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COMMODUSAE As. 175-176 AD. 11.82 gr. Draped ,bare headed bust right. COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM. / Sacrificial implements, (knife,aspergillum,ewer,lituus and sympulum), PIETAS AVG above, S C in exergue. RIC 1539. Sear 5561 (plate photo)
6 commentsbenito04/13/23 at 22:49Serendipity: A real smörgåsbord or coin with wide variety.
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CARAUSIUSAE antoninianus. Camulodonum.286-293 AD. 4,62 grs. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. IMP C CARAUSIUS P F AVG. / Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. PAX AVGGG. In field, S-P.
In exergue C.
RIC 5b 334
5 commentsbenito03/19/23 at 17:14*Alex: Superb coin.
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SEPTIMIUS SEVERUSAR denarius. 201 AD. 3.51 gr. 7h. Laureate head right. SEVERVS PIVS AVG. / Seated captives flanking trophy. PART M P M TR P VIIII.
RIC IV 176; RSC 370.
1 commentsbenito08/30/20 at 21:00Anaximander: Exclamation Now in Anaximander's gallery.
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M.AURELIUS and L.VERUSAR denarius. 168 AD. 3,25 grs. Galley moving left over waves. ANTONIVS AVGVR III VIR RPC. / Legionary eagle between two standards. LEG VI across lower field. ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST. s 5236. RSC (Mark Antony) 83.
Ex Spink
3 commentsbenito08/30/20 at 16:19Jay GT4: Wonderful acquisition!
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M.AURELIUS and L.VERUSAR denarius. 168 AD. 3,25 grs. Galley moving left over waves. ANTONIVS AVGVR III VIR RPC. / Legionary eagle between two standards. LEG VI across lower field. ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST. s 5236. RSC (Mark Antony) 83.
Ex Spink
3 commentsbenito08/30/20 at 11:10Anaximander: Exclamation Now in Anaximander's Gallery.
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PUPIENUSAR antoninianus. 238 AD. 4,42grs. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG. / Clasped right hands. CARITAS MVTVA AVGG.
RIC 10 b. RSC 3. s 8520.
3 commentsbenito05/15/20 at 13:35simmurray: Nice
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PUPIENUSAR antoninianus. 238 AD. 4,42grs. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG. / Clasped right hands. CARITAS MVTVA AVGG.
RIC 10 b. RSC 3. s 8520.
3 commentsbenito05/15/20 at 12:14okidoki: very nice Very Happy
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L. CORNELIUS SULLAAR denarius. Military mint (Italy). 83 BC. 3,97 grs. Head of Venus right,wearing earring and pearl necklace. On right Cupid standing left holding palm. L.SVLLA below / Two trophies. Between ,praefericulum and lituus. Above IMPER,below ITERVM.
Cr. 359/2 RSC Cornelia 30.
Bremens Beleville 26 Nov 2014 ,lot 251. Ex E.M.collection. Dorotheum ( Viena) June 1956,lot
2718. Ex Apostolo Zeno collection.
2 commentsbenito02/23/18 at 22:05Carausius: Huge flan, huge provenance and lovely surfaces, ma...
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TRAJANAR denarius. 103-111 AD. 3,34 grs. Laureate bust right with drapery on left shoulder. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V PP / Ceres veiled,standing left holding ears of corn and long torch. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI.
RIC 151. C 366.

2 commentsbenito05/11/17 at 00:53Curtis H2: Beautiful portrait !!
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CONSTANTIUS IIAE maiorina. Alexandria. Pearl diademed,draped and cuirassed bust left, seen from behind,globe in hand. D N CONSTANTIUS P F AVG. / Emperor advancing left,holding standard with chi-rho banner resting hand on shield set on ground. In front of emperor two bound captives leaning to left,looking at each other. FEL TEMP REPARATIO. In exergue ALE gamma. 1 commentsbenito04/30/17 at 23:16Curtis H2: Fantastic coin!!
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TITUS AR denarius. 79 AD. 3,48 gr. 6h. Laureate head right. IMP T CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Captive, hands bound behind his back, kneeling right before military trophy. TR POT VIII COS VII .
RIC 1. RSC 334a.
CNG 905314. LHS Numismatik 102,lot 353. H.J. Berk, MBS 2005, 233



