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SeptimiusSeverus_Markianopolis_HerculesWrestlingNemeanLion.jpg
Septimius Severus, Markianopolis, Hercules wrestling the Nemean lion, AE18AE18, 3.62g
obv: laureate and draped bust right
rev: MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN, naked Heracles, standing left, strangling the Nemean lion
1 commentsareich02/18/10 at 08:53Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.14.14.5
SeptimiusSeverus_Markianopolis_Eagle1.jpg
Septimius Severus, Markianopolis, Eagle, AE27AE27, 12.55g, 190°
magistrate Julius Faustinianus
Obv: AV K Λ CEΠ CEVHPOC, laureate & draped bust right
Rev: VI ΦAVCTINIANOV MARKIANOΠOΛITΩN, eagle standing facing, head left, wreath in its beak
an obverse die match to the other specimen in my gallery
1 commentsareich02/18/10 at 08:51Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.14.1.8
SeptimiusSeverus_Markianopolis_Eagle.jpg
Septimius Severus, Markianopolis, Eagle, AE2727mm, 11.7g, 190°
magistrate Julius Faustinianus
Obv: AV K Λ CEΠ CEVHPOC, laureate & draped bust right
Rev: VI ΦAVCTINIANOV MARKIANOΠOΛITΩN, eagle standing facing, head left, wreath in its beak
1 commentsareich02/18/10 at 08:49Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.14.1.8
Septimius Severus_Markianopolis_Cybele_lr~0.jpg
Septimius Severus, Markianopolis, Cybele, Iulius Faustianus, AE26Septimius Severus, 193 - 211 n. Chr.
26.35 mmm, 8.85 g
governor Iulius Faustianus.
obv: AV K CEΠ[T] CEVHPOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
rev: V I ΦAVCTINIA [MAP]KIANOΠ[OΛI], Cybele on throne left with patera and tympanon between two lions
AMNG I, 1, p. 202, no. 567
1 commentsareich02/18/10 at 08:47Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.14.31.10
SeptimiusSeverus_Markianopolis_Apollo_AE27.jpg
Septimius Severus, Markianopolis, Apollo, AE27Septimius Severus193-211
AE27, 10g
governor Faustinianus
Obv: AV K L CEP CEVHPOC Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev: VP FAVCTINIANOV MAPKIANOPOLITWN, Apollo standing right, arm over head, holding bow, serpent entwined around a tree stump before, altar behind
1 commentsareich02/18/10 at 08:42Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.14.7.6-8 var.
Macrinus_Markianopolis_Eagle_AE26_8.05g_lr.jpg
Macrinus, Markianopolis, Eagle, AE26Macrinus, 217 - 218 AD
AE26, 8.05g
governor Pontianus
obv: AVT K OΠEΛΛIOC CEVN MAKPEINOC, laureate, cuirassed bust right
rev: VΠ ΠONTIANOV M[APKIANOΠOΛEI]TΩN, eagle right, holding wreath in beak
AMNG I 714
GICV -
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 19:08Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.23.1.4 (head of eagle to left)
MacrinusDiadumenian_Markianopolis_Serpent.jpg
Macrinus and Diadumenian, Markianopolis, SerpentBronze pentassarion, Varbanov Vol I, p. 144, 1214; SNG Cop 226, aVF, 10.790g, 26.5mm, 180°, Marcianopolis mint, obverse AU K OPPEL CEUH MAKPEINOC K M OPPEL ANTWNEINOC, laureate head of Macrinus right facing bare-head of Diadumenian left; reverse UP PONTIANOU MARKIANOPOLEITWN, snake in four coils with head erect, E left; brown patina, flan crack
ex Wallace Widtman, ex FORVM
GICV -
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 18:21Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.24.22.1
MacrinusDiadumenian_Markianopolis_Hermes_AE27_10.1g.jpg
Macrinus and Diadumenian, Markianopolis, Hermes, AE27AE27, 10.1g1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 18:19Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.24.9.3
MacrinusDiadumenian_Markianopolis_Asklepios_AE28_9.9g_lr~0.jpg
Macrinus and Diadumenian, Markianopolis, Asklepios, AE28AE28, 9.9g
obv: confronted busts of Macrinus and his son Diadumenian, AVT KM OΠEΛCEVMAKPEINOC[...]
rev: VΠ ΠONTIANOV MARKIANOΠOLEITΩN, Asclepius standing right, head left, leaning on serpent-staff, mantle draped over arm

