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RIC 1373 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.01g
Uncertain mint, 69-71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: MARS VLTOR; Mars adv. r., with spear and trophy
RIC 1373 (R3, this coin), BMC -. BNC -. RSC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 224, 14 September 2023, lot 107. Ex Curtis Clay collection. Ex CNG, MBS 43, 24 September 1997, lot 863.
In late October 69 the Second Battle of Cremona was fought between the legions of Vitellius and Vespasian. It resulted in the utter defeat of the Vitellian side and their slow retreat towards Rome. Not long afterwards the Spanish legions went openly for Vespasian, which up until that point had only been neutrally friendly toward him. Coins were quickly struck for Vespasian in the newly won province. Most of these are attributed to Tarraco and an unknown Spanish mint. Intriguingly, a small military issue was contemporaneously struck at an uncertain mint somewhere in the western empire - Mattingly thought perhaps Aquileia. The issue contains some stylistic affinities with the Spanish series, but more importantly, recent metal analysis by K. Butcher and M. Ponting show the silver content is almost identical to that of the Spanish coins. It is very likely these early military denarii were also struck in Spain in late 69 soon after the province went over to Vespasian. This unique Mars type with an unusual vertical obverse legend displays the typical portrait style of this rare military issue - small portrait with upward gaze in somewhat crude style. These denarii were likely struck in haste during the turmoil of late 69/early 70 as propaganda pieces by the pro-Flavian factions in the region. This specimen is the RIC reference coin, though not pictured in the plates.David Atherton08/02/23 at 02:38Jay GT4: An important historical type, Great coin!
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 397Septimius Severus AR denarius
3.32g, 17.1mm, 180 degrees, Emesa mint, 193 CE.
Attribution: RIC IVa 397. Cohen 274. BMCRE V 371.
O: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, laureate head right.
R: LEG XIIII GEM M V TR P COS, Legionary eagle between two standards.
LEG XIIII is Gemina, the twinned Fourteenth Legion.
4 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.97.
Ex-Gert Boersema Ancient Coins, July 2023.Ron C208/02/23 at 02:28Jay GT4: Good find Ron
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00022 Bull Protome Facing Left, Dolphin above, and Bridled Horse Facing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: bull head and neck l., head turned to face the viewer, dolphin facing l. above. All within a border of dots.
Rev: ΛΑ upwards, head and neck of bridled horse r. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 462/1 - 460 BC1; Weight: .6g; Diameter: 10mm: Die axis: 90º; References, for example: Herrmann Group III A Obolen; Liampi 1996, p. 104 no. 16 (V8 - R10), pl. 4 no. 31, 32, and 33; SNG München 44; BCD Thessaly I 1106; BCD Thessaly II 146; HGC 4, 476.
Notes:
1This is the date given in BCD Thessaly I.
Provenance: Ex. Nomos AG Obolos 28 Lot 127 July 2, 2023
Photo Credits: Nomos AG
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello08/01/23 at 22:34Bruno V: super
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RIC 1556 Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Laureate Head of Vespasian right
VESTA
Vesta standing. left, with simpulum and sceptre
Antioch 72-73 CE
2.96g; 20-21mm
RIC 1556 (R3)
Double struck. Centering line still visible on reverse
Ex-Olympus Auction 4 lot 551 (mistakenly attributed as the common RIC 360 from the Rome mint)
Very rare. RIC cites one example from CNG 61, 25 September 2002, lot 1689. Since then a second example has appeared in the Atherton collection. This is the 3rd known example of the type although not a die match to the other 2 specimens. Jay GT408/01/23 at 19:44Tracy Aiello: Great coin.
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Sicily Syracuse tetradrachmSicily, Syracus tetradrachm (c. 310-308 BC)
25.5mm; 16.39g; 6h.
o/ KOPAΣ. Head of Kore-Persephone r., wreathed with grain.
r/ AΓAΘOKΛEIOΣ. Nike standing r., erecting trophy. Triskeles to r.
ANS.669 - MIAMG.4957 ; Hoover 1536.T.MooT08/01/23 at 19:39Tracy Aiello: Gorgeous portrait and equally gorgeous reverse. I ...
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Sicily Syracuse tetradrachmSicily, Syracus tetradrachm (c. 310-308 BC)
25.5mm; 16.39g; 6h.
o/ KOPAΣ. Head of Kore-Persephone r., wreathed with grain.
r/ AΓAΘOKΛEIOΣ. Nike standing r., erecting trophy. Triskeles to r.
ANS.669 - MIAMG.4957 ; Hoover 1536.T.MooT08/01/23 at 19:07Jay GT4: Incredible artistry
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Olympia, Elis AR Obol, Hera & Eagle (BCD Olympia 126 = HGC 472) Photo Credit: Elsen [LINK].
Greek (Classical). Olympia, Elis AR Obol (12mm, 0.86g, 5h), 105th Olympiad, c. 360 BCE.
Obv: Head of Hera or the nymph Olympia to right.
Rev: F / A (to l. & r.). Eagle w/ closed wings standing right.
Ref: BCD Olympia 126 (this coin); Hoover, HGC (5) 472 (this coin illustrated).
Prov: Ex BCD Collection BCD Collection (Leu 90 [Zurich, 10 May 2004], Lot 126 [LINK];
Mar Bar (1921-2015) Collection (Elsen 155 (16 Jun 2023), Lot 140 [LINK]).
Notes: I’m not sure of the significance of this disagreement, but Oliver Hoover (HGC) identifies the obverse figure as Hera; Alan S. Walker (BCD Olympia) calls her “the eponymous nymph Olympia” (both describing this specimen).
ASW comments (p. 63) that he IDs those wearing a stephane as Hera, those without (hair in rolls) as Olympia. Importantly, there is an AR Stater w/ a Zeus obv. & the nymph on the rev. (BCD Olympia 118 [LINK], pp. 52-3), along w/ a rev. inscribed OΛYMΠIA, apparently naming her. ASW writes: "Both the legend and the lack of the stephane prove that she's not Hera: she reappears, in a more mature and commanding way, on the contemporary issues of the Hera mint (see below, lots 122-127)" [i.e., including my coin, 126].Curtis JJ08/01/23 at 18:01Bruno V: Very interesting, thank you!
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RIC 1556 Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Laureate Head of Vespasian right
VESTA
Vesta standing. left, with simpulum and sceptre
Antioch 72-73 CE
2.96g; 20-21mm
RIC 1556 (R3)
Double struck. Centering line still visible on reverse
Ex-Olympus Auction 4 lot 551 (mistakenly attributed as the common RIC 360 from the Rome mint)
Very rare. RIC cites one example from CNG 61, 25 September 2002, lot 1689. Since then a second example has appeared in the Atherton collection. This is the 3rd known example of the type although not a die match to the other 2 specimens. Jay GT408/01/23 at 17:41Serendipity: That's a real rarity and beautiful too!
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0848Obv.: IVLIA AVGVSTA DIVI TITI F
Rev.: VESTA
Julia Titi 80-91, Cistophor 82, Rom, 25mm , 10.87g, ss, (R), INV:R143Dirk J08/01/23 at 15:08Jay GT4: Lovely
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RIC 1556 Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Laureate Head of Vespasian right
VESTA
Vesta standing. left, with simpulum and sceptre
Antioch 72-73 CE
2.96g; 20-21mm
RIC 1556 (R3)
Double struck. Centering line still visible on reverse
Ex-Olympus Auction 4 lot 551 (mistakenly attributed as the common RIC 360 from the Rome mint)
Very rare. RIC cites one example from CNG 61, 25 September 2002, lot 1689. Since then a second example has appeared in the Atherton collection. This is the 3rd known example of the type although not a die match to the other 2 specimens. Jay GT408/01/23 at 14:48David Atherton: Fantastic!
