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27 DiadumenianDenarius. May-July 217 AD. M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES, draped bust right, seen from behind / PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Diadumenian standing facing, head right, holding standard and sceptre; two standards right. RSC 6. Weight 3.35 g. Die axis 6 hr. Max dia 19.1 mm2 commentsmix_val03/29/24 at 12:10Anaximander: Wonderful portrait and reverse. Two thumbs up.

Issue IV Fides militum unlistedCldc
Fides seated left
FIDES MILITVM
12h; 3.00g1 commentsmix_val01/18/21 at 21:42Jay GT4: Nice find

Issue IV Nobilitas C181Cld
Nobilitas standing right
NOBILITAS
12h; 2.66g1 commentsmix_val01/09/21 at 20:33Laurentius: Nice one!

Issue IV Pontif Max C470Cldc
Roma seated left
PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P
12h; 3.21g1 commentsmix_val01/09/21 at 15:41Callimachus: Nice portrait.

Issue II Unlisted Salus no starCldc
Seated Salus
P M TR P COS P P
6h; 2.94g
Similar to C218a but Eastern1 commentsmix_val01/09/21 at 11:32shanxi: wonderful portrait

Issue II Mars C201Cld
Star left of Mars
P M TR P COS P P
6h; 3.44g1 commentsmix_val01/04/21 at 21:34okidoki: very nice Very Happy

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SALVS PVBLICA CldcfObverse: IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER [AVG]
Bust laureate right, front view, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: SALVS_[PVBLICA] SC in exergue
Salus draped seated left on throne, feeding from patera in right hand, snake coiling up from altar, resting left arm , elbow bent, on side of throne
BMC 83 (Plate 2), RIC 608
Weight, 23.062g; die axis, 12h
1 commentsmix_val04/16/20 at 16:12Callimachus: Nice portrait of the young Sev. Alexander.

Pontif Max III Providentia, wand and globeObverse: IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG
Bust radiate, right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: PONTIF MAX TRP III COS P P, SC low in field
Providentia draped, standing front, head left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding in right hand wand over globe at feet left and in left hand cornucopiae
BMC 173*, RIC 415
Weight, 22.11g; die axis, 12h.
1 commentsmix_val01/11/18 at 20:32Jay GT4: Nice patina

Providentia cornucopia Bldcf dupObverse: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed, front view
Reverse: PROVIDE_NTIA AVG, SC left and right low in field
Annona draped, standing front, head left, holding in right hand wheat ears over modius filled with wheat ears and cornucopiae in left
BMC 891-2, RIC 644.
Weight, 10.888g; die axis 12h1 commentsmix_val01/10/17 at 06:57Randygeki(h2): A nice example

PMTRP Libertas Cldcf Obverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed, front view
Reverse: PMTRP_COS_PP, SC left and right, low in field
Libertas draped, standing front, head left, holding pileus in right and cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery over arm
BMC 24*, pl. 1 (Rome, same rev. die) , RIC 391
Weight, 19.62g; die axis, 6h.2 commentsmix_val09/07/16 at 23:41bdavis33157: These early sestertii of Severus Alexander are won...

03 CaligulaCaligula (Gaius) & Augustus AR Denarius. C. CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS, bare head right / Augustus head, radiate, r., between two stars. BMC 4, RIC 2, RSC 11, BMC 10. Weight 3.56. Die Axis 4 hr.
5 commentsmix_val03/19/16 at 02:55ickster: Wow Shocked

SALVS PVBLICA CldcObverse: [IMP CAES M AVR] SEV ALEX[ANDER AVG]
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: [SA]LVS PVBLICA SC in exergue
Salus draped seated left on throne, feeding from patera in right hand, snake coiling up from altar, resting left arm , elbow bent, on side of throne
BMC 83 (front portrait), RIC 608
Weight, 19.234g; die axis, 12h1 commentsmix_val02/21/16 at 18:08curtislclay: Same rev. die as BM 83, pl. 3, which has portr. se...