AMNG I/1, 749 (1 ex. in London) (thanks Jochen!)
GICV -
Pscipio: I love that obverse die! And the reverse is beautiful as well on your coin.
2 commentsareich02/16/10 at 18:17Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.24.20.7
JuliaDomna_Markianopolis_ThreeGraces_AE22.jpg
Julia Domna, Markianopolis, three graces, AE22AE22, 6.3 g
obv: IOVΛIA ΔOMNA CEB, draped bust right
rev: MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN, the three graces
GICV -
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 17:56Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.17.26.2 var. (different break ...
GordianIII_Markianopolis_Demeter_AE27.jpg
Gordian III, Markianopolis, Demeter, AE27Gordian III 238-244 AE27 of Markianopolis. Magistrate Menophilus.
AE27, 9.35g
Obv: M ANT GORΔIANOC AVG, laureate and draped bust right
Rev: VP MHNOΦIΛOV MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Demeter standing left with ears of grain and torch
GICV -
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 17:32Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.36.5.1 var. (different break o...
gord_mark.jpg
Gordian III, Markianopolis10.55g

MARKIANOΠOΛITΩN
2 commentsareich02/16/10 at 17:28Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.36.36.4
Diadumenian_Markianopolis_Harpokrates_AE16.jpg
Diadumenian, Markianopolis, Harpokrates, AE16Diadumenian, 217 - 218
AE16, 3.2g, Einer (assarion)
obv: M OΠEΛΛIOC ANTΩNINOC, draped and cuirassed bust right
rev: MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN, nude Harpokrates with cornucopia standing left, right hand raised to mouth
AMNG I 1 - ; Varbanov 1020

1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 14:24Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.25.30.1
Elagabalus_Markianopolis_Homonoia~0.jpg
Elagabalus, Markianopolis, Homonoia, AE25Elgabalus
25mm, 7.35g, Æ 25 (4 Assaria)
Magistrate: Sergius Titianus
Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev: V Π CEPΓ TITIANO MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Homonoia standing left, patera in right, cornucopia in left hand
Moushmov 633

$20
GICV -
ex AAH
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 13:18Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.26.36.2 var.
Elagabalus_Markianopolis_Homonoia_lr.jpg
Elagabalus, Markianopolis, HomonoiaAE16, 2.9 g
obv: laureate head right
rev: MAPKIANOΠOΠOΛITΩN, Homonoia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 13:12Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.26.35.10 var. (has kalathos)
Elagabal_Markianopolis_Grapes.jpg
Elagabalus, Markianopolis, Grapes, AE1615.58 mm, 2.8 g
obv.: laureate head right
rev.: MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN around bunch of grapes
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 13:09Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.26.8.3/4
Elagabalus_Markianopolis_Abundantia~0.jpg
Elagabalus, Markianopolis, Abundantia, AE27legate Julius Antonius Seleucus
8.9 g
obv.: laureate and draped bust right
rev.: Abundantia or Annona, standing left, holding corn-ears and cornucopiae

AMNG 861

Thanks to Jochen for the attribution!
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 13:01Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.26.5.1
Caracalla_Markianopolis_Homonoia_AE27_9.3g.jpg
Caracalla, Markianopolis, Homonoia, AE27AE27, 9.3g
obv: ANTΩNINOC ΠIOC AVΓOVCTOC
rev: V KVNTIΛΛIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛI, Homonoia standing left, holding patera over altar in right, cornucopia in left hand
GICV -
AMNG I/1, 640
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 10:32Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.18.36.12 var.
CaracallaJuliaDomna_Markianopolis_Tyche_AE27_11.6g_lr.jpg
Caracalla and Julia Domna, Markianopolis, Tyche, AE27MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Caracalla and Julia Domna. 198-217 AD.
Æ Pentassarion - 27mm (11.60 g). Quintilianus, magistrate.
obv: ANTΩNINOC AVΓOVCTOC IOVΛIA ΔOMNA, facing busts of Caracalla and Domna
rev: VΠ KVNTIΛIANOV MAPKIANOΠOLITΩN, Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia; Є in left field.
GICV -
AMNG 678 var.; SNG Budapest 114 var.
Good Fine, light brown patina, small flan crack.

