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JugletEgypt, Pottery Juglet, 2nd Intermediate Period, 1786 - 1567 B.C.
Tell el-Yahudiyeh style juglet; smooth, with no stippling.
Black, wheel-made, tall neck, flare rim, wide shoulders, decreasing to small pedestal base, strap handle, 3 ½" tall, Intact.
Possibly Hyksos or Ancient Israelite in origin. This style juglet would have been a luxury item containing perfumed oil.
cf. ROM 46 2:23;
ex. FORVM
ex. Alex G. Malloy CollectionDanny S. Jones09/23/13 at 05:00Enodia: very nice, and amazing that such a delicate handle...
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Caracalla Denarius "Venus"AR Denarius
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
laureate head right
Reverse: VENVS VICTRIX
Venus standing left, Victory in right,
transverse scepter in left, resting left arm on shield set on helmet
SRCV II 6890, RIC IV 311b, RSC III 606, BMCRE V 82 ff.
Choice gVF, full-circles strike, Rome mint
Weight 2.746g, maximum diameter 19.2mm, 216 A.D.
ex. FORVMDanny S. Jones09/23/13 at 00:09hill132: Nice!
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Jewish War Year 2AE Prutah
OBV: Amphora with broad rim, two handles.
Inscription: (Year Two)
REV: Vine Leaf on small branch,
surrounded by Hebrew (the Freedom of Zion)
Hendin 661 67/ 68 A.D.Danny S. Jones09/22/13 at 19:00Nemonater: Nice obverse legend, great coin!
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Knidos DrachmDrachm of Knidos, Caria
330-250 BC
OBV: Head of Aphrodite, right, wearing stephane, earring and necklace: border of dots.
REV: AYTOKΡΑΤΗΣ, Forepart of Lion, right. KNI mintmark below.
BMI Caria, Cnidus 40, p. 90; SNG Keckman 174-5. BMC 40.
XF, 2.74g 16mm
Ex: Consul Weber Collection (Hirsch XXI, 1908, #3134 p.216);
Ex: Jameson Collection #1537;
Ex: von Aulock Collection #2607;
Ex: Kirk Davis #F98;
Revue Numismatique, 6e se'rie - Tome 154, 1999, #112, p.71, plate VIII;
NFA XXIX (1992), 145;
MMAG, FPL 383, (1976), 12
Danny S. Jones09/22/13 at 18:39Minos: Great coin, and pedigree !
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JugletEgypt, Pottery Juglet, 2nd Intermediate Period, 1786 - 1567 B.C.
Tell el-Yahudiyeh style juglet; smooth, with no stippling.
Black, wheel-made, tall neck, flare rim, wide shoulders, decreasing to small pedestal base, strap handle, 3 ½" tall, Intact.
Possibly Hyksos or Ancient Israelite in origin. This style juglet would have been a luxury item containing perfumed oil.
cf. ROM 46 2:23;
ex. FORVM
ex. Alex G. Malloy CollectionDanny S. Jones09/22/13 at 18:16cicerokid: Great item
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Caracalla Denarius "Venus"AR Denarius
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
laureate head right
Reverse: VENVS VICTRIX
Venus standing left, Victory in right,
transverse scepter in left, resting left arm on shield set on helmet
SRCV II 6890, RIC IV 311b, RSC III 606, BMCRE V 82 ff.
Choice gVF, full-circles strike, Rome mint
Weight 2.746g, maximum diameter 19.2mm, 216 A.D.
ex. FORVMDanny S. Jones09/06/13 at 00:43Steve E: A masterful portrait! Very stern  
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Caracalla Denarius "Venus"AR Denarius
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
laureate head right
Reverse: VENVS VICTRIX
Venus standing left, Victory in right,
transverse scepter in left, resting left arm on shield set on helmet
SRCV II 6890, RIC IV 311b, RSC III 606, BMCRE V 82 ff.
Choice gVF, full-circles strike, Rome mint
Weight 2.746g, maximum diameter 19.2mm, 216 A.D.
ex. FORVMDanny S. Jones09/03/13 at 01:11Bud Stewart: Beautiful !
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Caracalla Denarius "Venus"AR Denarius
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
laureate head right
Reverse: VENVS VICTRIX
Venus standing left, Victory in right,
transverse scepter in left, resting left arm on shield set on helmet
SRCV II 6890, RIC IV 311b, RSC III 606, BMCRE V 82 ff.
