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Faustina Filia RIC III, 695Faustina Filia, died AD 175, wife of Marcus Antonius, daughter of Antoninus Pius
AR - Denarius, 3.08g, 18mm
Rome, AD 161-175
obv. FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA
Bust, drsped and diademed, r.
rev. IVNONI - REGINAE
Iuno, in girded double chiton and veiled, stg. facing, head l., resting with raised r. hand on sceptre and
holding in extended r. hand patera; at her feet the peacock stg. l., head turned r.
ref. RIC III, 695; C. 140; BMCR 121, pl. 55, 13
VF/F+
Interesting detail on her decollete
Jochen05/14/23 at 10:06Serendipity: Good portrait!
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Hadrian RIC II, 276Hadrian, AD 117-138
AR - denarius, 18mm, 3.83g
Rome, AD 134-138
obv. HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P
Bare head right
rev. T - ELLVS - STABIL
Tellus, wearing tunica, stg. facing, head left, right breast exposed, plow handle
in right hand, rake in left, two grain ears growing behind
RIC II, 276; C.1425; BMC 738; Hill 528
VF
Struck to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hadrian's reign. Praises the stabile world under his rule. For more informations please look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'!
Jochen05/14/23 at 10:03Serendipity: Beautiful denarius!
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Trajan RIC II, 598Trajan, AD 98-117
AE - denarius, 2.93g, 18mm
Rome, AD 114
obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP
bust, with drapery on l. shoulder, laureate, r.
rev. SPQR OPTIMI PRINCIPI
Emperor on horseback l., holding scepter and small Victoria
RIC II, 598; C.499; not in BMC
Scarce, VF/about VF
Jochen12/08/22 at 18:46Serendipity: Both the Trajan portrait and emperor on horseback ...
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Septimius Severus RIC IV, (Laodicea) 509Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AR - denarius, 3.06g, 20mm
Laodicea ad Mare, AD 198-202
obv. L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
laureate head, r.
rev. MARTI VI - CTORI
Mars, nude to hips, helmeted, stg. frontal, head r., holding reversed spear in raised l. hand and resting r. hand on oval shield set on captive, std. l. on ground with arms bound on back
ref. RIC IV/1, 509; C.321; BMCR 666
VF+
Severus got the title PART MAX in Jan. AD 208 after the 2nd Parthian war. The Victoria Parthica was celebrated in Rome on 28 Jan. 198
Mars is depicted archaizing reminiscent of the Republic.
Jochen05/31/22 at 16:13Timestheus: Great Porträt - great Reverse... I like it!
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Elagabal RIC IV, 202Elagabal, AD 218-222
AR - denarius, 19mm, 3.04g
Antiochia, AD 218/9
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG
Youthful portrait, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VOTA PV - BLICA
Emperor, togate and veiled, in high boots with heels, stg. l. and sacrificing from
open r. hand over burning tripod; holding roll in l. hand.
RIC IV/2, 202; C.306; BMC 291 (attributes it to Rome)
Scarce, EF/VF
One of the early issues from Antiochia.Jochen07/01/17 at 18:38Callimachus: Nice coin. I like Elagabal's coins from Antioc...
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Septimius Severus RIC IV, 230Septimius Severus 193 - 211
AR - Denar, 3.21g, 18mm
Rome AD 209
obv. SEVERVS - PIVS AVG
laureate head r.
rev. PM TRP XVII COS III PP
Salus seated l. on throne, feeding snake held in her arms
RIC IV, 230; C.531
EF, mint lusterJochen06/30/16 at 07:04Leif K: Nice Portrait!
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Domitian RIC II, 65 var.Domitian AD 81-96
AR - denar, 3.45g, 19.78mm
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM PM TRP IIII (with line above)
head laureate r.
Medusa head with wings, snakes, aegis on shoulder of portrait
rev. IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P
Minerva, draped, standing l. with spear
(Minerva type 4)
RIC II, 65 var; BMC 80; Paris 83; RSC 180a
Scarce; EF, exquisite obverse and very elegant reverse
added to www.wildwinds.com
RIC and Cohen have POTES in rev. legend!
One of my nicest coins.Jochen03/20/15 at 13:14okidoki: here is a nice Aegis cool looking 
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Trajan RIC II, 598Trajan, AD 98-117
AE - denarius, 2.93g, 18mm
Rome, AD 114
obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP
bust, with drapery on l. shoulder, laureate, r.
rev. SPQR OPTIMI PRINCIPI
Emperor on horseback l., holding scepter and small Victoria
RIC II, 598; C.499; not in BMC
Scarce, VF/about VF
Jochen03/20/15 at 12:33Matthew C5: I really like how Trajan's eyes were done
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Domitian RIC II, 65 var.Domitian AD 81-96
AR - denar, 3.45g, 19.78mm
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM PM TRP IIII (with line above)
head laureate r.
Medusa head with wings, snakes, aegis on shoulder of portrait
rev. IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P
Minerva, draped, standing l. with spear
(Minerva type 4)
RIC II, 65 var; BMC 80; Paris 83; RSC 180a
Scarce; EF, exquisite obverse and very elegant reverse
added to www.wildwinds.com
RIC and Cohen have POTES in rev. legend!
One of my nicest coins.Jochen03/20/15 at 12:29Matthew C5: fantastic facial expression!
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Commodus RIC III, 261 corr.Commodus, AD 177-192
AR - denarius, 20g, 19mm
Rome AD 191/92
obv. L AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL
Laureate head r.
rev. SERAPI - DI CONSERV AVG
Serapis in long robe, modius on head, stg. frontal, head l., holding long vertical sceptre in
l. hand and raising r. hand in greeting attitude
ref. RIC III, 261 corr., pl. XV, 312 (writes "Serapis, radiate" and "holding branch"); C. 703;
BMCR IV, 59-361 var. (different legend breaks, writes "holding branch")
scarce, about SS
I think it is not a branch but only the typical long fingers of his r. hand. And RIC has misinterpreted flow lines as "radiated head".
This is the first Roman imperial coin showing Serapis in his standard position (There is a coin from Domitian with Serapis in a temple too).Jochen06/08/14 at 12:44Mat: Very cool
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Commodus RIC III, 261 corr.Commodus, AD 177-192
AR - denarius, 20g, 19mm
Rome AD 191/92
obv. L AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL
Laureate head r.
rev. SERAPI - DI CONSERV AVG
Serapis in long robe, modius on head, stg. frontal, head l., holding long vertical sceptre in
l. hand and raising r. hand in greeting attitude
ref. RIC III, 261 corr., pl. XV, 312 (writes "Serapis, radiate" and "holding branch"); C. 703;
BMCR IV, 59-361 var. (different legend breaks, writes "holding branch")
scarce, about SS
I think it is not a branch but only the typical long fingers of his r. hand. And RIC has misinterpreted flow lines as "radiated head".
This is the first Roman imperial coin showing Serapis in his standard position (There is a coin from Domitian with Serapis in a temple too).Jochen06/08/14 at 09:27quadrans: Nice coin ..
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Orbiana RIC IV, 319Orbiana, died 240, wife of Severus Alexander
AR - Denar, 2.45g, 19.2mm
Rome 225 - 227
obv. SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG
draped, diademed bust r.
rev. CONCORDI - A AVGG
Concordia sitting on throne l., holding patera
in r. hand and double-cornucopiae in l. hand
RIC IV, 319; C.1
Scarce; nice EF, quite rare for this conditionJochen12/30/13 at 02:59TheEmpireNeverEnded: Wow!
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Domitian RIC II, 573Domitian, AD 81-96
AR - denarius, 3.56g, 19mm
Rome, AD 88
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERMAN PM TRP VII
Head, laureate, r.
rev. IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P PP
Minerva, in double chiton, aegis on breast, with crested Attic helmet, advancing
r., holding shield in l. hand and spear in raised r. hand.
