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Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D. Silver denarius, RIC II-3 308, RSC II 908, BMCRE III 291, RSC II 908, Hunter II 102, SRCV II 3504, VF, radiating flow lines, iridescent toning, Rome mint, weight 3.031g, maximum diameter 17.0mm, die axis 225o, 119 - 125 A.D.; obverse IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse P M TR P COS III, Hadrian seated left on camp stool on platform, togate, extending right hand offering money, citizen before him holding out fold of toga to receive largesse, LIBERAL AVG / III in two lines in exergue; Ex: Forum 2 commentspaul188812/09/23 at 07:59v-drome: very cool! Love the type and the details.

Arkadia, Arkadian League, Megalopolis, ca. 300-275 BC, Æ Dichalkon Laureate head of Zeus left.
League monogram APK above syrinx; AP-T[I] across upper field, ME to right, thunderbolt below.

HGC 5, 941; BCD Peloponnesos 1539.4.
Megalopolis mint.
Extremely rare, one of two known with the AP-TI/ME reverse mint controls.

(18 mm, 4.16 g, 12h).
CNG; ex- BCD collection; ex- A. H. Baldwin, May 1970.
2 commentsn.igma12/07/23 at 10:41David W2: Dear n.igma, is there a way to write you a PM conc...

RIC 1426(5A)Unlisted Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 2.78g
Ephesus mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMPERATOR T CAESAR AVGVSTI F; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: AVG in oak-wreath, no mint mark
Cf. RIC 1426(5A)4/1426(5A)1. BMC -. RSC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Acquired from André Cichos, September 2023. Ex Olympus Numismatik Auction 2, 2 April 2023, lot 271.

A unique and unpublished Titus Caesar AVG in oak wreath denarius from Ephesus struck without a mintmark. This reverse type was previously only attested for the no mintmark issue from an extremely rare Vespasian denarius (recorded in the Addenda as RIC 1426(5A)1). The Ephesian denarius issues struck under Vespasian all have mintmarks, save for the first issue and this tiny issue dated COS III, which is not represented in the new RIC II.1. Ted Buttrey wrote in the RIC II Addenda the following concerning the no mintmark issue:

'I’m not terribly happy about this. It’s a convenient way to draw together several pieces which lack the mintmark, placing them after the completion of the ΘΙ and ΘΥ Groups 3-5 and the inception of Group 6 with ΕΡΗ. But why should they have given up on a mintmark in mid-course, when all of Groups 2-9 are marked? The choices are – (i) mintmark on coins worn away; (ii) engraver forgot to add mintmark to the dies; (iii) issue deliberately produced without mintmark. Assuming (iii) for the moment, the new Group takes the place of fnn. 46-47, pp.162-3, and fits here nicely with V’s title for Groups 5-6, and T’s for Group 6, But I have no fixed opinion, and await the appearance of others of this variety.'

I lean towards iii being the likeliest option - if accidental, why do we not see no mintmarks specimens throughout the series? Why are they only dated COS III? IMHO, the likeliest explanation is the no mintmark denarii were deliberately struck, albeit rather briefly (perhaps only for a few days), prior to or just after the COS III ΘΥ issue and before the much larger EPH issue was struck.

NB: This coin shares an obverse die with my RIC 1426(5A)4 denarius.3 commentsDavid Atherton12/07/23 at 02:42Ken W2: Love the coin and write-up.

151 - Maximinus II Daia - Follis - RIC VI Carthage 40bFollis
Obv:– GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES, Laureate head right
Rev:– SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART, Carthage standing left, holding fruits in both hands
Minted in Carthage (I | _ //A). A.D. 305 - 306
Reference(s) – RIC VI Carthage 40b

10.26 gms, 28.03 mm. 180 degrees 1 commentsmaridvnvm12/07/23 at 02:00Callimachus: Nice set of folli from Carthage that you've u...

Constantine I (A.D. 306-337)AE Follis, A.D. 328-329, Siscia, 18.7mm, 3.82g, 0°, RIC VII 214
Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate bust right.
Rev: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG. City gate with two turrets, star above; ΓSIS, double crescent in ex.
1 commentsMarti Vltori12/04/23 at 23:21Vacolony: Great Details... Razz

B 004 Justinianus I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0320, Ravenna, AR-1/2-Siliqua, Chi-Ro on globe, star both side, B 004 Justinianus I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0320, Ravenna, AR-1/2-Siliqua, Chi-Ro on globe, star both side,
avers: D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Monogram (Chi-Ro) on globe, at sides, stars. Around, laurel wreath.
exergue: */*//--, diameter: 12mm, weight: 0,72g, axis:6h,
mint: Ravenna, date: 552-564A.D., ref: SB 0320, p-84,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans12/04/23 at 15:59*Alex: Wow. Superb coin.

Vespasian Head Left Antioch Quadrans Winged Caduceus Obv.

IMP VESP AVG
Laureate head left

Rev.

P M TR POT P P
Winged caduceus

74 AD

16.5mm 2.89g

RIC 1569 ("quadrans") RPC II 1989 (no denomination) Sear 2368 ("semis") BMC 880-881 ("semis") Cohen 349 (no denomination)
1 commentsancientdave12/04/23 at 10:58David Atherton: Good example!

Vespasian Antioch SC Semis Obv.

IMP VESP AVG P M T P
Laureate head right

Rev.

S C in laurel wreath

74 AD

21.5mm 5.96g

RIC II 795 (Commagene) RPC II 1986 (Antioch) Cohen 502

1 commentsancientdave12/04/23 at 10:57David Atherton: Nice reverse!

