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Roman Republic, Q. Ant. Balbus, c83/2 BC, AR Denarius serratus, 4.21 grams. Obverse: Jupiter, Reverse: Victory in Quadriga.paul188804/20/24 at 22:29CPK: Wow, that is one sharp coin!
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Roman Republic, Q. Ant. Balbus, c83/2 BC, AR Denarius serratus, 4.21 grams. Obverse: Jupiter, Reverse: Victory in Quadriga.paul188804/20/24 at 14:26kc: So nice!
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Roman Republic, Q. Ant. Balbus, c83/2 BC, AR Denarius serratus, 4.21 grams. Obverse: Jupiter, Reverse: Victory in Quadriga.paul188804/20/24 at 12:18T.MooT: Great one!
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Roman Republic, Q. Ant. Balbus, c83/2 BC, AR Denarius serratus, 4.21 grams. Obverse: Jupiter, Reverse: Victory in Quadriga.paul188804/20/24 at 03:40Justin L1: Beautiful all around but that quadriga reverse…wow...
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Lucania, Metapontum: AR didrachm, 330-290 BC, 7.79gm, 20.4mm. Obv: Head of Demeter right with corn leaves in hair, (celator's signature?) DA[I] under chin. Rev: META; ear of barley with leaf to right, above which plow, below which MA[X]. Johnston C 1.38; HN Italy 1581.paul188804/15/24 at 23:06Jay GT4: Very nice Paul
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Lucania, Metapontum: AR didrachm, 330-290 BC, 7.79gm, 20.4mm. Obv: Head of Demeter right with corn leaves in hair, (celator's signature?) DA[I] under chin. Rev: META; ear of barley with leaf to right, above which plow, below which MA[X]. Johnston C 1.38; HN Italy 1581.paul188804/15/24 at 18:35T.MooT: great coin and photography!
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Sicily, Syracuse, Agathocles (317-289 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, struck c.310-305 BC.
Obv/ Head of nymph Arethusa facing left, her hair wreathed with grain, wearing a triple-pendant earring and a pearl necklace, three dolphins swimming around, NK below neck.
Rev/ ΣYPAKOΣIΩN (in exergue); charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron (goad) in his right hand and the reins on his left, driving a fast quadriga left, triskeles above, AI monogram in exergue off flan.paul188804/03/24 at 10:59Pharsalos: Gorgeous tetradrachm!
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Chersonesos, Thrace, c. 386 - 338 B.C. Silver hemidrachm, Weber 2422; BMC Thrace p. 185, 43; McClean II 4071; HGC 3.2, 1437; SNG Cop -, Choice gVF, attractive neat style, toned, Cherronesos (Gallipoli peninsula) mint, weight 2.323g, maximum diameter 14.1mm, c. 386 - 338 B.C.; obverse lion forepart right, head turned back left, tongue protruding; reverse quadripartite incuse with alternating shallow and deeper sunken quarters, pellet and VE ligature in one sunken quarter (pellet mostly off flan), pellet and five-point star (pentagram) in the opposite sunken quarter. Coin & photography ex Forum Ancient Coins.
This example is unusually well centered on the obverse, which motivated me to purchase it. Overall I believe it is an attractive coin. paul188803/11/24 at 20:51Justin L1: Stunning!
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Chersonesos, Thrace, c. 386 - 338 B.C. Silver hemidrachm, Weber 2422; BMC Thrace p. 185, 43; McClean II 4071; HGC 3.2, 1437; SNG Cop -, Choice gVF, attractive neat style, toned, Cherronesos (Gallipoli peninsula) mint, weight 2.323g, maximum diameter 14.1mm, c. 386 - 338 B.C.; obverse lion forepart right, head turned back left, tongue protruding; reverse quadripartite incuse with alternating shallow and deeper sunken quarters, pellet and VE ligature in one sunken quarter (pellet mostly off flan), pellet and five-point star (pentagram) in the opposite sunken quarter. Coin & photography ex Forum Ancient Coins.
This example is unusually well centered on the obverse, which motivated me to purchase it. Overall I believe it is an attractive coin. paul188803/10/24 at 23:40*Alex: Superb!
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Chersonesos, Thrace, c. 386 - 338 B.C. Silver hemidrachm, Weber 2422; BMC Thrace p. 185, 43; McClean II 4071; HGC 3.2, 1437; SNG Cop -, Choice gVF, attractive neat style, toned, Cherronesos (Gallipoli peninsula) mint, weight 2.323g, maximum diameter 14.1mm, c. 386 - 338 B.C.; obverse lion forepart right, head turned back left, tongue protruding; reverse quadripartite incuse with alternating shallow and deeper sunken quarters, pellet and VE ligature in one sunken quarter (pellet mostly off flan), pellet and five-point star (pentagram) in the opposite sunken quarter. Coin & photography ex Forum Ancient Coins.
This example is unusually well centered on the obverse, which motivated me to purchase it. Overall I believe it is an attractive coin. paul188803/10/24 at 18:52CPK: Very nice, well-struck example!
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Roman Republic: L. Cassius Longinus; 3.86g. Veiled vesta bust left, in front L, behind it stands Kylix//Togatus left. and throws the voting stone with V into the urn.
