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Constantine II VIRTVS AVGG NN from Trier...unofficial issueConstantine II
Circa A.D. 340
13x14mm 1.5gm
[????] CONSINNITVS AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right.
[VIRTVS] IVGG NN; Virtus standing holding spear and resting hand on shield.
In ex. TRP
unofficial issue copying a Trier coinVictor C06/27/23 at 13:44Laurentius: A beautiful example of these special editions!
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BYZANTINE, JUSTINIAN I, AR Anonymous Half-Siliqua, struck c.530 at ConstantinopleObverse: No legend. Helmeted and draped bust of Constantinopolis facing right.
Reverse: Large K within pelleted circle.
Diameter: 15mm | Weight: 0.7gms | Die Axis: 12
Bendall, Anonymous, 8c. | Vagi 3051
Not in SBCV or DOC*Alex06/27/23 at 01:52Simon: Nice Coin.
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Kingdom of Paphlagonia, Pylaimenes II/III Euergetes 133-103 BC
AE 18 mm, 3.190 grams, 0 degrees
O: bull head facing
R: winged caduceus, BAΣIΛEΩΣ downward on right, ΠYΛAIMENOY / EYEPΓETOY in two downward lines on the left
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Very fine. Unknown Paphlagonian mint. This one has a great bull and well centered reverse. This is second of two coins of this type in my gallery. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, May 2023Virgil H06/27/23 at 00:32Tracy Aiello: Great coin!
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Alexander III the Great Lifetime Issue AR Tetradrachm Damascus MintKINGS of MACEDON.
Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC.
AR Tetradrachm , Damascus mint. Struck under Menon or Menes, circa 330-323 BC.
Obverse : Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Reverse : Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; AP (monogram)X in left field; below throne, four pellets between struts, ΔA below. Price 3200. Iridescent tone, some marks. Near VF.
26.5 MM W: 16.98 Gr Die Axis : 12h.
The Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam06/26/23 at 20:51Jay GT4: Great addition Sam!
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RIC 1092 VespasianÆ Dupondius, 12.58g
Rome mint, 79 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN COS VIIII; Head of Vespasian, radiate, l.
Rev: CERES AVGVST; S C in field; Ceres stg. l., with corn ears and poppy and sceptre
RIC 1092 (R). BMC p. 177 ||. BNC -.
Acquired from Classic World Coins, May 2023.
Vespasian's bronze issue struck in 79 (between 1 January and 24 June) was very brief, likely owing to his death in June. Consequently, all the coins from the issue are extremely rare. Only one reverse type is recorded for the dupondii - the standing Ceres, carried-over from previous bronze issues. Missing from both the BM and Paris collections. David Atherton06/26/23 at 13:17Jay GT4: Very nice David, Congrats
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0 - Severus Alexander as Caesar - AR DenariusSeverus Alexander as Caesar. Rome Mint.
obv: " M AUR ALEXANDER CAES "
Bare head right, draped.
rev: " PIETAS AUG " - Priestly Implements.rexesq06/25/23 at 16:07Callimachus: Nice portrait.
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Orodes IV2nd half of 2nd century AD
AE Drachm, 14 mm, 2.70 grams, 0 degrees
O: Bust facing forward, wearing diadem band, with large hair tuft on top and sides of head; pellet border
R: Bust of Artemis left, wearing low tiara with crest of dots; to right, anchor with one crossbar on top; pellet border
Ref: van’t Haaff 17.2.1-1b
Ex-Heritage Auction #232322 Lot 61179 (part of), June 2023; Ex-Tony Nozar collectionVirgil H06/25/23 at 14:40*Alex: Nice coin, my favourite of the three you posted.
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aA3. RSC 1a. AR Denarius. CONCORDIA AVGGAR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. Draped bust right PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE
Rev. Concordia standing left holding patera and sceptre CONCORDIA AVGG.
RIC 269
An unusual variant of a common type featuring the common CONCORDIA AVGG reverse with the first obverse type of Plautilla featuring a youthful portrait (type A) and the PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE (a) legend. LordBest06/25/23 at 06:05okidoki: great looks
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Kings of Macedon, Kassander319 - 297 BC
AE 20, 6.584 grams, 30 degrees
Macedonia, Pella or Amphipolis minted from 306 - 297 BC
O: Head of Herakles right wearing lion skin head dress
R: KAΣΣANΔPOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, horseman riding right, raising right hand in salute, star right, Λ below, T between forelegs
Ref: SNG Alpha Bank 912 ff., SNG München 999, SNG Cop 1144, HGC 3.1 992
Notes: aVF, dark patina, porosity, scratches
Ex- Forum Ancient Coins, May 2023; TMC (Tom Maus Coins, Johnson City, NY)Virgil H06/24/23 at 20:40Jay GT4: Nice one
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.04.09 corr.Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 13.19g, 26.27mm, 0°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC
Bust, laureate, r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP AVR.GALL(OV) - NIKOPOLI / PROC IC
Athena, helmeted, in long girded double chiton, stg. facing, head l., resting with
raised l. hand on long spear, shield behind, holding in extended r. hand patera
over burning altar
ref.: a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1296 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.14.4.9 corr. (same dies, writes VP AV and
NIKOPOLIT)
VFJochen06/23/23 at 21:01Virgil H: Nice one
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RIC 0012 Titus DenariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII
Trophy, below, captive kneeling right
Rome after July 1, 79 CE
3.25g
RIC 12 (R)
Ex-Praefectus
Mis-attributed as the more common Second issue RIC 30, this is the rarer First issue missing PP at the end of the obverse legend. Worn but lovely portrait of the new Emperor with nice toning. Very handsome coin in hand. I believe these are now convincingly attributed as Judaea Capta coins.Jay GT406/23/23 at 16:49*Alex: Great find! Well done.
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RIC 0012 Titus DenariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII
Trophy, below, captive kneeling right
Rome after July 1, 79 CE
3.25g
RIC 12 (R)
Ex-Praefectus
Mis-attributed as the more common Second issue RIC 30, this is the rarer First issue missing PP at the end of the obverse legend. Worn but lovely portrait of the new Emperor with nice toning. Very handsome coin in hand. I believe these are now convincingly attributed as Judaea Capta coins.Jay GT406/23/23 at 10:39Jay GT4: Thanks David for spotting the typo, I had it corre...
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RIC 0012 Titus DenariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII
Trophy, below, captive kneeling right
Rome after July 1, 79 CE
3.25g
RIC 12 (R)
Ex-Praefectus
Mis-attributed as the more common Second issue RIC 30, this is the rarer First issue missing PP at the end of the obverse legend. Worn but lovely portrait of the new Emperor with nice toning. Very handsome coin in hand. I believe these are now convincingly attributed as Judaea Capta coins.Jay GT406/23/23 at 07:07David Atherton: Super rarity! Should be RIC 12 though?
