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AELIA EUDOXIAEudoxia AE3 20mm

Attribution-RIC X Cyzicus 103

OBV-AEL EVDO-XIA AVG, diademed draped bust right

REV-SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory seated right on cuirass, pointing one hand at a shield inscribed with the Chi-Rho as she balances it atop a column with her other hand.

Ex- SMKA

3 comments04/25/07 at 02:40arizonarobin: Beautiful example! I'm green Very Happy
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3.01 Hungary - Ferdinand I - 1552Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I, King of Hungary
1552
rev. Ferdinand's family seal
1 commentsEcgþeow04/24/07 at 17:16Mark P3: Nice!!! My oldest dated coin only goes back to 163...
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AELIA EUDOXIAEudoxia AE3 20mm

Attribution-RIC X Cyzicus 103

OBV-AEL EVDO-XIA AVG, diademed draped bust right

REV-SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory seated right on cuirass, pointing one hand at a shield inscribed with the Chi-Rho as she balances it atop a column with her other hand.

Ex- SMKA

3 comments04/24/07 at 08:01Potator II: Nice to see Eudoxia on a very decent example (not ...
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BHM 0684. King George III, Golden Jubilee of his Reign, 1810.Obv. Laureate, draped bust of George III, left with short hair.
GEORGIUS III . D : G . BRITANNIARUM REX . FID . DEFEN.
Scroll under bust inscribed: 25 OCT . 1810.

Rev. Arms of Salisbury supported by two double headed eagles.
LUSTRA DECEM COMPLEVIT . REGNAT ADHUC; REGNET QUE DIU. (He has completed fifty years, he still reigns; may he reign long).
AE 48mm. BHM 684.

This medal was produced at the request of Lord Radnor to celebrate the Jubilee in Salisbury. On the 11 August 1810 Lord Radnor ordered six specimens (later reduced to five) in gold, 56 silver gilt, 24 silver and 500 copper bronzed. It should be noted that this piece is the only Küchler medal that cannot have been restruck since the dies were cancelled on completion of the order. See G. Pollard, 'Matthew Boulton and C. H. Küchler', Numismatic Chronicle, 1970, p. 315. See also note to No. 641.
-British Historical Medals 1760-1960, Volume I, pp. 167
1 commentsLordBest04/24/07 at 00:46Noah: beautiful!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, DenariusSilver denarius, Rome, May - 13 Sept. 85 A.D. RIC 66a (read description below), BMC -; Ex Gorny & Mosch 125, lot 458
IMP·CAES·DOMIT·AVG·GERM·P·M·TR·P·IIII· laureate head right with aegis
IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P, Germania, naked to waist, wearing breeches, seated right on germanic oblong spiral decorated shield, mourning and resting head on left hand, right hand placed on shield at side; broken spear below



Extremely rare. RIC 66a is based on the B.M. coll. but not such coin is listed in the BMCRE vol. II later published, except a footnote questioning: "does the rev. legend .... occur with this reverse type?" Hence Ian Carradice omitting it from his thesis written in late '70's. At this moment I can only confirm the specimen from Leu 83 lot 751 struck from the same dies.

8 commentsFORVM AUCTIONS04/23/07 at 18:31Potator II: Incredible coin, very moving reverse
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RIC 0045 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.48g
Rome Mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VES-P AVG P M; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PON MAX across field; Vesta, draped, hooded, seated l., holding simpulum in extended r. hand, l. hand at side
RIC 45 (C). BMC 55. RSC 358. BNC 38.
Acquired from NB Numismatics, April 2007.

This Vesta type highlights the religious functions of the Emperor. Vespasian seemed to be stressing his sacred duties as chief priest with many of the reverse types from this issue.

The PON MAX variety is difficult to find in trade, despite its frequency rating of 'common' according to RIC. The TRI POT variety is far more commonly encountered.
1 commentsDavid Atherton04/23/07 at 17:12Dave A: Nice Vespasian denarius with an interesting portra...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, DenariusSilver denarius, Rome, May - 13 Sept. 85 A.D. RIC 66a (read description below), BMC -; Ex Gorny & Mosch 125, lot 458
IMP·CAES·DOMIT·AVG·GERM·P·M·TR·P·IIII· laureate head right with aegis
IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P, Germania, naked to waist, wearing breeches, seated right on germanic oblong spiral decorated shield, mourning and resting head on left hand, right hand placed on shield at side; broken spear below



Extremely rare. RIC 66a is based on the B.M. coll. but not such coin is listed in the BMCRE vol. II later published, except a footnote questioning: "does the rev. legend .... occur with this reverse type?" Hence Ian Carradice omitting it from his thesis written in late '70's. At this moment I can only confirm the specimen from Leu 83 lot 751 struck from the same dies.

8 commentsFORVM AUCTIONS04/23/07 at 09:19alexB: Beautiful coin Cool
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ROMAN EMPIRE, CRISPUS -- Virtus -- Treveri MintCRISPVS NOB CAES His cirassed bust with helmet right
VIRTVS EXERCIT Star // STR

Large flan -- best Style of treveri

RIC. 255 R4

gb29400
2 commentsgb2940004/23/07 at 08:07*Alex: I agree.
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RIC-10(a) Pupienus Clasped HandsIMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
CARITAS MVTVA AVGG - (Mutual Clarity of the Emperors), clasped hands

This is the scarcer variant of RIC 10. Superb portrait. David Sear ANCCS certified.
From Forum ancient Coins
12 commentsjimwho52304/23/07 at 07:57*Alex: Superb coin.
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Augustus RIC I, 86aJochen's Augustus RIC I, 86a
Augustus, 27 BC - AD 14
AR - Denar, 3.74g, 19mm
Colonia Patricia(?), ca. 19 BC - 18 BC
obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS
bare head r.
rev. SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS under round shield inscribed with CL.V between
eagle l. and standard r. S.P.Q.R. at the corners of the shield
RIC I, 86a; BMCR 417; RSC 265
good VF, toned

