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ROMAN EMPIRE, Zeno AE4 474-491 Antioch (ANT)Obv: ...N...
Rev: Monogram
RIC X 968
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Antoninus Pius, Mopsos-Mopsuestia AE24Cilicia, Mopsos-Mopsuestia
obv: bare head right
rev: Athena standing, holding Victory and leaning on shield
Struck Year 207= 139/ 40 AD.
AE 24 (9.65 gm)
SNG France 1974
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GREEK, Lydia, Sardeis, 2nd - 1st century BC. AE 16obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
rev: ΣΑΡΔΙ/ ΑΝΩΝ and club within wreath
4.3 grams. AE16.
SG 4736
SNG Copenhagen 478 (monogram 20).
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BYZANTINE, Latin Trachy 1204-1261 ConstantinopleObv: Bust of Christ
Rev: Archangel Michael
26-30 mm
Sear 2036
Coins of this type are usually poorly struck and/or severely clipped. Not this one!
From the collection of Laetvs
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MEDIEVAL, Spain, Philip II, 16th Century ADÆ 4 Maravedis. 3.3 grams.
Obv: Castle within coat of arms.
Rx: Lion within coat of arms.
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Julius CaesarR5384
ROMAN IMPERATORIAL: Julius Caesar, as dictator (49-44 BC). Silver denarius (4.04 gm). Mint moving with Caesar, 48–47 BC. Female head (Clementia?) right, wearing diadem, oak wreath and pearl necklace, numeral LII (52) behind / Trophy of Gallic arms consisting of a horned helmet, shield, mail cuirass, and carnyx, axe surmounted by animal´s head to right, CAE-SAR across lower field. Crawford 452/2. Sydenham 1009. CRI 11.
The obverse type, which probably depicts Clementia (clemency), symbolizes Caesar's leniency toward defeated enemies. The LII behind her head may indicate Caesar’s age (52) when these coins were struck. The reverse symbolizes Caesar's long years of campaigning in Gaul, where he cemented his reputation as a military commander of genius.
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MEDIEVAL, Spain, Castile and Leon, Alfonso VIIIAlfonso VIII (November 11, 1155 – October 5, 1214), king of Castile and grandson of Alfonso VII, is a great name in Spanish history, for he led the coalition of Christian princes and foreign crusaders who broke the power of the Almohades at the battle of the Navas de Tolosa in 1212.
The gold maravedi of Alfonso VIII is a strange blend of Muslim and Christian worlds. It has a Cross surrounded by Arabic writings!
Is there anyone who can read Arabic?
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GREEK, Ionia, Phokaia, c.4th Century B.C., AE9Obv: female head left
Rev: forepart of griffin left
Struck 4th Century B.C.
9mm. 0.9 grams.
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BYZANTINE, Basil II the Bulgarslayer, AV Histamenon, Constantinopolis548. Basile II le Bulgarochtone (976-1025), AV histamenon, 1001-1005 (?), Constantinople.
Obv : B. du Christ nimbé de face, bénissant et tenant les Evangiles. Trois groupes de sept globules dans les bras de la croix.
Rev : B. de Basile et de Constantin de face, tenant entre eux une croix patriarcale. Manus Dei au-dessus de la tête de Basile.
Ref.: S., 1798; R., 1941; B.N. 13; D.O. 4a.
4,23gm, Rare.
Under Basil, the empire expanded in all directions. He conquered Bulgaria, as his name suggests, and recovered Antioch from the Arabs.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Honorius, AV SolidusGold solidus, RIC 1206, aEF, 4.429g, 21.2mm, 180o, Mediolanum (Milan) mint, 395 - 402 A.D.; obverse D N HONORI-VS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse VICTORI-A AVGGG, Honorius treading on captive with r. foot, standard in r. and Victory on globe in l., M-D across fields, COMOB in ex.
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BYZANTINE, Phocas & Leontia, AE Follis, Struck c.A.D.602-603 at AntiochObv: D(retrograde) N FOCA NE PE AV. Standing figures of Phocas on left, holding cross on globe and Leontia, nimbate, on right, holding sceptre topped by cross; cross between their heads.
