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Constantius Gallus AE3Constantius Gallus. 352-354 AD.
Unknown mint.
18 mm., 2.17 g.
D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, extending left arm
References: RIC VIII 274 or 278
AAAMRL06/14/19 at 01:25Randygeki(h2): Looks like RIC Rome 274 or 278
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076 - Julia Maesa denarius - RIC 266Denarius
Obv:– IVLIA MAESA AVG Draped bust of Julia Maesa to right, her hair bound in a bun at the back
Rev:– PIETAS AVG Pietas standing facing, her head turned to left, raising both hands in prayer; at her feet to left, altar
Minted in Rome. A.D. 218-220
Reference– Cohen 34a. RIC 266
3.88g, 20.04mm, 180omaridvnvm06/14/19 at 01:20Randygeki(h2): Neat addition
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064 - Septimius Severus denarius - RIC 494a corr. Obv:– L SEP SEVERVS PER AVG PIV IMP XI PAR P M, laureate head right
Rev:– AR AD [T]R P VI COS II P P, Victory walking left, holding wreath in right hand, palm in left
Eastern mint. A.D. 198
Reference:– BMCRE page 280 *, citing RD page 105. RIC 494a corr.
Very rare. maridvnvm06/14/19 at 01:20Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Severus II (305 - 307 A.D.)Æ Follis
O:SEVERVS NOB C, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
R: GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; altar left, star right: PLC in exergue.
Lugdunum (Lyon) mint
8.83g
31mm
Seltz Hoard 9; RIC VI Lyons 193 var (star type)
Ex CNG Electric Auction, Lot 372, 1/10/2008
Ex. Gordon S. Parry Collection
Published on WildwindsMat06/11/19 at 05:13Randygeki(h2): Cool addition Mat
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Magnentius (350 - 353 A.D.)Æ Centenionalis
O: IM CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
O: FELICITAS-REIPVBLICAE Emperor standing left holding Victory on globe in right hand and labarum, A in right field. In ex. TRP
Trier mint, 351 - 353 AD
23mm
4.9g
RIC VIII Trier 264Mat06/04/19 at 04:31Randygeki(h2): Nice addition
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Roman Imitative Issue, (4th century A.D.)Æ12
Minima Class
O.: Bust right.
R.: Falling Horseman // TC?
1.0g
12mm
RIC VIII Arles 224Mat06/04/19 at 04:31Randygeki(h2): A neat imitative fh.
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AE3 Imitative Imitative of coin in the style of Constans, Constantius Gallus or Constantius II
17mm., 2.16g.
Bust, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Inscription not read [perhaps some variation on FEL TEMP REPARATIO]. Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman; horseman turning face to soldier, extending left arm
References:
AAFQRL06/01/19 at 20:07Randygeki(h2): Neat addition
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Constantius II AE2Constantius II. 337-361 AD.
Sisica. 351-355 AD.
20mm., 5.34g.
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, extending left arm. MintMark: I/-//ASIS•S•
References: RIC VIII Siscia 346
AAEBRL05/26/19 at 04:19Randygeki(h2): Nice
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CONSTANTIUS II, AE3OBVERSE: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
REVERSE: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, emperor standing left on prow of ship piloted by Victory, holding globe with phoenix. BSIS SYM2 in ex.
Struck at Siscia 348-350 AD
2.20g, 18 mm
RIC VIII 205"Legatus05/26/19 at 04:19Randygeki(h2): Cool
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RIC 215 TitusÆ As, 9.73g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: AEQVITAS AVGVST; S C in field; Aequitas stg. l., with scales and rod
RIC 215 (C). BMC 204. BNC 207.
Ex eBay, 10 May 2019.
Titus produced a sizeable bronze issue in 80-81. He did not renew the consulship in 81, so it is difficult to pin down a precise date. Owing to the issue's large size it is likely many of the coins did indeed spill over into 81. Here we see a common Aequitas type from that large issue which was originally struck under Vespasian, who in turn copied it from Galba. Aequitas likely represents fairness in issuing out the corn dole.
Honest wear with a dark olive green patina.David Atherton05/23/19 at 04:41Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Robert of Anjou (1309 - 1343 A.D.)AR Gigliato
O: + ROBЄRTUS DЄI GRA IЄRL ЄT SICIL RЄX. King enthroned holding sceptre in right hand and globus cruciger in left, cross at neck.
R: + ҺOҺOR RЄGIS IUDICIU DILIGIT., cross fleury with lys in each quarter.
3.85g
24.5mm
Naples Mint, Italy
Biaggi 1634 MIR (Varesi) 28Mat05/23/19 at 04:39Randygeki(h2): Neat addition
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Phraates IV (38 - 2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm
O: Diademed and draped bust left, wart on forehead, wearing pointed beard and torque with no end visible; all within pelleted border.
R: BACILE[WS] BACILEWN ARSAKO[U] EUERGETOU DIKAIOU EPIFANOU[S] FILELLHN[OS], Phraates seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him, presenting a palm and holding cornucopiae; year between throne legs, [month in exergue]
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint.
30mm
15g
Sellwood 51Mat05/14/19 at 04:07Randygeki(h2): Neat piece Mat!
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Vespasian (69 - 79 A.D.)Antioch, Syria
AR Tetradrachm
O: AYTOKPAT KAIΣA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY; Head of Vespasian, laureate head right.
R: (T) ΦΛAYI OYEΣΠ KAIΣ ETOYΣ NEOY IEPOY; Laureate Head of Titus, r.; in r. field, B=Year 2 ( 69-70 AD)
11.37g
25mm
RPC 1941 (2 spec.)., Cf. Prieur 107-107A
A RPC group 2 tetradrachm attributed to Antioch, but style wise very similar to Alexandria. RPC speculates the Alexandria style tetradrachms were either struck in Alexandria and then shipped to Antioch, or less likely Alexandrian mint workers were sent to Antioch and produced the coins there. Kevin Butcher speculates these Alexandria style tetradrachms were ordered by the southern Syrian cities from the Alexandria mint for circulation in that part of the province. Of note, Galilee, Samaria, and Judaea were a part of the province of Syria at the time. Interestingly, these tetradrachms in which Titus' portrait is featured on the reverse may have been circulating in the very region where he commanded the legions fighting the Jewish War. Most likely they were struck during the massive military build up before the siege of Jerusalem, providing strong evidence of the important role Titus Caesar held at the time.
