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Roman Empire, Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Carthage, RIC VI 24a, AE-1 Follis, FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN, Africa standing right, #1121 Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Carthage, RIC VI 24a, AE-1 Follis, FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN, Africa standing right, #1
avers:- CONSTANTIVS-NOB-CAES, Laureate head right.
revers:- FELIX-AD-VENT-AVG-G-N-N, Africa standing right, head left, wearing elephant head headress, standard in right and tusk in left, lion and bull at feet left, H left, PKT in ex.
exerg: H|-//PKT, diameter: 25-28,5mm, weight: 10,38g, axes: 0h,
mint: Carthage, date: 298 A.D., ref: RIC VI 24a,
Q-001quadrans02/23/17 at 19:31Nemonater: Great detail!
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Roman Empire, Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VI 109a, -/Γ//SIS, AE-Follis, GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, #1121 Constantius-I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VI 109a, -/Γ//SIS, AE-Follis, GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, #1
avers:- CONSTANTIVS-NOB-CAES, Laureate head right.
revers:- GENIO-POP-VLI-ROMANI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.
exergo: -/Γ//SIS, diameter: 28-29mm, weight: 9,26g, axis: 11h,
mint: Siscia, date: 299 A.D., ref: RIC-VI-109a, p-467,
Q-001quadrans02/22/17 at 05:29Canaan: Outstanding!!!!
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Roman Empire, Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VI 109a, -/Γ//SIS, AE-Follis, GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, #1121 Constantius-I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VI 109a, -/Γ//SIS, AE-Follis, GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, #1
avers:- CONSTANTIVS-NOB-CAES, Laureate head right.
revers:- GENIO-POP-VLI-ROMANI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.
exergo: -/Γ//SIS, diameter: 28-29mm, weight: 9,26g, axis: 11h,
mint: Siscia, date: 299 A.D., ref: RIC-VI-109a, p-467,
Q-001quadrans02/22/17 at 03:50Randygeki(h2): Excellent!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximus Caesar, AR DenariusMaximus (Caesar, 235/6-238). AR Denarius Rome mint, 236-7.
O: MAXIMVS CAES GERM; Bareheaded and draped bust right
R: PRINC IVVENTVTIS; Maximus standing left, holding baton and spear; two signa to right
- RIC IV 3
 Nemonater02/21/17 at 03:55Randygeki(h2): Great coin!!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximus Caesar, AR DenariusMaximus (Caesar, 235/6-238). AR Denarius Rome mint, 236-7.
O: MAXIMVS CAES GERM; Bareheaded and draped bust right
R: PRINC IVVENTVTIS; Maximus standing left, holding baton and spear; two signa to right
- RIC IV 3
Nemonater02/21/17 at 02:54quadrans: Nice one ...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Augustus, denarius bullAugustus Denarius. Lugdunum mint, struck 15-13 BC.
Observe: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head right
Reverse: IMP X, bull butting right.
References: RIC 167a; RSC 137.
Diameter 19 mm / weight 3.9 grams
Marcelo Leal's collection
 Marcelo Leal02/21/17 at 02:22ancientdave: Wow! Fantastic coin!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Augustus, denarius bullAugustus Denarius. Lugdunum mint, struck 15-13 BC.
Observe: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head right
Reverse: IMP X, bull butting right.
References: RIC 167a; RSC 137.
Diameter 19 mm / weight 3.9 grams
Marcelo Leal's collection
Marcelo Leal02/20/17 at 13:48mix_val: You can't do much better than this!
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GREEK, SC 68, Price P167 - American Journal of Numismatics Second Series 27: 41-97 : Taylor L. W. H. Triparadeisos to Ipsos Series IV, 189 (this coin), Plate 12, 189 (this coin)Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR Tetradrachm - Babylonia, Uncertain Mint 6A
Head of Herakles right wearing lion skin headdress.
ΒΑΣΙΛEΩΣ ФIΛIÎ Î OY Zeus Aëtophoros enthroned left, star symbol beneath throne, Î recut over an earlier mint control in left field.
Taylor, Triparadeisos to Ipsos, Series IV, 189 (this coin), Plate 12, 189 (this coin), dies A50/P1; HGC 9, 11a (same dies); SC 68 (same dies); WSM 1241 (same dies); Price P167 (same dies).
Uncertain Mint 6A in Babylonia, 303-302 BC.
Struck under Seleukos utilising a reverse die from an earlier lifetime Philip issue (Price P160) with the left field mint control recut. Obverse die linked to examples of SC 67 (Alexander), SC 69 (Seleukos) and SC 50.1 (Alexander Uncertain Mint 1).
One of four examples known and the only one outside the ANS (Newell) collection.
(26 mm, 17.0 g, 3h).
Reference: Taylor, L. W. H. 2015. From Triparadeisos to Ipsos: Seleukos I Nikator’s Uncertain Mint 6A in Babylonia.
AJN Second Series 27: 41-97.n.igma02/20/17 at 10:08Jay GT4: Very nice
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Roman Empire Provincial, Nerva Tetradrachm - Eagle Standing (Dattari 639)Egypt, Alexandria, 96-98 AD (year 1)
12.57g
Obv: Laureate head of Nerva, AVT NEPOVA KAIΣ ΣEB
Rev. Eagle standing R, in field, L-A.
Dattari 639. Geissen 429.Optimo Principi02/20/17 at 07:06okidoki: excellent tet
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Greek, Catalogue of the Collection of Tarentine Coins formed by M. P. Vlasto #915Taras 272-240 BC Nomos
Calabria, Tarentum; c. 272-240 BC, Nomos, 6.51g(new standard of weight compared with the old 7.5g). HN Italy-1043, Vlasto-915 (this coin).
Obv: Naked boy crowned by Victory flying behind him, on horse standing r. with raised l. foreleg; Greek ethnic below horse (not evident), EY in r. field.
Rx: Taras on dolphin r., holding cornucopia and trident whose head is visible behind his neck; TAPAΣ below, monogram in l. field (expanded by Vlasto to IΩΠY).
Ex Künker 193, 26 September 2011, lot 23. G&M 190, 11 October 2011, lot 15. From the M.P. Vlasto Collection. Extremely well struck reverse with beautiful detail EF.
I appreciate to have this coin. It is from M.P. Vlasto collection.Leo02/20/17 at 03:31Randygeki(h2): Nice example.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantius II, Siscia RIC VIII 194, 347-348 C.E. Obverse - CONSTANTIVS PF AVG. Rosette diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right.
Reverse - VICTORIAE DD AVGQ NN. Two victories standing and facing each other with wreath and palm.