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2021) 8.23.01.10 corr.Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 28, 11.99g, 27.71mm, 345°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. AVT K M OPPELLI CEV[H] - MAKRINOC
Laureate heasd r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGINO - V.NI - KOPOLITWN PR / [OC ICTR]
Zeus in himation enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and
holding in extended r. hand patera; without eagle
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1722
b) Varbanov 3538
c) Hristova//Hoeft/Jekov (2023) No. 8.23.1.10 corr. (legend break after V NI not mentioned)
S+, dark green patinaJochen06/23/23 at 05:30Virgil H: Nice patina
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RIC 0102 Titus denariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Laureate head of Titus right
TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
Captives, two back to back, seated either side of trophy, woman on left, man on right.
Rome, January 1- June 30, 80 CE
2.73g
RIC 102 (C); Hendin 6615
One interpretation is that this coin was Issued to commemorate a victory in Britain by Agricola, in connection with Titus' 15th imperial acclamation. However, there is no evidence for this supposed British Victory on any other coin of Titus. Hendin classifies this as a Judaea Capta issue, which is understandable given the iconography. When considered together with the entirety of Titus' coinage, it becomes apparent this is in fact a Jewish war commemorative.
Worn, but with a lovely old cabinet patina.
Ex-C. Euston from an old European collection, with ticket.
Jay GT406/23/23 at 05:26Virgil H: Interesting imagery
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RIC 0012 Titus DenariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII
Trophy, below, captive kneeling right
Rome after July 1, 79 CE
3.25g
RIC 12 (R)
Ex-Praefectus
Mis-attributed as the more common Second issue RIC 30, this is the rarer First issue missing PP at the end of the obverse legend. Worn but lovely portrait of the new Emperor with nice toning. Very handsome coin in hand. I believe these are now convincingly attributed as Judaea Capta coins.Jay GT406/23/23 at 05:22Virgil H: Very nice
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Greek Coins
LOKRIS. Lokri Opuntii. Obol (Circa 370-350 BC). Obv: ΟΠΟΝ. Amphora with grape bunch and ivy wreath hanging from mouth. Rev: Sixteen-rayed star. BCD Lokris 27-38; HGC 4, 1003. Ex BCD Collection. Condition: Good very fine. Weight: 0.77 g. Diameter: 11 mm.paul188806/21/23 at 11:20Anaximander: Impressive clarity of devices and legends, so rare...
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Kingdom of Paphlagonia, Pylaimenes II/III Euergetes 133-103 BC
AE 18 mm, 3.190 grams, 0 degrees
O: bull head facing
R: winged caduceus, BAΣIΛEΩΣ downward on right, ΠYΛAIMENOY / EYEPΓETOY in two downward lines on the left
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Very fine. Unknown Paphlagonian mint. This one has a great bull and well centered reverse. This is second of two coins of this type in my gallery. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, May 2023Virgil H06/21/23 at 11:15Anaximander: The bull is eyeing YOU.
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Kingdom of PaphlagoniaPylaimenes II. / III. Euergetes
Circa 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Numismatik Naumann Auction 127, Lot 230, April 2023Virgil H06/21/23 at 10:54Serendipity: Wonderful!
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Kingdom of Paphlagonia, Pylaimenes II/III Euergetes 133-103 BC
AE 18 mm, 3.190 grams, 0 degrees
O: bull head facing
R: winged caduceus, BAΣIΛEΩΣ downward on right, ΠYΛAIMENOY / EYEPΓETOY in two downward lines on the left
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Very fine. Unknown Paphlagonian mint. This one has a great bull and well centered reverse. This is second of two coins of this type in my gallery. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, May 2023Virgil H06/21/23 at 10:50Serendipity: This is excellent!
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aA3. RSC 1a. AR Denarius. CONCORDIA AVGGAR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. Draped bust right PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE
Rev. Concordia standing left holding patera and sceptre CONCORDIA AVGG.
RIC 269
An unusual variant of a common type featuring the common CONCORDIA AVGG reverse with the first obverse type of Plautilla featuring a youthful portrait (type A) and the PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE (a) legend. LordBest06/20/23 at 00:43Serendipity: Sharply struck on good metal!
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RIC 418 DomitianÆ As, 12.26g
Rome mint, 85 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER P P; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: SALVTI above, AVGVSTI below; S C in field; Altar
RIC 418 (R2). BMC 366A. BNC -.
Acquired from Jetons Canada, eBay, May 2023.
The SALVTI AVGVSTI altar type was first introduced on Domitian's aes coinage in 84 after a brief hiatus of the Senatorial mint's production in 82-83, presumably for re-organisational purposes. The structure on the reverse has been traditionally described as an altar, however, Marvin Tameanko has convincingly argued it is actually a sacellum, or small shrine. He states the steps at the base leading to two doors with handles are overwhelming evidence that the structure was much larger than an altar. As far as the shrine's significance - H. Mattingly in BMCRE II interprets the type as commemorating the Senate's dedication of an altar shrine celebrating Domitian's safe return from the Germanic Wars of 82-83. Alternately, the shrine may have been dedicated as an appeal to Salus for the emperor's continued good health. In any case, no trace of the shrine has survived antiquity. This as struck during the last bronze issue of 85 is a rare variety of the type with a RIC frequency rating of 'R2'. Missing from the Paris collection.David Atherton06/19/23 at 12:53Jay GT4: Bold portrait
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aA3. RSC 1a. AR Denarius. CONCORDIA AVGGAR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. Draped bust right PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE
Rev. Concordia standing left holding patera and sceptre CONCORDIA AVGG.
RIC 269
An unusual variant of a common type featuring the common CONCORDIA AVGG reverse with the first obverse type of Plautilla featuring a youthful portrait (type A) and the PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE (a) legend. LordBest06/19/23 at 08:48David Atherton: Beautiful coin.
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S.947 Eadwald (Lul)Penny of Eadwald, king of East Anglia, ca. 798
Moneyer: Lul
Mint: Unknown
S. 947
N. 432
Naismith E3
O: REX/+EADVA/LD
R: +L V L
Nothing is known about Eadwald, who was king in East Anglia for a short time after the death of Offa of Mercia. Mercia had dominated East Anglia, but a dysnastic struggle after Offa's death seems to have allowed an independent East Anglia to re-emerge. It would not last, and within a few years it was again a Mercian protectorate.
We don't know who Eadwald was or when exactly he lived. He did produce coins, and these very rare pieces give insight into an otherwise forgotten period.
Ex- Lockdales 162 (lot 1496), CNG 97 (lot 983), J Cross, Spink 211 (lot 70), EMC 2011.0178St. George's Collection06/19/23 at 02:35Virgil H: So beautiful
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aA3. RSC 1a. AR Denarius. CONCORDIA AVGGAR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. Draped bust right PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE
Rev. Concordia standing left holding patera and sceptre CONCORDIA AVGG.
