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MACEDON - ALEXANDER III (THE GREAT) Struck during the lifetime of Alexander the Great.
Bronze AE Unit, Price 292, F, 4.168g, 18.5mm, 45o, Macedonian mint, c. 336 - 323 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, in lion's skin headdress; reverse ALEXANDR[OU], quiver and bow above, club below, symbols D upper field, AI monogram in ex.dpaul704/13/24 at 13:39Pekka K: ΦΙ in ex. -> Price 314
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ROMAN EMPIRE - RepublicROMAN EMPIRE - Republic, Aurelius. As 194-190 B.C Janus head / Prow of ship. Crawford. 136, 2; Syd. 327. 25.31 g. dpaul703/12/23 at 23:12Richard S6: RRC204/2 Crescent above illegible L.SAVF
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CHARTRESCHARTRES - Anonymous, AR Grand Denier. C. 1000-1050 AD. Simple type; Obv. with 3 besants in a row; center one is the eye to a simply-drawn crowned face; 3 wedges makek the mouth. Rev.: Cross in beaded circle; + CARTIS CIVITAS around. 21 mm. Poey D'Avant #1731. R SUP. Bd.204 (3f). dpaul701/15/15 at 18:23Christopher H2: And I love when I can attribute a coin just with a...
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE - Tiberius II ConstantineBYZANTINE EMPIRE - Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) AE 1/4-Follis. Obverse: Bust facing wearing helmet with cross rectangular lamination on his face: D M TIB CON-ST PP AVC. Reverse: Large X, cross above. Constantinople mint. Sear 436. 21.4 mm, 4.85 grams. dpaul701/16/14 at 14:45Skyler: Very interesting
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CHARTRESCHARTRES - Anonymous, AR Grand Denier. C. 1000-1050 AD. Simple type; Obv. with 3 besants in a row; center one is the eye to a simply-drawn crowned face; 3 wedges makek the mouth. Rev.: Cross in beaded circle; + CARTIS CIVITAS around. 21 mm. Poey D'Avant #1731. R SUP. Bd.204 (3f). dpaul706/01/13 at 12:59Stkp: I always love to see medievals posted here
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ROMAN EMPIRE - AugustusROMAN EMPIRE - Augustus (16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D.) Colonia Patricia, Hispania Baetica. Bronze quadrans,condition: VF, mint: Colonia Patricia (Cordova), weight: 2.225g, maximum diameter: 15.6mm, die axis: 225o, date struck: 20 - 2 B.C., probably 15 - 14 B.C.; obverse PER CAE AVG, bare head left; reverse COLO PATR, patera above aspergillum, jug, and lituus. References: Villaronga-Benages 3359, RPC I 131, SNG Lorichs 1393, SNG Cop -; Ex-FORVM
dpaul705/23/13 at 23:05Antonivs Protti: interesting!
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CHINA - PRE-QING - NURHACHICHINA - PRE-QING - NURHACHI (1616-1626) Abkai Fulinga. AE CAsh. Tian Ming Han Qian. Hartill #22.1.dpaul705/07/13 at 09:44crawforde: Nice one! Beautiful patina
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CHINA - Wang Mang InterregnumCHINA - Wang Mang Interregnum (Xin Dynasty) 7-23AD. AE Xiao Qian Zhi Yi. "Small Qian Value One. Made 9-14 AD. Hartil #9.14.dpaul705/06/13 at 23:33crawforde: Nice one! Beautiful condition and patina
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE -- Basil IBYZANTINE EMPIRE -- Basil I (867-886 AD) AE 17 mm Cherson Mint. Large B on exergual line / Cross floriate on two steps, dot on each side. SB 1719; DO 20.dpaul710/06/12 at 02:40wileyc: very nice!
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GENOAGENOA - Republic of Genoa. Conrad I-III. 1139-1339. AR denaro (16 mm, 0.80 g, 5'). + . IA . NV . A ., castle / CVNRADI REX, cross pattée. dpaul707/09/12 at 10:28Matteo95: baldassarri's group IIb ,minted between 1170/8...
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ORDER OF MALTAORDER OF MALTA - Emmanuel De Rohan (1775-1797) AR 15 Tari, 1779. Obv.: F* EMMANUEL DE - ROHAN M*M*, Bust of De Rohan right. Rev.: Crowned coat of arms over eagle wings/legs/tail. SEPUL*HIERUSAL*17-79*HOSPITALS ET S* Reference: Craig #49a.dpaul707/02/12 at 02:18oneill6217: NICE ! 
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MEXICO - State of ZacatecasMEXICO - State of Zacatecas, Brass 1/4 Real, 1859. Obv.: Liberty monument, legends with date & value surround. Rev.: Cherub with liberty cap above flies right, over volcanoes; head facing. Reference: KM #367.dpaul704/12/12 at 00:13rexesq: Very nice, Beautiful coin, I like the radiating &#...
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MEXICO - One PesoMEXICO - AR One Peso, 1871, Guanajuato Mint. KM #408.4.dpaul704/12/12 at 00:11rexesq: Beautiful peso! I always did like this design with...
