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ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus - RIC 838-839 - Bust Type G (buckler) (Serdica) (* / KAGamma)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left holding spear and buckler
Rev:– CLEMENTIA TEMP, Emperor standing right, holding eagle tipped sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, holding staff, standing left.
Minted in Serdica (* in centre field, KA•Î“• in exe) Emission 2, Officina 3. A.D. 276 A.D.
Reference:– Unlisted in RIC but would appear between RIC 838 and RIC 8391 commentsmaridvnvm01/07/08 at 17:50*Alex: Great coin, I particularly like the buckler on the...

ROMAN EMPIRE, Lucius VerusObverse. L.AVREL.VERVS AVG.ARMENIACVS. Laureate head right.
Reverse. TR.P.IIII.IMP.II.COS.II - S.C. Mars walking r., carrying spear and trophy.
RIC III 1379.

A nice setertius with Mars advancing on the reverse.
One interesting thing is that the reverse has not been cleaned to the same extent as the obverse.5 comments01/07/08 at 17:47*Alex: Superb portrait.

132 - Probus - RIC 323 Bust type C (Ticinum) (SXXT)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
Rev:– CONCORD AVG, Concordia standing right, holding two ensigns and facing Sol standing left, right hand raised, left holding globe
Minted in Ticinum (SXXT in exe) Emission 2 Officina 2. A.D. 276
Reference:– RIC 323 Bust type C1 commentsmaridvnvm01/07/08 at 15:40snorkelpaleis: Great toning on the obverse! looks goldish

Demeter, Thrace, Byzantion (220-240BC)THRACE, Byzantion. Circa 240-220 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.07 gm). Veiled and wreathed head of Demeter right / Poseidon seated right on rocks, holding trident in left arm, aphlaston in right hand. Magistrate [EPI SI]LWN[OS], a man called Silo, is located below Poseidon.

Schoenert-Geiss, Byzantion, p. 135, no. 1004, pl. 44, citing and illustrating Naville I, 1920, 1135, same dies. SNG Black Sea 59-61.

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection; ex. Superior Galleries, May 30, 1995.

Owned & posted by Cogito6 comments01/07/08 at 08:39*Alex: Cogito didn't read the small print. Laughing

ROMAN EMPIRE, Procopius ae3, ConstantinopleObv: D N PROCO-PIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left.
Rev: REPARATI-O FEL TEMP. Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum in right hand and resting left on shield. At foot, left, a small indeterminate object, possibly a helmet. Above, in right field, Chi-Rho; in exergue, CONS gamma.
RIC IX : 17a (R2)

9 comments01/07/08 at 08:10*Alex: Wonderful find. Perfectly struck, superb details ....

Diadumenianus AntoninianusM OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES
Radiate bust right draped and cuirassed

R/ PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Prince standing half-left, holding baton and spear, to right , two standards

C. 11 Ric.106

good portrait
rare coin7 commentsgb2940001/06/08 at 19:15ROMA: Very rare and valuable coin!

Denarius - 152 BC (Grueber 172/151 BC) - Mint of Rome
L. SAVFEIVS - Gens Saufeia
Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind
Rev.: Victory in galloping biga right, holding reins and whip. L. SAVF below horses. In ex. ROMA in a tablet.
Gs. 3,4 mm. 16,8x17,3
Craw. 204/1, Sear RCV 83, BMRRC 834

1 commentsMaxentius01/06/08 at 14:17Titus Pullo: Real Beauty! I have one also so I seek out other ...

Severus Alexander DenariusO: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate draped bust right
R: ANNONA AVG, Annona standing left with corn-ears & cornucopiae, modius at foot.
20mm 2.65g RIC 133
4 commentscasata137ec01/06/08 at 04:16Ardatirion: Splendid cleaning job. (I thought you deserved a c...

Campania, Neapolis, Apollo / Man-headed bull, AE20Campania, Neapolis, 270-240 BC
AE 20, 5.38g
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo, three-lined horizontal symbol behind head
Rev: Man-headed bull being crowned by Nike, monogram beneath
SNG ANS-470, BM-218

ex HJB5 commentsareich01/05/08 at 14:35Ardatirion: Very attractive.

CaracallaColor impression based on marble bust8 commentsScotvs Capitis01/04/08 at 20:48*Alex: Superb. A small insight into the actual appearance...

