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Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus 25 viewsCN MAG
Lead sling shot reportedly from the battle of Munda.
Found in Estepa, Spain
74.19g
49x28mm
The Battle of Munda took place on March 17, 45 BC in the plains of Munda, which is in modern southern Spain. This was the last great battle of Julius Caesar's civil war against the republican armies. After this victory, and the deaths of Titus Labienus and Gnaeus Pompeius (Pompey's oldest son), Caesar was free to return to Rome and govern as dictator. Tens of thousands of Romans died at Munda. About one month after defeat, Gnaeus was captured and executed. His brother Sextus survived to initiate another rebellion, on Sicily, where he was finally defeated by Marcus Agrippa and executed in Asia in 35 BC by Mark Antony, ten years after Munda.
Eitan Hirsch, a ballistics expert with the Israeli Defense Forces calculated that an expert slinger could hit a target from 35 meters away. According to his calculations a projectile could be hurled at a velocity of 34 meters per second. Equivalent to a modern day handgun.Jay GT4Dec 04, 2013
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LEGIO COHORTIS SPECULATORVM23 viewsANT AVG III VIR R P C
Galley right mast with banners at prow
Rev.
CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM
Three standards each decorated with two wreaths and model of prow
Patrae mint 32-31BC
SEAR 1484
ex-Arcade coins
Apparantly this was a mounted cohort of scouts or were placed on an elevated part of Mark Antony's ships. This is in harmony with the Numiswiki entry:
"Speculator, derived from specula, a prospect that is to say a view from the summit of a place, whence anything may be seen advantageously at a distance. - Thus a cohort of this description (Speculatorum Cohors) was established by M. Anthony, that they, from an elevated part of his ships, might explore and act as sentries or watchmen. There were other acceptations of the word, such as spies and even executioners."Jay GT4Nov 02, 2013
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Lucania, Velia AR Didrachm44 viewsHelmeted head of Athena left, wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with centauress, KE monogram behind
Lion left, tearing prey, A above, KE monogram below, ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ in ex.
Circa 334-300 BC
7.22g
Williams 327 (O.174/R.243)
BMC 74; HN Italy 1294.
Ex-Calgary coin
The KE obverse monogram is the signature of Kleudoros, the artist or mint master of Velia.Jay GT4Oct 27, 2013
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Mark Antony Legionary Denarius LEG VIII31 viewsANT AVG III VIR R P C
galley r. mast with banners at prow
LEG VIII
legionary eagle between two standards
Patrae mint 32-31BC
3.63g
This legion is not LEG VIII Augusta which was disbanded by Caesar and re-enlisted by Octavian.
Ex-Forum
Jay GT4Oct 22, 2013
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L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus44 viewsSABIN
Bare head of King Tatius right, bearded. Palm branch before
L TITVRI
Tarpeia facing, buried to her waist in shields, trying to ward off two soldiers who are about to cast their shields on her, star within crescent moon above
Rome, 89 BC
Sear 251, RRC 344/2a
Ex-ANE from an old collection
Jet black toning.
One of the great legends of Rome commemorated on a coin. It tells the story of Rome being besieged by the Sabine king Titus Tatius after the "Rape" of the Sabine women. Tarpeia, daughter of the Roman commander Spurius Tarpeius, went out to the Sabine camp and offered them entry to the city in exchange for "what they bore on their left arms". She had meant their gold bracelets worn on their arms. Once inside the citadel the Sabines threw their shields—carried on the left arm—upon her, crushing her to death. Her body was then thrown from a steep cliff of the southern summit of the Capitoline Hill. The cliff was named the Tarpeian Rock after Tarpeia and would become the place of execution for Rome's most notorious traitors. King Tatius and Romulus soon were reconciled through the efforts of the abducted Sabine women who had come to love their Roman abductors. They jointly ruled over Rome for the next 5 years until Tatius death.Jay GT4Oct 10, 2013
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Vespasian53 viewsIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII PP
Laureate head of Vespasian right
SC
Eagle standing facing on globe, head right, wings spread
Lugdunum mint
77-78 AD
8.77g
Sear 2362, RIC 764a
From the collection of Gordon Wyatt Goldfinch (1895-1918) of Elfindale Road, London.
With hand written old ticket citing #209 collection number.
Ex-Artancient Ltd.
Private Goldfinch was a passionate collector of Imperial Roman coinage. His personal catalog of coins dates to August 1910 when he was just 15 years of age. Goldfinch volunteered for service in 1914 with the 2nd London Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. He died in service on March 28th, 1918 at the age of 23.Jay GT4Oct 01, 2013
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Vespasian denarius42 viewsCAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate bust of Vespasian right
IMP XIX
Modius filled with seven grain ears in fields to left and right
Rome 78 AD
3.00g
Sear 2293, RSC 215, RIC 110
Jay GT4Sep 16, 2013
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Sabina60 viewsSABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG PP
Diad. and draped bust left, hair in plait down neck.
CONCORDIA AVG
Concordia enthroned left, holding patera and leaning on statue of Spes; under throne, cornucopia.
Rome 129 AD
3.38g
Appears to be a limes denarius
RIC 398, Sear 3920, BMCRE 902
Metal detector find UkraineJay GT4Sep 06, 2013
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Vespasian & Titus Didrachm43 viewsAVTOKPA KAICAP OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOC
laureate head of Vespasian right
AVTO KAI OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOV VIOC
laureate head of Titus right.