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MEXICO - Jalisco StateMEXICO - Jalisco State, Guadelajara Mint, 1/4 Real, 1856. KM #330.dpaul704/12/12 at 00:09rexesq: Nice! I like the Mexican State coinage of this era...
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MEXICO - Charles IVMEXICO - Charles IV (1788-1808) AR 1/2-Real, 1805, Mexico City Mint. KM#72.dpaul704/12/12 at 00:08rexesq: Nice one! I like these little half reales.
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MEXICO - Bullion CoinageMEXICO - Bullion Coinage - AR One Onza, 1985. Reference #KM-494.1.dpaul704/12/12 at 00:07rexesq: 1985 nice. I have this very same un Onza Libertad ...
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GUATEMALAGUATEMALA - 1 Peso, 1894, AR. Obv.: Liberty seated at stela inscribed 30 DE JUNO DE 1821, chains at base; she is holding cornucopia and scaled; REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA around; UN PESO/A below. Rev.: Quetzal bird over scroll, crossed arms, in wreath; 0.900 1894 below. Reference: KM-210.dpaul704/12/12 at 00:05rexesq: Fantastic!! This is a type I have wanted to add to...
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CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLICCENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC - 1831 AR 2 Reales. KM #9.3.dpaul704/12/12 at 00:04rexesq: Beautiful example of the type!
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BOLIVIA - Charles IIIBOLIVIA - Charles III (1759-1788) AR 2 Reales, 1775. Obv.: Bust right; CAROLUS . III . DEI .GRATIA .1775.. Rev: Crowned arms of Spain; . HISPAN . ETIND . REX . PTS . 2R . JR . On reverse, the PTS part of the inscription is printed each letter over the other; POTOSI mintmark. Reference: KM-53.dpaul704/12/12 at 00:04rexesq: Nice! Potosi.
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HAITI - West HaitiHAITI - West Haiti, AR 25 Centimes. Obv.: President Boyer facing left. J*P*BOYER - PRESIDENT L'AN 15 (1818) below bust. Reverse: Arms of Haiti, REPUBLIQUE D'HAITI *25*C*. Usual weak strike. Made when Haiti was split into 2 parts (re-united in 1820). Reference: KM#16.dpaul704/12/12 at 00:03rexesq: Ah cool, I didnt know they struck coins in 'We...
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HUNGARY - Stephen IIHUNGARY - Stephen II (1116-1131) AR denar. Obv.: Trianigulra curved geometric design, crosses in angles. Rev.: Cross in double circle; inside double circle are dashes. Minor clipping. Huszar 91. dpaul704/12/12 at 00:01rexesq: GORGEOUS example of this type!! I always liked thi...
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HUNGARY - Sigismund IHUNGARY - Sigismund I (1390-1427) AR Parvus. Obv.: Quartered arms; (stipes and Eagle); S V R letters above and on either side of shield. Rev.: Cross, crowns between the arms. Reference: Huszar #580. Size: 1.1 cm. Weight: 0.29 g.dpaul704/12/12 at 00:00rexesq: Very interesting, I have never seen this type of H...
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TYROL - Sigismund the RichTYROL - GRAND DUKE SIGISMUND THE RICH - 1446-1496 AR Kreuzer. Obv.: Crowned Eagle faces left; +COMES (rosette) TIROL (diamond). Reverse: Long cross, over short cross at angles; 4-pointed star in 1st quadrant of short cross; + SIGISMUNDUS (4-pointed star). Hall mint.dpaul704/11/12 at 22:21rexesq: Nice!
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ISNY - Imperial City, 1508 BatzenISNY - Imperial City, Maximilian I (1486-1519) AR Batzen, dated 1508. Obv.: Crowned eagle looking left; City arms on chest; M . NOV. CIVIT . YSNI . 1508 (Anchor-Like Marking) Rev.: 6-pointed star under Eagle, in the angles 5-pointed stars, GRA . MAXIMIL . RO . REG Reference: Nau 22.dpaul704/11/12 at 22:19rexesq: I have never seen this type before. I like it, I l...
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RUSSIA - Mikhail Feodorovich RomanovRUSSIA - Mikhail Feodorovich Romanov (1613-1645) AR Kopek, Moscow Mint. Obv.: Horseman with spear; cyrillic for Moscow below. Reverse: Cyrillic letters. Reference: Grishin-Kleshcninov #367: Obv. #6, Rev. #10.dpaul704/11/12 at 22:17rexesq: Wow! Very nice for the type, quite a complete and ...
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KINGDOM OF HAWAII - Kalakaua I HAWAII - Kalakaua I AR 10-Cents, 1883. Obv.: Bust of king left; date below. "KALAKAUA I KING OF HAWAII"
Rev: ONE DIME in wreath, crown above; ; "UA MAU KE EA O KA AINA KA PONO. UNI KENETA Reference: KM#3. 6.2200 g., 0.9000 Silver 0.1800 oz. ASWdpaul704/11/12 at 22:14rexesq: VERY NICE!!! I think you may have typed in the wei...
