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Theodosius Theodosius AE4, struck 378-383 at Cyzicus mint.
Obv: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, perl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VOT X MVLT XX in wreath, SMKA in exergue.
RIC IX Cyzicus 21c, common.b70
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Alexander the GreatObverse- Lion clad head of Herakles facing right.
Reverse- Club, bow in a bow case and ALEXANDROUb70
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Antoninus Pius (?)O. Bust of Antoninus Pius facing right (?).
R. Winged thunderbolt and Greek writing (?).
25mmb70
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Arcadius, 19 January 383 - 1 May 408 A.D.Bronze AE 4, RIC 65(c), Fair, Thessalonica, 1.301g, 13.9mm, 180o, 28 Aug 388 - spring 393 A.D.; obverse D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SECVRITAS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory advancing left carrying trophy and dragging captive, P in left field, TESG in exergue; scarce;
Flavius Arcadius was the son of Theodosius I and Aelia Flaccilla. Born in 377 A.D., Arcadius was raised to the rank of Augustus by his father at the age of six. Upon the death of Theodosius in 395 A.D., Arcadius was given the Eastern half of the Roman empire while his brother Honorius received the Western half. Arcadius inherited none of his great father's skills and was under the influence of variously Rufinus the Praetorian prefect, Eutropius a courtier eunuch, the Goth Gainas, Empress Eudoxia and another Praetorian prefect Anthemius. His greatest personal accomplishment in life was his beautiful handwriting. Arcadius died in 408 A.D. and was succeeded by his young son Theodosius II.b70
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AugustusAs 24mm
O. Bust facing right.
R. S Cb70
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Aurelian, August or September 270 - October or November 275 A.D.Silvered antoninianus, RIC 386, F, Antioch, 5.47g, 23.4mm, 0o, obverse IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right; reverse RESTITVT ORBIS, Woman (Oriens) presenting wreath to Aurelian standing left, extending arm and holding spear, G in center, XXI in exb70
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Celtic copy of Thrace Odessosb70
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Claudius 41-54 AD.Claudius Ae As, ca. 50-54 AD.
Obverse- Bust left, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP PP.
Reverse- Libertas with pileus, LIBERTAS AVGVSTA - SC.
Ric 113, Rome mint, 10.78g, 27/29mm.b70
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claudius II GothicusObverse - IMPCCLAVDIVSAVG
Reverse - PROVID ENTAVG
19mmb70
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ConstansObverse; CONSTANSPFAVG
Reverse; VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NNb70
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ConstansObverse- DNCONST ANSPFAVG
Reverse- VOT-XX-MVLT-XXXb70
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Constantine IConstantine I
RIC VII Thessalonica 4
Follis 20mm
316-317 AD
Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF INV AVG
Laureate head only right.
Reverse: IOVI CON-SERVATORI
Jupiter standing head left, chalmys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, eagle with wreath left.
Exergue: dot TS dot A dot
RIC Rarity = r3b70
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Constantine IObverse: CONSTANT_?
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Exergue:b70
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Constantine IObverse: ?
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITUS
Exergue: PCONST or SCONSTb70
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Constantine IConstantine the Great, Bronze AE3, 2.75g, 18.7mm, 0 degreesb70
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Constantine IIOb- CONSTANTINVSIVNNOBC
Reverse- GLORIA EXERCITVS
Exergue- ASISb70
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Constantius GallusObverse- DNCONSTANTIVSNOBC
Reverse- FEL TEMP REPARATIOb70
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Constantius IIObverse - [?]TIVSPFAVG
Reverse - FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Exergue - CON?b70
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Constantius IIO. DNCONSTAN-TIVSPFAVG
Delta behind bust.
