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Otho: Augustus 69ADDenomination: AR Denarius
Year: JAN-APR 69 AD
Bust: Bare head right
Obverse: IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TRP
Reverse:PAX ORBIS TERRARVM
Type: Pax standing left, holding branch and caduceus.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.33g
RIC: RIC 1, 4
Provenance: Ex Harlan Berk Bid and Buy sale November 2023, Ex Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection, Sotheby's 19-20 June, 1991, lot 711. From a collection formed in the1980s-1990s.
Translation: OB: Imperator Marcus Salvius Otho Caesar Avgvstvs Tribunicia Potestate; Emperor Marcus Salvius Otho Caesar Augustus, Tribune of the Roman people.
Translation: Rev: Pax orbis Terrarvm; The peace of the world.
Notes: Pax is roman goddess of peace. A caduceus is the greek messenger staff of the god Hermes.
Justin L101/18/24 at 00:05ickster: Great coin, especially the obverse.
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090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Rome, RIC V-I 207, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//ς, IOVI CONS AVG, Goat right, #1090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Rome, RIC V-I 207, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//ς, IOVI CONS AVG, Goat right, #1
avers: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head right.
reverse: IOVI CONS AVG, Goat standing or walking right,
exergue: -/-//ς (=). (officina mark), diameter: 20,0-22,0mm, weight: 3,64g, axis: 11h,
mint: Rome, date: 260-268 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 207, p-, Göbl 731b, RSC 341, Sear(2005)Vol.III. 10236,
Q-001quadrans01/16/24 at 20:54ickster: Gorgeous patina on this one.
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111 Florianus (276-282 A.D.), T-4416, RIC V-I -, Siscia, AE-Antoninianus, FELICITAS AVG, -/-//XXIT, Bust-D2, Felicitas standing left, Rare #1111 Florianus (276-282 A.D.), T-4416, RIC V-I -, Siscia, AE-Antoninianus, FELICITAS AVG, -/-//XXIT, Bust-D2, Felicitas standing left, Rare #1
avers: IMP C M AN FLORIANVS P AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum, seen from the rear. D2.
reverse: FELICITA S AVG, Felicitas standing left, holding patera over a small altar in right hand and long-handled caduceus in the left hand, (Felicitas 6).
exergue: -/-//XXIT, diameter: 22mm, weight: 4,06g, axes: 6h,
mint: Siscia, 2nd..issue, 3rd.off., date: 276 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I -, T-(Estiot)-4416, BNC p.380,
Q-001
Note: Ex Savocaquadrans01/03/24 at 01:00ickster: Super portrait! It too looks uncirculated with onl...
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111 Florianus (276-282 A.D.), T-4457, RIC V-I 104, Siscia, AE-Antoninianus, PROVIDE AVG, -/VI/XXI, Bust-B1, Providentia left, #1111 Florianus (276-282 A.D.), T-4457, RIC V-I 104, Siscia, AE-Antoninianus, PROVIDE AVG, -/VI/XXI, Bust-B1, Providentia left, #1
avers: IMP C M AN FLORIANVS P AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum, seen from the rear. D2.
reverse: PROVIDE AVG, Providentia standing left, holding globe in right hand and long transverse scepter in the left hand, Providentia 1.
exergue: -/VI//XXI, diameter: 21,5-23,8mm, weight: 4,05g, axes:0h,
mint: Siscia, 2nd. issue, 6th.off., date: 276 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 104, T-(Estiot)-4457, BNC p.382
Q-001
Note: Ex Savocaquadrans01/03/24 at 00:58ickster: Looks uncirculated. Nice!
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RIC 99 var.Denarius, 103-111
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P
Laur. r., dr.l.s.
Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC / DAC CAP
Dacian standing l., his hands bound; various arms on ground.
3.08g, 19mm
RIC 99 var, Woytek 289b (56 specimen)klausklage12/30/23 at 23:07ickster: Mint! Nice.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Aquilea, RIC VII 072T, -/-//AQT, AE-3 Follis, CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V, R4! #1133 Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Aquilea, RIC VII 072T, -/-//AQT, AE-3 Follis, CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V, R4! #1
avers: LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES, 6, B3, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from back.
reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V in wreath.
exergue: -/-//AQT, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 3,61g, axis: 0h,
mint: Aquilea, date: 320-21A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 072T, p-402, 3rd.off., R4!, Sear 15436,
Q-001quadrans12/30/23 at 03:21ickster: This coin has it all. Nice!
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Didius JulianusDenario Didio Juliano 193 A.Cç
Roma 193 AC
Peso: 2,3 gr.
Diam: 18 mm
RIC - 3
R3
About very fine
EX - Solidus 2022Jose Vicente A05/16/22 at 00:31ickster: Nice catch there. One of the missing emperors in m...
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Pb24mmancientone05/05/22 at 22:14ickster: Any details on this? I'm unfamiliar with it. ...
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Prusias I, Kingdom of Bithynia. Æ19. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right.
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠΡOYΣIOY, bow and quiver.
230-182 BC.
BMC 9ancientone05/05/22 at 22:11ickster: Very attractive coin.
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Thessaly, Pherai, BMC 22Pherai, 353-352 BC (National Museums in Berlin)
AE 21 (trichalcone), 6.55g, 30°
Obv.: Head of the water nymph Hypereia with wreath of reeds 3/4 n. l.; in left field fish swimming upwards.
Rev.: ΦEPAIΩN
Enodia, in long chiton, seated in lady's seat on horse, riding r.; holding long torch in front of body; in upper left ield, fountain in form of
lion's head with water flowing from its mouth
Ref: BMC 22; SNG Copenhagen 247; BCD Thessaly II, 716; Hoover HGC 4, 565
VF, somewhat rough
Jochen04/19/22 at 20:19ickster: Nice coin. I've been really drawn to the coin...