SEPTIMIVS SEVERVS CONSECRATIODIVO SEVERO PIO
Bare head right

R/CONSECRATIO
Pulvinar with wreth on it, foot-stool in front

denar struck after 211 in Rom

19 mm -- 2,98 g -- axis 0°

RIC 191E; C. 87; Hill, Severus 1235.4 commentsgb2940001/04/08 at 20:42*Alex: Outstanding!

Valentinian I RIC IX, Thessalonica 3(a)Valentinian I 364-375, brother of Valens
AV - Solidus, 4.49g, 21.3mm, 0°
Thessalonica 25 Aug.364 - 24 Aug.367
obv. DN VALENTINI - ANVS PF AVG
Emperor in consular robe, holding mappa and short sceptre, pearl-
diademed head l.
rev. SALVS - REI P
Emperor standing frontal, head r., holding labarum r. and Victory on globe l.,
spurning captive kneeling l. before him
field: 2 stars r. (type 2)
exergue: SMTES
RIC IX, Thessalonica 3(a) type 2; C.32
R2; about EF, die break on upper rev.6 commentsJochen01/04/08 at 20:41*Alex: Gorgeous.

Herod I - 8 prutot (dated year 3 = either 40BC or 37BC)Hendin-486 / 1169 (01)
7.76 grams

The dating of these coins is subject to debate. Some say that because Herod was appointed Tetrarch of Samaria by Marc Antony in 42BC, that "year 3" would correspond to 40/39BC. Others feel that because Herod was appointed King of Judaea by the Roman Senate in 40BC, that "year three" should then represent 37BC. In all reality, the debate will most likely never be settled conclusively, one way or the other.4 commentscmcdon092301/03/08 at 09:43roth37: Beautiful !! Very Happy

L. Saufeius DenariusL. Saufeius. Denarius 152, Rome. Helmeted head of Roma to r., mark of value X on l. Rev. Victory in biga to r., L SAVF below, ROMA in exergue.

Cr. 204/1. Syd. 384.1 commentsTanit01/02/08 at 22:12Titus Pullo: I just got one of these yesterday! Smile

Theodosius I RIC IX, Mediolanum 8(b)Theodosius I the Great, AD 379-395
AV - Solidus, 4.46g, 21mm
Mediolanum, Aug 25. 383 - summer 387
obv. DN THEODO - SIVS PF AVG
bust draped and cuirassed, head pearl-diademed r.
rev. VICTOR - IA AVGG
Theodosius I and Valentinianus II, both nimbated, each holding
mappa, sitting frontal, holding together globe, between them
palmbranch. Above them Victory, wings over their heads, hands
on the emperor's shoulders
exergue: COM
RIC IX, Mediolanum 8(b); C.37
Rare; good VF
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COM, from Comes Auri or Comes Obryzi. The abbreviated title of the official who is known to have supervised the imperial gold supplies in the western part of the Empire, the 'Count of Gold'. Not used in the eastern part of the Roman Empire.4 commentsJochen01/01/08 at 10:59ROMA: Very nicely detailed, especially the reverse

Honorius RIC X, Ravenna 1310Honorius AD 393-423
AV - Solidus, 4.37g, 21mm
Ravenna, after the death of Arcadius AD 408-423
obv. DN HONORI - VS PF AVG
Bust helmeted r., draped, cuirassed and diademed, bearded, helmet with three stars
rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG
Emperor stg. facing, holding long staff topped by Tau-Rho and placing l. hand on hilt of
sword; he is crowned by the Hand of God and places r. foot on neck of prostrate
serpent-tailed lion.
in field: R/V
exergue: COB
RIC X, Ravenna 1310; C.43
Rare; nearly EF
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This type was struck probably soon after the death of Arcadius. The uncharacteristically warlike effigy of Honorius may bee seen as a response to the threat posed by the usurpation of Constantine III and the mutinous state of the army. He is bearded, perhaps in mourning for his brother Arcadius. (RIC X)3 commentsJochen01/01/08 at 10:58ROMA: A nice changeup from the treading on captive solid...