R. FEL TEMP REPARATIOb70
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Constantius II or IIIO: DNCONSTANTIVSPFAVG
R: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
16mm 2.73gb70
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Constantius II, 22 May 337 - 3 Nov 361 A.D.Bronze AE 2, Constantius II, FEL TEMP REPARATIO, 4.863g, 24.7mm, 0ob70
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constantivs IIObverse- CONSTANTI VSPFAVG
Reverse- VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Exergue- SMTSb70
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GallienusGallienus, Bronze antoninianus, "Zoo" reverse, 4.31g, 20.7mm, 0 degreesb70
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Gallienus, August 253 - 24 March 268 A.D.Billon antoninianus, RSC 122Ka, S 10401, RIC 317, aF, Rome, 2.790g, 20.2mm, 180o, 261 -262 A.D.;
obverse - GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bust right without drapery or cuirass;
reverse - VIRTVS AVG, Mars standing left, globe outstretched in right, vertical spear in left, P right; scarce variety;
Gallienus was the son of Valerian I and was named Caesar at his father's accession to the throne in 253 A.D. Upon his father's capture by the Parthians he assumed the rank of Augustus and began numerous reforms and military campaigns to defend the empire, as much from usurpers as from barbarians. At the same time he presided over perhaps the last flowering of classical Roman culture, patronizing poets, artists and philosophers. Gallienus was assassinated while besieging Milan.b70
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Gallienus, August 253 - 24 March 268 A.D.Bronze antoninianus, RIC 613, F, Antioch, 3.278g, 22,34mm, 0o, 266 A.D.; obverse GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right; reverse FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna standing left, caduceus in right, cornucopia in left, VIIC in ex;
Gallienus was the son of Valerian I and was named Caesar at his father's accession to the throne in 253 A.D. Upon his father's capture by the Parthians he assumed the rank of Augustus and began numerous reforms and military campaigns to defend the empire, as much from usurpers as from barbarians. At the same time he presided over perhaps the last flowering of classical Roman culture, patronizing poets, artists and philosophers. Gallienus was assassinated while besieging Milan.b70
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Gordian III, 29 July 238 - 25 February 244 A.D.Silver antoninianus, RIC 216, RSC 319, VF, Antioch, 3.623g, 21.87mm, 180o, 242 - 244 A.D.; obverse IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse SAECVLI FELICITAS, Emperor standing right holding spear and globe; spots of dark toning;
Gordian III was the grandson of Gordian I and nephew of Gordian II. He was proclaimed Caesar shortly before the murder of Balbinus and Pupienus, and he succeeded them. Little is known about his reign. In 242 A.D. he embarked on a campaign against the Persian Kingdom which was so successful the Persians had to evacuate Mesopotamia. However, Gordian III died shortly after, through illness or the machinations of his Praetorian prefect and successor, Philip I.b70
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Gordian III, 29 July 238 - 25 February 244 A.D., Ancient CounterfeitFouree plated denarius, ancient forgery cf. RIC 53, S 8620 (Rome mint, 239 A.D.), aF, illegal, 4.261g, 23.5mm, 165o, 239 - c. 244 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust seen from behind; reverse LIBERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas standing front, head left, holding an abacus and and cornucopia;
Gordian III was the grandson of Gordian I and nephew of Gordian II. He was proclaimed Caesar shortly before the murder of Balbinus and Pupienus, and he succeeded them. Little is known about his reign. In 242 A.D. he embarked on a campaign against the Persian Kingdom which was so successful the Persians had to evacuate Mesopotamia. However, Gordian III died shortly after, through illness or the machinations of his Praetorian prefect and successor, Philip I.b70
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gratianO: DN GRATIA-NVS PF AVG
R: REPARATIO-REIPVB
E: SCON
Pearl diademed , draped and cuirassed bust right; Gratian standing, facing, raising a kneeling woman to left, and holding Victory on globe.
RIC 20 a Arelate; 22-24mm, 5.09gb70
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HonoriusO: DN HONORI-VS (?)
R: (VIRTVS)-EXERCIT
E: ?N?
