Superb and Masterpiece Portraits Gallery
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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
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Roman, VOLUSIAN A.D.251 - 253AR Antoninianus minted in Rome.
RIC IV iii : 140
Volusian was the son of Trebonianus Gallus, he was murdered along with his father in A.D.253.
*Alex
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Roman, Volusian. 251-253 AD.IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, cuirassed, draped and radiate bust right.
SALVS AVGG, Salus standing right, feeding snake from patera.
RIC 184, RSC 118, RCV 9769.
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Roman, Vitellius sestertius minted Rome, A.D. 6925.02g, Ø 36mm, 6h
Obv.: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG PM TR P, laurate head right
Rev.: S C, Mars, helmeted, naked, advancing right with spear and legionnary standard.
Ref.: RIC 141 (R); BMCRE 58; C. 79; Sear (II) 2208Charles S
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Roman, Victorinus PietasFor my opinion a very nice portrait of this issue (with a nice revers too)
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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.Pscipio
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Roman, Victorinus AE AntoninianusAttribution: RIC 61, Cohen 101
Date: AD 269-270
Obverse: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust r.
Reverse: PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providence stg. l. holding cornucopia,
pointing rod to globe at feet
Size: 18 mm
Weight: 2.67 gramsNoah
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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. 89Postumus
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Roman, Vespasian, AR denariusRoman Empire, Vespasian 69-79, Denarius,
(17.49 mm 3.24g)
Obv: Laureate head of Vespasian right "IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TRPPP" Rev: "AVG" within an wreath, Phi-Alpha monogram above ties. "AVG" in the center. RIC 1414. Ephesos mint, Some roughness on the reverse.
Ex Savoca Auction #9, lot 533 8/21/16
Lot 152 Aegean Nuismatics Agora Auctions July 20. 2017.
Coin depicted in the Wildwinds.com database
orfew
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Roman, Vespasian Dupondius Commagene mint, A.D.74Æ, 13.2g, 28mm, 7h
Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG, laurate head left
Rev.: PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS, Winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopiae.
Ref.: RIC 798b (scarse), C. 377Charles S
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Roman, Vespasian Dupondius ConcordiaObv.
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS (III)
Radiate head right
Rev.
CONCORDIA AVGVSTI
SC
Concordia seated on throne left with cornucopiaancientdave
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Roman, VespasianBMCRE 214, RSC 214
Rome mint A.D. 78
From Vespasian70's Flavian denarii collection.David Atherton
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Roman, Vespasian Dupondius, RIC-II 716Link to coin:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-168683Miguel P
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Roman, VESPASIANAR denarius. Ephesus. 71 AD. 3,61 grs. Laureate head right. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P / Ceres? seated left,holding corn ears and poppy and cornucopiae.
CONCORDIA AVG. In exergue E PH (ligate) E.
RIC 329. C 67.
A breathtaking portrait from an eastern mint.benito
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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.
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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.jimwho523
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Roman, Vespasianvespasian
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Roman, Valerian IValerian I AR Antoninianus
253-255 AD
Minted in Rome
22mm 3.68g
Obverse: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, drape bust right
Reverse: FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left holding 2 standards.
RIC 89 SEAR 9938 Travis C
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Roman, VALENTINIAN IFrom an AE1 of Heraclea, struck between A.D.364 and 367.
RIC IX : 2
Extremely Rare
The Colossus of Barletta is a large bronze statue of a Roman Emperor, nearly three times life size currently located in the coastal town of Barletta, Italy. The legs and hands were replaced in the 15th Century, but the 5-metre-high statue is still a powerful reminder of the later days of the Roman Empire.
There are many different versions of the story of this statue, the most popular being that the statue washed up on the shore after a Venetian ship sank returning from the sack of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade, but if that was indeed the case it is not impossible that the statue had been sent to Constantinople much earlier. The identity of the Emperor is uncertain, the most likely subjects appear to be Valentinian I (A.D.364–375), Honorius (A.D.393–423), Theodosius II (A.D.408–450), Marcian (A.D.450–457), Leo I (A.D.457–474) and Justinian I (A.D.527–565). The facial features on my coin seem to me to closely resemble those on the statue, so Valentinian I would be my own personal choice as to the identity of the emperor.
*Alex
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Roman, Trajan, Rome mint, struck 105 - 111 AD, Æ AsIMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate, draped and armored bust right
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S-C Aequitas with scales and cornucopia
RIC 497 (Var.); C. 464 (Var.); BMC 926B (Var.); Strack 395; BN 609 (Var.)