RIC II 1² Vespasian 1448Obv.: DOMITIANVS CAESAR AVG F
Rev.: PACI ORB TERR AVG
Vespasian 69-79, Domitian als Ceasar, Denar 71, Ephesus, 17mm 3,09g, ss, (R), INV:R271
Ex. Gut Lynt A14 Lot 909, 26.11.23 1 commentsDirk J12/04/23 at 03:15Jay GT4: Very nice Ephesian issue

RIC 0908 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]Æ Sestertius, 24.10g
Rome mint, 76 AD
Obv: T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS V; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: S C in field; Spes stg. l., with flower
RIC 908 (R). BMC -. BNC 760.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 47. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Acquired from Subak, April 2000, CICF.

Spes is a common Flavian reverse type connected to future dynastic hope and harmony and was often struck for all three Flavians. This rare Titus Caesar variety is missing from the BM.1 commentsDavid Atherton12/04/23 at 03:14Jay GT4: Wonderful

Syracuse AV 20 Litrai1 commentsBrennos12/02/23 at 16:11vindelicus: Great coin. Wonderful style. Congrats.

RIC 1508 VespasianÆ20, 4.37g
Ephesus (?) mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVGVST; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS; S C low in field; Caduceus, winged, between crossed cornuacopiae
RIC 1508 (R2). BMC -. BNC -. RPC 1477A.
Acquired from eBay, July 2020.

A year or so after a mysterious mint in Asia Minor (dubbed the 'o' mint) struck a rare series of denarii an even rarer issue of bronze appeared in the same region. The two issues are linked by similar circulation patterns and somewhat similar styles. The bronzes are imprecisely dated to the 77-78 time period but were likely struck for only a brief period, judging by their extreme rarity. Three denominations were produced in orichalcum apparently using a provincial weight system. The unique legends are in Latin and the reverse types copy those struck in Rome, but many have obvious 'Eastern' themes. The crossed cornucopiae seen on this coin likely echos a similar 'Eastern' themed reverse struck in Rome and on other eastern civic issues.

Admittedly, the link to the infamous 'o' mint is tenuous at best, but it is the most sound theory proposed so far (M. Grant, 'Asses of Orichalcum', Centennial Publication of the American Numismatic Study, pp. 285-302).

Dark black and green patina and nicely centred.3 commentsDavid Atherton12/01/23 at 22:25ancientdave: Great rare find!

RIC 1505 VespasianÆ20, 4.07g
Ephesus (?) mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVGVST; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS; S C; Victory adv. l., holding wreath and palm
RIC 1505 (R2). BMC -. BNC -. RPC 1476 (2 spec.).
Ex Aphrodite Auction 6, 22-24 October 2022, lot 591.

Late in Vespasian's reign a rare series of orichalcum bronze coins were struck in Asia Minor at an unknown mint. Although imperial in appearance, the style, weight system, and metal used all point to a mint other than Rome. Due to their extreme rarity today, they could not have been struck for any great length of time (the date cannot be narrowed down any further than Vespasian's COS VIII, 77-78 AD). The types consist of ones variously copied from either Rome (such as this Victory type) or local provincial issues. A stylistic similarity with the earlier 'o' mint denarii possibly struck at Ephesus has been noted by both RIC and RPC.

My assumption is that a piece like this did not have wide circulation beyond the region of mintage. Orichalcum was not used for such small bronze denominations at Rome and would have been a baffling coin to your average Roman pleb. 2 commentsDavid Atherton12/01/23 at 22:24ancientdave: Very nice!

RIC 1497 VespasianÆ27, 11.16g
Ephesus (?) mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVGVSTVS; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PONT MAX TR POT P P COS VIII CENS; S C in field; Ceres, veiled, std. l., with two corn ears and cornucopiae
RIC 1497 (R2). BMC -. BNC -. RPC 1470 (1 spec.).
Ex Bucephalus Black Auction 16, 24-25 February 2023, lot 913.

Late in Vespasian's reign a rare series of orichalcum bronze coins were struck in Asia Minor at an unknown mint. Although imperial in appearance, the style, weight system, and metal used all point to a mint other than Rome. Due to their extreme rarity today, they could not have been struck for any great length of time (the date cannot be narrowed down any further than Vespasian's COS VIII, 77-78 AD). The types consist of ones variously copied from either Rome or local provincial issues. A stylistic similarity with the earlier 'o' mint denarii possibly struck at Ephesus has been noted by both RIC and RPC. This Ceres with cornucopiae is the third known specimen of the type. RPC cites one in Berlin, another is recorded in the RIC II.1 Addenda.2 commentsDavid Atherton12/01/23 at 22:24ancientdave: Excellent example!

RIC 183 TitusÆ Sestertius, 24.84g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: VICTORIA AVGVST; S C in field; Victory adv. l., with wreath and palm
RIC 183 (R2). BMC p. 261 ||. BNC 188.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 106. Ex Curtis Clay collection. Ex CNG 50, 23 June 1999, lot 86. Ex Cornelius C. Vermeule Collection. Ex Glendining & Co. The V.J.E. Ryan Collection part V, 2 April 1952, lot 2391 (part).

An extremely rare sestertius struck in 80 or 81 during Titus' great bronze issue. This is the first appearance of this Victory type on the coinage since earlier in Vespasian's reign. Could the occasion of the opening games of the Colosseum possibly have inspired the mint engravers to bring this reverse out of retirement? A dedicatory inscription on the new amphitheatre declared it had been funded from 'the spoils of war' and Victory featured prominently in its decorative scheme. Missing from the BM.3 commentsDavid Atherton11/30/23 at 21:53ancientdave: An attractive rarity!

RIC 0925 Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian] Æ Sestertius, 27.15g
Rome mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS IIII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PAX AVGVSTI; S C in field; Pax stg. l., with branch and cornucopiae
RIC 925 (R2). BMC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 69. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Pagan, Yahoo!, 26 March 2003.

Domitian Caesar's sestertii under Vespasian are exceedingly rare. This Pax type struck in either 76 or early 77 is missing from both the BM and Paris collections.

Nice bold portrait in fine style.

3 commentsDavid Atherton11/30/23 at 21:52ancientdave: Very fine style!