This regnal year 2 type is more commonly seen with a star behind Titus' portrait on the reverse. This is the rarer variant lacking the star.
Mat04/29/19 at 06:06Randygeki(h2): Killer addition with great portraits and toning.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constans, RIC VIII Cyzicus 66Obverse: D N CONSTANS P F AVG. Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Emperor in military dress stg. l. on galley going l., holding phoenix on globe and standard; in the stern sits Victory steering ship.
In exergue SMKepsilonagord04/27/19 at 04:55Randygeki(h2): Excellent !
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170 - Constantius II - AE2 - RIC VIII Rome 128AE2
Obv:– D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Laurel and rosette diadem, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and labarum; Victory behind, steering galley
Minted in Rome; (E| _//RE). A.D. 348 - 350
Reference:– RIC VIII Rome 128 (R2)
5.95 gms, 25.24 mm. 180 degreesmaridvnvm04/19/19 at 00:44Randygeki(h2): A great Galley Martin!
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169 - Constans - AE2 - RIC VIII Alexandria 053AE2
Obv:- D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev:- FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, Emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding Phoenix and labarum, Victory sitting at the stern, steering the ship
Minted in Alexandria; (_ | * //ALEB), A.D. 348-350
Reference:– RIC VIII Alexandria 53 (R)
5.15 gms, 22.83 mm. 0 degreesmaridvnvm04/19/19 at 00:44Randygeki(h2): A great reverse
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Severus Alexander (222 - 235 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: Α ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΥΡ СƐΥ ΑΛƐΞΑΝΔΡΟС ƐΥ laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, r., seen from rear.
R: Nilus bust r., draped and wearing lotus wreath; to l., cornucopia on shoulder, r.; in front, palm branch L I = 10
Alexandria Mint
23mm
13.7g
Emmett 3122.10 (R3), Milne 3031; Dattari 4331
Rare
Published on Wildwinds!Mat04/18/19 at 05:05Randygeki(h2): Very awesome coin Mat!
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Commodus (177 - 192 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: Μ Α ΚΟΜ ΑΝΤω СƐΒ ƐVСƐΒ, Laureate head right.
R:Commodus, togate, standing left, holding branch and sceptre, crowned by Alexandria, turreted, standing left behind him, holding corn ears. LK H to left. RY 28 (AD 187/8)
12.5g
25mm
Dattari (Savio) 3854; Emmett 2537.28
Published on Wildwinds!Mat04/05/19 at 05:25Randygeki(h2): A pretty nice tet Mat
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RIC 0435DOMITIAN, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 86, Second Issue
(3.47 g),
Obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V,
Rev. around IMP XII COS XII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to right, fighting, holding javelin and shield,
RIC 435 R, RSC 201b BMC 93
Attractive blue and gold patina, extremely fine.
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. With old dealer's ticket.
Noble Numismatics Auction 120 Lot 3217 April 4, 2019.
This coin was part of the second issue of Domitian for 86 CE. Most of the denarii for 86 CE are rare and this coin is no exception. However, that was only one of the considerations I had for buying this coin. The other is the amazing condition of this coin. There is very little wear on this coin at all. I find this remarkable for a coin that is more than 1900 years old. The quality of the portrait is superb and the condition helps to highlight this. Having said that, the reverse is no slouch either. the rendering of the Minerva is artistic and extremely well preserved.
I like worn coins as well because they tell a story. One wonders who has touched the coin, what did they buy with it? Coins like the one above were hardly used by anyone at all. So in one way the worn coin has the advantage of having a story that connects it to the people who used it. However, this is also something special about an artifact that is so well preserved that it can take you back to an earlier time. You are seeing the coin much as your ancestors saw it almost 2000 years ago. I would argue that this connect us to history as well. All ancient coins have a history and it is fascinating to speculate about that history.
I know that this coin looks like just another Minerva reverse for Domitian, but for me it is a special coin that shall take an honoured spot in my collection.orfew04/05/19 at 05:24Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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Syracuse, SicilySICILY, Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 BC. Æ (20mm, 6.45 g, 8h). Struck circa 275-269/5 BC. Head of Persephone left, wearing wreath of grain ears; poppy head behind / Bull charging left; club and M above, IE in exergue. CNS 191 Ds89 R1 12; BAR Issue 53; HGC 2, 1469. Ancient Aussie03/28/19 at 07:19Randygeki(h2): A Beauty
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RIC 0423 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]Æ Sestertius, 23.43g
Rome mint, 72 AD
Obv: T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PAX AVGVSTI; S C in field; Pax stg. l., with branch and cornucopiae
RIC 423 (C). BMC 633. BNC 619.
Ex Holding History, eBay, 16 March 2019.
After the recent Civil War and Jewish and Batavian rebellions this common Pax reverse type from 72 had special propaganda value for the new Flavian regime: peace and prosperity. It would be one of the more popular themes of Vespasian's coinage. Unsurprisingly, this Pax type is shared with Vespasian.
Worn, but in fine style with a nice dark chocolate patina.David Atherton03/28/19 at 07:19Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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CÁC II. 18.12.1.4./a3.04./01., Anonymous I. (Béla II., (Béla II. the Blind), King of Hungary, (1131-1141 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-, CNH I.--, U--, Rare! New reverse type (4 lines), and sigla! #01CÁC II. 18.12.1.4./a3.04./01., Anonymous I. (Béla II., (Béla II. the Blind), King of Hungary, (1131-1141 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-, CNH I.--, U--, Rare! New reverse type (4 lines), and sigla! #01
avers: Cross with crescents containing dots in the angles; border of dots.
reverse: 4 lines (New reverse variation (4 lines)!!!) in place of the legend cross in a circle, a border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 11,0-11,8mm, weight: 0,33g, axis: 2h,
mint: Esztergom , date: A.D., ref: Huszár-, CNH I.--, Unger--,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 18.12.1.4./a3.04./01., Rare!