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Roman, Trajan (53-117 AD)This portrait exudes gravitas; the stern, judicious visage of the emperor almost seems to be lost in a prescient stare - looking forward to final conquest of Dacia and later Parthia.Optimo Principi
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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.
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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.David Atherton
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Roman, TITUSAR denarius. 80 AD. 3.57 gm. Laureate head right. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M. / Dolphin right on tripod. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P. RIC II 27a. RSC 321.
benito
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Roman, Tiberius AR DenariusAttribution: RIC I 30, RSC II 16a, SRCV I 1763, Lugdunum
Date: 19 August, AD 14 – 16 March, AD 37
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r.
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated r., holding olive branch & long scepter; ornate legs to chair
Size: 19 mm
Weight: 3.6 grams
* NOTE: chipped piece & metal adhesions from prior mounting of coin as jewelryNoah
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Roman, Tetricus I, AntoninianusHere's my antoninianus of Tetricus I. He is looking somewhat tired on this coin, with bags under his eyes! Hard to find in this condition.
Obverse:
IMP TETRICVS PF AVG
Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Reverse:
LAETITIA AVGG
Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor
RIC Vii 88
In my gallery: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-153435Harry G
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Roman, TETRICUS IIvery nice portraitgb29400
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Roman, TETRICUS Antoninian, A good one of this guy is really hard to find. Difficult times in Cologne in these years.
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Roman, Trajan DeciusTrajan Decius dupondius, RIC 120a
9,92 g L.e.
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 5RIC 119. Denarius, mint of Rome, 198 AD.
This is very rare early Roman artistic style.
198AD exactly: uncommon engraver autors accent - big square head with straightened nose.
In addition - even rarest Laodicea specimens at 198AD depicting a cuirassed bust with Medusa.
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 1RIC 1. Denarius, mint of Rome, 193 AD.
Rare starting "Pertinax" artistic style!
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Roman, Lucius Cornelius Sulla PortraitPompeia 4. Portrait of Sulla issued by his grandson Pompeius Rufus.
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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.
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 4RIC 83. Denarius, mint of Rome, 197 AD.
Beautiful early Roman style.
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Roman, Julia MamaeaRoman Empire
Julia Mamaea 222-235 AD
AR Denarius (2.71 g)
RV Juno with Peacock
Rome Mint
Certified by NGC / Ch Au Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5
Sam Mansourati CollectionSam
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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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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
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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 emperorMaxentius
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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)
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Greek, Seleukos I Nikator (?) on Sophytes Drachm, BaktriaThe portrait on the obverse of this coin is may be that of Seleukos I Nikator. It appears that Sophytes submitted to Seleukos I during the latter’s eastern anabasis in 306-305 BC and was appointed to the position of Satrap of Baktria. Following the incorporation of Baktria into the Seleukid Empire, the Seleukid administration appears to have sponsored Greek migration into the territory from Asia Minor. The increased demand for coinage would explain the successive emissions of owl, eagle and cock coinage, which culminated in the issue of the epigraphic Sophytes cock emission. The inspiration for the obverse was probably the Hero/Trophy issue of Susa, which commenced ca 301 BC. The frontal profile and features of the portrait on the obverse of Sophytes issues bear a resemblance to the portrait of Seleukos on the later coinage of Philetairos of Pergamon. On allying himself with Seleukos, Philetairos issued coinage bearing the portrait of Seleukos on the obverse the name of Philetairos on a distinctive non-Seleukid reverse. The parallels between the documented circumstances and coinage of Philetairos with the earlier undocumented history and coinage of Sopytes are apparent and suggestive of the circumstances under which Sophytes came to issue coinage bearing his name in Seleukid Baktria.
With growing power and provincial wealth following a decade of Greek immigration to the province, it is possible that Sophytes determined to move on a more independent path and issued coinage in his name, but bearing the image of Seleukos, in anticipation that the latter would pacify any concern that Seleukos may have with the approach. However, the latter strategy appears to have failed and Sophytes rapidly disappears from the scene and numismatic record. This action of Sophytes may have been the trigger for Seleukos to declare Antiochos co-regent and satrap of the eastern provinces. With this appointment, Antiochos was dispatched to Baktria and set about expanding the Seleukid administration and development of the province, including the establishment of Seleukid royal mints at Baktra and Ai Khanoum, commencing around 294 BC.
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Roman, Nero portait on victory as As, Néron, 65, Lyon, (Bronze)
Avers : Tête nue Néron à droite.
Revers : SC. Victoire allant à gauche et posant la main droite sur un bouclier, sur lequel est inscrit SPQR.
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Roman, Salonina early AntiochRIC 64 (4,18 gm, 21 mm).