Rev: Large Langobardian M, ANNO to left,cross above, numeral representing the regnal year to right (Year 1 on this coin). In exergue, THEuP', the mintmark for Theupolis (Antioch).
Sear 671
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GREEK, Quasi-Autonomous, Ionia, Smyrna. Time of Marcus Aurelius, Circa 161-180 AD. AE 15mm.IONIA, Smyrna. Time of Marcus Aurelius, Circa 161-180 AD.
Æ 15mm (2.76 gm).
Obv: The River-God Meles reclining left, holding reed
Rev: Nike walking right, holding wreath and palm.
SNG Copenhagen 1301; Klose pg. 178, Gruppe B (V2/R-).
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BYZANTINE, John II, 1118 - 1143, Electrum Aspron TrachyElectrum aspron trachy, clipped, 1.512g, 24.6mm, 180o, Constantinople mint.
Obverse: Christ seated facing on throne without back, raising right hand in benediction, book of Gospels in left hand, IC right, XC left.
Reverse: + Iw DECPO / TH - Q / EG / RW [...], John (wearing crown, divitision and chlamys) and St. George (nimbate, in military dress, holding sword) standing facing, holding patriarchal cross with globus at base.
Sear 1941; DO 8b; Scarce.
ex Edward J. Waddell, appears slightly more golden in hand
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BYZANTINE, Manuel I, 1143 - 1180, AV Hyperpyron, Sear 1556A brave general but even more skillful diplomat and statesman. Impregnated with the idea of a universal Empire with passion for theological debate he was also perhaps the only chivalrous Emperor-Knight of Byzantine. He is a representitive of a new kind of Byzantine rulers that were influenced by the contact with the western crusaders. The customs kept in his court were not inspired by the traditional Byzantine opulence. He loved western customs and arranged jousting matches, even participating in them, an unusual and discomforting sight for the Byzantines.
Having distinguished himself in his father's war against the Seljuk Turks, he was nominated emperor in preference to his elder surviving brother. Endowed with a fine physique and great personal courage, he devoted himself whole-heartedly to a military career. He endeavoured to restore by force of arms the predominance of the Byzantine Empire in the Mediterranean countries, and so was involved in conflict with his neighbours on all sides.
Second Crusade
In 1144 he brought back Raymond of Antioch to his allegiance, and in the following year drove the Seljuk Turks out of Isauria. In 1147 he granted a passage through his dominions to two armies of the Second Crusade under Conrad III of Germany and Louis VII of France; but the numerous outbreaks of overt or secret hostility between the Franks and the Greeks on their line of march, for which both sides were to blame, nearly precipitated a conflict between Manuel and his guests.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Geta Caesar CASTORP SEPT GETA CAES PONT
his draped bust right
R/ CASTOR
Castor standing half-left, beside horse left, holding sceptre
denarius 3,45 g
Cohen. 12 RIC. 6
the ornament between the horse ears is to notice
gb29400
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BYZANTINE, ISAAC II AE Tetarteron S-2005 DOC5Facing bust of the Archangel Michael beardless and nimbate, wearing loros and holding sceptre with trifoil device. and gl.cr. Rev Bust of Isaac facing wearing crown and loros and holding cruiciform sceptre and akakia. 21mm Nice Very Fine! **** Note the trifoil device that Archangel Michael holds.***** DOC 5a.1 Simon
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ROMAN EMPIRE, SALONINA. AR ANTONINIANUS of Antioch. Struck A.D.254 - 255.Obverse: CORN SALONINA AVG. Diademed and draped bust of Salonina facing right and resting on crescent.
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVG. Gallienus and Salonina standing facing each other, clasping one anothers right hands; in upper field, between figures, laurel-wreath.
RSC : 31a | Cf.VM : 9.
Cornelia Salonina was the wife of Gallienus and mother of Valerian II and Saloninus. She was created Augusta by her husband in A.D.254 and although she was a patron of philosophy little else is known about her. It is presumed that she was murdered with Gallienus in his camp outside Milan in A.D.268.
This coin was struck to celebrate her accession as Augusta.