The eagle standards were introduced by Marius similar to the Ptolemaic eagle to each of his legions. This issue celebrates the recovery of the 3 eagle-standards 20 BC by Augustus (by negotiations), which were lost by Crassus 53 BC at the battle of Carrhae against the Parthians. The 3 eagles thereafter were erected in the new temple of Mars Ultor on the Forum of Augustus. The day of recovery was determined public holiday.
11 commentsJochen04/23/07 at 07:45*Alex: Beautiful toning, beautiful coin.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2018) 8.23.46.06 (plate coin)Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 14.01g, 27.34mm, 45°
struck under governor Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. AV K OPPEL CE - VH MAKRINOC
laureate head r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PROC / C ICTRW
city-gate with three towers, all with three pinnacles, closed double-door
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1826 (for Diadumenian)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3383
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.23.46.6 (plate coin)
very rare, VF/EF, dark-brown patina, a wunderful coin!
16 commentsJochen04/23/07 at 07:43*Alex: Stunning reverse!
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DomitianDomitian as Caesar, silver denarius, 79 AD, Rome mint.
Obverse- CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI, Laureate head right.
Reverse- PRINCEPS-IVV_ENTVTIS, Vesta seated left, palladium in right hand, scepter in left.
RIC II, 244 (Vespasian), 17mm x 18mm, 2.78g.
1 commentsb7004/22/07 at 11:11Vespasian70: Very nice portrait and excellent toning. A coin I ...
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SPAIN - FERDINAND & ISABELLAType of currency: BLANCA
Mint: CUENCA dates:1474-1504 Measurement: c. 20 mm
obverse: FERNANDVS ET ELISABET around I circulate underneath of points that a crowned F contains, with C (mint)
reverse: REX ET REGINA CAST LEGION around I circulate underneath of points that one contains and crowned , with P
Variant: P in reversE
1 commentsdpaul704/21/07 at 02:35b70: Nice one!
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Julia Domna, VestaJulia Domna
AR Denarius

IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG,
draped bust right

VESTA,
Vesta standing left holding palladium & scepter.

RIC 390
1 commentsarizonarobin04/20/07 at 06:40Potator II: I like those "PIA FELIX" portraits with this haird...
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Faustina Junior, SalusObv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, Draped bust of Faustina right.
Rev: SALVS, Salus seated left feeding snake arising from altar

Rome mint: 161-175 A.D., RIC 714; Sear 5262
3 commentsarizonarobin04/20/07 at 06:39Potator II: Fabulous preservation and luster.
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Kingdom of England - Edward IV groat, London mintEdward IV, AD 1461-1483
London, 1461-1464 AD
Crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches; trefoil on breast
EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL [Z FR]ANC
Long cross pattée dividing legends; three pellets in each angle
Outer: POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM; Inner: CIVITAS LONDON
Spinks 1973
1 commentsArdatirion04/19/07 at 21:42dpaul7: This is really a nice one for Edward IV! Hard to ...
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Kingdom of England - Henry VIII Ecclesiastical PennyHenry VIII, AD 1509-1547
Durham ecclesiastical mint, 1509-1523 AD
King enthroned holding orb and scepter
HE[NRIC DI] GRA REX AG[L (Z F)]
Royal shield over cross fourchée, which divides the legend; T D above shield
CIVI[TAS] DVRRAM
Spinks 2331
2 commentsArdatirion04/19/07 at 21:41dpaul7: Hi! This one is pretty nice! Good attribution!
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Aelia Flaccilla, AntiochAEL FLAC-CILLA,
draped bust with elaborate headdress, necklace and mantle

SALVS REI-PVBLICAE,
Victory seated right, inscribing a chi-rho on shield resting on small column.

ANT(gamma)
Antioch Mint

Ae 21mm
2 commentsarizonarobin04/19/07 at 19:19*Alex: I agree, nice details.
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Vrbs RomaAnonymous Issue during the reign of Constantine I.
Obverse- VRBS-ROMA, helmeted bust left.
Reverse- She-wolf standing left, head right, suckling Remus and Romulus.
Alexandria mint, 17mm.
6 commentsb7004/19/07 at 18:01Pscipio: Very lovely Roma!
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Alexander Jannaeus (103-76BC) Hendin 471Prutah, 15mm, 1.27g.

Obverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROY around anchor within circle.

Reverse: Star in circle of dots.

Year 25 (78 BC)

Hendin 471
3 commentsRobert_Brenchley04/19/07 at 08:32Noah: very nice detail
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Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD., Silver Denarius
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG * Bare head, right (handsome portrait)
Rev: CONCORD AVG TR P XVI; Concordia seated left, holding patera in right hand; cornucopia beneath her seat.
COS III in exergue

Mint: Rome
Struck: Dec. 161 to Dec. 162 AD.

Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.4 grams.
Die axis: 0 degs.

RIC III, 35
Cohen 35
Sear 1408(v)

1 commentsTiathena04/19/07 at 03:40Ardatirion: Very nice! Razz
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ENGLAND - ELIZABETH IShilling, Silver. Nice!1 commentsdpaul704/19/07 at 03:38Ardatirion: Very good quality! Nice! Smile
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Alexandria, Constantine ICONSTANTIN-VS AVG
Laureate head right

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Campgate, 6 rows, 2 turrets, star above

SMAL (wreath in left field, B in right field)
Alexandria Mint

RIC VII 45- wildwinds example (this coin)
Ae;3.33g;18-19mm
2 commentsarizonarobin04/18/07 at 21:45Noah: nicely accentuated relief due to great sandy patin...
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Aelia Flaccilla, AntiochAEL FLAC-CILLA,
draped bust with elaborate headdress, necklace and mantle

SALVS REI-PVBLICAE,
Victory seated right, inscribing a chi-rho on shield resting on small column.