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JAPAN - Ansei EraJAPAN - Ansei Isshu Gin. Obv: 一朱銀 Isshu Gin (1 Shu Silver). Rev: An incuse stamp 定 Jo, meaning “Guaranteed”. 銀座 Ginza (Silver Mint) 常是 Joze, name of the mint official. Top left and right stroke of 常curved. Weight 0.5 momme (1.89 grams), 96.8% silver. (1854-65). Mint: Edo. Reference: Hartill #9.86.dpaul704/11/12 at 22:12rexesq: These ARE cool. I need to get myself one, then pho...
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THAILAND - Rama IV Bullet Money 1 BahtTHAILAND - Rama IV (1851-1868) "Bullet Money" - Silver 1 Baht. The Royal Siamese Crown was used as the second mark of Rama IV. KM #137.1dpaul704/11/12 at 22:10rexesq: Cool, I have been meaning to get myself one of the...
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FRANCE -- Louis XVI (1774-1792) FRANCE -- Louis XVI (1774-1792) Jeton, Brass. Obv.: Bare head with long pony tail and ties, bust left in decorated dress. LUD . XVI . D . G . FR . N . REX Rev.: Statue of mounted figure left; OPTIMO PRINCEPS Date 1790 in exergue. Reference: Hennin #177.dpaul704/11/12 at 22:09rexesq: FANTASTIC! I love it! That is one amazing and beau...
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FRANCE -- LOUIS XV (1714-1774) JetonFRANCE -- LOUIS XV (1714-1774) Jeton, Brass. Obv.: Portrait of king left. LVD XV D G FR ET N REX Rev.: Nnimbate St. George & dragon, VIS ANIMICUM CORPORE CRESCIT. 24 mm.dpaul704/11/12 at 21:42rexesq: Very cool! I like the portrait, and the reverse is...
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ARCHBISHOPRIC SALZBURG - MATTAUS LANG v. WELLENBURGSALZBURG - ARCHBISHOP MATTAUS LANG v. WELLENBURG-1519-1540 AR Zweier, 1528. Uniface coin. Arms of Salzburg and Mattaus side-by-side, bishop's hat above, date delow. Ref.: Probst #275.dpaul704/08/12 at 01:30Ancientnoob: This pic helped me attribute my unknown euro coin,...
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JAPAN - Ansei EraJAPAN - Ansei Isshu Gin. Obv: 一朱銀 Isshu Gin (1 Shu Silver). Rev: An incuse stamp 定 Jo, meaning “Guaranteed”. 銀座 Ginza (Silver Mint) 常是 Joze, name of the mint official. Top left and right stroke of 常curved. Weight 0.5 momme (1.89 grams), 96.8% silver. (1854-65). Mint: Edo. Reference: Hartill #9.86.dpaul701/23/12 at 21:00Randygeki(h2): These are cool, I need to re-photograph mine.
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INDIA - Temple TokenINDIA - Temple Token - typical example, Rama token. dpaul701/15/12 at 09:13siddraina: Can you provide some information regarding these t...
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MAURYAN EMPIREMAURYAN EMPIRE - 3rd Century BC - AR Karshapana. 13.4 MM, 3.40 Grams.
Punch marks; especially note the sun and the 6-armed figure, trademarks of Mauryan coinage.
The coins issued by the Mauryans are mostly silver in various shapes, sizes and weights and which have one or more symbols punched on them. The most common symbols are the elephant, the tree in railing symbol and the mountain. The technique of producing such coins was generally that the metal was cut first and then the device was punched. These symbols are said to have either represented the Royal insignia or the symbol of the local guild that struck the coin. Some coins had Shroff marks on them indicating that older coins were often re-issued.
One of the greatest empires in the history of India was the Mauryan Empire. It approximately lasted from 322 - 185 B.C. Most of India was united as a single entity by the great emperor Chandragupta Maurya. His son Bindusara extended the kingdom of Mauryas over almost the entire sub-continent. The Mauryan Empire had the most powerful military force in ancient India. The greatest emperor of the Mauryan dynasty was Ashoka. An able administrator and a skillful warrior, Ashoka converted to Buddhism after the gruesome Battle of Kalinga.
The Mauryan Empire had smooth administration and efficient rulers. The government was hierarchical and centralized with a lot of staff to make sure that work was carried on smoothly and efficiently. Taxes were collected regularly, trade and commerce was carried on smoothly, citizens were taken care of and the army was always ready for any sort of external aggression or threat. Every province had its own officials who managed administration at grassroots level. The economy was agrarian and the main economic activity of people was agriculture. The capital city of Magadha was beautifully decorated and had all facilities that any modern city would have. dpaul711/03/11 at 00:49Noah: I was looking at these types for Ashoka and Chandr...