Mint of Antioch, 255-7 AD.
A sharp strike & bold portrait!
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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
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome late RIC 244. Denarius, mint of Rome, 211 AD.
Great sage portrait!
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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 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.
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Roman, Septimius Severus Emesa earlyRIC 428. Denarius, mint of Emesa, early 194 AD.
Impressive & scarce early eastern style.
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Roman, Septimius Severus Laodicea earlyRIC 459. Denarius, mint of Laodicea, 194 AD.
One in a scarce early eastern styles!
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Roman, Galerius as Caesar ROMAN EMPIRE / Galerius, as Caesar (AD 293-305) Argenteus
Obverse : Laureate head of Galerius right
Reverse : Tetrarchs sacrificing before six-turreted enclosure, Gamma in exe.
Rome mint, 3rd officina Struck AD 295-297
MS (according to auction house), RIC 35b. RSC 183b.
**I believe there is an unusual misspelling of reverse legend.
From the Sam Mansourati collection.Sam
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Roman, Severus Alexander ( AD 222 – 235 )Emperor Severus Alexander Silver Denarius
Obverse : IMPALEXANDERPIVSAVG - Laureate head right, draped left shoulder
Reverse : PROVIDENTIAAVG - Annona standing left, holding grain ears over modius and cornucopia
Mint : Rome
Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander (born October 1, 208–March 18, died 235 AD), commonly called Severus Alexander.
From the Sam Mansourati collection. Sam
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Roman, Julian IIFRONT/ DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG Helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield. BACK/ VOT X MVLT XX within wreath; BSIRM in ex. Sirmium Mint. Struck 361-363 AD. Ref: RIC VIII Sirmium 108, page 393, rated C2. LRBC 1619. Max. Dia. 20mm.
Sam Mansourati CollectionSam
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Roman, CARACALLARoman Empire , Emperor Caracalla , AD 198-217
Caracalla / Serapis AR Denarius
Obverse : ANTONINVSPIVSAVGBRIT - Laureate head right.
Reverse : PMTRPXVCOSIIIPP - Serapis standing left, raising hand and holding scepter.
( 3.49 gr )
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus or Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus , commonly known Caracallus or Caracalla.
From the Sam Mansourati collection.Sam
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Roman, Claudius II GothicusA nice strike with decent centering leading to a nice portrait overall.maridvnvm
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Roman, Licinius I, Antioch Mint, Flawless Ave!
Licinius I, Iovi, Antioch Mint, Flawless!
Æ Follis; 18mm/3.9gm. Struck 314 AD
Con/ MS; glossy jet patina with sand fill. Blemishless handsome portrait, heroic portraiture of Jupiter done in fine style, this coin could not be improved in any manner.
Obv/ IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS PF AVG; laur. head r.
Rev/ IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Jupiter stg. l., holding Victory on globe and sceptre; eagle with wreath before; wreath gamma III in r. field.
Antioch Mint; ANT in exergue
Ref/ RIC Vol VIII 8/2 = R3Mayadigger
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Roman, Domitian, RIC 507Obverse: CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII - Laureate head right
Reverse: PAX AVGVST S C - Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae.
mm. 34 - g. 25,93
RIC2 507 R (Titus) - RPC II 504 - 80 a.D. Thracian mint
A realistic powerful portrait of the last of the Twelve CaesarsFlaviusDomitianus
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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.maridvnvm
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Roman, CaracallaThis seemed such a striking portrait of this notorious emperor that I couldn't resist.maridvnvm
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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)jimwho523
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Greek, Ptolemy II Philadelphus AR TetradrachmObverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I Soter
Reverse: Eagle with folded wings standing on thunderbolts. PTOLEMAIOY SOTHROS; Regnal Year 31 (255/54 BC) of Ptolemy II (285-246 BC) Monograms and control marks of the Gaza mint in the fields
Many of the portraits of Ptolemy Soter (the Savior) are little more than caricatures on the tetradrachms that are commonly for sale. Perhaps after engraving the same features for centuries the man behind the image became lost. I think this coin portrait has great quality and I imagine it looks a lot like the original Ptolemy I although cut about thirty years after his death. Ptolemy I may have been regarded as the George Washington of his day and the the notion of "father of his country" is exemplified in this portrait.
It is ironic that his patron, Alexander, overthrew the Persian God-Kings and was a major factor in preserving the role of the individual in Western values. Ptolemy's dynasty generally followed the Egyptian model with family members succeeding family members for over two centuries rather than the highly competitive and dynamic model that shaped Western politics and history.