RIC 0102 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 23.43g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III; Bust of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: RO-MA across field; S C in field; Roma stg. r., with Victory and spear
RIC 102 (R2). BMC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 6. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K Auction 32, 5 May 2001, lot 552.

An early Vespasian sestertius from 71 featuring a fine style idealised portrait paired with a reverse die recycled from Galba's reign. All of the coins from this first sestertius issue of 71 are rare with most being monumental in design. Missing from both the BM and Paris collections. RIC cites one specimen from Oxford.4 commentsDavid Atherton11/30/23 at 21:52ancientdave: Fantastic addition!

RIC 0115 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 25.44g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III; Bust of Vespasian, laureate, draped, l.
Rev: S C in field; Mars adv. r., with trophy and spear
RIC 115 (R2). BMC -. BNC 541.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 8. EX Curtis Clay Collection. Acquired from Olding, MA Shops, March 2019 = Olding List 96, March 2019, Sammlung Fritz Reusing, no. 139. From the collection of Fritz Reusing (1874-1956), acquired from the Heynen Collection; inherited and continued by Reusing's nephew Paul Schürer (1890-1976).

A fantastically rare variety from Vespasian's first issue of 71 featuring an obverse left facing draped bust. RIC describes many of the sestertii from this issue as 'monumental', likely owing to the fine style, large flans, and ornate busts. Missing from the BM.

This particular specimen has the added honour of a distinguished old pedigree from the Fritz Reusing Collection. Reusing was a German portrait painter of the early 20th Century whose portraits included Richard Strauss, Igor Strawinsky, Max Planck, and Albert Einstein. I would like to think large imperial bronzes such as this one gave him inspiration. After Reusing's death his nephew Paul Schürer inherited and curated the collection.

2 commentsDavid Atherton11/30/23 at 21:51ancientdave: Lovely stoic looking left facing portrait!

RIC 0115 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 25.44g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III; Bust of Vespasian, laureate, draped, l.
Rev: S C in field; Mars adv. r., with trophy and spear
RIC 115 (R2). BMC -. BNC 541.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 8. EX Curtis Clay Collection. Acquired from Olding, MA Shops, March 2019 = Olding List 96, March 2019, Sammlung Fritz Reusing, no. 139. From the collection of Fritz Reusing (1874-1956), acquired from the Heynen Collection; inherited and continued by Reusing's nephew Paul Schürer (1890-1976).

A fantastically rare variety from Vespasian's first issue of 71 featuring an obverse left facing draped bust. RIC describes many of the sestertii from this issue as 'monumental', likely owing to the fine style, large flans, and ornate busts. Missing from the BM.

This particular specimen has the added honour of a distinguished old pedigree from the Fritz Reusing Collection. Reusing was a German portrait painter of the early 20th Century whose portraits included Richard Strauss, Igor Strawinsky, Max Planck, and Albert Einstein. I would like to think large imperial bronzes such as this one gave him inspiration. After Reusing's death his nephew Paul Schürer inherited and curated the collection.

2 commentsDavid Atherton11/29/23 at 22:49Jay GT4: Great portrait and I love that Curtis bought from ...

Nero Dupondius Head Left Macellum Magnum Obv.

NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
Radiate head left

Rev.

MAC AVG
II in ex
S-C across fields,
Frontal view of the domed Macellum Magnum, male figure in niche on left, holding sceptre

64 AD

29mm 14.86g

RIC I 188 WCN 2026 commentsancientdave11/28/23 at 16:41djmacdo: Very nice indeed

City of Rome CommemorativeAE Follis, A.D. 332-333, Trier, 16.0mm, 2.02g, 180°, RIC VII 542
Obv: VRBS ROMA. Helmeted, mantled bust of Roma left.
Rev: Romulus and Remus suckling from she-wolf, two stars above; TR●P in ex.
1 commentsMarti Vltori11/27/23 at 22:54Jay GT4: Beautiful glossy patina

Richard I the Lionheart. Short Cross Denier of Poitou.Richard I the Lionheart. 1169‑1185. AR Denier (1.10 gm, 19mm, 3h) of Poitou. Short croix pattée. ✠RICARDVS REX. / PIC-TAVIE-NSIS on three lines. VF. CNG EA 550 #990. From the St. George Collection. Withers AGC 340A (1/b); Duplessy Féodales I #926; Elias 8b; Poey d'Avant Féodales II #2536 (pl.54 #18); Roberts SCMF (Early Feudal) 3887; SCBC 8008.2 commentsAnaximander11/26/23 at 16:46Virgil H: Great coin

Vespasian Dupondius Seated Roma Obv.

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III
Laureate head right

Rev.

Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium, two shields behind, S-C across fields, ROMA in ex.

71 AD

28mm 14.20g

RIC 279 Cohen 411 BMC 591 CBN 5693 commentsancientdave11/26/23 at 16:40Virgil H: Beautiful

Trajan AE dupondius, 98-117 AD, RIC 539Rome mint
Dupondius
98-117 AD
Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP, radiate head right, aegis on left shoulder
Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S-C, Trajan riding right spearing Dacian enemy.
Reference: RIC 539; Woytek 208c; BMC 901.
Ex Numiscorner.

Photo Credits: Numiscorner2 commentsJustin W11/26/23 at 04:56ancientdave: Great detail!

Trajan AR Drachm of Cyrene, Cyrenaica1.54g, 17mm
Dated 100 AD
Obverse: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙΣ ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ, laureate head to right
Reverse: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ • ΕΞ • ΥΠΑΤ • Γ, head of Zeus-Ammon to right. RPC III 1
Ref: RPC III 1; Sydenham, Caesarea 177
Ex. Roma numismatics esale 108, lot 732

Photo Credits: Roma Numismatics4 commentsJustin W11/26/23 at 04:55ancientdave: Great example!