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132 - Probus - RIC 037 - Bust Type C var (Lugdunum) (III)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; seen from rear
Rev:– MARS VICTOR, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy.
Minted in Lugdunum (III in exe) Emission 3, Officina 3. November – December A.D. 276
Reference:– Cohen -. Bastien -, Batien Suppl I -. Batien Suppl II -. RIC 37 Bust type C var (not listed with this bust type)
Obverse die match to Bastien 179 bust, which is FIDES MILITVM from the same emission
Weight 4.53g. 23.51mm. 180 degrees maridvnvm04/18/22 at 21:27ickster: That is very appealing. Is that a small die break ...
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RIC 1093 VespasianÆ As, 10.66g
Rome mint, 79 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN COS VIIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, l.
Rev: S C in field; Spes stg. l., with flower
RIC 1093 (R). BMC -. BNC -.
Acquired from Den of Antiquity, April 2022.
Vespasian's last bronze issue at Rome is dated COS VIIII and was struck sometime between 1 January and 24 June 79. Bronzes from this issue were sparingly struck and are extremely rare today, possibly because they were coined in the weeks just prior to Vespasian's death on 24 June. This As from that last issue is missing from both the BM and Paris collections and is a double die match with the RIC plate coin from Oxford.
Struck in fine style featuring the classic 'straining portrait'.David Atherton04/15/22 at 04:59ickster: Nice addition. First time I'm hearing the ter...
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Islands off Thrace, Thasos. AR tetradrachm, circa 90-75 BCGreece -- Islands off Thrace - Thasos. AR tetradrachm 16.29 g. 33.00 mm. Obverse: ivy-wreathed head of young Dionysos right. Reverse: ΗΕΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ. Herakles standing left, holding club, lion skin draped over arm; to left, monogram; in exergue, ΘΑΣΙΩΝ. HGC 6 359; Le Rider, Thasiennes 52. Good VF.04/13/22 at 04:37ickster: Bet this is nice in hand!
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Urbs Romapaul188802/24/21 at 03:28ickster: Very nice indeed! I would be proud to have this in...
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RIC 137 TitusÆ Sestertius, 23.56g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: ANNONA AVG; Annona stg. l., with statuette of Aequitas and cornucopiae; to l., modius with corn ears; to r., stern of ship
RIC 137 (C2). BMC 153. BNC 152.
Acquired from Dr. Busso Peus Nachf., September 2019.
Ensuring that the urban plebs were well fed was an important responsibility of the emperor. The reliability of the imperial grain supply from Africa was crucial. This sestertius struck in 80-81 by Titus advertises his commitment, through the auspices of Annona, to fairly provide enough bread for the dole. Annona holding a figure of Aequitas, while standing next to a modius full of corn, and with a docked grain ship in the background was explicitly powerful propaganda. The government provided a dole of free grain to around 200, 000 citizens in the city. Every pleb had little doubt who to thank for their daily bread and coins like this are one of the reasons why. This fairly common sestertius was struck during Titus’ great issue of bronze in 80-81. Oddly, the reverse lacks the Senatus Consulto decree seen on most of his imperial bronze. Perhaps Titus wanted full credit?
A fabulous portrait in fine style.David Atherton10/03/19 at 14:59ickster: I agree with Jay - nice portrait. I like these hea...
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MITHRIDATES VI of PONTUS AE19. EF-/VF+. Amisos mint.Obverse:Aegis with gorgoneion
Reverse:Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch. Monogram and mint legend AMIΣΟΥ in field.
Very good exemplar of this popular issue, in EF-/VF+ condition, conserving complete details in both sides and precious dark green patina totally natural. Uncommon in this condition.
SNG BM 1177-1191. Amisos mint, circa 105-85 b.C. 8,35 g - 19 mmMark R107/29/19 at 18:24ickster: Nice example. These are usually pretty worn with d...
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Crawford 30/1, ROMAN REPUBLIC - AR Didrachm - QuadrigatusRome, The Republic.
Anonymous, 225-214 BCE.
AR Didrachm/Quadrigatus (6.29 g; 21mm).
Rome Mint.
Obverse: Janiform head with irregular neck truncaction.
Reverse: Jupiter and Victory in fast quadriga, galloping right; ROMA incuse on trapezoidal tablet below.
Reference: Crawford 30/1; Sydenham 64b; BMCRR 95; Gentilehomme I.E.3-4.
Provenance: From an American collection; privately purchased from Tom McKenna in 1980's.
The last few series of Roman silver didrachm coinage, produced from 225-214 BCE, are nicknamed "quadrigati" because of the common reverse type of Jupiter and Victory in a fast quadriga. Crawford's arrangement of quadrigati into distinct series requires a great amount of study to understand. Collectors and dealers alike often misattribute quadrigati among Crawford's series.
The Crawford 30 series of quadrigati, to which this example belongs, have a distinct obverse style, notably a thick, single sideburn between the janiform heads with various neck truncation styles ranging from straight – wavy – convex. On the reverse, Victory stands further back, on the backboard of the chariot with more of her garment visible. ROMA legend is always incuse on this series, though tablets range from square to trapezoidal.
Carausius06/21/18 at 02:49ickster: Fantastic! The toning compliments the coin well.
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RIC 0922 Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.31g
Rome mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: CAES AVG F DOMITIANVS; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: COS IIII; Pegasus, standing r.
RIC 922 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Acquired from Marc Walter, May 2018. Ex Künker eLive Auction 37, 20 October 2015, lot 152.