Pearl diademed , draped and cuirassed bust right; Honorius standing left, holding scepter and resting hand on shield, Victory to right crowning him
16mm, 2.84gb70
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Imitation Augustus DupondiusObverse- AVGVST TRIBVNI POTEST
Reverse- S•C / [C GALLVS LVP]ERCVS III[VIR AAAFF]
After 16 b.c.
b70
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Judean Kingdom, Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan), 103 - 76 B.C. (Widow's Mite)Bronze lepton, Hendin 472, Fair, Jerusalem, 1.065g, 14.1mm, 78 - 76 B.C.;
obverse - barbaric, blundered legend, BASILEWS ALEXANDROU, anchor upside-down, as if hanging on the side of a boat, inside circle;
reverse - barbaric blundered Aramaic inscription, King Alexander Year 25, star of eight rays surrounded by circle of dots;
Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow put more into the treasury than all the others. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."b70
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Nabataean Kingdom, Rabbel II, 70 - 106 A.D.Bronze AE 16, SNG ANS 1447, BMC 3-7, S 5706, Fair, Petra, 3.026g, 16.7mm, 0o,
obverse - jugate laureate busts of Rabbel II and Gamilath, Rabbel II has long hair and ornament on the top of his head;
reverse - two crossed cornucopias, Aramaic legend "Rabbel / Gamilath" in two lines between the horns;b70
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Odessus, Thrace, Ae 17, 4th Cent. BCObv. Female head l, wearing taenia, earring and necklace
Rev. River god reclining l, head facing, O [Greek_Delta] H [GreeK_Sigma] IT [Greek_Omega] N below, inverted amphora above.
Lindgren II 811b, SNG Copenhagen 669b70
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Thessaly, Thessalian League. Ca. 196-146 B.C.Obverse- Helmeted head of Athena right.
Reverse- Horse walking right.b70
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Unattributed Greekb70
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Unattributed Greekb70
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Unattributed Greekb70
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Unattributed GreekO. Bust facing right
R. Trotting horse with rider, A below, Greek writing below thatb70
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Unattributed RomanObverse: DNCONSTA_?
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITUS
Exergue: CONS_?b70
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Unattributed Romanb70
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Unattributed RomanObverse: ?DN_?
b70
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Unattributed RomanReverse; GLORIA ???
Exergue; CONS ?b70
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Unattributed RomanObverse: [D]NCONSTAN _?
Reverse: [FEL TEMP RE]PARATIO
18mm; pretty thick coin
b70
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Unattributed RomanObverse - [?]VSNOB[?]b70
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Unattributed Romanb70
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Unattributed RomanO. Bust facing right
R. GLORIA ROMANORVM
Emperor dragging captive.b70
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Unattributed Romanb70
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Unattributed Romanb70
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Unattributed RomanUnattributed, 1.046g, 19.0mm, 0ob70
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Unattributed RomanBronze AE 3, Roman Empire, unattributed, 2.153g, 16.5mm, 180ob70
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Unattributed RomanObverse- DNCONSTA?
Reverse- VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX on four lines. Not sure about the last X on lines 2 and 4.
15mmb70
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ValensObverse: DN VALEN-S PF AVG
Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Emperor dragging captive.b70
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Valens A.D. 364-378Obverse-DNVALENSPFAVG
Reverse- GLORIA ROMANORUM
Exergue-?b70
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Valentinian IIValentinian II, AE4, 375-392
O: DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
R: Lengend in Wreath VOT/V/MVLT/X
14mm, 1.88g;b70
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Valentinian II, 17 Nov 375 - 15 May 392 A.D.Bronze AE 4, 1.839g, 14.2mm, reverse votive reverseb70
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Valerian I, October 253 - c. June 260 A.D.Billon antoninianus, RIC 293, Fair, Antioch, 3.366g, 20.8mm, 0o, 255 - 256 A.D.;
obverse - IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right;
reverse - VIRTVS AVGG, two emperors standing face-to-face, on left holds vertical spear in right and globe in left, on right holds Victory in right and transverse spear in left;b70
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Widow's Mite LeptonJesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow put more into the treasury than all the others. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."b70
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Widow's Mite Lepton, Judean Kingdom, Alexander Jannaeus, 103 -76 B.C.Bronze lepton, Hendin 471 or 472, Jerusalem mint, 95 - 76 B.C.; obverse BASILEWS ALEXANDROU (of King Alexander), around anchor; reverse eight ray star surrounded by diadem (or wheel), Hebrew inscription "Yehonatan the king" between rays
Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow put more into the treasury than all the others. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."b70
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