Constantius II- Constantinople RIC 61obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, bust rt., cuir. draped, laureate
rev: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, soldiers guarding two standards
CONSS in exergue
RIC Constantinople 61
ChEF2 commentswolfgang33612/31/07 at 17:35yarlan: attractive, regular patina

141 - Diocletian - RIC VI Lugdunum 108aObv:– IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera over altar and cornucopiae
Minted in Lugdunum (A in right field, PLC in exe) A.D. 301-303
References:– RIC VI Lugdunum 113a. Bastien Volume XI 3161 commentsmaridvnvm12/30/07 at 14:42yarlan: impressive patina Smile

Diocletian RIC VI, Ticinum 43(a)Diocletian 284 - 305
AE - AE 2, 10.5g, 25mm
Ticinum 2. officina, ca. 300- 303
obv. IMP C DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG
laureate head r.
rev. SACRA MONET AVGG - CAESS NOSTR
Moneta standing l., r. holding scales, r. cornucopiae
exergue: ST dot
RIC VI, Ticinum 43(a); C.436
VF
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Roman Geta DenariusAR Denarius
Obv: P SEPT GETA CAESPONT; dr. and bare-headed bust r.
Rev: PRINC IVVENT; Geta stg. l., holding branch and spear

C. 1572 commentsTanit12/29/07 at 21:42Noah: You can't ask for a denarius with better detail or...

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Caracalla, Nicopolis ad IstrumMOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis ad Istrum. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. Æ 26mm (11.90 gm). Ovinius Tertullus, magistrate. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Apollo Sauroktonos ("Lizardslayer") standing right, holding branch and watching lizard on tree. AMNG I 1518; SNG Copenhagen -. 16 comments12/29/07 at 21:05*Alex: Outstanding!

ROMAN EMPIRE, AGRIPPA ASObverse: M AGRIPPA L F COS III - Head left. Reverse: SC - Neptune standing, holding trident and dolphin. Rome Mint: AD 37-41. RIC I Caligula 58, Cohen 313 commentsPostumus12/29/07 at 21:03*Alex: Superb.

Julia Domna, Thrace, Nikopolis as IstrumJulia Domna (Augusta)
Thrace, Nikopolis as Istrum
AE 5.90g / 21mm / -
IOVΛIA ΔOMNA CE... - Draped bust right
ΝΙCΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟCΙCΤ - Nemesis standing with scales and arshin or rod; next to her - wheel
References: Moushmov 1046, Plate IX 22
2 commentsScotvs Capitis12/29/07 at 17:30slokind: I think that these medium size coins are among the...

CaracallaColor impression based on marble bust8 commentsScotvs Capitis12/29/07 at 12:32Noah: very interesting since this is the closest we will...

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Gordian III., Nikopolis in Moesia Inferior, issued by Sabinius Modestus, 4 assaria, 238-244 AD., Athena seated l.Nikopolis in Moesia Inferior,
Gordian III., issued by Sabinius Modestus,
4 assaria / Æ26 (26-29 mm / 13.72 g), 238-244 AD.,
Obv.: AYT K M ANT Î“-OPÎ”IANOC A{YÎ“} , ({YÎ“} ligate), laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right, seen from behind.
Rev.: VÎ CAB - MOÎ”Ð„CTOV N-I-KOÎ OÎ›Ð„IT{Î©N} Î / POC IC{TP}ON , ({Î©N} , {TP} ligate), Athena seated left on a throne, her outstretched right hand holding Nike, her left holding spear; helmet? below throne, round shield behind.
cf. AMNG I 2051-3 (but Athena standing) ; Moushmov 1476-8 (only standing Athena) .
2 commentsArminius12/29/07 at 11:34Bacchus: seems to be Varbanov (Eng.) No. 4180 page 335

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.05.02 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 10.00g, 26.61mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOP - OLEITWN PROC IC (WN and PR ligate)
on r. field one below the other T/R/O/N
Demeter in long chiton and palla, stg. facing, head l., holding long torch in
raised l. hand and grain-ears and poppy in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2047 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 2051 var. (legend, but different legend break)
obv. AMNG I/1, 2047
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 4186
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.5.2 (plate coin)
scarce, EF, nice style

A beautiful Demeter depiction, look e.g. at the torch!
1 commentsJochen12/28/07 at 11:18*Alex: Very nice, Jochen. Great bust.

ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Pomponius Mollo - 97BC - AR (plated) DenariusObv: Head of Apollo r., laur.; L. POMPON. MOLO.
Rev: Numa standing r., holding lintus before lighted alter, about to sacrifice a goat which is led by a youth; in ex., NVMA POMPIL
2.92g - 18mm - s.214

An obvious? fake, meant to deceive. Note the low weight. But when was it made? Was it official? or semi-official?2 comments12/28/07 at 11:12*Alex: Official, semi-official or forgery you ask? I'm af...