Valois, Charles V le Sage. Franc à Pied. Valois, Charles V le Sage. 1364‑1380. AV Franc à pied (3.79 gm, 29mm, 2ʰ). Auth. 20 April 1365. King standing facing under Gothic arch in field of lis, holding sword and Main de Justice. KAROLVS ˣ DI ˣ GR FRAȠCORV ˣ RЄX. / Cross tréflée with pellet in quadrilobe at center; lis in 1ˢᵗ and 4ᵗʰ qtrs, crown in 2ⁿᵈ and 3ʳᵈ; all within polylobe; lis in spandrels. ᛭XPI 🞯 VIИCIT 🞯 XPˀC 🞯 REGИAT 🞯 XPC 🞯 IMPERAT. MS 62 (EF). CNG EA 1550 #763. Duplessy 360; Ciani 457A; Friedberg 284. NGC encapsulation 6532187-043, graded MS 62.2 commentsAnaximander11/25/23 at 16:30Tracy Aiello: Wow. Gorgeous coin.

Basiliscus SolidusObv: Basiliscus in Military dress standing facing. DN BASILISCVS PP AVG
Rev: Victory standing left supporting long jeweled cross. In right field star. VICTORIA AVGGG Δ. CONOB in exergue.
Weight: 4.45g
475 - 476 AD
RIC 1003
Ex Diana Numismatica Rome October 2014
Shares the same obverse die as these examples:
Jean Elsen & ses Fils Auction 154, lot 894.
CNG 88, Lot: 1454.
Heritage Auctions 3032, lot: 23794.1 commentsJayAg4711/24/23 at 16:04vindelicus: Very nice coin.

S.1158 Cnut (Hringwulf)Penny of Cnut, king of England 1016-1035, Denmark 1018-1035, and Norway 1028-1035
Moneyer: Hringwulf
Mint: Norwich
S. 1158
O: +INVT R EX ANGL
R: +RICNVL.F ON NORÐPI

Ex- Hosker Haynes 2 (lot 28)1 commentsSt. George's Collection11/24/23 at 02:43Callimachus: Beautiful coin, especially the obverse.

Egypt, Alexandria, Nero, Milne 218Nero, AD 54-68
AE - BI Tetradrachm, 23.37g, 2.72mm, 0°
AD 67/8 (RY 14)
Obv.: NERW KLAV KAIS SEB GER A
Bust of Nero, radiate, l., Aegis on l. shoulder
under hin L I Delta (year 14)
Rev.: HRA - ARGEIA
Bust of Hera Argeia, draped and veiled, r.
Ref.: Milne 218; Emmett 122; Dattari 235; Geissen 199; RPC 5309
about VF 1 commentsJochen11/23/23 at 02:39Jay GT4: Great Alexandrian style on both portraits

RIC 245 Titus VariantÆ As, 9.35g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: SECVRITAS AVGVST; S C in exergue; Securitas std. l., with sceptre; to l., altar
RIC 245 var. (head left). BMC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 112. Ex Roman-num, eBay, 21 June 2009.

An unlisted variant of this extremely rare type for Titus, struck in 80-81 during his great bronze issue. RIC cites one specimen with head left (RIC 245), mine features the less common and unlisted head right. Astonishingly, a second head right example was listed in the same HJB sale from the Clay collection (lot 111), so a frequency rating of R2. The RIC II.1 Addenda questions whether this type actually reads SECVRIT or SECVRITAS. Both specimens in the HJB sale clearly show SECVRITAS. The Securitas type was likely issued as numismatic 'comfort food' for the Roman public, a reassurance of the continued status quo from Vespasian's reign. 1 commentsDavid Atherton11/23/23 at 02:38Jay GT4: Lovely reverse!

Gallienus AETERNITAS AVG reverse brockageHere is a reverse brockage for Gallienus...they are not as common as obverse brockages.

The reverse is AETERNITAS AVG, Saturn with harpa standing right; PXV in exergue. RIC 606
1 commentsVictor C11/22/23 at 15:36Ken W2: Nice addition of an uncommon error type.

Constantine I VOT XX from TicinumConstantine I
A.D. 320
18x20mm 2.7g
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; radiate head right.
DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG laurel wreath enclosing VOT XX with ✶ in center.
in ex. ST
RIC VII Ticinum 131

Ex-Peter Weiß
1 commentsVictor C11/22/23 at 15:31Ken W2: I like it. Silvering nicely intact.t

RIC 146 var.Aureus, 103-111
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P
Laur. r., aegis.
Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Octastyle temple, adorned with five statues; within, figure of Jupiter (or Pax) standing.

6.26g, 18mm
Woytek 267r (2 specimen): Temple of Honos?3 commentsklausklage11/22/23 at 02:17paul1888: I love the temple

RIC 184 TitusÆ Sestertius, 24.48g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: No legend; Flavian amphitheatre; to l., Meta Sudans; to r., porticoed building
Rev: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR PPP COS VIII; Titus std. l. on curule chair with branch and roll; around, arms; S C in field
RIC 184 (R2). BMC 190. BNC 189. Hendin 1594.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 456. Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 35, 12 February 1985, lot 361.

In June of 80 AD Titus spectacularly opened the Flavian amphitheatre with a series of inaugural games lasting 100 days. This rare sestertius commemorates the event in a no less impressive fashion. Vespasian had begun construction nearly a decade before, but it was Titus who virtually completed it. The obverse* features an inventive bird's eye view of the structure from the Temple of Claudius on the Caelian Hill, with the Meta Sudans to the left and the porticoes of the Baths of Titus to the right. The depiction of the three structures on the obverse is strong evidence the Romans viewed the amphitheatre as part of a larger entertainment complex. The reverse features Titus seated surrounded by a pile of captured arms, identical to sestertii struck for Claudius. Taken together both obverse and reverse pays homage to Claudius, an emperor highly regarded by the Flavians. At the same time, the captured arms on the reverse and the decorative motif of the amphitheatre featuring palm trees and triumphal imagery commemorate the Jewish War which was still a major theme of Titus' coinage. Also, a recently discovered inscription which originally adorned one of the entrances proclaims the Flavian amphitheatre was built from the spoils of the Jewish War. Nathan T. Elkins believes the rarity of these coins today may hint that they were issued primarily for distribution at the opening games as souvenirs of the occasion. Ben Lee Damsky has convincingly argued Titus' extensive pulvinar precious metal coinage commemorates the inaugural games as well. If that is the case, a large portion of Titus' coinage was devoted to these opening games and the fantastic venue in which they were held, emphasising the prominent place it held for Titus and the Flavian dynasty. The fact that it still serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire today shows that Titus was correct in his estimation of its importance. Like the Eid Mar denarii, the Colosseum sestertii are seen today as one of the most well known and iconic coin types struck by the Roman Empire.