3 commentsbenito04/29/17 at 03:32Curtis H2: Great coin!
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JULIAN IIAE 3. Sirmium, 361-363 AD. 2,75 grs. 1 h. Pearl diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding shield and spear. DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG / VOT / X / MVLT / XX in four lines,all within wreath. BSIRM in exergue.
RIC 108. LRBC 1619.
2 commentsbenito05/24/16 at 16:36NORMAN K: Super nice. Great coin!!!!
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Q.CREPEREIUS M.f. ROCUSAR denarius. 72 BC. 3,78 grs. Bust of Amphitrite right,seen from behind letter C before, symbol (crab) behind / Neptune,brandishing trident, in sea chariot right,drawn by two hippocamps,above C.
Q.CREPER.M.F. / ROCVS in two lines below.
Craw 399/1b. RSC Crepereia 2. CNR Crepereia 2/3.

3 commentsbenito05/17/16 at 20:44Pharsalos: Beautiful and rare!
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L. CORNELIUS SULLAAR denarius. Military mint (Italy). 83 BC. 3,97 grs. Head of Venus right,wearing earring and pearl necklace. On right Cupid standing left holding palm. L.SVLLA below / Two trophies. Between ,praefericulum and lituus. Above IMPER,below ITERVM.
Cr. 359/2 RSC Cornelia 30.
Bremens Beleville 26 Nov 2014 ,lot 251. Ex E.M.collection. Dorotheum ( Viena) June 1956,lot
2718. Ex Apostolo Zeno collection.
2 commentsbenito03/17/16 at 06:53Pharsalos: Beautiful coin and what a provenance!
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FAUSTUS CORNELIUS SULLAAR denarius. 56 BC. 3.87 gr. Laureate and diademed head of Venus right,sceptre, SC behind. / Three military trophies ,capis left, lituus right. FAVSTVS (in monogram) in exergue. Toned. Craw 426/3. RSC Cornelia 63.

2 commentsbenito09/25/15 at 22:00Pharsalos: Breathtakingly good strike and beautifully toned.
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CRISPUSAE 3. Trier. 320 AD. 3,8 gr. Helmeted and cuirassed bust right.seen from front. CRISPVS NOB CAES / Trophy standing on ground, captives seated on either side. VIRTVS EXERCIT. In exergue STR.
RIC VII 261. (R4)
1 commentsbenito06/07/15 at 16:58okidoki: Nice Very Happy
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CITY COMMEMORATIVEAE follis. Thessalonica. 330-333 AD. 2.56 grs. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma left. URBS ROMA / She-wolf standing left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; two stars above. SMTSE in exergue.
RIC 187.
1 commentsbenito04/06/15 at 20:38nogoodnicksleft: Lovely example
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ANTONINUS PIUSAE sestertius. 140-144 AD. 26,52 grs. Laureate head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III / Mars standing right, holding reversed spear and resting hand on shield. MARTI VLTORI. S C in fields.
RIC 609. BMCRE 1252. Cohen 550.
4 commentsbenito02/14/15 at 02:24Charles S: what a beauty!
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ANONINUS PIUSAE dupondius. Rome. 145-147 AD. 12,82 grs. 0 h. Radiate head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P / Honos standing facing,head left,togate,branch in right cornucopiae in left. HONORI AVG COS IIII.
RIC 802. Cohen 415.
Ex. Forum Ancient Coins
3 commentsbenito02/12/15 at 08:02Charles S: A beauty
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ANTONINUS PIUSAE sestertius. 140-144 AD. 26,52 grs. Laureate head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III / Mars standing right, holding reversed spear and resting hand on shield. MARTI VLTORI. S C in fields.
RIC 609. BMCRE 1252. Cohen 550.
4 commentsbenito02/10/15 at 11:10okidoki: stunning coin congrats
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ANONINUS PIUSAE dupondius. Rome. 145-147 AD. 12,82 grs. 0 h. Radiate head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P / Honos standing facing,head left,togate,branch in right cornucopiae in left. HONORI AVG COS IIII.
RIC 802. Cohen 415.
Ex. Forum Ancient Coins
3 commentsbenito02/10/15 at 11:08okidoki: i love it Razz
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AGRIPPINA the elderAE Sestertius. 28.08 gm, 7h. Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, 42-54 AD. Draped bust right . AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS / TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM PM TRP IMP PP around large S C . RIC I 102 (Claudius); von Kaenel Type 78; BMCRE 219 (Claudius); Cohen 3.
CNG 69 Lot 1519.
CNG photograph.
4 commentsbenito02/09/15 at 14:23Sam: Incredible !
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ANONINUS PIUSAE dupondius. Rome. 145-147 AD. 12,82 grs. 0 h. Radiate head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P / Honos standing facing,head left,togate,branch in right cornucopiae in left. HONORI AVG COS IIII.
RIC 802. Cohen 415.
Ex. Forum Ancient Coins
3 commentsbenito02/09/15 at 14:20Sam: Stunning & Superb.
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ANONYMOUSAE semis . Spanish mint. After 211 BC. 7,83 grs. Laureate head of Saturn right. S behind / Prow of galley right. S above. ROMA in exergue.
Crawford 56/3.