ex Barry Murphy
2 commentsareich02/16/10 at 09:45Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.19.38.3 var.
Caracalla_JuliaDomna_Markianopolis_Asklepios_AE26_11.3g.jpg
Caracalla and Julia Domna, Markianopolis, Asklepios, AE26Bronze pentassarion, Varbanov 1005, F,
AE26, 11.3g, 180°
obv: ANTΩNINOC AVΓOVCTOC IOΛIA ΔOMNA, laureate bust of Caracalla right facing draped bust of Julia Domna left
rev: VΠ KVNTIΛIANOV MAPKIANOΠOLITΩN, Asklepios standing facing, holding a serpent-entwined staff, E in left field

ex FORVM Ancient Coins
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 09:15Jochen: Hristova/Jrekov No.6.19.20.3
Caracalla_Geta_Markianopolis_Tyche_AE27_11.7g.jpg
Caracalla and Geta, Markianopolis, Tyche, AE27AE27, 11.7g, 180°, 209 - 212 A.D.
legate Flavius Ulpianus
obv: AV K M AV ANTΩNINOC AV K CЄP ΓЄTAC, laureate and draped facing busts of Caracalla and Geta
rev: V ΦΛ OVΛΠIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia, E in field
AMNG 652, Varbanov (Eng) I, 1086

ex FORVM Ancient Coins
1 commentsareich02/16/10 at 09:03Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.20.38.1-2 var.
AlexTetTyros_Price3534_Mller1592_28mm_17_1g.jpg
AlexTetTyros_Price3534_Mller1592_28mm_17_1g.jpg
Lydia_Sardeis_Athena_Temple_AE20_4_38g.jpg
Lydia, Sardeis, Athena/Temple, AE2020mm, 4.38g
obv: EΠI TI KΛA ΦIΛINOY CTPA; helmeted bust of Thena (or Roma) left
rev: EΠ [MAPΧEΛΛOV TO B?]; CAPΔIANΩN; quadristyle temple

SNG Leypold -; cf. SNG Aulock 3137 (bust right)
1 commentsareich01/28/10 at 18:15mihali84: Very nice!
Lydia_Thyteira_Athena_Athena_AE20_4_04g.jpg
Lydia, Thyteira, Athena/Athena, AE2020mm, 4.04g
obv: helmeted bust of Athena wearing Aegis right
rev: ΘYATEIPHNΩN, Athena standing facing, head left, holding Nike in right, spear in left hand, shield at feet left

SNG von Aulock 3204; SNG Leypold 1258; BMC 31
1 commentsareich01/28/10 at 18:14mihali84: nice patina and bust
TermessosMajor_Zeus_Horse_AE17_3_00g.jpg
Pisidia, Termessos, Zeus / horse, AE17dated CY 25 (47/6 BC)
17mm, 3.00g
obv: laureate head of Zeus left
rev: Horse galloping left; KE (date) above
SNG Paris 2133 var. (head right) or 2142 corr. (date?)

ex CNG, Auction 219, Lot: 298
1 commentsareich01/24/10 at 14:58randy h2: I like that portrait
AlexTetTyros_Price3534_Mller1592_28mm_17_1g.jpg
AlexTetTyros_Price3534_Mller1592_28mm_17_1g.jpg
AlexTetTyros_Price3534_Mller1592_28mm_17_1g.jpg
Adramytteion_eagle_AE12_1_63g.jpg
Adramytteion, eagle, AE12AE12, 1.63g
obv: Zeus, laureate, facing slightly right
rev: AΔPA, eagle on altar left
12 commentsareich01/15/10 at 19:25Tibsi: Amazing portrait!
Campania_Neapolis_Apollo_Man-headed_bull_AE20_5.4g.jpg
Campania, Neapolis, Apollo / Man-headed bull, AE20Campania, Neapolis, 270-240 BC
AE 20, 5.38g
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo, three-lined horizontal symbol behind head
Rev: Man-headed bull being crowned by Nike, monogram beneath
SNG ANS-470, BM-218

ex HJB
5 commentsareich01/11/10 at 01:56mihali84: Beautiful patina!
Adramytteion_eagle_AE12_1_63g.jpg
Adramytteion, eagle, AE12AE12, 1.63g
obv: Zeus, laureate, facing slightly right
rev: AΔPA, eagle on altar left
12 commentsareich01/11/10 at 01:56mihali84: very compelling portrait
Alexander_Tet_Alabanda_Price2464_AR33x30_16_32g.jpg
Alexander III, tetradrachm, AlabandaAlexander III (336-323 BC)
AR tetradrachm 33x30mm, 16.32 g
Alabanda, ca. 169/8.
Head of Heracles right in lion-skin headdress
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡοΥ, Zeus seated left, holding eagle and grasping scepter, Pegasus alighting left before, date E (Year 5) under throne
Price 2464.