Choice gVF, full-circles strike, Rome mint
Weight 2.746g, maximum diameter 19.2mm, 216 A.D.
ex. FORVMDanny S. Jones09/01/13 at 15:49David Atherton: Excellent example!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Septimius SeverusSeptimius Severus Denarius "Dea Caelestis"
OBV: SEVERVS PIVS AVG
Laureate bust of Septimius Severus right.
REV: INDVLGENTIA AVGG;
Dea Caelestis in elaborate headdress riding
right on lion, holding thunderbolt & scepter,
below, water gushing from rocks.
IN CARTH in exergue.
RIC 266, RSC 222, BMC 335. Rome Mint.
A.D. 202 - A.D. 210
3.2gm 19mmDanny S. Jones06/14/12 at 16:19Mat: A popular type, nice addition!
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Roman Empire, Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA DenariusOBV: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian, left.
REV: IVDAEA
Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning before trophy.
RIC II-15; Hendin 5th ed. 1479; Cohen 226
c. 21 Dec. A.D. 69 - early A.D. 70
3.22 gm 17mm
Minted in Rome
Danny S. Jones10/19/11 at 20:46Dino: very nice example.
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Roman Empire, Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA DenariusOBV: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian, left.
REV: IVDAEA
Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning before trophy.
RIC II-15; Hendin 5th ed. 1479; Cohen 226
c. 21 Dec. A.D. 69 - early A.D. 70
3.22 gm 17mm
Minted in Rome
Danny S. Jones09/05/11 at 21:33Legatus: Very nice coin
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Roman Empire, Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA DenariusOBV: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian, left.
REV: IVDAEA
Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning before trophy.
RIC II-15; Hendin 5th ed. 1479; Cohen 226
c. 21 Dec. A.D. 69 - early A.D. 70
3.22 gm 17mm
Minted in Rome
Danny S. Jones09/04/11 at 18:06cicerokid: And much better than mine also- great example
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Roman Empire, Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA DenariusOBV: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian, left.
REV: IVDAEA
Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning before trophy.
RIC II-15; Hendin 5th ed. 1479; Cohen 226
c. 21 Dec. A.D. 69 - early A.D. 70
3.22 gm 17mm
Minted in Rome
Danny S. Jones09/03/11 at 19:28Randygeki(h2): Great addition to BoT!
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Roman Empire, Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA DenariusOBV: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian, left.
REV: IVDAEA
Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning before trophy.
RIC II-15; Hendin 5th ed. 1479; Cohen 226
c. 21 Dec. A.D. 69 - early A.D. 70
3.22 gm 17mm
Minted in Rome
Danny S. Jones09/03/11 at 19:26David Atherton: Awesome coin. I don't think mine is much bette...
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Roman Empire, Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA DenariusOBV: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian, left.
REV: IVDAEA
Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning before trophy.
RIC II-15; Hendin 5th ed. 1479; Cohen 226
c. 21 Dec. A.D. 69 - early A.D. 70
3.22 gm 17mm
Minted in Rome
Danny S. Jones09/03/11 at 16:14Lucas H: It is very nice. I like the toning.
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Roman Empire, Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA DenariusOBV: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian, left.
REV: IVDAEA
Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning before trophy.
RIC II-15; Hendin 5th ed. 1479; Cohen 226
c. 21 Dec. A.D. 69 - early A.D. 70
3.22 gm 17mm
Minted in Rome
Danny S. Jones09/03/11 at 15:29SkySoldier: Nice. The reverse field being worn smooth on the u...
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Roman Empire, Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA DenariusOBV: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian, left.
REV: IVDAEA
Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning before trophy.
RIC II-15; Hendin 5th ed. 1479; Cohen 226
c. 21 Dec. A.D. 69 - early A.D. 70
3.22 gm 17mm
Minted in Rome
Danny S. Jones09/03/11 at 15:10Aarmale: What a great example of this type!
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Roman Empire, Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA DenariusOBV: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian, left.
REV: IVDAEA
Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning before trophy.
RIC II-15; Hendin 5th ed. 1479; Cohen 226
c. 21 Dec. A.D. 69 - early A.D. 70
3.22 gm 17mm
Minted in Rome
Danny S. Jones09/03/11 at 13:46casata137ec: Nice one...much better than my example!
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Agrippa IIOBV: DOMIT KAICAR
(Domitian Caesar), laureate bust of Domitian, right.
REV: ET KS BACI AGRIPPA (year 26, King Agrippa) Nike-Victory stanging right, left foot on helmet, inscribing shield which rest on her left knee. Star in upper right reverse field.