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0270Obv.: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC
Rev.: P M TR POT IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P
Domitian 81-96, Denar 85, Rom, 21mm 3,10g, ss, (R2), INV:R122Dirk J07/31/23 at 17:53FlaviusDomitianus: You truly have a remarkable collection of Domitian...
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Calabria Tarentum AR nomosCalabria, Tarentum, nomos. c. 240-228 BC. Xenokrates magistrate.
20.5mm, 6.56g, 5h.
O/ Dioskouros, head facing, bearded with long flowing hair, raising right hand and holding rein in left, on horse stepping left;
monogram and pileos to right; ΞE-NOKPA/[T-HΣ] in two lines below.
R/ Phalanthos, nude, head and torso facing, holding trident over shoulder in right hand, and lifting drapery with left, riding dolphin left; [T]APAΣ to left; monogram to right, waves and cuttlefish below.
HN Italy 1058; Vlasto 958.T.MooT07/31/23 at 16:10Pharsalos: Beautiful, great strike both sides.
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RIC II 1² Titus 0364Obv.: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS
Rev.: EX S C
Titus 79-81, Divus Vespasian, Denar 80-81, Rom, 19mm 3,55g, ss, (C), INV:R049Dirk J07/31/23 at 16:08Pharsalos: Beautiful details and surfaces.
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1400Obv.: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG
Rev.: CONCORDIA AVG
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 69-70, Ephesus, 18mm 3,40g, vz, (R), INV:R147Dirk J07/31/23 at 15:57Pharsalos: Wow, what a spectacular denarius!
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0980Obv.: CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: IMP XIX
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 77-78, Rom, 18mm 3,40g, vz+, (C), Ex. Yves Gunzenreiner, INV:R169Dirk J07/31/23 at 15:54Pharsalos: So beautiful!
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1569Obv.: IMP VESP AVG
Rev.: P M TR POT P P
Vespasian 69-79, Quadrans 74, minted in Rome for Syria, 18mm 3,41g, ss, (R), INV:R175Dirk J07/31/23 at 09:23Dirk J: Thanks David, my mistake.
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1569Obv.: IMP VESP AVG
Rev.: P M TR POT P P
Vespasian 69-79, Quadrans 74, minted in Rome for Syria, 18mm 3,41g, ss, (R), INV:R175Dirk J07/31/23 at 05:07David Atherton: Undoubtedly Rome mint.
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1481Obv.: T CAES IMP VESP CENS
Rev.: COS V
Vespasian 69-79, Titus als Ceasar, Denar 76, Ephesus, 19mm 3,42g, vz, (R), INV:R130Dirk J07/31/23 at 01:57Jay GT4: Wonderful
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Thessaly Larissa DrachmThessaly Larissa Drachm c.350 BC, 19mm, 6.15g, 9h.
O/ Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly to left, hair in ampyx surmounted by grain ears.
R/ Horse and foal standing to right; ΛAPIΣ above; AIΩN below.
SNG Cop.124T.MooT07/31/23 at 01:57Jay GT4: Great coin
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Calabria Tarentum AR nomosCalabria, Tarentum AR nomos (281-272 BC)
20mm, 6.47g, 6h.
Vlasto 764T.MooT07/31/23 at 01:56Jay GT4: Outstanding
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Orodes IAE tetradrachm, late 1st to early 2nd century AD
Van't Haaff 11.2.1-1aKamnaskires07/31/23 at 00:46Virgil H: Nice
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Orodes IIAE tetradrachm, early to mid 2nd century AD
Van't Haaff 13.3.1Kamnaskires07/31/23 at 00:44Virgil H: Nice portrait
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RIC II 1² Titus 0115Obv.: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Rev.: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
Titus 79-81, Denar 80, Rom, 18mm 3,47g, vz, (C2), INV:R119Dirk J07/30/23 at 23:44Virgil H: Beautiful, your gallery is very impressive
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Thessaly Larissa DrachmThessaly Larissa Drachm c.350 BC, 19mm, 6.15g, 9h.
O/ Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly to left, hair in ampyx surmounted by grain ears.
R/ Horse and foal standing to right; ΛAPIΣ above; AIΩN below.
SNG Cop.124T.MooT07/30/23 at 13:47Tracy Aiello: Nice mare and foal type.
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Thessaly Larissa AR drachmThessaly, Larissa AR drachm.
Obv: Head of the nymph Larissa, wearing pendant earring, left, her hair rolled and bound at the top of her head.
Rev: ΛΑΡΙΣA|IA, horse prancing r., rein flying loose.
19.5mm, 5.95g, 6h.
Struck c.410-405 BC.
HGCS.4/428, BMC.-, Cop-T.MooT07/30/23 at 13:46Tracy Aiello: Nice Larissian profile.
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1542Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: VIRTVS AVGVST
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 70, Antiochia, 18mm 3,48g, +ss, (R2), INV:R064Dirk J07/30/23 at 04:05orfew: Superb portrait!
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0939Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: COS VIII
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 77-78, Rom, 18mm 3,09g, s-ss, (R), INV:R011Dirk J07/30/23 at 04:04orfew: A very nice example of the more unusual wheat stal...
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0848Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: COS VII
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 76, Rom, 19mm 3,47g, -ss, (C), INV:R007Dirk J07/30/23 at 04:01orfew: A beautifully rendered reverse
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0777Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: PON MAX TR P COS VI
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 75, Rom, 19mm 3,04g, ss, (C2), INV:R103Dirk J07/30/23 at 04:00orfew: Exceptional portrait!
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0773Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: PON MAX TR P COS VI
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 75, Rom, 17mm 3,31g, ss, (R3), INV:R183Dirk J07/30/23 at 04:00orfew: A really nice example of a very rare coin
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0019Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: COS ITER FORT RED
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 70, Rom, 18mm 3,47g, vz-, (C), INV:R126Dirk J07/30/23 at 03:59orfew: Gorgeous example!
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1542Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: VIRTVS AVGVST
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 70, Antiochia, 18mm 3,48g, +ss, (R2), INV:R064Dirk J07/30/23 at 03:30Jay GT4: Great Antiochine style
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0002 expl1Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: IVDAEA
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 69-70, Rom, 18mm 3,25g, ss, (C2), INV:R102Dirk J07/30/23 at 03:29Jay GT4: Historic!
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1420Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P
Rev.: LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 70, Ephesus, 17mm 3,63g, vz, (R3), INV:R141Dirk J07/30/23 at 03:28Jay GT4: Superb rarity
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1414Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P
Rev.: AVG
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 70, Ephesus, 17mm 2,78g, ss, (R3), INV:R148Dirk J07/30/23 at 03:27Jay GT4: Fantastic portrait
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0939Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: COS VIII
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 77-78, Rom, 18mm 3,09g, s-ss, (R), INV:R011Dirk J07/30/23 at 03:26Jay GT4: I like how you include the rim in the pictures
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0848Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: COS VII
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 76, Rom, 19mm 3,47g, -ss, (C), INV:R007Dirk J07/30/23 at 03:26Jay GT4: Fantastic
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Struck A.D.276 - 282. PROBUS. Silvered AE Antoninianus of Rome. Obverse: IMP PROBVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Probus facing right.