RIC II, 573 (this coin listed); BMC 115 var. (has only GERM); C.235 var. (has only GERM)
R2!, about EF, lightly toned
Pedigree:
ex coll. Jyrki Muona
The rev. shows the so-called Minerva type 1! Now I have them all.Jochen10/14/13 at 19:09neander: Very very pleasant specimen! 
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Hadrian RIC II, 266Hadrian, AD 117-138
AR - denarius, 20mm, 3.33g
Rome, AD 134-138
obv. HADRIANVS - AVG COS III PP
Head, laureate, r.
rev. ROMVLO - CONDITORI
Romulus, bare-headed, in military cloak, walking r., holding transverse spear in
r. hand and with l. hand trophy over l. shoulder
RIC II, 266; C.1316; BMC 711
nice VF
The depiction shows Romulus with the spolia opima, he has won from the Sabine king Acro whom he has killed when he conquered the city of Caenina.
For more informations please look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'!Jochen08/20/13 at 23:31Mat: Great coin
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Maximinus I RIC IV, 23Maximinus I Thrax 235 - 238
AR - Denar, 2.83g, 19mm
Rome AD 235/236
obv. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
draped bust, laureate head r.
rev. VICTORIA GERM
Victory standing l., holding laurel-branch in r. hand
and palmbranch in l. arm; to her feet sitting captured German
RIC IV, 23; C.105
EF mint-state
VICTORIA GERM, due to his ruthless revenge campaigns against the Germans on the northern frontiers of the empire AD 235.Jochen05/12/13 at 10:43*Alex: Great coin, let down by the photo.
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Faustina Filia RIC III, 677Faustina Filia, died 175, wife of Marcus Aurelius
AR - Denar, 3.67g, 18mm
obv. FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA
draped, diademed bust r.
rev. FECVN - DITAS
Fecunditas standing frontal, head r., holding sceptre in r.
and little child in l. hand
RIC III, 677; C.99
nice EF
From Curtis Clay: The child could be Annius Verus or
another male child that died early.Jochen05/12/13 at 10:30*Alex: Superb details. I've never seen a better one.
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Commodus RIC III, 649Commodus 177 - 192, son of Marcus Aurelius
AR - Denar, 3.65g, 16mm
Rome (?) AD 178
obv. L AVREL COM - MODVS AVG
draped, cuirassed bust, laureate head r.
rev. TRP III IMP II COS PP
Salus seated l. on throne, holding r. poppy to snake coming
out of altar, resting l. arm on chair
RIC III, Marcus Aurelius 649; C. 762 var.; BMCR 777
VF
added to www.wildwinds.com
There is an oddity in the description of this coin between RIC and Cohen:
RIC: holding branch, snake to her feet
Cohen: holding poppy to snake coming out of altar
POPPY, because of the freedom with which it flowers (or the thousands of
semen it produces?) the poppy is sometimes used as a symbol of fertility or prosperityJochen05/12/13 at 10:21*Alex: The light seems to have got to the photo after nea...
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Faustina Filia RIC III, 695Faustina Filia, died AD 175, wife of Marcus Antonius, daughter of Antoninus Pius
AR - Denarius, 3.08g, 18mm
Rome, AD 161-175
obv. FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA
Bust, drsped and diademed, r.
rev. IVNONI - REGINAE
Iuno, in girded double chiton and veiled, stg. facing, head l., resting with raised r. hand on sceptre and
holding in extended r. hand patera; at her feet the peacock stg. l., head turned r.
ref. RIC III, 695; C. 140; BMCR 121, pl. 55, 13
VF/F+
Interesting detail on her decollete
Jochen09/28/12 at 12:47Mat: Very pretty
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Hadrian RIC II, 81Hadrian AD 117-138
AR- Denar, 3.33g, 17mm
Rome AD 119-122
obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
heroic bust, laureate, drapery on l. shoulder, r.
rev. PM TRP - COS III
Aeternitas, draped, standing facing, head l., holding head of Sol in raised r.
and head of Luna in raised l. hand
RIC II, 81; C.1114; BMCR 162
abourt EF
AETERNITAS, personification of eternity, holds Sol and Luna as symbols of eternity too.Jochen05/07/12 at 23:39TheEmpireNeverEnded: There are few coins in the world that I like more ...
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Domitian RIC II, 177Domitian 81 - 96
AR - Denar, 3.62g, 18mm
Rome AD 92/93
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM PM TRP XIII
laureate head r.
rev. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P PP
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing l., holding thunderbolt in r. and
long vertical spear in l.; round shield behind her
(Minerva type 3)
RIC II, 177; C.283; BMCR. 218
EF
Note: The obv. of this coin is re-engraved from TRP XII to TRP XIII. So it is not RIC 173, but RIC 177! (from Alex, Forum's staff)
Jochen04/08/12 at 02:19Romanorvm: Nice!
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Septimius Severus RIC IV, 266Septimius Severus AD 193-211
AR - Denarius, 2.97g, 18.13mm
Rome, AD 204
obv. SEPTIMIVS - PIVS AVG
bust, laureate, r.
rev. INDVLGENTIA AVGG
Dea Caelestis, looking r., riding a lion leaping to the right, holding a thunderbolt and
sceptre; water gushing from a rock on the left
IN CARTH in ex.
RIC IV/1, 266; C.222; BMC 335
good VF
The exact significance of the type is not known for certain, but it obviously commemorates an important event as attested by the fact that the type was used on Aurei, Sestertii and Asses as well as denarii. The general thought is that the type commemorates the building of or repair to an aquaduct, or perhaps to a possible remission of the taxes levied on the city of Carthage for its water supply. (Barry Murphy)
Jochen03/26/12 at 22:28daverino: excellent
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Trajan RIC II, 245Trajan, AD 98-117 n.Chr.
AR - Denarius, 3.05g, 18.4mm
Rome, AD 112-117
obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP
Bust, laureate, r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. SPQR OPTIMI PRINCIPI
in ex. ARAB ADQ
Arabia stg. facing, head l., holding branch in r. r. hand and balsam cane in l. arm; behind her feet camel walking l.
RIC II, 245; C.26; BMC 474
about EF, attractive toned
From Forum Ancient Coins, thank you!
(1) ARAB ADQ = Arabia adquisita, Arabia acquired (not conquered!)
(2) The object in the l. arm is often called 'bundle of cinnamon sticks', but the extensions which are clearly seen on this specimen could better be explained by the rhizome (rootstock) of the balsam cane (as is stated in RIC too!)
Jochen03/02/12 at 17:32Kained but Able: Amazing tone on this one!
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Domitian RIC II, 65 var.Domitian AD 81-96
AR - denar, 3.45g, 19.78mm
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM PM TRP IIII (with line above)
head laureate r.
Medusa head with wings, snakes, aegis on shoulder of portrait
rev. IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P
Minerva, draped, standing l. with spear
(Minerva type 4)
RIC II, 65 var; BMC 80; Paris 83; RSC 180a
Scarce; EF, exquisite obverse and very elegant reverse
added to www.wildwinds.com
RIC and Cohen have POTES in rev. legend!
One of my nicest coins.Jochen03/02/12 at 17:30Kained but Able: Another exquisite portrait with very cool aegis. O...
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Geta RIC IV, 79Geta, AD 209-211
AR - denar, 19.8mm, 3.02g, 0°
Rome, AD 211
obv. P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT
laureate head, bearded, r.
rev. TR P III COS II PP
Janus(?), in himation, nude to waist, draping over l. arm, stg. frontal, his two faces looking r. and l., holding in l. arm thunderbolt
and resting with raised r. hand on reversed spear
ref. RIC IV/1, 79; C. 197; BMCR 13
VF, slightly toned
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
With the thunderbolt Janus strongly resembles Jupiter. Cohen writes 'Janus or Jupiter'. Mattingly (BMCR): The 'Janus' with thunderbolt and sceptre is certainly a fanciful expression of the duality of the Empire. The imperial Jupiter is now 'biceps'. It was assuredly a fancy that pleased Geta more than his brother. Caracalla hated the idea of full equality of rule and was always insisting on his own seniority. In the long run he was unwilling to brook a colleague on any terms.
