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Ancient Hispania
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The Iberian Peninsula, named Hispania by the Romans was a mixed group of peoples from Carthage, Celts, Phoenicians, some Greek trading ports. As the Roman conquest of Hispania continued, many cities and groups issued their own coins for private daily use, trading and paying tribute to the Roman Republic. Eventually, the Romans would take over completely, ending the minting of these unofficial coins to some extent.
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The Tetrarchy Era 285-313 AD
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Originally began as a diarchy, Maximian as co-emperor in the west, Diocletian as co-emperor in the east. Both co-emperors decided two Caesars were needed to address both civic and military problems. Galerius and Constantius Chlorus were appointed to the position, thus the first Tetrarchy was achieved. The second Tetrarchy came into existence after Diocletian and Maximian retired in 305. Two new Caesars Severus II and Maximinus were appointed, as well as Maxentius being declared as a usurper, and Licinius being appointed as Augustus in the west. Long story short, the Tetrarchy failed, leaving Constantine I the eventual victor and sole Augustus of the Roman Empire by 324. Coins are no longer artistic as they once were, although they were well made and a system of mint marks came to see the quality high in most respects.
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Diocletian (292 AD) AE Antoninianus, Rome mintRoman Imperial, Diocletian (292 AD) AE Antoninianus, Rome mint
Obverse: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter, naked, standing facing, looking right, holding thunderbolt and scepter, eagle at foot with wreath in beak. Mintmark XXIΔ.
Reference: RIC V-2 166
Gil-galadJul 31, 2022
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Diocletian (292 AD) AE Antoninianus, Rome mintRoman Imperial, Diocletian (292 AD) AE Antoninianus, Rome mint
Obverse: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter, naked, standing facing, looking right, holding thunderbolt and scepter, eagle at foot with wreath in beak. Mintmark XXIΔ.
Reference: RIC V-2 166
Gil-galadJul 31, 2022
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Gratian AE3, (378-383 AD), Siscia mintRoman Imperial, Gratian AE3, (378-383 AD), Siscia mint, 2.8g, 17.0mm, 12h
Obverse: DN GRATIANVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGGG, Roma seated to front, head left, holding globe and reversed spear. Mintmark: BSISC.
Reference: RIC IX Siscia 27a,; Cohen 3.
Gil-galadJul 31, 2022
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Nabataea, Arabia, Aretas IV with Phasa'el (9 BC - 41 AD), Petra mintAncient Greek, Nabataea, Arabia, Aretas IV with Phasa'el (9 BC - 41 AD), Petra mint
Obverse: Diademed head of Aretas IV.
Reverse: PS, Two crossed cornucopias, two pomegranates between and "PS" Nabataean letters for PhaSa.
Reference: Similar to BMC Arabia 35
Gil-galadJul 08, 2022
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Germanicus under Under Claudius I (42-43 AD), AE As.Roman Imperial, Germanicus under Under Claudius I (42-43 AD), AE As., 27x28mm, 8.81g
Obverse: GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, Bare head right.
Reverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P around large SC
Reference: RIC 106 (Claudius I), Cohen 9, Sear RCV 1905, BMC 241
Ex: Jon Moller, Jerry Coddington
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Judaea, Under Claudius I, Nero Claudius Caesar, Britannicus by Antonius Felix (54 AD), AE Prutah, Year 14Roman Provincial, Judaea, Under Claudius I, Nero Claudius Caesar, Britannicus by Antonius Felix (54 AD), AE Prutah, Year 14
Obverse: NƐPW KΛAY KAICAP, Two shields, two spears crossed, within dotted circle border, off-center.
Reverse: BPIT, L-[IΔ], K[AI], Six branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates, within dotted circle border.
Reference: Hendin 1348, RPC I 4971, TJC 340, GBC 1348, Meshorer 34o
Ex: VCoins - Holyland Ancient Coin Corporation - Musa Ali
Gil-galadJul 06, 2022
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Romanus III. 1028-1034 AD. Class B anonymous follis overstrike, ConstantinopleByzantine Empire, Romanus III, (1028-1034 AD), Class B anonymous follis overstrike, Constantinople mint, 10.6g, 31.81mm
Obverse: IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing with nimbate cross behind head, square in each limb of nimbus cross, holding book of gospels, a dot in center of dotted square on book.