Regnal Year 26, A.D. 74-75
Hendin 5th ed, 1285a, p. 299; AJC 37a; RPC II 2279
6.29gm 19mmDanny S. Jones08/27/11 at 05:39Randygeki(h2): nice!
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Knidos DrachmDrachm of Knidos, Caria
330-250 BC
OBV: Head of Aphrodite, right, wearing stephane, earring and necklace: border of dots.
REV: AYTOKΡΑΤΗΣ, Forepart of Lion, right. KNI mintmark below.
BMI Caria, Cnidus 40, p. 90; SNG Keckman 174-5. BMC 40.
XF, 2.74g 16mm
Ex: Consul Weber Collection (Hirsch XXI, 1908, #3134 p.216);
Ex: Jameson Collection #1537;
Ex: von Aulock Collection #2607;
Ex: Kirk Davis #F98;
Revue Numismatique, 6e se'rie - Tome 154, 1999, #112, p.71, plate VIII;
NFA XXIX (1992), 145;
MMAG, FPL 383, (1976), 12
Danny S. Jones07/02/11 at 20:19Randygeki(h2): very cool!
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Augustus As: "Thunderbolt"OBV: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
Radiate Head of Augustus Left.
REV: Winged Thunderbolt between large SC
RIC 83, BMC 158; NC 1941, pl. IV, 1-7. Romanatic-ID 739.
A.D. 34 - A.D. 37
11.92gm 28mmDanny S. Jones02/27/11 at 06:07Randygeki(h2): yeah, looks great!
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Postumus AR AntoninianusOBV: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: MONETA AVG
Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopia
RIC V 75, Van Meter 32, aEF
3.486g, 21.7mm, Lugdunum mintDanny S. Jones02/27/11 at 06:05Randygeki(h2): great portrait
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Diocletian AE AntoninianusOBV: IMP-C-C-VAL-DIOCLETIANVS-AVG
Radiate, draped, and cuir. bust right.
REV: CONCORDIA-MILITVM
Diocletian standing left, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing right.
A in field below. XXL in Exergue
RIC 306 Cyzicus Mint
285-293 A.D.
22mm 3.2gm
Danny S. Jones09/19/10 at 15:46Randygeki(h2): wow! really cool one. congrats!
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Probus Billon Antoninianus Obverse: IMP CM AVR PROBVS AVG
Radiate and draped bust right.
Reverse: CLEMENTIA TEMP
Probus standing right holding a eagle tipped sceptre, recieving a globe from Jupiter.
With A, in between them and XXI in ex.
Mint: Antioch Minted: 276-282ad
Dia: 23 mm Wt: 3.8 gm Orient: 360°
Ref: RIC-921, C-91v
Danny S. Jones08/07/10 at 04:31ancientdave: I really love the contrast of brown & blue in this...
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Hadrian AR Denarius "Pietas"Hadrian AR Denarius
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate bust right with draped far shoulder.
Reverse: COS III
Pietas standing left, sacrificing over a lighted altar, & holding a cornucopaie.
Minted: A.D. 125-128 Rome
18 mm Wt: 3.3 gm Orient: 180°
RSC-335, RIC-173
Danny S. Jones08/07/10 at 04:28ancientdave: Great coin, with a fantastic stern portrait.
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Licinius I Silvered reduced follisOBV: IMP LICI-NIVS AVG
Consular bust left
REV: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG
Jupiter standing left, Victory on globe in right, long scepter in left, palm left,
B right, SMN in exergue
RIC VII 24, Cohen 116, EF, 2.759g, 19.2mm,
Nicomedia mint, 317 - 320 A.DDanny S. Jones08/05/10 at 23:55Randygeki(h2): nice
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Trajan Decius AntoninianusObv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG
radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTORIA AVG
Victory advancing left, wreath in right, palm frond in left;
Rome mint, weight 4.367g, maximum diameter 22.5mm, die axis 0,
SRCV III 9387, RIC IV 29c, RSC IV 113a, EF.Danny S. Jones07/21/10 at 20:31Tibsi: Great!
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Trajan Decius AntoninianusObv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG
radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTORIA AVG
Victory advancing left, wreath in right, palm frond in left;
Rome mint, weight 4.367g, maximum diameter 22.5mm, die axis 0,
SRCV III 9387, RIC IV 29c, RSC IV 113a, EF.Danny S. Jones07/20/10 at 05:13mihali84: Nice coin!