RIC 269
An unusual variant of a common type featuring the common CONCORDIA AVGG reverse with the first obverse type of Plautilla featuring a youthful portrait (type A) and the PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE (a) legend. LordBest06/18/23 at 13:44vindelicus: Great coin.
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Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 A.D.)EGYPT, Alexandria
BI Tetradrachm
O: ΑΝΤⲰNINOC CЄΒ ЄΥCЄΒ Laureate head right.
R:L - Ζ Athena Stathmia standing front, head to left, holding scales in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; at feet to right, shield.
Alexandria Mint RY 7 = 143/4
23mm
13.95g
Dattari (Savio) 2178. Emmett 1372.7. K&G 35.198. RPC IV.4 online 13508.
Published on Wildwinds!Mat06/18/23 at 02:05Randygeki(h2): Oh cool. That's a really nice tet Mat! Great ...
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aA3. RSC 1a. AR Denarius. CONCORDIA AVGGAR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. Draped bust right PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE
Rev. Concordia standing left holding patera and sceptre CONCORDIA AVGG.
RIC 269
An unusual variant of a common type featuring the common CONCORDIA AVGG reverse with the first obverse type of Plautilla featuring a youthful portrait (type A) and the PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE (a) legend. LordBest06/17/23 at 17:41Virgil H: Lovely
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aA3. RSC 1a. AR Denarius. CONCORDIA AVGGAR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. Draped bust right PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE
Rev. Concordia standing left holding patera and sceptre CONCORDIA AVGG.
RIC 269
An unusual variant of a common type featuring the common CONCORDIA AVGG reverse with the first obverse type of Plautilla featuring a youthful portrait (type A) and the PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE (a) legend. LordBest06/17/23 at 12:21Joe Sermarini: Amazing portrait!
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Kingdom of Paphlagonia, Pylaimenes II/III Euergetes 133-103 BC
AE 18 mm, 3.190 grams, 0 degrees
O: bull head facing
R: winged caduceus, BAΣIΛEΩΣ downward on right, ΠYΛAIMENOY / EYEPΓETOY in two downward lines on the left
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Very fine. Unknown Paphlagonian mint. This one has a great bull and well centered reverse. This is second of two coins of this type in my gallery. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, May 2023Virgil H06/17/23 at 11:09v-drome: Really nice!!!
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S.947 Eadwald (Lul)Penny of Eadwald, king of East Anglia, ca. 798
Moneyer: Lul
Mint: Unknown
S. 947
N. 432
Naismith E3
O: REX/+EADVA/LD
R: +L V L
Nothing is known about Eadwald, who was king in East Anglia for a short time after the death of Offa of Mercia. Mercia had dominated East Anglia, but a dysnastic struggle after Offa's death seems to have allowed an independent East Anglia to re-emerge. It would not last, and within a few years it was again a Mercian protectorate.
We don't know who Eadwald was or when exactly he lived. He did produce coins, and these very rare pieces give insight into an otherwise forgotten period.
Ex- Lockdales 162 (lot 1496), CNG 97 (lot 983), J Cross, Spink 211 (lot 70), EMC 2011.0178St. George's Collection06/15/23 at 22:48*Alex: Superb coin.
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Arcadius GLORIA REIPVBLICE from ThessalonicaArcadius
A.D. 384- 388
12mm 1.1gm
D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
GLORIA REIPVBLICE; campgate with windows and two turrets; Γ in left.
In ex. TES
RIC IX Thessalonica 62
Windows in campgate
Victor C06/15/23 at 21:50Virgil H: Very nice
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2021) 8.26.36.08Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.49g, 26.5mm, 210!
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVR - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, daped and cuirassed, seen from before, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV - NIKOPOLITWN PRC(sic!)
in l. field one below the other ICT / R, in r. field ON
Homonoia in long garment and mantle, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm
cornucopiae and in extended r. hand patera; over l. shoulder unknown object
(misunderstood hair braid?)
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.26.36.8 (same dies)
scarce, F/F+
Jochen06/15/23 at 11:35Anaximander: So many of these large module Nikopolis coins (pen...
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S.6106 Phase I Hiberno-NorsePhase I Hiberno-Norse penny ca. 995-1020
In the name of Æthelred II
Moneyer: Faeremin
Mint: Dublin
S.6106
Phase I
O: +ÆDELRÆD RE+ AIGO
R: +FÆREMIN MO DYFLI
This coin does not name Sihtric, but was probably of his time. The obverse names Æthelred but the reverse has the Dublin signature.
Ex- G Schinke, Noonans 259 (lot 515), Good Money Collection, BaldwinsSt. George's Collection06/15/23 at 11:33Anaximander: Love this! Peck marks just add character. And the...
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S.947 Eadwald (Lul)Penny of Eadwald, king of East Anglia, ca. 798
Moneyer: Lul
Mint: Unknown
S. 947
N. 432
Naismith E3
O: REX/+EADVA/LD
R: +L V L
Nothing is known about Eadwald, who was king in East Anglia for a short time after the death of Offa of Mercia. Mercia had dominated East Anglia, but a dysnastic struggle after Offa's death seems to have allowed an independent East Anglia to re-emerge. It would not last, and within a few years it was again a Mercian protectorate.
We don't know who Eadwald was or when exactly he lived. He did produce coins, and these very rare pieces give insight into an otherwise forgotten period.
Ex- Lockdales 162 (lot 1496), CNG 97 (lot 983), J Cross, Spink 211 (lot 70), EMC 2011.0178St. George's Collection06/15/23 at 11:30Anaximander: Oh, my! Such a rarity, with great eye appeal..
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Constantine I SARMATIA DEVICTA from ArlesConstantine I
A.D. 322-323
19mm 3.0g
CONSTAN-•TINVS AVG; laureate head right.
SARMATIA DEVICTA; Victory advancing r., holding trophy, palm branch, spurning captive std. on ground to right.
In ex. S✶AR
RIC VII Arles 257
There is a dot in the obverse legend
The Sarmatia coins were issued from London, Lyon, Arles, Trier and Sirmium.
“When Constantine learned that the Sarmatians, who live near Lake Maeotis, had sailed across the Danube and were pillaging his territory, he led his army against them…he killed many, took more prisoners and put the rest to flight.” Zosimus 2:21
"Licinius did not accept the gold coinage on which Constantine emblazoned his victory against the Sarmatians, but melted it down and converted it to other uses, giving no answer to those who faulted him with regard to this than that he did not wish foreign affairs to have a place in domestic business." Petrus Patricius (circa A.D. 500- 565) The Lost History of Peter the Patrician F 208
Victor C06/15/23 at 03:16Victor C: Thanks...It is a pretty sharp example.