1 commentsbenito12/28/14 at 21:07jimmynmu: gorgeous!!!
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AUGUSTUSAE as. Struck under Tiberius. 34-37 AD. 10.66 grs. 12 h. Radiate head of Augustus left. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER / Winged thunderbolt upright. S C across fields.
RIC 83. BMC 157. Cohen 249.
Triskeles 13. Lot 244.
1 commentsbenito11/28/14 at 13:06quadrans: Nice portret..
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JULIA TITIAR denarius. 80-81 AD. 3,71 grs. Diademed and draped bust right. IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F / Venus standing right, leaning against cippus, holding helmet in right hand, sceptre in left. VENVS AVGVST.
RIC II 56 (Titus). BMCRE 141 (Titus). RSC 14

1 commentsbenito11/14/14 at 08:37Legatus: Outstanding!!
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ELAGABALUSAR denarius. 219 AD. 3,12 grs. Laureate,draped bust right. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG / Fides seated left on throne holding Eagle in right hand and military standard in left ,military standard to left. FIDES EXERCITVS.
RIC 68b. Cohen 30.
2 commentsbenito09/23/14 at 18:57John Anthony: Superb in all respects!
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ELAGABALUSAR denarius. 219 AD. 3,12 grs. Laureate,draped bust right. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG / Fides seated left on throne holding Eagle in right hand and military standard in left ,military standard to left. FIDES EXERCITVS.
RIC 68b. Cohen 30.
2 commentsbenito09/23/14 at 10:08Jochen: A beauty!
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M.SERVILIUS VATIAAR denarius. 100 BC. 3.98grs. Helmeted head of Roma right.wearing triple-drop earring and pearl necklace behind, Ξ / Two cavalrymen, each holding sword in right hand and shield in left, fighting on foot; each near his rearing horse. M·SERVEILI·C·F , L below in exergue.
Crawford 327/1. RSC Servilia 13.
1 commentsbenito04/06/14 at 16:47Mat: Never seen this type, lovely.
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ROMULUSAE follis. 310 AD . 6,55 grs. Bare head right. DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS / Eagle,with wings spread,standing right on domed shrine with no pillars. Right door ajar. AETERNAE MEMORIAE. In exergue AES
RIV VI 257.
2 commentsbenito02/19/14 at 01:23Jay GT4: Great coin
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VOLUSIANAR antoninianus. 251-252 AD. 4,52 grs. Radiate,draped and cuirassed bust right. IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG / Juno seated slightly left within distyle temple. IVNONI MARTIALI.
RIC 172. RSC 43.
1 commentsbenito12/28/13 at 17:34ancientone: Superb as usual...
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AUGUSTUSAR denarius. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia ?). 18 BC. 3,81 grs. 7 h. Laureate head right. CAESARI AVGVSTO / Temple of Mars Ultor: round-domed, hexastyle temple with acroteria ,set on podium of three steps. Within, aquila between two signa. MAR VLT across field.
RIC I 105a. RSC 190
2 commentsbenito07/26/13 at 11:06*Alex: Nice example.
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DOMITIANAR denarius. 95 AD. 3,49 grs. Laureate head right. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII / Minerva standing half-left, grasping spear. IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P.
RIC 773.
1 commentsbenito03/17/13 at 20:45paul1888: Great example.
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DOMITIANAR drachm. Rome for use in the East ?. 95 AD. 3.45 grs. 6h. Laureate head right. AYT KAIC ΔOMITIANOC CЄBACTOC ΓЄPM / Winged caduceus between two lyres. ЄTOYC IΔ YΠATOC IZ.
RPC II 1504. SNG von Aulock 4265 (same dies).
CNG. Triton XVI. Lot 707.
1 commentsbenito03/17/13 at 18:21paul1888: A very nice coin, both obverse and reverse.
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Q. LUTATIUS CERCOAR denarius. 109-108 AD. 3,86 grs. Helmeted head of Roma right. ROMA above. CERCO under chin / Galley right with head of Roma on prow. Q. LVTATI/Q in field. All within oak wreath.
Crawford 305/1. RSC Lutatia 2.
1 commentsbenito03/03/13 at 14:27Augustin Caron: Shocked