A rare obverse legend variant of the Pegasus type struck for Domitian Caesar under Vespasian. Here we have 'CAES' instead of the much more common 'CAESAR'. No reverse die links between the two different obverses have been found, perhaps suggesting the 'CAES' issue came slightly later. Out of 240 Domitian Pegasus denarii on acsearch, only 6 have the 'CAES' obverse. The reverse copies a denarius struck for Augustus (RIC 297). Mattingly speculates it refers to Domitian's poetic aspirations.
Curtis Clay's comments concerning this variant - 'I had forgotten about this variety, but find that I had written into my BMC 193: Var. CAES for CAESAR, CNG Website 6247, May 2001 (2.78g). RIC new ed. 922 calls it R2 and cites examples in Glasgow (ill. pl. 10) and Oxford.'
Struck in the very finest of styles. David Atherton06/21/18 at 02:41ickster: I love everything about it, especially the toning ...
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RIC 1425A VespasianAR Denarius, 2.54g
Ephesus mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory adv. l., with wreath and palm; at lower l., BY
RIC 1425A. BMC -. RSC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex Savoca Coins, eBay, October 2017.
An unpublished Victory adv. left for Vespasian's Ephesian Group 5 denarii. A unique specimen with Victory adv. right is cited in RIC II.1 (RIC 1425) for the group. A second Victory left specimen, a double die match with mine, has been noted in Doug Smith's collection. With the appearance of these two coins both Victory types can now be attested for Group 5. Tentatively the type will be considered a variant of RIC 1425 until it is officially assigned a place in the upcoming Addenda. It should be noted that COS III denarii are seen much more commonly with the EPHE mintmark where both Victory types are already attested. Generally speaking, denarii dated COS III with the BY mintmark are so rare that Mattingly in BMCRE II doubted many of the standard Ephesian types existed for the group. However, he did note a COS III Victory left with an unclear mintmark, citing Cohen 279 (BMC II p. 94, note).
**Update** Ian Carradice has been informed of the type and has added it to the upcoming Addenda (31/10/2018).
Struck in fine Ephesian style.
David Atherton11/02/17 at 02:50ickster: You have to be pleased with this. Congrats!
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170 - Constantius II - AE2 - RIC VIII Antioch 127 AE2
Obv:– D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor bare headed & in military dress standing, holding standard with cross on banner in his right hand, resting left hand on shield, two bound captives in Phrygian helmets kneeling, facing each other before him
Minted in Antioch (* | _ /ANE). A.D. 348 to A.D. 350
Reference:- RIC VIII Antioch 127 (S)
Ex Kunker 288, ex. Collection Dr. Rainer Pudill maridvnvm10/30/17 at 20:06ickster: One of the best reverse figures I've seen. Nic...
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5890 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Drachm 133-34 AD Dioscuri standing facingReference.
RPC III, 5890; Emmett 950; Dattari (Savio) 1684.
Issue L IH = year 18
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СƐΒ
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear
Rev. L ΙΗ
Dioscuri (clothed) standing facing, each holding parazonium and spear
23.54 gr
35 mm
12hokidoki10/30/17 at 20:05ickster: That must be great in hand!
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EB0369 Augustus / XXXIIIIAugustus, AE AS Struck 11-12 AD.
Obv: IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX, bare head left.
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII around large SC.
References: RIC 471; sear5 1689; Cohen 226.
Diameter: 27.5mm, Weight: 11.192 grams.
Note: Sold.EB10/30/17 at 20:04ickster: That's a keeper
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EB0362 Mark Antony & OctavianMark Antony & Octavian, AR Denarius, 32-31 BC
Obv: M ANTON IMP III VIR R P C AVG, bare head of Antony right. Unknown letter (banker's mark) under chin.
Rev: CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C, bare head of Octavian right.
References: Syd. 1181,1194; sear5 1506.
Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 3.469 grams.
Note: Sold.EB10/29/17 at 15:23ickster: Nice examlpe! Love the toning around Marcus.
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EB0363 Mark Antony, AR Legionary DenariusMark Antony, AR Legionary Denarius, 32-31 BC
Obv: Praetorian galley, ANT AVG III VIR R P C. Two Γ's (banker's marks) left of center.
Rev: legionary eagle between two standards, LEG VIII.
References: Syd. 1225.
Diameter: 17.5 mm, Weight: 3.637 grams.
Note: Sold.EB10/29/17 at 14:21ickster: Nice example! Love the obverse.
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Byzantine, JOHN II, METROPOLITIAN TETARTERON SBCV-1945 DOC 12 CLBC 3.4.1
OBV Full length figure of Christ standing on a dais, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; holds Gospels in l. hand.
REV Full length figure of Emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece and jeweled loros of a simplified type. Holds in r. hand scepter cruciger and in l. hand gl. cr.
Size 21mm
Weight 4.03.gm
Simon10/29/17 at 00:22ickster: Nicely centred! Congrats.
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BYZANTINE, ALEXIUS I, AE TETARTERON S-1929 DOC 38 CLBC 2.4.5OBV Bust of Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; holds gospels open in l. hand. Pellet in each limb of nimbus cross.
REV. Bust facing wearing stemma, divitision, and chlamys; holds in r. hand scepter cruciger, and in l. Globus cruciger.
Size 19.11mm
Weight 2.6gm
This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver.
DOC lists 9 examples with weight s running from 1.82gm to 5.10gm and size from 18mm to 22mm
I have numerous examples of this coin, this is by far the most attractive I have ever seen and it is one of the highlights of my collection.
 Simon10/29/17 at 00:21ickster: I love earthen/sand highlighting. Nice coin.
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161 - Constantine the Great (posthumous) - AE4 - RIC VIII 32AE4
Obv: DV CONSTANTINVS PT AVGG, veiled bust right
Rev: VN | MR, Emperor veiled standing right
Minted in Alexandria (//SMALD) 337 - April 340 A.D
Reference:– RIC VIII Alexandria 32 maridvnvm10/28/17 at 02:39ickster: Love this coin! Great earthen highlights.
