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Crawford 447/1, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Pompey the Great, AR DenariusRome, The Republic.
Pompey the Great & M. Terentius Varro, 49-48 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.77g; 18mm; 2h).
Mint travelling with Pompey in Greece.
Obverse: VARRO·PRO·Q; Diademed, terminal bust of Jupiter, facing right.
Reverse: Scepter flanked by dolphin and eagle; MAGN·PRO|COS in exergue.
References: Crawford 447/1a; HCRI 8; Sydenham 1033; BMCRR Spain 64; Pompeia 7; Terentia 15.
Provenance: Ex Schulman Vault Collection [Schulman Jubilee Auction 365 (22 Oct 2020), Lot 1510]; from a collection formed in 1950s-80s.
In 49 BCE, when Caesar crossed the Rubicon into Italy with his legions, Pompey was forced to flee to Greece to raise an army (his legions at the time were in Spain). This is the last coin type produced for Pompey before the decisive battle of Pharsalus in 48 BCE. Caesar’s victory in that battle would cement Caesar’s prominence in the Roman world and prompt Pompey’s flight to Egypt, where Pompey was immediately murdered by agents of the Ptolemaic royals.
This coin refers to Pompey’s imperium throughout the Roman world and his military prowess on both land and sea. Terminus was the Roman god of boundaries and boundary markers, and terminal busts were typically used as boundary markers in ancient Greece and Rome. In this case, the terminal bust alludes to the borders of the Roman empire over which Pompey had Senate-granted authority. The reverse suggests Pompey’s military successes on sea and land against Mediterranean pirates and Mithridates.
The coin was produced by M. Terentius Varro as Proquaestor. He was not likely the author of the same name, but perhaps his son or grandson.
This type is now generally assigned to a military mint with Pompey in Greece. However, numismatists previously thought it was an earlier issue by a Spanish mint, and it is worth noting the similarity of flan fabric to other Spanish issues – particularly the way flans were chisel-cut, which is particularly visible on the reverse of this specimen at 10h, 11h and 2h. For Spanish issues with similar flan fabric, see Crawford 469/1 (Spain); Crawford 532/1 (Spain). In addition, Crawford 519/2 (uncertain Eastern mint) often shows similar fabric.
Carausius09/25/22 at 19:28SRukke: Fantastic!!!
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 520aSeptimius Severus AR denarius
3.69g, 19.0mm, 0 degrees, Laodicea mint, 198-202 CE.
Attribution: RIC IVa 520a Cohen 798. BMCRE 289.
O: L SEP SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right.
R: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS, in oak wreath.
1 example in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.104.
Ex-CNG eAuction 493 (9 June 2021) Lot 602, ex-ROMA Numismatics, Auction XII (29 Sept 2016) Lot 835.Ron C206/19/21 at 05:19SRukke: Very nice
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RIC 0909 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]Æ Dupondius, 11.37g
Rome mint, 76 AD
Obv: T CAESAR IMP COS V; Head of Titus, radiate, bearded, r.
Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA; S C in field; Felicitas stg. l., with caduceus and cornucopiae
RIC 909 (R). BMC -. BNC 761.
Ex eBay, 27 May 2021. Ex CNG Triton X, 7 January 2007, lot 1565 (part). Ex Henry Chitwood Collection.
This Felicitas reverse was one of the most common types on the middle bronze of Vespasian's reign. Struck for all the three Flavians, it symbolises the abundance and prosperity the Flavian house has brought to the empire. This Titus Caesar dupondius was produced at a time when Vespasian's bronze production was winding down at Rome. Missing from the BM's collection.David Atherton06/05/21 at 06:17SRukke: Great obverse
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RIC 422 DomitianÆ As, 10.33g
Rome mint, 85 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER P P; Head of Domitian, laureate, r., with aegis
Rev: VICTORIAE AVGVSTI; S C in field; Victory stg. l., inscribing shield set on trophy to l., and holding palm
RIC 422 (R2). BMC 367. BNC 389.
Ex Ancient Treasures, eBay, 28 February 2021.
The senatorial mint introduced new Germania Capta reverse designs for the bronze issues in 85 AD. Among them was this Victory inscribing shield type which was struck somewhat commonly for the dupondii and sparingly for the asses. The motif was borrowed, albeit with some minor modifications, from Vespasian's coinage. This As from the third and last bronze issue of 85 is exceedingly rare, perhaps owing to the short window of time at the end of the year prior to Domitian becoming COS XII on 1 January 86.
NB: I believe this seemingly generic Victory type to be part of the Germania Capta issues because of the commemorative 'Germanic' character of the bronze issues in which it was struck. Also, the trophy design is identical to the one used on the Germania Capta sestertii. David Atherton03/27/21 at 05:28SRukke: Nice.
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32. Myrina.Tetradrachm, ca 160 - 150 BC, minted in Myrina.
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo of Grynion.
Reverse: ΜΥΡΙΝΑΙΩΝ / Apollo standing, holding patera and laurel branch with fillets, omphalos and amphora at his feet; all within laurel wreath. Monogram at left.
16.49 gm., 32 mm.
Sacks #20 . 20g.
See K.S. Sacks, "The Wreathed Coins of Aeolian Myrina," ANS Museum Notes #30 (1985), p. 1-43.
According to Sacks' classification, the monogram makes this issue #20. The obverse die is also #20. A coin with these two dies is pictured as 20 . 20g on plate #7. The identifying features of the obverse die are the "4'th strand of hair" (actually a die flaw) up under Apollo's jaw and the several cracks in the die.Callimachus12/08/20 at 03:57SRukke: Incredible coin.
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RIC 0680 (V) Domitian denariusCAES AVG F DOMIT COS II
Laureate head of Domitian right
No legend
Domitian on horseback prancing left, right hand raised, holding human-headed (helmet) sceptre in left
Rome 73 CE
3.40g
RIC 680 Vespasian (C); Sear 2627
Ex-CNG eAuction 478 lot 395; Ex-Benito collection Ramon Saenz Heredia y Alonso
The reverse depicts Domitian participating in the Judaea Capta triumph of 71 A.D. He is, as Josephus described him, riding alongside in magnificent apparel and mounted on a horse that was itself a site worth seeing.Jay GT411/04/20 at 01:23SRukke: Nice one.
