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Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 A.D.)EGYPT, Alexandria
BI Tetradrachm
O: ΑΝΤⲰNINOC CЄΒ ЄΥCЄΒ Laureate head right.
R:L - Ζ Athena Stathmia standing front, head to left, holding scales in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; at feet to right, shield.
Alexandria Mint RY 7 = 143/4
23mm
13.95g
Dattari (Savio) 2178. Emmett 1372.7. K&G 35.198. RPC IV.4 online 13508.

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3 commentsMat06/18/23 at 02:05Randygeki(h2): Oh cool. That's a really nice tet Mat! Great ...
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Septimius Severus (193 - 211 A.D.)AR Tetradrachm
SELEUCIS and PIERIA
Laodicea ad Mare
O: AVT KAI CЄOVHPOC CЄ, laureate and draped bust right, seen from side.
R: ΔHMAPX ЄΞ VΠATOC TO Γ, eagle standing facing, head left, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. 208-9 A.D.
11.61g
28mm
McAlee, Severan Group 3, 25; Prieur 1149; Bellinger 52

Ex. Harlan J Berk Buy or Bid Sale, #221, Lot #511
6 commentsMat01/18/23 at 00:39Randygeki(h2): Cool find. Both a nice portrait and reverse
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Diadumenian (218 A.D.)AR Denarius
O:M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
R: PRINC IVVENTVTVS Prince standing facing, head r., holding standard and sceptre; two standards to right.
Rome Mint 218 A.D.
3.8g
21mm
RIC IV 102; RSC III 3b
3 commentsMat06/20/22 at 18:24Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin Mat!
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PAMPHYLIA, Aspendos (420 - 400 B.C.)AR Stater
O: Two wrestlers grappling.
R: Slinger in throwing stance right; triskeles to left; herm sans phallus (Hermes) to right.
10.72g
21mm
SNG von Aulock  #4510 (Same Dies)

Rare
2 commentsMat03/30/22 at 20:22Randygeki(h2): Sweet find!
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Ptolemy XII (80 - 51 B.C.)Ptolemaic
AR Tetradrachm
O: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis.
R: ΠToΛEMAIoY - BA[ΣIΛEΩΣ] Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, palm branch behind head, ΠA in r. field, in l. field date IKH (for LKH) above headdress of Isis.Year 28 = 54/53 BC
Alexandria Mint
26mm
13.95g
SNG Cop-395, cf. Sear-7947 (Year 27).

Ex. Harlan J Berk Buy or Bid Sale, #213, Lot 151
5 commentsMat06/23/21 at 01:09Randygeki(h2): This is really nice for a later one! Sweet find
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Cilicia, Tarsus; Satrap Mazaios, (361-334 B.C.)AR Stater
O: Baal of Tarsos seated left, holding eagle, grain ear, grapes, and scepter; TR (in Aramaic) to lower left, M (in Aramaic) below throne.
R: Lion attacking bull, monogram below.
10.35g
25.1mm
Casabonne Series 2, Group C; SNG BN –; SNG Levante 106

Ex.Philip Ashton Collection
Ex Harlan J Berk Buy or Bid, #214, Lot #89
7 commentsMat06/23/21 at 01:08Randygeki(h2): A very rad coin!
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Cn. Egnatius Cn.f. Cn.n. MaxsumusAR Denarius
O:  Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; pileus to left.
R: Roma, holding staff and sword, foot on wolf's head, and Venus, holding staff, standing facing; Cupid alighting on the shoulder of Venus; rudder standing on prow on either side; uncertain letter to left. 
3.87g
18mm
Crawford 391/3; Sydenham 787
4 commentsMat06/23/21 at 01:07Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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M. Aemilius Lepidus (114-113 B.C.)AR Denarius
O: ROMA, diademed and laureate head of Roma right, star behind.
R: M•AE-MILI•, equestrian statue atop triple arch; L-E-P within arches.
3.8g
19mm
Rome Mint
Crawford 291/1; Aemilia 7; Sydenham 554
4 commentsMat06/23/21 at 01:07Randygeki(h2): Neat addition
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Decentius (351 - 353 A.D.)Æ Centenionalis
O: D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES, cuirassed bust right.
R: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, two Victories standing facing one another,
holding between them wreath inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X SV/RSLG
4.69g
22mm
Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint
RIC VIII 137; Bastien 177; LRBC 228
4 commentsMat06/23/21 at 01:06Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Julia Soaemias (219 - 222 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVGVSTA, draped bust right.
R: IVNO REGINA, Juno standing right, holding scepter & palladium.
Rome Mint
20mm
3.89g
RIC 237, RSC 3, BMC 41
3 commentsMat06/23/21 at 01:05Randygeki(h2): Great looking coin!
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Magnetes Thessaly (50 - 130 B.C.) Æ20
O: Laureate head of Zeus left.
B: MAGNHTWN; The Centaur Chiron advancing right and holding branch over shoulder; large star below.
8.04g
20mm
Rogers 338b
4 commentsMat06/23/21 at 01:05Randygeki(h2): A good portrait too
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Q. Sicinius. (Early 49 B.C.)AR Denarius
O: Diademed head of Fortuna right; P • R upward to left, FORT downward to right.
R: Palm frond and winged caduceus, bound with fillet, in saltire; wreath with fillet above, III • VIR across field, Q • SICINIVS below.
18mm
3.9g
Rome Mint
Crawford 440/1; CRI 1; Sydenham 938; Sicinia 5; RBW 1555.
4 commentsMat11/07/20 at 04:05Randygeki(h2): Great coin!
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Diocletian (284 - 305 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Potin Tetradrachm
O: DIOKLHTIANOC CEB; Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
R:  Elpis advancing left, holding flower and hem; D in exergue, L ENATOV (date) around.
Alexandria mint, 292/293 A.D.
20mm
7.89g
 Köln 3262; Dattari 5677; Milne 5086; Emmett 4046
3 commentsMat11/07/20 at 04:05Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. (55 B.C.)AR Denarius
O: Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder; P • FONTEIVS • P • F • CAPITO • III • VIR around.
R:Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword in right hand and shield in left; to lower left, a second enemy warrior kneeling right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right; (MN) • FO(NT) • TR • MIL above.
Rome Mint
4.02g
17mm
Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; Fonteia 17; BMCRR Rome 3851-5; RBW 1536.
4 commentsMat11/07/20 at 04:03Randygeki(h2): A very awesome coin ! Nice grab Mat
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Diocletian, As Senior Augustus, (305-311/2 A.D.)Æ Follis
Abdication Issue
O: D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISS, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, holding olive branch and mappa.
R: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, Providentia standing left, extending branch to Quies standing opposite who holds a scepter; Є/KP between, ALE in exergue.
Alexandria mint, struck A.D. 308-310.
6.55g
26mm
RIC VI 109
4 commentsMat11/07/20 at 04:03Randygeki(h2): Excellent !
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Hostilian (250 - 251 A.D.)AR Antoninianus
O: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C Bust radiate, draped right.
R: PRINCIPI IVV - ENTVTIS Hostilian standing l. holding standard and spear.
Rome Mint
4.16g
22mm
RIC-181d (S), C-34 (4 Fr.)