Bab. 10; BMC 3931; Crawf. 413/1; Syd. 935
Ex: Auktion Áureo & Calicó 314, Barcelona 2018, Nr. 2034paul188802/27/24 at 11:59Jay GT4: Spectacular!
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Sicily, Syracuse, Agathocles (317-289 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, struck c.310-305 BC.
Obv/ Head of nymph Arethusa facing left, her hair wreathed with grain, wearing a triple-pendant earring and a pearl necklace, three dolphins swimming around, NK below neck.
Rev/ ΣYPAKOΣIΩN (in exergue); charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron (goad) in his right hand and the reins on his left, driving a fast quadriga left, triskeles above, AI monogram in exergue off flan.paul188802/10/24 at 16:58Jay GT4: Fantastic artistry
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Roman Empire: Galerius as Augustus, Follis, 8.03 grams, Eastern half of Roman Empire, Praetorian Prefect of Diocletian. Obverse: Galerius facing right, IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS PF AVG; Reverse: Genius standing left, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder & modius on head, right holding patera, left cornucopiae; GENIO IMPERATORIS "To the genius of the emperor." ALE = Alexandria mintpaul188802/10/24 at 05:11v-drome: When you look in the dictionary for "Roman coin" t...
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Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D. Silver denarius, RIC II-3 308, RSC II 908, BMCRE III 291, RSC II 908, Hunter II 102, SRCV II 3504, VF, radiating flow lines, iridescent toning, Rome mint, weight 3.031g, maximum diameter 17.0mm, die axis 225o, 119 - 125 A.D.; obverse IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse P M TR P COS III, Hadrian seated left on camp stool on platform, togate, extending right hand offering money, citizen before him holding out fold of toga to receive largesse, LIBERAL AVG / III in two lines in exergue; Ex: Forum paul188812/10/23 at 06:49Serendipity: Exquisitely detailed ex-Forum denarius of the bene...
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Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D. Silver denarius, RIC II-3 308, RSC II 908, BMCRE III 291, RSC II 908, Hunter II 102, SRCV II 3504, VF, radiating flow lines, iridescent toning, Rome mint, weight 3.031g, maximum diameter 17.0mm, die axis 225o, 119 - 125 A.D.; obverse IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse P M TR P COS III, Hadrian seated left on camp stool on platform, togate, extending right hand offering money, citizen before him holding out fold of toga to receive largesse, LIBERAL AVG / III in two lines in exergue; Ex: Forum paul188812/09/23 at 07:59v-drome: very cool! Love the type and the details.
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Campania, Neapolis. 340-241 BC. AR Didrachm (7.29 grams) Diademed head of Parthenope right/ Manheaded bull, Acheloos, advancing right crowned by Nike. S 307. paul188811/11/23 at 14:35Jay GT4: Great piece
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Euboia, Euboian League. AR Drachm.
Date: c. 304-290 B.C.
Denomination: AR Drachm.
Diameter: 17 mm.
Weight: 3.70 grams.
Obverse: Head of the nymph Euboia left.
Reverse: Filleted head and neck of cow facing slightly right; EY above; BCD Euboia 22; HGC 4, 1421; Ex Glendining 13 November 1957, lot 94.paul188810/29/23 at 01:04Pharsalos: Beautiful coin and cool provenance.
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Philip I Arabs, 244 - 249 AD AE Sestertius ø 31mm (15.86g). 248 AD Mzst. Rome. Issue for the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Obv.: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, draped armored bust with laurel wreath to the right. Rev.: SAECVLARES AVGG / S - C, Cippus, on top COS / III. RIC 162a; C. 195.paul188810/12/23 at 05:24Curtis JJ: Great Ludi Saeculares Sestertius
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Apulian Black Glaze Lekythos. Ex Toledo Museum of Art 1912, ca. Late 4th Century BC. With a slightly rounded body, notched foot, and slender neck flaring to a wide flat lip. Single handle joining the neck and body. Ex Professor George N. Olcott, Columbia University, 189901912 (Olcott collection no. S 1672 and T-13); purchased from estate of Prof. Olcott, through his widow Zita Olcott, by Toledo Museum of Art in 1912, Accession no. 1912.1237. H. 7 5/8" (19.4 cm)..
paul188810/10/23 at 21:27Virgil H: Beautiful
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Antoninus Pius. AR denarius. - 61 A.D Obverse:
Bare-headed bust of Pius right.
Reverse:
DIVO PIO: Altar.
Weight:
3.34 grams.
Diameter:
18.27 mm.
paul188810/02/23 at 00:33Jay GT4: Love his hair!
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Apulian Black Glaze Lekythos. Ex Toledo Museum of Art 1912, ca. Late 4th Century BC. With a slightly rounded body, notched foot, and slender neck flaring to a wide flat lip. Single handle joining the neck and body. Ex Professor George N. Olcott, Columbia University, 189901912 (Olcott collection no. S 1672 and T-13); purchased from estate of Prof. Olcott, through his widow Zita Olcott, by Toledo Museum of Art in 1912, Accession no. 1912.1237. H. 7 5/8" (19.4 cm)..
paul188810/02/23 at 00:32Jay GT4: Great piece, outstanding provenance
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Severus Alexander, AD 222-235, AR Denarius (19mm, 3.27g), Rome Mint, AD 232. Obverse: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG; laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Reverse: MARS VLTOR; Mars advancing right, holding spear in his right hand and shield in his left. BMC 837. Cohen 161. RIC 246. Ex: Naumann Auktion 111, 04.12.2021, lot 873.paul188810/01/23 at 18:06vindelicus: Very nice coin.