Iovi Propugnatori Blsd duplicateObverse: IMP ALEXANDER PIUS AVG
Bust radiate right, left shoulder slightly draped
Reverse: IOVI PRO_PUGNATORI SC left and right in field
Jupiter naked except for cloak over left arm and shoulder, standing front, body turned left, right knee bent, head turned back right, upraised thunderbolt in right hand, eagle in left hand.
BM 827* note (Naville 1924 Bement 1265) RIC 632
Weight, 11.492g; die axis, 12h.
1 commentsmix_val12/07/15 at 12:02David Atherton: Nice sharp detail in good style.

04 ClaudiusClaudius. 41-54 AD. AR Denarius. Struck 51-52 AD. TI CLAUD CAESAR AVG P M TR P XI IMP P P COS V, laureate head right / PACI AVGVSTAE, Nemesis walking right holding caduceus, preceded by a serpent. RSC 68. Weight 3.74 g. Die Axis 5 hr.4 commentsmix_val09/05/15 at 18:36Nemonater: Wonderful example!

As VENVS VICTRIX AVGWeight 10.039g; Die axis, 12h3 commentsmix_val12/24/13 at 03:20quadrans: I agree it is a very nice and interesting coin ...

Sestertius VENVS FELIX 1 commentsmix_val12/24/13 at 00:10Robin Ayers: just beautiful, preservation and patina is excelle...

Sestertius FELICITAS AVG2 commentsmix_val12/24/13 at 00:03Robin Ayers: That really is a stunning portrait. Jealous!

Denarius VENVS VICTRIX shield helmet sceptre1 commentsmix_val12/24/13 at 00:01Robin Ayers: wow, gorgeous!

Denarius PVDICITIAAntioch mint
Pudicitia standing left, holding paterna and sceptre, altar at feet
Seaby's Bull. Feb. 63, B1496
weight, 2.463g, 6h2 commentsmix_val12/24/13 at 00:01Robin Ayers: I love this portrait, very nice type with no diade...

Denarius IVNO AVGVSTAE seated, flower1 commentsmix_val12/23/13 at 23:59Robin Ayers: beautifully centered, really excellent coin

As VENVS VICTRIX AVGWeight 10.039g; Die axis, 12h3 commentsmix_val12/23/13 at 23:58Robin Ayers: what a great patina color, and the reverse is exce...

As FELICITAS PVBLICAWeight, 10.631g; Die axis, 12h1 commentsmix_val12/23/13 at 23:57Robin Ayers: beautiful detail, and what a wonderful reverse

Denarius FELICITAS PVBLICA leaning3.31g, 11h1 commentsmix_val12/23/13 at 23:55Robin Ayers: A really lovely portrait, fantastic coin

Alexander as Caesar INDVLGENTIA, SpesObverse: M AVR ALEXANDER CAES
Bareheaded and draped bust right, seen from front
Reverse:INDVGENTIA AVG
Spes walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left.
RIC 382; BMC § 614
Weight, 9.582 g; die axis, 6h.

1 commentsmix_val12/02/13 at 12:51Pscipio: That is a very neat coin, rare, and with a sensiti...

Liberalitas II CldObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped
Reverse: LIBERALITAS_AVGVSTI II, SC left and right in field
Liberalitas draped, standing front, head left, holding coin counter in right and cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery over arm
BMC 214, RIC 567
weight, 24.718; die axis, 12h

2 commentsmix_val05/15/13 at 20:46Randygeki(h2): Nice one!

Marti Pacifero CldcObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: MARTIPA_CIFERO, SC left and right, low in field
Mars helmeted, in military dress, stranding front, head left, holding branch in right hand and vertical spear reversed in left.
bust variety of BMC 74-5 (front view), RIC 585
Weight, 19.80g; die axis, 12h.2 commentsmix_val05/15/13 at 14:30curtislclay: The same obv. die was apparently also used with th...

Denarius PVDICITIAAntioch mint
Pudicitia standing left, holding paterna and sceptre, altar at feet
Seaby's Bull. Feb. 63, B1496
weight, 2.463g, 6h2 commentsmix_val03/04/13 at 14:13Mat: This is rare, nice catch.