Gaza mint; Svoronos 828; wt 13.7 gm daverino
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Parthia/Persia, Artabanos I ca. 127-124 B.C.AR Drachm
Ecbatana Mint
Sellwood 20.1
Sunrise 278 (Artabanos III)
Ex. FSR CoinWilliam T2
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Roman, Probus, AE Antoninianus, RIC V, II 864 Serdica variation, unlisted, SOLI INVICTO, Sol in a Quadriga, ScarceProbus
Augustus, 276 - 282 A.D.
Coin: AE Antoninianus
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing left, holding a Spear with his right hand, over his right shoulder and a Shield with his left.
Reverse: S-OL-I INVICT-O, Sol, his head turned to the left, in a Quadriga, facing, all four Horses rampant, raising his right hand in Blessing and holding the Globe with his left. KA●Δ● in exergue.
Weight: 4.64 g, Diameter: 21.6 x 21.8 x 1.3 mm, Die axis: 160°, Mint: Serdica, Reference: RIC V, II 864 Serdica variation, unlisted (obverse legend includes P F, reverse has no exergual line)
Rated ScarceConstantine IV
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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
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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 wolfgang336
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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 64Pscipio
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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 reversegb29400
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Roman, PostumusThe only reason that I bought this coin was for the portrait, otherwise it is fairly ordinary.whitetd49
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Greek, Mithridates VI (The Great) as HeraklesPontic Kingdom, Thrace, Odessos, Mithridates VI Megas, 120-63 BC, AR Tetradrachm in the name of Alexander the Great, struck ca. 88-86 BC.
Head of Mithridates VI (the Great) as Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress / ΒΑΣIΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡOΥ.
(Reverse is of Zeus seated left, legs draped, confronting eagle held on outstretched right arm and grasping lotus-tipped sceptre, ΛAK before, OΔΗ (Odessos ethnic) in exergue.)
Callataÿ Group 3; Price 1192. Odessos ca. 88-86 BC
(30 mm, 16.04 gm, 1h)
This is amongst the last of the coinages in the style of Alexander the Great to be minted. In this final incarnation the portrait of Herakles was adapted to the features of Mithridates VI the Great, to the extent that the image of Herakles is in fact a portrait of Mithridates. Comparison with his portrait on tetradrachms minted in Pontus proves this point.
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Roman, Pompey the Great
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Roman, PLOTINAThe Sestertius was minted in c. 112 AD in honour of Pompeia PLOTINA, the wife of TRAJAN (emperor from 98 to 117). Maybe the finest examples of its type to survive from ancient times. It is struck on a broad full flan and the only Plotina Sestertius in the SARTI 1906 sale from the BOLSENA HOARD of the 1890's. This specima sold in 1906 for Liire 1400 an incredible price for a Roman Bronze or any coin at this time. www.petitioncrown.com
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Greek, Ptolemy VI PhilometorSilver Tetradrachm
Alexandria mint
Struck c. 170-164 B.C.
27mm 14.2g
Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis.
Rev: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt.
Svoronos 1489; SNG Copenhagen 265mihali84
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Roman, Philip I, early 1 - AntiochRIC 71 (4,32 gm, 22 mm).
Mint of Antioch, 244 AD.
Wide sharp obverse &
excellent portrait!
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Roman, PHILIP IPhilip I. A.D. 244-249. AR double denarius (22 mm, 3.47 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 245. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right / Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC 38b; RSC 87
I believe that this coin has one of the best, if not the best, obverse portraits of Philip I on an antoninianus that I have ever seen. paul1888
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Roman, Philip IPhilip I AR Antoninianus
Rome mint 244-249 AD.
Obverse: IMPMIVLPHILIPPVSAVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: AEQVITASAVGG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand, cornucopia in left
RIC IV: 27b
Size:22mm,3.81gMatthew C5
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Roman, PHILIP IIAE sestertius. 248 AD. 18,11 gm. 10h. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind . IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. /
Philip II and Philip I, laureate and togate, seated left on curule chairs, each extending right hand; Philip I holding baton or short scepter in left hand. LIBERALITAS AVGG III. In exergue SC.
RIC IV 267a. s 9279.
benito
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Roman, Philip I, first half of 244 - end of Sep 249 A.D.ROMAE AETERNAE RIC 44b.Robert_Brenchley
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Roman, Otacilia Severa earlyRIC 123c (4,3 gm, 24 mm).
Mint of Rome, 244 AD.
A pleasant strike!