(epsilon) SIS in ex. Siscia mint. 15.4 mm, 1,4 g. NORMAN K02/20/17 at 03:31Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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GREEK, SC 68, Price P167 - American Journal of Numismatics Second Series 27: 41-97 : Taylor L. W. H. Triparadeisos to Ipsos Series IV, 189 (this coin), Plate 12, 189 (this coin)Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR Tetradrachm - Babylonia, Uncertain Mint 6A
Head of Herakles right wearing lion skin headdress.
ΒΑΣΙΛEΩΣ ФIΛIÎ Î OY Zeus Aëtophoros enthroned left, star symbol beneath throne, Î recut over an earlier mint control in left field.
Taylor, Triparadeisos to Ipsos, Series IV, 189 (this coin), Plate 12, 189 (this coin), dies A50/P1; HGC 9, 11a (same dies); SC 68 (same dies); WSM 1241 (same dies); Price P167 (same dies).
Uncertain Mint 6A in Babylonia, 303-302 BC.
Struck under Seleukos utilising a reverse die from an earlier lifetime Philip issue (Price P160) with the left field mint control recut. Obverse die linked to examples of SC 67 (Alexander), SC 69 (Seleukos) and SC 50.1 (Alexander Uncertain Mint 1).
One of four examples known and the only one outside the ANS (Newell) collection.
(26 mm, 17.0 g, 3h).
Reference: Taylor, L. W. H. 2015. From Triparadeisos to Ipsos: Seleukos I Nikator’s Uncertain Mint 6A in Babylonia.
AJN Second Series 27: 41-97.n.igma02/20/17 at 03:28Randygeki(h2): Excellent!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus, RIC 925 AntiochProbus RIC 925
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right.
Revertse: RESTSTVT O RBIS, woman standing right, presenting wreath to emperor who is standing left, holding globe and scepter.
H in lower center field. XXI in ex. Antioch mint
21.6 mm., 3.8 g. NORMAN K02/20/17 at 03:28Randygeki(h2): Great example!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus, RIC 925 AntiochProbus RIC 925
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right.
Revertse: RESTSTVT O RBIS, woman standing right, presenting wreath to emperor who is standing left, holding globe and scepter.
H in lower center field. XXI in ex. Antioch mint
21.6 mm., 3.8 g. NORMAN K02/20/17 at 01:24Jay GT4: Fantastic portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantius II, Siscia RIC VIII 194, 347-348 C.E. Obverse - CONSTANTIVS PF AVG. Rosette diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right.
Reverse - VICTORIAE DD AVGQ NN. Two victories standing and facing each other with wreath and palm.
(epsilon) SIS in ex. Siscia mint. 15.4 mm, 1,4 g. NORMAN K02/19/17 at 18:19okidoki: excellent 
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GREEK, Italy, Calabria, Taras Oecist StaterCalabria, Taras
425-415 BC, Nomos, 7.99g. Fischer-Bossert-279 (V127/R212), Vlasto-255.
Obv: Phalantos naked and ithyphallic riding dolphin left; extending right hand and holding cuttlefish in left hand.
Rx: Oecist naked to waist, seated left on stool and balancing distaff on right hand, a lekythos on his left wrist.
Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 13. Ex NAC 10, 9 April 1997, lot 17. Ex M&M Basel 10, 1951, lot 161. With interesting and unusual types: Phalantos holds cuttlefish on obverse, while on reverse Taras(or Oecist?) is shown seated rather than on horseback. Nicely centered and well struck, except for Phalantos' head on obverse; rare; beautifully toned. EFLeo02/19/17 at 13:27Leo: Thanks Jay
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Ti Claudius Ti.f. Ap. n. NeroAR Denarius, Rome mint, 79 BC
Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder. S.C. before. Border of dots
Rev: Victory in biga right, holding palm branch and reins in left hand, and laurel wreath in right hand. Control-mark A.IIII above exergue. TI.CLAVD.TI.F/ APN in exergue. Border of dots.
Weight: 3.88g
Crawford 383/1 | Sear RCV I 310 | RSC Claudia 6
ex F Sternberg Auction VII, Zurich, November 1977, Lot 378
nemesis02/18/17 at 21:03NORMAN K: striking example
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GREEK, Italy, Calabria, Taras Oecist StaterCalabria, Taras
425-415 BC, Nomos, 7.99g. Fischer-Bossert-279 (V127/R212), Vlasto-255.
Obv: Phalantos naked and ithyphallic riding dolphin left; extending right hand and holding cuttlefish in left hand.
Rx: Oecist naked to waist, seated left on stool and balancing distaff on right hand, a lekythos on his left wrist.
Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 13. Ex NAC 10, 9 April 1997, lot 17. Ex M&M Basel 10, 1951, lot 161. With interesting and unusual types: Phalantos holds cuttlefish on obverse, while on reverse Taras(or Oecist?) is shown seated rather than on horseback. Nicely centered and well struck, except for Phalantos' head on obverse; rare; beautifully toned. EFLeo02/18/17 at 09:10Jay GT4: Not one you see often
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GREEK, Italy, Calabria, Taras Oecist StaterCalabria, Taras
425-415 BC, Nomos, 7.99g. Fischer-Bossert-279 (V127/R212), Vlasto-255.
Obv: Phalantos naked and ithyphallic riding dolphin left; extending right hand and holding cuttlefish in left hand.
Rx: Oecist naked to waist, seated left on stool and balancing distaff on right hand, a lekythos on his left wrist.
Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 13. Ex NAC 10, 9 April 1997, lot 17. Ex M&M Basel 10, 1951, lot 161. With interesting and unusual types: Phalantos holds cuttlefish on obverse, while on reverse Taras(or Oecist?) is shown seated rather than on horseback. Nicely centered and well struck, except for Phalantos' head on obverse; rare; beautifully toned. EFLeo02/18/17 at 04:54shanxi: beautiful reverse
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ROMAN EMPIRE, GERMANICUSGERMANICUS FATHER OF CALIGULA DIED 19 AD
AE As
Rome Mint struck under Caligula
GERMANICUS CAESAR TI AVGVST DIVI AVG N Bare head Left
C.CAESAR.AVG.GERMANICVS PON M TR POT around large SC
RIC 35 GAIUSAdrian W02/17/17 at 21:57NORMAN K: nice coin. a better photo would improve it a lot
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GREEK, ITALY, CALABRIA, Taras, AR NomosCirca 315-302 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 8.04 g, 11h).
Warrior, preparing to cast spear held aloft in right hand, holding two spears and shield with left hand, on horse rearing right; Ξ to left, API below / Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos in extended right hand and cradling oar in left arm, riding dolphin left; KΛ to left, TAPAΣ to right. Fischer-Bossert Group 74a, 914 (V357/R709); Vlasto 638; HN Italy 939; SNG ANS 1016 (same obv. die); SNG Lloyd –; BMC 208 (same dies); Pozzi 123 (same obv. die). Very rare in this quality. Excellent style. Beautiful patina. Extremely fine.