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Trajan Decius AntoninianusObv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG
radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTORIA AVG
Victory advancing left, wreath in right, palm frond in left;
Rome mint, weight 4.367g, maximum diameter 22.5mm, die axis 0,
SRCV III 9387, RIC IV 29c, RSC IV 113a, EF.Danny S. Jones07/20/10 at 04:20Randygeki(h2): very nice
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Hadrian AR Denarius "Pietas"Hadrian AR Denarius
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate bust right with draped far shoulder.
Reverse: COS III
Pietas standing left, sacrificing over a lighted altar, & holding a cornucopaie.
Minted: A.D. 125-128 Rome
18 mm Wt: 3.3 gm Orient: 180°
RSC-335, RIC-173
Danny S. Jones07/16/10 at 18:17Randygeki(h2): I agree, its very cool!
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Hadrian AR Denarius "Pietas"Hadrian AR Denarius
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate bust right with draped far shoulder.
Reverse: COS III
Pietas standing left, sacrificing over a lighted altar, & holding a cornucopaie.
Minted: A.D. 125-128 Rome
18 mm Wt: 3.3 gm Orient: 180°
RSC-335, RIC-173
Danny S. Jones07/16/10 at 17:59Enodia: a very lovely portrait, but i especially like the ...
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Jewish War Year 2OBV: Amphora with broad rim, two handles.
Inscription: (Year Two)
REV: Vine Leaf on small branch,
surrounded by Hebrew (the Freedom of Zion)
Hendin 661 67/ 68 A.D.
2.6gm 18mm
Danny S. Jones07/06/10 at 19:29Aarmale: Beautiful example!
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Constantine Follis IOVI CONSERVATORIOBV:IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG
laureate consular bust left,
mappa in right, scepter and globe in left
REV:IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG
Jupiter standing left with chlamys, sceptre
holding Victory on globe, wreath lower left,
Gamma in right field, SMK in exergue
RIC VII 8, (Cyzicus Mint)
A.D. 317-320
18.5mm ScarceDanny S. Jones06/27/10 at 18:32Randygeki(h2): nice
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Antioch of Syria under AugustusAugustus AE20 of Antioch, Syria.
Silanus, Legatus Augusti pro praetore
(Legate issue under Augustus)
OBV: Laureate head of Zeus right
REV: EPI SILANOY ANTIOXEWN,
Ram leaping right, looking back at large star, DM below.
RPC I 4269, BMC Galatia p159, 65
Mintmark: Delta M (year 44) - A.D. 12-14
7.66gm 20mmDanny S. Jones06/24/10 at 17:44Randygeki(h2): nice
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Antioch of Syria under AugustusAugustus AE20 of Antioch, Syria.
Silanus, Legatus Augusti pro praetore
(Legate issue under Augustus)
OBV: Laureate head of Zeus right
REV: EPI SILANOY ANTIOXEWN,
Ram leaping right, looking back at large star, DM below.
RPC I 4269, BMC Galatia p159, 65
Mintmark: Delta M (year 44) - A.D. 12-14
7.66gm 20mmDanny S. Jones06/24/10 at 17:09ancientdave: Neat coin!
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Alexander III DrachmOBV: Herakles' head right, clad in lion-skin head-dress.
REV: "ALEXANDROU", Zeus enthroned left, eagle in
extended right, scepter in left, "MU" monogram
within wreath left, head wearing Phrygian hat
below throne.
Price 1565
posthumous, c. 310 - 297 B.C.
4.24gm 17.1mm
Danny S. Jones06/24/10 at 15:51goldenancients: I got this one here at FORVM. One of my favorites ...
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Alexander III DrachmOBV: Herakles' head right, clad in lion-skin head-dress.
REV: "ALEXANDROU", Zeus enthroned left, eagle in
extended right, scepter in left, "MU" monogram
within wreath left, head wearing Phrygian hat
below throne.
Price 1565
posthumous, c. 310 - 297 B.C.
4.24gm 17.1mm
Danny S. Jones06/03/10 at 18:37Philoromaos: Great coin, I love the monogram!
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Caligula AsOBV: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT
Bare head of Caligula left.
REV: VESTA S C
Vesta seated on ornate chair left,
holding patera and scepter.
BM-46, Paris-54, C-27, RIC-38.
A.D. 37-38
10.61gm 29 mmDanny S. Jones06/03/10 at 18:36Philoromaos: Lovely reverse, very detailed!
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Augustus As: "Thunderbolt"OBV: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
Radiate Head of Augustus Left.