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Roman Republic, P. Licinius Crassus AR DenariusFor Marcus Licinius Crassus, who formed First Triumvirate with Caesar and Pompey in 60 BC, killed at Carrhae in Parthia in 53 BC.
Denarius, minted by son, P Licinius Crassus, ca 54 BC.
Bust of Venus, right, SC behind
Amazon with horse, P CRASSVS MF.
Seaby, Licinia 18
Blindado10/23/17 at 03:32ickster: Very nice with lovely toning.
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Roman Empire, Lucilla, SestertiusSestertius
Draped bust, right, LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F
Venus standing facing left holding apple, drawing out robe, VENUS
RIC 1767Blindado10/22/17 at 23:36ickster: I like this coin. Must be nice in hand.
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Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AE unitUncertain Macedonian mint, 306-297 B.C.
Head of Apollo right, waering tainia
ΦIΛIΠΠOY, youth on horseback right, monogram below.ancientone10/22/17 at 21:51ickster: Lovely patina! Must be nice in hand
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RIC 0598 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, Laureate head left (legemd is anticlockwise)
Rev: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, Herald advancing left, with wand and shield
AR/Denarius (19.32 mm 3.103 g 6h) Struck in Rome 88 A.D.
RIC 598 (R2), BMCRE 133, RSC 77a, BNF unlisted
Purchased from NumismeoFlaviusDomitianus10/18/17 at 02:37ickster: I don't see this one often.
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Septimius Severus, Denarius, VOTIS DECENNALIBVSAR Denarius
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: 202AD
20.54mm 3.59gr
O: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX; Laureate head, right.
R: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS; Septimius Severus, veiled and togate, standing left, sacrificing over tripod altar, holding patera in right hand.
Laodicea ad Mare Mint
RIC 519; RSC 796; Sear 6395; BMC 680.
Aorta: 525: B3, O45, R384, T183, M3.
Ancient Imports/Marc Breitsprecher Inv. #39751
Freeman and Sear Mail Bid Sale #2, Lot 542, January, 1996.
Ex. Jeff Clark VOTA Collection
10/8/17 10/16/17
Nicholas Z10/18/17 at 02:36ickster: Nice addition!
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RIC 0402 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER P P, Laureate head right, with aegis
Rev: S-C in exergue; Domitian standing right clasping hands over altar with officer standing left; behind officer, one soldier with standard, and one soldier at right with spear and shield.
AE/Sestertius (37,08 mm 28,10 g 6h) Struck in Rome 85 A.D. (3rd issue)
RIC 402 (R2), BMCRE - BNF unpublished
ex Roma Numismatics Auction XIV lot 709
FlaviusDomitianus10/08/17 at 23:58ickster: Wow! That must be amazing in hand.
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Phoenicia, Arados 211-210 B.CAE 14.87mm (Thickness 2.70mm), weight 3.54g, die axis = 12h (0 degrees), denomination B.
Obverse: Turreted head of Tyche right, border of dots.
Reverse: Prow of galley left, stem rising forward in a curve, Phoenician letters taw (T) & ayin (‘), on either side of AP, Aradian era date 49 below.Arados10/06/17 at 01:05ickster: Lovely reverse and excellent patina! I bet that is...
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Maxentius RIC 113Obv IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head of Maxentius right
Rev: CONSERV VRB SVAE, tetrastyle temple with she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus within pediment and Victories as acroteria; within, Roma seated left on round shield, holding scepter, presenting globe to emperor standing right, foot resting on bound captive seated right, and holding scepter, AQr in ex
Mint: Aquileia 306-312 AD
Size:24 mm, 6.94 g, 6 h
Ids: RIC 113ickster10/02/17 at 17:04ickster: Thanks! There's a bit of a flat strike on the ...
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Roman Imperial: Constantius II (337-361 CE) Æ 1/2 Centenionalis, Thessalonica (RIC 189)Obv: D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II right
Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO; soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman; Γ in left field; SMTS in exergueQuant.Geek09/30/17 at 15:41ickster: Looks uncirculated. Nice
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Phoenicia, Arados 190-189 B.CAE 15.01mm (Thickness 2.96mm), weight 2.77g, die axis = 12h (0 degrees), denomination C.
Obverse: Turreted head of Tyche right, border of dots.
Reverse: Prow of galley left, stem rising forward in a curve, Phoenician letters mem (M) and yodh (Y), Aradian era date 70 below.Arados09/30/17 at 15:40ickster: Love that prow!
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Phoenicia, Arados 132-131 B.CAE 20.13mm (Thickness 3.47mm), weight 7.02g, die axis = 1h (30 degrees), denomination B.
Obverse: Turreted head of Tyche right, S shaped ponytail, palm frond behind.
Reverse: Poseidon seated left on prow of galley holding wreath in right hand and trident in left, Athena figurehead (Ἀθηνᾶ Πρόμαχος), Phoenician letters nun (N) and aleph (´) above, Aradian era date 128 with gimel (G) below.Arados09/30/17 at 15:39ickster: My favourite patina. Lovely coin.
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The New Style Silver Tetradrachm Owls of Athens c164-53 BC23 Thompson old catalogue
13 Thompson middle catalogue
8 Thompson late catalogue of which 3 are post-Sullan
3 Imitations of which 1 "old catalogue" 1, "late catalogue" & 1 "post Sullan"
1 pseudo-Athenian New Style Thompson type ii Sullan "Lucullean" issuecicerokid09/30/17 at 15:39ickster: You have your own hoard! Neat presentation.