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE - TIBERIUS II CONSTANTINETIBERIUS II CONSTANTINE AE follis. Tiberius II Constantine, DNTibCONS TANT PP AVC; crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield, cross to right bust facing/Large M ANNO II, cross, tHeuP (Antioch) in exurge. SB447, DOC 39
Facing bust of Tiberius II wearing crown with cross and consular robes, holding mappa and scepter. Struck regnal year 2, 580 AD. 30mm, 12.2g. Nice desert patina. Antioch was nearly razed by an earthquake in November, 528 AD. Afterwards, the city adopted the name Theupolis.dpaul710/09/11 at 15:42Pedja R: nice one
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GALLIC EMPIRE/ROME - VICTORINUSGALLIC EMPIRE/ROME - VICTORINUS (268-270 AD) Antoninianus. Obv.: Radiate bust right; IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS PF AVG Rev.: Pax standing left holding olive branch & sceptre; V in left field; star in right field. Cologne Mint. Reference: RIC V-2 Cologne 117.dpaul710/03/11 at 19:53Randygeki(h2): nice portrait
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HUNGARY - ULASZLO II (WLADISLAUS II)HUNGARY - ULASZLO II (WLADISLAUS II) AR Denar, dated 1512. Obv.: Arms in circle; WLADISLAI * R * VNGARI *1512* Rev.: Crowned virgin holds child; PATRONA * * VNGARIE Virgin divedes mintmark K G Reference: Huszar #811.dpaul710/03/11 at 19:53Randygeki(h2): excellent detail
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JAPAN - Ansei-Meiji ErasJAPAN - Ansei-Meiji Eras (1854-1912) AR Ichibu Gin, Ginza Mint. #6 Shakura reversed. Reference: C-16a.dpaul707/29/11 at 22:47rexesq: Nice.... how much does it weigh in grams? do you k...
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MILAN - Gian Galeazzo ViscontiMILAN - Gian Galeazzo Visconti, as duke. 1395-1402. AR Grosso (24mm, 2.3 g). Obv.: Coiled serpent eating a man (or, as some say, a Basilisk), flanked by G-3, all within quadrilobe. + GALIAZ · VICECOES · D · MEDIOLAИI
Rev.: St. Ambrose mitred, nimbate, seated, holding scourge and crozier; annulet in left field. S AMBROSIVS (AMB ligate) MEDIOLAN. Reference: Casellotti 2.dpaul702/08/11 at 01:22Noah: very cool coiled serpent...it has an eastern drago...
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USA - 1854 Half CentUSA - AE 1854 Half Cent. Braided Hair type. Liberty head with braided hair and coronet reading LIBERTY faces right; 13 stars around; date below. Rev.: HALF CENT in wreath; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Reference: KM#70.dpaul701/04/11 at 21:58Brian L: Nice one!
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USA - HARD TIMES TOKENUSA - HARD TIMES TOKEN Cu, Political token made as small change during difficult financial times in the 1830s. The piece is interesting for the design, which one can see on modern Greek coins! Obv.: Pheonix rising from fire; SUBSTITUTE FOR SHIN PLASTERS Under phoenix: NOVb/*1837* Rev.: MAY/TENTH/1837 in wreath. SPECIE PAYMENTS SUSPENDED around wreath. Reference: HT-66. A shin-plaster is actually a type of bandage -- but also a slang term for a banknote. dpaul701/04/11 at 21:56Brian L: Always wanted one of these,Nice!
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PUERTO RICOPUERTO RICO - Alphonso XIII AR 20-Centavos, 1895. Obv.: Portrait of king right; ALFONSO XIII P.L.G.D.D.REY.C.DE ESPANA 1895 Rev.: Crowned arms of Spain; ISLA DE PUERTO RICO PG 20 CENTAVOS .V.
5.00 g. Reference: KM#22.dpaul711/26/10 at 16:24Brian L: Wow,don't see Puerto Rican coinage often!
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MIDDLESEX 1/2-PENNY TOKENMIDDLESEX 1/2-PENNY TOKEN - Cu token, Middlesex, Obv.: A stag left; FREEDOM WITH INNOCENCE. Rev.: Plough left; date 1796 below; INDUSTRY *R SUPPLIETH WANT. The *over R character between INDUSTRY and SUPPLIETH is possibly a maker's mark? Reference: D&H-1041B, Conder 179.dpaul710/18/10 at 04:01BCNumismatics: VERY NICE!
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MEXICO - Bullion CoinageMEXICO - Bullion Coinage - AR One Onza, 1985. Reference #KM-494.1.dpaul710/18/10 at 03:58BCNumismatics: That's a very nice silver Libertad that you ha...
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NABATAEAN KINGDOM - MALICHUS II - 40-70 ADNABATAEAN KINGDOM - D Malichus II and Shuqailat, 40-70 AD, bronze of 13 mm, 1.94 grams. Obverse: Jugate busts of Malichus II & Shuqailat. Reverse: Crossed cornucopias with Nabataean Aramaic legend. Reference: Meshorer 140.
dpaul707/01/10 at 16:29Aarmale: Nice coin!
