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Pupienus portrait - RIC 10(a).jpg
Roman, Pupienus, April - June 238 A.D.MARCVS CLODIVS PUPIENVS MAXIMVS was born about 164. He was a Senator in 238 when the revolt of the Gordians broke out against Maximinus I, and he was one of the Senate's "Committee of Twenty" to oversee the defense of Italy in support of the Gordians. When the Gordians were quickly killed in Africa, the Senate made Pupienus and a Senator named Balbinus co-Augusti. Pupienus was to lead the army and Balbinus was to administrate. Maximinus was soon killed by his own men at Aquileia but discontent in Rome led to the murder of Pupienus by the Praetorian Guard on July 29, 238. This portrait is from a Antonianus (ex-Forum) in my collection (see jimwho523's gallery for actual coin)13 commentsjimwho523
Probus, Fides Militvm2.jpg
Roman, Probus, summer 276 - Sep 282 A.D.Ex Forum. Silvered antoninianus, RIC 169 (listing obv. legend 8 in error), EF, 3.39g, 22.7mm, 0o, Rome mint, 276-282 A.D.; obverse IMP PROBVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right; reverse FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left holding standard in each hand, R thunderbolt B in ex; handsome military bust; SOLD 3 commentswolfgang336
Philip I ROMAE ETERNAE RIC 44b.jpg
Roman, Philip I, first half of 244 - end of Sep 249 A.D.ROMAE AETERNAE RIC 44b.2 commentsRobert_Brenchley
Maximinus Portrait.JPG
Roman, Maximinus I Thrax, mid Mar 235 - late May 238 A.D.Not sure if this coin fits the bill , but I find the portrait rather Powerfull and expressive.
Your thoughts?
4 commentsJerome Holderman
Nerone Sesterzio.jpg
Roman, NeroOrichalcum sestertius, RIC 517, C 268, BMC 328, S 1961, EF, 20.2g, 34.3mm, 180o, Lugdunum mint, 66 A.D.; obverse IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P, laureate head left, globe at point of bust; reverse ROMA in ex, S - C in fields, Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory, left arm resting on parazonium, shields behind; extraordinary portrait, dark green patina. Ex Forum5 comments
Vespasian r103-o.jpg
Roman, VespasianI love this portrait! The sneer/scowl seems so real!

TITVS FLAVIVS VESPASIANVS, born in 9 AD to Vespasia Polla and Flavius Sabinus, entered public service and was serving as Governor of Judaea in 68 when Nero committed suicide. The eastern legions resented the quick succession of Nero, Galba, Otho, and Vitellius, since the Rhine legions had caused it all. In July of 69 the eastern legions proclaimed Vespasian, and the legions of Illyricum followed. Vitellius was killed on December 20, 69 and Vespasian reigned mildly for the next ten years. He died of illness on June 23, 79, was succeeded by his older son Titus, and was deified by the Senate.
4 commentsjimwho523
Mamaea.jpg
Roman, Julia MamaeaA very pleasant depiction of Julia Mamaea (13 March 222 - February or March 235 A.D.) . RIC 335, RSC 17, BMC 483. 3.12g, 19.9mm, 180o, Rome mint, obverse IVL MAMAEA AVG, draped bust right; reverse FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and resting elbow on column; ex Scott Collection.5 commentskklinejr
PostMoneta.JPG
Roman, PostumusThe only reason that I bought this coin was for the portrait, otherwise it is fairly ordinary.1 commentswhitetd49
RI 066ab obv.jpg
Roman, CaracallaThis seemed such a striking portrait of this notorious emperor that I couldn't resist.5 commentsmaridvnvm
CJSII-0414 obv.JPG
Roman, Aelia Flaccillaex FORVM - 2243. Bronze AE2, RIC 43, gVF, 3.1g, 20.8mm, 180o, Nicomedia mint, 25 Aug 383 - 386 A.D.; obverse AEL FLAC-CILLA AVG, draped bust right with an elaborate head dress, necklace and mantle; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Aelia Flacilla standing facing head right, arms folded on breast, SMN[ in ex; irregular flan, excellent portrait, black patina beautifully highlighted by read earthen fill, this is the most elaborate hairstyle we have seen on this type; very rare7 commentscscoppa
CJSII-0729 Obv.jpg
Roman, Constantius IIFL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