Phoenicia, Akko-Ptolemais, Philip I, Kadman 203Philip I, AD 244-249
AE 29, 17.22g
obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. .CO - L - PT - OL. (?)
Hexastyle temple with base and trigonal roof; in the middle intercolumnare
under a round arch cult-statue of Tyche stg. l., wearing kalathos, with
cornucopiae in l. arm and rudder in r. hand; r. aside a narrow column with a
Nike crowning Tyche with a wreath; below the base the river-god Belos
leaning l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and reed in outstretched r. hand.
Ref.: Kadman 203
very rare, about VF, dark brown patina with earthen highlights

A very rare issue for Philip I from Akko-Ptolemais which is not be found in most of the great collections. Well centered and detailed, especially looking at the specimen depicted in Kadman.
Belos, today Naaman river.1 commentsJochen12/28/07 at 07:10whitetd49: Jochen appears to have had a very Merry Christmas ...

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.20.07 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 12.6g, 28.48mm, 210°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PROC (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other I/C/T/[R]/ON (ON ligate)
Asklepios in himation stg. facing, head l., resting with r. hand on his snake-
staff, holding in l. arm puff of his garment
ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 2059
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4170
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.20.7 (plate coin)
VF/F+, double struck of rev., thus weakness on l. obv.

One of the most beautiful portraits of Gordian III on provincial coins I have ever seen!
1 commentsJochen12/28/07 at 01:26Noah: wonderful portrait and nice patina

ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Julius L.f. Caesar - Mars & Venus - 103BC - AR DenariusObv: Head of Mars l.; on r., CAESAR; above head, P . .
Rev: Venus Genetrix in chariot drawn by two cupids; on l., in field, lyre; in ex., L. IVLI LF; above P . .
3.93g - 15mm - s.1982 comments12/27/07 at 23:39Titus Pullo: Love it!

AUSTRIA - FREDERICK THE HANDSOMEAUSTRIA - FREDERICK THE HANDSOME as King (1314-1330). Obv.: Head facing in knobbly border. Rev.: Embossing traces. Vienna Neustadt mint. Reference: CNA B228. 1 commentsdpaul712/27/07 at 16:45areich: What a cute coin!

ZEUSPtolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy Coin GAE099
Ptolemy II Philadelphos Drachm - 285/246BC - Alexandria
AE 47.4-48.1mm : 95.66gm
OBV - Zeus Ammon, facing right
REV - Eagle standing on thunderbolt, wing open on right side of coin, head reverted over open wing, EPSILON monogram between legs. BASILEOS on left, PTOLEMAIOY on right. Denomination A.
REF - SNGCOP 142 Svoronos 446 (Plate 17 #2)4 commentsPtolemAE12/27/07 at 13:28Noah: That is a beautiful portrait!

Bruttium SextansAE Sextans, 215-205 BC
Obv: Helmeted head of Ares left, Griffon on helmet.
Rev: BPETTIWN, Nike Left crowning battle trophy, Caduceus between.
26mm, 16.2gm
Sear 701.1 commentsJerome Holderman12/26/07 at 23:54Mayadigger: Hot dog! Awesome coin, J! Kevin

Ptolemy II Philadelphos Drachm - 285/246BC - Alexandria - ObversePtolemy Coin GAE099
Ptolemy II Philadelphos Drachm - 285/246BC
AE 47.4-48.1mm : 95.66gm
OBV - Zeus Ammon, facing right
REV - Eagle standing on thunderbolt, wing open on right side of coin, head reverted over open wing, EPSILON monogram between legs. BASILEOS on left, PTOLEMAIOY on right. Denomination A.
REF - SNGCOP 142 Svoronos 446 (Plate 17 #2)3 commentsPtolemAE12/26/07 at 21:07Jochen: I think you are right!

VBERITAS AVG RIC V/2 330Ant, 21mm, 3.76g.

Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.

Reverse: VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing L with purse and cornucopia.

Trier, Issue 4, Officina B.

RIC V/2 330, Common.

The scarcer variant with VBERITAS spelt correctly.6 commentsRobert_Brenchley12/26/07 at 21:04*Alex: Nicely struck example.

Diocletian RIC VI, Siscia 36Diocletian 284 - 305
AR - Argenteus, 2.84g, 19mm
Siscia ca. 294/5
obv. DIOCLETI - ANVS AVG
laureate head r.
rev. VICTORIA - SARMAT
The 4 emperors Diocletian, Constantius, Maximianus and Galerius
sacrificing over tripod before archway in six-turreted enclosure
RIC VI, Siscia 36; cf. C.488
R5 (before finding of the Sisak hoard!); EF uncirculated, from Sisak hoard(1953)
Referred clearly to Galerius' Danubian activities 293/6, struck for use by
military recipients above all (RIC)
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From RIC: The reverse type exemplifies the times of Diocletian with symbolic accuracy, for the Empire was in many parts reduced to walled cities and fortresses, and it was ruled by 4 men who recognized that in those desperate times their strength was derived from their conformity!