ANT(gamma)
Antioch Mint

Ae 21mm
2 commentsarizonarobin04/18/07 at 21:43Noah: very pretty coin indeed
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Troas, Ilion, Julia Domna, Bellinger T225Julia Domna, AD 194-217
AE 27, 8.80g
obv. IOV DOMN - A CEBACTH
Bust, draped, r.
c/m in l. field, oval incus with bust of Athena, r.
rev. EK[TOR - ILEWN]
Hector, in military cloak, hurrying r., holding shield and hurling spear with
raised r. hand
Bellinger T225; BMC 83 var.
rare, good F
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

For more informations please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'.
2 commentsJochen04/17/07 at 21:35arizonarobin: Very nice!
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Islamic Umayyad AR Dirham. Umayyad . 99 AH. (717 AD)
Umar Ibn Abd al-Aziz (99-101 AH)
D.: 25 mm
Obv.: In the field, 3 line inscription : "There is no God but/ God alone/ He has no associate" ;
Marginal inscription: "In the name of God this Dirham was stuck in Damascus in the year nine and ninety."

Rev.: In the field, 4 line inscription: "God is one,/ God is Eternal: He begets not/ nor is begotten/and none is equal with Him in rank" (Quran: 112: 1-3)
Marginal inscription: "Muhammad is the Apostle of God whom He sent with guidance and the religion of truh that he might make it supreme over all other religions" (Quran 9:33)

Rare
1 commentsTanit04/17/07 at 21:13Jochen: Strange, but nice coin!
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Vrbs RomaAnonymous Issue during the reign of Constantine I.
Obverse- VRBS-ROMA, helmeted bust left.
Reverse- She-wolf standing left, head right, suckling Remus and Romulus.
Alexandria mint, 17mm.
6 commentsb7004/17/07 at 19:51Massanutten: You can get an adequate digital scale on ebay for ...
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Faustina Junior, SalusObv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, Draped bust of Faustina right.
Rev: SALVS, Salus seated left feeding snake arising from altar

Rome mint: 161-175 A.D., RIC 714; Sear 5262
3 commentsarizonarobin04/17/07 at 18:27Jochen: Nice portrait!
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Vrbs RomaAnonymous Issue during the reign of Constantine I.
Obverse- VRBS-ROMA, helmeted bust left.
Reverse- She-wolf standing left, head right, suckling Remus and Romulus.
Alexandria mint, 17mm.
6 commentsb7004/17/07 at 13:36b70: Sorry, I don't know the weight or have a scale.
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Faustina Junior, SalusObv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, Draped bust of Faustina right.
Rev: SALVS, Salus seated left feeding snake arising from altar

Rome mint: 161-175 A.D., RIC 714; Sear 5262
3 commentsarizonarobin04/17/07 at 11:51Noah: great coin!
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Vrbs RomaAnonymous Issue during the reign of Constantine I.
Obverse- VRBS-ROMA, helmeted bust left.
Reverse- She-wolf standing left, head right, suckling Remus and Romulus.
Alexandria mint, 17mm.
6 commentsb7004/16/07 at 17:00Massanutten: There were two issues from Alex. distinguished fro...
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036. Salonina.BI Antoninianus. Eastern mint.

Obv. Draped bust right, on crescent SALONINA AVG

Rev. Ivno standing left holding patera and sceptre, peacock at feet IVNO REGINA.

RIC13s. aUNC. Simply superb, perfect style, fabric and strike on perfectly round flan with full silvering. Very rare in this condition.

4 commentsLordBest04/15/07 at 23:07arizonarobin: Beautiful! ~envy!~
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Nero Claudius Drusus, RIC I, 93Nero Claudius Drusus, died 9 BC, father of Claudius I
AE - Sestertius, 35mm, 29.17g
Rome, AD 42/43(?)
obv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
Bare head, l.
rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP - SC in ex.
Claudius, bare-headed, togate, std. l. on sella curulis, which stands on globus
and at which a sword is leaning; his l. foot resting on a cuirass; at his feet
and under the chair several shields, spears and a helmet are spread; he is
holding a branch in his r. hand and his l. hand rests on his knee.
RIC I, (Claudius) 93; C.8; BMC 157; CBN128; Kaenel 57
about VF, brown patina, some old scratches in the fields

This type has been struck in 3 different mints:
(1) Spanish mint, region of Tarraco/eastern Spain
(2) Spanish mint, region of Astorga/north-western Spain
(3) Gallic mint, recognizable by its fine style
This coin (without PP) is from the Pobla de Mafumet hoard, so probably struck in Tarraco (Curtis Clay)

2 commentsJochen04/15/07 at 00:26Noah: That is a nice coin!!
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Troas, Ilion, Julia Domna, Bellinger T225Julia Domna, AD 194-217
AE 27, 8.80g
obv. IOV DOMN - A CEBACTH
Bust, draped, r.
c/m in l. field, oval incus with bust of Athena, r.
rev. EK[TOR - ILEWN]
Hector, in military cloak, hurrying r., holding shield and hurling spear with
raised r. hand
Bellinger T225; BMC 83 var.
rare, good F
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

For more informations please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'.
2 commentsJochen04/14/07 at 20:09Dave A: Great coin and interesting issue.
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Cilician ArmeniaTank, Levon I (1198-1219)
Bedoukian 705
6.8 gm, 28.5 mm
1 comments04/13/07 at 22:47lv88: Nice one! scarce variety with steps below cross.
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Cypriot lekythosCypriot lekythos, c. 3rd century BC1 commentsmauseus04/13/07 at 21:12Tiathena: Such beautiful form! Truly lovely...
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Septimius Severus | Apollo - Nikopolis ad Istrum, AE18 - 193-211 AD.
Septimius Severus | Apollo - Nikopolis ad Istrum, AE18

Obv: Laureate head right: AV KAI CE . CEVHPOC
Rev: Apollo (or Bonus Eventus), nude, standing left, holding shallow patera in outstretched right & laurel branch in lowered left hands: NIKOPOΛEITΩN ΠPOC ICTP

Exergue: Blank.

Mint: Nikopolis ad Istrum
Struck: 193-211 AD.

Size: 19.80 x 16.87 mm.
Weight: 2.66 grm.
Die axis: 160°

Condition: Very fine for all extant devices, beautiful dark-olive patina. Irregular flan.