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170 Commodus Commodus Denarius. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, head right wearing lionskin headdress / HER-CVL RO-MAN AV-GV either side of club of Hercules, all in wreath.
RSC 190. RIC 251 Sear 5644
Randygeki(h2)09/28/17 at 15:06ickster: Nice find. this one is on my list to acquire at so...
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Augustus portrait denariusAugustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.67 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). Struck circa 19-18 BC. Bare head left / Oak wreath with the two ties drawn up across center. RIC I 40b; RSC 211. Near EF, banker’s mark on obverse, fine style.Octavianus09/27/17 at 20:01ickster: Lovely all around 
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Roman Republic: Anonymous (ca. 215-212 BCE) Æ Sextans, Rome (Crawford 41/9; Sydenham 107; RBW 133-4)Obv: Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; •• above
Rev: Prow of galley right; ROMA above, •• below
Quant.Geek09/27/17 at 19:59ickster: Lovely coin!
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Caligula portrait asDescription: Caligula (AD 37-41). Bronze as (29mm, 10.02 gm). Rome mint, AD 37-38. Obverse: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, bare head left. Reverse: VESTA S C., Vesta seated left, veiled, holding patera and scepter. RIC 38. C. 27. BMC 46. Dark green patina.
Octavianus09/27/17 at 19:58ickster: Super detail! that must be very nice in hand.
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Roman, Hadrian, sestertiusHadrian, 117-138 Sestertius circa 134-138, Æ 32mm., 26.08g. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. FELICITAS AVG Hadrian, togate, standing r with scroll, clasping r. hand with Felicitas standing l., holding caduceus. C 636. RIC 754. Nice untouched green patina and about extremely fine. Ex Glendining , April 1952, 2511. From the Ryan collection.Octavianus09/27/17 at 19:57ickster: Wonderful portrait!
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Phoenicia, Arados 242-166 B.CAE 16.38mm (Thickness 2.01mm), weight 3.29g, die axis = 9h (270 degrees), denomination C.
Obverse: Turreted head of Tyche right, border of dots (Beveled flan).
Reverse: Prow of galley left with (Ἀθηνᾶ Πρόμαχος) Athena figurehead fighting left with shield and spear, AP monogram above, border of dots (of the flan). Aradian era date 18-93.Arados09/25/17 at 17:54ickster: Lovely reverse.
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ALFOLDI 037.001OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: LAETITA AVG
BUST TYPE: A2 (BASTIEN) = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIV
WEIGHT 3.63g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-21,5mm
RIC 698
ALFOLDI 037.001 (3 ex.)
COLLECTION NO. 1096
Note: Scarce and desirable reverse type for Siscia!
Ex S. Luethi collectionBarnaba609/24/17 at 16:47ickster: Nice coin. Nicely centred!
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Roman, Postumus, herculean bustA nice example of the famous herculean bust09/08/17 at 04:29ickster: I agree, that's a wonderful bust.
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Roman, Victorinus, cuirassed bust leftFlawless and superb portrait of Victorinus09/07/17 at 02:32ickster: Wonderful portrait.
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Roman Empire, Postumus, previously unrecorded cuirassed bustAn unique and previously unrecorded type for an antoninianus of Postumus.
The cuirassed bust devoid of any drapery is what makes this coin so unique.
Struck in january 268 for the Emperor's fourth consulate.
Wonderful portrait, of the finest style of the period.09/07/17 at 02:30ickster: Nice coin! Congrats.
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RIC 597 DomitianAR Denarius, 2.60g
Rome mint, 88 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC; Herald adv. l., with wand and shield
RIC 597 (R2). BMC 133 var. RSC - (cf. 77a). BNC -.
Acquired from Michael Trenerry, August 2017.
An extremely rare example of the Secular Games herald denarius with portrait head left. Probably the fifth recorded specimen. Obverse die match with the RIC plate coin.
Somewhat worn, but nicely centred and in fine style.David Atherton09/05/17 at 04:02ickster: This is a very nice find. Thanks for sharing. Cong...
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 862, Serdica, Bust-H (H2), -/-//KAΔ, SOLI INVICTO, Sol in spread quadriga, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 862, Serdica, Bust-H (H2), -/-//KAΔ, SOLI INVICTO, Sol in spread quadriga, #1
avers:- IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Bust Type (H-H2), Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.
revers:- S OL I INVIC T O, Sol faceing left in spred quadriga, rising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
exergo: -/-//KAΔ, no exergual line, diameter: 22,5-23,0mm, weight: 4,25g, axis: 0h,
mint: Serdica, date: 277 A.D. by Pink or 280-81 A.D. by Gysen, ref: RIC V-II 862, p-112, 4th emission,
Q-001quadrans09/04/17 at 01:41ickster: Wonderful coin, especially the reverse!
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Pontos, Amisos: Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 100-85 BCE) AE Unit (RG 15; HGC 7, 237)Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
Rev: AMIΣOY; Eagle, head right, with wings spread, standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to leftQuant.Geek09/04/17 at 00:39ickster: Lovely patina.
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Kings of Thrace: Lysimachos (305-281 BCE) AE Unit, Uncertain Mint in Thrace (SNG Copenhagen 1153; Müller 76)Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY; Lion leaping right; below, kerykeion, monogram and spearhead
Quant.Geek09/04/17 at 00:38ickster: Stunning!
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MARCUS ANTONIUS AR Legionary Denarius OBVERSE: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley, thyrsos behind prow
REVERSE: CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM, three legionary standards
Patrae 32-31 BC
3.52g, 18.mm
Cr544/12; Syd 1214
ex. Marti Classical NumismaticsLegatus08/30/17 at 17:46ickster: Very nice find! Many are the hunt for an example s...