For more information please take a look at the referring article in the Mythology Thread (coming soon!)
Jochen09/08/11 at 06:03maridvnvm: Ex- my collection and a very nice coin in hand. I ...
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Geta RIC IV, 79Geta, AD 209-211
AR - denar, 19.8mm, 3.02g, 0°
Rome, AD 211
obv. P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT
laureate head, bearded, r.
rev. TR P III COS II PP
Janus(?), in himation, nude to waist, draping over l. arm, stg. frontal, his two faces looking r. and l., holding in l. arm thunderbolt
and resting with raised r. hand on reversed spear
ref. RIC IV/1, 79; C. 197; BMCR 13
VF, slightly toned
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
With the thunderbolt Janus strongly resembles Jupiter. Cohen writes 'Janus or Jupiter'. Mattingly (BMCR): The 'Janus' with thunderbolt and sceptre is certainly a fanciful expression of the duality of the Empire. The imperial Jupiter is now 'biceps'. It was assuredly a fancy that pleased Geta more than his brother. Caracalla hated the idea of full equality of rule and was always insisting on his own seniority. In the long run he was unwilling to brook a colleague on any terms.
For more information please take a look at the referring article in the Mythology Thread (coming soon!)
Jochen09/07/11 at 18:57Randygeki(h2): very nice example. I would very much like one of t...
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Geta RIC IV, 79Geta, AD 209-211
AR - denar, 19.8mm, 3.02g, 0°
Rome, AD 211
obv. P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT
laureate head, bearded, r.
rev. TR P III COS II PP
Janus(?), in himation, nude to waist, draping over l. arm, stg. frontal, his two faces looking r. and l., holding in l. arm thunderbolt
and resting with raised r. hand on reversed spear
ref. RIC IV/1, 79; C. 197; BMCR 13
VF, slightly toned
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
With the thunderbolt Janus strongly resembles Jupiter. Cohen writes 'Janus or Jupiter'. Mattingly (BMCR): The 'Janus' with thunderbolt and sceptre is certainly a fanciful expression of the duality of the Empire. The imperial Jupiter is now 'biceps'. It was assuredly a fancy that pleased Geta more than his brother. Caracalla hated the idea of full equality of rule and was always insisting on his own seniority. In the long run he was unwilling to brook a colleague on any terms.
For more information please take a look at the referring article in the Mythology Thread (coming soon!)
Jochen09/07/11 at 13:51SPQR Coins: A wonderful coin and a fascinating footnote!
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Titus RIC II, 16Titus 79 - 81
AR - Denar, 3.49g, 18mm
Rome, July - Dec 79
obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
laureate head r.
rev. TRP VIIII IMP XV COS VII PP
naked radiated figur (Titus/Sol?) standing l. on columna rostrata,
holding r. spear and l. parazonium; anchor below
RIC II, 16(b); C.289
nearly EF
COLUMNA ROSTRATA, a column decorated with prows
PARAZONIUM, a large dagger worn at the waistJochen07/03/11 at 07:54Randygeki(h2): Indeed, added this to my favorate
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Hadrian RIC II, 81Hadrian AD 117-138
AR- Denar, 3.33g, 17mm
Rome AD 119-122
obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
heroic bust, laureate, drapery on l. shoulder, r.
rev. PM TRP - COS III
Aeternitas, draped, standing facing, head l., holding head of Sol in raised r.
and head of Luna in raised l. hand
RIC II, 81; C.1114; BMCR 162
abourt EF
AETERNITAS, personification of eternity, holds Sol and Luna as symbols of eternity too.Jochen01/29/11 at 21:29Uncia: Amazing coin
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Titus RIC II, 16Titus 79 - 81
AR - Denar, 3.49g, 18mm
Rome, July - Dec 79
obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
laureate head r.
rev. TRP VIIII IMP XV COS VII PP
naked radiated figur (Titus/Sol?) standing l. on columna rostrata,
holding r. spear and l. parazonium; anchor below
RIC II, 16(b); C.289
nearly EF
COLUMNA ROSTRATA, a column decorated with prows
PARAZONIUM, a large dagger worn at the waistJochen12/16/10 at 21:12Jay GT4: Beautiful coin.
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Caracalla RIC IV, 253 var.Caracalla AD 198-217
AR - Denar, 3.30g, 20.3mm
Rome AD 215
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
bust laureate r.
rev. PM TRP XVIII COS IIII PP
Aesculapius, naked to waist, standing front, head front, holding serpent-wreathed
wand, resting on ground, in r. hand, l. hand across body, wrapped in fold of drapery; at
feet, r., globe, at feet l. small hooded figure (Telesphorus), standing front, hands on
breast
RIC IV/1, 253 var.; C.307; BMC 105
MS, lustrous
from Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
RIC has listed this type only with Aesculapius head l.Jochen09/26/10 at 08:50kc: My eyes...it blinds  .....5 stars
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Septimius Severus RIC IV, 100Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AR - denarius, 3.6g, 18mm
Rome, AD 197
obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII
Head, laureate, r.
rev. MVNIFICENTIA AVG
Elephant, cuirassed, walking r.
ref. RIC IV/1, 100; C.349; BMCR 225, pl. 10.18
S!, about VF
The cross-hatched structure we see usually on elephant I too hold for the depiction of its wrinkled skin. But here I think it is a cuirass! For further discussions about the problem of the cuirassed elephant please look at the related threads in FORVM!
Jochen08/20/10 at 00:26Noah: beautiful coin
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Septimius Severus RIC IV, 100Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AR - denarius, 3.6g, 18mm
Rome, AD 197
obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII
Head, laureate, r.
rev. MVNIFICENTIA AVG
Elephant, cuirassed, walking r.
ref. RIC IV/1, 100; C.349; BMCR 225, pl. 10.18
S!, about VF
The cross-hatched structure we see usually on elephant I too hold for the depiction of its wrinkled skin. But here I think it is a cuirass! For further discussions about the problem of the cuirassed elephant please look at the related threads in FORVM!
Jochen08/19/10 at 18:21Randygeki(h2): very cool
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Hadrian RIC II, 81Hadrian AD 117-138
AR- Denar, 3.33g, 17mm
Rome AD 119-122
obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
heroic bust, laureate, drapery on l. shoulder, r.
rev. PM TRP - COS III
Aeternitas, draped, standing facing, head l., holding head of Sol in raised r.
and head of Luna in raised l. hand
RIC II, 81; C.1114; BMCR 162
abourt EF
AETERNITAS, personification of eternity, holds Sol and Luna as symbols of eternity too.Jochen08/15/10 at 02:08Randygeki(h2): I really like the heroic busts
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Domitian RIC II, 65 var.Domitian AD 81-96
AR - denar, 3.45g, 19.78mm
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM PM TRP IIII (with line above)
head laureate r.
Medusa head with wings, snakes, aegis on shoulder of portrait
rev. IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P
Minerva, draped, standing l. with spear
(Minerva type 4)
RIC II, 65 var; BMC 80; Paris 83; RSC 180a
Scarce; EF, exquisite obverse and very elegant reverse
added to www.wildwinds.com
RIC and Cohen have POTES in rev. legend!