Refs:*
Pick, AMNG 1356
2 commentsTiathena04/13/07 at 21:02Tiathena: Wonderful & much-cherished gift from a very dear f...
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Gorgoneion | Bull * Parion, AR Hemidrachm, ca. 350 – 300 B.C.
Gorgoneion | Bull * Parion, Silver Hemidrachm

Obv: Gorgoneion head facing, serpentine hair in decorative coils forming border around the ghastly, archaic face.
Rev: Bull standing left, looking back to right; ΠA above PI below.

Exergue: Blank

Mint: Parion
Struck: ca. 350-300 BC.

Size: 14.25 mm.
Weight: 2.32 grm.
Die axis: 0°

Condition: Quite fine & just as shown in the above photograph.

Refs:*
Sear, 3919, pg. 365
B.M.C. 15.95, 14-16
2 commentsTiathena04/12/07 at 22:43Arminius: Never noticed the variety of elaborate faces on th...
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Gorgoneion | Bull * Parion, AR Hemidrachm, ca. 350 – 300 B.C.
Gorgoneion | Bull * Parion, Silver Hemidrachm

Obv: Gorgoneion head facing, serpentine hair in decorative coils forming border around the ghastly, archaic face.
Rev: Bull standing left, looking back to right; ΠA above PI below.

Exergue: Blank

Mint: Parion
Struck: ca. 350-300 BC.

Size: 14.25 mm.
Weight: 2.32 grm.
Die axis: 0°

Condition: Quite fine & just as shown in the above photograph.

Refs:*
Sear, 3919, pg. 365
B.M.C. 15.95, 14-16
2 commentsTiathena04/10/07 at 23:12Noah: The craziest face of all coinage IMO!! Nice speci...
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RGS, Julian the Apostate, AD 360-363Gold solidus, 22.1mm, 4.46g, EF
Struck at Antioch in Syria c. AD 362-3
FL CL IVLIA-NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, with long beard / VIRTVS EXERCI-TVS ROMANORVM, helmeted soldier advancing right, head left, dragging captive with right and holding trophy over shoulder; ANT A in exergue. RCOA
Ex: Freeman & Sear
RIC 197 (citing a specimen at Vienna); Cohen 79 var
9 commentsLawrence W04/10/07 at 00:21Noah: WOW Shocked
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Philip I Antioch Billon TetradrachmPhilip I Billon Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria. Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing left, wreath in its beak, ANTIOXIA S C in exergue. Antioch Tetradrachm Prieur 448
9 commentsmwilson60304/09/07 at 22:20awl: Wow Shocked
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Philip I - StagIMP PHILLIPVS AVG
SAECVLARES AVGG
Stag right, V ex.
RIC 19, C 182
Rome, 248 AD
1 commentswhitetd4904/08/07 at 14:06Aamil Qureshi: Nice coin! Very Happy
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Hasmonaean prutah (Ist C BC)Hebrew legend in wreath (If anyone can read it, please post it as a comment. thanks)
Double cornucopiae, with pomegranate between the horns.
3 commentsGinolerhino04/07/07 at 15:24frederic: Sorry, an error: Hendin 473
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Mysia, Parion BMC 69Mysia, Parion, 2nd - 1st century BC
AE 22, 6.21g
obv. Head of Gorgo with snakes and wings, facing
c/m monogram in circular incus
rev. PA - RI - ANWN
Eagle with spread wings, stg. r.
monogram before, allin laurel-wreath
BMC 69; SNG von Aulock 1330; SNG Paris 1404
rare, about VF/F+

This coin is alive by the exceptional portait on the obv. Here the transition from the primordial grimacing and abhorrent Gorgo to the melancholic tantalized being of the late Hellenistic times is almost completed. For more information please look at the thread 'Mythological intersting coins'
2 commentsJochen04/06/07 at 21:56dpaul7: Sehr nett! Dieser Stück freut mich sehr! Danke!
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Postumus SAECVLI FELICITAS RIC V/2 83Ant, 22mm, 4.30g.

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

Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS, Emperor standing R with globe & spear, in military dress.

Trier, Officina C, Issue 4.

RIC V/2 83, Common.
2 commentsRobert_Brenchley04/06/07 at 14:18Aamil Qureshi: Awsome silver antoninianus of postumus! Very Happy
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Crispus VIRTVS EXERCIT RIC VII Lugdunum 103AE3, 18mm, 2.61g.

Obverse: DN CRISPO NOB CAES, laureate head R.

Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT, Trophy with bound captive to each side. A inL field, S in R.

Exe: PLG (Lugdunum)
8 commentsRobert_Brenchley04/06/07 at 14:17Aamil Qureshi: Yes, this is a beautiful coin!
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GRYPHON, Gallienus: Apollos gryphonGallienus (253–268)
Rome mint, workshop D.
Obeverse: GALLIENVSAVG, Galllienus head right.
Reverse: APOL[I]NICONS[AVG], gryphon left. Greek ’delta’ below.

Comment: Do anyone mention Buckbeak?

W=1.88g[Sic!]; D=19x22mm.
1 comments04/06/07 at 00:42Tiathena: Wonderful gryphon!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, GALLIENUS. Silvered Antoninianus of Antioch. Struck A.D.266 - 268.Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus facing right.
Reverse: MINERVA AVG. Minerva standing facing left, leaning on shield and holding spear in right hand. In exergue, VIIC, which denotes Gallienus' seventh consulate.
RIC V i : 617 Weight 3.7gms.