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Apulian Black Glaze Lekythos. Ex Toledo Museum of Art 1912, ca. Late 4th Century BC. With a slightly rounded body, notched foot, and slender neck flaring to a wide flat lip. Single handle joining the neck and body. Ex Professor George N. Olcott, Columbia University, 189901912 (Olcott collection no. S 1672 and T-13); purchased from estate of Prof. Olcott, through his widow Zita Olcott, by Toledo Museum of Art in 1912, Accession no. 1912.1237. H. 7 5/8" (19.4 cm)..
paul188810/01/23 at 16:05Kamnaskires: Outstanding piece, and great provenance. Congrats.
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Apulian Black Glaze Lekythos. Ex Toledo Museum of Art 1912, ca. Late 4th Century BC. With a slightly rounded body, notched foot, and slender neck flaring to a wide flat lip. Single handle joining the neck and body. Ex Professor George N. Olcott, Columbia University, 189901912 (Olcott collection no. S 1672 and T-13); purchased from estate of Prof. Olcott, through his widow Zita Olcott, by Toledo Museum of Art in 1912, Accession no. 1912.1237. H. 7 5/8" (19.4 cm)..
paul188810/01/23 at 14:51*Alex: Lovely object
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Otacilia Severa, Augusta, 244-249. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 23 mm, 15.68 g, 12 h), Rome, 248. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Otacilia Severa to right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG / S C Hippopotamus walking right. Cohen 65. RIC 200a.paul188807/12/23 at 02:31Callimachus: Beautiful coin. Would go well with an antoninianus...
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Greek Coins
LOKRIS. Lokri Opuntii. Obol (Circa 370-350 BC). Obv: ΟΠΟΝ. Amphora with grape bunch and ivy wreath hanging from mouth. Rev: Sixteen-rayed star. BCD Lokris 27-38; HGC 4, 1003. Ex BCD Collection. Condition: Good very fine. Weight: 0.77 g. Diameter: 11 mm.paul188806/21/23 at 11:20Anaximander: Impressive clarity of devices and legends, so rare...
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Greek Coins
LOKRIS. Lokri Opuntii. Obol (Circa 370-350 BC). Obv: ΟΠΟΝ. Amphora with grape bunch and ivy wreath hanging from mouth. Rev: Sixteen-rayed star. BCD Lokris 27-38; HGC 4, 1003. Ex BCD Collection. Condition: Good very fine. Weight: 0.77 g. Diameter: 11 mm.paul188806/09/23 at 04:13Virgil H: Lovely coin
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Philip I Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 244-249. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / AETERNITAS AVGG, elephant advancing to left, guided by driver seated on back, holding staff and goad;GS in exergue. RIC IV 167a; C. 18; Banti 7-8. 20.36g, 28mm, 1h. Interesting error. paul188805/12/23 at 15:17Callimachus: Beautiful coin.
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Ancient Greek
LUCANIA
Metapontion, struck circa 340-330 BC
Female head right / Seven-grain barley ear; ΜΕΤΑ upward to left
7.60 g, 20 mm, silver
References: HGC I, 1052, HN Italy 1538; Numismatic Notes and Monographs #47, The Coinage of Metapontum, 1931, Sydney P. Noe 509c (this coin); ex-Lloyd, Helbing 55:lot 3364 (pictured) 11/08/1928; ex-Woodward, Ars Classica XV: lot 174 (pictured) 07/02/1930; ex CNG Trition IV, Part 1, lot 47, 12/5/2000 paul188805/08/23 at 20:11Jay GT4: Great piece
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Macedonian Kingdom. Perseus. 179-168 B.C. AR drachm. ca. 171/0 B.C. Aristokrates, magistrate.
Macedonian Kingdom. Perseus. 179-168 B.C. AR drachm (15 mm, 2.60 g, 12 h). ca. 171/0 B.C. Aristokrates, magistrate. Head of Helios facing slightly right / P-O, rose with bud to left; in left field, club; above, magistrate's name: [ΑΡΙ]ΣΤΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ. R. J. H. Ashton, ""Clubs, Thunderbolts, Torches, Stars and Caducei: more Pseudo-Rhodian Drachms from Mainland Greece and the Islands,"" NC 162 (2002), 17 (A6/P5; this coin). Toned. Very fine.
Ex: TRISKELES AUCTIONS 326 ON VAUCTIONS
LOT 48, 29 Sep 2017; Ex Naville V (18 June 1923), 2669. Ex: British Museum
The Pseudo-Rhodian drachms were struck, probably by the Macedonians under Perseus but possibly by the Romans, to pay for Mercenaries from Crete and Rhodes who would have been familiar with Rhodian coinage. The coins in the name of the magistrate Aristokrates with the club symbol in the field is the largest known individual issue of pseudo-Rhodian drachms from the Third Macedonian War, and used at least twenty-nine obverse dies.paul188805/05/23 at 21:53Justin W: Lovely coin!