SOLD ON FORVM
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BYZANTINE, Romanus IV, A.D.1068-1071, AV HistamenonROMANUS IV Diogenes, A.D.1068-1071. AV Histamenon Nomisma (27mm, 4.00 gm). Constantinople mint.
Obv: Constantius and Andronicus, each holding a globus cruciger, standing facing on either side of Michael holding labarum and akakia; all on beaded exergual line
Rev: Christ, nimbate, standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each holding a globus cruciger.
DOC III 2; SB 1861.
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BYZANTINE, Tiberius III Apsimar, A.D.698-705, AV SolidusTIBERIUS III (Apsimar). 698-705 AD. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.01 gm, 6h). Italian mint.
Obv: d TIbE RI Au, crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear and shield.
Rev: VICTORIA AuSu, cross potent on three steps; small crosses flanking; CONOB.
DOC II 22 (Syracuse); MIB II 34 (Syracuse); SB 1381 (Syracuse). VF, ragged flan. Rare.
All the references ascribe this piece to Syracuse, but style and more importantly the metal content are not normal for Syracuse at this period. Probably one of the Italian mints, but Ricotti Prina, the source for a number of Italian attributions, does not list this coin.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Hadrian SestertiusDefinitely one of the best portraits of Hadrian anywhere and I'm proud to call this coin my own!
Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian facing right;
Reverse: COSIII SC, Roma seated facing left holding a cornucopia and victory.
Reference: RIC II 636, BMC III 1295.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, GALLIENUS. Silvered Antoninianus of Antioch. Struck A.D.266 - 268.Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus facing right.
Reverse: MINERVA AVG. Minerva standing facing left, leaning on shield and holding spear in right hand. In exergue, VIIC, which denotes Gallienus' seventh consulate.
RIC V i : 617 Weight 3.7gms.
Gallienus was born c.A.D.213 and made co-emperor with his father, Valerian, soon after the latter's elevation in A.D.253 and became sole ruler after his father's capture by the Persians in A.D.260. He was murdered in camp at the seige of Milan in A.D.268 and buried in a tomb on the Via Appia.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Theodosius II 402-450 Antioch (ANT Gamma)Obv: Bust right, indistinct legend
Rev: Cross (-Rho?) in Wreath
RIC X 453v
(Cross-Rho? Or just a cross with a big pit at the top? To my knowledge there are no published late Roman AE4s with cross-rho reverses. Ex Henry Clay Lindgren, who listed it as a cross-rho. What do you think?)
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Theodosius II 402-450 Uncertain MintObv: ...THEODOSIVSPF...
Rev: Victory with Two Wreaths,
[CO]NCO[RDIA AVG]
RIC X 431-439
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GREEK, Pamphylia, Aspendos, staterPAMPHYLIA, Aspendos. Circa 380-325 BC. AR Stater (22mm, 10.70 g). Two wrestlers grappling; LF between / Slinger to right; triskeles in field. Teken Series D; SNG France 105; SNG von Aulock 4565. Good VF, uneven strike, reverse a little porous.
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GREEK, Lydia, Time of Alyattes II, late 7th century BC, Electrum Third StaterKINGS of LYDIA. Time of Alyattes II. Late 7th century BC. EL Third Stater - Trite (12mm, 4.76 g).
Obv:Head of roaring lion right, sun with four rays on forehead
Rev: Double incuse punch.
Weidauer 64; BMC Lydia p. 2, 2; Rosen 653. VF.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vespasian, AR DenariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / PON MAX TR P COS V, Winged caduceus.
RIC 75. RSC 362.
3.5 grams.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caracalla, AR DenariusCaracalla, 198-217, Silver Denarius, RIC-IV-I-227-C, struck 210-213 at Rome, 3.2 grams, 18.5 mm. EF
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT - Laureate, bearded head of Caracalla facing right
Rev: PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM - Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and sceptre
A popular type where the obverse legend celebrates the reconquest of Britian.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caracalla antoninianusCaracalla, 198-217 AD. Antoninianus, Rome, 217 AD
Antoninianus (AG 22-24mm) Rome, 217 AD.