Ex Hess-Divo 329 (17 November 2015), lot 6; Leu 91 (10 May 2004), lot 15.
The obverse of this nomos depicts an example of the mercenary cavalrymen for which Taras became famous in the Hellenistic period. The Tarentine cavalryman is believed to have been the first mounted warrior of the Greek world to carry a shield. This novelty made him popular in the armies of Hellenistic kings and led to the training of cavalrymen in the Tarentine style.Leo02/17/17 at 16:18okidoki: excellent
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MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES COLLAGETop row: Agathodaemon; Griffin; Centaur
Row 2: Capricorn; Sphinx; Hippocamp; Kerberos
Row 3: Gorgon; Horned Panther; Phoenix
Bottom row: Pegasos; Pan; Horned Lion; Chimaera
(examples from my collection)laney02/16/17 at 16:13Randygeki(h2): Great group!
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MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES COLLAGETop row: Agathodaemon; Griffin; Centaur
Row 2: Capricorn; Sphinx; Hippocamp; Kerberos
Row 3: Gorgon; Horned Panther; Phoenix
Bottom row: Pegasos; Pan; Horned Lion; Chimaera
(examples from my collection)laney02/16/17 at 12:00*Alex: Nice collage!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximinus II Ae Follis (20mm)Maximinus II Ae Follis (20mm)
Obv/ IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG; laur. head r.
Rev/ SOLIIN-VICTO; Sol, rad., in fancy robe, stg. l., cloak flying; raising r. hand, holding head of Serapis in l. hand. Gamma I/Star in opposing fields.
Antioch Mint; ANT in exergue
Ref: RIC VI, 167b
Condition: UNC/at Mint? Had this coin been perfectly centered with complete beading on both sides, I'd call it at FDC.
This is pretty much a flawless coin in mint condition that shows no sign of wear; nary a single scratch. The obverse portrait is simply perfect.
Mayadigger02/16/17 at 03:24quadrans: Great coin I agree..
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Lion & Sturgeon, (tetrachalk) - Obverse SatyrPantikapaion AE20 (tetrachalk)
300-275 BC
5.92gm
19.7mm.
Obv: Head of Satyr, without beard, wearing ivy wreath, left.
Rev: Roaring lion's head left; sturgeon left below; ΠAN surrounding
Anokhin 125; SNG BMC Black Sea 883ff; SNG Stancomb 552ff
02/15/17 at 19:58Mayadigger: Sweet!
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GREEK, Brutus, Koson, StaterRoman Consul Brutus in center accompanied by two lictors
KOΣΩN in ex. BR monogram on left.
Eagle standing left on scepter, wings open raising wreath in left claw.
Eastern mint, Dacia? 43-42 B.C.
8.38g
Choice UNC
RPC I 1701; BMC Thrace p. 208, 1; BMCRR II 48; Crawford 433/1
Clickable for a larger image
 Jay GT402/15/17 at 18:17Sam: Superb addition, congratulations !
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Augustus, denarius bullAugustus Denarius. Lugdunum mint, struck 15-13 BC.
Observe: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head right
Reverse: IMP X, bull butting right.
References: RIC 167a; RSC 137.
Diameter 19 mm / weight 3.9 grams
Marcelo Leal's collection
Marcelo Leal02/15/17 at 16:51Legatus: Beautiful. I have an example that is chipped and ...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Augustus, denarius bullAugustus Denarius. Lugdunum mint, struck 15-13 BC.
Observe: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head right
Reverse: IMP X, bull butting right.
References: RIC 167a; RSC 137.
Diameter 19 mm / weight 3.9 grams
Marcelo Leal's collection
Marcelo Leal02/15/17 at 16:45Canaan: Perfect!!!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Augustus, denarius bullAugustus Denarius. Lugdunum mint, struck 15-13 BC.
Observe: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head right
Reverse: IMP X, bull butting right.
References: RIC 167a; RSC 137.
Diameter 19 mm / weight 3.9 grams
Marcelo Leal's collection
Marcelo Leal02/15/17 at 16:45Jay GT4: Outstanding!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximinus II Ae Follis (20mm)Maximinus II Ae Follis (20mm)
Obv/ IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG; laur. head r.
Rev/ SOLIIN-VICTO; Sol, rad., in fancy robe, stg. l., cloak flying; raising r. hand, holding head of Serapis in l. hand. Gamma I/Star in opposing fields.
Antioch Mint; ANT in exergue
Ref: RIC VI, 167b
Condition: UNC/at Mint? Had this coin been perfectly centered with complete beading on both sides, I'd call it at FDC.
This is pretty much a flawless coin in mint condition that shows no sign of wear; nary a single scratch. The obverse portrait is simply perfect.
Mayadigger02/15/17 at 03:30Canaan: great portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximinus II Ae Follis (20mm)Maximinus II Ae Follis (20mm)
Obv/ IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG; laur. head r.
Rev/ SOLIIN-VICTO; Sol, rad., in fancy robe, stg. l., cloak flying; raising r. hand, holding head of Serapis in l. hand. Gamma I/Star in opposing fields.
Antioch Mint; ANT in exergue
Ref: RIC VI, 167b
Condition: UNC/at Mint? Had this coin been perfectly centered with complete beading on both sides, I'd call it at FDC.
This is pretty much a flawless coin in mint condition that shows no sign of wear; nary a single scratch. The obverse portrait is simply perfect.
Mayadigger02/15/17 at 02:15Jay GT4: Love the style of this one!
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GREEK, Brutus, Koson, StaterRoman Consul Brutus in center accompanied by two lictors
KOΣΩN in ex. BR monogram on left.
Eagle standing left on scepter, wings open raising wreath in left claw.
Eastern mint, Dacia? 43-42 B.C.
8.38g
Choice UNC
RPC I 1701; BMC Thrace p. 208, 1; BMCRR II 48; Crawford 433/1
Clickable for a larger image
Jay GT402/08/17 at 04:16Randygeki(h2): Excellent!
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GREEK, Quasi-Autonomous, Silanus, Antioch, Syria, "Star of Bethlehem"Silanus (Legatus Augusti pro praetore)
Syria, Antioch AE22
No obverse legend - Laureate bust or Zeus right
EΠI ΣIΛANOY ANTIOXEΩN - Ram running right, looking back, star above. ΓM (year 43) below.
RPC I 4269 | GICV 5186
BMC Galatiaia pg 159, 65
12-13 A.D.
The astronomer Michael Molnar believes this coin depicts Jupiter's occultation of Aries in 6 B.C., which could be the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible.
http://www.eclipse.net/~molnar/
Holding_History02/06/17 at 14:00Kim B. N: What an awsome patina. 