11 commentsJochen12/26/07 at 16:44Tanit: Great coin! Shocked

Postumus PAX AVGVSTI RIC V/2 79Ant, 19mm, 2.30g.

Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed buxst R.

Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing L with branch and sceptre.

Trier, Officina A, issue 5.

RIC 79, Common.
3 commentsRobert_Brenchley12/26/07 at 16:17mauseus: Hi, Hemmes1 is correct; this is PAX EQVITVM from M...

Ptolemy IV Philopater - Alexandria - Hemidrachm - 221/205BC - ObversePtolemy Coin GAE025
Ptolemy IV Philopater - Alexandria - Hemidrachm - 221/205BC
AE 32mm : 35.7gm
OBV - Zeus Ammon, facing right
REV - Eagle on thunderbolt cornucopia L BASILEOS PTOLEMOY SIGMA IOTA or SIGMA EPSILON monogram between legs
REF - Svoronos 993 (Plate 35 #9 - Ptolemy III) SNGCOP 212
NOTE - Recent reattribution by Lorber as later issue hemidrachm of Ptolemy IV3 commentsPtolemAE12/26/07 at 04:38Potator II: One of the first attested representation of Santa ...

Ptolemy II Philadelphos - Alexandria - 283/246BC - Drachm - ReversePtolemy Coin GAE246
Ptolemy II Philadelphos Drachm - Alexandria Mint - 285/246BC
AE 40.9-42.2mm : 72.8gm
OBV - Zeus Ammon, facing right
REV - Twin eagles standing on thunderbolts facing left, RHO monogram between legs. BASILEOS on right, PTOLEMAIOY on left. Denomination B. Svoronos identifies the 'two eagles' type as struck after the death of Arsinoe.
REF - Svoronos 497 Noeske 66 (with RHO monogram, like this coin)1 commentsPtolemAE12/25/07 at 23:17bobgreen: Beautiful eagles!

Ptolemy III Euergetes - 246/221BC - Rare Denomination - ObversePtolemy Coin GAE289
Ptolemy III Euergeties - Alexandria - Diobol - 246/221BC
AE 30.8-31.5mm : 22.97gm
OBV - Zeus Ammon, facing right
REV - Eagle standing on thunderbolt, closed wings, head facing left, cornucopia in left field, CHI RHO monogram between legs
REF - Svoronos 966
NOTE - Denomination series of Svoronos 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 9693 commentsPtolemAE12/25/07 at 23:16bobgreen: Nice portrait!

Roman Hadrian DenariusHadrian Denarius. Late 117 AD. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust right, draped far shoulder / P M TR P COS II / PIE-TAS, Pietas, veiled, standing left raising right hand.

RIC 455 commentsTanit12/25/07 at 22:46Noah: great coin with lovely dark patina and good detail

Roman Hadrian DenariusHadrian, AR denarius (3.09g) IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG Laureate heroic bust right, drapery on far shoulder. / P M TR P COS II Concordia seated left, holding patera, and resting on statue of Spes, CONCORD in exergue.

RSC 328a. RIC 39b

2 commentsTanit12/25/07 at 15:00Tanit: Thank you Ardatirion Smile

Victorinus VIRTVS AVG RIC V/2 78 varAnt, 18mm, 3.13g.

Obverse: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.

Reverse: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing L, in military dress, with spear, leaning on shield.

Trier, Issue 4.

RIC 78 var.2 commentsRobert_Brenchley12/25/07 at 08:48hemmes1: Nice coin with Virtvs stading left

Postumus PAX AVGVSTI RIC V/2 79Ant, 19mm, 2.30g.

Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed buxst R.

Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing L with branch and sceptre.

Trier, Officina A, issue 5.

RIC 79, Common.
3 commentsRobert_Brenchley12/25/07 at 08:42hemmes1: IMO this a Milan issue by Aureolus: so PAX EQVITVM

Roman Julia Domna DenariusJulia Domna Denarius. IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right / HILARITAS, Hilaritas standing left with palm & cornucopiae, children to either side of her.