Gallienus was born c.A.D.213 and made co-emperor with his father, Valerian, soon after the latter's elevation in A.D.253 and became sole ruler after his father's capture by the Persians in A.D.260. He was murdered in camp at the seige of Milan in A.D.268 and buried in a tomb on the Via Appia.
3 comments*Alex04/06/07 at 00:41Tiathena: Very Nice coin! Beautiful..!
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ENGLAND - COMMONWEALTHCommonwealth (1649-1660) halfgroat. Fine. (1649-1660) halfgroat. Seaby 3221. 15 mm, 0.9 g. 1 commentsdpaul704/05/07 at 23:56Ardatirion: Very Happy Nice! A bit of damage on the one side, but not...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Commemorative VRBS ROMA - •ΓSIS•RIC VII Siscia 2402 comments04/05/07 at 01:20b70: Excellent! I really like coins with the shewolf an...
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Diadumenian, Markianopolis, Hermes, AE22AE22, 6.15g
obv: M OPEΛΛIOC ANTΩNEINOC, bare head right
rev: MAPKIANO - Π - OLEITΩN. Hermes, naked, standing facing, head left, holding purse and caduceus

AMNG I/1, 789, thanks to Jochen
1 commentsareich04/04/07 at 15:28Arminius: there is a K (for Kaisar) at the end of the obvers...
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015. Faustina II AE SestertiusAE Sestertius. Rome mint.

Obv. Draped bust right FAVSTINA AVGVSTA

Rev. Cybele seated right, lion at her side MATRI MAGNAE.

RIC1663. aEF/gVF
2 commentsLordBest04/04/07 at 14:45slokind: Delightful coin (lion wants into her lap?), beauti...
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Cn. Lentulus Clodianus. 88 BC.Cn. Lentulus Clodianus. 88 BC, silver denarius.
Obverse- Helmeted bust of Mars right, seen from behind.
Reverse- Victory in biga right, holding wreath.
Crawford 345/1; Sydenham 702; Cornelia 50.
18 mm, 3.79 g
Ex Wayne C. Phillips Collection.
1 commentsb7004/04/07 at 00:20Noah: amazing toning...that is a Cool coin!
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Moesia superior, Viminacium, Gordian III AMNG 77Gordian ,AD 238-244
AE 23, 6.12g
struck AD 240/41 (AN II)
obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. PMS C - OL VIM
Moesia standing half l. between bull r., and lion l.
AMNG I/1, 77; Jekov/Hristova p.28, no.2
about VF, black-green patina
2 commentsJochen04/03/07 at 20:33mauseus: Is it unusual to see the lion seated and pawing at...
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RIC 0961 Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.17g
Rome Mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: COS V; She-wolf and twins l. : in ex., boat
RIC 961 (C2). BMC 240. RSC 51. BNC 208.
Ex Paganecoins, eBay, February 2007.

The first instance of the she-wolf and twins reverse as a type on Roman Imperial coins. Domitian Caesar, unlike Titus Caesar, used different reverse types than his father Vespasian. The she-wolf and twins is unique to Domitan's coinage. One wonders how much leverage Domitian had for choosing his own reverse designs.

A wonderful coin with good metal and a pleasing portrait. The picture does not reflect this very well however.

2 commentsDavid Atherton04/03/07 at 11:55Aamil Qureshi: Beautiful!
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Marcia - L. Marcius Phillippus. Denarius 56 B.C.Obv: Diademed head of King Ancus Marcius right, lituus behind, ANCVS below.
Rev: Aqueduct (the Aqua Marcia) represented as an arcade of five arches surmounted by equestrian statue right, AQVA MAR (MAR in monogram) within arches, PHILIPPVS on left.
RCV I : 382 | RSC I : Marcia 28.

This moneyer was the step-brother of Octavian, who was just seven years old at the time of this issue. The reverse of this coin commemorates the construction, in 144 B.C., of the Aqua Marcia by Q. Marcius Rex, whose statue appears above the aqueduct.
18 comments04/03/07 at 07:51M.G.M: Perfect... A very nice coin! And indeed it makes m...
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RomulusSeverus Alexander Denarius
Obv:– IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, Laureate head right
Rev:– P M TR P VII COS II P P, Romulus advancing right with spear & trophy
Minted in Rome
Reference:– RIC 85. RSC 351

Romulus, founder of the city, shares the attributes of Mars but not helmeted.
3 commentsmaridvnvm04/03/07 at 06:57maridvnvm: Romulus is a male, wearing clothes and not wearing...
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SecuritasHelena, died AD 328, mother of Constantin I
AE - AE3, 2.96g, 17mm
Cyzikus 2. officina, AD 325/6
obv. FL HELENA - AVGVSTA
bust draped, with necklace, pearl-diademed head r.
rev. SECVRITAS - REI PVBLICE
Securitas draped, diademed, standing l., with r. hand holding down a branch,
with l. raising her robe
exergue: SMK[B] dot
RIC VII, Cyzicus 39; cf. C.39; LRBC.1177
R2; uncirculated, partially silvered

SECURITAS, security, connected with the ideas of Peace and Victory. Sometimes depicted as leaning on a column (meaning security for itself). Here providing security for the empire.
1 commentsJochen04/02/07 at 12:44Aamil Qureshi: Beautiful coin with beautiful silvering
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RomulusSeverus Alexander Denarius
Obv:– IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, Laureate head right
Rev:– P M TR P VII COS II P P, Romulus advancing right with spear & trophy
Minted in Rome
Reference:– RIC 85. RSC 351

Romulus, founder of the city, shares the attributes of Mars but not helmeted.
3 commentsmaridvnvm04/02/07 at 12:43Aamil Qureshi: How can one tell if he is Romulus?
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 25. Diadumenian, HrHJ (2018) 8.25.05.01 (plate coin)Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 26, 14.19g, 27.12mm, 180°
struck under governor Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. KM OPPEL ANTWNI DIADOVMENIANO - C
bare head, r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NI - KOPOLITWN PR / [OC ICT]
Female figure, in long clothes and cloak, stg. l., holding patera in
outstretched r. hand, resting with l. hand on torch (Hestia?)
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1794, pl. XIV, 20, same rev. die (2 ex., Paris, Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 1840 (in error called Hera with sceptre)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.25.5.1 (plate coin)
rare, about VF, nice patina