Reverse: IOVI CONS PROB AVG. Jupiter standing facing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left. In exergue, R thunderbolt B.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 4.3gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC Vii : 173
SCARCE
*Alex07/30/23 at 00:13Tracy Aiello: Nice portrait.
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ANTONINVS PIVSDenario Antonino Pio 157-158 AC
RIC 272
Escasa
Extremely fine - Ex-Naville Numismatics
Octastyle temple
Ceca: Roma
Mat: plata
Peso:3,49gr
Diam: 19,1mm
Anv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXI
Rev:TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST COS IIIIJose Vicente A07/29/23 at 19:30vindelicus: Great coin of my favorite emperor. Congrats.
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GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Lysimachos, 323-281 BC ThraceAR - Tetradrachm struck in Lampsakos, 286-281 BC
Obv. Head of Alexander the Great, wearing taenia and horn of Ammon
Rev. BASILEWS – LYSIMAXOY Athena, wearing Corinthian helmet, in long robe, seated facing left on throne, left arm resting on shield decorated with lion's-head, spear pointing downwards behind her right shoulder, holding in outstretched right hand winged Nike who is crowning the name with wreath. In left field monogram HP (ligate); in exergue, crescent with cavity left.
28.8mm, 16.85g
Ref. Thompson 47; Müller 401; SNG Paris 2542
   AlexB07/29/23 at 08:08Brennos: A really great coin.
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BCC MA46 Nemesis Bronze FigurineBronze Figurine of Nemesis
Roman 1st-early 3rd Century CE
Solid cast bronze statuette of Nemesis,
wearing stephane and long chiton?, right
hand clasped to drapery at neck, head
facing downward, both arms bare. In her
left hand she cradles the cubit measure.
There are no obvious seam lines. The
bottom footing is flat, allowing the figure
to stand alone. A similar representation of
Nemesis may be found on provincial coins of
Julia Domna, 194-217 CE, minted in the nearby
Roman colony of Aelia Capitolina (Meshorer 83).
Matsson's Gods, Goddesses and Heroes notes
that the original sense of Nemesis was not so
much revenge as the "distributor of fortune -
it might be either good or bad fortune" and
that she "apportioned to each man according
to his deserts."
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=89383.0
Height: 4.2cm. Weight: approx. 18.5gm.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1975
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)v-drome07/29/23 at 03:26Kamnaskires: Outstanding. Museum quality.
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Lucilla Sestertius Pietas 2Obv.
LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F
Draped bust right
Rev.
PIETAS
S C
Pietas standing, head right, holding patera, altar before
164-166 A.D.
32mm 24.32g
RIC 1756 (Aurelius) BMCRE 1161 (Aurelius) Sear 5505ancientdave07/29/23 at 00:24*Alex: Great coin
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Lucilla Sestertius Pietas 2Obv.
LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F
Draped bust right
Rev.
PIETAS
S C
Pietas standing, head right, holding patera, altar before
164-166 A.D.
32mm 24.32g
RIC 1756 (Aurelius) BMCRE 1161 (Aurelius) Sear 5505ancientdave07/28/23 at 14:05Tracy Aiello: Yes, beautiful portrait.
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Germanicus As 2Obv.
GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVGVST F DIVI AVG N
Bare head left
Rev.
CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT
Around large S C
37-38 A.D.
29mm 10.50g
RIC 1 35 BMCRE 49
ancientdave07/28/23 at 13:30Virgil H: Love this one
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Lucilla Sestertius Pietas 2Obv.
LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F
Draped bust right
Rev.
PIETAS
S C
Pietas standing, head right, holding patera, altar before
164-166 A.D.
32mm 24.32g
RIC 1756 (Aurelius) BMCRE 1161 (Aurelius) Sear 5505ancientdave07/28/23 at 13:27Virgil H: nice portrait
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RIC cf. 100-132/267 Titus Fourrée MuleFourrée Denarius, 2.87g
Unofficial mint, after 80 AD
Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Goat standing l., in laurel-wreath.
Cf. RIC 100-132/267 (for obv./rev.).
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 224, 14 September 2023, lot 95. Ex Curtis Clay Collection, acquired from Lanz, eBay, 7 December 2019.
An unoffical mule featuring a Titus obverse paired with a reverse intended for Domitian Caesar. The type of a goat within laurel wreath was exclusively struck for Domitian Caesar under Titus and may represent Amalthea, the Cretan goat, which nursed the infant Jupiter. It copies a reverse type originally coined during the Roman Republic. Despite the piece being plated, the style is good for the issue. Possibly transfer dies?
Significantly, the Paris collection possesses a fourrée mule of the same type (BNC 115), however, it is in poor style from different dies. David Atherton07/28/23 at 11:32Jay GT4: Great rarity! You're on a roll
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JUSTINIAN I, AU Solidus, struck 545 - 565 at ConstantinopleObverse: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Cuirassed facing bust of Justinian I wearing plumed helmet and diadem from which two pearls depend on either side. Holding globus cruciger in his right hand and shield, adorned with rider galloping right, in his left.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGGG A. Victory in the guise of an Angel standing facing holding long staff topped with staurogram in right hand and globus cruciger in left, eight pointed star in right field; in exergue CONOB. (The letter after AVGGG in the legend indicates the number of the officina, the A indicating the first officina on this coin).
Slightly clipped
Diameter: 20mm | Weight: 4.08gms | Die Axis: 6
SBCV: 140 | DOC: 9a
*Alex07/28/23 at 02:06Jay GT4: Lovely style
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Titus Sestertius Triumphal Quadriga Obv.
T CAES VESP IMP PON TR POT COS II CENS
Laureate head right
Rev.
S C
Titus in slow Triumphal Quadriga ornamented with Victory riding right
73 A.D.
33.5mm 24.81g
RIC II 611 (Vespasian)
ancientdave07/28/23 at 00:19Virgil H: Beautiful
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RIC 0433 TitusObv : T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II, Laureate head right
Rev : VICTORIA AVGVSTI / S C, Victory standing right, foot on helmet, inscribing shield hung on palm tree
AE/Sestertius (34.18 mm 25.07 g 6h) Struck in Roma 72 A D
RIC 433 (R, Vespasian), BMCRE 637 (Vespasian), BNF 624 (Vespasian)
ex Artemide Aste Auction 26E Lot 338FlaviusDomitianus07/27/23 at 20:27Jay GT4: Very nice and I really like the color of the patin...
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Trajan Denarius Genius Obv.
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P
Radiate head to right
Rev.
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Genius standing to left, holding patera and corn-ears
113-114 A.D.
20mm 3.33g
RIC II 275 RSC 398 BMCRE 429
ancientdave07/27/23 at 16:02vindelicus: Great style!
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RIC 1078 var. Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] Rev. Legend ErrorAR Denarius, 3.15g
Rome Mint, 79 AD
Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Venus stg. r., leaning on column, with helmet and spear
RIC 1078 var. (rev. legend-TR POT VIII COS VII) p. 185, note 195. BMC 255 var. (same). RSC 332 var. (same). BNC 223 var. (same).
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 224, 14 September 2023, lot 94. Ex Curtis Clay Collection, acquired from Flavian Logic, November 2001.