*Older references place the Colosseum on the reverse, but this is incorrect. Reverse dies at the Rome mint typically have concave flans. The seated Titus side is concave on these sestertii, therefore it was almost certainly intended as the reverse. 9 commentsDavid Atherton11/22/23 at 02:14paul1888: Really nice piece of history

Abdera, Thrace TetrobolAR Tetrobol
Size: 16mm, Weight: 2.87 grams, Die Axis: 3h

Abdera, Thrace
411 - 375 BCE

Obverse: Griffin to left, forelegs raised.

Reverse: Wreathed bust of Dionysos to left, MOΛΠAΓOPHΣ around, all within linear frame and shallow incuse square.

References: May 419 (A290/P340), SNG Cop 333

Notes:
-Abdera was was repopulated by citizens from Teos circa 544 BCE, who brought with them the griffin symbol. The griffin on coins from Teos face right, and on coins from Abdera, left.
-The worship of Dionysos appears to have been important in Abdera, and may have been reinforced by the pre-existence of the cult among the native Thracian population.

Purchased from Harlan J. Berk, 20182 commentsPharsalos11/22/23 at 02:12paul1888: Lovely coin!

Pharsalos, Thessaly DrachmAR Drachm
Size: 17 - 20 mm, Weight: 6.21 grams, Die axis: 6h

Pharsalos, Thessaly
Late fifth, early fourth century BCE

Obverse: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with leaping Sphinx, TΘ behind.

Reverse: Thessalian cavalryman wearing petasos, chlamys and short chiton, brandishing lagobolon, riding horse prancing to right, ΦAPΣ around, T below hind hoof.

References: BCD Thessaly II 645 (same dies)

Notes:
-The T has been interpreted as the initial of the die engraver Telephantos.

Ex CNG eAuction 392 (2017), lot 165 (part of), Ex BCD Collection 2 commentsPharsalos11/22/23 at 02:11paul1888: Great details on the reverse. Lovely coin.

RIC 224 TitusÆ As, 10.52g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: FIDES PVBLICA; S C below; Hands clasped over caduceus and corn ears
RIC 224 (R2). BMC -. BNC 214.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 109. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Dionysos, eBay, 17 April 2016. Ex Dr. Walter Kimpel, 9 December 1961.

This as from 80-81 advertises the emperor's careful stewardship of Rome's corn-supply and finances. An exceedingly rare type for Titus as Augustus. Missing from the BM collection.1 commentsDavid Atherton11/20/23 at 19:02Jay GT4: Rare type and great provenance

Frankreich

Medaille 1878 (Bronze)

von Barre

auf die Exposition Universelle zu Paris

Vs.: Kopf nach links

Rs.: Schrift

Gewicht: 15,4g

Durchmesser: 30mm

Erhaltung:min.Rdf., zaponiert, vorzüglich _8971 commentsAntonivs Protti11/20/23 at 14:37Serendipity: Exquisite!

ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus, Lugdunum, RIC 64 Bust Type GObv:– VIRTVS PRO-BI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, decorated with emperor riding past row of soldiers with shields
Rev:– ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive
Minted in Lugdunum (IIII) Emission 5 Officina 4. End A.D. 277 to Early A.D. 278
References:– Cohen 69. Bastien 256 (2 examples). RIC 64 Bust Type G (S)
Appear to be an obverse die match to the plate example in Bastien.

Maridvnvm10 commentsmaridvnvm11/19/23 at 16:19Noah: Excellent!!

RIC 0111 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 26.55g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III; Bust of Vespasian, laureate, draped, r.
Rev: SALVS AVGVSTA; S C in exergue; Salus std. l., with patera and sceptre
RIC 111 (R2). BMC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 7. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Tom Cederlind.

An extremely rare sestertius struck for Vespasian between January and March 71. Curtis Clay had this to say about the piece which I cannot improve upon:

'Kraay in his illuminating Oxford dissertation, summarized in the new RIC, p. 22, established that Vespasian's sestertii of 71 (COS III) fall into three successive groups marked by progressive abbreviations of the emperor's name, and he suggested the following dates for the groups: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III: Jan.-March/April 71; Same but VESPASIAN and TR P for T P: March/April-July/August 71; Same but VESPAS: July/August-Dec. 71. The reverse SALVS AVGVSTA S C occurs mainly in the third and latest issue of the year. In the earlier groups this type is very rare. Obv. VESPASIANVS, with bust laureate and draped; the bust types and portrait features are much more varied in this early group than in the two later ones. Rev. SALVS AVGVSTA S C, from the only die known for this type in the VESPASIANVS issue. Kraay discovered that this is actually a rev. die of Galba's, engraved and used by Galba in 68 (Kraay's P 61), now reused by Vespasian about 2 1/2 years later!'