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Constantius II campgate from TicinumConstantius II
A.D. 326
19x20mm 3.6g
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; campgate with two turrets and star between them.
in ex. Q crescent T
RIC VII Ticinum 201
Victor C06/15/23 at 03:16Victor C: Yes, this one has nice toned silvering
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Constantine I SARMATIA DEVICTA from TrierConstantine I
A.D. 323-4
18x19mm 3.6g
CONSTANTINVS AVG; laureate head right.
SARMATIA DEVICTA; Victory advancing r., holding trophy, palm branch, spurning captive std. on ground to right.
In ex. STR crescent
RIC VII Trier 435
Victor C06/15/23 at 03:14Victor C: thanks...I managed a nice picture of it
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Roman Imperial: Constantius II as Augustus, AE2.Cyzicus 351-354 A.D. 5.64g - 24.4mm, Axis 12h.
Obv: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO / Γ / SMKΓ - Helmeted soldier left, shield on left arm, spearing fallen horseman; shield on the ground right. Bare-headed and bearded horseman turns to face the
soldier and raises right arm. Γ in left field. Mintmark SMKΓ.
Ref: RIC VIII, 93.
Rated Scarce.
Provenance: Ex Carpe Deim Numismatics. Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli06/15/23 at 02:51Jay GT4: Fantastic coin
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M. Junius Brutus (54 BC)AR Denarius
18.95 mm 3.91 gr.
Obv: LIBERTAS, head right
Rev: No legend, consul L. Junius Brutus walking left between lictors,
preceded by accensus, BRVTVS in exergue
Mint: Rome (54 BC)
RSC I 31; Sydenham 906
[Issued by the assassin-to-be as moneyer five years before Caesar crossed the Rubicon. Perhaps forecasting Brutus becoming one of the lead conspirators, this coin reflects his republican views and in particular celebrates the expulsion of the Tarquins from Rome by his ancestor, L. Junius Brutus, consul in 509 BC, ushering in the republican era.]Ken W206/15/23 at 02:51Jay GT4: Historic!
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RIC 247 Titus VariantÆ As, 9.10g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: VICTORIA AVGVST; S C in field; Victory adv. r., with wreath and palm
RIC 247 var. (rev. legend). BMC -, BNC -.
Acquired from Roman Coin Shop, May 2023.
A unique and unpublished variant of the left facing portrait/Victory advancing type with the reverse legend beginning from the upper right instead of the previously recorded lower left. Although the reverse legend on this specimen is worn, the letter 'V' starting off the legend can clearly be seen below Victory's wreath. RIC II.1 co-author Ian Carradice has been notified of the piece and should assign it as a footnote to RIC 247 in the Addenda and Corrigenda (...variant with reverse legend inscribed from top right, not bottom left).
David Atherton06/14/23 at 12:25Jay GT4: Superb rarity! And even better in hand!
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M. Junius Brutus (54 BC)AR Denarius
18.95 mm 3.91 gr.
Obv: LIBERTAS, head right
Rev: No legend, consul L. Junius Brutus walking left between lictors,
preceded by accensus, BRVTVS in exergue
Mint: Rome (54 BC)
RSC I 31; Sydenham 906
[Issued by the assassin-to-be as moneyer five years before Caesar crossed the Rubicon. Perhaps forecasting Brutus becoming one of the lead conspirators, this coin reflects his republican views and in particular celebrates the expulsion of the Tarquins from Rome by his ancestor, L. Junius Brutus, consul in 509 BC, ushering in the republican era.]Ken W206/14/23 at 09:55David Atherton: Nice example!
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Constantius II campgate from TicinumConstantius II
A.D. 326
19x20mm 3.6g
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; campgate with two turrets and star between them.
in ex. Q crescent T
RIC VII Ticinum 201
Victor C06/13/23 at 22:23Virgil H: Very nice, love the campgates
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Constantine I SARMATIA DEVICTA from TrierConstantine I
A.D. 323-4
18x19mm 3.6g
CONSTANTINVS AVG; laureate head right.
SARMATIA DEVICTA; Victory advancing r., holding trophy, palm branch, spurning captive std. on ground to right.
In ex. STR crescent
RIC VII Trier 435
Victor C06/13/23 at 17:35Laurentius: Yes, a very nice one from the 2. Officina!
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Julius Caesar (64-44 BC)AR Denarius
19.48 mm 3.68 gr.
Obv: No legend, Venus diademed head right, Cupid on shoulder
Rev: No legend, trophy of Gallic arms with two captives at base, on left female in dejection,
on right male with hands bound behind, CAESAR in exergue
Military mint in Spain (46-45 BC)
RSC I 13; Sear HCRI 58; Sydenham 1014
3 reverse die matches in Schaefer’s die study, 10/171Ken W206/13/23 at 01:25Jay GT4: Iconic historical type
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Bowl #8Possibly Iran (Tepe Sialk?)
Iron Age?
10 cm (4") (width)
Description:
Tripod bowl with base extending to same depth as legs, which are slanted outward; one leg is intact, one chipped, and one missing. The bowl bears some similarities to Medvedskaya’s (Iran: Iron Age I) Fig. 4, Sialk 22 and 23. (It is sort of a hybrid of these).
Ex-NY City collection (estate sale)Kamnaskires06/13/23 at 01:24Jay GT4: Interesting piece
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Taras, Calabria 302--228 BC
AR Hemiobol (7.5mm, 0.24g)
O: Scallop shell with seven teeth, within linear border.
R: Two crescents back to back, with two pellets above and below.
Vlasto 1789-91; SNG France 2258-60; Cote 181; HN Italy 926
Very scarce
From the Anders collection; ex Roma Auctions
Enodia06/12/23 at 23:51Jay GT4: Very nice
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Taras, Calabria 302--228 BC
AR Hemiobol (7.5mm, 0.24g)
O: Scallop shell with seven teeth, within linear border.
R: Two crescents back to back, with two pellets above and below.
Vlasto 1789-91; SNG France 2258-60; Cote 181; HN Italy 926
Very scarce
From the Anders collection; ex Roma Auctions
Enodia06/12/23 at 19:19Virgil H: Very pretty little coin
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Taras, Calabria 302--228 BC
AR Hemiobol (7.5mm, 0.24g)
O: Scallop shell with seven teeth, within linear border.
R: Two crescents back to back, with two pellets above and below.
Vlasto 1789-91; SNG France 2258-60; Cote 181; HN Italy 926
Very scarce
From the Anders collection; ex Roma Auctions
Enodia06/12/23 at 19:13Anaximander: Really a very pretty coin.
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RIC 0305 VespasianÆ As, 9.64g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: IVDEA CAPTA; S C in exergue; Palm tree; to r., Judaea std. r. on cuirass, head resting on hand, surrounded by arms
RIC 305 (C). BMC 605. BNC 580. Hendin 1554a.