Ex. Jonathan Kern, ANA Show, 19 March 1998.
Ex. Harlan J Berk Buy or Bid Sale, #213, Lot 312
4 commentsMat11/07/20 at 04:02Randygeki(h2): Very nice! Great tone too
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Gotarzes II (40 -51 A.D.)AR Tetradrachm
O: Bust of king diademed left, wearing long pointed beard.
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Ν] / ΑΡΣ[ΑΚΟΥ] ΕΥΕΡΓ[ΕΤΟΥ] / [ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ] / ΕΠΙΦΑ[ΝΟΥΣ] ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗ[ΝΟΣ] King enthroned r. receiving diadem from Tyche standing before him holding cornucopia, date in field above diadem. Year ENT = 43/4 AD
14.33g
28mm
Sellwood 65.18 or 19 (month off flan).

Ex. Harlan J Berk Buy or Bid Sale, #213, Lot 165
4 commentsMat11/07/20 at 04:02Randygeki(h2): A great looking coin Mat
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Agrippina Junior (15 - 59 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: NE KΛAY KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEΡ AYTO, laureate head right.
R: AΓΡIΠΠINA ΣEBAΣTH, draped bust of Agrippina right. LE, Dated RY 5 (AD 58/9)
11.84g
26mm
RPC I 5231; Köln -; Milne 167; Emmett 107

Ex. CNG Electronic Auction #76, Lot 33
Ex. CNG Electronic Auction #157, Lot 108
Ex T. R. McIntosh Collection

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4 commentsMat11/07/20 at 04:01Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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Kelenderis, Cilicia, (440 - 400 B.C.)AR Stater
O: Young man riding sideways on horse galloping left, nude, preparing to dismount, bridle in left hand on near side of horse, whip in left hand, A below before hind legs.
R: Goat crouching left on solid exergue line, head turned looking back right, KEΛEN over ivy spray with leaf and berries, all in a shallow round incuse.
Kelenderis (Aydincik, Turkey) mint
10.83g
20.1mm
Celenderis Hoard 3 (O15/R15); SNG BnF 46; cf. BMC Cilicia p. 52, 10 (KEΛ); SNGvA 5617 (KEΛEN)

Ex. Numismatik Naumann Auction 77 (5 May 2019), lot 304.
3 commentsMat07/31/20 at 18:52Randygeki(h2): Neat addition
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Henry V (1413 - 1422 A.D.)AR Groat
Class C, type 2
O: ҺЄnRIC’ · DI’ · GRΛ’ · RЄX · ΛnGLIЄ · Z · FRΛnC (saltire and double saltire stops throughout; Z retrograde), crowned facing bust; mullet on left breast.
R: POSVI : | DЄVm : Λ|DIVTOR|Є’ · mЄVm/CIVI|TΛS : | LOn|DOn :, long cross pattée, with trefoil in each angle.
London mint
3.55g
25mm
North 1387; SCBC 1765

Ex Spink London Sale 19025; lot 1630
4 commentsMat07/31/20 at 18:51Randygeki(h2): Veat neat Mat
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12 Caesars Tray1 commentsMat07/31/20 at 18:51Randygeki(h2): Great set!
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Julius Caesar (February-March 44 B.C)AR Denarius
Lifetime Issue
O: Wreathed head of Caesar right; CAESAR downward to right, DICT PERPETVO upward to left.
R: Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory in outstretched right hand and vertical scepter in left; L • BVC[A] downwards to right. L. Aemilius Buca, moneyer.
Rome Mint
3.92g
17mm
Crawford 480/8; Alföldi Type XIV, 62–3, 67, and 69 (A13/R22); CRI 105; Sydenham 1061; RSC 23; RBW 1683.
3 commentsMat07/31/20 at 18:50Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin to have, congrats!
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Caracalla (198 - 217 A.D.)AR Antoninianus
O: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Radiate, bearded and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
R:  P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Jupiter seated left, holding Nike and scepter; at feet to left, eagle standing left, head right.
Rome Mint, 215 A.D.
5.5g
24mm
RIC IV 260v; RSC 277b
3 commentsMat07/31/20 at 18:50Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Maximus (235 - 238 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: Γ IOVΛ OYHR MAZIMOC KAI, Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
R: Draped bust of Selene right; crescent moon before; L Γ (date) behind. Dated RY 3 of Maximinus I (AD 236/237).
13.29g
24mm
Milne 3226; Berlin 18208491, Athens 3931; Mathies 60. Emmett 3333.3 (R3).