A most remarkable error denarius! Here we have a Domitian Caesar reverse legend PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS mistakenly given to a Titus Caesar Venus type by the engraver. The correct legend should read TR POT VIII COS VII. Perhaps the Venus reverse was confused with the Salus/column type (RIC 1084) struck for Domitian Caesar from the same issue? Furthermore, Domitian's COS VI issue with the reverse legend PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS is dated to 79 and could either have been struck under Vespasian before his death in June or by Titus afterwards. The existence of this Titus Caesar error coin proves at least some of Domitian's COS VI coinage was produced under Vespasian (see RIC II p. 31). Extremely rare, possibly the third known specimen.
David Atherton07/26/23 at 22:44ancientdave: Interesting find!
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RIC 1078 var. Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] Rev. Legend ErrorAR Denarius, 3.15g
Rome Mint, 79 AD
Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Venus stg. r., leaning on column, with helmet and spear
RIC 1078 var. (rev. legend-TR POT VIII COS VII) p. 185, note 195. BMC 255 var. (same). RSC 332 var. (same). BNC 223 var. (same).
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 224, 14 September 2023, lot 94. Ex Curtis Clay Collection, acquired from Flavian Logic, November 2001.
A most remarkable error denarius! Here we have a Domitian Caesar reverse legend PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS mistakenly given to a Titus Caesar Venus type by the engraver. The correct legend should read TR POT VIII COS VII. Perhaps the Venus reverse was confused with the Salus/column type (RIC 1084) struck for Domitian Caesar from the same issue? Furthermore, Domitian's COS VI issue with the reverse legend PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS is dated to 79 and could either have been struck under Vespasian before his death in June or by Titus afterwards. The existence of this Titus Caesar error coin proves at least some of Domitian's COS VI coinage was produced under Vespasian (see RIC II p. 31). Extremely rare, possibly the third known specimen.
David Atherton07/26/23 at 12:21Jay GT4: Impressive rarity with an impressive provenance
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Trajan Denarius Genius Obv.
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P
Radiate head to right
Rev.
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Genius standing to left, holding patera and corn-ears
113-114 A.D.
20mm 3.33g
RIC II 275 RSC 398 BMCRE 429
ancientdave07/25/23 at 21:41David Atherton: Great portrait!
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1897 Victoria Diamond Jubilee Silver MedalGreat Britain, Victoria (1837-1901), Official Diamond Jubilee Silver Medal, 1897, 60th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Victoria commemorative, BHM 3506, Eimer 1817b, Fearon 348.1, Wollaston 40, small size, aUNC, matt finish, toned, engraved by George William de Saulles after Thomas Brock (obverse) and William Wyon (reverse), plain edge, weight 9.76g (ASW 0.2903oz), composition 0.925 Ag, 0.075 Cu, diameter 25.75mm, thickness 2.25mm, die axis 0°, London mint, 1897; obverse VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN·MDCCCXCVII· (Victoria Successfully Completed the 60th Year of Her Reign, 20 June, 1897), old coroneted, veiled and draped bust left, wearing pearl drop earring with 13-pearl necklace, Ribbon and Star of the Garter at breast, T.B. raised on shoulder truncation for engraver Thomas Brock; reverse LONGI-/-TVDO/DIERVM/IN/DEXTERA/EIVS (Length of Days is in Her Right Hand;) in six lines to left, ET IN/SINISTRA/GLORIA (And in Her Left Hand Glory) in three lines to right, first young filleted head left, hair bound with double fillet, waved and braided, pulled back in ponytail ending in three tight corkscrew curls at back, olive branch tied with ribbon below, 1837 in exergue; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex R. Ingram Coins (18 Jul 2021); £44.00.Serendipity07/25/23 at 13:13*Alex:  Congratulations
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1897 Victoria Diamond Jubilee Gold MedalGreat Britain, Victoria (1837-1901), Official Diamond Jubilee Gold Medal, 1897, 60th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Victoria commemorative, BHM 3506, Eimer 1817b, Fearon 348.1, Wollaston 40, small size, EF, matt finish, red spots both sides, more on reverse, engraved by George William de Saulles after Thomas Brock (obverse) and William Wyon (reverse), plain edge, weight 13.0g (AGW 0.3833oz), composition 0.917 Au, 0.083 Cu, diameter 26.0mm, thickness 2.2mm, die axis 0°, London mint, 1897; obverse VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN·MDCCCXCVII· (Victoria Successfully Completed the 60th Year of Her Reign, 20 June, 1897), old coroneted, veiled and draped bust left, wearing pearl drop earring with 13-pearl necklace, Ribbon and Star of the Garter at breast, T.B. raised on shoulder truncation for engraver Thomas Brock; reverse LONGI-/-TVDO/DIERVM/IN/DEXTERA/EIVS (Length of Days is in Her Right Hand;) in six lines to left, ET IN/SINISTRA/GLORIA (And in Her Left Hand Glory) in three lines to right, first young filleted head left, hair bound with double fillet, waved and braided, pulled back in ponytail ending in three tight corkscrew curls at back, olive branch tied with ribbon below, 1837 in exergue; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Sovereign Rarities (25 Jul 2023); £1,100.00.Serendipity07/25/23 at 13:04*Alex: Very nice. I used to have one in silver.
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Commodus Denarius Felicitas Obv.
M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT
Laureate head to right
Rev.
PVBLIC FEL P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Felicitas standing to left, holding patera and sceptre
186-187 A.D.
17mm 2.96g
RIC III 159 BMCRE 226 RSC 646. ancientdave07/25/23 at 12:57*Alex: Nice portrait and toning.
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Trajan Denarius Genius Obv.
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P
Radiate head to right
Rev.
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Genius standing to left, holding patera and corn-ears
113-114 A.D.
20mm 3.33g
RIC II 275 RSC 398 BMCRE 429
ancientdave07/25/23 at 02:42Curtis JJ: Beauty!
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Thessaly, Phalanna AE Chalkous, Zeus Peloris & Nymph (Ex BCD Collection)Thessaly, Phalanna AE Chalkous (14mm, 2.71g, 12h), mid-late 4th cent. BCE.
Obv: ΛΟ below [ΠΕΛΟΡΙΣ, fragmentary]. Head of Zeus Peloris right.
Rev: ΦΑΛΑ to right. Head of nymph right.
Ref: BCD Thessaly II 589.3; cf. BCD Thessaly I 1259.2; Rogers 455; Papaevangelou-Genakos 16.
Prov: Ex Tom Mann (Frascatius), previously BCD Collection (w/ collector tags), acq. “V. ex Thess. Nov. 1991, Sfr. 120.—”; prob. from CH8.132: “Phalanna (?), Greece, 1991” Hoard of 600+ Phalanna AE.
Notes: A scarce type (w/ many rare sub-types), very rare before the BCD Coll. was dispersed, many of which likely came from the CH8.132, Phalanna 1991 Hoard, which may correspond to his tickets for coins "ex. Thess." c. "1991" (perhaps the hoard report came from Lorber via BCD?).
The fragmentary ΛΟ (from ΠΕΛΟΡΙΣ) is actually a substantial obv. inscription for these. Most have no obv. legend; it seems to never be complete. Combined with the lovely deep blueish patina, a very nice example of this type despite the wear.Curtis JJ07/24/23 at 10:44Anaximander: Nicely done! Thanks for including the tag.