One of my nicest coins.Jochen08/15/10 at 02:07Randygeki(h2): very cool denarius
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Augustus RIC I, 86aAugustus, 27 BC - AD 14
AR - Denar, 3.74g, 19mm
Colonia Patricia(?), ca. 19 BC - 18 BC
obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS
bare head r.
rev. SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS under round shield inscribed with CL.V between
eagle l. and standard r. S.P.Q.R. at the corners of the shield
RIC I, 86a; BMCR 417; RSC 265
good VF, toned
The eagle standards were introduced by Marius similar to the Ptolemaic eagle to each of his legions. This issue celebrates the recovery of the 3 eagle-standards 20 BC by Augustus, which were lost by Crassus 53 BC at the battle of Carrhae against the Parthians. The 3 eagles thereafter were erected in the new temple of Mars Ultor on the Forum of Augustus. The day of recovery was determined public holiday.Jochen08/15/10 at 02:05Randygeki(h2): awsome peice
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Lucius Verus RIC III, 463Lucius Verus, Co-Emperor AD 161 - 169
AR - Denar, 3.59g, 18mm
obv. IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG
bare head r.
rev. PROV DEOR TRP COS II
Providentia standing l., holding globe and cornucopiae
RIC II, 463; C.144
nice EF
PROVIDENTIA, foreseeing, especially of the emperor, one of the important emperor's virtues. 'Monarchy, in fact, is Providence' Charlesworth.Jochen07/16/10 at 11:24byzancia: wonderful portrait!!!!!
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Faustina Filia RIC III, 730Faustina Filia, AD 146-175/6, wife of Marcus Aurelius
AR - denarius, 3.29g, 18.8mm
Rome
obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Bust, draped, r.; hair in three broqad waves, in neck bound with three pearl-
strips as knot
rev. VE - NVS
Venus, in long garment, stg. l., holding long sceptre in l. hand and dove in
outstretched r. hand.
RIC III, (Marcus Aurelius) 730; C.255
Sacrce, good VF
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
The dove was in ancient times a symbol of conubial truth.Jochen05/29/10 at 19:20Randygeki(h2): nice!
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Trajan RIC II, 245Trajan, AD 98-117 n.Chr.
AR - Denarius, 3.05g, 18.4mm
Rome, AD 112-117
obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP
Bust, laureate, r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. SPQR OPTIMI PRINCIPI
in ex. ARAB ADQ
Arabia stg. facing, head l., holding branch in r. r. hand and balsam cane in l. arm; behind her feet camel walking l.
RIC II, 245; C.26; BMC 474
about EF, attractive toned
From Forum Ancient Coins, thank you!
(1) ARAB ADQ = Arabia adquisita, Arabia acquired (not conquered!)
(2) The object in the l. arm is often called 'bundle of cinnamon sticks', but the extensions which are clearly seen on this specimen could better be explained by the rhizome (rootstock) of the balsam cane (as is stated in RIC too!)
Jochen02/18/10 at 04:53Randygeki(h2): another nice portrait
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Titus RIC II, 25(a)Titus 79 - 81
AR - Denar, 3.51g, 17mm
Rome 80
obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
laureate head r.
rev. TRP IX I[MP] XV COS VIII PP
Two curule chairs, above wich is a wreath ('pulvinar' of Mars and Venus and
the 'Divi' (?))
RIC II, 25(a); C.318; BMCR 66(?)
good VF
Curule chair (SELLA CURULIS), in the form of two Us, used by the highest magistrates of the Roman state.Jochen02/18/10 at 04:53Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Sabina RIC III, (Hadrian) 390Sabina died AD 137, wife of Hadrian, grand-niece of Trajan
AR - Denar, 3.63g
Rome AD 130
obv. SABINA - AVGVSTA
diademed and draped bust r., hair in queue down neck
rev. CONCOR - DIA AVG
Concordia, draped, standing frontal, head l., holding patera in r. hand and
double-cornucopiae in l. hand
RIC III, (Hadrian) 390; C.3; BMC 929
about EF
Her marriage was very unhappy, Hadrian only having eyes for his favourite Antinous (from Forum).Jochen02/18/10 at 04:51Randygeki(h2): beautiful
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Augustus RIC I, 169Augustus 27 BC - AD 14
AR - Denar, 3.82g, 18mm
Lugdunum 15 - 13 BC
obv. AVGVSTVS - DIVI F
bare head r.
rev. bull butting l.
exergue: IMP X
RIC I, 169; C.141
scarce; EF portrait!
1. The bull resembles the coins of Thurioi. Octavian has had the nickname Thurinus, because his ancestors came from Thurioi.
2. Then it is a general allusion to Gaul, inspired by coins of Massala. Augustus was 16-13 in Gaul to reorganize it.
Jochen01/30/10 at 21:45Jay GT4: Fantastic! I liked yours so much I bought my own l...
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Augustus RIC I, 86aAugustus, 27 BC - AD 14
AR - Denar, 3.74g, 19mm
Colonia Patricia(?), ca. 19 BC - 18 BC
obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS
bare head r.
rev. SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS under round shield inscribed with CL.V between
eagle l. and standard r. S.P.Q.R. at the corners of the shield
RIC I, 86a; BMCR 417; RSC 265
good VF, toned
The eagle standards were introduced by Marius similar to the Ptolemaic eagle to each of his legions. This issue celebrates the recovery of the 3 eagle-standards 20 BC by Augustus, which were lost by Crassus 53 BC at the battle of Carrhae against the Parthians. The 3 eagles thereafter were erected in the new temple of Mars Ultor on the Forum of Augustus. The day of recovery was determined public holiday.Jochen01/02/10 at 01:53Noah: This is my favorite coin of yours! It has marvelo...
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Caracalla RIC IV, 253 var.Caracalla AD 198-217
AR - Denar, 3.30g, 20.3mm
Rome AD 215
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
bust laureate r.
rev. PM TRP XVIII COS IIII PP
Aesculapius, naked to waist, standing front, head front, holding serpent-wreathed
wand, resting on ground, in r. hand, l. hand across body, wrapped in fold of drapery; at
feet, r., globe, at feet l. small hooded figure (Telesphorus), standing front, hands on
breast
RIC IV/1, 253 var.; C.307; BMC 105
MS, lustrous
from Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
RIC has listed this type only with Aesculapius head l.Jochen11/12/09 at 05:25randy h2: very sweet
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Elagabal RIC IV, 188Elagabal AD 218-222
AR - Denarius, 3.26gm, 19mm
struck 218-219 AD at Antioch mint
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. FELICIT - AS / TEMP (in ex.)
Galley, mast and sail in the midth, with eight oarsmen, going r.(!). Seven oars
to see, and rudder at stern; waves below. On stern boatswain beside the ship's
cabin. Stern decorated with standard and acrostolium. On prow oblique mast.
RIC IV/2, 188; C. 27; BMC 277 var.
Scarce, EF, well struck on an ample flan, attractive portrait for this type.
The reverse type portrays the galley bearing Elagabalus and the sacred Stone of Emesa on the emperor's slow journey from Elagabalus' home in Emesa to Rome, undertaken 218-219 AD after the Syrian legions and Macrinus' deserting forces won the military victory that assured Elagabalus' place as Augustus.
On the ship the Holy Stone is not to see !(Curtis Clay)Jochen07/16/09 at 14:53Noah: beautiful
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Caracalla RIC IV, 253 var.Caracalla AD 198-217
AR - Denar, 3.30g, 20.3mm
Rome AD 215
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
bust laureate r.
rev. PM TRP XVIII COS IIII PP
Aesculapius, naked to waist, standing front, head front, holding serpent-wreathed
wand, resting on ground, in r. hand, l. hand across body, wrapped in fold of drapery; at
feet, r., globe, at feet l. small hooded figure (Telesphorus), standing front, hands on
breast
RIC IV/1, 253 var.; C.307; BMC 105
MS, lustrous
from Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
RIC has listed this type only with Aesculapius head l.Jochen07/09/09 at 00:54Noah: lovely example
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Septimius Severus RIC IV, (Laodicea) 509Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AR - denarius, 3.06g, 20mm
Laodicea ad Mare, AD 198-202
obv. L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
laureate head, r.
rev. MARTI VI - CTORI
Mars, nude to hips, helmeted, stg. frontal, head r., holding reversed spear in raised l. hand and resting r. hand on oval shield set on captive, std. l. on ground with arms bound on back
ref. RIC IV/1, 509; C.321; BMCR 666
VF+
Severus got the title PART MAX in Jan. AD 208 after the 2nd Parthian war. The Victoria Parthica was celebrated in Rome on 28 Jan. 198
Mars is depicted archaizing reminiscent of the Republic.