RIC 557, RSC 79, BMC 341 commentsTanit12/24/07 at 22:00Noah: attractive portrait and nice reverse

Unique Constantine I AR SiliquaConstantine I AR Siliqua, Thessalonica mint, C335 AD.
Head of Constantine I right, with uplifted gaze, wearing rosette diadem / CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch, TS in ex. Unpublished, and the only known example of this type.1 commentsRich Beale12/24/07 at 21:43*Alex: Shocked

ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Appuleius Saturninus - Saturn & quadriga - 104BC, AR DenariusObv: Head of Roma l.
Rev: Saturn in quadriga r. holding falx; in ex "L. SATURN", control letter P under horses.
3.91g - 18mm - s.193
3 comments12/24/07 at 09:12Trajan: An outstanding example of this issue. Congrats!

Constans AR Light MiliarensisConstans AR Light Miliarensis, Siscia mint. 4.47g, 25mm. 340-350 AD. FL IVL CONSTANS PF AVG, laurel and rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed, seen from front / VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. RIC 161; rarity R23 commentsRich Beale12/24/07 at 04:30Potator II: Shocked

Wow, again...

Constans AR Heavy MiliarensisConstans AR Heavy Miliarensis, Siscia mint. 5.35g, 26.71mm. 337-340 AD. FL IVL CONSTANS PF AVG, laurel and rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / CONSTANS AVG, four military standards; SIS in ex. RIC 50; rarity R42 commentsRich Beale12/24/07 at 04:30Potator II: Shocked

Wow

ROMAN REPUBLIC, Pulcher Mallius Urbinius - Victory in triga - 111BC - AR Denarius3.72g - 18mm - s.176
One of 2 of this type in this collection.
There are 4 moneyers, "Q VR" - each seperated by a point. AP.CL.T.MAL.QVR
One of 2 of this type in this gallery but this coin has a different arrangement of moneyer's names than on the other coin.2 comments12/23/07 at 21:49*Alex: ***** Very Happy

Postumus PM TRP IIII COS III PP RIC V/2 57Ant, 23mm, 2.46g.

Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust R.

Reverse: PM TRP IIII COS III PP, Mars walking R with spear and trophy.

Trier, Officina B, Issue 3.

AD 262. RIC 57, Common.

The flan is very thin, hence the low weight.

2 commentsRobert_Brenchley12/23/07 at 15:05ROMA: I was going to say the exact same thing as Massanu...

Postumus VICTORIA AVG RIC V/2 89Ant, 20mm, 3.37g.

Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust R.

Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victory walking L with palm, trampling captive.

Trier, Officina B, Issue 1

RIC V/2 89, Common.

This is an early example with the very short beard (Phase B Style 1) characteristic of these.
2 commentsRobert_Brenchley12/23/07 at 15:03ROMA: Wow the shorter beard took years off!

Postumus DIANAE LVCIFERAE RIC V/2 299Ant, 20mm, 4.11g.

Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.

Reverse: DIANAE LVCIFERAE, Diana walking R with torch and quiver.

Trier, Officina B, Issue 4.

RIC v/2 299, Common.2 commentsRobert_Brenchley12/23/07 at 15:01ROMA: Nice portrait, and a sharp crown!

BHM 0630. Church and King, 1807.Obv. Cuirassed, draped bust of George III, bare head, right. GOD SAVE THE KING
Rev. CHURCH AND KING above St. Pauls Cathedral. MDCCCVII below.

WM42. Taylor 39D.
1 commentsLordBest12/22/07 at 08:40jerseyjohnjames: Well I am interested in your medals (note 2 views)...

1775. Coronation of Louis XVI at RheimsObv. Crowned bust of Louis XVI LUDOVICUS XVI REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS
Rev. King kneeling at altar, an angel anointing his head DEO CONSECRATORI, exergue UNCTIO REGIA REMIS XL JUN MDCCLXXV
Signed B DUVIVIER F

AR42.

Louis XVI succeeded his grandfather Louis XV to the throne of France in 1774 and his coronation ceremony took place in Rheims the following year.1 commentsLordBest12/22/07 at 08:24jerseyjohnjames: A lovely set of medals, and nicely photographed. F...

Roman Trajan DenariusTrajan AR Denarius. Struck 115 AD. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI P P, laureate draped bust right / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Trajan's column: statue of Trajan atop column on base, two eagles at base of column.

RIC 292, RSC 558.3 commentsTanit12/21/07 at 21:41*Alex: Great coin. I love the detailed reverse and the ol...