An utterly fantastic piece! RIC describes many of the sestertii from this issue as 'monumental', I think the above coin fits that description perfectly. Missing from the BM and Paris collections.7 commentsDavid Atherton11/19/23 at 07:55gb29400: great !!!! Surprised

Galerius (A.D. 305-311)AE Follis, A.D. 305-306, Ticinum, 26.7mm, 8.76g, 0°, RIC VI 55b.
Obv: IMP C MAXIMIANVS PF AVG. Laureate head right.
Rev: FIDES MILITVM. Fides seated left, holding standard in each hand; ST in ex.
1 commentsMarti Vltori11/19/23 at 02:04Jay GT4: Fantastic portrait style

Pharsalos, Thessaly DrachmAR Drachm
Size: 17 - 20 mm, Weight: 6.21 grams, Die axis: 6h

Pharsalos, Thessaly
Late fifth, early fourth century BCE

Obverse: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with leaping Sphinx, TΘ behind.

Reverse: Thessalian cavalryman wearing petasos, chlamys and short chiton, brandishing lagobolon, riding horse prancing to right, ΦAPΣ around, T below hind hoof.

References: BCD Thessaly II 645 (same dies)

Notes:
-The T has been interpreted as the initial of the die engraver Telephantos.

Ex CNG eAuction 392 (2017), lot 165 (part of), Ex BCD Collection 2 commentsPharsalos11/18/23 at 22:17Anaximander: This is gorgeous, an amazing strike.

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AE Sestertius, RIC 549 var.Æ Sestertius (27,23g, Ø 33,5mm, 6h). Rome, AD 107.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate draped cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, S C in ex., Trajan crowned by Victory.
RIC 549 var. ; BMC 825 var.; Cohen 516 var.; Strack 359 (Mailand, Castello Sforza (1929) for this bust type); Banti 221 var.; MIR 14/320 (unlisted bust type [h])
Ex cgb.fr, Sept. 20154 commentsCharles S11/18/23 at 16:10paul1888: Outstanding coin!

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AE Sestertius, RIC 642Sesterce, Trajan, 116 (Bronze) RIC 642
Avers : Buste lauré de Trajan à droite avec l’égide sur l’épaule, vu de trois quarts en avant (O*4).
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M [TR P COS VI P P
Revers : Trajan debout de face, tourné à droite, vêtu militairement, tenant le parazonium de la main droite et une haste de la main gauche entre l’Euphrate et le Tigre allongés de chaque côté, tenant chacun un roseau et appuyé sur une urne ; devant Trajan, l’Arménie assise sur le sol.
ARME-NIA ET MESOPOTA[MIA IN POTESTATEM P R REDACTAE]/ S|C .
1 comments11/18/23 at 14:59paul1888: I love the reverse

ROMAN EMPIRE, Hadrian Dupondius 117 AD ConcordiaReference.
RIC 538b; C. 260; BMC 1107; Strack 502

Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER
Radiate, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, baldric strap over shoulder and across chest, seen from front

Rev. DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P S C
Concordia enthroned facing left, holding patera in right hand, left elbow resting on small statue of Spes on small column, cornucopiae below throne.

12.31gr
28 mm
12h

Note.
CNG Sale 11/09.
From the Estate Collection of Dr. Richard Doty9 commentsokidoki11/18/23 at 14:54paul1888: Great details

Roman Republic, P. Licinius Crassus AR DenariusFor Marcus Licinius Crassus, who formed First Triumvirate with Caesar and Pompey in 60 BC, killed at Carrhae in Parthia in 53 BC.

Denarius, minted by son, P Licinius Crassus, ca 54 BC.
Bust of Venus, right, SC behind
Amazon with horse, P CRASSVS MF.

Seaby, Licinia 18
3 commentsBlindado11/18/23 at 14:51paul1888: Really nice

ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius I, 25 January 41 - 13 October 54 A.D., Gold aureusSH21696. Gold aureus, RIC I 27 (R2), BMCRE I 26, SRCV I 1833, VF, fantastic fine style, some light scratches and marks,, weight 7.620 g, maximum diameter 18.3 mm, die axis 90o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 44 A.D.; obverse TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P IIII, laureate head right; reverse PACI AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis, winged, advancing right, with left pointing winged caduceus down at snake, right holding out fold of drapery below chin; ex Pegasi; very rare1 commentsJoe Sermarini11/18/23 at 14:50paul1888: I love this reverse

PUNIC, Carthage, Zeugitana, c. 310 - 290 B.C., Electrum shekelSH21941. Electrum shekel, Jenkins and Lewis 247 - 250, SNG Cop 137, SGCV II 6462, Choice gVF, a gem, weight 7.575 g, maximum diameter 18.8 mm, die axis 0o, Carthage mint, obverse head of Tanit left, wreathed in grain, wearing necklace and triple-drop earring, dot border; reverse horse standing right on double exergual line, pellet lower right, border of dots; excellent strike with dies of finest style; scarce1 commentsJoe Sermarini11/18/23 at 14:48paul1888: Without the inscriptions the eyes are drawn to the...

ROMAN REPUBLIC, Man. Aquillius ,AR serrate Denarius
c.71/65 BC
Crawford 401/1. RSC Aquillia 2.

Obv.: Draped bust of Virtus right, wearing crested Montefortino helmet, ornamented at the side with feather.

Rev.: Mn. Aquillius standing left, head right, supporting kneeling female figure of Sicilia; SICIL in exergue. 1 commentsRichard M1011/18/23 at 14:44paul1888: Really nice

Roman Imperators, Mark Antony and Octavia, 39 B.C., Ephesos, Ionia, Silver Cistophoric TetradrachmSH86609. Silver cistophoric tetradrachm, RPC I 2202, Sydenham 1198, Crawford 263, RSC Octavia and M. Antony 3, Sear CRI 263, BMCRR East 135, SRCV I 1513, Choice gVF, toned, well centered, some die wear and rust, scratches, Ephesos mint, weight 11.723g, maximum diameter 27.1mm, die axis 0o, summer - autumn 39 B.C.; obverse M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT (Consul Elect for the 2nd and 3rd time), conjoined head of Antony and bust of Octavia right, Antony nearer and wreathed in ivy, Octavia draped; reverse Dionysus standing half left on cista mystica, in his right hand, thyrsus in his left hand, flanked by two interlaced snakes with heads erect, III VIR (triumvir) downward on left, R P C (Reipublicae Constituendae) upward on right1 commentsJoe Sermarini11/18/23 at 14:43paul1888: A beautiful coin.