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Theodosius II. Constantinopolis Enthroned Solidus of Constantinople.Roman Empire. Theodosius II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus (4.50 gm, 21.7mm, 6h) of Constantinople, 443-450. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, with spear and shield, DN THEODOSIVS 'P'F'AVG. / Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding globus cruciger & sceptre, shield at side, foot on prow, star to left, IMP XXXXII COS XVII PP, ex: COM OB. EF. CNG Auction 61 #2146. RIC X p.263 #314; Depeyrot p.255 #84/1; DOC 410-25; MIRB 33; SRCV V #21140.Anaximander10/02/20 at 04:26SRukke: Beautiful coin
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RIC 0854Domitian AR Cistophorus 95 CE
(26mm 6h)
Obv: laureate head of Domitian right; IMP CAES DOMITIANVS
Rev: Distyle temple inscribed ROM ET AVG containing figure of Augustus, standing facing, spear in right hand, being crowned with right hand by female figure of Roma (on right), cornucopia in left hand
RIC 854
2020 September 9-10 Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction #232037 Lot #62175
orfew09/16/20 at 03:39SRukke: Nice.
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Italian States. Venice. Grosso. Reniero ZenoCNI VII 15; Papadopoli 1.15; Paolucci _; Biaggi _
AR Grosso (0.965 fineness; 2.178 g.), struck under 45th Dodge Reniero Zeno (1252-1268); 2.02 g., 20.04 mm. max., 180°
Obv.: • RA • GENO • - • S • M • VENETI •, Doge and St. Mark standing facing, holding banner between them, D / V / X in center.
Rev.: Barred IC-XC across field, Christ enthroned facing, pellet between feet.Stkp09/14/20 at 07:02SRukke: Very nice
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Valerian II. Jovi Crescenti Antoninianus of Rome.Roman Empire. Valerian II. 256-258 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.52 gm, 23.3mm, 7h) of Rome, 256-257 AD. Radiate and draped bust right, P C L VALERIAVNVS NOB CAES. / Jupiter as child seated left on goat facing right, hand raised, IOVI CRESCENTI. Good VF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction 23 #583. RIC V.1 #14; RSC IV #30; Hunter p. 1. cf SRCV III #10732 (obv legend as 10733).Anaximander09/13/20 at 20:08SRukke: Nice example
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RIC 1208 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 24.14g
Lyon mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., globe at point of bust
Rev: SALVS AVGVSTA; S C in exergue; Salus std. l. with patera and sceptre
RIC 1208 (C). BMC 827. BNC 822.
Acquired from eBay, April 2020. Ex Pegasi Auction 42, 12 November 2019, lot 488. Formerly in NGC holder 5872968-004, grade 'Ch F', strike 5/5, surface 3/5.
In 77-78 Lugdunum (modern Lyon) after a hiatus of several years struck a decently sized issue of bronze coinage, presumably to address a shortage in the Western provinces. The types copy those common to Rome and feature distinctive 'blocky' portraits. Sestertii from the issue are quite rare today, with this Salus type perhaps being the most common. According to Mattingly in BMCRE II the Salus type seen here perhaps represents 'the salvation conferred by the imperial system'. Salus here symbolises the health and welfare of the Roman state, not the person of the emperor himself.
Fine Lugdunese style portrait in good metal.David Atherton04/25/20 at 06:27SRukke: Very interesting portrait. Nice.
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RIC 0199 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 25.22g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: S C in field; Mars adv. r., with trophy and spear
RIC 199 (C2). BMC 777. BNC 539.
Acquired from Incitatus Coins, April 2020. Ex Noonans Auction 171, 17 September 2019, lot 153 (part).
Struck during the great bronze issue of 71, this reverse features the standard Mars as a 'heroic nude', similar to the same type struck on the denarius. Mars here can best be interpreted as a triumphal type, likely based on a cult image.
Nice style with planchet flaw on reverse.David Atherton04/25/20 at 06:26SRukke: Nice
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RIC 108 DomitianÆ Dupondius, 13.37g
Rome mint, 82 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M; Head of Domitian, radiate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P; S C in field; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear; shield at her l. side
RIC 108 (C2). BMC 278. BNC 288.
Acquired from Incitatus Coins, March 2020.
Minerva was a popular type on Domitian's early bronze. This variant struck in 82 showing Minerva with thunderbolt and shield would later become one of the standard types for the denarius the following year. It is likely based on a cult image of the goddess.
A handsome coin in fine style.David Atherton04/03/20 at 22:32SRukke: Great portrait.
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Roman Empire, Elagabalus AR Antoninianus 'SALVS ANTONINI AVG' Roman Empire
Emperor Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD) Silver Antoninianus.
Rome Mint.
obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS - Radiate bust of the Emperor right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: SALVS ANTONINI AUG - Salus standing facing right, holding snake, which she feeds from patera held in other hand.
5.20 Gramsrexesq04/02/20 at 03:23SRukke: Very nice coin
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RIC 1402 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.16g
Ephesus mint, 69-70 AD
Obv: IMP•CAES VESPAS•AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS; Heads of Titus, bare, r., and Domitian, bare, l., confronting; Φ in r. field
RIC 1402 (R3). BMC-. RSC-. RPC 810 (0 Spec.). BNC-.
Acquired from Kölner, February 2020.
Ephesus struck a small series of denarii for Vespasian between 69 and 74. The issue is divided into groups based on evolving legends and mint marks. The same stock reverse types were repeated throughout the series, with the dynastic types perhaps being the scarcest. This is a second known example of the Ephesian Group 2 confronting heads dynastic type with the Φ mint mark in right field. The other specimen (Munzhandlung Basel 6, 18 March 1936, lot 1619) is from the same die pair but in much poorer condition. This is the first Ephesian issue to strike this particular dynastic type which copies a contemporaneous one from Rome. These early issues are undated but likely were produced in either late 69 or early 70 soon after Vespasian's accession. The Ephesian denarii were often engraved in very fine style and are highly desired by collectors for that reason. Unusually for Ephesus, this specimen has spacing dots on the obverse. Also, this coin is an obverse die match with my RIC 1406 from the same issue.
Aside from the extreme rarity, I was attracted to this coin because of the portraits. On the obverse Vespasian is presented as an old middle age man while the reverse features Titus and Domitian as virile young men looking almost like teenage boys. The obverse advertises experience and a steady hand while the reverse promises an energetic and bright future. A perfect dynastic message.
Struck on a tight flan in superb style.David Atherton03/29/20 at 01:45SRukke: Simply beautiful.
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RIC 0786 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV - Laureate head of Domitian right
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P - Maia advancing left, with dove and caduceus
AR/Denarius (19,18 mm 2,941 g 6h) Struck in Rome 95-96 A.D.