Victoria VOT DlObverse: IMPSEVALE_XANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, undraped
Reverse: VICTORIAAVGVSTI, SC left and right very low in field
Victory draped, standing right, left foot on helmet, inscribing VOT X on shield set on trunk of palm tree
BMC 646* (Rome), pl. 22. RIC 617
Weight, 10.941g; die axis, 12h1 commentsmix_val09/26/12 at 19:05Mat: nice addition

Profectio DlObverse: IMPSEVALE_XANDERAVG
Bust radiant right,
Reverse: PROFECTIOAVGVSTI, SC in exergue
Severus Alexander laureate, in military dress, on horseback left, holding up right hand and holding spear pointing up right in left hand
Unlisted in BMC and RIC
Weight, 13.061g; die axis, 12h.
1 commentsmix_val08/09/12 at 01:16curtislclay: I have one too, and this dupondius was already pub...

PMTRP V Mars trophy and spear CldObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust radiate right, draped
Reverse: PMTRPV_COSIIPP, SC left and right, low in field
Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak floating out left and right, holding spear pointed transversely up in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand
BMC 360* (Milan. C. 186, Caylus), RIC 441
1 commentsmix_val08/09/12 at 01:08curtislclay: Cohen 284 (no source). BM 360* (Rome). However BM ...

PMTRP Salus CldcObverse: IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: P M TR P COS P P SC in exergue
Salus draped seated left on throne, feeding from patera in right hand, snake coiling up from altar, resting left arm , elbow bent, on side of throne
BMC 40, RIC 393
Weight, 17.470g; die axis, 12h.
1 commentsmix_val07/01/12 at 16:25Noah: fantastic portrait!

21 Septimius SeverusDenarius. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / FVNDATOR PACIS, Septimius, togate and veiled, standing left holding olive branch. RIC 265, RSC 205, BMC 330.

Odd shaped coin but the reverse figure actually looks like Septimius!1 commentsmix_val02/20/12 at 16:34Kained but Able: Yes lovely detail on that reverse, love this colle...

07 OthoOtho AR Denarius. Rome Mint, 69 AD. IMP OTHO CAES(AR AVG TR P), bewigged head right / PAX ORBIS (TERR)ARVM, Pax standing left, holding branch and caduceus. RSC 4a. Weight 3.27 g. Die Axis 6 hr.1 commentsmix_val02/20/12 at 16:31Kained but Able: Excellent portrait style on this one. Great coin!

PMTRP XIII Blsd Sol with whipObverse: IMPALEXANDERPIVSAVG
Bust radiate right, shoulder slightly draped
Reverse: PMTRP_XIIICOSIIIPP, SC left and right in field
Sol radiate, naked but for cloak over shoulders, walking left, right foot forward, head left, raising right hand and holding whip in left
BMC 959*, pl. 31, RIC 539
Weight, 10.904g; die axis, 12h.
1 commentsmix_val12/28/11 at 02:46Randygeki(h2): cool addition

001 Orbiana denarius duplicateSALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed & draped bust right
CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera & double cornucopiae.
RSC 1,BMC 287-290
3.023 g, 6h 1 commentsmix_val12/03/11 at 15:18Mat: One of my favorites in your collection.

Romae Aeternae DlsdObverse: IMPSEVALE_XANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, slightly draped on left shoulder
Reverse: ROMAEAE_TERNAE, SC in exergue
Roma helmeted, draped to feet, seated left on low seat, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left; round shield in front of seat.
BM 519, RIC 603
Weight, 11.323g; die axis, 12h.
1 commentsmix_val11/05/11 at 16:55Randygeki(h2): Very nice one

PMTRP VII Sev Alex trophy and spear DlsdObverse: IMPSEVALE_XANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, slightly draped left shoulder (Aegis?)
Reverse: PMTRPVII_COSIIPP, SC left and right in field
Severus Alexander as Romulus, bareheaded in military dress, advancing right, holding spear pointing transversely upward in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left.
BMC 512 (plate 17), RIC 482
Weight, 19.644g; die axis, 12h3 commentsmix_val10/03/11 at 12:04dupondius: Great Sestertius! Razz