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SEVERUS ALEXANDERAE 26. Nicaea ( Bithynia). 222-235 AD. 12,48 grs. Laureate, draped ,and cuirassed bust right. M AVP CEVH AΛEZANΔPOC AVΓ / EVCEBΩN EVΓENΩN NIKAIEΩN in five lines within wreath.
BMC p. 168, 98, pl. XXXIII,10
A rare and exquisite provincial portrait of the young emperor.
1 commentsbenito02/18/13 at 21:05paul1888: Great coin! I hope you enjoy having it in your co...
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AUGUSTUSAR denarius. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia ?). 18 BC. 3,81 grs. 7 h. Laureate head right. CAESARI AVGVSTO / Temple of Mars Ultor: round-domed, hexastyle temple with acroteria ,set on podium of three steps. Within, aquila between two signa. MAR VLT across field.
RIC I 105a. RSC 190
2 commentsbenito01/28/13 at 00:57Marti Vltori: Stunning!
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DELMATIUSAE reduced follis. Siscia, 335 - 336 AD. 1.93 grs. Laureate,draped and cuirassed bust right. FL DELMATIVS NOB C / Two soldiers standing front, their heads turned inward looking at the one standard between them; each of them holds a spear and shield. GLORIA EXERCITVS. In exergue BSIS.
RIC VII 256.
1 commentsbenito01/15/13 at 17:17Randygeki(h2): Not bad Smile
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JULIAN IIAE 3. Sirmium, 361-363 AD. 2,75 grs. 1 h. Pearl diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding shield and spear. DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG / VOT / X / MVLT / XX in four lines,all within wreath. BSIRM in exergue.
RIC 108. LRBC 1619.
2 commentsbenito01/14/13 at 18:23TheEmpireNeverEnded: MNS
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ANTONINUS PIUSAR denarius. 161 AD (struck under M.Aurelius). 3.41 grs. Bare head right. DIVVS ANTONINVS. /
Pyre of four tiers,decorated with hangings and garlands,surmounted by quadriga .CONSECRATIO.
RIC 436. C 164.
2 commentsbenito01/12/13 at 03:09Robin Ayers: great example of this type
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C.POSTUMIUSAR denarius. 74 BC. 3.52 gr. Bust of Diana huntress right,bow and quiver on shoulder. / Hound running right,hunting spear below. C. POSTUMI/TA (in monogram) below. Toned. Craw 394/1a . RSC Postumia 9
Ex Baldwin.
2 commentsbenito01/12/13 at 03:08Robin Ayers: really stunning, and the toning is wonderful
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EUGENIUSAR siliqua. Lugdunum 392-394 AD. 1,94 grs. Pearl diademed,draped and cuirassed bust right. D N EVGENIVS PF AVG. / Roma seated left on cuirass holding Victory in right hand and inverted spear in left. VRBS ROMA. In exergue LVG PS.
RIC 46. RSC 18a.
Ex Freeman and Sear.
4 commentsbenito12/23/12 at 13:34Siliquae: Shocked The nicest I ever seen...
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TIBERIUSAE as. Kelse 14-37 AD, Baggius Fronto and Cn. Bucco, duoviri. 10,94 grs. Laureate head right. TI CAESAR AVGVSTVS / Bull standing right, head facing. II VIR / II in front. C.V.I.CEL behind. BAGG FRONT (NT ligate) above. CN BVCCO in exergue.
SNG Cop. 542
Jose A. Herrero 13/12/2012, Lot 120.

1 commentsbenito12/17/12 at 09:02John S: Nice coin Smile
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ANTONINUS PIUSAE sestertius. 140-144 AD. 26,52 grs. Laureate head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III / Mars standing right, holding reversed spear and resting hand on shield. MARTI VLTORI. S C in fields.
RIC 609. BMCRE 1252. Cohen 550.
4 commentsbenito11/29/12 at 11:43Mark Z: Wow!
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ANTONINUS PIUSAE sestertius. 140-144 AD. 26,52 grs. Laureate head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III / Mars standing right, holding reversed spear and resting hand on shield. MARTI VLTORI. S C in fields.
RIC 609. BMCRE 1252. Cohen 550.
4 commentsbenito11/29/12 at 06:57daverino: super coin
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MACRINUSAR denarius. 217 AD. 3,20 grs. Laureate,draped bust right. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG / Macrinus seated left on curule chair, holding globe and short sceptre . PM TRP II COS PP.
RIC 27a. RSC 51. Cohen 51.