RIC 786 (R2), RSC 295, BMCRE 237A ("*" in my printed copy), BNF unlisted
ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 87 Lot 519FlaviusDomitianus03/29/20 at 01:34SRukke: Very nice. Congrats
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Trajan Decius RPC Volume: IX №: 634 AE 19.82-19.97mm 3.7g
OBV :: ΑΥΤ Κ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΔƐΚΙΟϹ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust seen from rear
REV :: ƐΦƐϹΙΩΝ; temple with four columns enclosing statue of Artemis of Ephesus,
EX :: none
minted in Ephesus, Ionia
REF RPC Volume: IX №: 634 , Karwiese 981 ( 8 specimens listed )
Purchased 02/2020Johnny02/29/20 at 08:52SRukke: Love temple coins.
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RIC 0387 Domitian AsIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P
Laureate head right with Aegis
SC
Mars advancing left with Victory and trophy
Rome, 85 CE
13.67g
RIC 387 (C)
Holed in antiquity and plugged in the late 19th century?
Ex-Manfred Olding 2019 n 184; Ex-Sammlung Heynen 1976;Ex-Paul Schürer (1890-1976); Ex-Fritz Reusing (1874-1956)
Comes with old tag probably from Heynen or Schürer. Olding tag incorrectly attributed to RIC 420 (different ending to legend)
Reusing was a German portrait painter of the early 20th Century whose portraits included Richard Strauss, Igor Strawinsky, Max Planck, and Albert Einstein. After Reusing's death his nephew Paul Schürer inherited and curated the collection. Heynen was a friend of Reusing's, and at an earlier date had evidently sold or exchanged or given a substantial number of coins to Reusing, this being one of those coins!
Thanks to David Atherton and Curtis Clay for the brief biography and info.Jay GT402/08/20 at 03:52SRukke: Beautiful coin.
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Olbia, Skythia300 – 275 B.C.
Bronze
9.56 gm, 22 mm
Obv.: Horned and bearded head of river god Borysthenes left.
Rev.: Axe and bow in gorytos, ΟΛΒΙΟ upwards to right, MOI to left
SNG BM Black Sea 506 (same rev. die);
cf. HGC 3.2, 1887;
Sear 1685; BMC 3, 10;
[Frolova & Abramzon 1025 var.]
from the William Stancomb Collection
Jaimelai01/26/20 at 05:56SRukke: Great portrait.
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Herakleia, Lucania281-278 BC
AR Drachm (16.5mm, 3.82g)
O: Head of Athena, three-quarters facing right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Scylla throwing stone; Φ behind.
R: Owl with wings closed, standing right on olive branch; club to right, |-HPAKΛEIΩN above, ΣΩΣI to left.
Van Keuren 114; HGC I, 999; HN Italy 1411
Scarce
ex NAC
The colony of Herakleia was a joint venture between the cities of Taras and Thurii, founded in 432 BC and intended to encourage peace between the two embattled polis’ and show a united front against the indigenous tribes of southern Italy. To this end Herakleia became the center of the newly formed Italiote League, probably around 380. This alliance consisted of emissaries from the Greek cities of Kroton, Metapontum, Velia, Thurii, and most notably Taras.
A century later, the period of this coin, Pyrrhus defeated the Roman Consul Laevinius near here, causing the Romans to try a different strategy. A political treaty was struck in 278, granting very favorable terms to the Greek city, and Herakleia became an ally of Rome. As a result the headquarters of the Italiote League was moved to Taras.Enodia12/15/17 at 00:35SRukke: Beautiful style
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Vespasian Lydia Sardes Civic Issue HeraklesVespasian, Lydia, Sardes, civic issue, 69 - 79, AE15, Pseudo-autonomousRPC II 1310
OBV: CAPDIANWN, Laureate bust of Hercules right, lion skin on shoulders
REV: CAPDIANWN, Hercules standing right, leaning on club, lion skin in right hand
SRukke12/12/17 at 03:00SRukke: Corrected, thank you
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.38.24 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 13.93g, 27.48mm, 180°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKO - POLITWN PROC ICTRON
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l.,
holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in outstretched r. hand rudder set on globe
ref. a) nicht in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4086
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.38.24 (plate coin)
VF/about VF, rev. with some corrosionJochen01/16/17 at 04:42SRukke: Beautiful coin.
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Cr. 433/1, Republic, 42 BC, M. Junius BrutusM. Junius Brutus
AR Denarius, 42BC, Rome
Obv.: LIBERTAS, Head of Libertas right.
Rev.: BRVTVS, Consul L. Junius Brutus walking left between two lictors, carrying fasces over shoulder; accensus to left.
Ag, 19mm, 3.87g
Ref.: Crawford 433/1
Ex Münzkabinett Heinrich
Ex Gitbud & Naumann, auction 39, lot 826shanxi12/09/16 at 03:49SRukke: Really nice.
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RIC 0596 Domitian DenariusIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII
laureate head right.
COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC
herald advancing left, wearing feathered cap, holding wand with right hand and shield with left.
Rome mint.
Struck 14 September-31 December 88 AD
3.5g
RIC II 596 (C2); BMCRE 131-2; BN 120-1; RSC 76/77.
Ex-Tom VossenJay GT412/09/16 at 03:47SRukke: Nice one.
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Elymais -- Orodes II., 1st half of 2nd cent. AD,AE dr., 3,59gr., 14,47mm;
Van’t Haaff 13.1.1-2, Alram 478var.;
mint: ? ; axis: 12h
obv.: bare-headed, facing, w/2-strand , diadem, 1 loop and ribbons; emblem in center of top hair, large, grape like bunch of hair on either side, the vertical lines of dots pointing upward, mustache, med.-long beard; double necklace; in right field anchor w/2 crossbars, crescent w/ pellet above, traces of border above crescent;
rev: radiate (?) bust of Belos w/2 horns, side bunches; Aramaic or Pahlavi legend around rim meaning King Orodes son of Orodes;
ex: J. Elsen, BEL.
Schatz12/09/16 at 03:46SRukke: Nice
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01 Constantius IIDN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Constantius II pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO soldier spearing Horseman, Two braids, reaching
ALEΔ in ex. Γ in left field
Alexandria 72 var.Randygeki(h2)12/09/16 at 03:42SRukke: Beautiful coin.
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DIADUMENIANDIADUMENIAN (Caesar, 217-218). Denarius. 2.53 g. 20mm, Rome mint.
O: M OPEL DIADVMENIAN CAES, Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Diadumenian standing left, holding baton; two signa to right.
-RIC 107.
1st emission of Macrinus, AD 217, only three examples in the Reka Devnia hoard.
Diadumenian's three main types as Caesar exactly correspond to Macrinus' three issues, which for their part can be approximately dated on the basis of the titles they bear and their volumes of issue as revealed by the Reka Devnia hoard. So Diadumenian's dates derive from those estimated for Macrinus.
Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus was born in 208. According to Aelius Lampridius, quoted below, the boy was so named because he was born with a diadem formed by a rolled caul.
“Now let us proceed to the omens predicting his imperial power — which are marvellous enough in the case of others, but in his case beyond the usual wont. 4 On the day of his birth, his father, who then chanced to be steward of the greater treasury, was inspecting the purple robes, and those which he approved as being brighter in hue he ordered to be carried into a certain chamber, in which two hours later Diadumenianus was born. 2 Furthermore, whereas it usually happens that children at birth are provided by nature with a caul, which the midwives seize and sell to credulous lawyers (for it is said that this bring luck to those who plead), 3 this child, instead of a caul, had a narrow band like a diadem, so strong that it could not be broken, for the fibres were entwined in the manner of a bow-string. 4 The child, they say, was accordingly called Diadematus, but when he grew older, he was called Diadumenianus from the name of his mother's father, though the name differed little from his former appellation Diadematus.”
His father Macrinus was hailed as Augustus on April 8, 217. Dio Cassius tells us that Diadumenian was named Caesar and Prince of the Youth by the Senate in May 217 as soon as news of Macrinus' accession reached Rome. A little later, Dio continues, news arrived that Diadumenian had independently been proclaimed Caesar by the soldiers at Zeugma, as he was on his way from Antioch to join Macrinus in Mesopotamia, and that he had also assumed Caracalla's name Antoninus. Hence this first short issue of coins in Rome is with the titles Caesar and Prince of the Youth, but still without Antoninus.
When the armies of Elagabalus revolted at Emesa on May 16, 218, Macrinus traveled to the praetorian fortress at Apamaea to shore up (buy) support and to raise Diadumenian to the rank of Augustus. Still, Macrinus’ armies were defeated outside Antioch in less than a month.
10 year old Diadumenian was captured while fleeing to Zeugma and executed shortly thereafter. He reigned as Caesar for 13 months and as Augustus for less than one.
Although the Senate never confirmed Diadumenian’s title as Augustus, there is extremely rare silver (one or two pieces?) with Diadumenian as emperor. It is believed that a large issue was struck, only to be immediately recalled and melted down when the news of Macrinus’ defeat reached Rome.
Nemonater12/13/15 at 17:58SRukke: Beautiful. You beat me to the purchase on this. Gr...
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 579, Sestertius of AD 139 (Aurum Coronarium: Asia)Æ Sestertius (22.74g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS II (around) S C (in field), ASIA (in ex.) Asia, towered headdress, standing left, holding crown and anchor, prow at feet.
RIC 579 (R2); Cohen 64 (fr.40); BMCRE IV 1184; Strack 779 (listed in 6 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 41 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 4150
ex CNG, eAuction 60 (2003)
Part of a series celebrating Antoninus' remission of half of the special tax (aurum coronarium) normally levied on the provinces at the time of the accession of an emperor.Charles S11/07/14 at 11:04Romanorvm: Beautiful portrait.
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Lucilla (164 - 182 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: LVCILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right.
R: IVNONI LVCINAE Juno seated left, holding flower and infant.
3.2g
19mm
RIC M. Aurelius 770. C. 36. BMC M. Aurelius 342
Ex. Goldberg Auctions, Sept. 22, 2013, Sale 75 Lot 2706 (part of)Mat01/01/14 at 01:56Romanorvm: Nice one.
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RIC 764 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.51g
Rome mint, 93-94 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with spear (M4)
RIC 764 (C3). BMC 220. RSC 282. BNC 195.
Ex Solidus, eBay, 3 December 2013.
The early 90s was a period when large numbers of denarii were struck, probably the largest issues of the reign. Although this is a very common coin it is in uncommonly fine style and condition. There were many hurriedly prepared dies struck during this time, fortunately this is one of the better ones.
A wonderful coin in hand.David Atherton12/25/13 at 04:54Romanorvm: Very nice. Love the reverse.
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064 - Septimius Severus denarius - II CO - BONI EVENTVC - RIC -Obv:– IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG II CO, laureate head right
Rev:– BONI EVENTVC, Fides standing left holding basket of fruit and corn ears
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 194
Reference:– BMCRE -. RIC -. RSC -.maridvnvm11/17/13 at 03:02Romanorvm: Great example. Unusual portrait, I like it.
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Augustus Carteia Tyche and NeptuneAugustus, Carteia Spain, AE Semis, 27 BC - 14 AD, 21.36mm, 7.2g, RPC I 122, Villaronga 71, Burgos 662,
OBV: CARTEIA, Turreted bust of Tyche right
REV: D D, Neptune standing left, foot on rock, holding dolphin and trident
The Latin colony of Carteia was founded in 171 B.C. In 27 B.C., when Augustus had become emperor, Hispania Ulterior was divided into Baetica (modern Andalusia) and Lusitania (modern Portugal, Extremadura, and part of Castilla-León). Cantabria and Basque country were also added to Hispania Citerior.SRukke11/16/13 at 03:43Romanorvm: It's a rock. Forum has a similar coin too.
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026 Nerva (96-98 A.D.), RIC II 019, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, #2026 Nerva (96-98 A.D.), RIC II 019, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, #2
avers: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, Laureate head right.
reverse: LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, holding cap and staff.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17-18mm, weight:3,36g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: A.D., ref: RIC II 19, p-, C-,
Q-002quadrans09/07/13 at 15:53Romanorvm: Great portrait.
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Elagabalus Nemesis NicopolisElagabalus, Nicopolis, 218 - 222 AD, 25.95mm, 10.9g, Similar to Varbanov 4045 but with cornucopia
Obverse: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, radiate, draped cuirassed bust right
Reverse: ΥΠ ΝΟΒΙΟΥ ΡΟΥΦΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙ TΩΝΠΡΟC ΙCΤΡΟΝ, Nemesis standing left,
holding scales and cornucopia, wheel at feet
HrHJ (2012) 8.26.35.8
SRukke06/06/13 at 00:59Romanorvm: Thank you
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Lucius Verus AR Denarius. _9743Lucius Verus Denarius. L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate head right / TR P IIII IMP II COS II, Mars standing right holding spear and leaning on shield. RIC 516, RSC 230. Sear'88 #1540Antonivs Protti02/25/13 at 01:55Romanorvm: Nice one.
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P. Satrienus, DenariusRome mint, 77 BC
Head of helmeted Mars right, XXX behind
ROMA, She wolf passing left, [P] SATRI[E/NUS] at exergue
3.79 gr
Ref : RCV #319, RSC, Satriena # 1Potator II01/17/13 at 23:57Romanorvm: Nice reverse.