He looks upset with the world.........
1 commentscscoppa
DSCN3469.JPG
Roman, Constantine IA truly magnificent portrait. RIC VII, Arles Mint, 3453 commentsMayadigger
GallienusUNC.JPG
Roman, Gallienus, AE AntoninianusNo reverse but a superior portrait of Gallienus for these crummy issues. Anyone with a better portrait?1 commentswhitetd49
VICTORIA AVG.jpg
Roman, PostumusSUPERBE silvered AE ant, Postumus (259 - 268 A.D.), IMP C POSTVMVS P. F. AVG, Radiate head right / VICTORIA AVG, Victoria walking left, with captive at her feet. C. 377 - R.I.C. 891 commentsPostumus
geta~0.JPG
Roman, GetaHappy childhood ?

Ecoli

2 commentsecoli
GordianIII-master portrait.jpg
Roman, Gordian III - 238-244 ADMARCVS ANTONIVS GORDIANVS was born in 225. His grandfather was Gordian I and his uncle was Gordian II. After their failed revolt in 238, Gordian was raised (April, 238) to Caesar under the Senate's co-Augusti, Balbinus and Pupienus. When they were killed in July, 238, Gordian became sole Augustus. His rule was generally thought to be mild and wise, guided by his Praetorian Praefect, Timesitheus. Gordian III married Timesitheus's daughter Tranquillina in 241. Unfortunately, both Timesitheus and Gordian died on campaign against the Sassanians in 243-244. His mysterious death on February 25, 244 possibly was plotted by his successor, Philip I.

The details of this coin may be viewed at http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=102&pos=7
3 commentsjimwho523
IM001004.JPG
Roman, GetaA very good, sensitive portrait especially for a provincial issue. The entire coin and description may be seen in whitetd49 Severan gallery.whitetd49
Mature_Caracalla_Portrait_7x-1.jpg
Roman, Caracalla * Mature
Of all the Caracalla portraits, I’m most drawn to & fond of those which show him in his greatest maturity. This one, dated to 217 AD, the year of his death is about as ‘mature’ as one can get for the man.
This portrait strikes me as exceptionally handsome, which I well-imagine he was in reality, despite his ‘official portraiture’ which often suggests otherwise.

Too, I think some of his portraits, such as this one, suggest strongly a certain vanity in his masculine appearance – that he was well groomed and took considerable pride in his over-all appearance, quite despite his soldierly life-style.
Such vanity and the purposefulness of his official portraiture not withstanding, here I believe one beholds ‘Caracalla’ the man more as he was – an alpha male par excellence, and a devilishly handsome one.

Portrait from AR Denarius * Caracalla * Serapis
Mint: Rome
Struck: 217 AD.
Size: 19 mm.

RIC 291b
* Reverse of * RIC 289, pg. 255

Submitted by Tiathena
5 commentsTiathena
POMEIUS.jpg
Roman, Pompey the Great5 comments
SEST.TRAJ.COL.jpg
Roman, TrajanAn extremely rare type with an almost uncirculated portrait of Emperor Trajan. Trajan's Column was erected in Forum Traiani to commemorate roman victories over Dacia. Still remains intact, except for Trajan's statue and eagles at base that were lost. This sestertius was struck same year that column was erected.(DIVIF)1 comments
vespasian_den__sow___piglets.JPG
Roman, VespasianBMCRE 214, RSC 214
Rome mint A.D. 78
From Vespasian70's Flavian denarii collection.
1 commentsDavid Atherton
titus dolphin.JPG
Roman, TitusTitus, AR denarius, Rome Mint, A.D. 80
BMCRE 72, RSC 309
Obv - Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev - Dolphin coiled around anchor.
7 commentsDavid Atherton
ClaudiusSestertius(Obv).jpg
Roman, Claudius I10 comments
vespasian ceres~0.jpg
Roman, Vespasianvespasian
RI 115l obv.jpg
Roman, PostumusThe quality of the engraving on this bust made me want to pick it up and look at it through my loupe again and again. It is paired with a slightly weak reverse which I have not included since it would detract from the portrait.1 commentsmaridvnvm
Probus-Büste.JPG
Roman, Probus AntoninianusProbus Antoninian, struck 278 AD at Siscia mint.
Obv: IMP PROBVS AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
(Rev: ADVENTVS AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre, captive at foot.
Ex: XXIS)
Ø 24.5 mm, 3.50 g.
RIC 628