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RIC 0453 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]Æ As, 10.52g
Rome mint, 72 AD
Obv: T CAES VESPASIAN IMP P TR P COS II; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTI; S C in field; Victory adv. r. to place wreath on standard and holding palm
RIC 453 (R). BMC 645. BNC 636.
Ex Heritage, Auction #232326, 5 July 2023, lot 65138. Formerly in NGC holder #2119689-009, grade F.
A fairly rare Titus Caesar as from 72 featuring Victory with standard on the reverse. One could plausibly argue this is a 'Judaea Capta' type. I decline to categorise it as such based on the generic nature of the design and the lack of a captive. It is too ambiguous for a decisive answer. Hendin does not include the variety in his Guide to Biblical coins.
David Atherton07/24/23 at 02:59Jay GT4: Wonderful patina with a great reverse
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Sear 0689Phocas (602 – 610 CE) Pentanummium, weight 1.67g, diameter 18mm. Mint of Carthage. MIBEC dates this type to the second lustral period of Phocas’s reign beginning in 607 CE. Abu Galyon07/24/23 at 02:21v-drome: Very nice. I did not know about these types.
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1st Century CE, IRON AGE BRITAIN, Tribe: Atrebates, AR Unit, Struck c.25 -35 under EpaticcusObverse: EPATI. Head of Hercules, wearing lionskin headdress with paws tied before neck, facing right; pellet in ring behind.
Reverse: No legend. Eagle standing facing, head left, on serpent; dot in circle at upper right.
Diameter: 12mm | Weight: 1.1gms | Axis: 10 |
Spink: 356
Coin found in Hampshire, England. Old repair
EPATICCUS
Epaticcus was a son of Tasciovanus, and probably the younger brother of Cunobelin, he was also apparently a favoured uncle of Caratacus. It is from his coinage issues that we know his name and his family relationship.
The distribution of his coinage would indicate that Epaticcus expanded the territory of his tribe at the expense of the Atrebatean king Verica, and installed himself at the latter's capital, Calleva around 25 CE.
It is likely that Epaticcus was permitted to govern the area by his brother as part of the Catuvellaunian hegemony that was expanding across south eastern Britain at the time. Epaticcus continued to take Verica’s lands to west and south until his death, probably on campaign, around 35 CE. After this his expansionist policies were continued by his nephews, Caratacus and Togodumnus, into the late 30’s CE.
ATREBATES
The Atrebates were a Belgic Iron Age tribe originally dwelling in the Artois region of Northern France.
After the tribes of Gallia Belgic were defeated by Caesar in 57 BC, 4,000 Atrebates participated in the Battle of Alesia in 53, led by their chief Commius.
Before 54 BC, an offshoot of the Gallic tribe probably settled in Britain where it was successively ruled by kings Commius, Tincommius, Eppillus and Verica. Their territory comprised modern Hampshire, West Sussex and Berkshire, centred on the capital Calleva Atrebatum (modern Silchester). They were bordered to the north by the Dobunni and Catuvellauni; to the east by the Regni; and to the south by the Belgae.
The settlement of the Atrebates in Britain does not seem to have been a mass population movement and it is possible that the name "Atrebates", as with many "tribal" names in this period, referred only to the ruling house or dynasty and not to an ethnic group.
After the Roman conquest the Atrebates' lands were organized into the civitates of the Atrebates, Regni and possibly, the Belgae.
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*Alex07/23/23 at 21:37Jay GT4: Interesting piece
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Titus Sestertius Triumphal Quadriga Obv.
T CAES VESP IMP PON TR POT COS II CENS
Laureate head right
Rev.
S C
Titus in slow Triumphal Quadriga ornamented with Victory riding right
73 A.D.
33.5mm 24.81g
RIC II 611 (Vespasian)
ancientdave07/23/23 at 21:23David Atherton: Fine style!
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Octavian Denarius Victory On GlobeObv.
Bare head of Octavian right
Rev.
CAESAR DIVI F
To left and right of Victory, standing
left on globe, holding wreath and palm branch
RIC I 254a RSC 65ancientdave07/23/23 at 13:46Pharsalos: Lovely toning and portrait.
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Thessaly, Phalanna AE Chalkous, Zeus Peloris & Nymph (Ex BCD Collection)Thessaly, Phalanna AE Chalkous (14mm, 2.71g, 12h), mid-late 4th cent. BCE.
Obv: ΛΟ below [ΠΕΛΟΡΙΣ, fragmentary]. Head of Zeus Peloris right.
Rev: ΦΑΛΑ to right. Head of nymph right.
Ref: BCD Thessaly II 589.3; cf. BCD Thessaly I 1259.2; Rogers 455; Papaevangelou-Genakos 16.
Prov: Ex Tom Mann (Frascatius), previously BCD Collection (w/ collector tags), acq. “V. ex Thess. Nov. 1991, Sfr. 120.—”; prob. from CH8.132: “Phalanna (?), Greece, 1991” Hoard of 600+ Phalanna AE.
Notes: A scarce type (w/ many rare sub-types), very rare before the BCD Coll. was dispersed, many of which likely came from the CH8.132, Phalanna 1991 Hoard, which may correspond to his tickets for coins "ex. Thess." c. "1991" (perhaps the hoard report came from Lorber via BCD?).
The fragmentary ΛΟ (from ΠΕΛΟΡΙΣ) is actually a substantial obv. inscription for these. Most have no obv. legend; it seems to never be complete. Combined with the lovely deep blueish patina, a very nice example of this type despite the wear.Curtis JJ07/23/23 at 13:42Pharsalos: Beautiful in its own right,
but with those surfa...
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Olympia, Elis AR Obol, Hera & Eagle (BCD Olympia 126 = HGC 472) Photo Credit: Elsen [LINK].
Greek (Classical). Olympia, Elis AR Obol (12mm, 0.86g, 5h), 105th Olympiad, c. 360 BCE.
Obv: Head of Hera or the nymph Olympia to right.
Rev: F / A (to l. & r.). Eagle w/ closed wings standing right.
Ref: BCD Olympia 126 (this coin); Hoover, HGC (5) 472 (this coin illustrated).
Prov: Ex BCD Collection BCD Collection (Leu 90 [Zurich, 10 May 2004], Lot 126 [LINK];
Mar Bar (1921-2015) Collection (Elsen 155 (16 Jun 2023), Lot 140 [LINK]).
Notes: I’m not sure of the significance of this disagreement, but Oliver Hoover (HGC) identifies the obverse figure as Hera; Alan S. Walker (BCD Olympia) calls her “the eponymous nymph Olympia” (both describing this specimen).
ASW comments (p. 63) that he IDs those wearing a stephane as Hera, those without (hair in rolls) as Olympia. Importantly, there is an AR Stater w/ a Zeus obv. & the nymph on the rev. (BCD Olympia 118 [LINK], pp. 52-3), along w/ a rev. inscribed OΛYMΠIA, apparently naming her. ASW writes: "Both the legend and the lack of the stephane prove that she's not Hera: she reappears, in a more mature and commanding way, on the contemporary issues of the Hera mint (see below, lots 122-127)" [i.e., including my coin, 126].Curtis JJ07/23/23 at 13:39Pharsalos: Wonderful coin.
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Titus Sestertius Triumphal Quadriga Obv.
T CAES VESP IMP PON TR POT COS II CENS
Laureate head right
Rev.