071 - Elagabalus denarius - RIC 131Obv:– IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate, horned, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB, Elagabalus standing right, holding club and patera over lit altar; star in field right
References:– RIC 131

I believe that this is the only coin to contain the title "ELAGAB" which is how we know this emperor today. A nicely struck example with plenty of detail.2 commentsmaridvnvm12/21/07 at 21:37*Alex: Wonderfully detailed reverse.

ROMAN REPUBLIC, Pulcher Mallius Urbinius - Victory in triga - 111BC - AR Denarius3.91g - 18mm - s.176var
There are 4 moneyers, "Q VR" - each seperated by a point. _T.ML.AP.CL
One of 2 of this type in this gallery but this coin has a different arrangement of moneyer's names than on the other coin.
4 comments12/21/07 at 21:34*Alex: Great coin! Why can't I rate it? Confused

RIC 271 Domitian as Caesar [Titus]AR Denarius, 2.74g
Rome Mint, 80 AD
Obv: CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Square seat, draped with cloth hanging in folds, with tassels: on it, crested Corinthian helmet
RIC 271 (C2). BMC 98. RSC 399a. BNC 79.
Acquired from Et Tu Antiquities, November 2007.

Domitian as Caesar issued this denarius under Titus in 80 AD. The reverse is part of the pulvinaria series which commemorates the opening of the Colosseum in 80 AD.

Pulvinaria were sacred couches of the gods which had symbolic attributes set upon them. In this case, the Corinthian helmet and table are attributes of Minerva, the patron goddess of Domitian.

A wonderful denarius with a good portrait in a fine style.

6 commentsDavid Atherton12/21/07 at 21:32*Alex: Congratulations. That is another nice coin.

TRANQUILLINA AE23 of Deultum, Thrace - AD242-244obv: SAB TRANQVILLINA AVG (diademed & draped bust right)
rev: COL FL PAC DEVLT (Homonoia standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar & holding cornucopiae)
ref: Moushmov 3750
6.95gms,23mm
Rare
ex LANZ Numismatic
Furia Sabinia Tranquillina was the wife of Gordian III. She survived her murdered husband, but her subsequent lot in life and the period of her death remain equally without record.
This coin from Deultum presents the only affordable way for a collector to obtain a coin of Tranquillina with Latin legends, without needing to spend a fortune for an antoninianus. 1 commentsberserker12/21/07 at 12:08Bacchus: Also SNG Bulgaria 1474-1479 (pretty common) though...

ROMAN EMPIRE, AUGUSTUS & AGRIPPA, AE (brass) Dupondius - Nemausus 15-7 BC.Obv "IMP/DIVI F" head of Agrippa wearing rostral crown, and laurel wreath, to l., and Augustus, bare headed, to r. back to back.
Rev "COL-NEM" to l. and r. of palm shoot, it's tip to r., behind chained crocodile; above palm tip, wreath with long ties.
14.73g - 26mm
s.1729 - RIC 154

The edges of the coin appear filed/rasped/ground, with parallel scour marks, flat fields, and usually a prominent ridge all around the circumference of the coin. To me it would suggest "filing" after manufacture.
The coin has virtually no wear, and a dark, almost black patina.3 comments12/21/07 at 10:52Potator II: That's a great example.

Commodus * Mt. Argaeus & Helios * Cappadocia, Caesarea * AR Didrachm
Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus – 177-192 AD

Obv: Commodus, Laureate bust, right facing. Legend: AY M AYP KOMO ANT (omega)NEINOC CE
Rev: Mt. Argaeus, surmounted by Helios, holding globe in right hand, scepter in left hand. Legend: Y (Pi)ATOC (Gamma) (Pi)AT (Pi)AT

Exergue: (Blank)

Mint: Caesarea
Struck: COS III 181-182 AD.

Size: ca. 20 mm.
Weight: ca. 4.0 grams
Die axis: 0 degs.