ex Freeman & Sear

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1 commentsareich01/11/10 at 01:54mihali84: Obverse and Reverse of great style, nice!
ar_raw_600.jpg
Lucania, Athena / lionHelmeted head of Athena right
Lion crouching right

ex Dr. Martina Dieterle
6 commentsareich01/11/10 at 01:52mihali84: Excellent coin! Shocked
trajan1.jpg
Replica of a Trajan aureusAureus 103/111, Rome. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Draped and cuirassed bust, laureate, to r. Rev. SPQR / OPTIMO / PRINCIPI within oak-wreath. 7,11 g. RIC 150. C. 581. Calicó 1121

two marks, 1 Owl left ?, the other: LUMI
3 commentsareich01/07/10 at 08:15areich: No, it probably could have fooled someone on Ebay ...
trajan1.jpg
Replica of a Trajan aureusAureus 103/111, Rome. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Draped and cuirassed bust, laureate, to r. Rev. SPQR / OPTIMO / PRINCIPI within oak-wreath. 7,11 g. RIC 150. C. 581. Calicó 1121

two marks, 1 Owl left ?, the other: LUMI
3 commentsareich01/07/10 at 03:40randy h2: nice, does it have copt on it anywhere?
Pseudo_autonomous_Flavia-Grimenothyrai_Artemis_Demeter_AE18_3_4g.jpg
Phrygia, Flavia-Grimenothyrai, Artemis / Demeter, AE18Time of Trajan, AD 98-117
18mm, 3.4g
obv: EΠI Λ TYΛΛI; draped bust of Artemis right (with bow and quiver)
rev: ΓPIMENOΘYPEΩN; Demeter standing left, holding ears of wheat and scepter
von Aulock Phrygien II, p.79, #370, SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -

From the D. Alighieri Collection, CNG E-Auction 206, Lot 266
2 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:43Noah: yes it is...extremely attractive
Philadelphia_Demos_Artemis_AE23_4_48g.jpg
Lydia, Philadelphia, Demos / Artemis, AE23AE23, 4.48g
3rd century AD
obv: ΔHMOC, bust of Demos wearing Tainia right, drapery on left shoulder.
rev: ΦΛ ΦIΛAΔЄΛΦЄΩN NЄIKOPΩN, Artemis hurrying right with dog at side, holding bow left and drawing arrow from quiver

SNG Aulock 3070; SNG Leypold 1105 (same dies)

ex R&W
1 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:43Noah: incredible detail on the reverse...it is hard to s...
Akmoneia_Demos_claspedHands_AE23_4_32g.jpg
Phrygia, Akmoneia, Demos, clasped hands, AE2323.1mm, 4.324g, 0°
obv: ΔHMOC; draped bust of bearded Demos right
rev: AKMONEΩN; clasped hands

BMC Phrygia p. 7, 23, SNG Righetti -, Lindgren -

ex FORVM
1 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:41Noah: lovely
GordianIII_SeleuciaAdCalycadnum_Athena_AE25_8.8g.jpg
Gordian III, Seleucia ad Calycadnum, Athena, AE25AE25, 8.83g, 0°,
obv: MAP ANTΩN ΓORΔIANOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
rev: CEΛEUKEΩN, helmeted bust of Athena right

ex CNG Sale 60, lot 1214, 22 May 2002; ex FORVM
4 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:40Noah: lovely coin overall and splendid patina
Macedon_Silen_wreath_AE22_10_68g.jpg
Macedon, Silen / wreath, AE22 after 168 BC
22mm, 10.68g
obv: facing head of Silen
rev: MAKEΔONΩN in wreath


ex Freeman & Sear
5 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:37Noah: cool and scary at the same time... Surprised
JuliusCaesar_Ceres_priestlyImplements.jpg
Julias Caesar denar, Ceres / priestly implements46 BC
3.67g
obv. head of Ceres right
rev: priestly implements
8 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:37Noah: beautiful example of a desirable coin
Adramytteion_eagle_AE12_1_63g.jpg
Adramytteion, eagle, AE12AE12, 1.63g
obv: Zeus, laureate, facing slightly right
rev: AΔPA, eagle on altar left
12 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:35Noah: awesome...I have never seen such a portrait before
trajan1.jpg
Replica of a Trajan aureusAureus 103/111, Rome. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Draped and cuirassed bust, laureate, to r. Rev. SPQR / OPTIMO / PRINCIPI within oak-wreath. 7,11 g. RIC 150. C. 581. Calicó 1121

two marks, 1 Owl left ?, the other: LUMI
3 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:32Noah: Speechless...
MacrinusDiadumenian_Markianopolis_Asklepios_AE28_9.9g_lr~0.jpg
Macrinus and Diadumenian, Markianopolis, Asklepios, AE28AE28, 9.9g
obv: confronted busts of Macrinus and his son Diadumenian, AVT KM OΠEΛCEVMAKPEINOC[...]
rev: VΠ ΠONTIANOV MARKIANOΠOLEITΩN, Asclepius standing right, head left, leaning on serpent-staff, mantle draped over arm