Jochen06/02/09 at 15:39David Atherton: Outstanding! I really love the reverse.
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Trajan RIC II, 219Trajan AD 88 - 117
AR - Denar, 3.15g, 19.9mm
Rome AD 103 - 111
obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP
bust laureate, r.
rev. SPQ.R. OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Dacian, wearing peaked cap and long garment, with sleeves, ending in
breeches, seated r. on oval shield, l. leg raised, knee bent and crossed over r.,
r. arm at side, head propped on l. hand, l. ellbow resting on l. knee: below,
curved sword
RIC II, 219; BMCR cf.175
EF, uncirculatedJochen04/18/09 at 19:43neander: Great! This is the prototype for Septimius Severus...
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Vespasian RIC II, 337Vespasian AD 69-79
AR - denar, 18mm, 3.4g
Ephesos mint, AD 74
obv. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TRP PP
bust, laureate, r.
rev. PACI - AVGVSTAE (beginning upper r.)
Victory in short chiton over long chiton, advancing r., holding long palm-branch over l.
shoulder and wreath in raised r. hand
star in lower r. field (mint-mark)
RIC II, 337; C.277; BMCR 475
scarce, good VF
Victory here is wearing the reed-crown of the kalathiskos-dancers. These dancers are known from Artemis cults in Laconia, but in Ionia too.Jochen04/18/09 at 19:11neander: Kruto, slov net! 
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Julia Domna RIC IV, 546Julia Domna, AD 193-217
AR - denarius, 3.50g, 19.31mm
Rome, AD 196-211, struck under Severus
obv. IVLIA - AVGVSTA
Bust, draped, r.
rev. CERERI - FRVGIF
Ceres, in long garment, std. l. on chair with low back, l. foot set on footstool, holding in extended
r. hand two grain-ears and in raised l. hand long torch.
RIC IV/1, Severus 546; C.14; BMC 10
S!, VF
A beautiful portrait of Julia Domna.
Jochen03/12/09 at 02:11casata137ec: I agree...I like the "pretty" portait over the "an...
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Elagabal RIC IV, 146 var.Elagabal, AD 218-222
AR - denarius, 19mm, 2.84g
Rome, AD 222
obv. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Bust, draped and laureate, r., without horn!
rev. SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG
Emperor, wearing garment of a Syrian priest, stg. l., sacrificing from patera over burning tripod l., holding in lowered l. hand cypress twig(?)
in upper l. field star
RIC IV/2, 146 var.; C.276 var.; BMCR 230
Cohen and RIC have listed only the type with horn.
This is one of the last issues for Elagabal. The horn has been removed shortly after TRP V 10. Dec. 221. But even this could not avert his terrible fate.
Jochen12/03/08 at 23:49Noah: exceptional portrait...one of the most lifelike of...
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Elagabal RIC IV, 202Elagabal, AD 218-222
AR - denarius, 19mm, 3.04g
Antiochia, AD 218/9
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG
Youthful portrait, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VOTA PV - BLICA
Emperor, togate and veiled, in high boots with heels, stg. l. and sacrificing from
open r. hand over burning tripod; holding roll in l. hand.
RIC IV/2, 202; C.306; BMC 291 (attributes it to Rome)
Scarce, EF/VF
One of the early issues from Antiochia.Jochen12/03/08 at 23:49Noah: nice denarius
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Trajan RIC II, 66Trajan AD 98-117
AR - denarius, 3.27g, 18.0mm
Rome AD 101-102
obv. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM
head, laureate, r.
rev. PM TRP COS IIII PP
Victory inscribing shield set on cippus, foot on helmet
RIC II, 66; C. 247; BMC 112
aUNC, superb mint luster, sharp, light toning
from Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
Strack, Trajan, p.107: "A depiction which points to the end of a war or a campaign after a gained victory here as well as similar on the Trajan's column after the termination of the first Dacian war."(Curtis Clay)
Jochen12/03/08 at 10:32neander: Amazing...
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Lucius Verus RIC III, 463Lucius Verus, Co-Emperor AD 161 - 169
AR - Denar, 3.59g, 18mm
obv. IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG
bare head r.
rev. PROV DEOR TRP COS II
Providentia standing l., holding globe and cornucopiae
RIC II, 463; C.144
nice EF
PROVIDENTIA, foreseeing, especially of the emperor, one of the important emperor's virtues. 'Monarchy, in fact, is Providence' Charlesworth.Jochen12/03/08 at 10:31neander: Matted surface & centered - very expressive!
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Caracalla RIC IV, 284Caracalla AD 198 - 217
AR - Denar, 3.13g, 19mm
Rome AD 217
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
laureate head r.
rev. PM TRP XX COS IIII PP
Diana (or Luna?) with crescent on head and scarf flying
behind her, standing in bull-biga, driving l.
RIC IV, 284; C.396
Scarce; good EF
added to www.wildwinds.comJochen09/23/08 at 07:24divvsavgvstvs: Superb coin, great reverse.
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Domitian RIC II, 573Domitian, AD 81-96
AR - denarius, 3.56g, 19mm
Rome, AD 88
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERMAN PM TRP VII
Head, laureate, r.
rev. IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P PP
Minerva, in double chiton, aegis on breast, with crested Attic helmet, advancing
r., holding shield in l. hand and spear in raised r. hand.
RIC II, 573 (this coin listed); BMC 115 var. (has only GERM); C.235 var. (has only GERM)
R2!, about EF, lightly toned
Pedigree:
ex coll. Jyrki Muona
The rev. shows the so-called Minerva type 1! Now I have them all.Jochen09/01/08 at 17:55taurisker: fine portrait, nice details for Minerva!
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Domitian RIC II, 573Domitian, AD 81-96
AR - denarius, 3.56g, 19mm
Rome, AD 88
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERMAN PM TRP VII
Head, laureate, r.
rev. IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P PP
Minerva, in double chiton, aegis on breast, with crested Attic helmet, advancing
r., holding shield in l. hand and spear in raised r. hand.
RIC II, 573 (this coin listed); BMC 115 var. (has only GERM); C.235 var. (has only GERM)
R2!, about EF, lightly toned
Pedigree:
ex coll. Jyrki Muona
The rev. shows the so-called Minerva type 1! Now I have them all.Jochen09/01/08 at 16:06Noah: great domitian...it is hard to find denarii of his...
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Domitian RIC II, 573Domitian, AD 81-96
AR - denarius, 3.56g, 19mm
Rome, AD 88
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERMAN PM TRP VII
Head, laureate, r.
rev. IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P PP
Minerva, in double chiton, aegis on breast, with crested Attic helmet, advancing
r., holding shield in l. hand and spear in raised r. hand.
RIC II, 573 (this coin listed); BMC 115 var. (has only GERM); C.235 var. (has only GERM)
R2!, about EF, lightly toned
Pedigree:
ex coll. Jyrki Muona
The rev. shows the so-called Minerva type 1! Now I have them all.Jochen08/30/08 at 21:47Titus Pullo: Fantastic coin! Congrats!
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Caracalla RIC IV, 253 var.Caracalla AD 198-217
AR - Denar, 3.30g, 20.3mm
Rome AD 215
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
bust laureate r.
rev. PM TRP XVIII COS IIII PP
Aesculapius, naked to waist, standing front, head front, holding serpent-wreathed
wand, resting on ground, in r. hand, l. hand across body, wrapped in fold of drapery; at
feet, r., globe, at feet l. small hooded figure (Telesphorus), standing front, hands on
breast
RIC IV/1, 253 var.; C.307; BMC 105
MS, lustrous
from Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
RIC has listed this type only with Aesculapius head l.Jochen08/15/08 at 12:00dupondius:  astonishing!