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USA - Civil War TokenUSA - Civil War Token, Patriotic type, Northern States. Obv.: Rider with hat facing left; THE FEDERAL UNION IT MUST BE PRESERVED and date 1863 below. Rev.: OUR UNION in wreath, shield at bottom.dpaul705/30/10 at 16:02Brian L: Nice civil war token!
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UNITED STATES - Liberty Cap DimeUNITED STATES - Liberty Cap Dime (10 Cents), AR, 1829, Philadelphia mint. Obv.: Bust of Liberty wearing cap faces left, surrounded by stars, date beneath bust. Rev.: Eagle with spread wings facing left, American shield on chest, stands on arrows and plants. Ribbon above reads E PLURIBUS UNUM. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above, value 10c below. Reference: KM#48.dpaul704/05/10 at 11:27Brian L: Classic American coinage-Nice!
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ROMAN EMPIRE - SEPTIMUS SEVERUS - NIKOPOLISSept. Severus Nicopolis ad Istrum AE 16 Eagle MOESIA INFERIOR. Nicopolis ad Istrum mint. AE 16 mm, 3.09 g. Obv.: Laureate head right. Legend in Greek. Rev.: Eagle standing left, head turned right, wreath in his beak. Legend in Greek. dpaul703/21/10 at 13:33Jochen: H/J 8.14.1.31
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ROMAN EMPIRE - Septimus SeverusROMAN EMPIRE - Septimus Severus (193-211 AD) Nicopolis ad Istrum in MOESIA INFERIOR. AE 18 mm, 2.37 g. Obv.: Laureate head right. Legend in Greek, AV KAI CE CEVHPOC . Rev.: Tripod with winding serpent. Legend in Greek: NIKOPOLITWN PROC I. Moushmov 998.dpaul703/21/10 at 11:58Jochen: H/J 8.14.47.15
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ROMAN EMPIRE - MACRINUS - NIKOPOLISMACRINUS - 217-218 AD - Moushmov 1273 - Macrinus AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Statius Longinus. AV K OPPEL CEV MAKPEINOC, laureate cuirassed bust right / VP CTA LONGINOU NIKOPOLITWN, River god Istrus reclining left beside prow of galley, holding jug from which river waters flow. Varbanov 2727. dpaul703/21/10 at 11:56Jochen: H/J 8.23.32.6
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ROMAN EMPIRE - Gordian IIIROMAN EMPIRE - Gordian III (238-244 CE) Bronze AE 27, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 11.582g, 27.1mm, 0o. Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟ-ΡΔΙΑΝΟC ΑΥΓ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ΥΠ CΑΒ ΜΟΔΕCΤΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΠΟC ΙCΤΡΟ (ΩΝ ligate), Nemesis standing left, rod in right, bridle in left, wheel at feet left. Reference: Varbanov I 4128 var (obv legend), AMNG I 2078 var.dpaul703/21/10 at 11:52Jochen: H/J 8.36.35.5
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ROMAN EMPIRE - DIADUMENIANBronze AE 27, Varbanov I p. 308, 3743; AMNG 1843; BMC -; SNG Cop -, attractive gF, 11.675g, 26.1mm, 225o, Nicopolis ad Istrum mint, as Caesar, 11 Apr 217 - mid May 218 A.D.; obverse M OPEL DIADOUMENIANOC K, bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse VP CTA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRW, Artemis hunting: advancing right, bow in left, with right drawing arrow from quiver, dog running at feetdpaul703/21/10 at 11:49Jochen: H/J 8.25.13.3
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ROMAN EMPIRE - COMMODUS - NIKOPOLISCommodus Nicopolis ad Istrum AE 18 Apollo MOESIA INFERIOR. Nicopolis ad Istrum mint. AE 18 mm, 2.19 g. Obv.; Laureate head right. Legend in Greek. Rev.: Apollo standing front leaning on a staff with winded serpent. Legend in Greek. dpaul703/21/10 at 11:47Jochen: With the torch I think it is rather Demeter.
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ROMAN EMPIRE - CommodusROMAN EMPIRE - Commodus, Provincial issue, Nikopolis in Moesia; Obv.: Laureate bust right. Rev.: Tyche (Fortuna), personifying good fortune & prosperity, stands left, holding a cornucopiae & a ship's rudder. Reference: Moushmov 899.dpaul703/21/10 at 11:24Jochen: H/J 8.10.38.1
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UNITED STATES - Half CentUNITED STATES - Cu Half Cent, 1808, draped bust type. KM #33.dpaul702/20/10 at 19:36brian l: Nice to see an American half cent again!