Pick: The rev. of both coins are from the same die, probably too the rev. of Nr. 1684, so that we here have NI-KOPOLITWN PR and in ex. should be added OC ICT.
2 commentsJochen03/31/07 at 16:14Jochen: Hi, Bacchus! The description is taken from Pick hi...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AR Denarius 98-117 A.DObv: TICAESARDIVI AVGFAVGVSTVS - Laureate head right.
Rev: PM TR PS COS VI PP SPQR - PRO-AVG; Minted in Rome A.D.117. Providentia stg.l. resting on column. As RCII: 3154, but without PARTHICO on rev. and PRO-AVG in field instead of PRO-VID.
5 comments03/31/07 at 07:33the_Apostate: Outstanding reverse!
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Roman Legionair 1st Century A.D. wearing Lorica SegmentataScale of this model: 75mm (1/24)
1 commentsRomaVictor03/30/07 at 19:18*Alex: Superb work.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AR Denarius 98-117 A.DObv: TICAESARDIVI AVGFAVGVSTVS - Laureate head right.
Rev: PM TR PS COS VI PP SPQR - PRO-AVG; Minted in Rome A.D.117. Providentia stg.l. resting on column. As RCII: 3154, but without PARTHICO on rev. and PRO-AVG in field instead of PRO-VID.
5 comments03/30/07 at 11:16Vespasian70: Excellent detail on a beautiful coin. Congrats!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Commemorative VRBS ROMA - SMTSepsilon1 comments03/30/07 at 02:53b70: Nice one.
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Thracia, Mesembria, Philipp I & Otacilia Severa, Jekov (2020) 7.41.05.04Philipp I, AD 244-249
AE 26, 10.6g
obv. AVT M IOVL FILIPPOC M W / T CEBHRA / CEB (HR ligate)
confronted busts of Philipp I, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r., and Otacilia
Severa, draped, diademed, l.
rev. MEC - AM - BRIANWN
Demeter, in double chiton and with stola over the back, stg. l., holding patera
and long torch
ref. Karayotov 182; Varbanov (engl.) 4229; SNG Copenhagen 590; Jekov (2020) 7.41.5.4
rare, VF

Nice torch with basket on top!
2 commentsJochen03/29/07 at 17:59Jochen: Thanks! Corrected!
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Thracia, Mesembria, Philipp I & Otacilia Severa, Jekov (2020) 7.41.05.04Philipp I, AD 244-249
AE 26, 10.6g
obv. AVT M IOVL FILIPPOC M W / T CEBHRA / CEB (HR ligate)
confronted busts of Philipp I, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r., and Otacilia
Severa, draped, diademed, l.
rev. MEC - AM - BRIANWN
Demeter, in double chiton and with stola over the back, stg. l., holding patera
and long torch
ref. Karayotov 182; Varbanov (engl.) 4229; SNG Copenhagen 590; Jekov (2020) 7.41.5.4
rare, VF

Nice torch with basket on top!
2 commentsJochen03/29/07 at 17:55Petrus Elmsley: Ligature H (eta) + P (rho)
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Thracia, Mesembria, Philipp I & Otacilia Severa, Jekov (2020) 7.41.08.01 (plate coin)Philipp I, AD 244-249
AE 26, 10.95g
obv. AYT M IOYL PHILIPPOC AYG M WTA / KIL CEB / HRA
confronted busts of the imperial pair
rev. MECAMBR - IANWN
Dionysos, in short chiton and nebris, with boots, wearing ivy wreath, standing frontal, head l., holding thyrsos and pouring out of kantharos.
ref, Varbanov (engl.) 4237 (plate coin); SNG Cop. 665 (same obv.); SNG Cop. 666 (same rev.); Moushmov 4018; Jekov (2020) 7.42.8.1 (plate coin)
VF
published on Wildwinds

On the portrait of Otacilia traces of a slight doublestrike, OY from IOYL and dots from the border (Steve Minnoch)
3 commentsJochen03/29/07 at 17:53Jochen: Thanks for the advice! Yes, I see, it is the same!
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Thracia, Mesembria, Philipp I & Otacilia Severa, Jekov (2020) 7.41.08.01 (plate coin)Philipp I, AD 244-249
AE 26, 10.95g
obv. AYT M IOYL PHILIPPOC AYG M WTA / KIL CEB / HRA
confronted busts of the imperial pair
rev. MECAMBR - IANWN
Dionysos, in short chiton and nebris, with boots, wearing ivy wreath, standing frontal, head l., holding thyrsos and pouring out of kantharos.
ref, Varbanov (engl.) 4237 (plate coin); SNG Cop. 665 (same obv.); SNG Cop. 666 (same rev.); Moushmov 4018; Jekov (2020) 7.42.8.1 (plate coin)
VF
published on Wildwinds

On the portrait of Otacilia traces of a slight doublestrike, OY from IOYL and dots from the border (Steve Minnoch)
3 commentsJochen03/29/07 at 17:39Petrus Elmsley: Is this the plate coin in Varbanov (English) 4237?...
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036. Salonina.BI Antoninianus. Eastern mint.

Obv. Draped bust right, on crescent SALONINA AVG

Rev. Ivno standing left holding patera and sceptre, peacock at feet IVNO REGINA.

RIC13s. aUNC. Simply superb, perfect style, fabric and strike on perfectly round flan with full silvering. Very rare in this condition.

4 commentsLordBest03/29/07 at 16:27*Alex: I think that is the nicest Salonina that I've seen...
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WOLFGallienus AD 253-268 Asian mint Ant
S 2942, Van Meter 13/3, RIC 628, Cohen 46, 3.43 grams 21.70 mm
Radiate draped bust right with legend GALLIENUS AVG
She-wolf standing right looking back suckling Romulus and Remus with legend AETERNITAS AVG
Palm-branch in exergue
WCNC April 05 £47
2 comments03/29/07 at 15:40Aamil Qureshi: I love this coin too! Very Happy
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus, Lugdunum, RIC 64 Bust Type GObv:– VIRTVS PRO-BI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, decorated with emperor riding past row of soldiers with shields
Rev:– ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive
Minted in Lugdunum (IIII) Emission 5 Officina 4. End A.D. 277 to Early A.D. 278
References:– Cohen 69. Bastien 256 (2 examples). RIC 64 Bust Type G (S)
Appear to be an obverse die match to the plate example in Bastien.