Ex. Pegasi Numismatics - Auction 42, lot 378, May 19, 2020

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4 commentsMat07/17/20 at 01:12Randygeki(h2): Pretty cool!
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RIC 0315 (T) Domitian SOLD!CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII
Laureate head left

SC
Minerva standing left with thunderbold and spear, shield at her side

Rome 80-81 CE

9.63g

RIC 315 Titus (R2)

Ex-Herakles Numismatics (improperly attibuted as RIC 346)
Only 3 on acsearch

Sold to the Atherton Collection November 2022
5 commentsJay GT407/01/20 at 21:00Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Q. Thermus M.f. (103 B.C.)AR Denarius
O:  Head of Mars left, wearing crested helmet, ornamented with plume and annulet.
R: Two warriors fighting, each armed with sword in right hand and shield in left; the one on the left protects a fallen comrade; the other wears horned helmet; Q • (THE)RM M [F] in exergue.
18mm
3.97g
Crawford 319/1; Sydenham 592; Kestner 2597-8; BMCRR Italy 653-6; Minucia 19.
2 commentsMat07/01/20 at 20:57Randygeki(h2): Very cool!
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Louis XVI (1774-1792 A.D.)AR Ecu Livre tournois (6 Livres)
France, 1st Republic
O: LOUIS XVI ROI DES FRANÇOIS : Head left. Privy mark (leopard) and date below.
R: REGNE DE LA LOI. L'AN 4 DE LA LIBERTE, Winged and wreathed Genius (personification of the French People) inscribing table (the French Constitution) on column. Fasces, topped by liberty cap in left field, cock in right field.
Rouen Mint
28.98g
39mm
Dy# 1718, KM#615.3
1 commentsMat06/24/20 at 03:55Randygeki(h2): I like this reverse a lot
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Vespasian (69 - 79 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, Laureate head right.
R: CONCORDIA AVGVSTI, Concordia seated left on throne, holding cornucopia and patera.
Antioch Mint, AD 72-73
3.28g
17mm
RIC² 1554 ( R2 ) , RSC 74 , 1927
3 commentsMat06/24/20 at 03:54Randygeki(h2): This is a really neat denarius! Good find!
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Macedonia, Roman Protectorate, First Meris, (167 - 148 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm
O: Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder, in the center of a Macedonian shield.
R: MAKEDONWN PRWTHS; Club; monogram above, two monograms below; all within oak wreath, thunderbolt to left.
Amphipolis Mint
16.56g
30mm
SNG Copenhagen 1315 // AMNG 176
4 commentsMat06/12/20 at 04:23Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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Claudius (41 - 54 A.D.)AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm
O: TI CLAVD CAES · AVG, bare head left.
R: COM ASI across field, distyle temple of Roma and Augustus, enclosing standing facing figures of Claudius, holding scepter, being crowned by Fortuna, holding cornucopia; ROM ET AVG on entablature.
Ephesus mint. Struck AD 41-42
10.08g
28mm
RIC I 120 (Pergamum); RPC I 2221; RSC 3; BMCRE 228; BN 304-6
6 commentsMat06/12/20 at 04:22Randygeki(h2): Wonderful coin Mat. I love this cion!
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Domitian (81 - 96 A.D.)AR Denarius
O:  IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, laureate head of Domitian right.
R: IVPPITER CONSERVATOR, eagle standing facing, head left, on thunderbolt, wings spread. 
Rome Mint, 82-83 A.D.
3.18g
19mm
RIC II.1 144

Ex.NGC CH F, Ex. Morris Collection

This reverse type commemorates the events during the civil war of 69 A.D. Upon the arrival of the flavian troops in Italy, Sabinus (the elder brother of Vespasian) was forced to seek refuge in the Capitoline fortress (the sanctuary of Jupiter). He also brought in Domitian, his nephew. Eventually the fortress was set on fire and Sabinus captured and executed. Domitian managed to escape and found shelter at one of his father's clients. Later in that place he built a temple for Jupiter Conservator (= the Protector). Source: Tacitus, Histories, the 3rd book, section LXXIV : "Domitianus.....ac potiente rerum patre, disiecto aeditui contubernio, modicum sacellum Iovi Conservatori aramque posuit casus suos in marmore expressam)
4 commentsMat06/03/20 at 19:41Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin Mat
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Henry VII (1485- 1509 A.D.)AR Half Groat
O: ҺЄnRIC’ × VII’ × DI’ × GRΛ × RЄX × ΛGL’, crowned bust right.
R: POSVI × DЄV’ × Λ DIVTO Є’ × mЄV’ ×, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée; two keys below.
York Mint; under Archbishop Christopher Bainbridge Struck 1504-1509. IM: Rose
19mm
1.46g
SCBI 23 (Ashmolean), 964; North 1751/1; SCBC 2262
3 commentsMat05/18/20 at 17:20Randygeki(h2): Excellent !
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P Laeca (110 - 9 B.C.)AR Denarius
O: Helmeted head of Roma right "P LAECA" behind, "X" below chin.
R: Roman soldier standing left, placing his hand on the head of a citizen, lictor behind "PROVOCO" in exergue.
3.82g
19mm
Porcia 4
2 commentsMat05/18/20 at 17:19Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Braided Hair Cent2 commentsMat05/18/20 at 17:19Randygeki(h2): Nice. I got a really nice one, but has a hole in i...
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Valerian II, (256 - 258 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: P LIK KOR OVALERIANOC KAIC CEB, Draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian right.
R: Alexandria wearing mural crown standing left holding bust of Serapis and scepter, L E (Year 5) across fields.
10.35g
22mm
Emmett 3763 // Milne 3981