Q-001quadrans03/28/19 at 07:14Randygeki(h2): Nice
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RIC 0573 Domitian DenariusIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERMAN P M TR P VII
Laureate head right
IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P
Minerva advancing right with spear and shield
Rome, January 1-September 13, 88 AD
3.17g
RIC 573 (R2)
Ex-Cameleon coin e-bay
A rare variant with GERMAN on the obverse legend rather than the common GERM.Jay GT403/28/19 at 07:12Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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RIC 1579 (V) DomitianCAESAR DOMIT COS II
Laureate head left
SC
in laurel wreath
Rome, 74 AD
5.63g
RIC 1579 Vespasian (C)
Ex-Inumis Paris
A scarce coin with a fantastic portrait and lovely patina. David Atherton notes the portrait is in fine Roman style while the reverse resembles a more local "Antiochine" style.
Jay GT403/28/19 at 07:12Randygeki(h2): Great portrait
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MYSIA,Pergamon (200 - 133 B.C.)Æ16
O: Helmeted head of Athena right.
R: AΘΗ-ΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ, owl standing facing on palm, with wings spread, A monogram left and AP right.
3.6g
16mm
SNG von Aulock 1375-6 var; SNG Copenhagen 388 varMat03/28/19 at 07:12Randygeki(h2): Neat coin Mat
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Sarmatia, Olbia, Black Sea, (330-250 B.C.), Frovola 718(?), AE-23, OΛBIO, Axe, and Bow in Gorytos (Scythian bow case), #1Sarmatia, Olbia, Black Sea, (330-250 B.C.), Frovola 718(?), AE-23, OΛBIO, Axe, and Bow in Gorytos (Scythian bow case), #1
avers: No legend, Horned head of River God Borysthenes (Dniepr) left.
reverse: OΛBIO, Axe, and Bow in Gorytos (Scythian bow case), Monogram (EΠI?) in left.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 23,0mm, weight: 11,96g, axis: 0h,
mint: Sarmatia, Olbia, Black Sea, date: 330-250 B.C.,
ref: SNG Cop.85var (monogram ?), Sear SG 1685, BMC 10 (?), SNG BM Black Sea ?, Frovola 718var. ( Monogram ?),
Q-001quadrans03/28/19 at 07:10Randygeki(h2): Oh cool!
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1961 LYDIA, Mostene Hadrian, Hero on HorseReference.
RPC III, 1961/8; vA 8238; Paris 762
Obv. ΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕ Γ Δ Π
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right
Rev. ΛΥΔΩΝ ΜΟСΤΗΝΩΝ
Hero with double axe on horse, standing r.; beneath horse’s foreleg, lighted altar and in front, cypress-tree
15.70 gr
30 mm
6hokidoki03/28/19 at 07:10Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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Asia Minor, Ionia, Ephesos, Domitia, two NemesesDomitia
Ionia, Ephesos
AE20
Obv: ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑ CΕ-ΒΑCΤΗ, Draped bust right
Rev: OMONOIA ANΘY KAICEN ΠΑΙΤΟΥ / ZMYP - EΦΕ, Two Nemeses standing facing one another.
Ae, 4.30g, 20 mm
Ref.: RPC 1092shanxi03/28/19 at 07:09Randygeki(h2): I like the bust a lot too.
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Probus AntoninianusProbus Antoninianus
Obverse:
IMP C PROBVS · P · F · AVG
Radiate bust right
Reverse:
TEMPOR FELICIT
Felicitas standing left with long cadeus, 'B' to left
LugdunumHarry G03/28/19 at 07:09Randygeki(h2): Very nice
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Faustina Sr. RIC-1124 DIVA FAVSTINA / AVGVSTA SC
Vesta standing l., holding palladium and sceptre.
Orichalcum Sestertius.
19.9g, 30.9mm
RIC 1124
Old collection label in Latin.
Ex. SNY auction 399.Pekka K03/28/19 at 07:09Randygeki(h2): Nice
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Frog Oil Lamp, Ancient Egypt, Roman period, c. 4th century AD.Nice ceramic "frog lamp" oil lamp. Decorated with huging Arms and hands design around the central fill-hole, maker's mark on base. Intact with light earthen deposits, spout still charred from use in antiquity. 80 mm Canaan03/28/19 at 07:08Randygeki(h2): Neat addition
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Twelve Caesars Denarii CollectionFinally have them all!laney03/15/19 at 17:29Randygeki(h2): Awesome ! 
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Caligula (37-41 A.D.)AR Drachm
CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea
O: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS Bare head of Caligula to right.
R: IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT Simpulum and lituus.
3.37g
18mm
BMC 102. RIC 63 Sear 1798
Mat03/13/19 at 17:07Randygeki(h2): Sweet b-day gift Mat!
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170 - Constantius II - AE2 - RIC VIII Heraclea 067AE2
Obv:– D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at right. Horseman falls forward clutching horse
Minted in Heraclea (* |_ //SMHA). 348-351 A.D.