AMNG I/1, 749 (1 ex. in London) (thanks Jochen!)
GICV -
Pscipio: I love that obverse die! And the reverse is beautiful as well on your coin.
2 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:30Noah: sensational specimen...I would have kept this one ...
GordianIII_Nikopolis_Tyche_AE28_13.15g_AMNG2084.jpg
Gordian III, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Tyche, AE28MOESIA INFERIOR. Nicopolis. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. Æ 28mm (13.15 g). Sabinus Modestus, consular legate. Laureate and cuirassed bust right,wearing aegis / Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cradling cornucopia. AMNG I 2084 var.; SNG Copenhagen 289 var.; cf. Varbanov 3321. EF, dark brown patina.

ex Barry Murphy, ex Lanz auction 135, lot 860
7 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:29Noah: stellar coin
Const_Gallus_Fallen_Horsem_Alex.jpg
Constantius Gallus Fallen Horseman RIC 79 Alexandria20.7mm, 4.9g
Obv: DN CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO; soldier spearing fallen enemy horseman; .S. in left field.
ALE Γ in exergue
Alexandria Mint, 3rd office. RIC 79
ex NRC
1 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:28Noah: super patina
constantineI_posthumous.jpg
Constantine I posthumous2 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:27Noah: these patinas are almost always very attractive......
bolskan.jpg
CELTIBERIANS: Bolskan. AR denariusCELTIBERIANS: Bolskan. AR denarius (4.45 gm). Ca. 150-100 BC. Bearded head right, wearing bead necklace, Oscan word "Bolskan" contracted behind / Mounted warrior with spear right, Oscan word "Bolskan" over ground line below. SNG BM 695-704. A few scratches. Nearly very fine

ex Freeman & Sear
1 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:25Noah: lovely example
Augustus_Italica_Roma_AE27_10.8g_RPCI_61.jpg
Augustus, Italica, Roma, AE27AE27, 10.8g
obv: bare head right
rev: Roma standing left holding spear, shield behind
RPC I 61

ex CNG EA 188, Lot: 467
2 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:24Noah: cool coin Cool
AntoninusPius_LaodiceaAdMare_TurretedTyche_AE25_12.0g.jpg
Antoninus Pius, Laodicea ad Mare, turreted Tyche, AE25AE25, 12.0g
obv: []ANTΩNEINOC CE EY; laureate head right
rev: ΙΟΥΛΙΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ[]; turreted head of Tyche right

ex. Lanz (eBay)
4 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:24Noah: I would have kept this one...spectacular
agrippa.jpg
Agrippa I prutahAgrippa I 37-44 AD, Year 6=41/42 AD
Prutah. 3.19g, 17.65mm
Hendin 553
Obv: Umbrella-like canopy with fringes
Rx: Three ears of barley, flanked by date
ex HJB
1 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:23Noah: nice one
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1 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:23Noah: cool lyre
Antioch_Zeus_AE24_12.2g.jpg
1 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:22Noah: nice sandy patina
normal_BNS_token~0.jpg
Belgian Numismatic Society 30mm Brass Token - 1875Belgian Numismatic Society Token (brass, 30 mm) , minted 1875.
obv.: Coat of arms.
rev.: Inscription reads "Royal Numismatic Society of Belgium - Souvenir of meeting 9th of May 1875.

ex Barry & Darling

$22
1 commentsareich01/06/10 at 23:20Noah: fascinating and attractive piece of numismatic his...
Castulo_boar_AE15_2_88g.jpg
SPAIN, Castulo. Late 2nd century BCSPAIN, Castulo. Late 2nd century BC. Æ 15mm (2.88 g, 10h). Diademed male head right / Boar standing right; star above. CNH p. 337, 48; SNG BM Spain 1354-7. VF, dark green patina, earthen deposits.