Ex FORVM.
Pscipio
Macrinus-Büste.JPG
Roman, MacrinusMacrinus AE25, struck 217-218 AD at Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, legat Statius Longinus.
Obv: AY K M OΠEΛΛI CEV MAKPINOC (AY?), laureate bust right.
(Rev: VΠ CTA ΛONΓINOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ, Liberalitas standing left, holding cornucopia and counting frame.)
Ø 23-25 mm, 9.30 g.
SNG ANS 278, Pick 1779

I love this portrait, even it is a bit worn! Ex FORVM.
1 commentsPscipio
Iulianus-Büste.JPG
Roman, Julian II. Apostata AE1Iulianus II. Apostata AE1, struck 361-363 AD at Antioch mint, 2. officinae.
Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
(Rev: SECVRITAS REI PVB, bull standing right, two stars above.
Ex: ANTB(palm))
Ø 27-29 mm, 7.79 g.
Antioch RIC VIII 216

My favourite portrait in my collection...
9 commentsPscipio
Postumus Ant1.jpg
Roman, PostumusPostumus Antoninian, struck 260-261 AD at Lugdunum mint.
Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: HERC DEVSONIENSI, Hercules standing right, leaning on club, holding bow and lion's skin.
Ø 20-21.5 mm, 4.44 g.
RIC 64
1 commentsPscipio
Victorinusb.JPG
Roman, Victorinus AntoninianusVictorinus AE-Antoninian, 3. emission, struck 270 AD at Trier mint.
Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right.
(Rev: PIETAS AVG, Pietas standing left acrificing over altar.)
Ø 20 mm, 3.77 g.
RIC 57, Zschucke 263.
3 commentsPscipio
SEV ALEX-4.jpg
Roman, Severus Alexander Dupondius Severus Alexander Dupondius
231 A.D. Mint of Rome
Obv.: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Radiate head right
Rev.: IOVI PROPVGNATORI S C
Jupiter walking left, head right, holding thunderbolt.
Cohen 81, RIC629
A beautiful portrait of this emperor
3 commentsMaxentius
Hadrian_Sestertius.jpg
Roman, Hadrian SestertiusThis is one of my favourite coins because it has one of the best portraits of Hadrian that I have ever seen.4 comments
Markus Aurelius HJB.jpg
Roman, Marcus AureliusA nice portrait of the young Augustus.5 comments
Drusussestertius~0.jpg
Roman, Nero Claudius Drusus SestertiusIssued by Claudius to honor his father Drusus, RIC 93. Blueish-Black Patina.1 comments
Ant12-porträt.JPG
Roman, Postumus AntoninianPostumus AR-Antoninian, struck 267 AD at Cologne mint (?).
Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
(Rev: IOVI VICTORI, Iupiter walking left, looking right, holding sceptre and thunderbolt.)
Ø 21 mm, 3.16 g.
Cunetio 2468, Elmer 571, Zschucke 170, RIC 311
4 commentsPscipio
N80063~0.jpg
Roman, CaracallaAn incuse profile of Caracalla is visible on the reverse4 commentsTLP
TetricusIIComesAvgg.jpg
Roman, TETRICUS IIvery nice portrait1 commentsgb29400
Sullahead.jpg
Roman, Lucius Cornelius Sulla PortraitPompeia 4. Portrait of Sulla issued by his grandson Pompeius Rufus.1 comments
Claudiussestreal~0.jpg
Roman, Claudius SestertiusRIC 115, Sear 1854. Claudius
(Reverse - Spes Augusta)
Trajan CNG El.130 -343.jpg
Roman, Trajan SestertiusTRAJAN. 98-117 AD. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 28.81 g). Struck 106 AD. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. RIC II 534 var. (drapery on far shoulder); BMCRE 836; Cohen 508 var. (laureate only).
Ex CNG
From the Tony Hardy Collection.
Trajan has a smart look in his face.
Maximianus D-1.jpg
Roman, MaximianusAE Follis.
Obv.: IMP MAXIMIANVS SEN AVG ; Rev.: CONSERVATORES KART SVAE ; cult image of Carthage stg. in a temple.
Tanit
postumeMilanbuste.jpg
Roman, Postumus struck under AureolusIMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Cuirassed, draped and radiated bust right
R/[VIRTV]S EQVIT / / T
Mars walking right, holding spear end shield