Reference:- RIC VIII Heraclea 67 (R)
5.03 gms, 24.53 mm. 180 degreesmaridvnvm03/11/19 at 06:25Randygeki(h2): Nice find
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169 - Constans - AE3 - RIC VIII Siscia 247 AE3
Obv:- DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right,
Rev:- FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, Nimbate Phoenix standing right on ile of rocks
Minted in Siscia; (_ | Sym4 //DSIS?), A.D. 348-350
Reference:– RIC VIII Siscia 247
2.08 gms, 19.94 mm. 180 degreesmaridvnvm03/11/19 at 06:25Randygeki(h2): Very neat
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169 - Constans - AE2 - RIC VIII Alexandria 045AE2
Obv:- D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev:- FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, Emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding Phoenix and labarum, Victory sitting at the stern, steering the ship
Minted in Alexandria; (//ALEA), A.D. 348-350
Reference:– RIC VIII Alexandria 45 (R)
5.08 gms, 23.19 mm. 180 degreesmaridvnvm03/11/19 at 06:25Randygeki(h2): Very interesting example
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107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-2381 (Estiot), RIC V-I 013, Siscia, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXIQ, Concordia standing left, #1107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-2381 (Estiot), RIC V-I 013, Siscia, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXIQ, Concordia standing left, #1
avers: SEVERIN AE AVG, Diademed (high bun), draped bust right on crescent. (E2)
reverse: CONCOR DIAE M ILITVM, Concordia standing left, holding the standard in each hand. (Concordia 3)
exergue: -/-//XXIQ, diameter: 22,4-23,8mm, weight: 4,42g, axes: 6h,
mint: Siscia, Issue 9, ph-1, off-4, date: 274-275 A.D., ref: RIC-13, T-2381 (Estiot), LV-8816
Q-001quadrans03/07/19 at 04:16Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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050 Julia Domna (170-217 A.D.), Roma, RIC IV-I 536D, AR-Denarius, VENERI VICTR, Venus standing right, #1050 Julia Domna (170-217 A.D.), Roma, RIC IV-I 536D, AR-Denarius, VENERI VICTR, Venus standing right, #1
avers: IVLIA DOMNA AVG, Bust draped right.
reverse: VENERI VICTR, Venus standing right, her back turned to the viewer, draped from the waist down and leaning on a short column with her left elbow; holding a palm branch with her left arm and an apple in her extended right hand.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter:15,5-19,0mm, weight: 2,74g, axis: 0h,
mint: Roma, date: 194 A.D., ref: RIC IV-I 536D, RSC 194, BMCRE 49, Sear 6608,
Q-001quadrans03/03/19 at 03:16Randygeki(h2): Excellent !
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Phonecia, Tyre half shekelLaureate bust of Melkart right
ΤΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ (of Tyre the holy and inviolable)
Eagle standing left on prow; palm over shoulder, club to the left, flanked by date LM (40) and monogram ΔP to the right.
Tyre; Year 40= 87/86 BC
6.98g
Sear 5921; BMC 225
Ex-HJB Buy or Bid Sale 206, lot 103 (Nov 15, 2018); Ex-Calgary Coin
Removed from NGC holder prior to HJB.
NGC graded Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5; NGC 4278263-010
According to the Mosaic law, every year, Jewish males over the age of 20, paid a half shekel tax in silver to the Temple in Jerusalem. Mention of this tax can be found in the Bible at Exodus 30:15 Of course, at the time of writing there were no coins in circulation and this tax was paid by weight in silver. By the 1st century BC the tax was paid in either the Tyrian shekel (enough for two people) or half-shekel (for himself). The Jewish Talmud required the tax to be paid with a coin of high purity silver. The only ones that conformed to this high standard were the 94% pure silver Tyrian shekels. Even though these coins depict images of Melkart (Phoenician Hercules) and an eagle, they were still accepted at the temple because of the silver content. Jay GT403/03/19 at 03:16Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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148 - Galerius - RIC VI Antioch 116Follis
Obv:– IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right
Rev:– VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS, Virtus walking right, holding transverse spear in right hand, trophy over left shoulder
Minted in Antioch (_ | O / D // ANT.). A.D. 309
Reference:– RIC VI Antioch 116
7.05 gms, 23.64 mm. 0 degreesmaridvnvm03/03/19 at 03:15Randygeki(h2): Nice
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Calabria, TarentumPunic occupation half shekel
Nude youth on horseback to left, crowning horse with wreath; IΩ to right, ΣΩΓENHΣ below
Taras astride dolphin to left, holding cornucopiae and Nike who crowns him with wreath; TAPAΣ below.
Calabria, Tarentum ; Punic occupation, circa 212-209 BC
AR Reduced didrachm or Half-Shekel.
2.69g chipped otherwise VF+
Vlasto 975-7; HN Italy 1079; SNG France 2065; McGill II, 120 and Cote 591-93.
Ex-ANE
Rare!
The climax of the Carthaginian invasion of Italy was reached when Tarentum changed sides in 212 BC. The takeover of the city was a carefully planned coup by Hannibal and members of the city's democratic faction who opened the gates to Hannibal's army. The Carthaginians failed to take the citadel, but subsequent fortifications around this enemy stronghold enabled the city to remain under Punic control. Hannibal installed his own magistrates and struck coinage based on the Punic half shekel standard.Jay GT402/21/19 at 04:43Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Roman Empire, Constantius II, AE24. ThessalonicaObv: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind
Rev: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman who is sitting on
ground, arms up.
Mintmark: TS epsilon 1028;; A in left field.
RIC VIII Thessalonica 129, rated scarce
 Britanikus02/21/19 at 03:44Randygeki(h2): Awesome example !
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Roman Empire, Constantius II, Antioch 324 - 337 AD (as Caesar) 337 - 361 AD (as Augustus)
D N CONSTAN TIVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, holding globe in right hand.
FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor in military dress standing left, holding labarum and resting left hand on shield; two captives kneeling before; ANA in exe
Antioch mint; RIC VIII 125
4.41gm 21-22mm.Britanikus02/21/19 at 03:44Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Henry II (1154-1189 A.D.)AR Penny
Short Cross coinage, class G or I.
O: ҺЄNRICVS • R ЄX, crowned facing bust, holding scepter.
R: + GOCELM • ON • WINC, voided cross; quatrefoils in angles.
1.03g
20mm
Wincester mint; Gocelm, moneyer, 1180 AD
North 962/1; SCBC 1343A/1343 (obv./rev.).Mat02/21/19 at 03:24Randygeki(h2): Cool addition, I like the portrait
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RIC 0338 Domitian SOLDIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P IIII
Laureate bust right
IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT PP
Minerva standing left with spear
Rome; 85 AD
3.13g
RIC 338 (R2)
Ex-Aegean
Starting with this issue, the precious metal coinage was reduced again and the fineness of silver and weight of gold were reduced to standards approximating those under Nero.
Sold to the Andrew Short Collection May 2021Jay GT402/15/19 at 15:38Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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3695 SYRIA Antioch. Hadrian. As Єς belowReference.