Caesarea, Cappadocia.
78 AD
7.2g
RPC 1650, Metcalf 4.
Ex-Calgary CoinsJay GT4Aug 09, 2013
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Mark Antony Scarpus denarius43 viewsM ANTO COS III IMP III
Head of Jupiter Ammon right
ANTONIO AVG SCARPVS IMP
Victory walking right holding wreath and palm
Cyrene summer of 31 BC
2.86g
Sear 1486
In the will of Caesar, Scarpus received one eighth of certain legacies after the legacies given to Octavian. He along with his cousins from the will became heirs to his great uncle.
Scarpus became an ally to Mark Antony and commanded for him against the war on Marcus Brutus and Cassius Longinus. In the years leading up to Actium 31 BC, Antony appointed Scarpus to the military command of Cyrenaica. Scarpus had with him four legions to command. During his time in Cyrenaica Scarpus had control of the currency mint in Cyrene, as he became a moneyer. Scarpus had issued various coins bearing Antony’s name and Scarpus’ name was inscripted as an issuer of these coins.
After Antony & Cleopatra were defeated by Octavian at Actium, Scarpus withdrew his support from Antony and gave his support (including his legions) to Octavian. Antony after the defeat sailed back to North Africa and sent messengers to Scarpus for help.
Scarpus refused to see Antony’s messengers and put them to death. He gave his legions to Gaius Cornelius Gallus, Octavian’s lieutenant to command.
Augustus then appointed his cousin as Governor of Cyrenaica. Scarpus as he did for Antony, became a moneyer and issued various coins bearing Augustus’ name. On these coins, Scarpus had his name inscripted as an issuer of the coins.
Jay GT4Aug 09, 2013
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Tiberius Tribute Penny43 viewsTI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Laureate head of Tiberius right
PONTIF MAXIM
Livia seated right holding scepter and branch, legs on char ornamented, feet on footstool
Lugdunum after 16 AD
3.64g
Sear 1763, RIC 26
Ex-Calgary coinJay GT4Aug 09, 2013
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Vespasian denarius34 viewsIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laur. head facing left
rev. COS VII
Pair of oxen under yoke
Rome 77-78 AD
RSC 134a, RIC 107
3.1g
Rare with Vespasian facing left!
Ex-Pegasi NumismaticsJay GT4Aug 09, 2013
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Vespasian denarius26 viewsIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laur. head facing right
rev. COS VII
Pair of oxen under yoke
Rome 77-78 AD
Sear 2289, BM 206
3.08g
Scarce: only 28 specimens in Reka Devinia hoard
Ex Harlan J. BerkJay GT4Aug 09, 2013
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Vespasian denarius33 viewsIMP CAES VESP AVG CENS
Laureate head of Vespasian right
PONTIF MAXIM
Vespasian seated right holding scepter and branch
Rome 73 AD
Sear 2308
3.36gJay GT4Aug 09, 2013
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Vespasian denarius SPQR52 viewsIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII CEN
Laureate head of Vespasian right.
SPQR
within oak wreath with serrate leaves, acorns, and six long spikes.
Rome, 73 AD
2.95g
RIC 523 (C ). BM 86A. Cohen 517.
Rare: not in Paris, only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard
Holed for suspension in antiquity.
Reportedly found in Spain.
Ex-Tater'sJay GT4Aug 06, 2013
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Vespasian denarius Vesta27 viewsIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
laureate head right
VESTA
Vesta standing left holding simpulum and sceptre
Rome 72 AD
Sear 2316, RIC 50, RSC 574
3.42gJay GT4Aug 06, 2013
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Livia Dupondius58 viewsIVSTITIA
Diad. and draped bust of Livia as Justitia right
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVG P M TR POT XXIIII around large SC
Rome 22-23AD
12.61g
Sear 1739
Countermark on reverse NCAP?:
There are several interpretations of what this, the most interesting of all Julio-Caludian ctmk., means. The two most likely are:
1. Nero Ceasar Augustus Populi Romani
2. Nero Caesar Augustus Probavit
In the first instance it is a congiarium or public dole given by Nero to the people of Rome. In the second, it is a revalidation of the earlier coins of ones predecessors still in circulation.
Possible is also a later use, eg. by Nerva, or that no emperors name was part of the countermark, Countermark Martini Pangerl Collection 1; 20; 60 depending on subtype
Titus Pullo
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FEL TEMP REPARATIO23 viewsCONSTANTIVSPFAVG
Rev .
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
SMNT
Soldier spearing fallen Persian horseman
S to the left
337-361 ADTitus Pullo
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CALABRIA, Tarentum AR Diobol30 viewsHelmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with three rosettes
Herakles kneeling on right leg, strangling the Nemean lion.
Tarentum Calabria
Circa 325-280 BC
0.78g
Vlasto 1372; SNG ANS 1444; HN Italy 976.
Ex-ANEJay GT4
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Taras Didrachm 272-235 BC61 viewsYouth on horse standing left with monogram N below, holding wreath above its head.
Taras holding Nike & trident, on dolphin left, TAPAΣ to right API-ΣTO below.
Calabria, Taras
250 BC
21 mm, 6.7gm
Ref: SNG-Cop-923, Vlasto 873v
Ex-Imperator Coins
New photo!Jay GT4
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