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Roman Empire Provincial, Nerva Tetradrachm - Eagle Standing (Dattari 639)Egypt, Alexandria, 96-98 AD (year 1)
12.57g
Obv: Laureate head of Nerva, AVT NEPOVA KAIΣ ΣEB
Rev. Eagle standing R, in field, L-A.
Dattari 639. Geissen 429.Optimo Principi02/01/17 at 18:22David Atherton: Fantastic!
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Roman Empire, Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Carthage, RIC VI 24a, AE-1 Follis, FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN, Africa standing right, #1121 Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Carthage, RIC VI 24a, AE-1 Follis, FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN, Africa standing right, #1
avers:- CONSTANTIVS-NOB-CAES, Laureate head right.
revers:- FELIX-AD-VENT-AVG-G-N-N, Africa standing right, head left, wearing elephant head headress, standard in right and tusk in left, lion and bull at feet left, H left, PKT in ex.
exerg: H|-//PKT, diameter: 25-28,5mm, weight: 10,38g, axes: 0h,
mint: Carthage, date: 298 A.D., ref: RIC VI 24a,
Q-001quadrans01/30/17 at 07:20maridvnvm: Gorgeous.
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Roman Empire, Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Carthage, RIC VI 24a, AE-1 Follis, FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN, Africa standing right, #1121 Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Carthage, RIC VI 24a, AE-1 Follis, FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN, Africa standing right, #1
avers:- CONSTANTIVS-NOB-CAES, Laureate head right.
revers:- FELIX-AD-VENT-AVG-G-N-N, Africa standing right, head left, wearing elephant head headress, standard in right and tusk in left, lion and bull at feet left, H left, PKT in ex.
exerg: H|-//PKT, diameter: 25-28,5mm, weight: 10,38g, axes: 0h,
mint: Carthage, date: 298 A.D., ref: RIC VI 24a,
Q-001quadrans01/30/17 at 05:01Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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Roman Empire, Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Carthage, RIC VI 24a, AE-1 Follis, FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN, Africa standing right, #1121 Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Carthage, RIC VI 24a, AE-1 Follis, FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN, Africa standing right, #1
avers:- CONSTANTIVS-NOB-CAES, Laureate head right.
revers:- FELIX-AD-VENT-AVG-G-N-N, Africa standing right, head left, wearing elephant head headress, standard in right and tusk in left, lion and bull at feet left, H left, PKT in ex.
exerg: H|-//PKT, diameter: 25-28,5mm, weight: 10,38g, axes: 0h,
mint: Carthage, date: 298 A.D., ref: RIC VI 24a,
Q-001quadrans01/29/17 at 11:44Mat: Wow, thats a great one!
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Roman Empire, Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Carthage, RIC VI 24a, AE-1 Follis, FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN, Africa standing right, #1121 Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Carthage, RIC VI 24a, AE-1 Follis, FELIX ADVENT AVGG NN, Africa standing right, #1
avers:- CONSTANTIVS-NOB-CAES, Laureate head right.
revers:- FELIX-AD-VENT-AVG-G-N-N, Africa standing right, head left, wearing elephant head headress, standard in right and tusk in left, lion and bull at feet left, H left, PKT in ex.
exerg: H|-//PKT, diameter: 25-28,5mm, weight: 10,38g, axes: 0h,
mint: Carthage, date: 298 A.D., ref: RIC VI 24a,
Q-001quadrans01/29/17 at 11:06Jay GT4: Q it's OK 
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Roman Empire Provincial, Nerva Tetradrachm - Eagle Standing (Dattari 639)Egypt, Alexandria, 96-98 AD (year 1)
12.57g
Obv: Laureate head of Nerva, AVT NEPOVA KAIΣ ΣEB
Rev. Eagle standing R, in field, L-A.
Dattari 639. Geissen 429.Optimo Principi01/28/17 at 04:37Randygeki(h2): wonderful coin!
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Roman Empire Provincial, Nerva Tetradrachm - Eagle Standing (Dattari 639)Egypt, Alexandria, 96-98 AD (year 1)
12.57g
Obv: Laureate head of Nerva, AVT NEPOVA KAIΣ ΣEB
Rev. Eagle standing R, in field, L-A.
Dattari 639. Geissen 429.Optimo Principi01/27/17 at 19:44Jay GT4: Beautiful! Love the portrait.
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CCO (?),CAГ and ArtemisSYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Laodiceia ad Mare. Domitian. Æ 25. A.D. 84/85 (year 132). Obv: (ΔOMETIANΩKAICAPICEBACTΩГEPMANIKOΩ, BΛP in front of bust) or similar. Laureate head left; 3 countermarks: (1) before face, (2) on neck, (3) on neck, on top of (2). Rev: (IOYΛIEΩNTΩN)-KAI-(ΛAOΔIKEΩN), or similar, uncertain letters in field. Veiled and turreted bust of city-goddess right. Ref: RPC 2027-2030. Axis: 30°. Weight: 8.45 g. CM(1): CCO (?) in shaped punch, 6 x 3 mm. Howgego -. Note: May be a blundered variant form of Howgego 586, which reads "COL". CM(2): CAГ in rectangular punch, 6 x 3.5 mm. Howgego 581 (116 pcs). CM(3): Artemis, bust right, quiver over shoulder, in rectangular punch, 3.5 x 5 mm. Howgego 181 (15 pcs). Collection Automan.Automan01/25/17 at 07:04Cassius: I just obtained an identical example of this peice...
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Roman Republic, Quinarius - Dioscuri GallopingAR Quinarius
Apulia, 211-210 BC
2.11g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma R; behind V = value of 5 asses
Rev. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, MT; in exergue, ROMA.
Sydenham 183. RBW 465. Crawford 103/2b.
ex. E.E. Clain-Stefanelli CollectionOptimo Principi01/24/17 at 14:33Jay GT4: Fantastic!
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Roman Republic, Quinarius - Dioscuri GallopingAR Quinarius
Apulia, 211-210 BC
2.11g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma R; behind V = value of 5 asses
Rev. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, MT; in exergue, ROMA.
Sydenham 183. RBW 465. Crawford 103/2b.
ex. E.E. Clain-Stefanelli CollectionOptimo Principi01/24/17 at 05:13Randygeki(h2): Excellent!
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Roman Empire Provincial, Nerva Tetradrachm - Eagle Standing (Dattari 639)Egypt, Alexandria, 96-98 AD (year 1)
12.57g
Obv: Laureate head of Nerva, AVT NEPOVA KAIΣ ΣEB
Rev. Eagle standing R, in field, L-A.
Dattari 639. Geissen 429.Optimo Principi01/24/17 at 02:45Mat: I wish, love it! Great addition.