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Persian Empire, Lydia, Anatolia, Xerxes I - Darius II, c. 485 - 420 B.C. Silver siglos, Carradice Type IIIa variety without pellets, Carradice NC 1998, pl. 8, 5 - 16; or underweight Carradice IIIb, Choice gVF, attractive surfaces, flow lines, bankers mark on edge, Sardes (Sart, Turkey) mint, weight 5.403g, maximum diameter 14.8mm, c. 485 - 420 B.C.; obverse kneeling-running figure of the Great King right, transverse spear downward in right hand, bow in extended left hand, bearded, crowned; reverse irregular rectangular punch; from the CEB Collection; ex Numismatic Fine Arts winter sale (Dec 1987), lot 371
Ex: Forum Ancient Coins.
Persian Lydia, Persian Empire, Lydia, Anatolia, Xerxes I - Darius II, c. 485 - 420 B.C., Carradice Type III was initially issued with the same weight standard as earlier sigloi, Type IIIa, c. 5.30 - 5.39 g. Carradice NC 1998 lists 12 examples of sigloi in the Type IIIa style but without pellets behind the beard. There may have been two mints, one issuing with the two pellets and one without. Or possibly all light weight examples without pellets are simply underweight examples of the Type IIIb, issued after c. 485 B.C. on a heavier standard, c. 5.55 - 5.60 g.paul188804/30/23 at 01:39v-drome:  Beautiful!
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SATRAPS OF CARIA. Pixodaros, circa 341/0-336/5 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.93 g, 12 h), Halikarnassos. Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly to right with drapery below. Rev. ΠIΞΩΔAΡOΥ Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding long scepter in his left hand and double-axe in his right. SNG Copenhagen 596-7. SNG von Aulock 2375-6. Pixodarus Hoard, CH IX, pl. 35, 44a (this coin);
ex Bourgey, 14 May 1914, 87 (pictured); ex Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung, Auction 21, 1981, 80; ex NFA, Auction 9, 1980, 268; ex Leu, Web Auction 12, 2020, 443paul188804/13/23 at 22:42Serendipity: Yes, it is fantastic!
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SATRAPS OF CARIA. Pixodaros, circa 341/0-336/5 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.93 g, 12 h), Halikarnassos. Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly to right with drapery below. Rev. ΠIΞΩΔAΡOΥ Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding long scepter in his left hand and double-axe in his right. SNG Copenhagen 596-7. SNG von Aulock 2375-6. Pixodarus Hoard, CH IX, pl. 35, 44a (this coin);
ex Bourgey, 14 May 1914, 87 (pictured); ex Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung, Auction 21, 1981, 80; ex NFA, Auction 9, 1980, 268; ex Leu, Web Auction 12, 2020, 443paul188804/13/23 at 21:53Jay GT4: Fantastic
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Philip I the Arab, February 244 - Late September249 A.D., Seleucia ad Calycadnum, Cilicia. Orichalcum medallion, cf. RPC VIII U2169; SNG Levante 778; SNG BnF 1040; SNG Righetti 1630; SNG Pfalz 1078; BMC Cilicia p. 140, 50 (various legend arrangements), VF, broad flan, portrait, dark brown patina, light encrustation, a few small pits, marks, Seleukeia ad Calycadnum (Silifke, Turkey) mint, weight 34.823g, maximum diameter 40.0mm, die axis 180o, obverse AYT K M IOYΛIOC ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse CEΛEYKEΩN TΩN ΠPOCT, confronted busts of Tyche, right, draped, kalathos on head, cornucopia behind, and Apollo, left, laureate and draped, laurel branch before, KAΛYK/A∆N/Ω in three lines above, EΛEYΘEP/AC in two lines below; 40 millimeterspaul188803/11/23 at 09:29Prieure de Sion: Wonderful provincial coin.
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Commodus. Æ Sestertius. Ex Kricheldorf.
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Reign: Emperor, A.D. 177-192.
Denomination: Æ Sestertius.
Diameter: 30 mm.
Weight: 20.43 grams.
Mint: Rome, A.D. 180.
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Reverse: Commodus seated left on platform, holding roll, attended by officer holding scepter; Liberalitas standing facing, holding tessera and cornucopia; citizen mounting steps of platform.
Reference: RIC 300; Ex Kricheldrof, Liste 3 (1955), lot 70; Ex MünzZentrum Köln, Auktion 64 (1988), lot 359.paul188803/01/23 at 09:03Prieure de Sion: Ok, thats one of my favorite. Gratulation, fantast...
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BOEOTIA Federal coinage Drachm (AR; 17-19mm; 5.48g) c. 304-294 bc. Boeotian shield. Rev. Δ – I Amphora and above pellet within incuse square.
BCD Boeotia 69; Head p. 57; McClean p. 314, 5513; SNG Delepierre 1298; SNG Lockett 1775; Traité III p. 267, 287 and pl. 202.26; Weber p. 317, 3328 and pl. 125.
Ex Gemini VI, New York Sunday, January 10, 2010, lot 113.
Ex: CNG Electronic Auction 148, September 20, 2006, lot 12, BCD collection.