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ROMAN EMPIRE - SEVERUS ALEXANDER & JULIA MAESA - MARKIANOPOLISMarkianopolis AE28 -- Moushmov 730 Severus Alexander & Julia Maesa AE28 Pentassarion of Markianopolis. AVT K M AVP CEVH ALEXANDPOC KAI IOVLIA MAICA, confronted busts / VP TIB IOVL FHCTOV MAPKIANOPOLEITWN, Homonoia standing left holding patera & cornucopiae, E to right.
dpaul702/17/10 at 11:43Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.33.36.2
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ROMAN EMPIRE - Severus AlexanderROMAN EMPIRE - Severus Alexander (AD 222-235) Privincial issue of Marcianopolis. AE 26. Obv.: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Legend in Greek. Rev.: Nemesis standing left, holding scale and fishing rod, wheel at feet. Legate Phir. Philopoppus. Like M. 712.
dpaul702/17/10 at 11:41Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.32.35.6
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ROMAN EMPIRE - Septimus Severus & Jullia DomnaROMAN EMPIRE - Septimus Severus & Jullia Domna AE26 of Markianopolis, Moesia Inferior. ΑΥ Κ Λ CΕΠ CΕΥΗΡΟCΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΔΟΜΝΑ CΕΒ, Busts of Septimius Severus and his wife Julia Domna facing each other. / Υ ΦΛ ΟΥΛΠΑΝΩΝ ΜΑΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Fortuna standing left with rudder & cornucopiae. Epsilon in the left field. 12.36 g. Moushmov 411.1 .
dpaul702/17/10 at 11:38Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.15.35.5
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ROMAN EMPIRE - SEPTIMUS SEVERUSAE26_Moushmov_385. Septimius Severus AE29 Pentassarion of Markianopolis. Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / V FL OVLPIANOV MARKIANOPOLITWN, Homonia standing left with patera & cornucopiae. SNGCop 211, Pick 580.dpaul702/17/10 at 11:34Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.14.36.9
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ROMAN EMPIRE - MACRINUS - MARKIANOPOLISROMAN EMPIRE - MACRINUS (217-218) - AE 26 MARKIANOPOLIS. MOESIA INFERIOR. Marcianopolis mint. AE 26 mm, 10.04 g. Obv.; Laureate, cuirassed bust right. Legend in Greek. Rev.: Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Legend in Greek. MOUSHMOV #527
dpaul702/17/10 at 11:30Jochen: Hristova/Jekov No.6.23.38.1
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ROMAN EMPIRE - JULIA DOMNAROMAN EMPIRE - JULIA DOMNA - Augusta Trajana. Julia Domna Æ23 (3 Assaria). IOVLIA DOMNA CEB, draped bust right / AVGOVCTHC TPAIANHC, serpent with lion's head & fishtail (Chnuphis) coiled, head raised right. Moushmov #3034dpaul702/17/10 at 11:27Jochen: I think that's not Markianopolis.
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OTTOMAN EMPIRE - MURAD IISilver Ottoman Akche Murad II 1421-1451 AD, 12 mm, 1.14 g. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:19Noah: superb toning
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Khwarezm Shahs - 'Ala al-Din MuhammadKhwarezm Shahs, 'Ala al-Din Muhammad, AD 1200-1220, Billon fiduciary coin, Ghidrifi (fiduciary dirham). Qunduz mint. Reverse: "as-sultan al-a/'zam 'Ala/ud-duniya wa ud-din". 4.28gm, 23mm, Rajput horseman type. Tye 240.5; Album 1739.
(Thanks to Tantalus for additinal information).dpaul701/09/10 at 13:19Noah: nice green patina
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CHARM, Pendant StyleCHARM, Pendant Style - Obverse legend refers to the Xuan De reign of the Ming Dynasty... 大明宣德年製 means the charm was made during the xuan-de reign of ming dynasty
年 = NIAN, Year
製 = ZHI, made.
大 = DA (BIG, GREAT)
明 = MING (DYNASTY NAME)
宣= XUAN 德 = DE
The charm is 85mm long x 66 mm high. It weighs about 83g.
It is a late Qing Dynasty fake, about 100 years old, per Leseulunique, based on the patina and style. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:17Noah: Awesome! That is one of the coolest Chinese piece...
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NABATAEAN KINGDOM - Rabel IINABATAEAN KINGDOM - Rabbel II & Gamilath (AD 70-106). AE Unit, Ca. 15 mm. Jugate busts of Rabbel and his sister-wife Gamilat./Names of rulers between cornucopiae. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:17Noah: you have many Judean coins with great patinas
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JUDEA - ALEXANDER JANNAEUSAE Lepton. H-472. 103-76 B.C.E. Anchor/star.dpaul701/09/10 at 13:16Noah: very cool patina effect
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE - Leo VIBYZANTINE EMPIRE - Leo VI (28 August AD 886 to 11 May AD 912) AE Follis. Obv: LEON bASILEVS ROMI - Facing bust wearing crown and robes. Rev: + LEON/ EheEObA/ SILEVS-R/ OMEOn. Constantinople mint. Sear Byzantine coins and their value, p. 331, 1729 , 6.78 g. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:15Noah: nice one
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE - Alexius IBYZANTINE EMPIRE - Alexius I (1081-1118) Ae post-reform Tetarteron, minted 1092-1118. Obv.: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels in left; to left, IC; to right, XC. Rev.: Crowned bust of emperor facing, holding jeweled scepter and globus cruciger; +AΛC-Ξ . Thessalonica mint. 3.63 g. 21 mm. Reference: SB-1929.dpaul701/09/10 at 13:15Noah: lovely patina
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GREECE - MaroneiaGREECE - Maroneia, Thrace, AR tetradrachm. ca 130 BC, Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy / DIONUSOU SWTHPOS MARWNITWN, Dionysos standing left, holding grapes, monograms in fields. aVF. 30mm, 16g. Moushmov 3940.dpaul701/09/10 at 13:14Noah: very attractive
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ANTIOCH - SyriaANTIOCH - Syria, Bronze AE 27, RPC I 4223; BMC Galatia pg. 154, 25, 41 - 40 B.C.; obverse laureate head of Zeus right; reverse ANTIOCEWN MHTROPO THS IERAS KAI ASULOU, Zeus seated left holding Nike and scepter; pileus surmounted by star before, date BOG below (= Seleukid year 272).