GREEK, Italy, Calabria, Taras (c. 344-340 B.C.), Silver Stater.8.03g., 2h
Naked youth on a horse pacing right, crowning the horse with a wreath held in his extended right hand, K(KAA?) and an upright club below the horse, rev. TAP-A-Σ, Phalanthos riding on a dolphin left, holding a kantharos in his extended right hand, and a trident and a shield in his left, Ω below dolphin's tail, waves below.
Fischer-Bossert, Group 49, 685 (V260/R532); Vlasto 509 (these dies); SNG Lloyd 173 (these dies); SNG ANS 960; HN Italy 887. An exceptional example, well-struck from fresh dies and perfectly centred on a flan of good metal, extremely fine and most attractive.
From Sovereign Rarities (2018)

The "K" or "KAL" engraver was one of the finest Greek masters working in the 4th century. His work though rare, can also be found on coins from Heraklea, Metapontion, and Thouroi.4 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:42paul1888: A really wonderful coin. An incredible strike. L...

Greek, Italy, LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 300-280 BC. AR Nomos22mm, 7.46 g, 11h
Philistion Group. Helmeted head of Athena right, griffin on bowl / Lion standing right; die erasure below. Williams 394 (O197/R278); HN Italy 1301; SNG ANS 1397; SNG Ashmolean 1392; BMC 110; McClean 1470 (all from the same dies). VF, toned.
Ex Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin 818 (March 1987), no. B34.4 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:39paul1888: Beautiful

GREEK, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos. Circa 415-405 BC.22mm, 7.88 g, 9h
Nude rider seated right on horse, which he crowns; kerykeion to right, ΛA in exergue / Phalanthos, nude, extending his hand, riding dolphin right.
Fischer-Bossert Group 21, 297 (V134/R229); Vlasto 320–1 (same dies); HN Italy 851; SNG Copenhagen 803 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 150 (same dies); SNG Lockett 351 (same dies); Hirsch 190 (same dies); Dewing 137 (same dies).
Even light gray tone, with iridescence around the devices, a few marks under tone on obverse, light scuffs under tone and die flaw on reverse. Near EF. Very rare.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex William N. Rudman Collection (Triton V, 15 January 2002), lot 1040.3 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:38paul1888: Beautiful

GREEK, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos. Circa 280-272 BC.21mm, 6.51 g, 4h

Reduced standard. Nude youth dismounting from horse rearing left; EY to right, ZÎ©Î Y below / Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos and filleted palm frond, riding dolphin left; Î˜I to left; to right, crested Corinthian helmet left. Vlasto 809 = Walcher de Molthein 114 (same obv. die); HN Italy –. Old cabinet tone, die break on obverse. EF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex Leu 59 (17 May 1994), lot 36.1 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:37paul1888: An incredible strike. Overall a very beautiful ex...

GREEK, ITALY, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 430-425 BC. AR Nomos23.5mm, 7.75 g, 4h
Taras as Oikistes, his torso bare, wearing himation from his waist, seated left on stool, holding kantharos in extended right hand and cradling scepter in left arm; altar to left.
Phalanthos, nude, extending left hand and supporting himself with his right, riding dolphin right; scallop shell below, TAPAN-TI-NΩN around.
Fischer-Bossert Group 17, 245 (V117/R184); Vlasto, Taras, Type 33, n = Ward 23 (same dies); Vlasto 212 (same dies); HN Italy 844; SNG Ashmoleon 227–8; BMC 85-6; de Luynes 281-2; McClean 556 (all from the same dies).
Old collection tone, light porosity at periphery, some old scratches under tone. VF.

From the Pythagoras Collection.1 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:35paul1888: A lovely coin.

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 450-425 BC. AR Nomos8.10 gm.
Dolphin rider l., with both arms extended; beneath, pecten.
Rev. Oecist seated r. on stool, holding staff and cantharus.
Vlasto 197. SNG France 1164 (these dies). F.B. 161. Historia Numorum Italy 844.
Lightly toned and extremely fine.
Ex: from Vinchon collection(1951).2 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:34paul1888: An artistic and beautiful coin.

Roman Empire, Drusus, Son of Tiberius, Twin Sestertius Tiberius and Germanicus Gemellus Sestertius
Obv. Busts of two children on cornucopiae (Tiberius und Germanicus), between winged caduceus.
Rev. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II, big S C in the center.
Mint: Rome, struck under Tiberius for Drusus, 22-23 AD.

33mm 27.23g

BMC 95; Coh. 1 (Drusus); RIC² 42.

Provenance:
Ex Künker, Auction 377, 20th October 2022, lot 5700.
Ex Salton Collection.
Ex Auction M. Etienne Bourgey, Paris 1923, No. 69.
Ex Auction Ars Classica 12, Luzern 1926, No. 2747.

This issue, commemorating the birth of twin sons to Drusus Caesar and his wife Livia Drusilla (Livilla), was part of the series issued under Tiberius in AD 22-23 to promote the imperial virtue and dynastic solidity of the emperor's family. Although Germanicus Gemellus died very young, his brother Tiberius lived into his adulthood, with the expectation that he would be heir to his grandfather following the premature death of his father, Drusus. In the later years of the emperor’s life, however, Gaius (Caligula) was often seen in close company with the emperor, while Tiberius Gemellus’ status was shrouded in obscurity. Thus after the death of the emperor, Caligula, assisted by the Praetorian Prefect, Macro, quickly moved to take the purple. Upon the reading of the deceased emperor’s will it was discovered that Tiberius intended for both Tiberius Gemellus and his cousin Gaius to be jointly elevated, and, moreover, that Gemellus was to be the senior partner. Under unknown authority, Caligula quickly had the will vacated, and, shortly thereafter, his cousin murdered (CNG).5 commentskc11/18/23 at 14:33paul1888: A wonderful coin. An impressive provenance.