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2 commentsMat05/18/20 at 17:18Randygeki(h2): Wonderful coin Mat!
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Romanus IV (1068 - 1071 A.D.)Æ Follis
Anonymous Class G
O: Bust of Christ facing raising hand and holding Book of Gospels, IC XC in fields.
R:Bust of Virgin Mary facing with both hands upraised.
5.41g
25mm
SB 1867
1 commentsMat04/13/20 at 05:53Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Lucania, Metapontom staterHead of Demeter right hair bound with fillet, wearing earring. Punch mark on ear.

METAΠON (retrograde) Ear of barely with leaf to right; on which palmette.

circa 400-340

6.09g

Noe 485b. Jameson 287. SNG Lloyd 365. SNG ANS 367. Historia Numorum Italy 1540.

An extremely rare variety, only two specimens cited by Noe

This example has the reverse ethnic in retrograde and low weight. Ancient counterfeit?

Ex-Calgary coin.
6 commentsJay GT403/26/20 at 01:33Randygeki(h2): A Beauty
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Cons 78-79 A23.8mm, 4.57g, 6 O'clock
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO reverse legend break
1 commentsagord03/26/20 at 01:27Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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Diadumenian (217 - 218 A.D.)AR Tetradrachm
CYRRHESTICA, Cyrrhus
O: AVT K M ΟΠЄ ANTΩNINOC, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
R: ΔHMAPX ЄΞ VΠATOC, eagle standing facing on filleted thyrsus, head left, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak.
13.16g
26mm
Prieur 923; Bellinger 127

Ex. Savoca Coins London, Monthly London Auction #4, Lot 643, 1/12/2020

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4 commentsMat03/24/20 at 18:15Randygeki(h2): A very neat addition with great toning.
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Constantine the Great (307 - 337 A.D.)Billon centenionalis
O: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust right.
R: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS (blessed tranquility), globe set on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX, •STR and crescent in exergue.
Treveri (Trier) mint, 323 A.D
3.32g
19mm
RIC VII Trier 389

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3 commentsMat03/24/20 at 18:15Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Vespasian (69 - 79 A.D.)O: VTOKPA KAICAP OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOC, Laureate head right.
R: NIKH CEBACTH, Nike advancing right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left.
6.3g
21mm
Metcalf, Caesarea 1. RPC 1648. Sydenham, Caesarea 90
5 commentsMat03/24/20 at 18:14Randygeki(h2): Love the wear on this one. Great coin
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Osroes II (190 - 208 A.D.)AR Drachm
O: Diademed bust left, wearing long beard, earring, and tiara with ear flap and spiral torque, and decorated with “hooks”; all within pelleted border.
R: “hwcrw mlk” in Parthian/IΛIΛIIΛI- VV/ΛVΓV(quadrate O) XΛIΛ[I] (sic), archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow, Λ below feet.
Ecbatana Mint
3.3g
19mm
Sellwood 85.1; Shore 437
3 commentsMat03/04/20 at 00:26Randygeki(h2): Cool addition
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Ti. Quinctius. (112 - 111 B.C.)AR Denarius
O: Laureate bust of Hercules left, seen from behind, with club over shoulder.
R: Two horses galloping left, with a desultor riding the nearest one; •/H above, rat below, •D•S•S on tablet in exergue.
Rome Mint
3.68g
20mm
Crawford 297/1b; Sydenham 563; Quinctia 6
4 commentsMat03/04/20 at 00:26Randygeki(h2): A neat type
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CARIA, Knidos (3rd Century B.C.)AR Tetrobol
Telesippos, Magistrate
O: Bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane; quiver over shoulder.
R: NIIN/TEEI Ornate tripod lebes.
2.45g
14mm
Cf. SNG Copenhagen 275ff SNG Hel-192
4 commentsMat02/12/20 at 21:55Randygeki(h2): Very cool Mat!
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Pamphylia, Aspendos (465 - 430 B.C.)AR Stater
O: Warrior advancing right with a spear and shield.
R:Triskeles
10.86g
SNG Cop 174
5 commentsMat01/28/20 at 20:51Randygeki(h2): Cool addition Mat
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Pakoros II (77/78 - 105 A.D.)AR Drachm
O: Diademed bust of Pakoros II left with short beard and wearing a tiara with "hooks”.
R: Archer (Arsaces) seated right on throne, wearing bashlyk and holding bow.  7 line retrograde legend: OΛIIΛEΛC OΛIIΛEΛN ΛPIΛNOV ΔIXΛIOV IVIIΓITO(V) IΠIΦΛNOVC ΦIΛIΛHNOC.
23mm
3.18g
Ecbatana Mint
Sellwood 77.8; Shore 399; Sunrise 434 (Pakoros I); SNP Pacorus II – Type VII
1 commentsMat01/28/20 at 20:47Randygeki(h2): Nice example
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Macrinus (217 - 218 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right, from front, younger features with medium beard.
R:PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P, Jupiter standing half left, nude, no cloak, thunderbolt in right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand.
2.73g
20mm
Rome Mint, Sep 217 A.D
RIC IV 15 (S), RSC III 55b, BMCRE V 31, SRCV II 7342, Hunter III 