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Vespasian-denarius ancient immitationIMI CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII
laureate head right
PONTIF MAXIM
Vespasian seated right, holding scepter and branch.
2.59 g
18.8 mm
Rome
72-73 AD
RIC -; RSC 388; BMCRE p.12
Ex-Vcoins Auction, Ex-Imperial coins
Some insight why this may not be official from Curtis Clay:
1. For mint mules the obv. and rev. should belong to either the same issue or to immediately successive issues. But on Jay's coin the obv. is of 72-early 73 (COS IIII without CENS), but the PONTIF MAXIM rev. is not otherwise known with that COS IIII obv. legend, nor with the next legend with COS IIII CEN, nor with the legend after that with just CEN and still clockwise, but only with the third obv. legend thereafter, namely CEN but counterclockwise. That rev. type is probably of 74 AD, since at its last stage it occurs with a legend specifically dated to 74, PON MAX TR P COS V. Obv. of 72-early 73, rev. of 74: that's a combination that the official mint was unlikely to produce.
2. IMI for IMP in obv. legend, an error that an official engraver was unlikely to make.Jay GT412/29/12 at 22:30Romanorvm: I like it.
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Philip I SestertiusIMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
Laureate bust right
VICTORIA AVG SC
Victory advancing right holding wreath and palm
17.1g
Rome
244-5 AD
RIC 192a
Sear 9021
ex-Tater's
SOLD Forum Auction April 2019Jay GT412/29/12 at 22:30Romanorvm: Beautiful high relief.
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Ptolemy XII or Cleopatra VII TetradrachmPtolemy XII (80-58 BC) or Cleopatra VII
AR Tetradrachm
Diademed head of Ptolemy I right
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Eagle on thunderbolt left.
year (L) IH = 18 (=64-63 BC or 34-33 BC), PA to right
Listed as Alexandria mint, though the "PA" to the right suggests it was minted in Paphos, Cyprus.
SNG Cop-389
13.49g
Ex-ANE
IH is year 18 and in this context it is ambiguous - either 64BC (modern scholars like Morkholm, Noeske, etc.) or 34BC (Svoronos).
Hence this issue is either Ptolemy XII (modern interpretation) or Cleopatra VII ruling with Ptolemy XIV, Ptolemy XV or Ptolemy XVI (Svoronos interpretation).Jay GT412/29/12 at 22:29Romanorvm: I like these.
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ClaudiusClaudius Denarius. Struck 41/2 AD. Rome mint. (19mm 3.51g) TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P, laureate head right / PACI AVGVSTAE, Nemesis walking right, holding caduceus in left hand, serpent before. RIC 10
What a difficult coin to photograph! Much better in hand.Nemonater12/21/12 at 01:13Romanorvm: Beautiful.
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Akarnania, Leukas. AR Stater.Circa 320-280 B.C. (22mm., 8.58g., 6h). BCD Akarnania 269 var. (no monogram). SNG Copenhagen 357 var. (same). Pegasi 134. Obverse Pegasos left, lambda below. Reverse helmeted head of Athena left, monogram below, lambda before stylis. EF, toned.
Ex Sukenik Collection
Ex CNGJason T12/21/12 at 01:12Romanorvm: Beautiful coin. I have the same one.
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Lysimachus king of Thracia AE20, SNG Cop1149-51, Lion OBV: Helmeted head of Athena right
REV: BASILEWS LUSIMACOU, above and beneath lion running right, small caduceus, spearhead below
6.1g, 20mm
Minted at Uncertain mint, Thrace, 305-281 BCLegatus12/17/12 at 02:50Romanorvm: Nice.
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HadrianRome Mint, 118 AD, 3.35g. O: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust right with drapery over shoulder; R: VOT PVB in field, PM TR P COS III dot, Pietas standing right, raising both hands in prayer. RIC-141; RSC 1477.Nemonater12/01/12 at 23:13Romanorvm: Very nice. Great portrait.
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IONIA, Ephesos
PB Tessera (17mm, 3.13 g)
Bearded male head right (Herakles?)
Blank
Gülbay & Kireç – (but cf. 213-4, for other bearded males)Ardatirion09/30/12 at 04:08Romanorvm: Are you sure?
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Julia Maesa, RIC 249 (clashed dies)Julia Maesa, AD 218-224 or 225
struck AD 218-220
obv. IVLIA MAESA AVG
Bust, draped, r.
rev. FECVNDITAS AVG
Fecunditas stg. l., extends hand over child l. and holding cornucopiae in l. arm
RIC IV/2, 249; C.8; Sear 7749
A superb coin with choice old toning. The strange phenomena on the reverse is caused by 'clashed dies', that is a struck without a flan between. So a faint, depressed (and reversed) outline of the portrait and several letters surround the figure of Felicitas can be seen.
The other possibility, a 'restruck brockage', is doubted by all specialists.
Jochen07/29/12 at 01:30Romanorvm: Interesting reverse.
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Cn. Plancius - Plancia-1ROMAN REPUBLIC Cn. Plancius. 55 BC. AR Denarius (3.88 gm - 18.51 mm). Head of Macedonia right wearing causia (felt hat). CN•PLANCIVS before, AED•CVR•S•C (aedile curele, senatus consulto) behind; Reverse agrimi standing right, bow and quiver behind. Cr432/1; Syd 933; Plancia-1; SRCV 396Bud Stewart06/03/12 at 01:25Romanorvm: Interesting example.
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Hadrian Serapis TetradrachmHadrian, Billon tetradrachm, Alexandria Egypt, Regnal year 19, 134 - 135 AD, 24mm, 12.6g, Köln 1150; Milne 1445, Emmett 889, Geissen 1150; cf. Dattari 1465,
OBV: AVT KAIC TRAIAN AΔΡIANOC CEB, laureate head of Hadrian left
REV: L.ENN EAK·Î”, draped bust of Serapis right, wearing taenia, kalathos on head
SCARCE
SRukke05/30/12 at 01:14Romanorvm: 12.6g just added.
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CorinthiaObv: Pegasos flying left, koppa below.
Rev: Head of Athena facing left, wearing a Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, Δ below chin, I (unstruck) and Artemis advancing left carrying a torch.
Silver Stater, Corinth mint, 345 - 307 BC
8.4 grams, 20.8 mm, 0°
GCV 2631, Ravel 1076
Ex: FORVMMatt Inglima05/13/12 at 02:43Romanorvm: Nice stater
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Ptolemy VI Philometor Silver Tetradrachm
Alexandria mint
Struck c. 170-164 B.C.