1 commentsbenito11/06/12 at 16:04cicerokid: Excellent noble portrait
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L.VOLTEIUS L.f. STRABOAR denarius. 81 BC. 3,76 grs. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Behind, K / Europa seated on bull charging left, holding veil which billows overhead. Thunderbolt behind, vine leaf below. L·VL·O·L·F·STRAB in exergue.
Crawford 377/1. RSC Volteia 6.
G & M 207, lot 523.
1 commentsbenito10/19/12 at 15:23Mat: Beautiful coin, lovely reverse which looks similar...
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DOMITIANAE As. 90-1 AD. 10,5 grs. Laureate head right. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P / Virtus standing right., holding. spear and parazonium . VIRTVTI AVGVSTI .
RIC 397.
1 commentsbenito09/05/12 at 21:38Randygeki(h2): Nice portrait
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AUGUSTUS AR Denarius (3.95 g, 7h). Tarraco. Struck 18 BC. Toga picta over tunica palmata flanked on left by aquila and on right by wreath. S P Q R PARENT / CONS SVO . Triumphal quadriga advancing right, ornamented with one Victory and surmounted by a small galloping quadriga. CAESARI above, AVGVSTO in exergue. RIC I 99; RSC 78b; BN 1187-90. Toned.
CNG 253383.
CNG photograph.
8 commentsbenito07/16/12 at 10:18lordmarcovan: Fascinating type.
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ROMULUSAE follis. 310 AD . 6,55 grs. Bare head right. DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS / Eagle,with wings spread,standing right on domed shrine with no pillars. Right door ajar. AETERNAE MEMORIAE. In exergue AES
RIV VI 257.
2 commentsbenito07/16/12 at 10:17lordmarcovan: Nice architectural type, and the desert patina is ...
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AUGUSTUSAR denarius. Lugdunum 15 BC. 3,80 grs. 5h. Bare head right. AVGVSTVS DIVI F / Apollo Citharoedus of Actium, standing left, holding plectrum in right hand and and lyre in left. IMP X. In exergue ACT.
RIC 171a. RSC 144.
Ex NAC 15 . Lot 266
2 commentsbenito07/14/12 at 18:30Dk0311USMC: Very nice with some interesting toning
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CONSTANTINE IIÆ Follis. Constantinople, 327 AD . 3.25grs, 6h. Laureate, and cuirassed bust right. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C / Camp gate with two turrets, no door, star above, seven stone layers, Gamma in left field, CONS in exergue. PROVIDENTIAE CAESS.
RIC 27.
1 commentsbenito06/30/12 at 14:11Skyler: Hardly circulated, great quality! No door!
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NEROAR denarius 64-65 AD, 3.41 g. Laureate head right. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS / Nero radiated and wearing toga, holding patera and long sceptre, standing left, beside empress, veiled, holding holding patera and cornucopiae. AVGVSTVS AVGVSTA .
C 43. RIC 45.
2 commentsbenito06/28/12 at 21:55Randygeki(h2): Wow! Awesome denarius Benito!
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NEROAR denarius 64-65 AD, 3.41 g. Laureate head right. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS / Nero radiated and wearing toga, holding patera and long sceptre, standing left, beside empress, veiled, holding holding patera and cornucopiae. AVGVSTVS AVGVSTA .
C 43. RIC 45.
2 commentsbenito06/26/12 at 09:31Charles S: Superb
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GORDIAN IIIAR denarius. 238-244 AD. 3,32 grs. 6h. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laetitia
standing left holding wretah inright hand. Anchor to left. LAETITIA AVG N.
RIC IV 113; RSC 120.


1 commentsbenito06/15/12 at 10:53*Alex: Very nice details. I like it.
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COMMODUSAE 26. Marcianopolis. 177-192 AD. 9,04 grs. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right. AV KAI Λ AVPH KOMOΔOC / The Three Graces
(Charites) the central figure seen from behind, embracing each other. Left Charis holding kantharos and dolphin at her feet, right holding wreath and kantharos at feet. MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN.
Varbanov 705.
1 commentsbenito06/14/12 at 13:05areich: Nice portrait.
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L. PAPIUS CELSUS.AR denarius. 45 BC. 3,74 grs. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin headdress / She-wolf standing right, dropping stick on incipient fire while eagle, standing left, fans flames with wings. CELSVS III VIR above. L.PAPIVS in exergue.
Craw 472/1. RSC Papia 2.