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RIC 0591 Domitian denarius SOLD!IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII
Laureate head right
IMP XV COS XIIII CENS P P P
Minerva advancing right with spear and shield
January 1- September 13, 88 AD
Rome
3.2g
RIC 591 (R2)
Sold to TC collection Sept 2023
Jay GT408/29/17 at 17:00ickster: Nice portrait. It's always nice to find your c...
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Julia Domna, Denarius, PVDICITIAAR Denarius
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: 196 - 202AD
18.0mm 3.90gr 1h
O: IVLIA AVGVSTA; Draped bust, right.
R: PVDICITIA; Pudicitia veiled, seated left, right hand on breast, left at side of chair.
Laodicea ad Mare Mint
RIC IV Laodicea 644; Sear 6602; RSC 168; Aorta: 127: B6, O2, R84, T102, M3.
Victor Clark/Victor's Imperial Coins
8/23/17 8/28/17Nicholas Z08/29/17 at 03:53ickster: Nice example!
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114 Numerianus (283-284 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 423F, Rome, -/-//KAs, VNDIQVE VICTORES, Numerian standing left, #1114 Numerianus (283-284 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 423F, Rome, -/-//KAs, VNDIQVE VICTORES, Numerian standing left, #1
avers: IMP NVMERIANVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, folds of cloak on both shoulders. (F)
reverse: VNDIQVE VICTORES, Numerian standing left, holding globe and scepter, seated captive on either side.
exergue: -/-//KAs, diameter: 22,4-24,4mm, weight: 4,53g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, 3rd officinae, date: 283A.D., ref: RIC V-II 423F, p-196,
Q-001quadrans08/21/17 at 17:45ickster: Nice addition. It's hard to find one so nicely...
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Decimus Caelius Calvinus BalbinusBalbinus AR Antoninianus. 4.86g, 22mm Rome, AD 238.
O: IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
R: FIDES MVTVA AVGG, (Mutual Fidelity of the Augusti) clasped right hands.
- RIC 11; RSC 6.Nemonater08/21/17 at 17:10ickster: In all regards excellent! Congrats
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115 Carinus (282-283 A.D. Caesar 283-285 A.D. Augustus), Rome, RIC V-II 261F, AE-Antoninianus, -/-//KAΓ, LAETITIA FVND, Laetitia standing left,115 Carinus (282-283 A.D. Caesar 283-285 A.D. Augustus), Rome, RIC V-II 261F, AE-Antoninianus, -/-//KAΓ, LAETITIA FVND, Laetitia standing left,
avers: IMP CARINVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: LAETITIA FVND, Laetitia standing left holding rudder.
exergue: -/-//KAΓ, diameter: 21,5-24,0mm, weight:4,27g, axes: 0h,
mint: Rome, 5th emission, date: 284 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 261F, p-,
Q-001quadrans08/21/17 at 16:43ickster: Wowser! Mint condition.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip II. 359-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm23mm, 14.36 g, 7h
Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 355-349/8 BC. Head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath / Philip on horseback left; bow below raised foreleg; below belly, forepart of Pegasos left. Le Rider 122 var. (D61/R– [unlisted rev. die]); SNG ANS 477–8. VF, toned, minor double strike on reverse, small area of granularity.
Leo08/21/17 at 03:14ickster: Wow! That must be fantastic in hand.
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CONSTANTINE I -- VOT XXAE 19 mm 3.42 g
OBV: CONSTANTINVS AVG
LAUR HEAD R
REV: DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG AROUND LAUREL WREATH, VOT DOT XX WITHIN, IN 3 LINES, STAR BELOW
SMHA IN EXE
HEARCLEA
RIC 60
laney08/21/17 at 01:23ickster: Fantastic patina.
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169 - Constans - AE2 - RIC VIII Lugdunum 87AE2
Obv:- D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, Rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, globe in right hand
Rev:- FEL TEMP REPAR-ATIO, Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, advancing right, head left; with his right hand he leads a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. The spear points up and to the right
Minted in Lugdunum, (// *PLG), A.D. 348-350
Reference:– RIC VIII Lugdunum 87 (R)maridvnvm08/20/17 at 04:57ickster: Fantastic!
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EB0466 LucilliaLucillia (wife of Lucius Verus), AE Sestertius
Obverse: Draped bust R. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI
Reverse: Pietas stdg. L before altar PIETAS SC
Diameter: 30.5mm, Weight: 26.2 grams
EB08/19/17 at 23:59ickster: Lovely!
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120a Maximianus Herculeus (285-286 Caesar, 286-305, 307-308 & 310 A.D. Augustus), Alexandria, RIC VI 046b, AE-Ant., B//ALE, CONCORDIA MILITVVM, Emperor and Jupiter,120a Maximianus Herculeus (285-286 Caesar, 286-305, 307-308 & 310 A.D. Augustus), Alexandria, RIC VI 046b, AE-Ant., B//ALE, CONCORDIA MILITVVM, Emperor, and Jupiter,
avers: IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: CONCORDIA MI LITVM, Prince standing right on left, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter to right, holding scepter.
exergue: B//ALE, diameter: 21,5-22mm, weight: 3,20g, axes: 6h,
mint: Alexandria, date: , ref: RIC VI 046b, ,
Q-001quadrans08/19/17 at 01:16ickster: Great patina!
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170 - Constantius II - AE2 - RIC VIII Trier 222AE2
Obv:– D N CONSTANS P F AVG, Rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, globe in right hand
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, advancing right, head left; with his right hand he leads a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. The spear points up and to the right.
Minted in Trier (//TRS).
Reference:- RIC VIII Trier 222 (R)maridvnvm08/19/17 at 00:59ickster: Nice. A "hut coin" is on my list to acquire.