RPC III, 3695; CRS 232; McAlee 536(c); SNG Cop. 209
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС Θ ΤΡ Π ΥΙ Θ ΝΕΡ ΥΙω ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑС
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., with drapery on l. shoulder
Rev. S C
In laurel wreath; beneath: ƐϚ
13.77 gr
26 mm
12h
Note.
W H on obverse?okidoki02/10/19 at 05:37Randygeki(h2): Cool coin.
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RIC 1, p.273, 103 - Vitellius, Vitellius Germanicus and VitelliaVitellius
Denarius, Rome, AD 69
Obv.: A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVGVST TR P, laureate head right
Rev.: LIBERI IMP GERM AVG, confronted draped busts of Vitellius' son (on left) and daughter (thought to have been named Vitellius Germanicus and Vitellia)
Ag, 3.090g, 18.1mm, 180o
Ref.: RIC² 103, RSC II 2, BMCRE I 29, BnF III 62
Ex FORVM ANCIENT COINSshanxi02/10/19 at 05:37Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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035 Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), RIC III 0417a, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, Bare head of Aurelius right, #1035 Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), RIC III 0417a, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, Bare head of Aurelius right, #1
avers: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, Laureate head of Pius right.
reverse: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, Bare head of Aurelius right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0-18,5mm, weight: 3,51g, axis: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 140 A.D., ref: RIC-III 417a, RSC 15, BMC 155,
Q-001quadrans02/10/19 at 05:36Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Bohemond III (1163 - 1201 A.D.)BI Denier
CRUSADERS, Antioch.
O: +B(•)AHVHDVS, helmeted and mailed bust left; crescent before, star behind.
R: + ANTI ♣ OCHIA, Cross pattée; crescent in second quadrant, trefoil in legend.
19mm
.98g
Metcalf Crusades 400; CCS 69 Class E or F. Malloy 69/70 Mat02/10/19 at 05:36Randygeki(h2): Neat addition Mat!
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EB0799 Constans / FEL TEMPConstans, Cyzicus, AE Centenionalis, 337-350 AD.
Obverse: D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, globe in right hand
Reverse: FEL TEMP REP-ARATIO, Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, walking right, head left; with his right hand he leads a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. The spear points downwards, between the soldier's legs. Mintmark SMKB.
References: RIC VIII 73.
Diameter: 22mm, Weight: 3.118g.EB02/04/19 at 03:01Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Ohrmazd (Hormizd) IV (579-590 A.D.)Sasanian Empire
AR Drachm
O: Facing bust, head right, wearing crown with tassel to left and surmounted by crescent with vertical lines; single-dotted border, crescent with star at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock.
R: Fire altar with two attendants, wearing tall headgear, inside single-dotted border; no marks outside border.
GW (Gurgan) mint, dated regnal year 9 = 587/8 CE.
32mm
4.1g
Göbl, Sasanian Numismatics, Hormizd IV, crown type I, reverse type 1Mat02/04/19 at 03:01Randygeki(h2): Great upgrade
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England, John Lackland, (1199-1216 A.D.), Seaby 1352, AR-Penny, London mint, Moneyer: Abel, Short cross, #1England, John Lackland, (1199-1216 A.D.), Seaby 1352, AR-Penny, London mint, Moneyer: Abel, Short cross, #1
Short Cross type, with scepter, Class Vc,
avers: Scepter hENRICVS R• EX, Crowned bust facing, crowned, with a beard, two curls on each side of the head, scepter in right hand.
reverse: ✠ABELON•LVN•DE•, Short cross voided, cross botonnée in each angle.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 1,33g, axis: 4h,
mint: London mint, Moneyer: Abel, date: c.1204-1209 A.D., ref: Seaby 1352, N. 971,
Q-001quadrans01/24/19 at 04:15Randygeki(h2): Nice
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155 - Maximinus II - RIC VI Alexandria 149bFollis
Obv:– IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, Laureate head right
Rev:– GENIO AVGVSTI, Genius, naked but for chlamys fastened at his right shoulder and hanging from his left shoulder, standing facing, head left, wearing modius, holding head of Serapis, which faces him, in right hand and ornate cornucopia in left arm behind
Minted in Alexandria (X / G // ALE). Minted in A.D. 312
Reference(s) – RIC VI Alexandria 149b
Weight 4.53g. 22.72mm. 180 degrees maridvnvm01/24/19 at 04:15Randygeki(h2): Nice
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155 - Maximinus II - RIC VI Alexandria 099aFollis
Obv:- GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES, Laureate head right
Rev:- GENIO CAESARIS, Genius standing left
Minted in Alexandria, (K | D / P). Group IV. December A.D. 308 - 310
Reference(s) – RIC Alexandria 99a
Weight 7.43g. 23.83mm. 0 degrees maridvnvm01/24/19 at 04:15Randygeki(h2): Really nice portrait on this one
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148 - Galerius - RIC VI Alexandria 107aFollis
Obv:– IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, Laureate head right (parallel wreath ties (round ends))
Rev:– GENIO IMPERATORIS, Genius standing left holding patera over lighted altar
Minted in Alexandria (K | B / P // ALE). A.D. 310-311
Reference:– RIC VI Alexandria 107a (C)
Weight 7.55g. 26.06mm. 0 degreesmaridvnvm01/24/19 at 04:14Randygeki(h2): Great coin
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RIC 499 TitusÆ Sestertius, 24.63g
Eastern Mint (Thrace?), 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: S C in field; Mars, with cloak over shoulders, adv. r., with spear and trophy
RIC 499 (C). BMC 310. RPC 502. BNC 324.
Acquired from Ken Dorney, December 2018.