Condition: Beautiful, clear, bright & very lustrous

Refs:*
Metcalf 146c
Sydenham 370a
SNG Copenhagen 250

5 commentsTiathena12/19/07 at 15:20ROMA: Dont see these often! Very nice

Paper Thin w/Cross reverse?15mm .72g1 commentscasata137ec12/18/07 at 07:08jerseyjohnjames: A 16th C, French billon denir? Confused

055 - Commodus denarius - RIC 666Obv:- L AVREL COMMODVS AVG, Young Laureate head right
Rev:- TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P, Victory seated left, holding patera and palm-branch
Minted in Rome in Spring A.D. 179
Reference RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 666, Cohen/RSC 775. BMCRE 801. Szaivert, MIR 18 457-14/30;
Commodus, as joint Augustus with Marcus Aurelius2 commentsmaridvnvm12/18/07 at 06:29ROMA: Nice young image of Commodus

051 - Marcus Aurelius denarius - RIC 259Obv:- M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI, Laureate, cuirassed bust right, seen from the rear
Rev:- IMP VI COS III, Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear, large shield at side
Reference RIC 2594 commentsmaridvnvm12/18/07 at 06:28ROMA: Excellent portrait image!

Geta, contemporary counterfeitGeta, Pautalia, barb., [OV]ΛΠIAC ΠAVTA[ΛIAC], altar *attributed through comment...Thanks A.!
19mm 3.72g1 commentscasata137ec12/18/07 at 04:06Arminius: Geta, Pautalia, barb., [OV]ΛΠIAC ΠAVTA[ΛIAC], alt...

ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantius II, Antioch RIC 60, R3, 325 ADObv: Anepigraphic
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.
Rev: CONSTANTIVS CAESAR
Legend in three lines. Star above, dot below.
2.2 gm, 17.1 mm, Ae3, Exergue: */ /SMANTA/ /•3 comments12/17/07 at 12:32ROMA: Nice Anepigraphic obverse

Republic C. Servilius VatiaC. Servilius Vatia. AR Denarius circa 127.
Helmeted head of Roma r.; below chin, *. Behind, lituus and below, ROMA. Rev. Battle on horseback between two warriors; the shield on horseman on r. inscribed M. In exergue, C·SERVEIL.

FFC 1114. B. Servilia 6. Syd. 483. Cr. 264/1.
1 commentsTanit12/16/07 at 06:59jerseyjohnjames: A good insight into the coin, especially at full r...

PegasusAnaktorion Stater 350-300 BC; BMC 68
2 comments12/16/07 at 03:47fofura: Fabulous coin

Owl - This zoo needs an OWL! Preferably a perky owl..Calabria --Circa 281-272 BC. AR Drachm (3.16 gm). Helmeted head of Athena left; helmet decorated with skylla hurling a stone / [TARANTINWN], owl standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread. Vlasto 1077ff; SNG ANS 1320 15 commentsfeatherz12/16/07 at 03:46fofura: This makes my jaw drop.

Lion - MiletusMiletus
AR 1/12 stater
c. 500 BC

posted by Zam 1 commentsEcgþeow12/16/07 at 03:44fofura: this coin deserves a bigger close-up photo, it is ...

HORSE, India :gold coin of Ashwamegha(Horse sacrifice)India :gold coin of Ashwamegha(Horse sacrifice).
4 th century AD.
Samudragupta:gupta king.
8.00 gms3 comments12/16/07 at 03:42fofura: Whoa!!!

Centaur, Gallienus Any thoughts...?2 commentsMayadigger12/16/07 at 03:39fofura: Who wouldn't love this little guy?!

ElephantJulius Caesar denarius; Crawford 443/1; RSC 49; Van Meter 42 comments12/16/07 at 03:38fofura: Can you say Envy??

CRAB, Caria, KosCirca 250 BC1 comments12/16/07 at 03:35fofura: cute coin

Venus Victrix - the rear viewSabina, AR denarius, 128 AD.
RIC 412, RSC 89, Sear RCV II,3927.
A gorgeous rear view of the goddess of love, with an elegant "Grecian bend"-curve to the figure, much more pleasing than the dumpy little ladies normally found on denarii of Domna, etc.
- Britannicus4 commentsBritannicus12/16/07 at 03:29fofura: This is absolutely incredible!!! Somebody is lucky...

Three Graces, Goddesses of charm, beauty and culture.Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, Augusta, 193-217 CE.
Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis, Æ (24mm, 8.6 gm).
Obv: IOLAIA DOMNA CEB, Draped bust right, hair in bun.
Rev: MARKIANOPOLITWN, Statuary group of the Three Graces side by side.
Sear Greek Imp. 2313; AMNG (Pick) 603; Moushmov 417.

The three Graces, named Euphrosyne, Aglaia and Thalia, were the attendants of Venus/Aphrodite. They are shown on Roman provincial coins as a statuary group, nude and sometimes holding apples.2 comments12/16/07 at 03:26fofura: One can only hope to come across this coin!

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