Data from FORVM catalogue: About the time this coin was minted, the Parthians led by Quintus Labienus and Pacorus I attacked Syria, which was under Marc Antony's authority. Quintus Labienus was the son of Caesar's general Titus Labienus. He served under Brutus and Cassius, and after the battle at Phillipi fled to Parthia, which he had visited before as an ambassador. After several battles against Antony's governor, Saxa, they occupied the entire province and later Asia Minor and Palestine. In Judea, Pacorus deposed king John Hyrcanus II and appointed his nephew Antigonus king in his place. Labienus was killed during a Roman counter attack in 39 B.C. The territory they captured was recovered for Rome. Pacorus retreated to Parthia but died one year later in an attack on a Roman camp. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:13Noah: What a marvelous portrait of Zeus
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ROMAN EMPIRE - VITELLIUS - MACEDONVitelius provincial AE Macedonian shield MACEDON AE 24, 6.86 g. Obv.: Bare head left. Legend in Greek. Rev.: Legend in Greek around Macedonian shield. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:12Noah: lovely coin
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ROMAN EMPIRE - ValensROMAN EMPIRE- Valens (AD 364-378) AE3 . Obv: DN VALEN-S PF AVG - Diademed bust right, draped and cuirassed. Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE - Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm Exe: R.T = Rome mint AD 364-367 = RIC IX, p. 120, 17b Scarce; Cohen 47, 1.61 g. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:12Noah: bold portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE - ValensROMAN EMPIRE - Valens (AD 364-378) AE3 - This coin is well centered, carrying completed legends, clear and complete mint mark, nice details and beautiful green patina. Much better looking than the picture. Obv: D N VALENS P F AVG - Diademed bust right, draped and cuirassed Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE - Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm Exe: [dot][Delta]SISC = (2nd emission) Siscia mint: AD 364-367 = RIC IX, p. 146, 7b; Cohen 47, 2.28 g. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:12Noah: Nice LRB!
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ROMAN EMPIRE - Trebonius GallusROMAN EMPIRE - Trebonius Gallus (251-253 AD) AE30 of Antiochia ad Orentem. AYTOK K G OYIB TPEB GALLOC CЄB, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Exceptional portrait!I believe the rest of the identification is: ANTIOXEWN MHTPO KOLWON, Tetrastyle shrine in which the city goddess is seated facing on rock, river god Orentes swimming at feet; above shrine: ram running right; in fields D-Є, SC in ex. SGI 4350. Reverse is much better in the hand!dpaul701/09/10 at 13:11Noah: Wow...sensational portrait and very cool reverse.....
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ROMAN EMPIRE - Roma CommemorativeROMAN EMPIRE - Roma Commemorative, URBS ROMA "She-wolf & twins" Issued as part of the celebration of the two great cities within the empire, Rome and the new Rome, Constantinople." Obv: VRBS ROMA - Roma, helmeted bust right, wearing imperial mantle Rev: no legend - She-wolf and twins; above which are two stars. "O" on Wolf's shoulder. Thessalonica mint, RIC VII Thessalonica 187.dpaul701/09/10 at 13:10Noah: great example
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ROMAN EMPIRE - NERVANerva Denarius. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT, laureate head right / COS III PATER PATRAE, ladle, sprinkler, jug & lituus. RIC 24, RSC 48.
dpaul701/09/10 at 13:10Noah: very nice denarius
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ROMAN EMPIRE - MAXIMINUS II DAIABronze follis, RIC 234b, EF, 3.297g, 22.7mm, 180o, Siscia mint, 313 A.D.; obverse IMP MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN, Jupiter standing left, Victory in right, scepter in left, eagle left at feet, A right, SIS in exdpaul701/09/10 at 13:10Noah: sharp coin with awesome detail (particularly on th...