Ex KURPFÄLZISCHE MÜNZHANDLUNG, Mannheim, Germany
1984: no 27, 12 Dec.
Ex: Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc., Publication No. 12, January-February 1979, Lot 27paul188802/27/23 at 05:52Curtis JJ: Very nice Boiotian Drachm! Gemini VI was a great c...
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Commodus. Æ Sestertius. Ex Kricheldorf.
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Reign: Emperor, A.D. 177-192.
Denomination: Æ Sestertius.
Diameter: 30 mm.
Weight: 20.43 grams.
Mint: Rome, A.D. 180.
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Reverse: Commodus seated left on platform, holding roll, attended by officer holding scepter; Liberalitas standing facing, holding tessera and cornucopia; citizen mounting steps of platform.
Reference: RIC 300; Ex Kricheldrof, Liste 3 (1955), lot 70; Ex MünzZentrum Köln, Auktion 64 (1988), lot 359.paul188802/11/23 at 12:10*Alex: Wow. Superb coin.
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Philipp I. Arabs, 244 - 249 n. Chr. Antoninian ø 22mm (4.49g). 248 n. Chr. Mzst. Rom. Emission zur 1000-Jahr-Feier Roms. Vs.: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, drapierte Panzerbüste mit Strahlenkrone n. r. Rs.: SAECVLARES AVGG, Cippus, darauf COS / III. RIC 24c; C. 193.
Ex Peus Auktion 329, 1990,
Los 567.paul188802/10/23 at 04:19Curtis JJ: Great example of this type! Love that giant cippus...
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Ancient Greece, Attica, Athens. 449-413 BC, AR Tetradrachm (17.16 grams) Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right S.2526paul188802/04/23 at 19:11Enodia: Beautiful!
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LUCANIA, Velia. 290-270 BC. AR Nomos (7.44 gm). Helmeted head of Athena decorated with griffin / Lion attacking stag. Williams.567 (o) (this coin). Nicely toned VF+, full crest. ex R T Williams collection. Ex: Baldwin’s Auction 75, lot 2264, September 26, 2012.paul188802/04/23 at 19:10Enodia: my favorite Velia type, and I hope I can find as n...
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Kings of Macedon. Perseus (179-168 BC). Ermias, magistrate. Greek Mercenaries. Pseudo-Rhodian AR Drachm / Rose
Attribution: SNG Keckman 794
Date: 175-170 BC
Obverse: Head of Helios facing, hair parted in middle
Reverse: EPMIAΣ, rose, bud on tendril; Ξ-Ω across fields
Size: 14.75mm
Weight: 2.76 gramspaul188801/18/23 at 03:18Jay GT4: Great portrait
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Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Dupondius (25mm, 10.92 g). Rome mint. 10th emission, AD 249. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Elephant walking left, guided by mahout with goad and wand. RIC IV 167c; Cohen 20; EX Goldberg Coins, Auction 5, June 4-7, 2000, lot 3667, The Dr. Jon Kardatzke Coin Collection.
Ex: Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 180, lot 298, January 23, 2008.paul188812/10/22 at 21:50TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a great reverse!!
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Bruttium, Kroton, c. 425-350 BC. AR Stater (19mm, 7.48g, 3h). Eagle standing l. on Ionic capital. R/ Tripod with legs terminating in lion's feet; grain ear to l. HNItaly 2141; SNG ANS 336. paul188811/11/22 at 10:40Anaximander: Very nice! Unusual to see that grain ear on rev. S...
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Western Greek. Phokis. AR triobol. 457-420 B.C.. . 11354.
Ancient Coins - Western Greek. Phokis. AR triobol. 457-420 B.C..
Obverse:
Facing bull's head.
Reverse:
Head of Apollo right.
Weight:
2.66 grams.
Diameter:
15.12 mm.
paul188810/29/22 at 23:17Jay GT4: Very nice Paul
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Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
SH110254. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 1431; RSC II 276; RPC II 833; BnF III 351; BMCRE II 457, SRCV I 2270, Choice EF, well centered, excellent portrait, light toning, slight double strike, 3.326g, 18.3mm, 180o, Ephesus mint, IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P, laureate head right; reverse PACI AVGVSTAE, Victory advancing right, wreath in extended right hand, palm frond over left shoulder in left hand, EPHE (PHE ligate) lower right; ex Inasta (San Marino) auction 100 (24 Jun 2022), lot 212 Ex: Forum Ancient Coins.
Ephesus peaked during the 1st and 2nd century A.D. when it was second in importance and size only to Rome, with a population estimated at 400,000 to 500,000 in 100 A.D. The city was famous for the Temple of Artemis, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, seating 25,000 spectators. Ephesus also had several large bath complexes and one of the most advanced aqueduct systems in the ancient world. Water powered numerous mills, one of which has been identified as a sawmill for marble. The city and temple were destroyed by the Goths in 263 A.D., marking the decline of the city's splendor.paul188810/29/22 at 02:53Jay GT4: Wonderful Ephesian Flavian!
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A group of historic coins.paul188809/25/22 at 16:06Ken W2: Historic and beautiful, indeed !