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Draped, cuirassed and radiate bust r.
Reverse: P M TR P XX COS IIII PP Iupiter standing facing, head l., holding thunderbolt in his r.hand and scepter in l.hand. 5,14gr. Good very fine. Nice big flan.
C.374; BMC 462,179; RIC 255,285c.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AR DenariusTRAJAN. 98-117 AD. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.47 g, 7h). Struck circa 107-111 AD. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate bust right, drapery on far shoulder / COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Aequitas standing facing, head left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
RIC II 118 corr. (silver, not gold); BMCRE 281; RSC 85.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Anonymous - half litra, Rome, 234-231 BC, 1,43 grammeshalf litra, Rome, 234-231 BC, 1,43 grammesDiederik
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Anonymous - litra, Rome, 234-231 BC, 2,9 grammeslitra, Rome, 234-231 BC, 2,9 grammesDiederik
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Anonymous - litra, Rome, 269-240 BC, 2,5 grammeslitra, Rome, 269-240 BC, 2,5 grammesDiederik
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GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Philip II, 359 - 336 B.C.Philip II of Macedon, 359-336 B.C.
OBV: Diademed head of Apollo right.
REV: Nude youth on horse galloping right, ΦIΛIΠΠOY (Philip in Greek) above; beneath horse, spear.
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GREEK, Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy IV PhilopatorAE 38
222-204 BC
OB. Zeus-Ammon R.
REV. Eagle standing L. on thunderbolt,
looking back over shoulder,
cornucopia on shoulder,
E monogram between legs.
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GREEK, Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy VI and VIII, AE20AE 20
Joint reign, after 169 BC (169-145 BC)
OB. Zeus-Ammon R.
REV. Two eagles Standing L.,
on thunderbolts, wings closed,
cornucopia in L. field
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INDIA, Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I (414 - 455 AD), AR Drachm12mm, 2.2 grams
obv: Bust of king, right
rev: Formalized Garuda standing facing with spread wings. In Brahmi:'Parama-bhagavata rajahiraja Sri Kumaragupta Mahendraditya'.
From the dealer's description/background:
"The early Gupta drachmas were derived from the earlier coins of Kshatrapas (obverse was practically unchanged, while the mountain on reverse was replaced with the image of Garuda)."
"The origins of the Guptas are shrouded in obscurity. The Chinese traveller I-tsing provides the first evidence of the Gupta kingdom in Magadha. He came to India in 672 CE and heard of 'Maharaja Sri-Gupta' who built a temple for Chinese pilgrims near Mrigasikhavana. I-tsing gives the date for this event merely as '500 years before'. This does not match with other sources and hence we can assume that I-tsing's computation was a mere guess.
The most likely date for the reign of Sri-Gupta is c. 240-280 CE His successor Ghatotkacha ruled probably from c. 280-319 CE In contrast to his successor"
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julian II, AE1 Cyzicus24.1x24.3mm
Obv: DN FL CL IVLI_ANVS AVG. Bust of Julian right, bearded and diademed.
Rev: SECVRITAS REIPUB. Bull standing on line right, two stars above, in ex: CYZA.
RIC VIII : 127
Unusually small for a bull, very circular planchet. Nice green patina.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julian II, AE1 Constantinople27x28.3mm
Obv: DN FL CL IVLI_ANUS AVG. Bust of Julian right, bearded.
Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVB •. Bull standing on line right, two stars above, in ex: •CONSPA branch
Constantinople mint
RIC VIII : 162
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julian II, AE3 ThessalonikaAE3
Obv. DN FL CL IVLI_ANVS PF AVG. Bust left, spear, shield and helmet.
Rev. VOT X MVLT XX in wreath; in ex. TESΓ
RIC VIII : 227
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Maxentius, AE FollisMAXENTIUS. 306-312 AD. Æ Follis - 25mm (6.17 g). Rome mint. Struck 310-311 AD. Laureate head right / Roma seated left holding globe and sceptre, within hexastyle temple; wreath in pediment; in ex. REP.
RIC VI 258.