Acquired from Praefectus Coins, May 2023. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. Auction 154, 17 March 2023, lot 602.
Judaea Capta commemorative coins were struck in all metals, but are quite scarce on the middle bronzes. This as from 71 echoes a similar Judaea Capta denarius struck the previous year. Here IVDEA CAPTA is spelled out, on the denarii only IVDAEA is in exergue (note the different spelling between the two denominations). The cuirass and surrounding pile of arms are also missing from the denarius examples. This as is rated common in RIC but can be most difficult to find in trade.David Atherton06/12/23 at 13:27Jay GT4: Historic type with a good reverse
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Julius Caesar (64-44 BC)AR Denarius
19.48 mm 3.68 gr.
Obv: No legend, Venus diademed head right, Cupid on shoulder
Rev: No legend, trophy of Gallic arms with two captives at base, on left female in dejection,
on right male with hands bound behind, CAESAR in exergue
Military mint in Spain (46-45 BC)
RSC I 13; Sear HCRI 58; Sydenham 1014
3 reverse die matches in Schaefer’s die study, 10/171Ken W206/12/23 at 09:04David Atherton: Handsome coin!
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Tiberius II Constantine, 578 - 582 ADAV Solidus
Constantinople mint
Obv. - Facing bust of Justinian crowned and cuirassed, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy; Dm TIb CONS/ TANT PP AVI
Rev. - Cross potent on three steps; CONOB in exurge
20.76 mm / 4.47 gramscmcdon092306/10/23 at 21:52Virgil H: These are all so beautiful
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.36.19 (rev. only)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-98
AE 18, 3.43g, 17.65mm, 225°
obv. M AVR KAI. - ANTWNINo
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
Concordia stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm cornucopiae and in extended r.
hand patera
ref: a) AMNG I/1, 1501
b) Varbanov 2957
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.18.36.19 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.7.9 (same die)
VF, dark green patinaJochen06/10/23 at 19:28vindelicus: Very nice coin.
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Roman Imperial: Crispus as Caesar, AE FollisTrier 322-323 A.D. 2.60g - 18.8mm, Axis 11h.
Obv: IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES - Laureate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield with captive and trophy motif.
Rev: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS / VO-TIS-XX / • PTR • - Globe on altar inscribed VO-TIS-XX, ✱✱✱ above. Mintmark • PTR •.
Ref: RIC VII, 372, P.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli06/10/23 at 08:57Laurentius: Nice Crispus!
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Roman Imperial: Constantine II as Caesar, AE Follis. Londinium 324-325 A.D. 3.15g - 20.7mm, Axis 6h.
Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS / PLON- Campgate, 5 layers, 2 turrets, ✱ above, no door. Mintmark PLON.
Ref: RIC VII, 296.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli06/09/23 at 04:15Virgil H: Very nice
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Justin I, 518 - 527 ADAV Solidus
Constantinople mint, struck 518 - 519 AD
Obv. - D N IVSTI / NVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy
Rev. - VICTORIA / AVGGG B (officiana), Victory standing left, holding jeweled cross and globus cruciger; star in left field; CONOB in exurge
19.9 mm / 4.47 grams
cmcdon092306/09/23 at 04:14Virgil H: Beautiful
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Heraclius, 610 - 641 ADAV Solidus
Constantinople mint
Obv. - Heraclius (center), Heraclius Constantine (right) and Heraclonas (left), all crowned and wearing chlamys, standing facing, all holding cross on globe.
Rev: - VICTORIA / AVGU and officina letter B (?), cross potent on three steps, monogram in left field, I over B in right field; CONOB in exergue
19.6 mm / 4.32 grams
cmcdon092306/09/23 at 04:13Virgil H: Beautiful
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Greek Coins
LOKRIS. Lokri Opuntii. Obol (Circa 370-350 BC). Obv: ΟΠΟΝ. Amphora with grape bunch and ivy wreath hanging from mouth. Rev: Sixteen-rayed star. BCD Lokris 27-38; HGC 4, 1003. Ex BCD Collection. Condition: Good very fine. Weight: 0.77 g. Diameter: 11 mm.paul188806/09/23 at 04:13Virgil H: Lovely coin
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Justin I, 518 - 527 ADAV Solidus
Constantinople mint, struck 518 - 519 AD
Obv. - D N IVSTI / NVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy
Rev. - VICTORIA / AVGGG B (officiana), Victory standing left, holding jeweled cross and globus cruciger; star in left field; CONOB in exurge
19.9 mm / 4.47 grams
cmcdon092306/08/23 at 12:23Jay GT4: Congrats
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1887-S Victoria Jubilee Head Gold SovereignAustralia, Victoria (1837-1901), Gold Sovereign, 1887-S, DISH S2 R2, SCWC KM 10, Marsh 138, SCBC 3868A, gEF-aUNC, lightly hairlined in fields both sides, edge milled, weight 7.9881g (AGW 0.2355oz), composition 0.917 Au, 0.0125 Ag, 0.0705 Cu, diameter 23.0mm, thickness 1.52mm, die axis 0°, Sydney mint, 1887; obverse VICTORIA D : G :-BRITT : REG : F : D : (Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith), Jubilee tall, crowned, veiled and draped bust left, wearing double pearl drop earring with 13-pearl necklace, Ribbon and Star of the Garter at breast with badge of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India, tiny spread J.E.B. with hooked J raised on shoulder truncation, stops in line with each other, for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, toothed border surrounding; reverse St. George, nude but for crested Attic helmet, paludamentum fastened in front by fibula billowing behind and high-topped boots (calcei equestri), on horse rearing right, with short tail, ending in three strands, with one spur higher up at curve, holding bridle in left hand and short sword in right, looking down, trampling and slaying prostrate dragon to lower right, with broken lance in its side, looking back and up at St. George, broken lance on ground-line to left, tiny WWP raised under lance for Master of the Mint, William Wellesley-Pole, mint mark S at centre of ground-line, 1887 in exergue, tiny B.P. raised to upper right of exergue for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, toothed border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Sovereign Rarities (29 May 2020); ex David Iverson Duplicates Collection (2015); very rare; £2,000.00.Serendipity06/08/23 at 12:22Jay GT4: Dynamic reverse! congrats
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Constantine I SARMATIA DEVICTA from ArlesConstantine I
A.D. 322-323
19mm 3.0g
CONSTAN-•TINVS AVG; laureate head right.
SARMATIA DEVICTA; Victory advancing r., holding trophy, palm branch, spurning captive std. on ground to right.
In ex. S✶AR
RIC VII Arles 257
There is a dot in the obverse legend
The Sarmatia coins were issued from London, Lyon, Arles, Trier and Sirmium.