Pontif II Secvritas seated Cldc Obverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: PONTIFMAXTRPIICOSPP, SC in exergue
Securitas draped, seated left on throne, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and resting head on left hand, left arm resting on top of throne, elbow bent; in front left, lighted and garlanded altar
BMC 123-4, RIC 407
Weight, 20.29g; die axis, 12h.3 commentsmix_val10/03/11 at 12:04dupondius: Outstanding! Razz

SPESObverse: IMPALEXAN_DERPIVSAVG
Bust radiant right, slightly draped on left shoulder
Reverse: SPESPVBLICA, SC left and right in field
Spes draped, walking left, left foot forward, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left
BMC 909, RIC 649
Weight, 8.266g; die axis, 12h
1 commentsmix_val08/18/11 at 12:35Randygeki(h2): nice!

PMTRP V Cldcf Mars trophy and spear Obverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed, front view
Reverse: PMTRPV_COSIIPP, SC left and right in field
Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak floating out left and right, holding spear pointed transversely up in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand
BMC 359, RIC 440
Weight, 19.542g; die axis, 12h.
Variant Bust, double struck on reverse2 commentsmix_val08/15/11 at 12:26mix_val: Thanks Curtis.

PMTRP VI Pax CldObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEV_ALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped
Reverse: PMTRP_VI_COSIIPP, SC left and right in field
Pax draped, running left, holding branch up in right hand and transverse sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm.
Cf. BMC 425-6 (obv. legend unbroken), RIC 465
Weight, 16.56g; die axis, 12h.2 commentsmix_val08/10/11 at 20:32Randygeki(h2): really great highlight on the rev!

PMTRP VI Sacrif CldObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEV_ALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: P_MTRPVIICOSIIPP, SC left and right, low in field
Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over ligted tripod left and holding scroll in left hand at side
BMC 437, RIC 468
Weight, 17.86g; die axis, 12h.2 commentsmix_val08/10/11 at 20:31Randygeki(h2): excellent portrait

PMTRP V Mars Trophy and spear Cld dup2Obverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEV_ALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped
Reverse: PMTRPV_COSIIPP, SC left and right in field
Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak floating out left and right, holding spear pointed transversely up in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand
BMC 357-8, RIC 440
Weight, 17.33g; die axis, 12h.1 commentsmix_val08/10/11 at 20:31Randygeki(h2): Great reverse!

Annona DlsdObverse: IMPSEVALE_XANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, left shoulder slightly draped
Reverse: ANNONAAVGVSTI SC left and right, very low in field
Annona draped standing front, head left, right hand holding wheat ears downwards and left anchor, beside right foot, modius filled with wheat ears.
BMC 678-9, RIC 549
Weight, 22.00g; die axis, 1h.2 commentsmix_val08/10/11 at 20:31Randygeki(h2): Very nice!

22 Pescennius NigerDenarius. Antioch mint. IMP CAES C PESC [NIGERIV]S AVG COS II, laureate head right / FELICITAS TEMPOR, crossed cornuacopiae. RIC 15 VAR. Weight 2.95 gm. Die axis 5 hr. Max Dia 17.2 mm.2 commentsmix_val03/09/11 at 16:44neander: Very interesting type - it's prototype for Sev...

PMTRP VII Sacrif Cldc medObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: P_MTRPVII_COSII_PP, SC left and right, low in field
Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over ligted tripod left and holding scroll in left hand at side
Cf. BMC 467 (normal weight), RIC 484
Weight, 24.85g; die axis, 12h.
medallion size flan3 commentsmix_val01/01/11 at 08:41dupondius: Stunning! Razz

Marti Pacifero CldcObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: MARTIPA_CIFERO, SC left and right, low in field
Mars helmeted, in military dress, stranding front, head left, holding branch in right hand and vertical spear reversed in left.
bust variety of BMC 74-5 (front view), RIC 585
Weight, 19.80g; die axis, 12h.2 commentsmix_val01/01/11 at 08:39dupondius: Absolutely interesting, bust of much better style ...