Maxwell Hunt Collection
6 commentsMat01/07/20 at 19:08Randygeki(h2): Thats pretty cool. Neat addition
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Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)AR Drachm
O: Bare-headed bust left with long beard wearing diadem, earring visible, reel and pellet border.
R:  Archer (Arsaces) seated right on omphalos wearing bashlyk and holding bow, legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Hekatompylos Mint
4.01g
20.5mm
Sellwood #11.1; Shore #24
5 commentsMat12/20/19 at 22:42Randygeki(h2): This one has a cool portrait too, nice addition Ma...
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Phraates III (70/69 - 58/7 B.C.)AR Drachm
O: Diademed bust left.
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow.
4.06g
21mm
Sellwood 36.9 (Darius?); Shore 155; Sunrise 321
2 commentsMat12/20/19 at 22:41Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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RIC 0992 Vespasian SestertiusIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
Laureate head right

PAX AVGVSTI SC
Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae

Rome 77-78 CE
24.25g

RIC 992 (R2)

Ex-Calgary coin from an old collection in Ottawa
6 commentsJay GT412/19/19 at 16:26Randygeki(h2): Great portrait
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Germanicus, with Divus Augustus (15 B.C. - 19 A.D.)AR Drachm
CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea
O:GERMANICVS CES TI AVGV COS II PM, bare head of Germanicus right.
R:  DIVVS AVGV-STVS, radiate head of Augustus left.
3.23g
16.5mm
RPC I 3623a; cf. Sydenham, Caesarea 50; RIC I 61; BMCRE 106

The date of this issue remains uncertain. RPC places it late in Tiberius' reign, circa 33/4 AD, while the traditional dating, adopted by RIC and Sydenham, place's it in the first year of Caligula's reign, 37/8 AD.
1 commentsMat12/18/19 at 22:04Randygeki(h2): One I'd like to have. Nice addition
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Hadrian (117 - 138 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: AVT KAI TPAI ADPIANOC CEB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
R: Hadrian standing left, holding sceptre and clasping hands with Alexandria standing right, holding vexillum; L IE, Dated year 15 (130/1 AD) between.
13.38g
24mm
Dattari (Savio) 1268 & 7367; K&G 32.505; RPC III 5768; Emmett 845.15.
4 commentsMat12/18/19 at 22:04Randygeki(h2): This one is very cool. Neat addition Mat
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Romanus I, Lecapenus (920 - 944 A.D.)Æ Follis
O: RWMAn' bASILEVS RWM; Facing bust, bearded and crowned, holding labarum and globus cruciger.
R: +RWMA / n' En QEW bA / SILEVS RW / MAIWn, Legend in four lines.
Constantinople Mint
3.56g
25mm
SB 1760
1 commentsMat12/18/19 at 22:03Randygeki(h2): Thats a cool one
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Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 A.D.)AE diobol
EGYPT, Alexandria
O:Laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder.
R: Agathodaemon erect, crowned with skhent; in field, L-IE. issued 151-2 (year 15)
7.45g
23mm
RPC Online 15718 (this coin), Dattari-Savio Pl. 162, 3066 (this coin).

From the Dattari collection.

From the Orfew collection, ex Naville 34 lot 281, 17.09.2017.

Giovanni Dattari assembled what was undoubtedly the best ever collection of Imperial-era Alexandrian coins in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; see Lucia Carbone, “Giovanni Dattari and His Fabled Collection of Alexandrian Coins,” ANS Journal (Issue 2, 2018), pp. 6-27.
2 commentsMat12/18/19 at 22:03Randygeki(h2): Neat one
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Artabanos IV (10 - 38 A.D)AR Drachm
O: Bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; medium-long, almost straight hair, mustache, long square-cut beard; earring, 3-turn necklace; tunic/cuirass.
R: Archer, right, on throne, w/bow in vise-like outstretched hand; below bow monogram; 7-line legend: BΛCIΛEΩC BΛCIΛEΩN ΛPCΛNOΔ EVEPΓETO(V) ΔIXAIOV (E)ΠIΦΛNOYC ΦIΛEΛΛXOC.
3.04g
19mm
Ekbatana Mint
Sellwood 63.6, Shore 341, Sunrise 412 (Artabanos IV)
4 commentsMat12/18/19 at 22:03Randygeki(h2): Me too. cool addition Mat
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Constans, RIC VIII, Aquileia 117Constans, AD 337-350, son of Constantine I
AE - Centenionalis, 5.94g, 23.81mm, 180°
Aquileia, 2nd group, 2nd series, 1st officina, 348-350
obv. DN CONSTA - NS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, with pearl-diadem, r.
in left field A
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Emperor in military cloak, on galley stg. l., holding in raised l. hand labarum and in extended r. hand small
Victory holding wreath; at stern of galley Victoria std. l. steering the ship
in left field A
in ex. AQP dot
ref. RIC VIII, Aquileia 117; LRBC 894
VF, almost totally silvered
3 commentsJochen12/18/19 at 02:33Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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170 - Constantius II - AE2 - RIC VIII Alexandria 046Obv:- D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:- FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Helmeted soldier left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield at ground to right. Horseman falls forward clutching his horse. He is bare headed
Minted in Alexandria (* | _ // ALEA). A.D. 348-350
References:- RIC VIII Alexandria 46 (R)

5.77 gms. 23.72 mm. 180 degrees

Heavily overcleaned
1 commentsmaridvnvm12/18/19 at 02:32Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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170 - Constantius II - AE2 - RIC VIII Antioch 132Obv:– 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 is bearded and falls forward reaching towards emperor (type FH3)
Minted in Antioch (Gamma | _ //ANH). A.D. 350-355
Reference:- RIC VIII, Antioch 132.