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GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochus I Soter, tetradrachmAntiochus I Soter, 281 – 261
Tetradrachm, Seleucia on Tigris 281-261 BC, AR 17.09 g. Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANT – IOXOY; Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow in r. hand and resting the l. on bow set r. on ground; in r. and l. field, monograms. ESM 177. SC 379.6c. SNG Spaer 296.
ex NAC, Auction 97, lot 302, ex CNG sale 99, 2015, 324areich01/23/17 at 07:44maridvnvm: Absolutely stunning.
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GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochus I Soter, tetradrachmAntiochus I Soter, 281 – 261
Tetradrachm, Seleucia on Tigris 281-261 BC, AR 17.09 g. Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANT – IOXOY; Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow in r. hand and resting the l. on bow set r. on ground; in r. and l. field, monograms. ESM 177. SC 379.6c. SNG Spaer 296.
ex NAC, Auction 97, lot 302, ex CNG sale 99, 2015, 324areich01/19/17 at 23:44Nemonater: Breathtaking!
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GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochus I Soter, tetradrachmAntiochus I Soter, 281 – 261
Tetradrachm, Seleucia on Tigris 281-261 BC, AR 17.09 g. Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANT – IOXOY; Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow in r. hand and resting the l. on bow set r. on ground; in r. and l. field, monograms. ESM 177. SC 379.6c. SNG Spaer 296.
ex NAC, Auction 97, lot 302, ex CNG sale 99, 2015, 324areich01/19/17 at 20:53gallienus1: Holy cow as well!
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, BRUTUSThe Republicans. Brutus. Spring-early summer 42 BC.
AR Denarius (20mm, 3.75 g, 5h). Military mint traveling with Brutus in Lycia.
Bare head of Libertas right / Plectrum, lyre, and laurel branch tied with fillet.
Crawford 501/1; CRI 199; Sydenham 1287; RSC 5. 01/19/17 at 01:28Kim B. N: Well the Adverse is just wonderfull.
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, BRUTUSQ. Caepio Brutus, AR Denarius - Military Mint travelling in Lycia, spring-early summer 42 BC
LEIBERTAS Head of Libertas right. / CAEPIO-BRVTVS-PRO-COS Plectrum, lyre, and filleted laurel branch. Crawford 501/1; CRI 199; Sydenham 1287; RSC 5; Sear (Millennium) 1432; Seaby, Brutus 5. Minted in the spring to early summer of 42 BC by a military mint traveling with Brutus in Lycia.
(18 mm, 3.71 g, 5h)
01/19/17 at 01:26Kim B. N: Great face But shame, shame not too keep th...
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GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochus I Soter, tetradrachmAntiochus I Soter, 281 – 261
Tetradrachm, Seleucia on Tigris 281-261 BC, AR 17.09 g. Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANT – IOXOY; Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow in r. hand and resting the l. on bow set r. on ground; in r. and l. field, monograms. ESM 177. SC 379.6c. SNG Spaer 296.
ex NAC, Auction 97, lot 302, ex CNG sale 99, 2015, 324areich01/15/17 at 10:49laney: Holy cow!
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GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochus I Soter, tetradrachmAntiochus I Soter, 281 – 261
Tetradrachm, Seleucia on Tigris 281-261 BC, AR 17.09 g. Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANT – IOXOY; Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow in r. hand and resting the l. on bow set r. on ground; in r. and l. field, monograms. ESM 177. SC 379.6c. SNG Spaer 296.
ex NAC, Auction 97, lot 302, ex CNG sale 99, 2015, 324areich01/15/17 at 01:23Randygeki(h2): wow
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GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochus I Soter, tetradrachmAntiochus I Soter, 281 – 261
Tetradrachm, Seleucia on Tigris 281-261 BC, AR 17.09 g. Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANT – IOXOY; Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow in r. hand and resting the l. on bow set r. on ground; in r. and l. field, monograms. ESM 177. SC 379.6c. SNG Spaer 296.
ex NAC, Auction 97, lot 302, ex CNG sale 99, 2015, 324areich01/15/17 at 00:31ancientone: BOT for sure! Super coin!
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GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochus I Soter, tetradrachmAntiochus I Soter, 281 – 261
Tetradrachm, Seleucia on Tigris 281-261 BC, AR 17.09 g. Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANT – IOXOY; Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow in r. hand and resting the l. on bow set r. on ground; in r. and l. field, monograms. ESM 177. SC 379.6c. SNG Spaer 296.
ex NAC, Auction 97, lot 302, ex CNG sale 99, 2015, 324areich01/15/17 at 00:15Robert L3: Outstanding! 
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Roman Empire, Constantius II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Nicomedia, RIC VIII 084, AE-2 Follis, Γ/-//SMNA, FELTEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing falling enemy,147 Constantius-II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Nicomedia, RIC VIII 084, AE-2 Follis, Γ/-//SMNA, FELTEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing falling enemy,
avers:- DN-CONSTAN-TIVS-PF-AVG, Cs1, D3, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
rever:- FEL-TEMP-RE-PARATIO, Soldier spearing falling enemy horseman who wears Phrygian helmet and is reaching backwards; shield on ground to right .
exergo: Γ/-//SMNA, diameter: 21,5-24mm, weight: 5,11g, axis: 6h,
mint: Nicomedia, date: 351-55 A.D., ref: RIC-VIII-084, p-478,
Q-001quadrans01/14/17 at 04:52Randygeki(h2): Very nice FH!
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Roman Republic, Q. Marcius Libo Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 395)AR Denarius
Rome, 148 BC
3.65g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma R, behind, LIBO and below chin, X
Rev: The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollox, galloping R below horses,
Q·MARC and ROMA in partial tablet.
Sydenham 395. Crawford215/1. RBW 915
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
Stacks 1979 LOT 1113
Bequeathed to James Madison University after Sawhill's death and sold again by Stacks.
Stacks March 5/6 1971 LOT 409 sold to John A. Sawhill (1892-1976) of James Madison University.
ex. Massachusetts Historical Society
ex. Adams Presidential Family Numismatic CollectionOptimo Principi01/12/17 at 16:26Norbert: Great coin
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Roman Empire, Agrippa, Struck c.A.D.38 under Caligula.Agrippa, 43–12 BC.
AE as, Roma mint, Struck c.A.D 38.
Obv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown.
Rev. SC, Neptune standing half-left, arms draped, holding small dolphin and grounded trident.
RIC I : 58.
21,14g, 28mm.
Provenance: Numismatik Lanz, Auction 147, lot 254.
  01/06/17 at 16:34imperator: Great
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Roman Empire, Tiberius DenariusTiberius denarius Group 4, c. 18 - 35 A.D. Lugdunum mint, 17.5mm., 3.79g.