S C
Titus in slow Triumphal Quadriga ornamented with Victory riding right
73 A.D.
33.5mm 24.81g
RIC II 611 (Vespasian)
ancientdave07/23/23 at 12:04Jay GT4: Great historical addition and that portrait is a w...
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Titus Sestertius Triumphal Quadriga Obv.
T CAES VESP IMP PON TR POT COS II CENS
Laureate head right
Rev.
S C
Titus in slow Triumphal Quadriga ornamented with Victory riding right
73 A.D.
33.5mm 24.81g
RIC II 611 (Vespasian)
ancientdave07/23/23 at 07:47Curtis JJ: That's a great coin! Both aesthetically, and ...
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Antestius Denarius, 146 BCE, Dog Running (Water Spaniel w/ "Lion Cut"?)Roman Republic. C. Antestius AR Denarius (3.81g, 19mm). Rome, 146 BCE.
Obv: C•ANTESTI (ANTE ligate) to l. Head of Roma right, X below.
Rev: ROMA in ex. Dioscuri, each holding spear, riding r.; dog running r., both fore-feet raised.
Ref: Antestia 1; Crawford 219/1e; BMCRR Rome 859.
See also: Giulio DeFlorio's page on this type, hosted by FORVM: [LINK].
Prov: Ex-Artemide Aste srl e-Auction 11 (26 Jan 2020), Lot 236
Notes: Although hounds were also popular on Greek coinage, Roman Republican denarii provide more varied depictions of the breeds and contexts of dogs in their society. This issue is notable for illustrating what might be described today as a “lion cut,” popular for poodles and other water dogs.
This dog has been identified as a proto-poodle, or water spaniel of some sort – a working dog. The “lion cut” permits buoyancy and warmth as the dog retrieves fowl from water. A similar breed, similarly groomed, is portrayed by Caesius (Cr. 298/1), but in a distinctly domestic setting, hinting that, already in antiquity, canine coiffure may have been as much about fashion as function.Curtis JJ07/22/23 at 15:11Serendipity: Amazing water spaniel with lion cut!
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Boiotia, Tanagra AR Obol, Shield & Horse (BCD Boiotia 277) Greek (Classical). Boiotia, Tanagra AR Obol (8.5-11mm, 0.90g), early-mid 4th century BCE.
Obv: Boiotian shield.
Rev: T / A (above l./below r.). Forepart of rearing horse right; all within incuse concave circle with curved edge.
Ref: BCD Boiotia 277 (this coin); see also SNG Cop 230; Head, Boeotia p. 52; Dewing 1499.
Prov: Ex BCD Collection (Triton IX [10 Jan 2006], Lot 277 [LINK]); HJB 223 (22 Jun 2023), Lot 67 [LINK] (corr.; die match to, not ex, V. Luneau, Platt 27 Mar 1922, 494).Curtis JJ07/22/23 at 14:04*Alex: So do I, a lovely little coin.
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00022 Bull Protome Facing Left, Dolphin above, and Bridled Horse Facing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: bull head and neck l., head turned to face the viewer, dolphin facing l. above. All within a border of dots.
Rev: ΛΑ upwards, head and neck of bridled horse r. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 462/1 - 460 BC1; Weight: .6g; Diameter: 10mm: Die axis: 90º; References, for example: Herrmann Group III A Obolen; Liampi 1996, p. 104 no. 16 (V8 - R10), pl. 4 no. 31, 32, and 33; SNG München 44; BCD Thessaly I 1106; BCD Thessaly II 146; HGC 4, 476.
Notes:
1This is the date given in BCD Thessaly I.
Provenance: Ex. Nomos AG Obolos 28 Lot 127 July 2, 2023
Photo Credits: Nomos AG
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello07/22/23 at 13:43*Alex: Great little coin.
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A. Overstrike: Bar Kochba AE over Flavian AE, Hendin Plate CoinPhoto Credit: NYS (edited).
Judaea, Bar Kochba Rebellion AE Middle Bronze (25mm, 9.88 g, 6h; undertype Agrippa II – Titus [87/8 CE]), 133/4 CE.
Obv: 'Sma' (abbreviating Simon; Paleo-Hebrew). Seven-branched palm tree, two bunches of dates.
Rev: 'Year two of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew). Grape vine leaf on tendril. Undertype portrait of Titus visible.
Ref: Hendin GBC2, 160a (this coin illustrated).
Prov: Ex David Hendin Collection (w/ his tag), Goldberg Sale 21 (15-17 2003, Pre-Long Beach Auction), Lot 1607; CNG e-538 (10 May 2023), Lot 244.
Also: NY Sale 48 (14 Jan 2020), Lot 90; Goldberg 116 (2 Jun 2020), Lot 894; CNG e-486 (24 Feb 2021), Lot 245; NY Sale 54 (11 Jan 2022), Lot 105.
Notes: A fascinating overstrike with visible Flavian bust, probably a “Judaea Capta” issue of Agrippa II struck in Caesarea Paneas, 75/6 CE. In my opinion, the undertype is RPC II 2285 & the bust of Titus is a die match to ex. 7 (ex Galst).Curtis JJ07/22/23 at 13:15Serendipity: Very scholarly catalogued.
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Olympia, Elis AR Obol, Hera & Eagle (BCD Olympia 126 = HGC 472) Photo Credit: Elsen [LINK].
Greek (Classical). Olympia, Elis AR Obol (12mm, 0.86g, 5h), 105th Olympiad, c. 360 BCE.
Obv: Head of Hera or the nymph Olympia to right.
Rev: F / A (to l. & r.). Eagle w/ closed wings standing right.
Ref: BCD Olympia 126 (this coin); Hoover, HGC (5) 472 (this coin illustrated).
Prov: Ex BCD Collection BCD Collection (Leu 90 [Zurich, 10 May 2004], Lot 126 [LINK];
Mar Bar (1921-2015) Collection (Elsen 155 (16 Jun 2023), Lot 140 [LINK]).
Notes: I’m not sure of the significance of this disagreement, but Oliver Hoover (HGC) identifies the obverse figure as Hera; Alan S. Walker (BCD Olympia) calls her “the eponymous nymph Olympia” (both describing this specimen).
ASW comments (p. 63) that he IDs those wearing a stephane as Hera, those without (hair in rolls) as Olympia. Importantly, there is an AR Stater w/ a Zeus obv. & the nymph on the rev. (BCD Olympia 118 [LINK], pp. 52-3), along w/ a rev. inscribed OΛYMΠIA, apparently naming her. ASW writes: "Both the legend and the lack of the stephane prove that she's not Hera: she reappears, in a more mature and commanding way, on the contemporary issues of the Hera mint (see below, lots 122-127)" [i.e., including my coin, 126].Curtis JJ07/22/23 at 13:12Serendipity: Curtis is always a masterclass in coin cataloging.
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Aelius As PannoniaObv.
L AELIUS CAESAR
Bare Head to Right
Rev.
TR POT COS II
PANNO-NIA (Across field)
SC
Pannonia standing facing, head left, holding standard
24mm 9.05g
RIC 2661 (Hadrian)ancientdave07/22/23 at 05:57Curtis JJ: Outstanding portrait & cool reverse (horizontal le...
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Claudius Cistophorus Claudius and Fortuna in TempleObv.
TI CLAVD CAES AVG
Bare head of Claudius to left
Rev.