REV: Winged Thunderbolt between large SC
RIC 83, BMC 158; NC 1941, pl. IV, 1-7. Romanatic-ID 739.
A.D. 34 - A.D. 37
11.92gm 28mmDanny S. Jones04/04/10 at 19:41Joe S2: Wow really, nice coin.
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Nerva SestertiusOBV: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P
Laureate head of Nerva, right.
REV: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C
Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre.
RIC 86. BMC 112. C. 114.
A.D. 96-98
25.22gm 32mm
Danny S. Jones04/04/10 at 12:27casata137ec: I like Nerva's Elvis haircut!
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Alexander III Tetradrachm Pella MintOBV: Head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean lion's skin headdress.
REV: ALEXANDROU
Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand and sceptre in left
hand; Phrygian helmet in left field with crossed palm branches
above, monogram under throne, and exergue.
Price 629; Müller 233. ANACS # 4684706
ca. 275-270 B.C.
Pella MintDanny S. Jones04/03/10 at 03:21Randygeki(h2): yeah, great coin!
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Alexander III Tetradrachm Pella MintOBV: Head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean lion's skin headdress.
REV: ALEXANDROU
Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand and sceptre in left
hand; Phrygian helmet in left field with crossed palm branches
above, monogram under throne, and exergue.
Price 629; Müller 233. ANACS # 4684706
ca. 275-270 B.C.
Pella MintDanny S. Jones04/03/10 at 02:57Jay GT4: Nice high relief on both sides!
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Septimius Severus Denarius "VOTA SVSCEPTA"OBV: SEVERVS • PIVS • AVG
Laureate bust of Septimius Severus right.
REV: VOTA • SVSCEPTA • XX
Severus renews his Vows to the Roman People
for Ten Years past and Ten Years in the future
The Emperor, standing left, sacrificing with a
Patera over a Tripod Altar.
Sear #1698; RIC #308
circa A.D. 208
2.75gm 19mmDanny S. Jones03/19/10 at 11:37neander: Sharp reverse - rare for this type!
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Constantine I OBV: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Laureate head right.
REV: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Jove Standing, holding staff and Victory. Eagle at feet.
A.D. 312-313 Thessalonica Mint
20 mm 2.47g Danny S. Jones03/13/10 at 08:36bruno v: Incredible green, fantastic!
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Maximianus AntoninianusOBV: IMP CM A MAXIMINIANVS PF AVG
Radiate, Curiassed Bust of Maximian, right.
REV: CONCORDIA MILITVM,
Emperor standing right, holding septre,
receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, holding staff.
Officina H between, •XXI in exergue.
A.D. 292-295
4.10 grams 21.5 mm
RIC 5 vol.II (Heraclea) 595; Cohen 54
Danny S. Jones03/13/10 at 08:29bruno v: stunning obverse!
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Corinthian StaterOBV: Pegasus flying left, koppa (Q) below.
REV: Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. 8-pointed star to right.
345-307 B.C.
8.43 grams 19mm
Seaby 1088. Ravel 1034.Danny S. Jones03/12/10 at 03:02slokind: When people say they're all alike, they haven&...
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Corinthian StaterOBV: Pegasus flying left, koppa (Q) below.
REV: Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. 8-pointed star to right.
345-307 B.C.
8.43 grams 19mm
Seaby 1088. Ravel 1034.Danny S. Jones03/12/10 at 02:43Enodia: yes, really nice! i think this is one of those coi...
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Corinthian StaterOBV: Pegasus flying left, koppa (Q) below.
REV: Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. 8-pointed star to right.
345-307 B.C.
8.43 grams 19mm
Seaby 1088. Ravel 1034.Danny S. Jones03/12/10 at 01:27Randygeki(h2): very nice!
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Corinthian StaterOBV: Pegasus flying left, koppa (Q) below.
REV: Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. 8-pointed star to right.
345-307 B.C.
8.43 grams 19mm
Seaby 1088. Ravel 1034.Danny S. Jones03/12/10 at 00:37Jay GT4: Just beautiful!
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Maximianus AntoninianusOBV: IMP CM A MAXIMINIANVS PF AVG
Radiate, Curiassed Bust of Maximian, right.
REV: CONCORDIA MILITVM,
Emperor standing right, holding septre,
receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, holding staff.
Officina H between, •XXI in exergue.
A.D. 292-295
4.10 grams 21.5 mm
RIC 5 vol.II (Heraclea) 595; Cohen 54
Danny S. Jones03/11/10 at 04:00Randygeki(h2): great detail!