1 commentsbenito06/08/12 at 13:24Charles S: There must be a fascinating story behind this inte...
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AUGUSTUSAR denarius. Lugdunum 15 BC. 3,80 grs. 5h. Bare head right. AVGVSTVS DIVI F / Apollo Citharoedus of Actium, standing left, holding plectrum in right hand and and lyre in left. IMP X. In exergue ACT.
RIC 171a. RSC 144.
Ex NAC 15 . Lot 266
2 commentsbenito06/04/12 at 22:00wileyc: very nice.
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Cn.PLANCIUSAR denarius. 55 BC. 3.52 gr. Head of Macedonia right, wearing kausia. CN PLANCIUS before. AED CVR S C behind. / Cretan goat standing right, bow and quiver behind. Craw. 432/1. RSC Plancia 1. Smyth XII/14.
I & L Goldberg.2002.
2 commentsbenito06/02/12 at 15:49cicerokid: Wow. Another stunner
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ANTONINUS PIUSAE sestertius. 139 AD. 24,62 grs. Laureate head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP / Africa standing half-left, wearing elephant's skin headdress, holding crown and cornucopiae. AFRICA. In fields S C. COS II in exergue.
RIC 574, C 24, BMCRE 1175.
1 commentsbenito05/31/12 at 08:09Charles S: really superb coin and hard to find
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CONSTANTIUS IIAR siliqua. Constantinople 351-355 AD. 3,52 grs. Diademed ,draped and cuirassed bust right.
D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. / VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX in four lines,all within wreath. C S in exergue. RIC 102.
1 commentsbenito05/28/12 at 15:33Augustin Caron: Superbe!
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Q.CREPEREIUS M.f. ROCUSAR denarius. 72 BC. 3,78 grs. Bust of Amphitrite right,seen from behind letter C before, symbol (crab) behind / Neptune,brandishing trident, in sea chariot right,drawn by two hippocamps,above C.
Q.CREPER.M.F. / ROCVS in two lines below.
Craw 399/1b. RSC Crepereia 2. CNR Crepereia 2/3.

3 commentsbenito04/01/12 at 20:37Randygeki(h2): amazing coin
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Q.CREPEREIUS M.f. ROCUSAR denarius. 72 BC. 3,78 grs. Bust of Amphitrite right,seen from behind letter C before, symbol (crab) behind / Neptune,brandishing trident, in sea chariot right,drawn by two hippocamps,above C.
Q.CREPER.M.F. / ROCVS in two lines below.
Craw 399/1b. RSC Crepereia 2. CNR Crepereia 2/3.

3 commentsbenito04/01/12 at 13:29SPQR Coins: Gorgeous!
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ANTONINUS PIUSAR denarius. 161 AD (struck under M.Aurelius). 3.41 grs. Bare head right. DIVVS ANTONINVS. /
Pyre of four tiers,decorated with hangings and garlands,surmounted by quadriga .CONSECRATIO.
RIC 436. C 164.
2 commentsbenito03/29/12 at 15:12Kained but Able: Great detail on the Wedding Cake! Wink
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ANTONINUS PIUSAE 31. Tarsus ( Cilicia ) 131-161 AD. 17,31 grs. Laureate head right. AYT KAI TI AI AΔPI A ANTΩNINOC CEB EY, Π-Π across fields / Demos seated left on stool, holding wreath, star in field. ΔHMOC AΔPIA TAPCEΩN MHTROΠOLEWC.
SNG France 1442, SNG Levante 1013, BMC161


1 commentsbenito03/15/12 at 22:51*Alex: Nice coin, impressive.
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CONSTANTIUS IIAE centenionalis. Lugdunum 348-350 AD. 5,27 grs. Pearl diademed,draped and cuirassed bust right. A in left field. D N CONSTANTIUS PF AVG / Helmeted soldier spearing fallen horseman. A in field. FEL TEMP REPARATIO. In exergue SLG star.
Ex Bridgnorth hoard. # 75 in report. RIC 101.
1 commentsbenito02/12/12 at 17:08Randygeki(h2): Great Fel temp!
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TITUSAR denarius. 79 AD. 3,05 grs. Laureate head right. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M / Bonus eventus standing facing ,head left ,holding patera and grain ears. BONVS EVENTVS AVGVSTI.
RIC 89. RSC 25.
Ex J.Elsen.