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Roman, Philip I AR Antoninianus - ' AEQUITAS AUG ' - Antioch Mint - Antioch, SyriaAncient Roman Empire
Emperor Philip I (244 - 249 AD)
Silver Antoninianus, Struck at the Antioch Mint.
obv: IMP M JUL PHILIPPUS AUG - Radiate bust of Emperor right, draped and cuirassed. Seen from Behind.
rev: AEQUITAS AUG - Aequitas standing, head left, holding scales in one hand and a cornucopia in the other.
Weight: 3.8 Grams
Size: 22.5 mm
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Roman, Elagabalus AR Antoninianus - SALVS ANTONINI AVGRoman Empire
Emperor Varius 'Elagabalus' Antoninus (218 - 222 AD)
Silver Antoninianus, Struck at the Rome Mint.
obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS - Radiate bust of the Emperor right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: SALVS ANTONINI AUG - Salus standing facing right, holding snake, which she feeds from patera held in other hand.
5.20 Grams
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Greek, Nikomedes II of Bithynia (149-127 BC)Bithynian Kingdom, Nikomedes III Euergetes, 127-94 BC, AR Tetradrachm struck 126/5 BC
Diademed head of Nikomedes II right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ EПiΦANOYΣ NIKOMHΔΩΣ.
(The reverse is Zeus standing left holding sceptre and laurel wreath capping Nikomedes name, eagle standing left on fulmen in inner left field above monogram ΩΓYE, dated below BOP = Bithynian era year 172 = 126/5 BC).
De Callatay pl. XV, D12-R1a (this coin); SNG von Aulock 6894 (same reverse die); Sear GCV 7274 (date variant).
(33mm, 16.68 g,11h)
Jencek; ex- Noble Investments (UK) PLC; ex- Spink Sale 5014 (28 September 2005) Lot 121; ex- Monnaies et Medailles (19-20 June 1975) lot 163; ex- Bank Leu Auction 2 (25 April 1972) lot 224
This coin holds it own amongst the masterpieces of late Hellenistic portraiture. The obverse image is that of a confident and contented ruler, Nikomedes II (149-127 BC), comfortable in his role leading a client state of Rome, while secure in the knowledge that the military might of the latter underpinned his position. Following Nikomedes II reign, the portrait on the obverse of the kingdom’s coinage continued unchanged, through the reign of his son (Nikomedes III) and grandson (Nikomedes IV). However, the issuing king can be readily identified by the date on coins and to a lesser degree by the style of the obverse.
Nikomedes II commenced the practice of dating Bithynian coinage, with reference to the era commencing 297/6 BC, this date being the date of foundation of the Bithynian Kingdom by Zipoetes. This coin was struck shortly after the death of Nikomedes II and the portrait closely resembles that on coins struck during his reign. It is an accurate portrayal of Nikomedes II. With time the portrait became increasingly stylized so that some examples struck toward the end of the kingdom’s existence bear only a passing resemblance to the original portrait.
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Roman, NervaAR Tetradrachm. Antiochia ad Orontem (Seleucis et Pieria). 15.52 gm, 12h. Regnal year 1. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis with Medusa head and snakes on shoulder. AVT NEROVAS KAIS SEB / Eagle with wings raised, standing facing on thunderbolt, head right; palm branch before on right field. ETOVS NEOV IEROV A. Prieur 149. BM 267.
benito
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Roman, Nero AE DupondiusOBV: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
Radiate crowned head right
REV: S C
Roma helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium, surrounded by arms; ROMA in ex
Date: 65 AD
14.2g, 29mm, Orient: 180°
RIC 296, BMC 205miffy
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Roman, Nero - Salvs_PortraitA little wear but nicely toned and high relief with beard growth.
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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 Forum
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Roman, NEROAR tetradrachm.benito
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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 ...
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Roman, CaracallaAn incuse profile of Caracalla is visible on the reverseTLP
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Roman, Theodosius I AE4 BustTheodosius I (Augustus)
Bronze AE4
DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG - Pearl diademed bust draped and cuirassed right.
SALVS REI-PVBLICAE - Victory dragging captive left and holding trophy. Cross in left field.
Minted in Antioch or Alexandria (388-395 A.D.)
Cross in left field, A-- mint mark.
RIC IX Antioch 67b/70a or RIC IX Alexandria 20b/23a
WOW! When I was making an order and I saw this bust on a AE4, how could I pass on it!?
Holding_History
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Greek, Mithradates I (171-138 BC), AR DrachmAn exceptional portrait of an aging but still formidable ruler. Most Parthian coin portraits are fairly pedestrian but this artist captures the tangled beard and wrinkled eyes and brow of Mithridates I in what must be the last years of his reign.
Sellwood 11.1daverino
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