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Imperial Rome, Domitian denarius paul188809/12/22 at 22:35Jay GT4: Fantastic example
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Roman Imperial, Vespasian AD 69-79, 3.11 grams, Obverse: Bust of Vespasian; Reverse: Judaea Trophy to leftpaul188808/27/22 at 02:32Jay GT4: Great reverse!
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Nero AD 54-68. Æ As (28mm, 10.45 g.)
Rome mint, struck circa AD 65
Obv. Bare head right.
Rev. Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR
RIC I 543paul188808/21/22 at 17:39Jay GT4: Lovely portrait
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Caracalla, RIC 311d, Date 213-217 AD, Silver Antoninianus Rome, VENVS VICTRIX (with Helmet)
Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Caracalla
Antoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 213/217 AD
Material: Silver
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 5.19g
Mint: Rome
Reference: RIC IV Caracalla 311d var. (Rare, with Helmet)
Provenance: Ex Dr. Gernot Heinrich Collection
This ist the RIC 311d Version with Helmet under the shield. An fantastic Antoninianus with many details on obverse and reverse, fantastic Caracalla bust and a clear reverse Venus. Rare RIC, and more Rare in this condition.
Obverse:
You can see the right-facing bust of Caracalla with a radiant crown. The inscription reads: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM for Antoninus Pius Augustus Germanicus.
Reverse:
The goddess Venus can be seen standing to the left, leaning on a shield. In her left hand she holds a Victoriola, in her right hand a spear. Standing, she leans on her shield and helmet. The inscription reads: VENVS VICTRIX for Venus Victrix (the victorious Venus).
Comments:
In ancient Rome, Venus Victrix is the form of the goddess Venus as victor or „as the one who brings victory“. Especially Pompeius Magnus celebrated his military successes in their honor. This was probably inspired by the armed Aphrodite (nikephoros carrying victory) who protected the Acropolis in certain eastern regions of ancient Greece. In Rome, the victorious Venus was mainly in the third century BC increasingly invoked in the wars against Carthage. Iulius Caesar traced the descent of his family and thus his own from Venus (Venus Genitrix). Pompey, as his adversary, identified his glorious destiny with Venus Victrix in order to claim Venus‘ protection in the secret rivalry. After his victory in the war against Mithridates in 55 BC Pompeius celebrated his triumph „de orbi universo“ (over the whole world) and had a temple built for the victorious Venus, which unfortunately has not been preserved. The sanctuary of Venus Victrix stood on the Capitol, which was probably built during the war against the Samnites. Her feast days were August 12 and October 9, with an annual sacrifice being made on the latter date. At the same time, homage was also paid to Victoria, who closely connected the Romans with Venus Victrix.
Associating this type of coin directly with a specific historical event in the reign of Caracalla is difficult. This Antoninianus is between 213 and 217 AD dated. He could therefore retrospectively refer to the victories in the Germania campaign in 213 AD relate to the battles in Dacia against the Carps in 214 AD refer to or anticipate „the-victorious“ Venus Victrix to refer to the coming eastern campaign against the Parthians.paul188808/03/22 at 03:51Jay GT4: A wonderful coin. Congrats!
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AR Stater Corinthia, Corinth, ca. 400-350 BC
Obverse: pegasos flying right, Q below
Reverse: helmeted head of Athena right, tripod behind, EY above helmet
Weight 8.37 g
Reference Ravel 675; Pegasi 257/1paul188806/29/22 at 16:15*Alex: Great Pegasos, lovely coin
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Ancient Greece, Attica, Athens. 449-413 BC, AR Tetradrachm (17.16 grams) Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right S.2526paul188806/29/22 at 04:16Jay GT4: Excellent!
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Roman Imperial, Vespasian AD 69-79, 3.11 grams, Obverse: Bust of Vespasian; Reverse: Judaea Trophy to left paul188805/17/22 at 21:41Jay GT4: Great example!
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Philip II, 247-249 Sestertius Rome circa 248, Æ 28.00 mm., 19.44 g.
IMP M IVLPHILIPPVS AVG Draped and cuirassed bust, laureate r. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG / S C Low column inscribed COS II. RIC 265a. C. 78.
Attractive light brown tone, almost insignificant flan crack, Good Very Fine/Very Fine.
Ex Naville sale 34, 2017, 584. From the M. N. collection
paul188805/10/22 at 01:19Callimachus: Nice coin - with a reverse usually seen on coins o...
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Philip II, 247-249 Sestertius Rome circa 248, Æ 28.00 mm., 19.44 g.
IMP M IVLPHILIPPVS AVG Draped and cuirassed bust, laureate r. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG / S C Low column inscribed COS II. RIC 265a. C. 78.
Attractive light brown tone, almost insignificant flan crack, Good Very Fine/Very Fine.
Ex Naville sale 34, 2017, 584. From the M. N. collection
paul188805/10/22 at 00:57Timestheus: Thats an great Sestertius.
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Elagabalus (218-222 AD) AR Denarius : uncertain eastern mint, struck 218-219 AD
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: FELICITAS TEMP; Galley under sail with seven oarsmen right, hortator and gubernator at stern
Size: 18.5mm
Ref: RIC IV 188paul188805/03/22 at 14:26Timestheus: Thats fine, i have the same type.