Good VF, golden toning, some roughness.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Valentinian III AE4 425-455 Rome (mintmark mostly off flan)Obv: DNVALENTINIANVSPFAVG
Rev: Victory Advancing Left, VICTOR [IA AVGG]
S in left field
RIC X 2121
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Philip II & Serapis, Mesembria, AE25AE25. 11.5 g.
obv: Draped bust of Philip, right, facing draped bust of Serapis, left.
rev: Apollo standing left, holding lyre placed on column.
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GREEK, Cherronesos, ThraceAR Hemidrachm
12.7x13.1 mm
Obv. Foreparts of lion, head reverted
Rev. 2 depressed quarters, • and VE monogram in one;
kerykeion (caduceus) in the other.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantine I -SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI- Rome RIC 349Constantine I, 312-313 AD. AE Follis
Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right
Rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI [The senate and the Roman people to the highest prince] Legionary eagle between two vexella
in ex R P
Rome RIC 349
from the collection of Victor
My Constantine Website
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INDIA, Kushan Empire, Kanishka I (c.A.D.127-152), AE Drachm16mm, 2.9 grams.
obv: King standing left beside altar, holding trident. Bactrian legend. Control mark in left field
rev: Shiva standing left, holding trident, monogram in the left field.
Mitchiner ACW 3168; Gobl Kushan 813.
Note: Kanishka was a king of the Kushan Empire in South Asia, in the 2nd century of the common era, famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. His capital was in the modern city of Peshawar in Pakistan. A patron of Buddhism, he built many Buddhist monuments, helped found the Gandharan school of sculpture, and encouraged the spread of Buddhism to central Asia.
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INDIA, Kushan Empire, Kanishka I (c.A.D.127-152), AE Drachm18mm, 4.2 grams.
obv: King standing left beside altar, holding trident. Bactrian legend. Control mark in left field
rev: Goddess Mao (Moon God in Persian mythology), tamgha, monogram in the left field.
Mitchiner ACW 3161
Note: Kanishka was a king of the Kushan Empire in South Asia, in the 2nd century of the common era, famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. His capital was in the modern city of Peshawar in Pakistan. A patron of Buddhism, he built many Buddhist monuments, helped found the Gandharan school of sculpture, and encouraged the spread of Buddhism to central Asia.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caracalla, AR DenariusCaracalla, 198-217, Silver Denarius, RIC-IV-I-214-S, struck 210-213 at Rome, 3.21 grams, 18.3 mm. EF
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT - Laureate, bearded head of Caracalla facing right
Rev: INDVLG FECVNDAE - Indulgentia, wearing polos, seated left on curule chair, extending right hand and holding sceptre
A lovely specimen that is especially well centered with just a touch of weakness on the center of the reverse. Lots of eye appeal, lightly toned and a much scarcer issue.
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GREEK, Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy I, AE26305-285 BC
AE 25.6x26.1mm
Obv. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, laureate
Rev. PTOLEMAIOY BASILIEOS
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread, A over X in left field.
Svoronos Pl. 10b no. 16; Sear 7763
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Caracalla, TetradrachmTetradrachmon, dated 213-217. AYT KAI AN - TWNINOC CE. Head to the right. Rv: DHMARC EX UPATOC TO D. Prieur 1545. 12,46g. EF.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AE dupondius SPQRTrajan, 114-117 A.D., Rome mint.
OBV: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, radiate, draped bust right.
REV: SENATVS POPVLESQVE ROMANVS, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. S--C surrounding her.
Submitted by Andrew (ancientcoins)
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constans - FL CONSTANTIS BEA CFL CONSTANTIS BEA C
Bust laureated draped and cuirassed right
GLOR - IA EXERC - ITVS
Two soldiers standing, spear in outer hand, between them two standards
.DSIS.
Ric. vol VII, p.456 , 238 r1
gb29400
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GREEK, Thasos, TetradrachmThasos: After 148BC
A: Dionysos. R: Herakles standing.
A pleasant example of a finer style. Multiple scratches and clear signs of circulation keeps it from the top dollar prize tag. Slight wave in the flan - a result of a broken reverse die. Die crack visible from A in the inscription to your right and to Herakles' upper arm to your left.