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Constans CentenionalisOBV: DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG,
pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, holding globe
REV: FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO, helmeted soldier, spear in left hand,
advancing right, head left. With his right hand he is leading
a small bare-headed child from a hut beneath a tree. The
spear points downwards, between the soldier's legs.
Mintmark R star epsilon.
4.02 grams 19 mm
RIC VIII Rome 140.Danny S. Jones03/09/10 at 23:07brian l: Beautiful color,also!
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Constans CentenionalisOBV: DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG,
pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, holding globe
REV: FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO, helmeted soldier, spear in left hand,
advancing right, head left. With his right hand he is leading
a small bare-headed child from a hut beneath a tree. The
spear points downwards, between the soldier's legs.
Mintmark R star epsilon.
4.02 grams 19 mm
RIC VIII Rome 140.Danny S. Jones03/09/10 at 21:23Jochen: Beautiful rev.
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Constans CentenionalisOBV: DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG,
pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, holding globe
REV: FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO, helmeted soldier, spear in left hand,
advancing right, head left. With his right hand he is leading
a small bare-headed child from a hut beneath a tree. The
spear points downwards, between the soldier's legs.
Mintmark R star epsilon.
4.02 grams 19 mm
RIC VIII Rome 140.Danny S. Jones03/09/10 at 20:30Jay GT4: Nice! I always liked this type, I just got one mys...
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Maximianus AntoninianusOBV: IMP CM A MAXIMINIANVS PF AVG
Radiate, Curiassed Bust of Maximian, right.
REV: CONCORDIA MILITVM,
Emperor standing right, holding septre,
receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, holding staff.
Officina H between, •XXI in exergue.
A.D. 292-295
4.10 grams 21.5 mm
RIC 5 vol.II (Heraclea) 595; Cohen 54
Danny S. Jones03/09/10 at 14:50mihali84: excellent detail!
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Maximianus AntoninianusOBV: IMP CM A MAXIMINIANVS PF AVG
Radiate, Curiassed Bust of Maximian, right.
REV: CONCORDIA MILITVM,
Emperor standing right, holding septre,
receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, holding staff.
Officina H between, •XXI in exergue.
A.D. 292-295
4.10 grams 21.5 mm
RIC 5 vol.II (Heraclea) 595; Cohen 54
Danny S. Jones03/09/10 at 06:36David Atherton: Sharp obverse! Great coin all around. Congrats!
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Augustus As: "Thunderbolt"OBV: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
Radiate Head of Augustus Left.
REV: Winged Thunderbolt between large SC
RIC 83, BMC 158; NC 1941, pl. IV, 1-7. Romanatic-ID 739.
A.D. 34 - A.D. 37
11.92gm 28mmDanny S. Jones03/09/10 at 01:26Jay GT4: Fantastic! Love the two tone patina
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Shekel of TyrePhoenicia. Tyre, AR Shekel.
OBV: Laureate head right of Melqarth.
REV: TUROU IERAS - KAI ASULOU
Eagle standing left on prow of ship, carrying palm over right shoulder;
PΞ (160) date in left field above club, palm. KP in right field above monogram.
Phoenician letter/Lituus? between legs.
Jerusalem mint, dated year 160 (struck A.D. 34/35).
14.22g 25mm
Danny S. Jones03/09/10 at 01:25Jay GT4: I gotta get me one of these! Nice Shekel
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Alexander III DrachmOBV: Herakles' head right, clad in lion-skin head-dress.
REV: "ALEXANDROU", Zeus enthroned left, eagle in
extended right, scepter in left, "MU" monogram
within wreath left, head wearing Phrygian hat
below throne.
Price 1565
posthumous, c. 310 - 297 B.C.
4.24gm 17.1mm
Danny S. Jones03/08/10 at 19:30mihali84: great example!
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Alexander III DrachmOBV: Herakles' head right, clad in lion-skin head-dress.
REV: "ALEXANDROU", Zeus enthroned left, eagle in
extended right, scepter in left, "MU" monogram
within wreath left, head wearing Phrygian hat
below throne.
Price 1565
posthumous, c. 310 - 297 B.C.
4.24gm 17.1mm
Danny S. Jones03/08/10 at 17:18Randygeki(h2): wow!
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Domitian Denarius "Minerva"OBV: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XI
Laureate bust of Domitian right. Dotted border.
REV: IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P
Minerva left with thunderbolt and spear, shield at feet.