Antoninianus struck in Mediolanum , third officina
C.442 - RIC.387 - Elmer 617 - AGK.111a

magnificient portrait

the coin is also in my gallery with reverse
2 commentsgb29400
HADRIAN-BRITANICUS~0.jpg
Roman, HADRIAN, BRITANNICVSSestertius of Hadrian, AD 122. EXERC BRITANNICVS SC ("For the army of Britain, by order of the Senate") RIC 913. Coin currently in the British Museum Department of Coins and Medals (gallery 49, case 14).
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS 111 PP ("Hadrian Augustus, three times consul, father of his country")
5 comments
Agrippina-Ses-Ob-_-Rev~2.jpg
Roman, Agrippina the Elder (ca. 14 B.C.-33 A.D)Agrippina the Elder (ca. 14 B.C.-33 A.D)
Sestertius
Daughter of Julia and Marcus Agrippa, wife of Germanicus and mother of Emperor Caligula. The most beautiful woman of all Caesars in the most incredible condition. The finest known specimen originally from the Morreti Collection.

Posthumous portrait ordered by Caligula to commemorate his mother who had tragically died in exile.

Cohen 1 ; RIC 42
9 comments
11193p00~0.jpg
Greek, Philetairos I, 282 - 263 B.C.Silver tetradrachm, Meydancikkale 3000, SNG Paris 1603 var, SNG Von Aulock -, SNG Cop -, VF, 16.629g, 28.1mm, 0o, Pergamum mint, c. 265 - 263 B.C.; obverse head of Philetaerus right in taenia; reverse FILETAIROU downward on right, Athena enthroned left, right hand on shield before her, spear over shoulder in left, leaf above arm, bow right; high relief portrait; very rare.

Very lifelike, expressive portrait.
1 commentsCleisthenes
DomnaPortrait.jpg
Roman, Julia DomnaJulia Domna Denarius. Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. Reverse: MATER DEVM, Cybele, towered, enthroned left between two lions, leaning on drum and holding branch & scepter. RIC 564, RSC 123.

Very beautiful portrait. Looks better in Hand.
1 commentsS.Sondermann
_septimius_portrait.jpg
Roman, Septimius Severus, Silver Denarius Emperor: Septimius Severus 193 - 211 AD
Denomination: Silver Denarius
Weight: 3.5g
Size: 20mm dia
Date: Rome 202 AD
Attribution: RCV 6323
vespasian sestert.jpg
Roman, Vespasian SestertiusVespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 23.90 g). Rome mint. Struck AD 71. Laureate head right. RIC 443; Cohen 419. Good VF, mottled green patina, light smoothing.
9 comments
caracallaPortrait.jpg
Roman, Caracalla DenariusANTONINVS - PIVS AVG
Draped and laureated bust right

R/ PART MAX PONT TRP IIII
two captives seated below trophy.

Denarius struck 201 AD in ROM

RIC.54b C.175

18 mm -- 3,89 g -- axis 180°

beautifull portrait on heavy flan

the coin is in my gallery
gb29400
lis2.jpg
Greek, Alexander the Great, Lysimachos tetradrachmMinted in Magnesia, this is one of the most beautiful portraits of Alexander the Great, a true Hellenistic masterpiece. He is looking to the sky, towards Olympus and he is sending a truly arogant smile to the Gods, as if containing the message "I was a true God on Earth!"vercingetorix
1-Vespasian~0.jpg
Roman, Vespasian AE34 Orichalcum Sestertius. 71 AD.Obv;IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III,
Laureate head right
Rev;ROMA S-C,
Roma standing left holding Victory and spear.

RIC 443, Cohen 419.
34mm.