A remarkable sestertius from a truly mysterious issue of bronze that was struck under Titus in 80-81. The style (heavily seriffed letters, large portraits, and massive reverse figures), unique obverse legends (DIVI VESP F for Titus), and uncommon fabric (convex flans) all suggest a mint other than Rome. Attributing exactly where these coins were struck has historically been a moving target - Mattingly in BMCRE thought Lugdunum, H.A. Cahn believed somewhere in Bithynia. More recent scholarship has looked towards Thrace as a possible location for production based on the Balkan distribution pattern of found specimens. Although the region of mintage has been narrowed down, the city itself remains elusive. RPC has suggested possibly Perinthus. Presumably a shortage of bronze coins in the region during Titus' reign prompted a localised imperial issue, which in the main copied types from Rome. The striking of imperial bronze outside of Rome was an exceptional step at the time considering the last imperial branch mint at Lugdunum had shuttered late in Vespasian's reign.
An appealing example with a beautiful sandy patina.David Atherton01/22/19 at 05:21Randygeki(h2): Neat find
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RIC 0162 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, Laureate head right
Rev: TR POT II COS VIIII DES X P P, Minerva standing right holding spear and shield
AR/Denarius (19.36 mm 3.512 g 6h) Struck in 83 A.D. (2nd issue)
RIC 162 (R), RSC, BMCRE, BNF unlisted - L 1988-5-10-1
ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 6 Lot 926FlaviusDomitianus01/22/19 at 05:21Randygeki(h2): Awesome example !
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RIC 155 TitusÆ Sestertius, 22.74g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: PAX AVGVST; S C in field; Pax stg. l., with branch and cornucopiae
RIC 155 (C). BMC 171. BNC 162.
Acquired from Marti Numismatics, January 2019.
Pax was a fairly common reverse type struck for Titus. This particular Pax with branch and cornucopiae is a carry-over from Vespasian's coinage. Apparently, the propaganda value of peace was quite limitless. Despite the wear, this coin features one of the most magnificent coin portraits of Titus I have come across in either silver or bronze. Truly the work of a master engraver! There is one peculiar thing I have noticed about Titus' bronze coinage, the left facing portraits tend to be in a finer style than the right facing ones. Perhaps a talented engraver at the mint preferred his portraits facing left?
Worn, but in exceptionally fine style with an appealing dark patina.David Atherton01/22/19 at 05:19Randygeki(h2): Cool addition
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COII-AN 88002 Constantius II/Fel Temps ANTIOCHConstantius II/Fel Temps
Obv: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG,
pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: FEL TEMP-REPARATIO,
soldier spearing fallen horseman who
is bearded, hair in braids, clutching horse's neck.
M in left field
ANI in Exergue
Mint: Antioch 14.9mm 2.9g
RIC VIII Antioch 191, rated C3
Blayne W01/22/19 at 05:18Randygeki(h2): Nice
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153 Julianus II. (360-363 A.D.), Siscia, RIC VIII 371, AE-3, -/-//ΔSIS(revers)Z, FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Fallen horseman, #1153 Julianus II. (360-363 A.D.), Siscia, RIC VIII 371, AE-3, -/-//ΔSIS(revers)Z, FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Fallen horseman, #1
avers: D N IVLIANVS NOB C, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing a fallen horseman.
exergue: M/-//ΔSIS(revers)Z, diameter: 16,0-17,0mm, weight: 2,54g, axis: 0h,
mint: Siscia, date: 361-367 A.D., ref: RIC VIII 371, p-377, Scarce !,
Q-001quadrans01/22/19 at 05:12Randygeki(h2): Awesome example
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067 Maximus (235-238 A.D. as Caesar), Roma, RIC IV 13, AE-Sestertius, PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Caesar standing left in military attire, #1067 Maximus (235-238 A.D. as Caesar), Roma, RIC IV 13, AE-Sestertius, PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Caesar standing left in military attire, #1
avers: MAXIMVS CAES GERM, Bare, draped bust right.
reverse: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Caesar standing left in military attire, holding short scepter and transverse spear, two standards behind.
exergue: S/C//--, diameter: 29,0-30,0mm, weight: 18,73g, axis: 0h,
mint: Roma, date: 235-238 AD.,
ref: RIC IV 13, BMCRE 213, Cohen 14, BMC 213, RCTV 8411,
Q-001quadrans01/22/19 at 05:12Randygeki(h2): Nice
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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0176, Rome, AR-Denarius, COS III, Pudicitia standing left, #1 032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0176, Rome, AR-Denarius, COS III, Pudicitia standing left, #1
avers: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder.
reverse: COS III, Pudicitia standing left, covering face with a veil.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 2,94g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 125-128 A.D., ref: RIC II 0176, RSC 392, BMCRE 405,
Q-001quadrans01/22/19 at 05:11Randygeki(h2): Great portrait
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Frederick IV “the Simple”, (1355-1377 A.D.)Pierreale d’argento
ITALY, Kingdom of Sicily
O: FRIDЄRICUS · DЄI · G · RЄX · SICIL · Crowned eagle standing left, his head turned to right, with his wings displayed; all within octolobe; annulet in each external void; double annulet stops.
R: + · AC · ATЄnAR · 2 · nЄOPATRIЄ · DU Crowned coat-of-arms; G - L either side.
Messina
3.28g
24mmMat01/11/19 at 03:19Randygeki(h2): Me too, cool coin Mat
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0970B Hadrian, Cistophorus BITHYNIA Koinon of Bithynia mint, TempleReference.
RPC III, 970B/1; Metcalf B3; RSC 240; RIC II 461c
Issue Reverse legend includes COM BIT
Obv. IMP CAES TRA HADRIANO AVG P P
Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian r., seen from rear
Rev. COM - BIT (in field), ROM S P AVG (in entablature)
Octastyle temple on podium of three steps; three pellets in pediment
10.76 gr
25 mm
6hokidoki01/11/19 at 03:18Randygeki(h2): Fantastic portrait!
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Asia Minor, Ionia, Ephesus, Domitia, VenusDomitia
Ionia, Ephesus
Cistophorus (AD 82-96).
Obv.: DOMITIA AVGVSTA, Draped bust right.
Rev.: VENVS AVG, Venus standing right, back facing, leaning upon column to left, holding helmet and sceptre.
Ag, 10.39g, 26mm
Ref.: RIC² 847 (Domitian); RPC II 870.shanxi01/11/19 at 03:17Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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Tranquillina (241 - 244 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: CAB TPANKVΛΛINA CEB, diademed and draped bust right.