ex Auctiones 22 (June 1992), lot 431 (385 SFR)
From the Jörg Müller collection via CNG
4 commentsareich12/30/09 at 01:44randy h2: nice one
Castulo_boar_AE15_2_88g.jpg
SPAIN, Castulo. Late 2nd century BCSPAIN, Castulo. Late 2nd century BC. Æ 15mm (2.88 g, 10h). Diademed male head right / Boar standing right; star above. CNH p. 337, 48; SNG BM Spain 1354-7. VF, dark green patina, earthen deposits.

ex Auctiones 22 (June 1992), lot 431 (385 SFR)
From the Jörg Müller collection via CNG
4 commentsareich12/29/09 at 22:13Noah: what a spectacular little coin
Castulo_boar_AE15_2_88g.jpg
SPAIN, Castulo. Late 2nd century BCSPAIN, Castulo. Late 2nd century BC. Æ 15mm (2.88 g, 10h). Diademed male head right / Boar standing right; star above. CNH p. 337, 48; SNG BM Spain 1354-7. VF, dark green patina, earthen deposits.

ex Auctiones 22 (June 1992), lot 431 (385 SFR)
From the Jörg Müller collection via CNG
4 commentsareich12/29/09 at 19:57Enodia: cool type!
Castulo_boar_AE15_2_88g.jpg
SPAIN, Castulo. Late 2nd century BCSPAIN, Castulo. Late 2nd century BC. Æ 15mm (2.88 g, 10h). Diademed male head right / Boar standing right; star above. CNH p. 337, 48; SNG BM Spain 1354-7. VF, dark green patina, earthen deposits.

ex Auctiones 22 (June 1992), lot 431 (385 SFR)
From the Jörg Müller collection via CNG
4 commentsareich12/29/09 at 19:07Jochen: A nice Spanish coin.
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Koinon of Macedon, Alexander / Buccephalus, AE27AE27, 11.92g
obv: AΛEΞANΔPOC; head of Alexander right, wearing taenia
rev: [KOINON] MAKEΔONΩN NEΩKO; Alexander taming Bucephalus
4 commentsareich12/25/09 at 00:04Petrus Elmsley: cool type
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Koinon of Macedon, Alexander / Athena, AE26AE26, 10.92g
AΛEΞANΔPOC; bare head of Alexander right
[KOINON] MAKEΔONΩN NEΩ; Athena on throne left
1 commentsareich12/24/09 at 21:49mihali84: Great portrait!
KoinonMakedon_Alexander_Buccephalus_AE27_11_92g.jpg
Koinon of Macedon, Alexander / Buccephalus, AE27AE27, 11.92g
obv: AΛEΞANΔPOC; head of Alexander right, wearing taenia
rev: [KOINON] MAKEΔONΩN NEΩKO; Alexander taming Bucephalus
4 commentsareich12/24/09 at 21:48mihali84: Excellent!
KoinonMakedon_Alexander_horseman_AE25_13_99g.jpg
Koinon of Macedon, Alexander / horseman, AE25AE25, 13.99g
obv: AΛEΞANΔPOC; head of Alexander right, wearing taenia
rev: [KOINON] MAKEΔONΩN NEΩ; Alexander riding Bucephalus right
1 commentsareich12/24/09 at 21:47mihali84: Love this type, esp with the Bucephalus reverse! N...
Smyrna_Heracles_RiverGod_AE17_2_6g.jpg
Ionia, Smyrna, Heracles / river god, AE17AE17, 2.6g
obv: bearded head of Heracles right
rev: CMYPNAIΩN, river god reclining left

ex RF river god collection via Helios (Auction 3 Lot 407)
1 commentsareich12/16/09 at 05:24Achim: Nice old Heracles. Smile
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Julias Caesar denar, Ceres / priestly implements46 BC
3.67g
obv. head of Ceres right
rev: priestly implements
8 commentsareich12/04/09 at 09:24goldenancients: Great historical coin. Nice detail. I'm jealou...
JuliusCaesar_Ceres_priestlyImplements.jpg
Julias Caesar denar, Ceres / priestly implements46 BC
3.67g
obv. head of Ceres right
rev: priestly implements
8 commentsareich12/04/09 at 09:18b70: A very nice Julius Caesar denarius. Congrats!
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Julias Caesar denar, Ceres / priestly implements46 BC
3.67g
obv. head of Ceres right
rev: priestly implements
8 commentsareich12/04/09 at 04:16mihali84: Great coin! Nice toning!
JuliusCaesar_Ceres_priestlyImplements.jpg
Julias Caesar denar, Ceres / priestly implements46 BC
3.67g
obv. head of Ceres right
rev: priestly implements
8 commentsareich12/04/09 at 02:16Jay (Titus Pullo): Really nice Areich!
JuliusCaesar_Ceres_priestlyImplements.jpg
Julias Caesar denar, Ceres / priestly implements46 BC
3.67g
obv. head of Ceres right
rev: priestly implements
8 commentsareich12/03/09 at 22:06Ardatirion: Very nice, but a bit outside of your usual area? ...
JuliusCaesar_Ceres_priestlyImplements.jpg
Julias Caesar denar, Ceres / priestly implements46 BC
3.67g
obv. head of Ceres right
rev: priestly implements
8 commentsareich12/03/09 at 20:02Petrus Elmsley: Cool coin! Sear HCRI 57a; Sydenham 1024
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Septimius Severus, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Club, AE16.AE16, 2.6g