“When Constantine learned that the Sarmatians, who live near Lake Maeotis, had sailed across the Danube and were pillaging his territory, he led his army against them…he killed many, took more prisoners and put the rest to flight.” Zosimus 2:21
"Licinius did not accept the gold coinage on which Constantine emblazoned his victory against the Sarmatians, but melted it down and converted it to other uses, giving no answer to those who faulted him with regard to this than that he did not wish foreign affairs to have a place in domestic business." Petrus Patricius (circa A.D. 500- 565) The Lost History of Peter the Patrician F 208
Victor C06/07/23 at 22:41Jay GT4: Outstanding eye appeal
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RIC 493 DomitianÆ As, 10.76g
Rome mint, 86 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: MONETA AVGVSTI; S C in field; Moneta stg. l., with scales and cornucopiae
RIC 493 (C3). BMC 389. BNC 418.
Ex Tater's Relics, eBay, 16 May 2023.
In 82 Domitian reformed the coinage by increasing the weight of the gold and fineness of the silver. Production of the bronze coinage was suspended while the mint was reorganised and resumed in 84 with new reverse types and a higher artistic standard. Appropriately, one of the first types struck on the bronze after the coinage reform was Moneta, 'mint goddess of the emperor'. H. Mattingly believes Moneta in this context can be seen as symbolising Domitian's control of the mint and as paymaster to the empire. A fitting reverse design for an emperor who cared so much for his coinage. Mirroring the silver, many of the bronze coins struck in the first year or so after the coinage reform have portraits with an aegis, an extra detail likely due to Domitian's attentive care. Under Domitian Moneta became a regular feature of the coinage and was struck year after year on the As issues. This example from 86 is one of the most common types struck for the as issue that year, perhaps indicating the importance of the reverse message.David Atherton06/07/23 at 22:39Jay GT4: Older looking portrait
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Roman Provincial, Lydia, SaittaTime of the Antonines
138 – 192 AD
AE 20 mm, 4.83 g, 180°
One of my dog coins
O: Laureate-headed bust of Heracles (youthful) wearing lion skin around neck, right
R: ϹΑΙΤΤΗΝΩΝ, Artemis advancing, right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to right at her feet, dog running, right
Ref: RPC Online 8488 (temporary) online; not in Sear Greek Imperial Coins. Hard to find outside RPC online
Ex-Tom Vossen, March 2023Virgil H06/07/23 at 17:40Enodia: Cool!
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Roman Provincial: Vespasian as Caesar, Billon Tetradrachm.Egypt, Alexandria Year 2 = 69-70 A.D. 12.91g - 24mm, Axis 12h.
Obv: AVTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OVEΣPAΣIANOV / LB - Laureate head right, LB in right field.
Rev: AΛEΞANΔPEIA - Alexandria standing left, holding wreath and sceptre.
Ref: Milne 397-399; BMC 243; Paris 1032; Emmett 202; Cologne 273; Dattari (Savio) 354; RPC 2414.
Provenance: Rex Coins. Chris Scarlioli Collection. Added onto the Willdwinds site, January 2022.Christian Scarlioli06/07/23 at 12:24David Atherton: Vespasian's title should be 'Augustus...
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S. 969 Imitation of AlfredViking halfpenny imitating Alfred, king of Wessex 871-899
Londonia type
Moneyer: unknown
Mint: unknown (probably East Anglia)
S. 969
A barbarous halfpenny imitating Alfred's London type. Cf. Mackay Danelaw imitation Ib, 133 (same dies), BNJ 89.
Ex- Davisson eAuction 46 (lot 183), Zabel Collection, C.Rudd FPL 42 (54)St. George's Collection06/04/23 at 22:58Anaximander: An extraordinary coin.
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S.1171 Edward the Confessor (Opi)Penny of Edward the Confessor, king of England 1042-1066
Moneyer: Opi
Mint: Hertford
S. 1171
O: +EDPEARD .RECX:
R: EP. IION HE: ORT: (P A C X in center)
Ex- MH CoinsSt. George's Collection06/04/23 at 22:57Anaximander: Choice!
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A. Plautius denarius 55 BCEA. Plautius.
AED • CVR • S • C downwards to left, A • PLAVTIVS downward to right
Turreted head of Cybele right, wearing cruciform earring, hair in knot, locks falling down neck;
IVDAEVS upward to right, BACCHIVS in exergue.
Bearded male figure (Aristobulus II) kneels right with palm branch in left hand, alongside camel
Rome, 55 BCE.
3.75g
Hendin 6470
Ex-Taters
The very first Judaea Capta type commemorating the defeat of Aristobulus II in trying to usurp the High Priesthood and Kingship from his brother Hyrcanus II.
From Hendin's Guide to Biblical Coins volume 6:
"Bacchus the Jew has been an enigma in numismatics. The most popular opinion is that the figure on the coin represents Aristobulus II, ally of Aretas III, and commemorates Aristobulus' unsuccessful insurrection against both his brother Hyrcanus II and Pompey the Great.
"I suggest that BACCHIVS IVDAEVS is not only half-playful, but tauntingly mean and mischievous as well. There are numerous suggestions that many Romans and Greeks believed the ancient Jewish religion to be a cult of Dionysus, the popular god of grapes and winemaking, feasting, drunken behavior, and ecstasy. Josephus does not discuss any aspects of Bacchus and the Jews, but he mentions that Herod I presented a golden vine to the Temple. It was used to hang donatives of golden grapes and vine leaves and the vine was said to be part of the booty taken to Rome by Titus. Among the important prayers in Judaism, both ancient and modern, are those prayers that call upon the monotheistic God to bless "the fruit of the vine."
Grapes were also one of the seven species listed in Deuteronomy 8:8 as special products of the ancient Land of Israel. The relationship the Greeks and Romans fantasized to exist between the Jews and Dionysus may also be related to the traditional mythology that Dionysus was the son of Semele, "who was the daughter of Cadmus, who, being a Phoenician, was a Semite who spoke a language closely akin to Hebrew." (GBC p. 367)"Jay GT406/04/23 at 19:12vindelicus: Great coin. Especially the interesting reverse.
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Alexander III "the Great" Lifetime Issue AR Tetradrachm Amphipolis MintThis Tetradrachm ( 4 Drachms ) was struck and circulated during the life of Alexander the third (born 356 BC), or as commonly known " Alexander The Great "
Ruled from 336 BC and died in Babylon year 323 BC.
AR Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 16.94 g, 10h). Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater, circa 332-326 BC.
Obverse : Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Reverse : Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, horizontal club above Σ within Ω.
Lightly toned, tiny mark on obverse, minor flan flaw on reverse. Good VF.
Price 66; Troxell, Studies, Issue D7.
The Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam06/02/23 at 20:48Jay GT4: Great coin Sam!
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CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 480-470 BC. AR Nomos7.20g, 18mm, 12h.
Taras astride dolphin to left; right hand extended, holding cuttlefish(?) with his extended left; uncertain symbol below.
Wheel of four spokes.