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Domitian RIC II, 65 var.Domitian AD 81-96
AR - denar, 3.45g, 19.78mm
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM PM TRP IIII (with line above)
head laureate r.
Medusa head with wings, snakes, aegis on shoulder of portrait
rev. IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P
Minerva, draped, standing l. with spear
(Minerva type 4)
RIC II, 65 var; BMC 80; Paris 83; RSC 180a
Scarce; EF, exquisite obverse and very elegant reverse
added to www.wildwinds.com
RIC and Cohen have POTES in rev. legend!
One of my nicest coins.Jochen08/01/08 at 01:54pierre_p77: Beautiful!!
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Hadrian RIC II, 157Hadrian 117 - 138
AR - Denar, 3.20g, 18mm
AD 125 - 128
obv. HADRIANVS [AV]GVSTVS
bust with drapery on l. shoulder, laureate head r.
rev. COS III
Neptun standing l., cloak over r. thigh, r. foot on prora, holding
trident in l. hand, leaning with r. ellbow on r. knee and
holding dolphin in r. hand
RIC II, 157 var; C.710
VF
added to www.wildwinds.com
var. because normally Neptun is holding sceptre in l. hand!Jochen06/08/08 at 01:07Noah: wonderful Neptune
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Geta RIC IV, (Laodicea) 101Geta, Caesar AD 198-209, brother of Caracalla
AR - denarius, 19.6mm, 3.11g
struck in Laodicea ad Mare
obv. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Bust draped, seen from behind, r.
rev. VICT AETERN
Victory flying left, holding in both hands wreath over shield set on low base
RIC IV/1, (Laodicea) 101, C. 206; BMC 723
Scarce, EF
This type obviously celebrates the dedication of a shield of honour to the emperors; Victory is decorating the shield with a garland. (Curtis Clay)Jochen05/21/08 at 11:09Noah: wonderful victory
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Caracalla RIC IV, 29Caracalla, AD 198-217
AR - denarius, 3.35g, 20mm
Rome, 199
obv. ANTONINVS - AVGVSTVS
Youthfull bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
re. PONT - TRP II
securitas, richly draped, std. on throne r., propping head in r. hand, resting l.
arm on back of throne, ellbow bend, holding longitudanal sceptre in l. hand; r.
foot stretched and on footstool, before her an enlightened altar with 2 offering
cakes.
RIC IV/1, 29; C.498; BMC 156
Scarce, good VF/about VF
Jochen04/06/08 at 17:54Enodia: beautiful coin, and the detail on the reverse is o...
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Augustus RIC I, 86aAugustus, 27 BC - AD 14
AR - Denar, 3.74g, 19mm
Colonia Patricia(?), ca. 19 BC - 18 BC
obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS
bare head r.
rev. SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS under round shield inscribed with CL.V between
eagle l. and standard r. S.P.Q.R. at the corners of the shield
RIC I, 86a; BMCR 417; RSC 265
good VF, toned
The eagle standards were introduced by Marius similar to the Ptolemaic eagle to each of his legions. This issue celebrates the recovery of the 3 eagle-standards 20 BC by Augustus, which were lost by Crassus 53 BC at the battle of Carrhae against the Parthians. The 3 eagles thereafter were erected in the new temple of Mars Ultor on the Forum of Augustus. The day of recovery was determined public holiday.Jochen03/24/08 at 23:01CGPCGP: WOW!
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Caracalla RIC IV, 253 var.Caracalla AD 198-217
AR - Denar, 3.30g, 20.3mm
Rome AD 215
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
bust laureate r.
rev. PM TRP XVIII COS IIII PP
Aesculapius, naked to waist, standing front, head front, holding serpent-wreathed
wand, resting on ground, in r. hand, l. hand across body, wrapped in fold of drapery; at
feet, r., globe, at feet l. small hooded figure (Telesphorus), standing front, hands on
breast
RIC IV/1, 253 var.; C.307; BMC 105
MS, lustrous
from Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
RIC has listed this type only with Aesculapius head l.Jochen10/07/07 at 06:35the_Apostate: Wunderschön -
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Caracalla RIC IV, 253 var.Caracalla AD 198-217
AR - Denar, 3.30g, 20.3mm
Rome AD 215
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
bust laureate r.
rev. PM TRP XVIII COS IIII PP
Aesculapius, naked to waist, standing front, head front, holding serpent-wreathed
wand, resting on ground, in r. hand, l. hand across body, wrapped in fold of drapery; at
feet, r., globe, at feet l. small hooded figure (Telesphorus), standing front, hands on
breast
RIC IV/1, 253 var.; C.307; BMC 105
MS, lustrous
from Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
RIC has listed this type only with Aesculapius head l.Jochen10/07/07 at 00:12ROMA: This is a real beauty!
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Hadrian RIC II, 266Hadrian, AD 117-138
AR - denarius, 20mm, 3.33g
Rome, AD 134-138
obv. HADRIANVS - AVG COS III PP
Head, laureate, r.
rev. ROMVLO - CONDITORI
Romulus, bare-headed, in military cloak, walking r., holding transverse spear in
r. hand and with l. hand trophy over l. shoulder
RIC II, 266; C.1316; BMC 711
nice VF
The depiction shows Romulus with the spolia opima, he has won from the Sabine king Acro whom he has killed when he conquered the city of Caenina.
For more informations please look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'!Jochen09/12/07 at 00:23Noah: Great denarius! Both the portrait and Romulus are...
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Commodus RIC III, 251Commodus, AD 177-192
AR - denarius, 16.34mm, 2.49g
Rome, AD 192
obv. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL
Bearded head of Commodus, wearing lion-skin headdress
rev. HER - CVL / ROM - AN / AV - GV on both sides of
Hercules' club in oak-wreath
RIC III, 251; C.190; BMC 339
scarce, VF/VF, toned, on a small flan as usual, but nice portrait
This is one of the types showing Commodus as Hercules, sign of his madness.Jochen08/05/07 at 21:55Ardatirion: AWESOME! 
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Elagabal RIC IV, 188Elagabal AD 218-222
AR - Denarius, 3.26gm, 19mm
struck 218-219 AD at Antioch mint
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. FELICIT - AS / TEMP (in ex.)
Galley, mast and sail in the midth, with eight oarsmen, going r.(!). Seven oars
to see, and rudder at stern; waves below. On stern boatswain beside the ship's
cabin. Stern decorated with standard and acrostolium. On prow oblique mast.
RIC IV/2, 188; C. 27; BMC 277 var.
Scarce, EF, well struck on an ample flan, attractive portrait for this type.
The reverse type portrays the galley bearing Elagabalus and the sacred Stone of Emesa on the emperor's slow journey from Elagabalus' home in Emesa to Rome, undertaken 218-219 AD after the Syrian legions and Macrinus' deserting forces won the military victory that assured Elagabalus' place as Augustus.
On the ship the Holy Stone is not to see !(Curtis Clay)Jochen02/21/07 at 21:16ancientcoins: Gorgeous coin!
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Caracalla RIC IV, 284Caracalla AD 198 - 217
AR - Denar, 3.13g, 19mm
Rome AD 217
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
laureate head r.
rev. PM TRP XX COS IIII PP
Diana (or Luna?) with crescent on head and scarf flying
behind her, standing in bull-biga, driving l.
RIC IV, 284; C.396
Scarce; good EF
added to www.wildwinds.comJochen02/21/07 at 21:14ancientcoins: A wonderful coin with a beautiful reverse!