D=34 x 35.5 mm. W=16.75 grams. Dies at 12 o'clock.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AE SestertiusFrom an equestrian statue of the emperor. RIC 599.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Lucius VerusObverse. L.AVREL.VERVS AVG.ARMENIACVS. Laureate head right.
Reverse. TR.P.IIII.IMP.II.COS.II - S.C. Mars walking r., carrying spear and trophy.
RIC III 1379.
A nice setertius with Mars advancing on the reverse.
One interesting thing is that the reverse has not been cleaned to the same extent as the obverse.
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GREEK, Zeugitania, Carthage, TetradrachmCarthage
Tetradrachm
350-325 BC
Sear 643.
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GREEK, Metapontum, Luciania-Signed by artist!Metapont
Stater
7,98 gm
330-290 BC.
The reverse die is signed by the "AMI-master"
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Claudius, Aezanis, Phrygia, AE2020 mm ; 4.6 gm
obv: Laureate head right
rev: Jupiter of Aezanis standing left, holding eagle and sceptre.
ex. Eden Seminary Collection
Struck 41-54 A.D.
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ISLAMIC, Egypt, dinar, year 422 h.Dinar. Egypte year 422 h.
wt. 4.08 gms d. 20 mm
Obv.
inner marginal insc.: second part of Shi'a Kalima
middle marginal insc.: initial statement of Kalima
outer marginal insc.: Quran 9:33
Rev.
inner and middle marginal insc.: A Kaliph's names and titles
outer margial insc.: mint name and date.
This is an example of the "three circle" style, the second coinage type of al-Zahir (562-575 h)
Tanit
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GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Lysimachos, 323-281 BC ThraceAR - Tetradrachm struck in Lampsakos, 286-281 BC
Obv. Head of Alexander the Great, wearing taenia and horn of Ammon
Rev. BASILEWS – LYSIMAXOY Athena, wearing Corinthian helmet, in long robe, seated facing left on throne, left arm resting on shield decorated with lion's-head, spear pointing downwards behind her right shoulder, holding in outstretched right hand winged Nike who is crowning the name with wreath. In left field monogram HP (ligate); in exergue, crescent with cavity left.
28.8mm, 16.85g
Ref. Thompson 47; Müller 401; SNG Paris 2542
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GREEK, Sicily, Syracuse, 344-317 BCSicily, Syracuse 344–317 BC
Obverse: Long haired Zeus facing left, ZEUS ELYTHEIROS in greek script around.
Reverse: Horse prancing to the left, SYRAKOSION in greek script around.
Dated according to N.K. Rutter: Greek Coinages of Southern Italy and Sicily, page 169.
Ex. A.H. Baldwin collection.
Bronse litra.
W=18,51g; D=26 mm.
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GREEK, Sicily, Syracuse, 332-317 BCSicily, Syracuse 332–317 BC
Obverse: Short haired Zeus facing right, ZEUS ELYTHEIROS in greek script around.
Reverse: Thunderbolt in the field, eagle to the right, SYRAKOSION in greek script around.
Dated according to N.K. Rutter: Greek Coinages of Southern Italy and Sicily, page 168.
Ex. A.H. Baldwin collection.
Bronse hemilitron.
W=14,97g; D=24 mm.
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GREEK, Pontos, Peiraeos, c.4th century B.C.Pontos, Peiraeos (later Amisos). Ca. 4th Century BC.
Obverse: Hera, left.
Reverse: Owl standing facing on shield; NLI – ODO in greek script on either side, anchor and PEIRA in greek script under.
Silver, often described as a siglos or drachm.