R: Homonoia standing left, raising arm and holding double cornuacopiae; in left field, L E. year 5 (241/2 A.D.)
12.5g
24mm
Milne 3420 Emmett 3449Mat01/05/19 at 23:17Randygeki(h2): Sweet addition Mat
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constans, RIC VIII Siscia 211Obverse: D N CONSTANS P F AVG. Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO.Soldier spearing fallen horseman. GammaSIS in exergue.
agord12/28/18 at 15:33Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Constantius II, AE24. ThessalonicaDN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman who is sitting on
ground, arms up.
Mintmark: TS epsilon 1028;; A in left field.
RIC VIII Thessalonica 129, rated scarceBritanikus12/28/18 at 15:30Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Constans, AE2, Antioch. AD 348-350.DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, holding globe / FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO, Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, walking right, looking left; leading a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with branches like sprays of millet. The spear points downwards, between the soldier's legs. Star in upper centre. Mintmark AN&Delta. RIC VIII Antioch 128; Sear 18700.Britanikus12/28/18 at 15:29Randygeki(h2): Awesome example !
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Constantius II Antioch 324 - 337 AD (as Caesar) 337 - 361 AD (as Augustus)
D N CONSTAN TIVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, holding globe in right hand.
FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor in military dress standing left, holding labarum and resting left hand on shield; two captives kneeling before; ANA in exe
Antioch mint; RIC VIII 125
4.41 gm 21-22mm.Britanikus12/28/18 at 15:29Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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CÁC II. 18.13.1.5./a6.01./01., Anonymous I. (Béla II., (Béla II. the Blind), King of Hungary, (1131-1141 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-102, CNH I.-090, U-053, #01CÁC II. 18.13.1.5./a6.01./01., Anonymous I. (Béla II., (Béla II. the Blind), King of Hungary, (1131-1141 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-102, CNH I.-090, U-053, #01
avers: E's and lines in place of the legend, cross in a circle of dots with dots in the angles; border of dots.
reverse: Lines in place of the legend; cross in a circle with wedges between the angles; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 12,0mm, weight: 0,28g, axis: 10h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-102, CNH I.-090, Unger-053,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 18.13.1.5/a6.01./01.,
Q-001quadrans12/28/18 at 15:27Randygeki(h2): neat coin!
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RIC 1542 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
VIRTVS AVGVST
Virtus standing right, left foot on prow, with spear and parazonium
Antioch, 70 AD
3.24g
RIC 1542 (R2);RPC 1916 (5 spec.)
Ex-Noble Roman Coins
Ragged flan typical for the Antioch series. A very rare type!
Jay GT412/28/18 at 15:25Randygeki(h2): Cool find
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Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 0432, Amphipolis, AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, Λ over bucranium in left field, E below throne,Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 0432, Amphipolis, AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, Λ over bucranium in left field, E below throne,
avers: No legends, Young Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at the neck.
reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter, Λ over bucranium in left field, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right, E below throne.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 24,0-25,5mm, weight: 17,068g, axes: 2h,
mint: Macedonia, Kings, Alexander III, The Great, ‘Amphipolis’ mint, Λ over bucranium, E below the throne.
date: c.c. 336-323 B.C., ref: Price(1991) 432, HGC 3.1, 910a.
Q-001quadrans12/25/18 at 04:49Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 3275, Akko (Tyre?), AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, date in left field, –|O above ||| |||= / |||,Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 3275, Akko (Tyre?), AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, date in left field, –|O above ||| |||= / |||,
avers: No legends, Young Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at the neck.
reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter, to left, –|O above ||| |||= / ||| (date), ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 25,5-26,0mm, weight: 17,24g, axes: 10h,
mint: (Akko ?, Asia-Syria-Phoenicia ?), Kings, Alexander III, The Great, ‘Tyre’ mint, to left, –|O above ||| |||= / ||| (date).
date: Dated RY 29 of 'Ozmilk (321/0 BC), by Price: c. 318-317 B.C., ref: Price(1991) 3275, HGC 3.1, 941 (Alexander IV).
Q-001quadrans12/25/18 at 04:49Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Johann Ernst von Thun (1643 - 1709 A.D.)Bishopric of Salzburg
AR Kreuzer
O: IO:ERNEST:D:G:ARCHIE, Oval arms with cardinals' hat above.
R: SALI SBVR GENSI S:1698, Round shield within double cross and circle
15mm
.85g
KM# 248Mat12/21/18 at 20:33Randygeki(h2): It's small, but thought it was pretty neat.
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Hadrian (117 - 138 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ - ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ, laureate head of Hadrian, r., drapery on l. shoulder; to r crescent.
R: Nilus reclining on crocodile, l., holding reed and cornucopia L Ϛ = year 6 (121/22 A.D.)
23.5mm
13.7g
http://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/3/5335/
Published on Wildwinds!Mat12/21/18 at 20:33Randygeki(h2): Great coin Mat!
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170 - Constantius II - AE2 - RIC VIII Antioch 127AE2
Obv:- D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe
Rev:- FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor bare headed & in military dress standing, holding standard with chi-rho on banner in his right hand, resting left hand on shield, two bound captives in Phrygian helmets kneeling, facing each other before him. //ANA
Minted in Antioch (//ANB).
Reference:- RIC VIII Antioch 127 (S)maridvnvm12/18/18 at 05:58Randygeki(h2): Cool coin.
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170 - Constantius II - AE2 - RIC VIII Cyzicus 100AE2
Obv:– D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right; E behind bust
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at right. Horseman is bearded and falls forward reaching towards emperor
Minted in Cyzicus (//SMKS).
Reference:- RIC VIII Cyzicus 100 maridvnvm12/18/18 at 05:57Randygeki(h2): Another nice one
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Constantius II (350-355 AD) AE2, Antioch mint, Soldier spearing fallen horseman.Roman Imperial, Constantius II (350-355 AD) AE2, Antioch mint
Obverse: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Γ in left field, helmeted soldier left, spearing fallen horseman who is clutching horse's neck, Γ in left field. Mintmark ANΓ.