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Septimius Severus RIC IV, (Laodicea) 514Septimius Severus AD 193-211
AE - Denar, 19mm 3.10g
Laodicea ad Mare AD 198-202
obv. L SEPT SEV AVG IM - P XI PART MAX
Bust, laureate, r.
rev. VICT P - AR - T - HICAE
Victory advancing l., holding wreath in r. hand and trophy over l. shoulder; at
feet captive is seeting, wearing Phrygian bonnet, looking up to her.
RIC IV/1, 514 (wrongly described as holding palm instead of trophy!); BMCR 672-5
EF
Victory here is tip-toeing, a kind of flying I think.Jochen10/19/06 at 17:04Faramir: Nice coin, congrats!
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Septimius Severus RIC IV, (Laodicea) 514Septimius Severus AD 193-211
AE - Denar, 19mm 3.10g
Laodicea ad Mare AD 198-202
obv. L SEPT SEV AVG IM - P XI PART MAX
Bust, laureate, r.
rev. VICT P - AR - T - HICAE
Victory advancing l., holding wreath in r. hand and trophy over l. shoulder; at
feet captive is seeting, wearing Phrygian bonnet, looking up to her.
RIC IV/1, 514 (wrongly described as holding palm instead of trophy!); BMCR 672-5
EF
Victory here is tip-toeing, a kind of flying I think.Jochen10/19/06 at 12:35Vespasian70: Wow! Another wonderful coin added to your collect...
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Septimius Severus RIC IV, (Laodicea) 514Septimius Severus AD 193-211
AE - Denar, 19mm 3.10g
Laodicea ad Mare AD 198-202
obv. L SEPT SEV AVG IM - P XI PART MAX
Bust, laureate, r.
rev. VICT P - AR - T - HICAE
Victory advancing l., holding wreath in r. hand and trophy over l. shoulder; at
feet captive is seeting, wearing Phrygian bonnet, looking up to her.
RIC IV/1, 514 (wrongly described as holding palm instead of trophy!); BMCR 672-5
EF
Victory here is tip-toeing, a kind of flying I think.Jochen10/19/06 at 11:04*Alex: Very nice.
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Vespasian RIC II, 337Vespasian AD 69-79
AR - denar, 18mm, 3.4g
Ephesos mint, AD 74
obv. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TRP PP
bust, laureate, r.
rev. PACI - AVGVSTAE (beginning upper r.)
Victory in short chiton over long chiton, advancing r., holding long palm-branch over l.
shoulder and wreath in raised r. hand
star in lower r. field (mint-mark)
RIC II, 337; C.277; BMCR 475
scarce, good VF
Victory here is wearing the reed-crown of the kalathiskos-dancers. These dancers are known from Artemis cults in Laconia, but in Ionia too.Jochen09/28/06 at 00:44C. Caesar Germ.: Very exotic style! Thank you also for the detail ...
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Vespasian RIC II, 337Vespasian AD 69-79
AR - denar, 18mm, 3.4g
Ephesos mint, AD 74
obv. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TRP PP
bust, laureate, r.
rev. PACI - AVGVSTAE (beginning upper r.)
Victory in short chiton over long chiton, advancing r., holding long palm-branch over l.
shoulder and wreath in raised r. hand
star in lower r. field (mint-mark)
RIC II, 337; C.277; BMCR 475
scarce, good VF
Victory here is wearing the reed-crown of the kalathiskos-dancers. These dancers are known from Artemis cults in Laconia, but in Ionia too.Jochen09/27/06 at 10:33Vespasian70: A wonderful Eastern style portrait on that one. Ve...
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Vespasian RIC II, 337Vespasian AD 69-79
AR - denar, 18mm, 3.4g
Ephesos mint, AD 74
obv. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TRP PP
bust, laureate, r.
rev. PACI - AVGVSTAE (beginning upper r.)
Victory in short chiton over long chiton, advancing r., holding long palm-branch over l.
shoulder and wreath in raised r. hand
star in lower r. field (mint-mark)
RIC II, 337; C.277; BMCR 475
scarce, good VF
Victory here is wearing the reed-crown of the kalathiskos-dancers. These dancers are known from Artemis cults in Laconia, but in Ionia too.Jochen09/27/06 at 06:40Optimus: I like the portrait. Here Vespasian looks like som...
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Vespasian RIC II, 337Vespasian AD 69-79
AR - denar, 18mm, 3.4g
Ephesos mint, AD 74
obv. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TRP PP
bust, laureate, r.
rev. PACI - AVGVSTAE (beginning upper r.)
Victory in short chiton over long chiton, advancing r., holding long palm-branch over l.
shoulder and wreath in raised r. hand
star in lower r. field (mint-mark)
RIC II, 337; C.277; BMCR 475
scarce, good VF
Victory here is wearing the reed-crown of the kalathiskos-dancers. These dancers are known from Artemis cults in Laconia, but in Ionia too.Jochen09/26/06 at 20:59Noah: lovely victory Jochen...the portrait is nice as we...
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Domitian RIC II, 167aDomitian AD 81 - 96
AR - Denar, 3.34g,
Rome AD 92
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TRP XI
laureate head r.
rev. IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P PP
Minerva, helmeted, wearing Aedis, standing r. on columna rostrata(!), brandishing
javelin and and holding shield; owl at her feet; below two
figures (Jupiter and worshipping figure, ref. to Curtis Clay)
(Minerva type 2)
RIC II, 167a; C.274; BMC 189
EF
Jochen09/04/06 at 01:51Noah: Excellent Denarius w/ superb details on bust and M...
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Julia Titi RIC II, 55aJulia Titi, died 88(?), daughter of Titus
AR - Denar, 3.63g, 18mm
Rome AD 91(?), struck under Domitian
obv. IVLIA AVGVSTA T AVG F
bust draped, head diademed r.
rev. VENVS - AVG
Venus standing r., leaning on cippus, holding helmet and spear
RIC II, Titus 55a; C.12; BMCR. 141
Rare; about VF(?)
CIPPUS, a squared stone pillar or block, set up as a boundary marker or as a funerary monument (as here!). Sometimes bearing an inscription (Greek stele)Jochen08/01/06 at 01:19arizonarobin: Jealous as well! Lovely coin
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Julia Domna RIC IV, 373Julia Domna, died 217(?), wife of Septimius Severus
AR - denar, 2.67g, 19mm
struck in Rome AD 211-217
obv. IVLIA PIA - FELIX AVG
Bust of Julia, head bare, draped, r. Hair elaborately waved in 5 vertical waves,
varying numbers of horizontal ridges, fastened in bun at back and queue
below it.
rev. DIANA - LVCIFERA
Diana, draped, standing front, holding long lighted torch, pointing slightly
upward to l., in both hands
RIC IV/1, (Caracalla) 373; C.32; BMC 2; RCV 6578
about EFJochen08/01/06 at 01:18arizonarobin: Fantastic coin! The portrait is wonderful!
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Aquilia Severa RIC V, 226Aquilia Severa, reg. AD 220, 2. and 4. wife of Elagabal
AR - Denar, 3.23g, 19.4mm
Rome AD 220 -221
obv. IVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG
draped bust, bare head r., hair waved, fixed in plait;
later coiffure without 'visor' (C.Clay)
rev. CONCORDIA
Concordia standing l., holding patera r.and double cornucopiae l.; lightened
altar l. before her
star in r. field
RIC V/2, 226; C.2; BMCR.184
Rare; EF, virtually mintstate
VESTAL VIRGINS. Aquilia Severa was one of the six Vestal Virgins who carried out the maintenance of the sacred fire and other cult ceremonies connected to the goddess Vesta. Therefore her marriage with Elagabal leads to disturbances in the priestership and the people of Rome.Jochen08/01/06 at 01:17arizonarobin: Lovely example of this coin!