Maridvnvm
10 commentsmaridvnvm03/28/07 at 17:52Aamil Qureshi: I LOVE THIS COIN! Sure is one of the top three BOT...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Carausius, Diocletian & Maximianus - AntoninianusObv.: CARAVSIVS ET FRATRES SVI, jugate, radiate & cuirassed busts of Maximianus, Diocletian & Carausius left Rev.:PAX A-VGGG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch & vertical scepter; S P/C. Mint Camulodunum. (Struck circa 292-293 AD)58 commentsPostumus03/28/07 at 17:46Aamil Qureshi: Don't get me wrong, but I haven't seen anything th...
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004. Claudius, 41-54AD. AE Aes.AE Aes. Rome mint..
Obv. Bare head left TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP PP

Rev. Minerva advancing right brandishing spear and shield, large SC

RIC I00. BMCRE 206.

Beautiful patina. gVF
1 commentsLordBest03/28/07 at 12:33b70: Very nice and great detail.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Carausius, Diocletian & Maximianus - AntoninianusObv.: CARAVSIVS ET FRATRES SVI, jugate, radiate & cuirassed busts of Maximianus, Diocletian & Carausius left Rev.:PAX A-VGGG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch & vertical scepter; S P/C. Mint Camulodunum. (Struck circa 292-293 AD)58 commentsPostumus03/27/07 at 10:14M.G.M: A beautiful coin well worth every $
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RIC 361 Divus Vespasian [Titus]AR Denarius, 3.08g
Rome Mint, 79-80 AD
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: EX S C in ex.; Tensa l., surmounted by two victories
RIC 361 (C). BMC 119. RSC 146. BNC 94. Hendin 1585.
Acquired from Klassische Münzen, March 2007.

Here are Curtis Clay's comments concerning the reverse which I cannot improve upon:

"The wagon is a tensa, a chariot in which the symbols of the gods were carried to the games in the circus procession. The wagon has a pediment, evidently in imitation of the temple where those symbols were normally stored.

A unique medallion of A. Pius in Berlin, illustrated by Cohen 1186, shows a similar pedimented wagon drawn by four horses, with a statue of Roma seated atop the pediment and ROM inscribed on the front of the wagon, evidently the tensa of the goddess Roma.

Suetonius and Dio Cassius report that a tensa in the circus procession was one of the excessive honors voted to Julius Caesar in 45-44 BC, shortly before his assassination.

No literary text or inscription attests that tensae were also accorded to consecrated emperors and empresses, but this fact is demonstrated by the coin types, namely the type of Divus Claudius I, your type of Divus Vespasianus, and the type of Diva Marciana showing a similar pedimented wagon drawn by two mules, BMC pl. 21.7-8.

I believe I was the first scholar to correctly identify these wagons, with a full argument bringing in several other examples too, in my paper on the coinage of Nero, Num. Zeitschrift 96, 1982, pp. 28-9 and Appendix 3."

2 commentsDavid Atherton03/27/07 at 10:11Dave A: Very interesting coin. A must have type!
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RIC 361 Divus Vespasian [Titus]AR Denarius, 3.08g
Rome Mint, 79-80 AD
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: EX S C in ex.; Tensa l., surmounted by two victories
RIC 361 (C). BMC 119. RSC 146. BNC 94. Hendin 1585.
Acquired from Klassische Münzen, March 2007.

Here are Curtis Clay's comments concerning the reverse which I cannot improve upon:

"The wagon is a tensa, a chariot in which the symbols of the gods were carried to the games in the circus procession. The wagon has a pediment, evidently in imitation of the temple where those symbols were normally stored.

A unique medallion of A. Pius in Berlin, illustrated by Cohen 1186, shows a similar pedimented wagon drawn by four horses, with a statue of Roma seated atop the pediment and ROM inscribed on the front of the wagon, evidently the tensa of the goddess Roma.

Suetonius and Dio Cassius report that a tensa in the circus procession was one of the excessive honors voted to Julius Caesar in 45-44 BC, shortly before his assassination.

No literary text or inscription attests that tensae were also accorded to consecrated emperors and empresses, but this fact is demonstrated by the coin types, namely the type of Divus Claudius I, your type of Divus Vespasianus, and the type of Diva Marciana showing a similar pedimented wagon drawn by two mules, BMC pl. 21.7-8.

I believe I was the first scholar to correctly identify these wagons, with a full argument bringing in several other examples too, in my paper on the coinage of Nero, Num. Zeitschrift 96, 1982, pp. 28-9 and Appendix 3."

2 commentsDavid Atherton03/27/07 at 09:48Noah: I still think this is a stunning coin! Congrats t...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AR Denarius 98-117 A.DObv: TICAESARDIVI AVGFAVGVSTVS - Laureate head right.
Rev: PM TR PS COS VI PP SPQR - PRO-AVG; Minted in Rome A.D.117. Providentia stg.l. resting on column. As RCII: 3154, but without PARTHICO on rev. and PRO-AVG in field instead of PRO-VID.
5 comments03/27/07 at 09:48Noah: just a marvelous reverse!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AR Denarius 98-117 A.DObv: TICAESARDIVI AVGFAVGVSTVS - Laureate head right.
Rev: PM TR PS COS VI PP SPQR - PRO-AVG; Minted in Rome A.D.117. Providentia stg.l. resting on column. As RCII: 3154, but without PARTHICO on rev. and PRO-AVG in field instead of PRO-VID.
5 comments03/27/07 at 03:26Potator II: Very nice depiction of Providentia, I like the dra...
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Caracalla, Silver Denarius "Mars, the Aggressor" * 196-217 AD *
Caracalla, "Mars,* the Aggressor"
AR Denarius

Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.
Reverse: PONTIF TR P X COS II, Mars advancing right carrying trophy over left shoulder and spear in right hand.

Mint: Rome
Struck: 213 AD

Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 2.85 grams
Die axis: 180 deg.

Beautiful luster.