1 commentsbenito02/03/12 at 15:09Kained but Able: Wonderful detail on the physique of the reverse fi...
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GRATIANAE follis. Siscia 367-375 AD. 2,52 grs. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. D N GRATIANVS P F AVG / Gratian standing right, holding labarum inscribed with Chi-rho and holding captive by hair. GLORIA ROMANORVM. Left field Q, right K over P. In exergue
delta SISCR
RIC Siscia 14 c ( xxix)
1 commentsbenito02/03/12 at 15:06Kained but Able: A wonderful type -very interesting reverse.
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TRAJANAR denarius. 103-111 AD. 3,34 grs. Laureate bust right with drapery on left shoulder. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V PP / Ceres veiled,standing left holding ears of corn and long torch. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI.
RIC 151. C 366.

2 commentsbenito02/02/12 at 13:42Kained but Able: Love the torch on the reverse. Great type.
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JULIAN IIAR siliqua. Lugdunum 361 AD. 1,72 grs. 6 h. Pearl-diademed,draped and cuirassed bust right. D N IVLIANVS AVG / VOT V MVLT X in four lines within wreath with medallion at top. LVG in exergue.
RIC - Cohen -
1 commentsbenito01/29/12 at 07:48Caliidv: Magnifique exemplaire !!! Shocked
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Trebonianus GallusAR antoninianus. 251-253 AD. 3,96grs. Radiate,draped and cuirassed bust right. IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG / Virtus standing right holding inverted spear and leaning on shield. VIRTVS AVGG.
Cohen 131.
1 commentsbenito01/23/12 at 21:01Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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HADRIANAR denarius. 134-138 AD. 3,4 grs. Laureate, draped bust right. HADRIANVS AVG COS III / Africa reclining left, wearing elephant skin headdress, holding scorpion and cornucopia; basket containing grain ears and poppy at feet. AFRICA.
RIC 299(f). RSC 141 b. C 141.

2 commentsbenito12/25/11 at 03:09Randygeki(h2): excellent coin
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HADRIANAR denarius. 134-138 AD. 3,4 grs. Laureate, draped bust right. HADRIANVS AVG COS III / Africa reclining left, wearing elephant skin headdress, holding scorpion and cornucopia; basket containing grain ears and poppy at feet. AFRICA.
RIC 299(f). RSC 141 b. C 141.

2 commentsbenito12/24/11 at 13:23Robert L3: Strong portrait. Great coin.
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ANTONINUS PIUSAR denarius. 140-144 AD. 3.54 grs. Bare head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. / Italia seated left on globe, holding cornucopia and scepter. TR POT COS III. In exergue ITALIA.
RIC III 98a. RSC 466.
Ex Barry P. Murphy.
1 commentsbenito12/09/11 at 00:00neander: Very amazing sharp reverse!
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FAUSTINA IIAR denarius. 152-154 AD. 3,13 grs. 7 h. Draped bust right with pearl-headband. FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL / Concordia standing facing,head to right,holding cornucopiae and raising skirt with right hand. CONCORDIA.
RIC 500b. C 44.
1 commentsbenito12/03/11 at 17:06Tibsi: Great portrait!
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CRISPUSAE follis. Rome,321 AD. 2,87 grs. Laureate head right. CRISPVS NOB CAES. / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT X within wreath. RS in exergue.
RIC VII, S. 321, 240
Numismatik Lanz 128. Lot 865.
1 commentsbenito11/30/11 at 22:11Noah: super LRB
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VESPASIANAR denarius. Antioch, 73 AD. 3,37 grs. 2h. Laureate head right. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII / Concordia seated left,holding patera and cornucopiae. CONCORDIA AVGVSTI.
RIC 360. RSC 74.
1 commentsbenito11/20/11 at 08:11lorry66: Great portrait of the old man Very Happy
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JULIA DOMNAAR denarius. 200 AD. 3,30grs. 2h. Draped bust right. IVLIA AVGUSTA / Ceres seated left holding long torch and ears of corn. CERERI FRUGIF.
RIC 546. C 14.
1 commentsbenito11/20/11 at 08:09lorry66: very nice.
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CONSTANTINE IIAE follis. Siscia. 322 AD. 3,15 grs. Laureate head right. CONSTANTINvS IVN NOB C / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT X within wreath. In exergue ESIS branch.
RIC 176.
1 commentsbenito11/16/11 at 21:39Noah: stunning wreath on the reverse
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SEPTIMIUS SEVERUSAR denarius. Laodicea 197 AD. 2,87 grs.12 h. Laureate head right. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII / Emperor on horseback right,carrying spear. PROFECTIO AVG.
RIC 494. RSC 580.
1 commentsbenito11/06/11 at 05:05Joseph D5: wow
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SEPTIMIUS SEVERUSAE 27 Nicopolis. 193-211 AD. Laureate head right. AV KAI Λ CEΠT.CEVHPOC / Jupiter seated left,holding patera and sceptre. Eagle at feet. VΠ KΩCK ΓENTIANOV NIKΩΠOΛ. In exergue ΠPOC ICTP.
Not in AMNG .Not in Varbanov (engl.) . Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.1.3 .