O: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS; One of the ribbons of Tiberius' laurel wreath falls over his neck.
R: PONTIF MAXIM; No base under the throne (just the single exergual line), Pax usually holds scepter (or rarely a reversed spear), her feet rest on a low footstool.
- RIC 30
Nemonater01/06/17 at 02:08Randygeki(h2): Great example
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Roman Empire, Tiberius DenariusTiberius denarius Group 4, c. 18 - 35 A.D. Lugdunum mint, 17.5mm., 3.79g.
O: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS; One of the ribbons of Tiberius' laurel wreath falls over his neck.
R: PONTIF MAXIM; No base under the throne (just the single exergual line), Pax usually holds scepter (or rarely a reversed spear), her feet rest on a low footstool.
- RIC 30
Nemonater12/24/16 at 21:03ickster: Nice toning!
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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Achaemenid, AR SiglosLydia, Anatolia, Artaxerxes II - Darius III, c. 375 - 340 B.C., Silver siglos, Carradice Type IV (late) C, 46 ff.; BMC Arabia 172 ff.; SNG Kayhan 1031; SGCV II 4683; Rosen 674; Klein 763; Carradice Price p. 77 and pl. 20, 387 ff.Nemonater12/24/16 at 01:24Jay GT4: Clear obverse!
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Athens Emergency Issue Plated Tetradrachm Circa 406-404 BCQuote from David Sear:
"Athens was the greatest power in the Greek world throughout most of the 5th century BC. Its famous 'owl' coinage, principally of silver tetradrachms, possibly commenced in 510 BC on the occasion of the downfall of the tyrant Hippias. On these celebrated coins the helmeted head of the goddess Athena was accompanied by her attendant owl and the first three letters of the ethnic 'AQE'. Later, a diadem of olive leaves was added to Athena's helmet and a cresent moon was placed in the reverse field, though the precise chronological significance of these changes remains uncertain. To the intense chagrin of the Spartans Athens became the leader of the Greek states, including those of Ionia, in the epic struggle against the expansionist policies of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. The victories at Salamis (480 BC) and the Eurymedon (circa 467) clearly established the Athenian supremacy in the Aegean world. Initially, the Delian League (founded in 477) was an alliance of independent states sharing a common cause under the leadership of Athens. It gradually developed into an Athenian maritime empire with the member cities obliged to pay an annual tribute into the League's treasury on Delos. In 454 this treasury, amounting to 5,000 talents of silver, was actually removed to Athens and the vast wealth was openly employed for the aggrandizement of the city, now under the leadership of the great statesman Pericles. Vast building projecdts, such as the monumental edifices on the Acropolis, were financed in this way. From 431, however, Athens became embroiled in the protracted Peloponnesian War and increasingly the wealth of the state was dissipated in this futile cause. This attractive tetradrachm belongs to the exceptionally large ouput of Athenian 'owls' made during the second half of the 5th century. In contrast to the artistic development taking place at mints in other parts of the Mediterranean world, the late archaic style of the earlier 5th century became 'frozen' on these issues which represent the first truly imperial coinage of the Greek world. As Athens restricted or forbade the issue of independent currency at many of the cities within her sphere of influence the 'owls' came to circulate over an increasingly wide area. But this all came to an end with the defeat of Athens by Sparta in 404 BC and during the period immediately preceding this catastrophe the Athenians were reduced to the desperate expedient of issuing bronze tetradrachms and drachms with a thin surface coating of silver. This specimen is an excellent example of this emergency coinage the production of which drew contemporary comment from Aristophanes who, in his play Frogs (717ff), compares the decline in the quality of the leading citizens with the recent debasement of the Athenian coinage."12/21/16 at 00:32Harry M: Really a great coin! I have a passion for the Athe...
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GREEK, Lesbos, Koinon, Billon StaterLESBOS, Unattributed Koinon mint. Circa 510-480 BC. Billon Double Shekel – Stater (18.5mm, 11.10 g). Confronted calves’ heads; tree between / Rough incuse square. Lazzarini, Contribution, Series III; HGC 6, 1076; SNG von Aulock 1682; SNG Ashmolean 1488–91; BMC p. 154, 46–9; Dewing 2251.
CNG, Triton XVIII, lot 588.
From the RH Collection.12/03/16 at 18:42Pharsalos: Very impressive example!
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Roman Republic, Q. Marcius Libo Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 395)AR Denarius
Rome, 148 BC
3.65g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma R, behind, LIBO and below chin, X
Rev: The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollox, galloping R below horses,
Q·MARC and ROMA in partial tablet.
Sydenham 395. Crawford215/1. RBW 915
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
Stacks 1979 LOT 1113
Bequeathed to James Madison University after Sawhill's death and sold again by Stacks.
Stacks March 5/6 1971 LOT 409 sold to John A. Sawhill (1892-1976) of James Madison University.
ex. Massachusetts Historical Society
ex. Adams Presidential Family Numismatic CollectionOptimo Principi12/01/16 at 02:04David Atherton: Beautiful piece!
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Roman Republic, Q. Marcius Libo Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 395)AR Denarius
Rome, 148 BC
3.65g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma R, behind, LIBO and below chin, X
Rev: The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollox, galloping R below horses,
Q·MARC and ROMA in partial tablet.
Sydenham 395. Crawford215/1. RBW 915
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
Stacks 1979 LOT 1113
Bequeathed to James Madison University after Sawhill's death and sold again by Stacks.
Stacks March 5/6 1971 LOT 409 sold to John A. Sawhill (1892-1976) of James Madison University.
ex. Massachusetts Historical Society
ex. Adams Presidential Family Numismatic CollectionOptimo Principi11/30/16 at 01:32wileyc: yes, this one really caught my eye!
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Roman Republic, Q. Marcius Libo Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 395)AR Denarius
Rome, 148 BC
3.65g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma R, behind, LIBO and below chin, X
Rev: The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollox, galloping R below horses,
Q·MARC and ROMA in partial tablet.
Sydenham 395. Crawford215/1. RBW 915
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
Stacks 1979 LOT 1113
Bequeathed to James Madison University after Sawhill's death and sold again by Stacks.
Stacks March 5/6 1971 LOT 409 sold to John A. Sawhill (1892-1976) of James Madison University.
ex. Massachusetts Historical Society
ex. Adams Presidential Family Numismatic CollectionOptimo Principi11/29/16 at 17:25Jay GT4: Love the iridescent toning!
