΟΚΡΩΝ below.
3.92g, 18mm
Lokroi Epizephyrioi
3rd Century BCE
HN Italy 2423 corr. (ΛIII); HGC 1, 1591 corr. (same).
Ex-Aphrodite Auction 18, lot 29; Ex-Roma Mike Ballerini Collection Auction lot 199 with his ticket noting "Lotto 29"
Beautiful glossy black patina in handJay GT4Jan 11, 2024
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RIC 1569 Vespasian QuadransIMP VESP AVG
Laureate head left
PM TR POT PP
Winged Caduceus
Rome, 74 CE
2.95g
RIC 1569 (R)
EX NSB Web Auction 20, lot 234
Part of an interesting series of coins struck in Rome with an Eastern flare.Jay GT4Dec 19, 2023
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RPC 1661 Titus HemidrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ΤΙΤΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹΕΒΑϹ
Laureate head of Titus, right
Nike standing, right, wreath in right hand, palm in left hand
Caesarea, Cappadocia
Undated but minted between 79-81 CE
1.82g
RPC 1661 (8 in core collections)
Ex-NBS web auction 20, lot 275
A scarcer coin minted while Titus was Augustus. Nice dark toning with some encrustation around the mouth and chin.
Jay GT4Dec 18, 2023
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RIC 1561 Titus Antioch denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate bust right
NEP RED
Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, with acrostolium and sceptre
Antioch, 72-3 CE
3.07g
RIC 1561 (C)
Ex-Divus Numismatik
Wonderful Antiochine style with typical ragged flan
Jay GT4Nov 14, 2023
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RIC 1029 Titus DupondiusT CAESAR VESPASIANVS TR P COS VI
Laureate head left
PRINCIP IVVENT SC across lower field
Domitian Caesar on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding scepter in left.
Rome; 77-78 CE
10.66g
RIC 1029 (R3)
HJB 225th Bid or Buy lot 63 from the Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E329, 25 June 2014, 409.
The reverse depicts Domitian participating in the Judaea Capta triumph of 71 A.D. He is, as Josephus described him, riding alongside in magnificent apparel and mounted on a horse that was itself a site worth seeing.
RIC notes that this is "presumably a mule, with the reverse of Domitian from the parallel issue." David Atherton believes the reverse die is intentional for both Titus and Domitian, making this an official pairing of dies for Titus. Regardless, the type is very rare. None in Forum galleries.Jay GT4Nov 02, 2023
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RPC 2463 Titus TetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚ ΤΙΤΟΥ ΚΑΙΣ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΥ ΣΕΒ
Laureate head of Titus right
ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ LΒ (Year 2)
Homonoia seated, l., with olive branch
Alexandria, Egypt 79-80 CE
12.41g
RPC 2463 (12 in the core collection) Scarce
Ex-Incitatus
A scarce debased Alexandrian tetradrachm for Year 2 of Titus.Jay GT4Oct 24, 2023
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RIC 0700 Vespasian denarius IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
Oak wreath (Corona Civica), with legend OB CIVES above, SERVATOS below.
Rome 74 CE
3.01g
RIC 700 (R2)
Ex-Harlen J. Berk from the Curtis Clay Collection (with his ticket) Buy or Bid 224 lot 77, Ex-Gurbules Chicago Show April 1997
RIC cites just two specimens: in Shapwick Villa hoard and a private collection (pl. 6; from different dies). Only one other in Forum galleries (Atherton). A very rare coin.Jay GT4Oct 16, 2023
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SOLD! Augustus & Agrippa by C. Sulpicius PlatorinusCAESAR AVGVSTVS
bare head right
C SVLPICIVS PLATORIN
Augustus and Agrippa, both togate, seated half l. on bisellium set on platform ornamented with rostra. On l., staff upright.
3.72g
Rome 13 BC
RSC 529, RIC 407, Sear 1599
Repaired
Ex-ANE,
Sold to TC collection Sept 2023Jay GT4
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FulviaBust of Fulvia (as Nike) right
Athena standing left, holding shield and spear; ΦOYΛOYIANON in right field, ZMEPTOPIΓOΣ ΦIΛΩNIΔOΥ in two lines in left field.
Phrygia 41, 40 BC
6.69g
Rare
Ex-Savoca
RPC 3139; SNG München –; BMC 21
Fulvia married Mark Antony in 44 BC, and became an outspoken defender of his interests in Rome while he campaigned in the East. The city name of Eumenea in Phrygia was changed to Fulvia on the occasion of Mark Antony's journey to the east in 41 BC. Fulvia was to die at Sicyon the next year, hence this was a short-lived coinage. Sometime afterward these coins struck at "Fulviana" had their ethnic scratched off, and two countermarks were applied: one may be resolved as Eumeneia; the other as Philonidos, (although Zmertorix himself has been suggested). These countermarks suggest that, rather than melting down the coinage of Fulvia and striking new coins, a more expeditious solution was required to keep needed currency in circulation. This coin was not countermarked Jay GT4
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RIC 1081 (V) Domitian DenariusCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI
Laureate head right
PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Clasped hands holding legionary eagle set on prow.
Rome 79 AD
3.48g
RIC II 1081 Vespasian(C2); BMCRE 269 Vespasian; RSC 393.
Ex-ANE, Ex-Ancient Treasures (2002)Jay GT4
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