2 commentsbenito10/29/11 at 17:27Steve E: Solid strike with great patina!
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M.AURELIUS and L.VERUSAR denarius. 168 AD. 3,25 grs. Galley moving left over waves. ANTONIVS AVGVR III VIR RPC. / Legionary eagle between two standards. LEG VI across lower field. ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST. s 5236. RSC (Mark Antony) 83.
Ex Spink
3 commentsbenito10/26/11 at 17:10neander: Excellent - sharp relief!
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TITUSAR denarius. 80 AD. 3,43 grs. 7 h. Laureate head right. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM / Wreath resting on cushion on curule chairs. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P.
RIC II 25a. RSC 318.
Roma Numismatics II. Lot 623.
1 commentsbenito10/24/11 at 03:46Randygeki(h2): added this to my favorites
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JULIA MAMAEAAR denarius. 222-235 AD. 3,47 grs. Diademed & draped bust right. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and leaning on column, legs crossed. FELICITAS PVBLICA.
RIC 335 (Severus Alexander). RSC 17.


1 commentsbenito10/21/11 at 01:54rexesq: Wonderful example, great centering and a very appe...
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DOMITIANAR denarius. Ephesus. 71 AD. 3,12 grs. Bust draped and cuirassed,wearing aegis,,head right. DOMITIANVS CAESAR AVG F / Female bust,draped and towered right. PACI ORB TERR AVG. Under bust E PHE (ligate).
RIC 350 (Vespasian),
2 commentsbenito10/21/11 at 01:52rexesq: I almost bid on this one.... Very nice rare coin a...
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C. COELIUS CALDUSAR denarius. 51 BC. 3.91 gm, 8h . Bare head of the Consul C. Coelius Caldus right; C. COEL. CALDVS before, COS below, tablet inscribed L D behind / Radiate head of Sol right; S above oval shield ornamented with thunderbolt behind ; round shield below chin. CALDVS III VIR before . Crawford 437/1b; Sydenham 892; RSC Coelia 5. Toned.
Triton VIII, Lot: 927. Ex Claude collection.
CNG photograph.
1 commentsbenito10/21/11 at 01:50rexesq: Gorgeous radiate bust of sol.... wow....
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AUGUSTUSAR tetradrachm. Antioch ad Orontem. 2-1 BC. 15,23 grs. 12 h. Laureate head right. KAIΣAΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ. / Tyche of Antioch seated right on rock, holding palm branch, river Orontes swimming right at her feet. ΕΤΟΥΣ Λ ΝΙΚΗΣ. ΥΠΑ (monogram) and IΓ in right field above ANT AYT (monogram). Prieur 55.5 commentsbenito10/21/11 at 01:50rexesq: Este muy bonita. Una retrato fabuloso, si. Me gust...
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ANTONINUS PIUSAR denarius. 146 AD. 3,55 grs. Laureate head right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. / Clasped hands. Behind, caduceus and two stalks of grain. COS IIII.
RIC 136. RSC 344.
1 commentsbenito10/21/11 at 01:48rexesq: Beautiful! This is a type I still hope to add to m...
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ALBINUS BRUTI f.AR denarius. 48 BC. Head of young Mars right with slight beard,wearing crested helmet. / Two Gaulish trumpets in saltire,oval shield above,round shield below. ALBINVS BRVTI.F.
Craw 450 1a. RSC Postumia 11.
Dr Busso.374. Lot 475.
1 commentsbenito10/21/11 at 01:47rexesq: Fantastic example
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