COM – ASI
Distyle temple of Roma, within Claudius on left being crowned by Fortuna on right
ROM ET AVG on temple frieze
26mm 10.26gm
RIC 120 (Pergamum) RPC 2221ancientdave07/22/23 at 05:55Curtis JJ: great coin!
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Thessaly, Phalanna AE Chalkous, Zeus Peloris & Nymph (Ex BCD Collection)Thessaly, Phalanna AE Chalkous (14mm, 2.71g, 12h), mid-late 4th cent. BCE.
Obv: ΛΟ below [ΠΕΛΟΡΙΣ, fragmentary]. Head of Zeus Peloris right.
Rev: ΦΑΛΑ to right. Head of nymph right.
Ref: BCD Thessaly II 589.3; cf. BCD Thessaly I 1259.2; Rogers 455; Papaevangelou-Genakos 16.
Prov: Ex Tom Mann (Frascatius), previously BCD Collection (w/ collector tags), acq. “V. ex Thess. Nov. 1991, Sfr. 120.—”; prob. from CH8.132: “Phalanna (?), Greece, 1991” Hoard of 600+ Phalanna AE.
Notes: A scarce type (w/ many rare sub-types), very rare before the BCD Coll. was dispersed, many of which likely came from the CH8.132, Phalanna 1991 Hoard, which may correspond to his tickets for coins "ex. Thess." c. "1991" (perhaps the hoard report came from Lorber via BCD?).
The fragmentary ΛΟ (from ΠΕΛΟΡΙΣ) is actually a substantial obv. inscription for these. Most have no obv. legend; it seems to never be complete. Combined with the lovely deep blueish patina, a very nice example of this type despite the wear.Curtis JJ07/22/23 at 05:05Virgil H: Very nice
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Boiotia, Tanagra AR Obol, Shield & Horse (BCD Boiotia 277) Greek (Classical). Boiotia, Tanagra AR Obol (8.5-11mm, 0.90g), early-mid 4th century BCE.
Obv: Boiotian shield.
Rev: T / A (above l./below r.). Forepart of rearing horse right; all within incuse concave circle with curved edge.
Ref: BCD Boiotia 277 (this coin); see also SNG Cop 230; Head, Boeotia p. 52; Dewing 1499.
Prov: Ex BCD Collection (Triton IX [10 Jan 2006], Lot 277 [LINK]); HJB 223 (22 Jun 2023), Lot 67 [LINK] (corr.; die match to, not ex, V. Luneau, Platt 27 Mar 1922, 494).Curtis JJ07/22/23 at 05:03Virgil H: I love this one
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Olympia, Elis AR Obol, Hera & Eagle (BCD Olympia 126 = HGC 472) Photo Credit: Elsen [LINK].
Greek (Classical). Olympia, Elis AR Obol (12mm, 0.86g, 5h), 105th Olympiad, c. 360 BCE.
Obv: Head of Hera or the nymph Olympia to right.
Rev: F / A (to l. & r.). Eagle w/ closed wings standing right.
Ref: BCD Olympia 126 (this coin); Hoover, HGC (5) 472 (this coin illustrated).
Prov: Ex BCD Collection BCD Collection (Leu 90 [Zurich, 10 May 2004], Lot 126 [LINK];
Mar Bar (1921-2015) Collection (Elsen 155 (16 Jun 2023), Lot 140 [LINK]).
Notes: I’m not sure of the significance of this disagreement, but Oliver Hoover (HGC) identifies the obverse figure as Hera; Alan S. Walker (BCD Olympia) calls her “the eponymous nymph Olympia” (both describing this specimen).
ASW comments (p. 63) that he IDs those wearing a stephane as Hera, those without (hair in rolls) as Olympia. Importantly, there is an AR Stater w/ a Zeus obv. & the nymph on the rev. (BCD Olympia 118 [LINK], pp. 52-3), along w/ a rev. inscribed OΛYMΠIA, apparently naming her. ASW writes: "Both the legend and the lack of the stephane prove that she's not Hera: she reappears, in a more mature and commanding way, on the contemporary issues of the Hera mint (see below, lots 122-127)" [i.e., including my coin, 126].Curtis JJ07/22/23 at 05:03Virgil H: Very nice and interesting writeup
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Faustina Jr. Sestertius FecunditasObv.
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Draped bust right
Rev.
FECVNDITAS
S C
Empress as Fecunditas holding scepter in right hand, infant in left hand
RIC 1638
ancientdave07/22/23 at 04:56Virgil H: Nice portrait here, too
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Trajan Dupondius Felicitas 2Obv.
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI P P
Laureate, draped bust to right
Rev.
SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS
S C
28mm 22.10g
RIC 674ancientdave07/22/23 at 04:56Virgil H: Nice portrait
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Aelius As PannoniaObv.
L AELIUS CAESAR
Bare Head to Right
Rev.
TR POT COS II
PANNO-NIA (Across field)
SC
Pannonia standing facing, head left, holding standard
24mm 9.05g
RIC 2661 (Hadrian)ancientdave07/22/23 at 04:55Virgil H: Very nice
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Titus Lugdunum Dupondius PaxObv.
T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR
Laureate head to right
Rev.
PAX AVG
S C
Pax standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar with patera, holding branch and caduceus in other hand
77-78 A.D.
27mm 11.67g
RIC 1261ancientdave07/22/23 at 04:54Virgil H: Beautiful
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00022 Bull Protome Facing Left, Dolphin above, and Bridled Horse Facing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: bull head and neck l., head turned to face the viewer, dolphin facing l. above. All within a border of dots.
Rev: ΛΑ upwards, head and neck of bridled horse r. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 462/1 - 460 BC1; Weight: .6g; Diameter: 10mm: Die axis: 90º; References, for example: Herrmann Group III A Obolen; Liampi 1996, p. 104 no. 16 (V8 - R10), pl. 4 no. 31, 32, and 33; SNG München 44; BCD Thessaly I 1106; BCD Thessaly II 146; HGC 4, 476.
Notes:
1This is the date given in BCD Thessaly I.
Provenance: Ex. Nomos AG Obolos 28 Lot 127 July 2, 2023
Photo Credits: Nomos AG
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello07/22/23 at 04:52Virgil H: Lovely coin, great addition
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Judaea, Gadara or Syria Pompeian eraBust of young Herakles left, club over shoulder.
Rostrum (ship's ram) right; above L A (Year one), below PΩMHΣ in two lines; all within wreath.
Military mint in Syria or Gadara; 64, 63 BCE
7.23g
Spijkerman 1 (Gadara); HGC 10, 381.
Very Rare.
Ex-Nummitra Auction 3, lot 897 (misattributed as Antony)
From "Coinage in the Roman Provinces Conference"
https://numismatics.org/pocketchange/rbw1/
In 64/3 BC Roman troops under Pompey liberated the Greek cities in Judaea conquered by Alexander Jannaeus. Pompey personally supervised the reconstruction of Gadara. In commemoration of this event the people of Gadara established the year 64/3 BC as the beginning of a new era for their history, in substitution for the Seleukid era.