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Byzantine Period, Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) BI Trachy, Magnesia Mint (Sear-2093; DOC 39.2)Obv: Bust of Christ Emmanuel, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; hold scroll in left hand. Pellets in each limb of nimbus cross
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Constantine bearded, holding between them patriarchal cross at the base of which, three steps. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type, and sagion; holds labarum-headed scepter in right hand. Saint similarly dressed, holds scepter cruciger in left hand
Plate Coin from the Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore CollectionQuant.Geek11/24/16 at 21:14Simon: Beautiful.
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Greek, Ravel; Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Tarentine Coins formed by M. P. Vlasto - #1235Taras, Calabria (Plate Coin)
380-325 BC
AR Diobol (11.5mm, 1.15g, 2h)
O: Head of Athena right, helmet decorated with hippocamp.
R: Naked Herakles seated left on dead lion right, holding cup in right hand and club in left.
Vlasto 1235 (this coin); HN Italy 910
Very rare
From the AG Collection.; ex Michel Pandely Vlasto Collection; ex Vecchi 17; ex CNG
This coin is extremely rare, and Vlasto cites only this single die combination. While I am sure it isn’t unique I could find no other specimen of this type listed anywhere.Enodia11/20/16 at 14:39Sam: Very Very Nice . What a rarity.
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GREEK, Cilicia, Kelenderis, Stater c. 425 - 350 B.C.Silver stater, SNG Levante 23 (same dies); SNG Cop 83 (same dies); SNGvA 5631 (same dies); BMC Lycaonia p. 54, 20 ff. var. (no dolphin); SNG BnF 66 var. (same), VF, superb style, well centered, light toning, 10.685g, 20.9mm, 270o, Kelenderis mint, c. 425 - 350 B.C.; obverse nude horseman facing sidesaddle on horse rearing right, whip in right; reverse KELEN, goat kneeling right, looking back, dolphin right in exergue.
Kelenderis was a port town, one of the oldest in Cilicia, described in Hellenistic and Roman sources as a small, but strong castle. The rider on the obverse may be Castor, who was not only a horse trainer but also the protector of sailors, an appropriate type for a port town.
*With my sincere thank and appreciation , Photo and Description courtesy of FORVM Ancient Coins Staff.
From The Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam11/19/16 at 17:41Sam: Thank you Jay , honestly I posted the coin at the ...
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GREEK, Cilicia, Kelenderis, Stater c. 425 - 350 B.C.Silver stater, SNG Levante 23 (same dies); SNG Cop 83 (same dies); SNGvA 5631 (same dies); BMC Lycaonia p. 54, 20 ff. var. (no dolphin); SNG BnF 66 var. (same), VF, superb style, well centered, light toning, 10.685g, 20.9mm, 270o, Kelenderis mint, c. 425 - 350 B.C.; obverse nude horseman facing sidesaddle on horse rearing right, whip in right; reverse KELEN, goat kneeling right, looking back, dolphin right in exergue.
Kelenderis was a port town, one of the oldest in Cilicia, described in Hellenistic and Roman sources as a small, but strong castle. The rider on the obverse may be Castor, who was not only a horse trainer but also the protector of sailors, an appropriate type for a port town.
*With my sincere thank and appreciation , Photo and Description courtesy of FORVM Ancient Coins Staff.
From The Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam11/17/16 at 01:56Jay GT4: Dynamic coin!
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Roman Empire, Vespasian, RIC 544Vespasian, 69-79 A.D. AR Denarius, 3.16g. 21.41mm. Rome, 73 A.D.
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS. Laureate head of Vespasian to right.
Rev: MAXIM PONTIF. Nemesis walking to right holding caduceus over snake.
C 385, RIC 544.
Ex: E. E. Clain-Stefanelli collection. Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 92 Part 2, Lot 2133 May 24, 2016; Ex: Ed waddell
orfew11/07/16 at 18:41FlaviusDomitianus: Great coin, excellent style
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Roman Empire, Vespasian, RIC 544Vespasian, 69-79 A.D. AR Denarius, 3.16g. 21.41mm. Rome, 73 A.D.
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS. Laureate head of Vespasian to right.
Rev: MAXIM PONTIF. Nemesis walking to right holding caduceus over snake.
C 385, RIC 544.
Ex: E. E. Clain-Stefanelli collection. Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 92 Part 2, Lot 2133 May 24, 2016; Ex: Ed waddell
orfew11/07/16 at 17:26Sam: Superb.
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Roman Imperators, Mark Antony & Octavian, 43 to 33 BC.Marcus Antonius, 43–33 BC.
AR Denarius, Ephesus mint, spring-summer 41 BC.
Obv. M ANT IMP AVG III R P C M BARBAT Q P (MP and AV in monogram), bare head of M. Antonius right.
Rev. CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C, bare head of Octavianus right.
RSC 8 (I, 128); Crawford 517/2; Sydenham -.
3,83g, 19mm.
Provenance: Dr.Busso Peus Nachf, Auction 395, lot 232.
11/06/16 at 12:09Jay GT4: Exceptional!
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Mark Antony & Octavian, RSC 8Mark Antony & Octavian 43 B.C.
Obv: M ANT IMP AUG III VIR RPCM BARBAT QP
Rev: CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR RPC
11/06/16 at 12:09Jay GT4: Great portraits
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan Tetradrachm - Eagle Holding Wreath (Prieur 1491)AR Tetradrachm
Phoenicia, Tyre 98-99 AD
12.82g
Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), wearing ornate ceremonial aegis,
light graffito in field
Rev: EAGLE standing on grain ear, head right, holding wreath in beak
ex. Naville Numismatics
Prieur 1491Optimo Principi11/03/16 at 21:00Mat: Nice coin, congrats
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan Tetradrachm - Eagle Holding Wreath (Prieur 1491)AR Tetradrachm
Phoenicia, Tyre 98-99 AD
12.82g
Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), wearing ornate ceremonial aegis,
light graffito in field
Rev: EAGLE standing on grain ear, head right, holding wreath in beak
ex. Naville Numismatics
Prieur 1491Optimo Principi11/03/16 at 20:36curtislclay: RPC 3518, 3 spec., 2 obv. dies. The illustrated pi...
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan Tetradrachm - Eagle Holding Wreath (Prieur 1491)AR Tetradrachm
Phoenicia, Tyre 98-99 AD
12.82g
Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), wearing ornate ceremonial aegis,
light graffito in field
Rev: EAGLE standing on grain ear, head right, holding wreath in beak
ex. Naville Numismatics
Prieur 1491Optimo Principi11/03/16 at 19:12Jay GT4: This one is really nice. Great style. Trajan loo...
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GREEK, Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy I, AR Drachm, c.311-305 B.C.Ptolemy I Soter, 323-305 as satrap. Alexandria Drachm circa 311-305, AR 16mm., 3.68g.
Obv: Head r., wearinh elephan-skin.
Rev: Athena standing r., holding shield and spear.; in r. field, eagle on thunderbolt.