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Julia Domna RIC IV, 373Julia Domna, died 217(?), wife of Septimius Severus
AR - denar, 2.67g, 19mm
struck in Rome AD 211-217
obv. IVLIA PIA - FELIX AVG
Bust of Julia, head bare, draped, r. Hair elaborately waved in 5 vertical waves,
varying numbers of horizontal ridges, fastened in bun at back and queue
below it.
rev. DIANA - LVCIFERA
Diana, draped, standing front, holding long lighted torch, pointing slightly
upward to l., in both hands
RIC IV/1, (Caracalla) 373; C.32; BMC 2; RCV 6578
about EFJochen06/26/06 at 08:51Cleisthenes: Beautiful portrait
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Julia Domna RIC IV, 373Julia Domna, died 217(?), wife of Septimius Severus
AR - denar, 2.67g, 19mm
struck in Rome AD 211-217
obv. IVLIA PIA - FELIX AVG
Bust of Julia, head bare, draped, r. Hair elaborately waved in 5 vertical waves,
varying numbers of horizontal ridges, fastened in bun at back and queue
below it.
rev. DIANA - LVCIFERA
Diana, draped, standing front, holding long lighted torch, pointing slightly
upward to l., in both hands
RIC IV/1, (Caracalla) 373; C.32; BMC 2; RCV 6578
about EFJochen06/26/06 at 00:38Noah: Exceptional portrait!
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Clodius Albinus RIC IV, 15Clodius Albinus AD 195/6-197
AR - denar, 2.26g, 17.19mm
Lyon AD 196
obv. IMP CAES D CLO ALBIN AVG
head, laureate, r.
rev. FEL AVG COS II
Felicitas stg. l., holding sceptre and caduceus
RIC IV/1, 15; C.13
rare (Augustus!), about VF, lightly toned, struck on small flan as usual
Jochen06/02/06 at 06:24maridvnvm: Nice coin. I have developed a real soft spot for t...
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Sabina RIC III, (Hadrian) 390Sabina died AD 137, wife of Hadrian, grand-niece of Trajan
AR - Denar, 3.63g
Rome AD 130
obv. SABINA - AVGVSTA
diademed and draped bust r., hair in queue down neck
rev. CONCOR - DIA AVG
Concordia, draped, standing frontal, head l., holding patera in r. hand and
double-cornucopiae in l. hand
RIC III, (Hadrian) 390; C.3; BMC 929
about EF
Her marriage was very unhappy, Hadrian only having eyes for his favourite Antinous (from Forum).Jochen04/23/06 at 01:15wolfgang336: Maybe Antinous' death was by the extended hands of...
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Titus RIC II, 256Titus AD 79-81
AR - Denar, 3.22g, 18.1mm
Rome Januar - June 79 (as Caesar)
obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS (counterclockwise)
bust, laureate, r.
rev. TR POT VIII COS VII
Slow quadriga l., with round, basket-like car, decorated with garlands, in
which are three ears of corn(?)
RIC II, (Vespasian) 256; C.336; BMC 256
Scarce, good VF
from Forum Ancient Coins, thank you!
"The quadriga with the basket of corn-ears shows the procession of the calathus of Ceres, sung of Callimachus in his hymn: it had already appeared on coins of the moneyers of Augustus in 17 BC. It is unmistakably derived from Alexandria, and suggests the importance of Egypt as the granary of Rome, even beside any endeavours of the Emperor to revive Italian agriculture." (Mattingly, BMCR II, p.xlii)
Jochen04/02/06 at 22:36Noah: Exquisite toning and great detail!!
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Maximus RIC IV, 3Maximus, Caesar 236 - 238, son of Maximinus I
AR - Denar, 3.12g, 19mm
Rome, spring 236 - March/April 238
obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM
draped bust, bare head r.
rev. PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Maximus standing l., holding rod in r. hand and
reversed spear in l. hand; behind him 2 standards.
RIC IV, 3; C.10
Scarce; good EF
added to www.wildwinds.com
Maximus, made Caesar by his father AD 236 and killed together with him at Aquileia AD 238.Jochen03/16/06 at 01:23wolfgang336: Obviously, stunning beyond words
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Titus RIC II, 256Titus AD 79-81
AR - Denar, 3.22g, 18.1mm
Rome Januar - June 79 (as Caesar)
obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS (counterclockwise)
bust, laureate, r.
rev. TR POT VIII COS VII
Slow quadriga l., with round, basket-like car, decorated with garlands, in
which are three ears of corn(?)
RIC II, (Vespasian) 256; C.336; BMC 256
Scarce, good VF
from Forum Ancient Coins, thank you!
"The quadriga with the basket of corn-ears shows the procession of the calathus of Ceres, sung of Callimachus in his hymn: it had already appeared on coins of the moneyers of Augustus in 17 BC. It is unmistakably derived from Alexandria, and suggests the importance of Egypt as the granary of Rome, even beside any endeavours of the Emperor to revive Italian agriculture." (Mattingly, BMCR II, p.xlii)
Jochen02/08/06 at 19:16*Alex: Beautifully proportioned and detailed reverse.
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Titus RIC II, 256Titus AD 79-81
AR - Denar, 3.22g, 18.1mm
Rome Januar - June 79 (as Caesar)
obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS (counterclockwise)
bust, laureate, r.
rev. TR POT VIII COS VII
Slow quadriga l., with round, basket-like car, decorated with garlands, in
which are three ears of corn(?)
RIC II, (Vespasian) 256; C.336; BMC 256
Scarce, good VF
from Forum Ancient Coins, thank you!
"The quadriga with the basket of corn-ears shows the procession of the calathus of Ceres, sung of Callimachus in his hymn: it had already appeared on coins of the moneyers of Augustus in 17 BC. It is unmistakably derived from Alexandria, and suggests the importance of Egypt as the granary of Rome, even beside any endeavours of the Emperor to revive Italian agriculture." (Mattingly, BMCR II, p.xlii)
Jochen02/08/06 at 18:00Lawrence Woolslayer: A most excellent and interesting coin, and glad to...
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Titus RIC II, 256Titus AD 79-81
AR - Denar, 3.22g, 18.1mm
Rome Januar - June 79 (as Caesar)
obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS (counterclockwise)
bust, laureate, r.
rev. TR POT VIII COS VII
Slow quadriga l., with round, basket-like car, decorated with garlands, in
which are three ears of corn(?)
RIC II, (Vespasian) 256; C.336; BMC 256
Scarce, good VF
from Forum Ancient Coins, thank you!
"The quadriga with the basket of corn-ears shows the procession of the calathus of Ceres, sung of Callimachus in his hymn: it had already appeared on coins of the moneyers of Augustus in 17 BC. It is unmistakably derived from Alexandria, and suggests the importance of Egypt as the granary of Rome, even beside any endeavours of the Emperor to revive Italian agriculture." (Mattingly, BMCR II, p.xlii)
Jochen02/08/06 at 13:10Vespasian70: Wonderful!! I had my eye on that beauty myself! N...
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Titus RIC II, 256Titus AD 79-81
AR - Denar, 3.22g, 18.1mm
Rome Januar - June 79 (as Caesar)
obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS (counterclockwise)
bust, laureate, r.
rev. TR POT VIII COS VII
Slow quadriga l., with round, basket-like car, decorated with garlands, in
which are three ears of corn(?)
RIC II, (Vespasian) 256; C.336; BMC 256
Scarce, good VF
from Forum Ancient Coins, thank you!
"The quadriga with the basket of corn-ears shows the procession of the calathus of Ceres, sung of Callimachus in his hymn: it had already appeared on coins of the moneyers of Augustus in 17 BC. It is unmistakably derived from Alexandria, and suggests the importance of Egypt as the granary of Rome, even beside any endeavours of the Emperor to revive Italian agriculture." (Mattingly, BMCR II, p.xlii)
Jochen02/08/06 at 01:09Tiathena: Just a fantastic coin by any measure… Congrats Jo...
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