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170 - Constantius II - AE3 - RIC VIII Nicomedia 096/104AE3
Obv:– D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at right. Horseman is bare headed and reaches back towards the emperor
Minted in Nicomedia (//SMNG).
Reference:- RIC VIII Nicomedia 96/104 (C)maridvnvm08/19/17 at 00:58ickster: Lovely patina! I'm a sucker for earthen & sand...
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RIC 780RIC 780, Siscia. Bust type G, (E1). Denomination: antoninianus.
OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
REV.: SOLI INVICTO
Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe & whip.
Mintmark: // XXIV
Diameter: 22 mm.
Weight: 4.13 g.
vrtsprb08/19/17 at 00:57ickster: Very nice!
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Antiochus III 223-187 B.C.Seleucid Kingdom, Antiochus III 223-187 B.C. Ae 17.6~18.7mm. 4.43g. Obv: Macedonian shield with gorgoneion in central boss. Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ, Elephant advancing right; monogram A under belly. SC 1089.3; HGC 9, 490.ddwau08/18/17 at 13:15ickster: I haven't seen one of these before. Nice addit...
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Mark Antony & Lepidus QuinariusM ANT IMP
lituus, jug and raven
Victory standing right, crowning trophy with a wreath
Military mint with Antony and Lepidus in Transalpine Gaul
43 BC
AR quinarius
1.82g, 17 mm
Syd 1160, Cr 489/4
Rare!
Ex-Roma Numismatics
This quinarius provides clear evidence of the superiority enjoyed by Antony in his "partnership" with Lepidus. The previous issue named Lepidus who was the Governor of Narbonensis. On this issue he is completely ignored and his name is dropped from the reverse. Jay GT408/18/17 at 01:48ickster: Pretty good condition for these types. Nice find!
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Greek, CALABRIA. Taras. Circa 365-355 BC. AR Nomos. Fischer-Bossert 564b (this coin)Youthful nude jockey riding horse standing right; to right, bearded herm left; below horse, TH. Rev. TAΡ[AΣ] Phalantos, with wild flowing hair, riding dolphin left, holding oinochoe in right hand. Fischer-Bossert 564b (this coin). Vlasto 410 (same obverse die). Beautifully toned and of fine style. Minor areas of flatness, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Prof. Langlotz Collection, Auctiones AG 23, 17-18 June 1993, 185.
This is a particularly charming depiction of the hero Phalanthos, with wild waving hair and an impish smile, indicating how much he is enjoying the dolphin ride.Leo08/14/17 at 01:22ickster: Great coin!
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03 Constantius IIConstantius II
AE 3
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, soldier spearing Horseman,hair in braids, bearded, clutching, ANS in ex RIC Antioch188Randygeki(h2)08/14/17 at 00:52ickster: Great reverse. The patina highlights it well,
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RIC 480, H2RIC 480, Ticinum. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.
This coin is part of the EQVITI series of Ticinum.
OBV.: IMP C PROBVS AVG
Bust of Probus left, radiate, wearing imperial mantle and holding eagle-tipped sceptre.
REV.: CONCORD MILIT
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding standard in each hand.
Mintmark: In left field E // PXXI
EQVITI
Weight: ?vrtsprb08/12/17 at 15:34ickster: Excellent detail on the obverse
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RIC 799RIC 799; Alföldi type 88, n° 4; Siscia. Bust type G, (E1). Denomination: Antoninianus.
OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Pseudo-Corinthian helmet.
Pointed spear. Shield bordered with rivets and studded.
Lorica hamata.
REV.: VICTORIAE AVG
Two Victories standing face to face, clasping hands before palm-tree.
Mintmark: // KAQ
Weight: ?
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?vrtsprb08/12/17 at 15:33ickster: Very nice coin!
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Aspendos, Pamphylia.Circa 380/75-330/25 BC.
With the influence of the Olympics games , Silver Stater.
Obverse : Two wrestlers grappling; LΦ between, below.
Reverse : Slinger in throwing stance right; EΣTFEΔIIYΣ to left, counterclockwise triskeles of legs to right , Small eagle's head banker mark.
Mint : Aspendos (in our days , Antalya province of Turkey).
Ref ; Tekin Series 4; Arslan & Lightfoot 61–72 (same dies); Izmir 413 (same dies); SNG von Aulock 4565; SNG France 105 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen 227.
Extremely fine . 10.86 Gr . Max Dia 23 mm . Struck from fresh , artistic and well executed dies.
The Sam Mansourati Collection.
Sam08/12/17 at 15:30ickster: Wow. One of the nicest I've seen.
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Byzantine Empire / Basil II. And Constantine VIII.Anonymous AE of Christ 976 - 1025 AD , uncertain mint.
Obverse : + Emma NOVHL / IC - XC, Christ bust.
Reverse : + IhSVS / XRISTVS / BASILEV / BASILE, top & Below vegetal ornament.
Ch VF ,10.14 gr 28.5 mm
Sear 1813
Sam08/12/17 at 15:29ickster: Love the earthen highlights. Makes a great coin ev...
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RIC 0640 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENS PER P P, Laureate head right, with aegis
Rev: S-C, in exergue; Domitian standing left, with thunderbolt and spear, crowned by Victory, standing left
AE/Sestertius (35.88 mm 27.28 g 6h) Struck in Rome 88-89 A.D.
RIC 640 (R), BMCRE 410, BNF unlisted
Purchased from Dr. Busso Peus on MA-ShopsFlaviusDomitianus08/07/17 at 21:28ickster: Very nice.
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Octavianus Caesar - AR denariusItalian mint
summer 37 BC
head right IMP·CAESAR__DIVI·F·III·VIR·ITER·R·P·C
sacrificial implements: simpulum (ladle), aspergillum (sprinker), ewer (jug), lituus (augural wand) COS·ITER·ET·TER·DESIG
Crawford 538/1, SRCV I 1544, RSC I 91, BMCRR Gaul 116
3,5g 20mm
ex RauchJ. B.07/24/17 at 02:46ickster: Nice addition!