Fischer-Bossert -; Vlasto -; (see 114 for a similar obverse); HN Italy -; SNG ANS -; HGC 1 -.
Near Very Fine; tooled. Extremely Rare; unpublished variety in the standard references.Leo06/02/23 at 02:17Jay GT4: Superb rarity
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa, 113Septimius Severus AE Danarius
3.08g, 17.0mm, 0 degrees, Rome mint, 197-198 CE.
Attribution: RIC IVa, 113. Cohen 315. BMCRE V 250-1.
O: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP X. Laureate head right.
R: MARTI PACIFERO, Mars standing to left, foot on cuirass(?), holding branch and inverted spear.
110 examples in Reka Denia Hoard. Mouchmov P. 98.
Ex-Roma Numismatics E-sale 108, lot 980, April 13, 2023.Ron C206/01/23 at 03:11Jay GT4: Interesting portrait
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 14Septimius Severus AR denarius
3.34g, 17.0mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 194 CE.
Attribution: RIC IVa 14. Cohen 272. BMCRE V 20.
O: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG, 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.
18 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.97.
Ex-N&N Collection.Ron C206/01/23 at 03:11Jay GT4: Can't go wrong with a legionary type
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Vespasian As, Legio X CountermarkVespasian 69-79 A.D. AE As. Rome Mint. 74 A.D. (8.45g, 25.5mm, 6h). Obv: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS V CENS, laureate head right. Rev: SC in field, Spes standing let with flower. RIC II 730, RCV 2361.
The interest in this worn As is the Legio X, Fretensis, Countermark. Legio X was levied by Augustus in 40/41B.C. to fight in the Civil War. Later, Legio X was under the command of Vespasian and played a central role during the Jewish rebellion. Following the suppression of the rebellion under Titus, Legio X was garrisoned in Jerusalem. Lucas H05/31/23 at 03:43Jay GT4: Great historic piece
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RPC 2495 DomitianÆ Diobol, 6.54g
Alexandria mint, 83-84 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ ΣΕΒ; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: ΕΤΟΥΣ ΤΡΙΤΟΥ; Eagle standing, r., on thunderbolt
RPC 2495 (3 spec.). Emmett 281.3. Dattari-Savio 584.
Acquired from eBay, May 2023.
A regnal year 3 diobol struck before the Alexandrian mint was reformed several years later. The reverse types employed on Domitian's Alexandrian coinage was a mix of both Greek and native Egyptian types. Here the reverse depicts an eagle with thunderbolt, attributes of the supreme Greek god Zeus. Oddly, Emmett rates this variety from regnal year 3 as 'common', although only three specimens are found in RPC's 'core collections'.David Atherton05/31/23 at 03:31Jay GT4: Wonderful
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Greek, Kings of Paphlagonia, Pylaimenes II. / III. EuergetesCirca 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Virgil H05/30/23 at 19:05Kim B. N: Lovely indeed, 18mm yet the bull head is so great.
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RIC 135B TitusÆ Sestertius, 23.85g
Rome mint, 80 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: S C in field; Mars, with cloak over shoulders, adv. r., with spear and trophy
RIC 135B, BMC -. BNC -.
Ex N&N London Auction 16, 1 May 2023, lot 454.
An extremely rare sestertius struck for Titus in early 80 as part of a newly discovered transitional issue. The first issue of 80 (Group 1) consists of three rare reverse types: Judaea Capta with standing captive, Pax, and Mars all with outwardly inscribed obverse legends starting counter clockwise from the lower right. Group 2 is the massive bronze issue Titus struck between 80-81 with inwardly inscribed obverse legends clockwise starting from the lower left and featuring 'VESP' instead of the previous issue's 'VESPASIAN'. With the recent discovery of this Mars type along with the newly discovered Judaea Capta sestertius T135A I previously shared, we can now say for certain that there was a brief transitional issue struck between the two groups, (now called Group 1A) featuring inwardly inscribed legends with 'VESPASIAN'. This is the second known example of the Mars type for Group 1A, it would later be more commonly struck at the Thracian mint. RIC II.1 co-author Ian Carradice has assigned the new variety as RIC 135B in the Addenda & Corrigenda. It must be noted this Mars type was not struck for the subsequent Rome mint Group 2.
Curtis Clay has proposed (Gemini IX, lot 448) a Thracian origin for the Group 1 issue because of the flat fabric of the flans (a trademark of the Thracian mint), many of the specimens came to market after the fall of the Iron Curtain, and the reverse designs match those struck later at the Thracian mint. He further argues the 'Rome mint' style can be explained by Roman die engravers being transferred to Thrace. The style indeed mirrors contemporary Rome mint denarii, which can only be a result of the same engravers working on both issues. Despite the flat fabric of the flans, the style does not match up to the later Thracian issues (heavily seriffed letters, large portraits), and the circulation pattern appears to be similar with the Rome mint issues. For the time being I'll attribute Group 1 and 1A to Rome until further evidence comes to light.David Atherton05/30/23 at 12:49Jay GT4: Great rarity
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Crusader States: Bohemund III, AR Denier. Syria, Antioch 1162-1201 A.D. 0.80g - 17.6mm, Axis 12h.
Obv: ✠ BOAИVИDVS - Helmeted and chainmail bust left; ✠ on the helmet, ︶ to left, ✱ to right.
Rev: ✠ AИTIOCHIA - Cross pattée, with ︵ in angle.
Ref: Malloy 65.
Provenance: Ex Carpe Deim Numismatics. Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli05/29/23 at 23:19Virgil H: Great coin
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Uncle Sam WWI Era Watch FobPatriotic depiction of Uncle Sam standing on the shore with right hand raised. He is surrounded by symbols of American military power on both land and sea. The sun rises in the distance. OVER THERE inscribed above.
Hammered bronze with silver plating.
Maker unknownMatt Inglima05/29/23 at 23:17Virgil H: Very interesting
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CT 10.02.011; RIC VII 300Fausta BI Nummus. London, c. AD 325. FLAV MAX FAVSTA AG, bareheaded and draped bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Empress, draped and veiled, standing left, holding two children in her arms; PLON in exergue. 3.35g, 19mm, 6h.
Ex 'Collection of a Romanophile' (Roma Numismatics E-Live Auction 6, 25th March 2023, Lot 405).
Ex Paul Munro-Walker Estate (Roma Auction XIII, 23rd March 2017, Lot 1289).