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Roman Republic
C. Augurinus
Denariuspaul188804/17/22 at 04:35Jay GT4: Great
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Roman Republic
Cal. Piso L. F. Frugi
Ca: 67 BC
Obverse: Appolo
Reverse: Horseman
paul188804/17/22 at 04:34Jay GT4: Lovely new additions Paul
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Elagabalus (218-222 AD) AR Denarius : uncertain eastern mint, struck 218-219 AD
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: FELICITAS TEMP; Galley under sail with seven oarsmen right, hortator and gubernator at stern
Size: 18.5mm
Ref: RIC IV 188paul188804/16/22 at 15:30Callimachus: Beautiful coin.
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Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D.Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D.
Silver denarius, BMCRE III 536, RIC II 206, RSC II 218, EF, Rome mint, weight 3.046g, maximum diameter 19.9mm, die axis 180o, 132 - 134 A.D.; obverse HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bare head right; reverse CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P, Clementia standing half left, patera in right hand, long scepter vertical in left hand; exceptional coin, fine style, sharp, masterpiece portrait, light toning on mint luster.
Ex: Forum Ancient Coinspaul188804/04/22 at 06:26Pekka K: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1065
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Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D.Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D.
Silver denarius, BMCRE III 536, RIC II 206, RSC II 218, EF, Rome mint, weight 3.046g, maximum diameter 19.9mm, die axis 180o, 132 - 134 A.D.; obverse HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bare head right; reverse CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P, Clementia standing half left, patera in right hand, long scepter vertical in left hand; exceptional coin, fine style, sharp, masterpiece portrait, light toning on mint luster.
Ex: Forum Ancient Coinspaul188804/04/22 at 02:52Jay GT4: Great coin
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Roman Empire,
Titus Denarius
C. 69-79 AD
Reverse: TR POT VIII COS VII, Quadriga left bearing flower.
Centrally struck with good metal, surfaces and detail.
Ref: RIC 1073
Weight: 3.52g
paul188803/22/22 at 17:08vindelicus: Great coin. Especially the reverse.
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Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
Copper as, RIC II-1 336, BMCRE II 616, BnF III 595, Cohen I 632, Hunter I 119, SRCV I -, Choice VF, superb portrait, well centered on a tight flan, green patina with bare metal high points, scattered porosity, Rome mint, weight 11.694g, maximum diameter 26.9mm, die axis 180o, 71 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, laureate head right; reverse VICTORIA NAVALIS (the naval victory), Victory standing right on a galley prow, wreath in extended right hand, palm frond over left shoulder in left hand, S - C (senatus consulto) flanking low across field; from an Israeli collection, Ex Forum paul188803/21/22 at 18:07TheEmpireNeverEnded: Exceptional portrait
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Roman Empire,
Titus Denarius
C. 69-79 AD
Reverse: TR POT VIII COS VII, Quadriga left bearing flower.
Centrally struck with good metal, surfaces and detail.
Ref: RIC 1073
Weight: 3.52g
paul188803/03/22 at 23:18Anaximander: Really impressive.
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Roman Empire,
Titus Denarius
C. 69-79 AD
Reverse: TR POT VIII COS VII, Quadriga left bearing flower.
Centrally struck with good metal, surfaces and detail.
Ref: RIC 1073
Weight: 3.52g
paul188803/03/22 at 21:44Jay GT4: Outstanding Flavian
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Bruttium Rhegium Ae Unit
C. 350-280 BC
Obverse: Facing lion head.
Reverse: Laur head of Apollo right.
Ref: SNG Ans 686
Weight: 7.15g
Size: 19mmpaul188801/12/22 at 02:17Jay GT4: Wonderful
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ROME REPUBLIC Cn. Plancius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. CN. PLANCIVS AED. CVR. S.C. Head of Diana Planciana R / GOAT
Cn. Plancius, Rome, 55 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.84g, 3h). Female head (Diana Planciana?) r., wearing causia. R/ Cretan goat standing r.; bow and quiver to l. Crawford 432/1; RBW 1541; RSC Plancia 1paul188812/05/21 at 21:38Jay GT4: Great coin. Obverse may be a die match to mine, a...
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Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus (23mm, 4.08g, 12h). Rome, 244-9. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. R/ Virtus standing l., holding spear and branch, foot set on helmet. RIC IV 52; RSC 239paul188812/05/21 at 10:09Priscus: Nice coin 
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Caligula. 40-as; Caligula; 37-41 AD, Rome, 39/40 AD, As, 11.10g. BM-59, Paris-105, C-28, RIC-47 (S). Obv: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P III P P Head bare l. Rx: VESTA S - C Vesta seated l. holding patera and slanting scepter. Scarce with this date; most surviving VESTA asses date from Caligula\'s first tribunician year, with TR POT in obverse legendpaul188812/04/21 at 17:29Jay GT4: Great coin
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Philip I AD 244-249 Æ Sestertius (27x31mm, 15.79 g.)
Secular Games issue.
Rome mint, struck AD 249.
Obv. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG, she-wolf standing left, head right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.