W = 5,62 g; D = 19 mm.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, DIOCLETIAN Follis RIC VI 41Alexandria mint c. AD 304-305
IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, Laureate bust of Diocletianus right
IOVI CONS CAES, Jupiter standing left, holding victory and spear. S B P in field, ALE at exergue
11.21 gr
Ref : RIC VI # 41, RCV # 12805, Cohen # 173
Potator II
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ROMAN EMPIRE, VALENTINIAN II AE2 RIC 52Constantinople mint, 4th officina
D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust of Valentinian, holding spear in right hand
GLORIA RO-MANORUM, Valentinain standing on a galley, driven by a victory, Wreath in field, CON delta at exergue
4.93 gr
Ref : RIC # 52, Cohen #22, RC #4161, LRBC #2151
Very light orange patinaPotator II
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GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Seleucia in Pieria, Antiochos IV & Laodike IV, AE16AE 15.8x16.5mm serrate
Obv. Head of Laodike IV right, veiled, monogram to left, dotted border.
Rev. BASILEWS ANTIOXOU. Head of elephant left, trunk raised; prow of galley at right, monogram above trunk; dotted border.
Mint: Seleucia in Pieria, 175-164 BC.
Laodike IV was both the wife and sister of Antiochus !V.
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India, Yaudheya Republic, Rohtak mint, c. 3rd Century AD24mm. 11.38 gm
obv: Brahmi Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya. Karttikeys standing facing, holding scepter; peacock at right. Word Dvi ("two") added at end of legend.
rev: Female goddess standing left with hand on hip; lotus and nandipada in field.
Struck 3rd Century A.D. at Rohtak mint
MACW 4711-4715
From the dealer's description: As Kushan influence waned in the Ganges Valley, the Yaudheyas and other local/ tribal entities established their own states. The Yaudheya Republic was centered on Rohtak, northwest of Delhi. By the mid-3rd century, the Yaudheyas controlled and extensive territory served by three parallel issues of coinage, likely corresponding to three administrative areas. The present coin is designated "two".
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantine I the GreatCONSTANTINE I. 307-337 AD. Æ Follis - 20mm (4.24 g). Aquileia mint. Struck 312-313 AD.
Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Mars standing right, holding spear and shield; AQP.
EF, glossy dark brown patina. Rare issue.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Severus Alexander, AR DenariusAlexander Severus, 222-235 AD, AR denarius - Mars advancing right
Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: P M TR P VI COS II P P Mars advancing right with spear and trophy
RIC 61, RSC 305
2.84 grams, 19mm
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Septimius SeverusSEPTIMIUS SEVERUS - AR Tetradrachm - LAODICEE, 202-211Alwin
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julian II, AE1 ArlesAE1, 25.2x28.7mm
Obv. DN FL CL IVLI_ANVS PF AVG
Bust right, bearded, pearl diadem.
Rev. SECVRITAS REIPVB
Bull right standing on line, head lowered; two stars, one between horns; to right, in front of bull, eagle with wreath in beak standing on wreath.
Ex. TCONST
Constantina (Arles) mint, 361-363 AD.
RIC VIII : 318
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Septimius Severus, Nikopolis ad Istrum, AE15AE 15 mm, 3.63 g.
obv: Laureate bust right.
rev: Eagle standing left.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, LICINIUS II VIRTUS EXERCITLICINIVS IVN NOB C
Radiated, draped and cuirassed bust right
R/VIRTVS EXERCIT
Standerd inscribed VOT / XX with captives on ground on either side.
STR in ex.
Aes reduced follis struck 320 in Trier
RIC.271 R4gb29400
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Papius. Denarius, 79 B.C.Obv: Head of Juno Sospita right, clad in goat's skin, control-symbol behind head.
Rev: Gryphon leaping right, control-symbol below, L PAPI in exergue.
RSC Papia 1 | CRR 733 | RCV I : 311.the_Apostate
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Valens, AV SolidusValens, 364-378 AD, AV solidus
Obverse: DN VALENS PERP AVG diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE emperor standing, head right, with standard & Victory
Sear 4104
21mm, 4.39 grams
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caracalla, AR DenariusCaracalla, AR Denarius, 210-213, Rome
ANTONINVS-PIVS AVG BRIT
Laureate head right
PROFECTIO-AVG
Caracalla, in military dress, standing right, spear pointing forward in both hands, two standards behind
19mm x 21mm, 3.88g
RIC IV, Part I, 225
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julia Mamaea, AR denariusObverse: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right.