27mm 14.2g
Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis.
Rev: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt.
Svoronos 1489; SNG Copenhagen 265
--NEW PHOTO--mihali8405/10/12 at 01:52Romanorvm: Absolutely beautiful coin. And silver isn't al...
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Caracalla / Salus212 AD
AR Denarius (18mm, 2.83g)
O: Laureate head right; ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT.
R: Salus seated left, feeding snake from patera and holding cornucopia; PM TR P XV COS III P P.
RSC 206 / RIC 196 / BMC 45 / Sear 6826
ex Jack H. BeymerEnodia05/09/12 at 20:24Romanorvm: Great coin.
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Julian II 'The Philosopher' (as Augustus)361-363 AD
AE3 (19.8mm, 3.12g)
O: Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding shield and spear; DN FL CL JVLIANVS AVG.
R: VOT X MVLT XX in four lines within wreath; NIK[A] below.
Nicomedia mint, officina A.
RIC VIII Nicomedia, 123; ERIC II Julian 422; Elmer 132; Sear 4074v
Some smoothing, re-patinated.
ex Nemesis Ancients
"The end and aim of the Cynic philosophy, as indeed of every philosophy, is happiness, but happiness that consists in living according to nature, and not according to the opinions of the multitude. "
~ JulianEnodia05/09/12 at 20:24Romanorvm: Nice one.
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Trajan, 98 - 117 ADObv: IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM TRP, laureate, draped bust of Trajan facing right.
Rev: COS VI PP SPQR, Trajan's Column, standing on a square base with two eagles, column surmounted by a statue of Trajan standing left, holding a scepter and extending right hand.
Silver Denarius, Rome mint, 115 AD
3.2 grams, 20 mm, 180°
RIC II 307, RSC 115, S3135, VM 14/6Matt Inglima04/23/12 at 02:50Romanorvm: And the column still stands today. Nice.
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Septimius Severus, VictorySeptimius Severus 193-211 AD
Emesa Mint
IMP CAEL SEP SEV-PERT AVG COS II
Laureate head right
VI-CT-OR AVG
Victory advancing right with a trophy held in both hands
Ar Denarius; 2.65g; 17-18mm
RIC IV 423; BMCRE 393 note; RSC 696; SEV-311 arizonarobin04/23/12 at 02:49Romanorvm: Very nice.
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Trajan Decius AE Double Sestertius - RIC 115cAE double sestertius.
Rome, 250 AD.
OBV: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right, drapery on far shoulder.
Rx - FELICITAS SAECVLI, Felicitas standing left with long caduceus & cornucopiae, SC in fields.
CONDITION: aVF/F
Cohen 40, RIC 115c, RCV 9395.
34.5mm, 21.3g
Recycled photo.cliff_marsland04/22/12 at 01:01Romanorvm: Interesting portrait. Neat.
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M. Sergius Silus - Sergia-1ROMAN REPUBLIC AR Denarius M. Sergius Silus Rome 116-115 B.C. (3,89 gm). Helmeted head of Roma right, EX•S•C before, ROMA and X (XVI ligate) behind. Helmeted horseman galloping left, holding sword and severed head in left hand, Q below horse’s forelegs, M SERGI below, SILVS in ex, Syd 534, Cr286/1, Sear 163. RSC I Sergia-1Bud Stewart04/21/12 at 06:50Romanorvm: One of my favorites in my collection. Nice.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Valerius Flaccus - Victory & Mars - 108BC - AR DenariusObv: Winged and dr. bust of Victory r. XVI monogram below chin
Rev: Mars walking l., holding spear and trophy, apex (flamen's cap) on l., corn-ear on r. " L VALERI / FLACCI" on l.
3.90g - 18mm - S.183
A breaking with tradition. One of the early coins that depart from the well established Roma - chariot type.
Victory, a goddess of her time? Mars, the male body beautifull? Religion and food as well.04/21/12 at 05:08Romanorvm: Beautiful coin.
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Cnaeus Cornelius LentulusObv: Helmeted bust of Mars facing right, viewed from behind, holding a spear and a parazonium, the strap of which is visible over his right shoulder.
Rev: Victory in biga right, holding the reins and raising a laurel wreath, CN LENTVL in exergue.
Silver Denarius, Rome mint, 88 BC
4.01 grams, 20 mm, 180°
RSC Cornelia 50, S254
Ex: FORVMMatt Inglima04/21/12 at 05:06Romanorvm: Great Republican.
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Thessaly, Larissa, AE2222mm, 8.31g
obv: head of Larissa, facing slightly left
rev: ΛAΡI Σ [AIΩN]; bridled horse trotting right, ear of grain belowareich04/15/12 at 23:52Romanorvm: Great reverse.
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Marcus Junius BrutusObv: LIBERTAS, head of Libertas with her hair in a bun, facing left.
Notice the interesting placement of the banker's mark by Libertas' eye. It almost gives the illusion that she is weeping. But for whom?
Rev: Lucius Junius Brutus (consul 509 BC) walking in procession left, between two lictors (official bodyguards) carrying axes, preceded by an accensus (public official who saw to civic functions), BRVTVS in exergue.
Footnote: A decade after he issued this denarius Marcus Junius Brutus' name would go down in infamy as the main conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar. His actions would plunge Rome into turmoil that would last for many years. Brutus' deep Republican sentiments are displayed in this issue honoring his illustrious ancestor Lucius Junius Brutus who deposed Tarquinius Superbus, the last Etruscan King of Rome, in 509 BC and established the Republic.
Silver Denarius, Rome mint, 54 BC
4 grams, 19 mm, 270°
RSC Junia 31, S397Matt Inglima04/15/12 at 23:32Romanorvm: Nice.
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Caius Licinius MacerObv: Diademed bust of Apollo facing left, viewed from behind, brandishing a thunderbolt, a cloak is draped over his left shoulder.
Rev: Minerva in quadriga galloping right, brandishing a spear and holding the reins and a shield; C LICINIVS L. F. / MACER, in exergue.
Notice the double (triple?) strike on the reverse design.
Silver Denarius, Rome mint, 84 BC
4.2 grams, 19 mm, 0°
RSC Licinia 16, S274Matt Inglima04/14/12 at 03:11Romanorvm: I love multi strikes. Double struck on the obverse...
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Papal Bulla Lead Seal struck 1455Saints Peter and Paul on one side and the name of the issuing Pope on the other, in this case Pope Calistus III.
Still attached to the original Papal animal skin document (parchment) with original twine and lead seal. Signed and dated by Pope Calistus III, 1455.