RIC IV 159
Continuing the tradition of Claudius and Antoninus Pius before him, the celebration of the Secular Games at the end of every century since the founding of Rome culminated during the reign of Philip I, as the city celebrated her 1,000th anniversary in AD 248. The legends on these issues almost exclusively read Saeculares Augg, and feature a similar iconography from previous games, such as the she-wolf suckling the twins, the various wild beasts paraded through the amphitheater, and a cippus inscribed for the preservation of the memory of these events.paul188810/25/21 at 15:53Priscus: wow
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Hadrian, 117-138 Denarius circa 126-127, AR 20mm., 2.82g. Laureate bust r. Rev. Crescent; above, star and below, globe. C 460. RIC 865paul188810/11/21 at 15:00okidoki: great looks
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Philip I AD 244-249 Æ Sestertius (27x31mm, 15.79 g.)
Secular Games issue.
Rome mint, struck AD 249.
Obv. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG, she-wolf standing left, head right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.
RIC IV 159
Continuing the tradition of Claudius and Antoninus Pius before him, the celebration of the Secular Games at the end of every century since the founding of Rome culminated during the reign of Philip I, as the city celebrated her 1,000th anniversary in AD 248. The legends on these issues almost exclusively read Saeculares Augg, and feature a similar iconography from previous games, such as the she-wolf suckling the twins, the various wild beasts paraded through the amphitheater, and a cippus inscribed for the preservation of the memory of these events.paul188810/10/21 at 20:58FlaviusDomitianus: Lovely coin, congrats!
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LUCANIA , METAPONTION AR STATER ( NOMOS )
HN Italy 1482, Extremely Fine, 20.9mm, 7.54 grams
Obverse: Ear of barley with six grains, META upwards to left
Reverse: Ear of barley with six grains, in incusepaul188809/23/21 at 17:37Jay GT4: Fantastic!
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Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 21.20 g, 12h). Rome mint, 1st officina. 12th emission, AD 243. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV 330; Banti 29.paul188808/31/21 at 11:35Pharsalos: Outstanding portrait!
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Severus Alexander, denarius, Severus Alexander Obverse, Virtus obverse.paul188804/19/21 at 07:03Laurentius: From fresh stamp, nice!
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LUCANIA, Velia. 290-270 BC. AR Nomos (7.44 gm). Helmeted head of Athena decorated with griffin / Lion attacking stag. Williams.567 (o) (this coin). Nicely toned VF+, full crest. ex R T Williams collection. Ex: Baldwin’s Auction 75, lot 2264, September 26, 2012.paul188804/15/21 at 11:45Pharsalos: Beautiful!
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LUCANIA, Velia. 290-270 BC. AR Nomos (7.44 gm). Helmeted head of Athena decorated with griffin / Lion attacking stag. Williams.567 (o) (this coin). Nicely toned VF+, full crest. ex R T Williams collection. Ex: Baldwin’s Auction 75, lot 2264, September 26, 2012.paul188804/10/21 at 15:20okidoki: great looks
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BERIA, Bolskan. Circa 150-100 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 4.05 g, 1h). Bare bearded head right; Iberian bon to left / Warrior, holding spear, on horseback right; Iberian bolśkan below. ACIP 1417; SNG BM Spain 710–33. Ex. Triton XX, lot 1, 1/10/2017 (unsold), ex: CNG Electronic Auction 412, lot 1, 1/17/2018.paul188803/28/21 at 11:22Jay GT4: Outstanding
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Ionia, Samos. Didrachm; Ionia, Samos; Magistrate Asklepiades, 310-300 BC, Didrachm, 6.22g. Barron-p. 214, 2b (this coin). Obv: Facing lion's scalp. Rx: Forepart of ox r. with dotted truncation, SA and olive branch below, [A]SK?H?IA?[HS] above. Ex M & M List 169, 1957, no. 18; this coin listed in Barron's monograph on Samos (1966).
paul188803/28/21 at 11:19Jay GT4: Wow that's nice
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Philip II, 247 - 249 AD
AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, 29mm, 12.06 grams
Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip right.
Reverse: SAECVLARES AVGG S C, Goat standing left.
RIC 264a
ex C. N. Wolfe, March 1977. paul188803/20/21 at 09:41FlaviusDomitianus: Nice example.
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Hadrian, 117-138 Denarius circa 126-127, AR 20mm., 2.82g. Laureate bust r. Rev. Crescent; above, star and below, globe. C 460. RIC 865paul188803/19/21 at 22:02Tracy Aiello: What a portrait!
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DOMITIAN. AR Denarius (3.48g) issued as Caesar: AD 76-77.
Bare head of Domitian with light beard right / Pegasus standing
right, COS IIII above. RIC (Vespasian) 921paul188803/19/21 at 03:35Jay GT4: Great portrait
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Domitian Ar. denarius, Rome, AD 88, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head r., Rev., COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, herald with feather in cap walking left, holding round shield and wand. RIC 596.paul188803/17/21 at 16:59Jay GT4: Agreed! Very nice
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Domitian Ar. denarius, Rome, AD 88, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head r., Rev., COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, herald with feather in cap walking left, holding round shield and wand. RIC 596.paul188803/17/21 at 13:43FlaviusDomitianus: Very nice example.
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Hadrian Travel Series AR Den. 3.46 gm. AFRICA reclining l. holding scorpion & cornucopia, basket of fruit at feet, elephant-trunk headdress. RIC 299paul188803/12/21 at 11:54Limes: Nice specimen!
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