As VENVS VICTRIX AVGWeight 10.039g; Die axis, 12h3 commentsmix_val10/15/10 at 20:56curtislclay: Obv. IVLIA MA - MAEA AVG, unlisted on bronzes of t...

Victoria advancing left CldObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped
Reverse: VICTOR_IAAVGVST_I, SC left and right low in field
Victory winged, draped, advancing left, holding up wreath in right hand and palm sloped up to right at left shoulder
BMC 276 (Plate 10), RIC 622
weight, 10.78g; die axis, 12h
1 commentsmix_val07/05/10 at 23:55Noah: cool patina

Annona Cld dupObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped
Reverse: ANNONA_AVGVSTI SC left and right, very low in field
Annona draped standing front, head left, right hand holding wheat ears downwards and left cornucopiae, beside right foot, modius filled with wheat ears.
BMC 347-9, RIC 548
Weight, 22.80g; die axis, 12h.1 commentsmix_val07/05/10 at 17:57Randygeki(h2): nice portrait

Victoria standing left Dlsd dupObverse: IMPSEVALE_XANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, slightly draped on left shoulder
Reverse: VICTO_RIAAVGVSTI, SC left and right very low in field
Victory draped, standing front, head turned left, holding up wreath in right hand and palm sloped up to right at left shoulder
BMC 703-4, RIC 618
Weight, 19.765g; die axis, 12h.2 commentsmix_val06/11/10 at 23:55Mark Z2: So THAT is what a great reverse looks like! :shoc...

PMTRP VIII quadriga DlsdObverse: IMPSEVALE_XANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, slightly draped left shoulder
Reverse: PMTRPVIIICOSIIIPP, SC in exergue
Severus Alexander laureate and togate, standing in decorated quadriga right, holding reins and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand and extending right
BMC 575-8, RIC 495
Weight, 20.78g; die axis, 12h.2 commentsmix_val06/11/10 at 21:14Mark Z2: Wow! Best quadriga ever? Smile

Providentia DeorvmObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: PROVIDENTIA_DEORVM, S and C left and right in field
Providentia draped, standing front, head left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding in right hand wand over globe at feet left and in left hand cornucopiae,
BMC 141-2 (plate 5), RIC 597
Weight, 22.935g; die axis, 12h.
2 commentsmix_val06/11/10 at 19:57Randygeki(h2): nice one

PMTRP Mars branch and spearObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: PMTRP_COSPP, SC left and right in field
Mars helmeted, in military dress, stranding front, head left, holding olive branch in right hand and vertical spear reversed in left.
BMC 30, RIC 388
Weight, 18.760g; die axis, 12h.
1 commentsmix_val06/11/10 at 19:56Randygeki(h2): nice

Fides Militum Cld dupObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped
Reverse: FIDES_M_I_LITVM SC left and right in field
Fides draped, standing front, head left, holding a vertical standard in each hand
BMC 228, RIC 552
Weight, 19.581g; die axis, 6h.
1 commentsmix_val05/12/10 at 21:33David Atherton: An eloquent portrait and neat reverse, you must be...

PMTRP X Annona anchor BlsdObverse: IMPALEXAND_ERPIVSAVG
Bust laureate right, slightly draped on left shoulder
Reverse: PMTRPX_COSIIIPP, SC left and right, very low in field
Annona draped, standing front, head left, holding in right hand wheat ears over modius filled with wheat ears and anchor in left
BMC 768, RIC 520
Weight, 16.205g; die axis, 12h.
1 commentsmix_val05/12/10 at 16:05Randygeki(h2): very nice

Liberalitas Platform CldcObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: LIBERALITASAVGVSTI SC exergue
Severus Alexander seated left on curule chair on plaform and behind him a lictor holding rod; in front, Liberalitas standing left, holding coin despenser and cornucopiae; at left citizen mounting steps to platform
BMC 9, RIC 566
Weight, 22.47g; die axis, 12h.2 commentsmix_val02/20/10 at 10:02dupondius: Elagabal like Potrait! Razz