VM 42/1 pg 111
A.D. 81 - A.D. 96
3.4gm 18mm
Danny S. Jones03/08/10 at 17:14Randygeki(h2): nice!
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Augustus Denarius "Lucius and Caius"OBV: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI (F PATER PATRIAE)
Laureate portrait of Augustus, right.
REV: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT
Lucius and Caius caesares standing facing,
each togate and resting hand on shield;
behind each shield, a spear;
above: simpulum and lituus.
C.L.CAESARES in exergue.
BMC 533, RSC 43.
Lugdunum mint between 7 - 5 B.C.
3.75gm 19.5mmDanny S. Jones03/08/10 at 17:13Randygeki(h2): great portrait
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Caracalla Denarius "Victory"OBV: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG;
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
REV: VICT PART MAX;
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and
palm branch. (Commemorative coin of the
victories over Parthia in 198 AD.)
A.D. 204
RIC 4-1, 144; Cohen 660.
4.1gm 20mmDanny S. Jones03/08/10 at 17:12Randygeki(h2): very nice
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Shekel of TyrePhoenicia. Tyre, AR Shekel.
OBV: Laureate head right of Melqarth.
REV: TUROU IERAS - KAI ASULOU
Eagle standing left on prow of ship, carrying palm over right shoulder;
PΞ (160) date in left field above club, palm. KP in right field above monogram.
Phoenician letter/Lituus? between legs.
Jerusalem mint, dated year 160 (struck A.D. 34/35).
14.22g 25mm
Danny S. Jones03/08/10 at 17:12Randygeki(h2): nice
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Alexander Jannaeus PrutahOBV:Wheel, or star, with eight rays surrounded by beaded diadem,
Aramaic between the rays "Yehonatan Ha Malek" or Jonathan the King.
REV: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, legend in Greek surrounding Seleucid anchor within a circle
Hendin-469 103 B.C. - 76 B.C.
2.70 grams 15mm
Danny S. Jones02/16/10 at 18:51aarmale: Very nice and bold!
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Caligula AsOBV: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT
Bare head of Caligula left.
REV: VESTA S C
Vesta seated on ornate chair left,
holding patera and scepter.
BM-46, Paris-54, C-27, RIC-38.
A.D. 37-38
10.61gm 29 mmDanny S. Jones01/26/10 at 01:30randy h2: great reverse
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Roman Syria AE20Silanus, Legatus Augusti pro praetore
OBV: Laureate head of Zeus, right.
REV: EPI SILANOU ANTIOCEWN,
Ram running right, looking back, star above.
RPC I 4269, BMC Galatia p159, 65
Mintmark: Delta M (year 44) - A.D. 13-14
7.5gm 20mmDanny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:16Noah: terrific blood-red highlighting sandy patina...rea...
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Jewish War Year 2OBV: Amphora with broad rim, two handles.
Inscription: (Year Two)
REV: Vine Leaf on small branch,
surrounded by Hebrew (the Freedom of Zion)
Hendin 661 67/ 68 A.D.
2.21gm 16.5mm
Danny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:15Noah: I don't even collect Judean coins, yet...this ...
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Alexander Jannaeus PrutahOBV:Wheel, or star, with eight rays surrounded by beaded diadem,
Aramaic between the rays "Yehonatan Ha Malek" or Jonathan the King.
REV: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, legend in Greek surrounding Seleucid anchor within a circle
Hendin-469 103 B.C. - 76 B.C.
2.70 grams 15mm
Danny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:14Noah: super example
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Alexander III DrachmOBV: Herakles' head right, clad in lion-skin head-dress.
REV: "ALEXANDROU", Zeus enthroned left, eagle in
extended right, scepter in left, "MU" monogram
within wreath left, head wearing Phrygian hat
below throne.
Price 1565
posthumous, c. 310 - 297 B.C.
4.24gm 17.1mm
Danny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:14Noah: excellent
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Constantius IIOBV: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG
Pearl diademed, draped, curiassed bust right. D in field.
REV: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Soldier spearing fallen horseman with Phrygian helmet.
ASIRM in exergue. •S• in upper fight field.
A.D. 351-355 RIC VIII (Sirmium Mint) 44
3.62g 20.5 mmDanny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:14Noah: that patina enhances the coin wonderfully
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Constantine I OBV: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Laureate head right.
REV: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Jove Standing, holding staff and Victory. Eagle at feet.