These seals were struck with 2 halves with the twine between the halves. Pretty rare in this condition with all the original attachments and document. The only part missing is the red wax seal which usually depicted a fisherman. All that is left where it had been attached is a wax stain.
RARE SRukke04/12/12 at 13:17Romanorvm: An edict allowing the use of stones from an abando...
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00 - Vespasian AR Denarius - Winged CaduceusEmperor Vespasian (AD 69 - 79)
Silver Denarius, Rome Mint AD 74
obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANUS AUG - Laureate head right.
rev: PON MAX TR P COS V - Winged Caduceus.
RIC 703
rexesq04/08/12 at 02:21Romanorvm: Beautiful coin.
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T.Quinctius Flaminius.AR denarius. 126 BC. 3.93 g, 3h. Helmeted head of Roma right; flamen’s cap to left, mark of value to right below chin / The Dioskori riding right; Macedonian shield between T Q below horses. ROMA in exergue. Crawford 267/1. RSC Quinctia 2
This coin by moneyer T.Q.Flaminius celebrates the Victory of the Consul of the same name,who in the battle of Cynoscephalae (197 BC)crushed the Macedonian Phalanxs of Philip V, making the Roman Legion the most potent fighting force in the Mediterranean world.benito04/08/12 at 02:21Romanorvm: Beauty.
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Domitian RIC II, 177Domitian 81 - 96
AR - Denar, 3.62g, 18mm
Rome AD 92/93
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM PM TRP XIII
laureate head r.
rev. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P PP
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing l., holding thunderbolt in r. and
long vertical spear in l.; round shield behind her
(Minerva type 3)
RIC II, 177; C.283; BMCR. 218
EF
Note: The obv. of this coin is re-engraved from TRP XII to TRP XIII. So it is not RIC 173, but RIC 177! (from Alex, Forum's staff)
Jochen04/08/12 at 02:19Romanorvm: Nice!
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SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS Denarius, RIC 176, Trophy of ArmsOBV: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right
REV: PART MAX P M TR P VIIII, two captives seated at foot of trophy
2.86g, 19mm
Minted at Rome, 201 ADLegatus04/05/12 at 23:52Romanorvm: Great portrait.
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Thessaly, Halos, 400-344 BCAE 15 (Dichalkon?), 2.33g, 14.57mm, 315°
obv. Head of Zeus Laphystios, diademed, l.
rev. ALE - W[N]
Phrixos, nude, with waving chlamys behind, on ram flying r., hanging on horns; below 3 waves (outside the flan)
ref. Rogers 240 var.
VF
Laphystios = Devourer, an old weather and storm god. The city of Halos was founded by Athamas. When he should sacrifice his children Phrixos and Helle, their mother Nephele sent a ram to rescue them. For more information please take a look at the Mythology Thread!Jochen04/05/12 at 23:51Romanorvm: Beautiful.
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RIC 1542 VespasianAR Denarius, 2.81g
Antioch mint, 70 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: VIRTVS AVGVST; Virtus stg. r., l. foot on prow with spear and parazonium
RIC 1542 (R2). BMC 499. RSC 640. RPC 1916 (5 spec.). BNC 315.
Ex G&N, eBay, 2 May 2011.
Minted at Antioch in 70 AD, this early eastern type of Vespasian is one of only two times that i know of that Virtus appears on Flavian denarii, the other type being Vespasian RIC 1379 a unique coin. Virtus here symbolizes the military prowess of the emperor on both land and sea. The type was normally popular during Roman Civil Wars, so it is not at all surprising that Vespasian issued it coming out of one.
The coin is scratched and the flan is ragged and uneven but the high profile portrait remains showing a unique Antiochene style.
David Atherton04/05/12 at 23:50Romanorvm: A great coin with excellent relief.
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GREEK, Baktrian Kingdom, Menander I, ca. 165/155-130 BC, AR Drachm - Bopearachchi Serie 16EΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤHΡΟΣ MENANΔΡΟΥ Helmeted, diademed and draped bust right. / Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa, (a Karoshthi legend ) Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding shield on outstretched arm, while hurling thunderbolt; to right PKA monogram.
Mitchiner 218b; Bopearachchi Serie 16E; SNG ANS 868 - 874; Sear 7601.
(19 mm, 2.46 g, 12h)
04/01/12 at 04:53Romanorvm: Very nice.
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Anastasius AU TremissisANASTASIUS I. 491-518 AD. AV Tremissis. DN ANASTASIUS PP AVG; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / : VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Victory walking right, head left, holding globus cruciger and wreath; */CONOB.
DOC I 10a; MIB 12; SB 8.
Tanit03/22/12 at 02:23Romanorvm: Nice. Love gold.
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Hadrian (117 - 138 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Laureate, draped bust right.
R: P M TR P-COS III, Libertas seated left, branch in right hand, vertical scepter in left
LIB PVB in exergue.
Rome
3.46g
19mm
RIC II 127 var. (bust type), RSC 903a
Rare
Published on Wildwinds!Mat02/23/12 at 23:59Romanorvm: Nice one.
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Caius FonteiusObv: Beardless, laureate Janiform head of the Dioscuri, XVI in monogram below right chin, control letter "B" below left.
Rev: A galley being rowed left with a pilot and three oarsmen inside, C• FONT above, ROMA below.
Note: This type refers to the naval exploits of Publius Fonteius Capito, who was praetor in Sardinia in 169 BC. The obverse relates to the origin of the Fonteia gens, which claimed as its founder Fontus, the son of Janus, in whose honor the Fontinalia was held on October 13.
Silver Denarius, Rome mint, c. 114 - 113 BC
3.8 grams, 20.7 mm, 315°
RSC Fonteia 1, S167Matt Inglima01/29/12 at 05:00Romanorvm: Very nice. I have one too and it's one of my f...
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Phillip the Arab AR Atoninianus C, 245-247 AD. AEQVITAS AVGG. Size: 22 mm. Weight: 4.42gr. Ref: RCV 8918 _6120
Philip I AR Antoninianus. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right / AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left with scales & cornucopia. RIC 27b, RSC 9. Antonivs Protti01/04/12 at 17:33Romanorvm: Great coin.
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068 - Geta denarius - RIC 092Obv:- P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate, bearded head right
Rev:- VICTORIAE BRIT, Victory, half-naked, standing left, holding wreath & palm.
Minted in Rome. A.D. 210-212
Reference:- RIC 92, RSC 219, BMC 68maridvnvm12/22/11 at 18:30Romanorvm: Nice one.