Reverse: VENVS GENETRIX. Venus standing facing left, holding apple and sceptre.
RIC IVii 355 (Severus Alexander); C 72.
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BYZANTINE, Alexius I Komnenos A.D.1081 - 1118, AU Hyperperon. Post-reform issue struck A.D.1092 - 1118
Sear 1912.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, AR denarius
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julian II, AE1 NicomediaAE1 28.5x29.5mm
Obv. DN FL CL IVLI_ANVS PF AVG. Bust right, bearded and diademed.
Rev. SECVRITAS REIPVB. Bull striding right on line, two stars above, in ex. NIKΓ* (Nicomedia mint, third officina).
RIC VIII : 120
Most of the bulls on these coins are static, but this one is definitely moving right along.
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BYZANTINE, Romanus I Lecapenus A.D.920-944, AE Follis, struck at ConstantinopleObv: +RWmAn bASILEVS RWM. Facing bearded bust of Romanus I, wearing crown and jewelled chlamys, holding labarum and globus cruciger.
Rev: +RWMA/n En θEW bA/SILEVS RW/MAIWn in four lines.
Sear: 1760
Romanus I Lecapenus (A.D.920-944), co-ruled with Constantine VII. Porphyrogenitus (A.D.913-959)
Large quantities of folles of this type appear to have been issued, and are often overstruck on folles of Leo VI.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, HADRIANVS 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")
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ROMAN EMPIRE, 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 orriginally from the Morreti Collection.
Obv. Posthumous portrait ordered by Caligula to commemorate his mother who had tragically died in exile. Rev.The carpentum drawn by two mules, the vehicle reserved for the use of the women of the imperial family in the city.
Cohen 1 ; RIC 42
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julian II, AE3 AquileiaAE3 17.2x18.7mm
RIC VIII : 245
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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Shapur I, 241 - 272 A.D.Sassanian Empire, Shapur I, 241-272 A.D., AR drachm.
OBV: Pahlavi text, robed bust right, wearing merlon crown.
REV: Pahlavi text, Zoroastrian fire altar with 2 attendants facing outward, holding staffs, symbols above heads.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AR DenariusTrajan AR Denarius
Attribution: RIC II, 128, Rome
Date: AD 103-111
Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG
GER DAC P M TR P, laureate
head rt., slight drapery on lt.
shoulder
Reverse: COS V P P S P Q R
OPTIMO PRINC, Victory stg. lt.,
half draped, wreath in rt. hand,
palm in lt.
Size: 18mm
Weight: 3.50 grams
Noah's CoinsNoah
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GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great TetradrachmOne of the best examples of a temnos tetradrachm that I have seen. It has a high-relief beautifully-struck centered obverse, and as well as a wonderfully-struck reverse. Still boasts a mint lustre and nice toning.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximinus II AE FollisMaximinus II AE Follis
Attribution: RIC 66c Nicomedia
Date: AD 309 - 313
Obverse: IMP C GAL VAL
MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate
head rt.
Reverse : GENIO AV-GVSTI CH,
nude Genius standing lt. pouring
out patera w/ rt. hand and
holding cornucopia w/ lt., SMNA
in exergue
Size: 22mm
Weight: 5.7 grams
Noah's CoinsNoah
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantine II / Vota / TicinumAttribution: RIC 152 (RIC VII)
Mint: Ticinum, ST
Date: 320-321 AD
Obverse: Laureate Constantine II right, CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES
Reverse: VOT V in wreath, DOMINORVM NOSTRORVM CAESS, ST in exergue
Size: 18.8mm x 19mm
Weight: 3 grams
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GREEK, Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy II, AE28AE 27.6x28.4mm
Obv. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, laureate.
Rev. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, sigma and shield at left.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Licinius I / Vota / SisciaAttribution: RIC 160 (RIC VII)
Mint: Siscia, ASIS*
Date: 320-321 AD
Obverse: Laureate Licinius I right, IMP LICINIVS AVG
Reverse: VOT XX in wreath, DN LICINI AVGVSTI, ASIS* in exergue
Size: 18.5mm x 19.7mm
Weight: 3 grams
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