To me the portrait on this coin is like a window to his personality and character. His gaze seems to mirror what is written about his life and the way he ruled.
6 comments
nero sestertius.jpg
Roman, Nero, 54-68 A.D. SestertiusNero, 54-68 A.D. Sestertius

Sear #: 1952
RIC: 430
Lugdunum mint 65 A.D.

Obv: NERO CLAVDI CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP PP

Actually my only Nero Sestertius so far. I really like the portrait on this one. The legends on the reverse are a bit weakly, and double struck. Apart from that, a very nice coin in hand. I hope ther are more coins like this out there ...
4 comments
GetaTrophy1a~0.jpg
Roman, GetaGeta, as Caesar, Denarius. 200-202 AD. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, draped bust right / PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Geta, in military dress, standing left with baton & scepter, trophy behind. RSC 157awl
auguste_aegvptos.jpg
Roman, Augustus, OctavianusCAESAR DIVI F COS VI
AEGVPTO CAPTA
RIC 545 (R3) ; Cohen 4 (30 Fr) ; BMC 653
ex Forvm Ancient Coins
Collection Frédéric Weber
5 commentsfrederic W
1210.jpg
Roman, Hadrian, AE-Sestertius. Pax seatd. Nice Portrait Roman Empire, Hadrian. 117 - 138 AD. AE-Sestertius, struck 135 AD. Rome Mint. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P.P., his laureate head right.
RIC 770.

An attractive coin with good style and eye appeal. Just the way I like them!
6 comments
SeverusFortuna.jpg
Roman, Septimius Severus (193-211) AR DenariusObverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.

To my surprise there was only one Severus coin in the portrait gallery, which was lacking. This is one of my favorite portrait images in my collection.
ROMA
carcalla cln~0.jpg
Roman, Caracalla, Caesarea maritima KNOCKOUT caracalla Tet'.Obv:bust r. slightly bearded
R:eagle standing over torch around which serpent is twined
Ros- 62
1 commentsMaritima
GAE062~0.jpg
Greek, Antiochus IV Epiphanes - Antioch on Orontes (as 'Daphne') - 175/164BCAntiochus IV Epiphanes - Antioch on Orontes (as 'Daphne') - 175/164BC
AE 20.1-21.2mm : 9.016gm
OBV - Radiate diademed head facing right with diadem extending down to neck
REV - Zeus standing facing, head turned left, arm extended to left holding wreath, ANTIOXEON at right, TON PROS DAPHNEN at left with monogram at far left and far right. Quasi-municipal type struck in or after 169/8 BC. Actual location: Antioch on Orontes (For some reason Antiochus IV chose to identify it as Antioch near Daphne).
REF - SNGSpaer 1008 (8.73gm same monograms)
1 commentsPtolemAE
Domitian Denarius RIC 100.JPG
Roman, DomitianDomitian Denarius. 87 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, laureate head right / IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing right, weilding javelin and holding shield. RSC 228.

One of the best portraits I have in my collection.
2 comments
GAE404_O.jpg
Greek, Zeus, Syracusan Imitation Ptolemaic Diobol of Hieron II ca. 265BCPtolemy II Philadelphos - Syracuse Issue of Hieron II - Diobol - 285/246BC
AE 26.9-28.4mm : 14.736gm : 2h
OBV - Laureate Zeus facing right
REV - Eagle standing on thunderbolt facing left, wing open, head facing left, no leg monogram, shield in left field, N control letter behind eagle tail at right. BASILEOS right, PTOLEMAIOY left
REF - Svoronos 619
NOTE - This type actually struck in Syracuse by Hieron II ca. 265BC. New research just published on this subject (2007). The paper that presents this new attribution is available online at www.ptolemybronze.com.
1 commentsPtolemAE
fond2.jpg
Roman, Galba's "scareface"Master's portrait of the emperor Galba on sestertius.