PMTRP Salvs CldcfObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed, front view
Reverse: (PMTR)PCOSPP SC in exergue
Salus draped seated left on throne, feeding from patera in right hand, snake coinling up from altar, resting left arm , elbow bent, on side of throne
BMC 39, RIC 393
Weight, 19.10g; die axis, 11:30h.2 commentsmix_val02/20/10 at 09:58dupondius: Rare and Nice! Razz

14 HadrianDenarius. 119-122 AD. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate heroic bust right, drapery on far shoulder / P M TR P COS III, Aeternitas standing facing with hands upraised holding heads of Sol & Luna. RSC 1114; RIC II, 81; C.1114; BMCR 162. Weight 3.07 g. Die Axis 6 hr. Max Dia 19.2 mm.2 commentsmix_val02/05/10 at 01:00Randygeki(h2): nice one

Mars Vltor Blsd dupObverse: IMPALEXANDERPIUSAVG
Bust radiate right, slightly draped left shoulder
Reverse: MARS_V_LTOR, SC left and right in field
Mars helmeted, in military dress, cloak behind, running right, holding transverse spear upright in right hand and shield on left arm
BMC 844*, pl. 28 (Glasgow, obv. legend unbroken), RIC 636
Weight, 15.00g; die axis, 6h.
2 commentsmix_val02/05/10 at 00:57Randygeki(h2): nice

Aequitas CldcfObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed, front view
Reverse: AEQVITAS_AVGVSTI, SC left and right, very low in field
Aequitas draped, standing front, head left holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery over left arm
BMC 333-6 (are draped, side view), RIC 547
Weight, 20.92g; die axis, 11h
An unusual portrait variety in a sestertius from year 226 (issue 6) that became the standard portrait for draped and cuirassed portraits from 231 AD (issue 14) on.1 commentsmix_val01/18/10 at 16:11Noah: a pleasant coin

Sestertius FELICITAS AVG2 commentsmix_val01/08/10 at 19:26Noah: Absolutely GORGEOUS coin!!! The portrait is stupe...

Spes right BldcfObverse: IMPALEXAN_DERPIVSAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed, front view
Reverse: SPES_PVBLICA, SC left and right in field
Spes draped, walking left, right foot forward, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left
BMC 906, RIC 648
Weight, 18.71g; die axis, 12h.2 commentsmix_val01/08/10 at 19:23Noah: another superb example

Spes right BldcfObverse: IMPALEXAN_DERPIVSAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed, front view
Reverse: SPES_PVBLICA, SC left and right in field
Spes draped, walking left, right foot forward, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left
BMC 906, RIC 648
Weight, 19.09g; die axis, 1h.2 commentsmix_val01/08/10 at 19:23Noah: fantastic coin...the detail is magnificent and the...

PMTRP X Sol whip Blsd Obverse: IMPALEXAN_DERPIVSAVG
Bust laureate right, slightly draped on left shoulder
Reverse: PMTRP_X_COSIIIPP, SC left and right in field
Sol radiate, naked but for cloak over shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding whip in left
BMC 771, RIC 517
Weight, 15.66g; die axis, 12h.
modern patina2 commentsmix_val01/08/10 at 19:19Noah: Spectacular coin

PMTRP VII Sacrif CldObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped
Reverse: P_MTRPVII_COSII_PP, SC left and right in field
Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over ligted tripod left and holding scroll in left hand at side
Cf. BMC 465-6, pl. 16 (broken obv. legend), RIC 484
Weight, 23.10g; die axis, 11h.2 commentsmix_val01/08/10 at 19:17Noah: great patina

Pax Aeterna CldcObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: PAXAETER_NA_AVG, SC left and right in field
Pax draped, standing front, head left, holding branch up in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm.
BMC 137*, RIC 590
Weight, 14.88g; die axis, 12h.2 commentsmix_val01/08/10 at 19:17Noah: awesome highlighting patina

Iovi Vltori CldcObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, front view, draped (and cuirassed?)
Reverse: IOVIV_L_TORI, SC exergue
Jupiter naked to waist, seated left on throne, holding victory on extended right hand and sceptre in left
BMC 240, RIC 560
Weight, 21.69g; die axis, 12h.2 commentsmix_val01/08/10 at 19:16Noah: spectacularly attractive sestertius