5.93 gms. 23.33 mm. 180 degrees.
6 commentsmaridvnvm12/18/19 at 02:32Randygeki(h2): A real beauty!
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Elagabalus (218 - 222 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: A KAICAP MA AVP ANTWNINOC EVCEB, Laureate bust right.
R: Eagle standing facing, head right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; LΔ (date) to left.. Dated RY 4 (220/221 A.D.)
22mm
13.59g
Köln 2326; Dattari 4153; Milne 2819 = Emmett 2921.4

Rare

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3 commentsMat11/12/19 at 20:38Randygeki(h2): Great eagle too
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Trajan (98 - 117 A.D.)AR Didrachm
CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia
O: ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙС ΝЄΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝω ΑΡΙСΤω СЄΒ ΓЄΡΜ ΔΑΚ Laureate head of Trajan to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder.
R:ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞ ΥΠΑΤΟ Ϛ Mount Argaios with grotto containing cult stone, flanked by two pyramidal objects; at top, second grotto with flames.
6.98g
21mm
RPC III 3046. Sydenham 208-209.
1 commentsMat11/12/19 at 20:37Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constans, RIC VIII Constantinople 83Obverse: 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. S in left field.
In exergue CONSI star
1 commentsagord11/05/19 at 04:26Randygeki(h2): Nice find
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Thessaly, Larissa (360 - 325 B.C.)Æ Dichalkon
O: Head of Larissa facing slightly left, wearing ampyx; grain ears in hair.
R: Horseman riding right, holding lance;
5.84g
19mm
Rogers 284; BCD Thessaly II 393; HGC 4, 530
4 commentsMat11/05/19 at 04:25Randygeki(h2): I like it a lot too. Cool addition
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Vologases IV (147 - 191 A.D.)AR Tetradrachm
O: Diademed bust left, wearing long beard, earring, and tiara decorated with “hooks”; B to right; all within pelleted border.
O: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΟΛΟΓΑΣΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣΣ)[I] (month) in exergue.king enthroned to right receiving diadem from Tyche holding sceptre
Dated 495 ΕϘΥ ΑΠΕΛ (183 AD)
Seleucia mint
25mm
10.96
Sellwood 84.96-103 cf. Shore 432.
1 commentsMat11/05/19 at 04:24Randygeki(h2): neat one Mat
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Thessaly, Pherai, (302 - 286 B.C.)AR Hemidrachm, 15mm, 2.46 grams
Obverse: Wreathed head of Ennodia left, torch to right.
Reverse: AΣTOMEΔON, The nymph Hypereia standing left touching the top of a lions head fountain from which water pours forth, AS TO within wreath to lower left.
2.46g
15mm
BCD Thessaly II, 714 // HGC 4, 553

ex BCD Collection
3 commentsMat11/05/19 at 04:24Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Hugues X, Comte de le Marche (1219-1249 A.D.)AR Denier
O: +VGO COMES; Cross within beaded circle at center.
R: +MARCHIE; Cross with two crescents and two annulets within a beaded circle at center.
.80g
19mm
BD 437; PA 2609v; D 960v
1 commentsMat11/05/19 at 04:24Randygeki(h2): Cool gift
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169 - Constans - AE2 - RIC VIII Antioch 124 corr var AE2
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. Prow decorated with trident
Minted in Antioch; (_ | * //ANH), A.D. 348-350
Reference:– RIC VIII Antioch 124 corr (* in right field not left as indicated in RIC) var (Unlisted officina, others Rated S)

5.19g, 23.48mm, 180o
2 commentsmaridvnvm10/23/19 at 06:23Randygeki(h2): Wow!
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Constans (337 - 350 A.D.)Æ3
O: D N CONSTANS P F AVG, pearl-diademed draped bust left holding globe.
R: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier walking right, spear downwards, leading captive from hut under a tree. Mintmark R star Q.
Rome Mint, officina 4; 348-350 AD
4.08g
23mm
RIC VIII Rome 140; LRBC 601

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1 commentsMat10/11/19 at 05:04Randygeki(h2): Nice FTR
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SOLD !RIC 0280 Domitian SestertiusIMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI
Laureate head right with Aegis

SC
Domitian riding right on horseback with shield, striking with spear at falling German

Rome, 85 CE

25.81g

RIC 280 (C)