Seyrig and Spijkerman attributed this type to the city of Gadara in the Decapolis, however, Kushnir-Stein, followed by Kindler and Meshorer, rejected that based on style, flan manufacture, and find locations. Most of the coins of this type have been found in Lebanon leading Meshorer to place them in the Iturean section of Sofaer, however, they lack the typical monograms and legends found on other Iturean coins leaving their exact origin still unknown. Kindler did not include this variant in his typology of Iturean coinage.Jay GT407/22/23 at 04:51Virgil H: Fascinating writeup
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A. Overstrike: Bar Kochba AE over Flavian AE, Hendin Plate CoinPhoto Credit: NYS (edited).
Judaea, Bar Kochba Rebellion AE Middle Bronze (25mm, 9.88 g, 6h; undertype Agrippa II – Titus [87/8 CE]), 133/4 CE.
Obv: 'Sma' (abbreviating Simon; Paleo-Hebrew). Seven-branched palm tree, two bunches of dates.
Rev: 'Year two of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew). Grape vine leaf on tendril. Undertype portrait of Titus visible.
Ref: Hendin GBC2, 160a (this coin illustrated).
Prov: Ex David Hendin Collection (w/ his tag), Goldberg Sale 21 (15-17 2003, Pre-Long Beach Auction), Lot 1607; CNG e-538 (10 May 2023), Lot 244.
Also: NY Sale 48 (14 Jan 2020), Lot 90; Goldberg 116 (2 Jun 2020), Lot 894; CNG e-486 (24 Feb 2021), Lot 245; NY Sale 54 (11 Jan 2022), Lot 105.
Notes: A fascinating overstrike with visible Flavian bust, probably a “Judaea Capta” issue of Agrippa II struck in Caesarea Paneas, 75/6 CE. In my opinion, the undertype is RPC II 2285 & the bust of Titus is a die match to ex. 7 (ex Galst).Curtis JJ07/21/23 at 22:16Jay GT4: This is a great overstrike
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Alexander III AV Stater (Pregnant Nike?)Greek (Hellenistic). Kings of Macedon, Alexander III "The Great" (336-323 BCE) AV Stater (19mm, 8.48g, ~12h). Uncertain mint (Salamis?), struck c. 325-310 BCE.
Obv: Head of Athena right wearing Corinthian helmet with crest.
Rev: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ / ΗΔΟ. Nike standing l. holding wreath in r. hand, stylis in l. Eagle below l., monogram r.
Ref: Price 797 (Uncertain Greek/Macedon); Müller 184 (Aphytis).
Prov: Ex-Morton & Eden Auction 104, Lot 44 (London at Sotheby's, 14 Nov 2019)
Notes: Based on the eagle I would lean toward Salamis, but there's little evidence one way or the other. As Reid Goldsborough aptly noted, "Nike is typically svelte, but on some varieties she looks as if she could be pregnant (see Price 797)"![LINK].Curtis JJ07/21/23 at 10:37*Alex: Superb coin.
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Magnentius VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES from Arles...ex War of 1812 veteranMagnentius
A.D. 350-3
22x24mm 4.5g
DN MAGNEN-TIVS PF AVG; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind bust.
VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES; two Victories holding wreath inscribed with VOT V MVLT X.
In ex. SPAR
RIC VIII Arles 167
This Magnentius is from the collection of Daniel Turner (1794- 1850) who was a War of 1812 veteran. At the age of 14, Turner started his Navy career. In 1813, he was promoted to Lieutenant and joined Oliver Perry’s squadron and commanded the brig Caledonia in the Battle of Lake Erie. On September 10, 1813, Turner’s suppressive fire for Perry's flagship Lawrence was so impressive and effective, that he earned a Congressional medal and a sword from the State of New York. He eventually commanded the USS Constitution in 1839 and served in the Navy until his sudden death in 1850. His collection, which included 292 Ancient Greek, Roman, medieval, and Islamic coins, stayed in his family until it was sold at auction in 2015.
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/crew/daniel-turner/
his handwritten description is pictured
The mintmark SPAR, coincidentally, is also a Navy term for a pole used to support the sail or a type of deck-- spar deck.
Victor C07/21/23 at 00:11Ken W2: Wow, nice coin and way cool provenance!
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GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander I Balas, AR Tetradrachm (Antioch on the Orontes mint)Seleukid Empire, Alexander I Balas AR Tetradrachm. Antioch on the Orontes, circa 151-146 BC. Diademed head right / Zeus Nikephoros seated to left, holding sceptre; BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY to left, monogram in exergue. SC 1781q; HGC 9, 875a. 16.80g, 30mm, 1h.
Ex Roma Numismatics Auction XXI (Day 1), 24th March 2021, Lot 303.
Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 7, 24th October 2020, Lot 1366.
Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 2, 11th May 2018, Lot 155.Paulus J07/20/23 at 17:12*Alex: Beautiful portrait, great reverse too.
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00022 Bull Protome Facing Left, Dolphin above, and Bridled Horse Facing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: bull head and neck l., head turned to face the viewer, dolphin facing l. above. All within a border of dots.
Rev: ΛΑ upwards, head and neck of bridled horse r. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 462/1 - 460 BC1; Weight: .6g; Diameter: 10mm: Die axis: 90º; References, for example: Herrmann Group III A Obolen; Liampi 1996, p. 104 no. 16 (V8 - R10), pl. 4 no. 31, 32, and 33; SNG München 44; BCD Thessaly I 1106; BCD Thessaly II 146; HGC 4, 476.
Notes:
1This is the date given in BCD Thessaly I.
Provenance: Ex. Nomos AG Obolos 28 Lot 127 July 2, 2023
Photo Credits: Nomos AG
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello07/20/23 at 00:05Curtis JJ: Great design! A worthy addition to the collection
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00022 Bull Protome Facing Left, Dolphin above, and Bridled Horse Facing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: bull head and neck l., head turned to face the viewer, dolphin facing l. above. All within a border of dots.
Rev: ΛΑ upwards, head and neck of bridled horse r. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 462/1 - 460 BC1; Weight: .6g; Diameter: 10mm: Die axis: 90º; References, for example: Herrmann Group III A Obolen; Liampi 1996, p. 104 no. 16 (V8 - R10), pl. 4 no. 31, 32, and 33; SNG München 44; BCD Thessaly I 1106; BCD Thessaly II 146; HGC 4, 476.
Notes:
1This is the date given in BCD Thessaly I.
Provenance: Ex. Nomos AG Obolos 28 Lot 127 July 2, 2023
Photo Credits: Nomos AG
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello07/19/23 at 23:40Jay GT4: Great detail on a tiny coin
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RPC 1656 Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Drachm, 2.94g
Caesarea (Cappadocia) mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟΥ ΥΙΟϹ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: ƐΥΘΗΝΙΑ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗ ƐΤ Θ; Eutheria/Abundantia std., r., holding two corn-ears in r. hand
RPC 1656 (3 spec.).
Acquired from David Connors, June 2023
Vespasian's Cappadocian silver issues were struck in two distinct styles: Roman (six o'clock die axis) and 'local' (twelve o'clock die axis). Unsurprisingly, the Roman style coins were struck at Rome and sent to Cappadocia to help supplement the locally produced pieces. The majority of Cappadocia's silver coins were struck locally, very likely in Caesarea. Whether 'Roman' or 'local', all Cappadocian silver was produced at nearly 50% fineness. This rare drachm struck for Domitian Caesar in 'local' style features Eutheria the goddess or personified spirit (daimona) of prosperity and abundance.David Atherton07/19/23 at 19:22Jay GT4: Great Eastern portrait
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