CT Rarity: S (at least 20 known examples).Paulus J05/29/23 at 23:17Virgil H: Incredible detail
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Greek, Birytis, Troasc. 300 BC
AE 11 mm, 1.28 grams. 180 degrees
O: Head of bearded Cabirus (Kabeiros) wearing pileus left; no visible stars either side
R: B-I / P–Y either side of club; all within laurel wreath
Ref: SG 4058 (version with beard and no stars); SNG Turkey 4 345-346; other references listed in SNG Turkey 4: SNG Cop Troas 247 ff; SNG Tubingen Mysienlonien 2573 ff.; SNG Munchen Troas-Lesbos 168 ff;
Note: nice little coin with good detail. I have considered cleaning this one to reveal more detail, but am hesitant to mess up a nice coin.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Lot (part of), Nov 2022
Virgil H05/29/23 at 23:06Tracy Aiello: Nice coin, and it has my favorite patina.
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Theodosius II (423-425 AD) AE4, Antioch mintRoman Imperial, Theodosius II (423-425 AD) AE4, Antioch mint
Obverse: D N THEODO-SIVS PF AVG, Diademmed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: VOT XX MV dot LT XXX inside wreath. Mint mark: ANTA "Vow of twenty years service, total of thirty"
Reference: RIC X 456
Ex: Kayser-i Rum Numismatics +photo
Gil-galad05/29/23 at 21:58pippo72: Theodosius I for me. Possibly a very rare type
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Theodosius I, Follis, CONCORDIA AVGGG, SMNΓAE Follis
Theodosius I
Augustus: 379 - 395AD
Issued: ?
18.0mm 2.40gr 6h
O: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG; Diademed (rosettes), draped and cuirassed bust, right.
R: CONCOR-DIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis seated, head right, holding scepter with right hand.
Exergue: SMNΓ
Nicomedia Mint
RIC IX Nicomedia 29; Aorta: -; B5, O1, R2, T3, M11.
plmurphy 324170444550
5/20/20 6/6/20Nicholas Z05/29/23 at 21:54pippo72: in my watchlist, i collect concordia auggg
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Theodosius I GLORIA REIPVBLICE from ThessalonicaTheodosius I
A.D. 384- 388
18x20mm 2.3g
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG; pearl diademed, draped in imperial mantle, holding mappa and scepter.
GLORIA REI-PVBLICE; campgate with two turrets, Staurogram (Tau-Rho) between them; B in left field.
In ex. TES
RIC IX Thessalonica 59b
Dumbarton Oaks dates this issue to A.D. 385 because of the consular dress.
Victor C05/29/23 at 21:48pippo72: As a collector of theodosius coins, I love it :sh...
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Theodosius IVOT XV MVLT XXantvwala05/29/23 at 21:38pippo72: zecca di Roma retro tipico
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Roman Empire, Theodosius I RIC IX, Antiochia 47(d) var.Theodosius I, the Great AD 379 - 395
AE - AE3, 2.37g, 19mm
Antiochia 4. period: 9 Aug. 378 - 25 Aug. 383 2. officina
obv.: DN THEODO - SIVS PF AVG
Draped and cuirassed bust, pearl-diademed head r.
rev.: CONCOR - DIA AVGGG
Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head r., on throne, holding partly
seen spear and globe; r. leg bare; l. foot on prow
field: l. Theta
exergue: ANTB
RIC IX, Antiochia 47(d) var., unrecorded; C.5
rarity?; about VF, chocolate-brown patina
added to www.wildwinds.com
But RIC 47(d) should have rosette-diademed head. So it is a mix of RIC 47(c) and RIC 47(d)! Jochen05/29/23 at 21:30pippo72: uncommon, I have one
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Late Roman AE4Arcadius or Theodosius II (?), late 4th cent. AD. Possibly a contemporary imitation, Obv: Emperor right; Rev: VIX over X (?) within wreath, AE 4, 8mm.Molinari05/29/23 at 21:24pippo72: maybe valentinian III vot XV, strange type: VIT XV...
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Valentinian III CAST VIC campgate from RomeValentinian III
A.D. 425-455
10x11mm 1.2gm
[D N VALEN AVG]; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
[CAST] VIC; camp-gate with no doors and two turrets, star above.
RIC X Rome 2163
Victor C05/29/23 at 20:47pippo72: love bad fabric issues from V3. Thanks for posting
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Valentinian III AE4Valentinian III, 425-455 AD
Rome, 425-435 AD
13mm., 1.75g.
D N VALE[NTINIANVS P F AVG]. Bust of Valentinian III, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE. Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, head right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
References: Similar to RIC 2108, T [No precise match found]
AAIHRL05/29/23 at 20:45pippo72: Valentinian II
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Valentinian III (RIC X 2126)Valentinian III (419-455), Western Roman Emperor (425-455). Æ (12 mm, 1.49 g), struck in Rome by 2nd officina during the period 425-435 AD. Obverse: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right . Reverse: VOT PVB, camp gate with seven rows, stacked pellets and S above, RM in exergue. RIC X 2126, R.
Ex Tony Hardy Collection, Ex CNG 120, lot 312, 2005, Ex Zachary Beasley Collection, Ex VAuctions 254, lot 136, 2010.
Jan05/29/23 at 20:43pippo72: there will be the day that someone will find a chr...
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Valentinian III (RIC X 2122)Valentinian III (419-455), Western Roman Emperor (425-455). Æ (10 mm, 0.87 g), Rome. Obverse: DN VA(LENTINIANVS PF) AVG. Reverse: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm branch, (V)ICTOR-(IA AVGG), star in left field, officina letter in right field not visible, (RM) in exergue. RIC X 2122, R.
The star on the reverse has an odd shape with an S-like structure below the star.Jan05/29/23 at 20:38pippo72:
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Valentinian III (RIC X 2121)Valentinian III (419-455), Western Roman Emperor (425-455). Æ (12 mm, 1.41 g), Rome, 1st officina. Obverse: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG. Reverse: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm branch, VICTOR-IA AVGG, P in left field, RM in exergue. RIC X 2121, R.Jan05/29/23 at 20:36pippo72:
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Campgate: Valentiniano III, zecca di Roma (o imitazione vandala di Genserico)VALENTINIANO III (425-455 d.C.), zecca di Roma (o imitazione vandala Genserico)
AE, 1,0 gr, 10 mm
D/ [D N VALЄN AVG], busto perlato, diademato, drappeggiato e corazzato a dx
R/ [CAS-VIC], camp-gate con due torrette, stella in alto
RIC X 2160-2163
Nota dalla discussione sul FAC (dicembre 2012): "Se ufficiale e della zecca di Roma, oppure imitativa e battuta a Cartagine, i pareri si contrappongono e, ovviamente, ognuno ha argomenti a favore del proprio parere. Il Ric la colloca tra le monete ufficiali di Valentiniano III, ma dice anche che "attribution to the mint of Rome may be questioned. [...] The possibility that some at least are African should be retained...".
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo, Roma Italia (7 dicembre 2012, numero catalogo 170), ex Ricardo Veltri collection, Longchamps, Buenos Aires Argentina (prima del 2012)paolo05/29/23 at 20:31pippo72: se ne trovano poche in Europa, ma resto fermo sost...
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