Ex-Calgary Coin

SOLDD Torex Feb 2022

A scarcer type
4 commentsJay GT410/07/19 at 06:40Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Meherdates (50 - 49 A.D.)AR Drachm
O: Bust facing with moustache and very short beard, royal wart on brow, tiara with ear flaps and ornamented with a horn on each side, diadem loop and end extending on each side, flanked by two six-pointed stars.
R: Blundered Greek legend forming square around, archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, bow in extended right hand, cross below seat, Ekbatana mint monogram below bow.
2.8g
21mm
Ekbatana mint.
Sunrise 417/418 (Meherdates); Sellwood 67.1 (Vonones II); Shore 368 (Vonones II)
2 commentsMat10/07/19 at 06:40Randygeki(h2): Neat addition Mat
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171 - Magnentius - AE Centenionalis - RIC Lugdunum 115Obv:- D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped & cuirassed bust right; A behind head
Rev:- GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor galloping right, spearing fallen enemy
Minted in Lugdunum, RSLG in exe. A.D. 350-351
Reference:- RIC VIII Lugdunum 115, Cohen 20.
1 commentsmaridvnvm10/07/19 at 06:40Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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170 - Constantius II - AE2 - Barbarous imitation of RIC VIII Heraclea 082 Imitation AE2
Obv:– D N CONSTANTIS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev:– FEL TEMT OHIIIRATIO, Helmeted soldier left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield at ground to right. Horseman turns to face the soldier, and reaches his left arm up towards him. He is bare headed.
Minted in Heraclea (G | _ // .SHHA).
Reference:- Imitates RIC VIII Heraclea 82 (C2)
1 commentsmaridvnvm10/07/19 at 06:40Randygeki(h2): Cool addition
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175 - Constantius Gallus - AE2 - RIC VIII Cyzicus 094 AE2
Obv:– DN FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, Bare, bust draped and cuirassed right
Rev:– FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who is bare helmeted, reaching back towards emperor
Minted in Cyzicus (G | _//SMKG),
Reference:– RIC VIII Cyzicus 94 (C2)
1 commentsmaridvnvm10/07/19 at 06:39Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Otacilia Severa (244 - 249 A.D.)SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria
AR Tetradrachm
O: AP ΩTAKIΛ CЄOYHPAN CЄB, draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent.
R: ΔHMAPX ЄΞOYCIAC YΠATO Γ, ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue, eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak.
11.76g
26mm
McAlee-1091 (Rare); Prieur-385 (10 spec.)

A scarce variety.
1 commentsMat10/01/19 at 02:17Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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BCC LR66 Constantius IILate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP RE_PARATIO
soldier spearing fallen
horseman who is bearded,
hair in two braids, reaching
backwards. Shield on ground
to right. In left field: Γ
Mintmark: SMKΔ
AE 23mm 4.66gm. Axis:0
Poss. ref: RIC VIII Cyzicus 93V.
(officina and horseman's headwear).
1 commentsv-drome09/30/19 at 05:06Randygeki(h2): Nice
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Valerian I (253 - 260 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: A K Π ΛI OVAΛEPIANOC EV EVC, Laureate and cuirassed bust right
R: Tyche seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia; L Δ (Year 4, 256/7 A.D.) to upper left.
10.54g
24mm
Köln 2867; Dattari (Savio) 5174; K&G 88.28; Emmett 3721.4.
3 commentsMat09/22/19 at 02:30Randygeki(h2): Nice one Mat
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C. Publicus Malleolus, (96 B.C.)AR Denarius
O: Helmeted head of Mars right; mallet (malleolus) above, mark of value below chin.
R: Warrior, holding spear and shield, with right foot on cuirass, standing left before trophy; prow to right; C•M(AL) to right.
Rome Mint
3.67g
19mm
Crawford 335/3b; Sydenham 615; Poblicia 6a; Type as RBW 1203.
2 commentsMat09/10/19 at 04:47Randygeki(h2): Not bad!
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Maximinus I (235 - 238 A.D.)Billon Tetradrachm
O: AVTO MAΞIMINOC EVC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right .
R: Nike walking left, wearing long chiton, carrying wreath and palm; LΓ in left field. Y 3 = AD 236-237.
13.38g
23mm
Dattari 4583; Emmett 3288.3

Ex. Roma Numismatics E-Sale 36, Lot 242, May 5, 2017

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3 commentsMat08/20/19 at 05:20Randygeki(h2): I like this one. Cool addition
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Gotarzes II (44 - 51 AD)AR Drachm
O: Diademed bust left.
R: (OΛCIΛCΩC) OΛCIΛ(EΩN) (Λ)I(3 dots)IΛNO(V) ΔIXΛIOV I(3 dots)VI(3 dots)PΓI.TO(V) (EΠ)IΦΛNOVC (ΦIΛEΛ)ΛHXO(C), / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow.
 Ekbatana mint
20.5mm
3.77g
Sellwood 65.33; Sunrise –; Shore 364
3 commentsMat08/09/19 at 15:39Randygeki(h2): Nice obverse on this one
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Mithradates III (87 - 80 B.C.)AR Drachm
O: Diademed bust of king left, wearing tiara decorated with 6 pointed star.
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡ−ΣΑΚΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, 7-line legend around archer.
Rhagai mint
3.74g
20mm
Sellwood 31.6 (Orodes I); Sunrise –; Shore 123 (Orodes I)
1 commentsMat08/05/19 at 05:40Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Mithradates II (121 - 91 B.C.)AR Drachm
O: Long-bearded bust left wearing diadem.
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΒΑΣΙ − ΛΕΩΝ − ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow.
Ekbatana mint. Struck 109-96/5 B.C.
4.13g
21mm
Sellwood 27.2; Sunrise 294; Shore 86.
4 commentsMat07/17/19 at 16:45Randygeki(h2): A cool addition Mat
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Roman Empire, Constantius II, Fel temp reparatio,A Soldier attacks the horsemanRIC VIII : 132
Struck A.D.350 - 355
Antioch
1 commentsXLi07/16/19 at 05:38Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Roman Empire, Constantius IICa. 348-350 AD.
SMNS
RIC 82
Ex Lanz 2017
3 commentsXLi07/16/19 at 05:37Randygeki(h2): Excellent !
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049p Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Pisidia, Antioch, SNG BN 1117-8, AE-22, ANTIOCH MENCIS CO, Mên wearing a long robe and Phrygian cap, #1049p Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Pisidia, Antioch, SNG BN 1117-8, AE-22, ANTIOCH MENCIS CO, Mên wearing a long robe and Phrygian cap, #1
avers: IMP CAES SEP SEV PER A, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left.
reverse: ANTIOCH MENCIS CO, Mên (Lunus), wearing a long robe and Phrygian cap, crescent on the left shoulder, standing slightly right, left foot resting on bucranium, holding Nike with the trophy in left hand and spear in right, rooster at foot left.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 22,0mm, weight: 5,25g, axis: 0h,
mint: Pisidia, Antioch, date: 193-211 A.D.,
ref: SNG BN 1117-8, Krzyźanowska obv. die XIX.
Q-001
3 commentsquadrans07/01/19 at 05:50Randygeki(h2): Sweet!
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Justinian I (527 - 565 A.D.)Æ Follis
O: DN ISTINI-ANVS PP AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger and a shield.
R: Large M, cross above, ANNO left, regnal year XXXI right, G ( = officina 3 ) below, THEUP in ex.
Theoupolis - Antiochia 
18.64g
32mm
SB 220
2 commentsMat06/29/19 at 03:32Randygeki(h2): Cool addition
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RIC 0539 (V) variant Domitian denariusCAES AV DOMIT COS II
Laureate head right