2 comments
s03p.jpg
Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 3RIC 61. Denarius, mint of Rome, 195 AD.
Specimen of rare early Roman style.
This is most like early Rome mint portraits on sestertii.
s04p.jpg
Roman, Septimius Severus Laodicea middle RIC 490a. Denarius, mint of Laodicea, 196-197 AD.
Great artistic style - awesome portrait!
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome late RIC 244. Denarius, mint of Rome, 211 AD.
Great sage portrait!
g01b_2.jpg
Roman, Geta Caesar of RomeRIC 34a. Mint of Rome, 202-209 AD.
Very authentic features!
3 comments
s01p.jpg
Roman, Septimius Severus Laodicea earlyRIC 459. Denarius, mint of Laodicea, 194 AD.
One in a scarce early eastern styles!
s02p.jpg
Roman, Septimius Severus Emesa earlyRIC 428. Denarius, mint of Emesa, early 194 AD.
Impressive & scarce early eastern style.
2 comments
RI_122m_obv.jpg
Roman, Claudius II GothicusA nice strike with decent centering leading to a nice portrait overall.1 commentsmaridvnvm
sabina~0.jpg
Roman, SABINA (Boyd collection)Sabina, denarius (Boyd collection)
Sabina, moglie di Adriano (117-138 d.C.), denario d'argento, zecca di Roma (131 d.C.) AR, 2.93 gr., SPL (EF)
D/ SABINA AVGVSTA, busto diademato e drappeggiato a dx.
R/ IVNONI REGINAE, Juno stante a sin., regge patera e scettro
RCV 3921; RIC 395a
William C. Boyd Collection. Acquistata dallo stesso Boyd dal numismatico londinese W.S.Lincoln nel dicembre 1898. Collezione dispersa da Baldwin's Auctions (42), il 26 Settembre 2005, lotto 374
paolo
Vespasian_Dupondius_Concordia_01~0.jpg
Roman, Vespasian Dupondius ConcordiaObv.
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS (III)
Radiate head right

Rev.
CONCORDIA AVGVSTI
SC
Concordia seated on throne left with cornucopia
ancientdave
helena-2.jpg
Roman, Helena4 comments
claude_Avers_hightF.jpg
Roman, Claudius, Amazing "Medallic" ClavdivsAS
Mint: Roma
41 AD
Dimensions: 32mm/17,52grms ( theorical weight: 10,82grms)
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP
"Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunitia Potestas Imperator".
Reverse: S-C
"Senatus Consulto"
Réf : Cohen 84 var. (f.) - RIC. 100 - BMC. 149 - BN. 179.
Conservation: SUP
to see the reverse follow this link:
http://storage.canalblog.com/85/25/140642/30815258.jpg
6 comments
MARIUS01.jpg
Roman, MariusEmperor: Marius
Type: Antoninianus
Attribution: RIC Vb 19 (Mint unidentified), Elmer 640, Cohen 22
Obverse Legend: IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG
Obverse Description: Radiate, cuirassed bust r.
Reverse Legend: VIRTVS AVG
Reverse Description: Soldier stg. l., leaning on shield and holding spear
Diameter: 18 mm
Weight: 2.78 g
Rarity: Rare

It's rare for both sides of a coin of this type to be nice, but this one has it all. The portrait in particular is a beauty.
From my collection. mz
1 commentsMark Z
Busto_Julia_Paula.jpg
Roman, JULIA PAULADenarius RIC #211, Cohen #6mdelvalle
s_193AD.jpg
Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 1RIC 1. Denarius, mint of Rome, 193 AD.
Rare starting "Pertinax" artistic style!
Maximinus0.jpg
Roman, Maximinus Thrax - AR denariusRome
II 236 - XII 236 AD
laureate, draped cuirassed bust right
MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Maximinus standing left, raising hand and holding scepter; standard on either side
P M TR P II_COS P P
RIC 4, C 56
3,01 g 20-19 mm
1 commentsJ. B.
florianus_portrait_forum.jpg
Roman, Florian. 276 AD.1 comments
carinus_forum_portrait.jpg
Roman, CARINUS, as Caesar. 282-283 AD. Antoninianus.
ss01.jpg
Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 2RIC 24. Denarius, mint of Rome, 193 AD.
One in rare first Roman artistic styles -
"small head".
It looks like a bas-relief.
sp02.jpg
Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 4RIC 83. Denarius, mint of Rome, 197 AD.
Beautiful early Roman style.
Elagabalus~0~0.jpg
Roman, ELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. AR Antoninianus ELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. AR Antoninianus (21mm - 5.31 g). Rome mint. Struck 219 AD. IMP ANTONINVS AVG, radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind / P M TR P II COS II P P, Providentia standing left, leaning on column, holding wand over globe in right hand, cornucopia in left. RIC IV 23; BMCRE 102; RSC 144. EF, just a trace of minor porosity.