laureate head right
NIKOPOLI PROC [] around club
1 commentsareich11/20/09 at 10:06Jochen: AMNG I/1, 1425; H/J 8.14.14.30
Civic_Lydia_Saitta_Demos_Hercules_AE18_4.2g.jpg
Lydia, Saitta, Demos / Heracles, AE182nd century AD
18mm, 4.24g
obv: ΔHMOC; bust of youthful Demos right
rev: CAITTH-NΩN; Heracles standing facing, head left, leaning on club and holding lion’s skin.
BMC 11; Lindgren 788; SNG Leypold 1148

ex Tom Vossen
2 commentsareich11/06/09 at 21:13Tiberiusjulius: Awesome
Civic_Lydia_Saitta_Demos_Hercules_AE18_4.2g.jpg
Lydia, Saitta, Demos / Heracles, AE182nd century AD
18mm, 4.24g
obv: ΔHMOC; bust of youthful Demos right
rev: CAITTH-NΩN; Heracles standing facing, head left, leaning on club and holding lion’s skin.
BMC 11; Lindgren 788; SNG Leypold 1148

ex Tom Vossen
2 commentsareich11/06/09 at 19:49Titus Pullo: What an interesting type!
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Paphlagonia, Amastris, Homer, AE282nd century AD
obv: OMHPOC; head of Homer right, wearing taenia
rev: AMACTPIANΩN; male figure standing left, holding patera over altar in right, long scepter in left hand

SNG von Aulock cf. 6806 (same obverse die); BMC -; Lindgren -; SNG Righetti -; acsearch.info -; asiaminorcoins
1 commentsareich10/24/09 at 15:55Pscipio: A fantastic portrait.
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Adramytteion, eagle, AE12AE12, 1.63g
obv: Zeus, laureate, facing slightly right
rev: AΔPA, eagle on altar left
12 commentsareich10/19/09 at 00:21randy h2: very cool
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Adramytteion, eagle, AE12AE12, 1.63g
obv: Zeus, laureate, facing slightly right
rev: AΔPA, eagle on altar left
12 commentsareich10/18/09 at 16:25Pscipio: Indeed, a fabulous coin.
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Adramytteion, eagle, AE12AE12, 1.63g
obv: Zeus, laureate, facing slightly right
rev: AΔPA, eagle on altar left
12 commentsareich10/18/09 at 15:32Julianus of Pannonia: Great Zeus portrait!
Adramytteion_eagle_AE12_1_63g.jpg
Adramytteion, eagle, AE12AE12, 1.63g
obv: Zeus, laureate, facing slightly right
rev: AΔPA, eagle on altar left
12 commentsareich10/18/09 at 13:59Achim: Wow, very nice coin. Shocked
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Aeolis, Kyme, Athena / eagle, AE18AE18, 3.57g
obv: helmeted head of Athena right wearing aegis
rev: KYM, eagle standing right
BMC Aeolis p. 114, 103; SNG von Aulock -

ex FORVM
1 commentsareich10/09/09 at 19:40Noah: pleasing coin with nice darker patina
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Pamphylia, Attaleia, Poseidon / Nike, AE1515mm, 2.26g
obv: draped bust of Poseiddon left, holding trident around which dolphin is curled
rev: Nike with wreath and palm branch right
SNG PfPs 4, 154 (same dies?), SNG von Aulock 4615 (different dies)