006 Orbiana Sestertius SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed & draped bust right
CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM, S C in exergue, Severus Alexander standing right, holding role & clasping hands with Orbiana, veiled, standing left.
Cohen 6, BMC 299-301
19.445 g, 12h
1 commentsmix_val01/08/10 at 19:14Noah: even sweeter patina

004 Orbiana Sestertius duplicateSAL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed and draped bust right
CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM S-C, Concord seated left holding patera and double cornucopiae.
RIC 655, Cohen 4; BMC 293-6
23.705 g, 12h1 commentsmix_val01/08/10 at 19:13Noah: sweet patina

17 Lucius VerusDenarius. IMP L VERVS AVG, bare head right / PROV DEOR TR P III COS II, Providentia standing left holding globe & cornucopiae. RSC 154; RIC III 483; BMCRE 207. Weight 3.45 g. Die Axis 6 hr. Max Dia 18 mm.

1 commentsmix_val01/08/10 at 19:12Noah: nice one

As medallion BMC 541Obverse: IMPSEVALEXANDAVGIULIAMAMAEAAVG round edge
Busts face to face of Severus Alexander laureate (seen from the front), slightly bearded, draped (and cuirassed?) and Julia Mamaea draped wearing stephane, left hair in waves
MATAVG below busts
Reverse: (FELICITAS TEMPORVM)
Severus Alexander draped, holding globe and mappa, seated left on curule chair, being crowned with wreath by Victory draped, standing left, holding palm-branch; in front, Felicitas draped, standing front, head right, holding loing caduceus in right hand; background centre, female figure draped, standing front, head right, but this feature is lost because the coin has been holed.
BMC 541 (plate 19), RIC 661
Weight, 10.352g; Die axis, 12h
Ex Mabbott Collection (Schulman Galleries 1969, lot 4804) 2 commentsmix_val11/20/09 at 14:22mix_val: Thanks!

Iovi Conservatori CldcfObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, front view, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: IOVICONSERVATORI, SC left and right, low in field
Jupiter naked except for cloak hanging behind him over both arms, standing front, head left, holding thurderbolt in right hand and vertical spear (sceptre?) in left
BMC 61*, RIC 559 (but without Severus Alexander, typo?)
weight, 13.06g; die axis, 6h
A scarce specimen with reverse slightly double struck. A rather thinnish flan2 commentsmix_val08/21/09 at 09:59mix_val: Thanks Curtis

Providentia Cornucopia BldcfObverse: IMPALEXANDERPIVSAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed, front view
Reverse: PROVIDENTIAAVG, SC left and right in field
Annona draped, standing front, head left, holding in right hand wheat ears over modius filled with wheat ears and cornucopiae in left
BMC 891-2, RIC 644.
Weight, 9.58g; die axis 12h1 commentsmix_val08/20/09 at 19:08curtislclay: BMC 891-2, pl. 29.

PMTRP VI Aeqvitas Cld Obverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped
Reverse: PMTRP VI_COSIIPP, SC left and right, low in field
Aequitas draped, standing left, head left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery over left arm
Bust var. of BMC 399-400 (draped, cuirassed)
weight, 23.40g; die axis, 12h
1 commentsmix_val08/20/09 at 19:04curtislclay: Bust var. of BMC 399-400 (draped, cuirassed).

PMTRP V trophy and spear CldObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped
Reverse: PMTRPV_COSIIPP, SC left and right in field
Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak floating out left and right, holding spear pointed transversely up in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand
BMC 361, RIC 442
Weight, 10.85g; die axis, 12h. 2 commentsmix_val05/29/09 at 01:01Noah: beautiful full strike

PMTRP VI Pax running left CldcObverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEV_ALEXANDERAVG
Bust laureate right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: PMTRP_VICOSIIPP, SC left and right in field
Pax draped, running left, holding branch up in right hand and transverse sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm.
BM 427 note (C. 321, Paris). RIC 466
Weight, 12.10g; die axis, 11h. 1 commentsmix_val05/27/09 at 17:21curtislclay: BM 427 note (C. 321, Paris).

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