A.D. 312-313 Thessalonica Mint
20 mm 2.47g Danny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:13Noah: super emerald patina
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Septimius Severus Denarius "VOTA SVSCEPTA"OBV: SEVERVS • PIVS • AVG
Laureate bust of Septimius Severus right.
REV: VOTA • SVSCEPTA • XX
Severus renews his Vows to the Roman People
for Ten Years past and Ten Years in the future
The Emperor, standing left, sacrificing with a
Patera over a Tripod Altar.
Sear #1698; RIC #308
circa A.D. 208
2.75gm 19mmDanny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:12Noah: beautiful denarius
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Caracalla Denarius "Mars"OBV: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust right.
REV: PONTIF TR P VIII COS II
Mars standing left, placing foot on
helmet, holding branch and spear.
A.D. 198 - A.D. 217
RIC 80b, RSC 420a, BMC 481
3.3gm 19mmDanny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:12Noah: interesting "stocky" Mars
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Caracalla Denarius "Annona"OBV: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT,
laureate head right.
REV: P M TR P XV COS III P P,
Annona seated left, holding stalks
of grain and cornucopia, modius at feet.
RIC IV 195, RS IIIC 205, BMCRE V 44
A.D. 212
3.4gm 19mm
Danny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:11Noah: nice luster
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Antoninus Pius DenariusOBV: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS PP TRP COS III
Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
REV: IMPERA TOR II
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm-branch.
RIC 111b, C 437
A.D. 143 - 144 3.2gm 18.23mmDanny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:10Noah: nice victory
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Vespasian DenariusOBV: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Laureate head right.
REV: VES-TA to either side of Vesta
standing left, holding simpulum & scepter
RIC 360
A.D. 69 - A.D. 79
3.3gm 18mmDanny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:09Noah: cool portrait
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Caligula AsOBV: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT
Bare head of Caligula left.
REV: VESTA S C
Vesta seated on ornate chair left,
holding patera and scepter.
BM-46, Paris-54, C-27, RIC-38.
A.D. 37-38
10.61gm 29 mmDanny S. Jones01/25/10 at 23:08Noah: especially good reverse
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Jewish War Year 2OBV: Amphora with broad rim, two handles.
Inscription: (Year Two)
REV: Vine Leaf on small branch,
surrounded by Hebrew (the Freedom of Zion)
Hendin 661 67/ 68 A.D.
2.21gm 16.5mm
Danny S. Jones01/16/10 at 19:35anthivs: superb!
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Alexander III DrachmOBV: Herakles' head right, clad in lion-skin head-dress.
REV: "ALEXANDROU", Zeus enthroned left, eagle in
extended right, scepter in left, "MU" monogram
within wreath left, head wearing Phrygian hat
below throne.
Price 1565
posthumous, c. 310 - 297 B.C.
4.24gm 17.1mm
Danny S. Jones12/12/09 at 09:26Nikos K: this is good! Beautiful
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Alexander III DrachmOBV: Herakles' head right, clad in lion-skin head-dress.
REV: "ALEXANDROU", Zeus enthroned left, eagle in
extended right, scepter in left, "MU" monogram
within wreath left, head wearing Phrygian hat
below throne.
Price 1565
posthumous, c. 310 - 297 B.C.
4.24gm 17.1mm
Danny S. Jones11/29/09 at 23:24aarmale: Stunning example!
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Alexander Jannaeus PrutahOBV:Wheel, or star, with eight rays surrounded by beaded diadem,
Aramaic between the rays "Yehonatan Ha Malek" or Jonathan the King.
REV: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, legend in Greek surrounding Seleucid anchor within a circle
Hendin-469 103 B.C. - 76 B.C.
2.70 grams 15mm
Danny S. Jones11/24/09 at 16:20frederic: Nice wheel with great script
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John Hyrcanus IOBV: Hebrew (Yehohanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews) surrounded by wreath.
REV: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots.
Hendin-460 134-104 B.C.
1.98gm 13.5mm
Danny S. Jones11/24/09 at 16:16frederic: Nice script
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Antoninus Pius DenariusOBV: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS PP TRP COS III
Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
REV: IMPERA TOR II
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm-branch.
RIC 111b, C 437
A.D. 143 - 144 3.2gm 18.23mmDanny S. Jones11/23/09 at 13:36Titus Pullo: Sharp coin!
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Constantine I OBV: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Laureate head right.
REV: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Jove Standing, holding staff and Victory. Eagle at feet.
A.D. 312-313 Thessalonica Mint
20 mm 2.47g Danny S. Jones11/19/09 at 09:30brian l: Nice green toning.
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