Reverse: IS-XS BAS-ILE BAS-ILE to left and right above and below cross on three steps.
Reference: SB 1823.
Ex: Zurqieh
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Justinian I, AE Pentanummium, 527-565 AD, Antioch mintByzantine Empire, Justinian I, AE Pentanummium, (527-565 AD), Antioch mint, 2.3g, 15mm
Obverse: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Epsilon Ɛ with cross at centre, star to right.
Reference: SB 244, DOC 271.
Ex: Aegean Numismatics
Gil-galadJul 06, 2022
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Constantius II AE2 (350-355 AD), Antioch mint, 5.1g, 21.5mm, 11hRoman Imperial, Constantius II AE2 (350-355 AD), Antioch mint, 5.1g, 21.5mm, 11h
Obverse: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Helmeted soldier left, spearing falling horseman who is clutching horse's neck, Γ in left field. Mintmark ANΓ
Reference: RIC VIII Antioch 135
Gil-galadJun 08, 2022
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Constantine II as Caesar (320 AD) AE3, Thessalonica mintRoman Imperial, Constantine II as Caesar (320 AD) AE3, Thessalonica mint
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Laurate head right.
Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT-V, Large wreath. Mintmark: TSD VI
Reference: RIC VII Thessalonica 108 var, Rarity: R4 obverse head portrait.
Gil-galadJun 08, 2022
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Augustus, Macedon, Philippi, AE 19mm (Semis). 31 ADRoman Provincial, Augustus, Macedon, Philippi, AE 19mm (Semis). (31 AD), 4.7g, 19mm
Obverse: VIC - AVG, Victory standing left on base holding wreath and palm.
Reverse: COHOR PRAE PHIL, Three standards in honor of the Praetorian Guard's battle between Augustus and Marcus Antonius.
Reference: RPC I 1651, SGICV 32, SNG Cop 305, BMC 23, SNG ANS 677, Varbonov GIC Vol. III 3771
Gil-galadMay 28, 2022
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Augustus & Agrippa AE Dupondius. Nemausus Mint, 20-10 BCRoman Provincial, Augustus & Agrippa AE Dupondius, Nemausus Mint, (20-10 BC), 11.2g, 26mm
Obverse: IMP DIVI F, Back-to-back heads of Agrippa, wearing rostral crown, & Augustus, laureate.
Reverse: COL-NEM, crocodile chained to palm, wreath with long ties trailing above.
Reference: RIC 155, Cohen 7, RPC 523, Sear (RCV 2000) 1730, aorta 580
Ex: Holding History Coins+photo
Gil-galadMay 28, 2022
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Roman Imperial, Gratian AE3 (367-375 AD), Rome mintRoman Imperial, Gratian AE3 (367-375 AD), Rome mint
Obverse: DN GRATIA-NVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE, Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm. Mintmark: SM leaf RB.
Reference: RIC IX Rome 24c/28b, type xiv.
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Drusus - Senatus ConsultumRoman Imperial, Drusus Caesar AE As. Struck under Tiberius, (21-22 AD), 27.5mm, 9.3g
Obverse: DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, Bare head left.
Reverse: PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER around large S•C.
Reference: RIC 45 (Tiberius), Sear RCV 1794, Cohen 2.
Ex: Incitiatus Coins +photo
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Roman Imperial, Delmatius Caesar (335-337 AD) AE4, Cyzicus mintRoman Imperial, Delmatius Caesar (335-337 AD) AE4, Cyzicus mint
Obverse: C L IVL DELMATIVS NOB C, laureate, cuirassed bust right with drapery on left shoulder
Reverse: GLOR dot IA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing, holding spears and shields, one standard between them, mintmark SMKΔ.
Reference: RIC VII Cyzicus 145; Sear RCV 16900; RIC rarity R5 (minor dot variety) the other coin is R2.
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