Zervos Issue 68. Svoronos 34. 10/29/16 at 13:11Sam: Drachm !!! Superb addition .
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Roman Empire, Augustus Denarius - Mars with Vexillum and Parazonium (RIC 148)AR Denarius
Colonia Patricia (?) 18-16 BC
3.73g
Obv: Bare head of Augustus (R)
SPQR IMP CAESARI
Rev: Mars helmeted and cloaked standing l., holding vexillum; parazonium over l. shoulder
VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR
RIC 148(?). C 327
Same Obv die as BMC 4457
Same Rev die as BMC 4459
ex. E.E. Clain-Stefanelli CollectionOptimo Principi10/25/16 at 10:02Sam: Superb ! , congratulations .
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Roman Empire, Augustus Denarius - Mars with Vexillum and Parazonium (RIC 148)AR Denarius
Colonia Patricia (?) 18-16 BC
3.73g
Obv: Bare head of Augustus (R)
SPQR IMP CAESARI
Rev: Mars helmeted and cloaked standing l., holding vexillum; parazonium over l. shoulder
VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR
RIC 148(?). C 327
Same Obv die as BMC 4457
Same Rev die as BMC 4459
ex. E.E. Clain-Stefanelli CollectionOptimo Principi10/24/16 at 18:39Jay GT4: Awesome!
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Roman Empire, Augustus Denarius - Mars with Vexillum and Parazonium (RIC 148)AR Denarius
Colonia Patricia (?) 18-16 BC
3.73g
Obv: Bare head of Augustus (R)
SPQR IMP CAESARI
Rev: Mars helmeted and cloaked standing l., holding vexillum; parazonium over l. shoulder
VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR
RIC 148(?). C 327
Same Obv die as BMC 4457
Same Rev die as BMC 4459
ex. E.E. Clain-Stefanelli CollectionOptimo Principi10/23/16 at 18:05Mat: Fantastic 
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GREEK, Macedonian kingdom, Philip II, AE17obv: Head of Apollo right
rev: Rider on horseback right
Struck 359-336 B.C. under Philip II, father of Alexander the Great 10/23/16 at 14:57*Alex: Beautiful, I like it.
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BYZANTINE, Justinian I, Anonymous Half-Siliqua, Struck at Constantinople (c.530AD), Bendall Type 8cObverse: Helmeted and draped bust of Constantinople facing right.
Reverse: Large K in a pearl border.
S. Bendall made an attempt at the classification and chronology of these types. He accepted the general conclusion that the oldest issues, of very fine style, were struck during the inauguration of the new capital of the empire on May 11th, A.D.330. Bendall, having analyzed the changes in style, suggested that some issues were struck on the anniversaries of the founding of Constantinople in A.D.430 and A.D.530, and that other variants might have been issued during the reign of Justinian I to celebrate the reconquest of Italy.
Atelier : Constantinople (Istanbul en Turquie) - Ref : Bendall Type 8c - Sommer 7.109 (Maurice), Tolstoï 28, 612 - Rare
0,80 g / 13-15 mm - Etat presque Extremely Fine10/22/16 at 20:18Simon: Beautiful.
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Tyche of AntiochThe Tyche of Antioch was a cult statue of the city goddess (fortune) of Antioch, venerated in a temple called the Tychaion. The statue was made by Eutychides of Sicyon (c. 335 - c. 275), a pupil of the great Lysippus. It was the best-known piece of Seleucid art, remarkable because it was sculpted to be viewed from all directions, unlike many statues from the period. Although the original has been lost, many copies exist, including the one in the photograph right, now at the Vatican. The goddess is seated on a rock (Mount Sipylus), has her right foot on a swimming figure (the river Orontes), wears a mural crown (the city’s walls), and has grain in her right hand (the city's fertility).Joe Sermarini10/20/16 at 22:50Sam: Very nice and informative , thank you for sharing.
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CeresStatue of Ceres, in the Louvre Museum. Photo taken by me in May 2014.Constantine IV10/20/16 at 22:47Sam: Very nice , thank you for sharing.
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Roman Empire, Agrippa, Struck c.A.D.38 under Caligula.Agrippa, 43–12 BC.
AE as, Roma mint, Struck c.A.D 38.
Obv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown.
Rev. SC, Neptune standing half-left, arms draped, holding small dolphin and grounded trident.
RIC I : 58.
21,14g, 28mm.
Provenance: Numismatik Lanz, Auction 147, lot 254.
10/15/16 at 15:17Norbert: Just Great
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AR Denarius, Rome, 103-111 ADAR Denarius
3.10g
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP
Laureate bust with aegis (R)
Rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Pax standing (L), holding branch and cornucopiae, resting foot on Dacian captive.
RIC II 190a var. (bust type); BMCRE Addendum, pg. 561; RSC 405c.
ex. Paulo LeitãoOptimo Principi10/13/16 at 17:02Jay GT4: Bold coin!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Dacian with Trophy of Arms (RIC 221)AR Denarius
Rome, 103-111 AD
3.16g
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI.
Trophy of arms; below, bound captive seated right in attitude of mourning.
Woytek 190f; RIC 221.
Optimo Principi10/09/16 at 16:18quadrans: Great coin..and details..
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Roman Imperators, Octavian Denarius - Pax (RIC 252)AR Denarius
Brundisium or Rome, circa 32-29 BC
3.43g
Obv: Bare head of Octavian (R)
Rev: Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae
CAESAR DIVI F
RIC 252 BMC 605
Künker Auction 280, 466
Ex. Hannelore Scheiner collection
Sear, The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 BC, London 1998, Nr. 399.Optimo Principi10/04/16 at 10:37FlaviusDomitianus: Magnificent addition, congrats.
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Roman Imperators, Octavian Denarius - Pax (RIC 252)AR Denarius
Brundisium or Rome, circa 32-29 BC
3.43g
Obv: Bare head of Octavian (R)
Rev: Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae
CAESAR DIVI F
RIC 252 BMC 605
Künker Auction 280, 466
Ex. Hannelore Scheiner collection
Sear, The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 BC, London 1998, Nr. 399.Optimo Principi10/04/16 at 02:38ancientdave: Wonderful. A beautiful portrait of Octavian in the...
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Roman Imperators, Octavian Denarius - Pax (RIC 252)AR Denarius
Brundisium or Rome, circa 32-29 BC
3.43g
Obv: Bare head of Octavian (R)
Rev: Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae
CAESAR DIVI F
RIC 252 BMC 605
Künker Auction 280, 466
Ex. Hannelore Scheiner collection
Sear, The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 BC, London 1998, Nr. 399.Optimo Principi10/03/16 at 23:07carthago: Great portrait and nice coin.
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