5 commentsPhiloromaos
33181q00.jpg
Roman, Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, wife of Antoninus PiusSH33181. Gold aureus, SRCV II 4553 (same dies), Cayon 1765 (same), RIC III 356d, Cohen 98, BMCRE IV 398, Choice EF, Rome mint, weight 6.923g, maximum diameter 19.8mm, die axis 180o, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed, draped and veiled bust left; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, torch in right, scepter in left; very light hairline scratches; ex Lanz, Auction 135, lot 745 (misattributed); hints of red toning, bold and beautiful, struck with elegant dies!; scarce

Gold aurei are about the same size as silver denarii but they were not struck with the same dies. The finest work of the mint's top master engravers was reserved for striking gold. The difference between the artistry of the gold and silver is not always so striking, but no denarius equals the beauty of this coin.
8 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Commodus, March or April 177 - 31 Dec 192 A.D.SH40551. Bimetallic medallion, Cohen 376 var (300 fr., bust right, central reverse figure hand downward); Gnecchi II p. 57 No. 52 - 53 var (same), aEF, dark brown patina, Rome mint, weight 59.635g, maximum diameter 39.6mm, die axis 0o, 188 A.D.; obverse COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P, MON AVG, three monetae standing slightly left, each with a scale in right and cornucopia in left, the center figure is smaller, right hand upward and standing on a short round base; ex Gorney & Mosch, auction 180, lot 404; ex Helios Numismatik auction 3, 155; possibly unique5 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Macrinus, 11 April 217 - 8 June 218 A.D.SH32527. Silver denarius, RIC IV 76, Cohen 37, BMCRE V 20, Choice aEF, Rome mint, weight 2.807g, maximum diameter 19.4mm, die axis 180o, 217 A.D.; obverse IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter, small figure of Macrinus before him; excellent short beard portrait with young features, well centered1 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Diadumenian, mid May - 8 June 218 A.D.SH33843. Silver denarius, SRCV II 7449, RIC IV 102, BMC 87, Cohen 3, EF, Rome mint, weight 3.339g, maximum diameter 20.9mm, die axis 0o, as Caesar, 11 Apr 217 - mid May 218 A.D.; obverse M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Diadumenian, in military dress, standing left, head right, standard in right, short scepter in left, two grounded standards right; mint luster, superb portrait2 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Marcus Aurelius, 7 March 161- 17 March 180 A.D.29344. Orichalcum dupondius, SRCV II 4834, RIC III 1240a, Cohen 455, aEF, some light corrosion, Rome mint, weight 11.590g, maximum diameter 25.5mm, die axis 0o, 142 A.D.; obverse AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, bare head right; reverse PIETAS AVG S C, sacrificial implements1 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Maximinus I Thrax AE Sestertius, Pax, 235-238 A.D. Ref Maximinus I Thrax AE Sestertius, RIC 81, Cohen 38, BMC 148
Maximinus I Thrax Æ Sestertius. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped bust right / PAX AVGVSTI S-C, Pax standing left with branch and scepter. Cohen 38.
Rome mint.
29.8mm
19.34gr.
Green Patina.

Antonivs Protti
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Greek, Antiochus VIIISyria 121-96 BC tetradrachm
Sear 7142
MrCardon
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Roman, Philip I Tetradrachm, Bust left, seen from front, cuirassed.Philip I AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria.
Dated Year 3 = 248 AD.
obv: AYTOK K M IOYLI FILIPPOC CEB - radiate, cuirassed bust left, seen from the front, breastplate decorated with a gorgoneion .
rev: DHMARC EXOVCIAC VPATO G - eagle standing facing with wings spread, head right with wreath in its beak, ANTIOXIA SC below.
13.9grams. - Prieur 357
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Roman, Caracalla AR Antoninianus - 'Venus Victrix'Caracalla AR Antoninianus.

obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM - Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed, seen from front.
rev: VENVS VICTRIX - Venus standing holding victory and sceptre, shield by her side.
Well struck and well centered coin on a very large flan.
5.2 grams.
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