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ROMAN EMPIRE - Licinius IROMAN EMPIRE - Licinius I (AD 308 - 324) AE Follis. Obv: IMP LICINIVS AVG - Laureate bust left, draped, holding mappa, orb and scepter. Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG - Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding a globe and leaning on a scepter. Left field: [crescent] Exurge: SMAL Right field: A. Alexandria mint: AD 317-320 = RIC VII, p. 707, 23 Rare , 3.13 g. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:09Noah: spectacular portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE - JULIA MAMAEAJULIA MAMAEA AR silver denarius. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, diademed & draped bust right. Reverse - VESTA, Vesta standing half-left, holding palladium & scepter. RSC 81. Large 20mm flan, 2.8g. Very Finedpaul701/09/10 at 13:06Noah: very pretty coin
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ROMAN EMPIRE - Gordian IIIROMAN EMPIRE - Gordian III (238-244) AR Denarius. 240 AD. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right Rev: SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus standing right, holding and feeding snake. RSC 325.
dpaul701/09/10 at 13:04Noah: very shiny...super sheen
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ROMAN EMPIRE - GallienusROMAN EMPIRE - Gallienus (AD 253-268) Billon Antoninianus. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG - Radiate head right. Rev: FORTVNA REDVX - Fortuna standing left, holding a rudder on a globe and cornucopia Right field: STIGMA or reverse question mark without a period, or a long S. Not in RIC, Göbl 586a; Coin Hoards VII: Lisbon hoard 38; Lavilledieu hoard 354 & 35. 4.09 g. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:04Noah: superb portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE - CONSTANTINE IIMP CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, diademed bust right / SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, holding globe and raising hand. 21mm.
dpaul701/09/10 at 13:02Noah: nice patina
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ROMAN EMPIRE - CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUSROMAN EMPIRE - CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS (268-270) "MARS VLTOR" AE Antoninianus Obv: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG - Radiate bust right, draped. Rev: MARS VLTOR – Mars advancing right, holding trophy and spear. Mint: Rome. RIC VI 66; , 3.25 g.
dpaul701/09/10 at 13:00Noah: great portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE - AURELIANROMAN EMPIRE - AURELIAN (AD 270-275) AE Antoninianus. Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG - Radiate bust right, cuirassed. Rev: ORIENS AVG - Sol standing left, holding globe and right hand raised in salute; a captive left. Exe: P Siscia mint, RIC #247.... OR POSSIBLE Milan Mint, RIC 134....The descriptions are almost identical! 3.39 g. dpaul701/09/10 at 13:00Noah: sharp reverse!
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ROMAN EMPIRE - AUGUSTUS - GAIUS & LUCIUSSilver denarius, RSC 43a, S 1597 var, RIC 211, BMC 537, aVF, Lugdunum, 3.645g, 18.9mm, 315o, 2 B.C. - 5 A.D.; obverse CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head right; reverse C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesars togate stand facing, each resting hand on a round shield with spear behind, X in center, above center on l. a simpulum r. and on r. a lituus l.; scratches, reverse scraped.dpaul701/09/10 at 13:00Noah: nice toning
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ILLYRIA DYRRHACIUMILLYRIA Dyrrhachium AR drachm MENISKOS and CROW ILLYRIA Epidammnos-Dyrrhachium Under Roman protectorate (after 229 B.C.), 2.50 g. Obv.: Cow standing right, looking back at calf which is suckles. Legend in Greek - MENISKOS, Crow above. Rev.: Square containing double stellate pattern. Legend in Greek around the square. Ref.: D. Sear Greek coins and their values Vol. I, p. 187, 1899-1901. CEKAS 320, SNG Cop. 467dpaul701/09/10 at 12:59Noah: cool coin
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KAI YUANHello!
Is this a Southern Tang Kai Yuan? It weighs 5.3 g. I have seen a very similar coin on ZENO, with the large dot above the hole on the reverse. The coin is thicker than others I have.dpaul712/26/09 at 14:53leseullunique: Are the characters deep? if not, this is surely a...
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE - Anastasius IBYZANTINE EMPIRE - Anastasius I (AD 491-518) AE Follis (M = 40 Nummi) Obv: D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG - Diademed bust right, draped and cuirassed Rev: M - upper field 'cross', left field 'star', right field 'star', and inside it “Epsilon” for 5th Officina issuing. Exe: CON Constantinople mint: Sear Byzantine coins and their values, 19, 17.72 g. dpaul710/09/09 at 02:26wileyc: nice condition!
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ENGLAND - GEORGE IIIENGLAND - GEORGE III (1760-1820) 1/2-Penny -1787- CONTEMPORARY COUNTERFEIT! Britian did not make an officical issue this year. Many counterfeits circulated in this era alongside regular coinage. Obv: ARmored bust right, GEORGIUS III REX/Reverse: Brittania seated left with shield, holding branch. "BRITAN-NIA" around, date 1787 in exurge. Counterfeit of KM #601.dpaul708/22/09 at 22:32Steve F: This is a very nice counterfeit. Does this belong ...
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ROMAN EMPIRE - Marc AntonyROMAN EMPIRE - Marc Antony (44-30 B.C.) Roman Imperatorial Period 49-27 BC - Honoring Legion XIX, part of Antony's forces at Actium, 31 BC. Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C - Galley right, banner at prow right. Rev: LEG XI[X] - Two standards with eagle between them. Minted 32-31 BC = M. RSC-55.dpaul708/18/09 at 11:17Titus Pullo: Not an easy legion to find!
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