RIC 88, RSC 431

* Olympian

1 commentsTiathena03/26/07 at 21:11Aamil Qureshi: Beautiful! Very Happy
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Augustus RIC I, 86aJochen's Augustus RIC I, 86a
Augustus, 27 BC - AD 14
AR - Denar, 3.74g, 19mm
Colonia Patricia(?), ca. 19 BC - 18 BC
obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS
bare head r.
rev. SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS under round shield inscribed with CL.V between
eagle l. and standard r. S.P.Q.R. at the corners of the shield
RIC I, 86a; BMCR 417; RSC 265
good VF, toned

The eagle standards were introduced by Marius similar to the Ptolemaic eagle to each of his legions. This issue celebrates the recovery of the 3 eagle-standards 20 BC by Augustus (by negotiations), which were lost by Crassus 53 BC at the battle of Carrhae against the Parthians. The 3 eagles thereafter were erected in the new temple of Mars Ultor on the Forum of Augustus. The day of recovery was determined public holiday.
11 commentsJochen03/26/07 at 19:05M.G.M: A very nice spicement, much better then my own exa...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vespasian, denarius SPQRVespasian, 69-79 A.D., rome.
OBV: IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS(inverted) laureate head right.
REV: SPQR in oak wreath.

my first denarius!
4 comments03/26/07 at 17:50Aamil Qureshi: It is a lovely denarius indeed! Very Happy
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CaracallaColor impression based on marble bust8 commentsScotvs Capitis03/26/07 at 14:49Bamba123: Where is his Harley? Excellent work, you should b...
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Portrait of VespasianDigital paint of a sculpture, Capitoline Museum, Palazzo Nuovo, Rome. Photo from a series done in the early 1900s by the Alinari brothers.
ALINARI: Photographic documentation of art and architecture in Italy compiled by Alinari in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
4 commentsScotvs Capitis03/26/07 at 14:47Bamba123: What a novel concept, these are great. Looking fo...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julia Domna, Rome, RIC IV 574Julia Domna AR Denarius
obv: IVLIA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right.
rev: PIETAS PVBLICA. Pietas standing facing, head left, both hands raised, lit altar left.
Struck 198-202 A.D. at Rome
RIC IV 574
Van Meter 40
7 comments03/26/07 at 04:55alexB: Arent you both supposed to looking at the coin? :...
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Phoenicia, Tripolis, Elagabal, BMC 177Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 28, 12.39g
struck AD 220-221
obv. AVT KM - ANTWNINOC
Bust draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. TRIPO - L - I - TWN
Tetrastyle portico of the temple of Zeus Hagios with staircase; through the
middle intercolumnare the burning altar in the courtyard could be seen; in the
two lateral intercolumnaria Helios l. and Selene r., stg. on columns; architrave
decorated with dots and waveline; in pediment bust of Astarte; behind the
pediment the backwall of the temple is visible.
[in the ex. BLF = year 532 of the Seleucid era]
BMC 177; SNG Copenhagen 292; Lindgren 2355
rare, VF,

The rev. shows the temple of a local heavenly Baal, here worshipped as Zeus Hagios.
3 commentsJochen03/25/07 at 09:31Dave A: A wonderful coin indeed!
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Phoenicia, Berytos, Elagabal, SNG Copenhagen 118Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 12.47g
obv. [AV KM AVR AN - TONINOC AVG]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. COL IVL A - VG FEL / BER
Poseidon, in himation, advancing r., head l., holding his trident in l. arm, raising
the nymph Beroe, kneeling l. before him, looking up to him; the nymph, in
transparent chiton, scooping water with a jar, the l. hand raised in defense.
SNG Copenhagen 118; BMC 183; Lindgren II, 120, 2268
Very rare, about EF, chocolate-brown patina

The group of statues from the rev. decorates the pedimentum of the main temple of the city of Berytos, todays Beirut in Liban. For the love of Beroe have struggled Poseidon and Dionysos until Zeus ended the battle and gave Beroe to Poseidon who gave the city the honor to win each naval battle.
For more information please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
1 commentsJochen03/25/07 at 04:50areich: A wonderful coin, one of the best in your collecti...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Agrippina the Elder (ca. 14 B.C.-33 A.D)Agrippina the Elder (ca. 14 B.C.-33 A.D)
Sestertius
Daughter of Julia and Marcus Agrippa, wife of Germanicus and mother of Emperor Caligula. The most beautiful woman of all Caesars in the most incredible condition. The finest known specimen orriginally from the Morreti Collection.
Obv. Posthumous portrait ordered by Caligula to commemorate his mother who had tragically died in exile. Rev.The carpentum drawn by two mules, the vehicle reserved for the use of the women of the imperial family in the city.
Cohen 1 ; RIC 42
25 comments03/25/07 at 02:35alexB: Majestic
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VRBS ROMA Æ3 Follis * Commemorative
VRBS ROMA * Commemorative - Founding of the City of Rome

Obv: VRBS ROMA - Roma wearing plumed & crested helmet with visor, draped in Imperial robe and cuirassed bust left.
Rev: No legend: She-wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; two stars above.

Exergue: R (Wreath) Q

Mint: Rome
Struck: 333-335 AD.

Size: 16.12 mm.
Weight: c. 2.5 gms.
Die axis: 180°

Condition: In good condition, well struck, nicely-centered and a rather pretty dark-olive green patina overall.

Note: Coin not in my private collection. Birthday gift to my niece, February 2006.

Ref: RIC VII Rome 354
2 commentsTiathena03/25/07 at 01:43Noah: Strangely enough, my first coin was this popular o...
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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 commentsTiathena03/25/07 at 01:40Noah: a beauty through and through
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Caracalla * Serapis, 196-217 AD. AR Denarius
Caracalla * Serapis, Silver Denarius

Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM * Laureate head right.
Rev: P M TR P XX COS IIII P P Serapis * wearing polos standing left, holding bound-wreath(?) in right hand and scepter in his left hand, arm slightly raised.

Exergue: (Blank)

Mint: Rome
Struck: 217 AD.

Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.53 grams
Die axis: 300°

Condition: Beautiful. Bright, clear luster. Small flan crack on reverse.

Refs:*
RIC 289c, pg. 255

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