ex Rohde
1 commentsareich09/25/09 at 18:25Pscipio: Nice! And uncommon.
JuliaDomna_Hadrianotherai_CaracallaOnHorseback_AE27_8_50.jpg
Julia Domna, Hadrianotherai (Mysia), emperor on horseback, AE2727mm, 8.50g
obv: IOVΛIA ΔOMNA CEBACTH; draped bust right
rev: CTP ΔIOΓENOVC AΔPIANOΘEPITΩN; emperor (Caracalla or Septimius Severus?) on horse right, right hand raised
SNG Aulock 1152, BMC Mysia p. 78, no. 5

ex R&W
1 commentsareich09/24/09 at 22:14Tiberiusjulius: Wo!
L_Marcius_Philippus_denarius_18x20mm_3_77g.jpg
L. Marcius Philippus denarius18x20mm, 3.77g
obv: ANCVS; diademed head of King Ancus Marcius right, lituus behind
rev: PHILIPPVS; aqueduct (the Aqua Marcia) surmounted by equestrian statue, flower below horse, A Q V A and MAR monogram between arches of aqueduct

The reverse of this coin refers to the construction of the Aqua Marcia in 144 BC. The moneyer was the step-brother of Octavian, the future emperor Augustus.

ex HD Rauch, summer auction 2009, lot 545
1 commentsareich09/24/09 at 00:02brian l: nice profile
Campania_Neapolis_Apollo_Man-headed_bull_AE20_5.4g.jpg
Campania, Neapolis, Apollo / Man-headed bull, AE20Campania, Neapolis, 270-240 BC
AE 20, 5.38g
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo, three-lined horizontal symbol behind head
Rev: Man-headed bull being crowned by Nike, monogram beneath
SNG ANS-470, BM-218

ex HJB
5 commentsareich09/23/09 at 05:07randy h2: wonderful coin
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Lydia, Apollonishieron, Athena / Zeus Lydios, AE21AE21, 4.35g
obv: helmeted head of Athena right
rev: [] AΠOΛΛONI; Zeus Lydios standing facing, head left, holding scepter and patera

cf. BMC Lydia, p. 23, nos. 1-3 (without magistrate name), SNG von Aulock - , SNG Leypold - , Lindgren - , Lydische Stadtmünzen - , SNG Righetti - , asiaminorcoins - , acsearch -
4 commentsareich09/23/09 at 04:55randy h2: great coin! Smile really like the obv.
AntoninusPius_LaodiceaAdMare_TurretedTyche_AE25_12.0g.jpg
Antoninus Pius, Laodicea ad Mare, turreted Tyche, AE25AE25, 12.0g
obv: []ANTΩNEINOC CE EY; laureate head right
rev: ΙΟΥΛΙΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ[]; turreted head of Tyche right

ex. Lanz (eBay)
4 commentsareich08/17/09 at 15:09Paul D3: Great portrait! I havn't seen better on a prov...
Macedon_Silen_wreath_AE22_10_68g.jpg
Macedon, Silen / wreath, AE22 after 168 BC
22mm, 10.68g
obv: facing head of Silen
rev: MAKEΔONΩN in wreath


ex Freeman & Sear
5 commentsareich08/10/09 at 19:21brian l: Thats a mean obverse Mad
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Moesia, Markianopolis, ? / lion, AE1414mm, 1.6g
obv: bust of ?, wearing Taenia right
rev: MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; lion right

AMNG - ; Hristova/Jekov -; BMC -; Lindgren -; SNG Righetti -; Sear GICV -; Moushmov -
Not known to Ivan Varbanov and the Varna museum.
ex iNumis
5 commentsareich08/09/09 at 20:51Jochen: Beautiful obv.
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Moesia, Markianopolis, ? / lion, AE1414mm, 1.6g
obv: bust of ?, wearing Taenia right
rev: MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; lion right

AMNG - ; Hristova/Jekov -; BMC -; Lindgren -; SNG Righetti -; Sear GICV -; Moushmov -
Not known to Ivan Varbanov and the Varna museum.
ex iNumis
5 commentsareich07/31/09 at 14:57areich: Don't hold your breath.
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Moesia, Markianopolis, ? / lion, AE1414mm, 1.6g
obv: bust of ?, wearing Taenia right
rev: MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; lion right

AMNG - ; Hristova/Jekov -; BMC -; Lindgren -; SNG Righetti -; Sear GICV -; Moushmov -
Not known to Ivan Varbanov and the Varna museum.
ex iNumis
5 commentsareich07/30/09 at 14:00GaiusCaligula: When are you selling it? Razz
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Unattributed Provincial of Antioch, Hadrian ?18.13 mm, 5.8 g1 commentsareich07/24/09 at 22:04ancientdave: Almost certainly Hadrian, interesting!
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