Domitian on horse left; right hand raised, sceptre in left

Rome? 73 CE

3.34g

RIC 539 Vespasian (R2) variant?: Missing G and F in legend.

Ex-Barakat

Stylistically this coin resembles some others of this type but without the legend errors. The fabric is similar to those from Antioch. Is this an ancient imitation or perhaps an apprentice cut the legend? Or is it an unknown type from Antioch?
5 commentsJay GT406/29/19 at 00:19Randygeki(h2): Sweet
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Nero (54 - 68 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: NEΡΩ KΛAY KAIS SEBA GEP AVTO, laureate head right.
R: NEO AGAQ DAIM, Agathodaemon serpent, coiled with head up, holding poppies and grain ears, L ς (date) to right. Year 6.
23mm
13.11g
Milne 203; Emmett 106.6 (R4) ; RPC 5260

The Agathodaemon was a good spirit/demon that was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.
He had the shape of a serpent with a human head.
The Greek inscription on the reverse of this coin shows that this is the "neo" or "new" agathodaemon serpent, or, in other words, the new good spirit (of rule by Nero).

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8 commentsMat06/26/19 at 06:12Randygeki(h2): Great portrait on this one Mat
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Pergamon, Mysia (133 - 67 B.C)AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm
O:  Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a snake emerges, all within wreath of ivy with berries.
R: Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; above, ME, prytaneis monogram, and A (controls), (Pergamon monogram) to left, serpent-entwined thyrsos to right.
11.36g
26mm
Kleiner, Hoard 40; SNG BN 1744

Ex. Glenn Schinke, March 1995
4 commentsMat06/26/19 at 06:11Randygeki(h2): Cool
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RIC 0554 (V) TitusT CAES IMP VESP CENS
Laureate bust right

PONTIF MAXIM
Vespasian seated right on curule chair, with sceptre and branch

Rome, 73 CE

RIC 554 (R) (Vespasian) A mule with reverse type of Vespasian

3.03g

Ex-Barakat
7 commentsJay GT406/21/19 at 00:52Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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RIC 1132 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 24.45g
Lyon mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.; globe at point of bust
Rev: CAESAR AVG F DES IMP AVG F COS DES II; S C in exergue; Titus and Domitian stg. front, each with spear and parazonium
RIC 1132 (R). BMC 799. BNC -.
Acquired from Romae Aeternae, June 2019.

An iconic dynastic sestertius struck during Vespasian's great bronze issue of 71. The type was struck both at Rome and Lyon (ancient Lugdunum) and announced Vespasian's intention to found a dynasty. Mattingly in BMCRE II calls it a 'famous' type placing the figures on the reverse as Titus on the left and Domitian on the right. While that is a conventional numismatic placement for the two Caesares, here we see the figure on the right holding a parazonium an attribute of an imperator, which of the two could only be Titus. Conversely, the figure on the left is holding something smaller (a roll?) that does not appear to be a parazonium, despite the above RIC description. The reverse legend corresponds for this placement of the figures with the first half of the legend CAES AVG F DES for Domitian on the left, the second half IMP AVG F COS DES II for Titus on the right. The legend has caused confusion over the years with some numismatists creating the phantom title Designatus Imperator for Titus. The title COS is implied for Domitian after DES in the legend, a kind of numismatic shorthand if you will. Gunnar Seelentag attempted to clear up the matter up in Numismatic Chronicle, Vol 167 (2007), but doubts remain. Curtis Clay has proposed that the traditional view of Titus on the left and Domitian on the right is correct, pointing out that both are holding a parazonium, theorising Titus' is hidden behind his body with only the handle showing. His arguments in full can be read here: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=44488.0 The reverse type itself is fairly rare with only a handful of specimens coming to market each decade, this Lugdunese specimen is much scarcer than those from Rome. Flavian dynastic types are far more common in silver.

Fantastic style with old cabinet toning. Same reverse die as Gemini IX, lot 414.

NB: Special thanks to Curtis Clay for additional numismatic information.
7 commentsDavid Atherton06/20/19 at 21:55Randygeki(h2): Awesome coin!
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Vologases III (105–147 A.D.) (Sellwood; Shore)/Pacorus I (Assar)AR Drachm
O: Diademed bust left, wearing longer pointed, beard.
R: ⧠ΛIIΛͰΛC ⧠ΛIIΛͰΛͶ ΛͰIΛNO(V) ΛIXΛIOV (E)ΠIΦΛͶOVC (ΦI)ΛIΛΛHX(OC), Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow.
Ekbatana mint
3.75g
20mm
Sellwood 78.5 (Vologases III); Sunrise –; Shore 415 (Vologases III).
2 commentsMat06/18/19 at 04:25Randygeki(h2): Cool. I like the toning on this one
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