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Moesia inferior, Markianopolis, 26. Elagabal, HrJ (2013) 6.26.35.03 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE - AE 27, 11.82g, 26.73mm, 0°
struck under governor Julius Antonius Seleucus
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTWNEINOC (NE ligate)
laureate head r.
rev. VP IOVL ANT CELEVKOV - MARKIANOPOLITWN (2nd OV and AR ligate)
Nemesis-Aequitas, in long garment and mantle, stg. frontal, head l., holding goad in l. arm and scales in r.
hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 846 (1 ex., Copenhagen)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 1537 var. (different ligation, AMNG 846 ascribed in error to #1539)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2013) No. 6.26.35.3 (plate coin)
d) not in Pfeiffer
F+, stripped
Jochen12/18/11 at 04:28Romanorvm: Even stripped it's beautiful.
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30 denarii of the EmpireThis is a selection of 30 denarii chosen from my collection. Sometimes picking one rather than another is quite difficult. Some might have prefered something else, but this is my "today's selection"
Please, click to enlarge
Full description attribution and references of the coins are available in my different galleriesPotator II12/14/11 at 22:20Romanorvm: Very nice.
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048 - Antoninus Pius AE As - RIC 704cAE As
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head left
Rev: TR POT COS II, Knife, sprinkler, ewer, lituus, and simpulum.
Minted in Rome. A.D. 140
Reference:- RIC III 704c.maridvnvm12/02/11 at 02:17Romanorvm: Beautiful portrait.
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Antoninus Pius Sacrificial Implements AsAntoninus Pius, AE As, Rome, 140 - 144 AD, 9.88g, 27mm, RIC 704a, BMC 1379, Cohen 922
OBV: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate bust right
REV: TR P(OT COS III) S C, Sacrificial implements, SRukke12/02/11 at 02:13Romanorvm: No it should not have the P P. A mistake on my par...
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28-02 - HADRIANO (117 - 138 D.C.)AR Denario 18 mm 2.97 gr.
Anv: "IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG" - Busto laureado y vestido viendo a derecha. Visto de frente.
Rev: "PM TR P COS III" - Emperador sentado en una silla Curul, sobre una Tarima (suggestum), detrás de Él un Prefecto Pretoriano y delante en un segundo plano Liberalitas Portando un ábaco (Tessera). En la escalera un Ciudadano estante a der., vistiendo toga y recibiendo la ayuda/Congiarium (Munus). LIBERAL AVG III en exergo.
Acuñada 119 - 122 D.C.
Ceca: Roma
Referencias: RIC Vol.II #131 var Pag.355 - Cohen Vol.II #911 Pag.181 - DVM #47/12 Pag.127 - RSC Vpl.II #911a Pag.141 - St. Vol. II #71 - BMCRE III 299 Notemdelvalle11/21/11 at 00:59Romanorvm: Great coin, great scene.
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150 Antoninus PiusAntoninus Pius AE Sestertius. 157-158 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, laureate head right / TR POT XXI COS IIII, S-C in ex, Roma seated left on cuirass, foot on helmet, holding Victory and parazonium; shield behind. RIC III 979a Strack 1147 Banti 490 BMC 2036 . 27.7 g
Had to add a better pic of this one.
Randygeki(h2)11/13/11 at 03:11Romanorvm: Beautiful coin and patina.
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Phrygia, Docimeium. Gordian III AE30. Athena Alkidemos. Obv: M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ, draped laureate right.
Rev: ΔOKIMEΩN MAKEΔONΩN, Athena Alkidemos.
RPC 744
also: Dokimeum, Docimeion, Docimeium, Dokimaion, and Dokimion.ancientone11/13/11 at 03:08Romanorvm: Nice yound portrait.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius As. RIC 880v.RIC 880v. Antoninus Pius As.150-151 AD. IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. / TR POT XIIII COS IIII S-C, ANNONA AVG in ex, Annona seated left, holding corn-ears over modius, and cornucopiae. This bust type is not listed in RIC or Strack for Annona reverse, but is known to be in use at the time of mintage. (Per Curtis Clay) Very rare coin.
Coin #147
WW example coincars10011/11/11 at 02:26Romanorvm: Gorgeous coin.
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Greek Asclepius Pergamon MysiaPergamon, Mysia, 200-30 BC, AE17, 3.82 gr. Bearded head of Asklepios right / Serpent-entwined staff of Asklepios. (no legends on either side). SNG Cop 401; Lindgren I 299; de Luynes 2502; BMC 164.SRukke11/09/11 at 20:41Romanorvm: It could be but its a match to Numismatik Lanz Mün...
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Mysia, Kyzikos, hemiobol9mm, 0.33g
obv: forepart of wild boar left, tunny fish behind
rev: lion's head left, facing lion's head aboveareich11/09/11 at 01:49Romanorvm: Nice.
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150 Antoninus PiusAntoninus Pius AE Sestertius. 157-158 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, laureate head right / TR POT XXI COS IIII, S-C in ex, Roma seated left on cuirass, foot on helmet, holding Victory and parazonium; shield behind. RIC III 979a Strack 1147 Banti 490 BMC 2036 . 27.7 g
Had to add a better pic of this one.
Randygeki(h2)11/09/11 at 01:49Romanorvm: Nice coin.
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Troas, Alexandreia, civic issue, Belllinger A495 var.AE - AE 21, 6.40g, 21.46mm, 15°
struck 3rd cenrury AD
obv. AL - EX TRO
Bust of City-Goddess (Tyche), draped and wearing mural crown, r.; behind r. shoulder vexillum with
inscription CO/AV(?)
rev. COL AVG / TRO
Roman she-wolf stg. r., head l., suckling the twins Remus and Romulus
ref. Bellinger A495 var., Type 56; SNG von Aulock 1466
about VF, stripped?Jochen10/19/11 at 00:33Romanorvm: Very nice example.
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Hadrian, 117 - 138 AD Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust of Hadrian facing right, drapery on far shoulder, seen from the front.
Rev: PM TRP COS III, Pax standing left, holding an olive branch in her right hand and a scepter in her left.
Silver Denarius, Rome mint, 121 AD
3.2 grams, 19mm, 180°
RIC II 94, RSC 1140a, S3523, VM 46/14Matt Inglima10/08/11 at 16:02Romanorvm: Fantastic.
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IONIA, CHIOSCa. 190 - 84 BC
AR Drachm 19 mm 3.74 g
O: Sphinx seated left, grape bunch before
R: DERKYLOS XIOS Amphora, coruncopia to left
(magistrate Derkylos)
Mavrogordato 66, SNG Cop. 1562laney10/08/11 at 08:47Romanorvm: Beautiful!!
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