Reference: RIC VIII Antioch 135, LRBC 2623.Gil-galad12/18/18 at 05:57Randygeki(h2): Nice
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170 - Constantius II - AE2 - RIC VIII Alexandria 059AE2
Obv:– D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Laureate and rosettediademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier advancing right, head left, holding spear and leading small figure from hut beneath tree
Minted in Alexandria (//ALEA).
Reference:– RIC VIII Alexandria 59 maridvnvm12/18/18 at 05:56Randygeki(h2): Nice
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064 - Septimius Severus denarius - RIC -Obv:- IMP CAE L S-EP SEV PERT AVG, Laureate head right
Rev:- LEG III IT AVG, TR P COS in exergue, Legionary eagle between two standards
Minted in Alexandria. A.D. 194
Reference:-- Cohen -. RIC -. BMCRE -. maridvnvm12/16/18 at 03:13Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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RIC 0167 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 24.60g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: IVDAEA CAPTA; S C in exergue; Palm tree; to l., Vespasian stg. r. with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to r., Judaea std. r. on cuirass
RIC 167 (C3). BMC 543. BNC 497. Hendin 1504.
Acquired from Denarius, December 2018.
The Jewish War was an important event for the fledgling Flavian dynasty - in essence it gave them the legitimacy to rule. The ensuing propaganda onslaught after the 'Gotterdammerung' fall of Jerusalem in August of 70 is awe inspiring. We have Josephus' description of the joint triumph of 71 held for Vespasian and Titus in book 7 of his 'Jewish War', the buildings and monuments erected by the regime, and more importantly for our purposes we have the coins. Judaea Capta types were struck in all metals for almost as long as the dynasty ruled. The first flurry of these came in 71, presumably in conjunction with the triumph, amidst a great issue of bronze coinage that same year. One of the most iconic Judaea Capta types is this sestertius' reverse featuring a triumphal Vespasian with a defeated Judaea at his feet, not surprisingly one of the more common types from the issue. Vespasian is seen proudly standing holding a spear and parazonium (a triangular sword) with his foot on an enemy helmet, while Judaea is sitting on a captured cuirass in abject despair - take note of their size discrepancy. The iconography on display here strongly hints at what the spectators of the triumph likely witnessed. The slight of hand the Flavian regime devised which transformed defeated rebel provincials into a foreign menace is truly amazing.
'Ambition sighed: she found it vain to trust
The faithless column and the crumbling bust;
Huge moles, whose shadow stretched from shore to shore,
Their ruins perished, and their place no more!
Convinced, she now contracts her vast design,
And all her triumphs shrink into a coin.
A narrow orb each crowded conquest keeps,
Beneath her palm here sad Judea weeps.' -
Alexander Pope, To Mr. Addison, Occasioned by his Dialogues on Medals II. 19-26
Honest wear with some minor cleaning scratches.David Atherton12/11/18 at 05:53Randygeki(h2): Cool find'
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RIC 0429 Domitian Denarius SOLDIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V
laureate head right.
IMP XI COS XII CENS P P P
Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at feet to right.
Rome, 86 AD
3.4g
RIC II 429 (C).
Ex-Coast to Coast coins 2006; Ex-Ancient & Medieval Coins Canada Auction 1, Lot 175
Sold Torex October 2022Jay GT412/11/18 at 05:53Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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JUDAEA, Gaza. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Obv.Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius right, seen from behind.
Rev. Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche right; Marnas symbol before. Rosenberger 70 var. (dated EC); SNG ANS 927 var. BMC 58. Near VF, brown patina with some earthen deposits.
Unlisted date.
31mm, 22.2 grams.Canaan11/22/18 at 07:24Randygeki(h2): neat coin!!
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MARCUS ANTONIUS AR Legio IIII DenariusOBVERSE: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley, thyrsos behind prow
REVERSE: LEG IIII, legionary eagle between two standards
Patrae 32-31 BC
3.3g, 17mm
RSC 29; Syd 1220, Cr544/16Legatus11/21/18 at 05:06Randygeki(h2): Nice
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1451 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian- Horus Reference.
RIC II, 782; C 1384; RIC 1451; Banti 728; Strack 701
Bust A1+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head
Rev. S C in field
Hadrian-Horus, stepping on crocodile right, holding spear and parazonium
29.33 gr
33 mm
6hokidoki11/21/18 at 05:06Randygeki(h2): Wow!
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RIC 1202 VespasianÆ As, 10.37g
Lyon mint, 72 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.; globe at point of bust
Rev: S C in field; Eagle stg. front on globe, wings outstretched, head r.
RIC 1202 (C2). BMC 822. BNC 819.
Acquired from Felicitas Perpetua, October 2018.
This iconic eagle on globe type copies a similar reverse struck under Tiberius for Divus Augustus. The connection to Augustus demonstrates Vespasian's worthiness as his successor. The type is fairly rare at Rome and more commonly found from the mint at Lugdunum (Lyon). It is almost exclusively reserved for the As issues at both mints.
A wonderful early portrait from Lyon, highlighted by a beautiful dark brown patina.David Atherton11/21/18 at 05:05Randygeki(h2): Awesome example !
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Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603 A.D.)AR Shilling
O: (key) ELIZAB’· D’· G’· ANG’· FR’· ET : HIB’· REGI, crowned and mantled bust left (bust 6B).
R: (key) POSVI DEV’· AD IVTORE M · MEV’·, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée.
Sixth coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: key. Struck 1595-1598 AD
31mm
5.81g
North 2014; SCBC 2577Mat11/21/18 at 05:05Randygeki(h2): Great addition Mat
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169 - Constans - AE2 - RIC VIII Constantinople 083 var - CAST FAKEAE2
Obv:- D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, Rosette and laureate diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev:- FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe, Victory sitting at the stern, steering the ship
Minted in Constantinople; (_ | S // CONSIA*)
Reference:– RIC VIII Constantinople 83 var (Unlisted officina - All other officina are R)
Cast Fakemaridvnvm11/19/18 at 05:50Randygeki(h2): I like it. Nice find. Haven't seen any for sal...
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