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 500-490 BC. AR NomosAR. 7.47 g. 24.00 mm.
Obv. Phalanthos riding dolphin right, holding cuttlefish; below, ΤΑΡΑ (retrograde).
Rev. [...] Ra (retrograde). Hippocamp right; cockle shell below.
HN Italy 827; Vlasto 108.
RR. Choice example of this rare and fascinating issue. Delicate warm patina over lustrous surfaces. EF.1 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:30paul1888: An amazing example

160 - Constantine the Great - RIC VII Lugdunum 129Obv:– CONSTANTINVS AVG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, Globe set on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; three stars above
Minted in Lugdunum. C in left field, R in right field; PLG in exe. A.D. 321
Reference:– RIC VII Lugdunum 129. Bastien XIII 100 Legend break ii (1 example listed with unbroken obverse legend - Ashmolean, the more normal obverse legend break N-T has 8 examples cited in Bastien)

3.12 gms, 21.03 mm. 0 degrees 1 commentsmaridvnvm11/18/23 at 05:39v-drome: I like this type. Very nice coin!

RIC 1561 Titus Antioch denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate bust right

NEP RED
Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, with acrostolium and sceptre

Antioch, 72-3 CE

3.07g

RIC 1561 (C)

Ex-Divus Numismatik

Wonderful Antiochine style with typical ragged flan

6 commentsJay GT411/16/23 at 17:17ancientdave: Awesome style!

RIC II 1² Domitian 0683AObv.: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Rev.: DIVI TITI FILIA
JuliaTiti 80-91, Denar 88-89, Rom, 21mm , 3.05g, ss-vz, (R2), INV:R265
Ex. Artemide Aste A LX Lot 513, 29.09.233 commentsDirk J11/16/23 at 07:07vindelicus: Great coin.

BCC J63 Antonius Felix under ClaudiusJudaea AE Prutah
Antonius Felix, procurator
under Claudius 52-59 C.E.
Obv: NEPW KΛAY KAICAP
(Nero Claudius Caesar, son of
Claudius). Inscription around
two crossed shields and spears.
Rev: [BPIT] (Britannicus, second son
of Claudius). Inscription above six-
branched palm tree bearing dates.
Across field, L-IΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar).
Struck in 54 CE.
16.5mm. 2.09gm. Axis:~180
Hendin III 652 (1348).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)1 commentsv-drome11/16/23 at 01:28Jay GT4: Great to know the find location

Tiberius (A.D. 14-37)AR Denarius, A.D. 22 - 30, Lugdunum, 18.5mm, 3.38g, 90°, RIC I 26, RSC 16.
Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM. Livia, as Pax, seated right on throne, holding long scepter & olive branch.1 commentsMarti Vltori11/15/23 at 01:30Jay GT4: A must have for a Roman collector

Claudius (A.D. 41-54)AE As, A.D. 41-50, Rome, 31mm, 11.2g, ~160°, : RIC I 97. Ex Hanlon collection.
Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP. Bare head left.
Rev: LIBERTAS AVGVSTA. Libertas standing facing, holding pileus and raising hand; S-C in field.1 commentsMarti Vltori11/15/23 at 01:29Jay GT4: Very nice

RIC II 1² Vespasian 1078varObv.: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Rev.: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Vespasian 69-79, Titus als Ceasar, Denar 79, Rom, 18mm 3,10g, ss, (R2), INV:R259
Ex. Gorny & Mosch A297 Lot 1487, 10.10.231 commentsDirk J11/13/23 at 12:22David Atherton: Fantastic!

RIC 0608 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]Æ Sestertius, 26.55g
Rome mint, 73 AD
Obv: T CAES VESP IMP PON TR POT COS II CENS; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PAX AVGVSTI; S C in field; Pax stg. l., with branch and cornucopiae
RIC 608 (R2). BMC 667A. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 42. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex CNG E139, 10 May 2006, lot 284.

A rare Pax sestertius variety struck for Titus Caesar in 73 when he and Vespasian held the joint censorship. Pax is seen here holding a cornucopiae symbolising the emperor's gift of peace and prosperity to the empire.2 commentsDavid Atherton11/13/23 at 12:10Dirk J: Nice piece ! Congratulations.

RIC II 1² Titus 0041Obv.: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Rev.: TR P VIIII IMP XV COS VII P P
Titus 79-81, Denar 79, Rom, 20mm 3,28g, -vz, (R2), INV:R251
Ex. G. Hirsch Nachfolger A383 Lot 2397, 21.09.23 1 commentsDirk J11/13/23 at 02:34Jay GT4: High grade beauty

RIC II 1² Vespasian 0004Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: IVDAEA
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 69-70, Rom, 18mm 3,13g, -ss, (R), INV:R249
Ex. G. Hirsch Nachfolger A383 Lot 2377, 21.09.231 commentsDirk J11/13/23 at 02:33Jay GT4: Great rarity with the palm tree

Campania, Neapolis. 340-241 BC. AR Didrachm (7.29 grams) Diademed head of Parthenope right/ Manheaded bull, Acheloos, advancing right crowned by Nike. S 307. 1 commentspaul188811/11/23 at 14:35Jay GT4: Great piece

Constantine I the Great. Jupiter standing follis of Nikomedia.Roman Empire. Constantine I. 306-337 AD. AE Follis, silvered (4.02 gm, 21.6mm, 12h) of Nikomedia, 6th officina, 317-320 AD. Laureate bust left, wearing consular robes & holding mappa & sceptre, IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG. / Jupiter standing left, with Victory on globe & long sceptre, IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG. ex: SMN, S (stigma) in right field, branch in left. nEF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction VII #576. RIC VII p.603 #23; Cohen 301; SRCV IV #15966.3 commentsAnaximander11/11/23 at 01:22Callimachus: Beautiful coin; but I especially like the reverse.

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