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Roman Republic / C. POSTUMIUS Denarius.Obverse : Bust of Diana draped right, bow and quiver on shoulder.
Reverse : Hound running right, hunting spear below, C.POSTVMI
TA or AT in exergue
Moneyer : Caius Postumius. Struck 74 BC , Max Diameter 17mm , 4.03 Gr.
EF , well centered and struck and attractive dark toning.
References ; Syd 785.
The hound was a constant companion of Diana in her capacity as the huntress.
The Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam07/24/17 at 02:44ickster: Very nice indeed!
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RIC 516 TitusAR Cistophorus, 10.55g
Rome mint (for Asia), 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: Aquila between two standards, one surmounted by a banner, the other by a hand
RIC 516 (R). BMC 149. RSC 398. RPC 861 (4 spec.). BNC -.
Ex CNG E400, 28 June 2017, lot 609.
A small issue of Asian cistophori were struck under Titus in 80 or 81 AD. Style and the six o'clock die axis point to Rome as the likely mint. Two types were coined for Titus - Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus and Aquila between two standards. These are the only coins of Titus that are identifiable as being struck after the fire of 80 since one of the types commemorates the restoration of the Capitoline Temple. The issue continued into Domitian's reign with the same two reverse types. The fact that Titus' cistophori are much rarer than those of Domitian may indicate they were struck near the end of Titus' reign in 81 rather than 80. The aquila between two standards copies similar reverse types from Nero's denarii and the bronze of Galba. The portraits on Titus' cistophori are in the same style as his pulvinaria denarii.
Struck in fine Roman style. Golden toned with hints of a rainbow hue. David Atherton07/19/17 at 02:56ickster: Nice toning on a great example. Congrats!
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RIC 0817 VespasianusObv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M T P P P COS VI, Laureate head right
Rev: S C (in exergue), The temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus: Hexastyle temple within which, statue of Jupiter seated facing flanked by statues of Juno and Minerva standing facing; on either side of the temple, a statue. The pediment is decorated with statues of the Capitoline Triad and other figures; roof surmounted by quadriga on top, and eagles on either side.
AE/Sestertius (33.19 mm 24.39 gr 6h) Struck in Rome 75 A.D.
RIC 817 (R3, same obverse die), BMCRE-BNF unisted
ex N.A.C. Auction 100 part 2 lot 1810FlaviusDomitianus07/03/17 at 01:08ickster: Wow! I bet that is even better in hand.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, denariusIMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M
Laureate head right
COS VII DES VIII P P
Dolphin coiled round anchor
Rome 81 A.D. (3rd group)
3.3g
RIC 26 (R), RSC 63
Clickable for larger imageJay GT404/17/17 at 14:57ickster: Nice catch!
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RIC 444 DomitianAR Denarius, 2.92g
Rome mint, 86 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XII COS XII CENS P P P; Minerva adv. r., with spear and shield (M1)
RIC 444 (R3). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Ancient Treasures, eBay, April 2017.
Second known M1 specimen from the third issue of 86. This rare dating combination could not have been struck for very long after Domitian became TR P VI in mid September due to the the issue's extreme rarity. In fact, the final 'I' in the obverse legend appears to have been engraved over the tip of the bust, indicating it is a reworked TR P V die. Not long after this coin was struck (perhaps just a few days) word reached the mint of Domitian's thirteenth imperial acclamation, ending this issue's brief run.
Nicely toned with a very fine style portrait.David Atherton04/14/17 at 15:45ickster: Great write up. Congrats on a rare find.
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SICILY: The SileraiansSICILY, The Sileraians (Sileraioi), 6.86g, ca 357-336 BC. Æ Tetras over AE Litra. OBV: Forepart of Acheloios Silaros Himera as a man-faced bull to right, SILERAIWN retrograde before, above, and behind, linear border. REV: Naked Leukaspis charging right with spear & shield. Calciati III S. 301 Em. 2/9; Campana 2; Moretti 417; Castrizio I, 2/1; MSP I, 56 (this coin illustrated); R. Cantilena, "A proposito dei Tyrrhenoi e dei Sileraioi," in Nomismata: studi di numismatica offerti ad Aldina Cutroni Tusa per il suo novantatreesimo compleanno (2016), Fig. 3 (this coin illustrated).
My favorite piece.
Ex. Lanz, Auction 153 (2011), Numismatiche Raritaeten, Los 0101
Peter keeps leaving nice comments and I keep deleting and reuploading the picture, so I've taken the liberty of adding his comment here:
Enodia: "My favorite piece". understandable, this is a terrific coin. i really love this particular MFB... nice!Molinari03/28/17 at 01:12ickster: I think it's my favourite in your gallery.
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Roman Empire, Tiberius DenariusTiberius denarius Group 4, c. 18 - 35 A.D. Lugdunum mint, 17.5mm., 3.79g.
O: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS; One of the ribbons of Tiberius' laurel wreath falls over his neck.
R: PONTIF MAXIM; No base under the throne (just the single exergual line), Pax usually holds scepter (or rarely a reversed spear), her feet rest on a low footstool.
- RIC 30
Nemonater12/24/16 at 21:03ickster: Nice toning!
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175 - Constantius Gallus - AE3 - RIC VIII Siscia -AE3
Obv:– DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C, Bare, bust draped and cuirassed right; A behind bust
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who is wearing a Phrygian cap, reaching backwards
Minted in Siscia (// BSIS),
Reference:– It would appear to be unlisted unless I am missing something.
It measures 19.20 mm and weighs 2.44 gmsmaridvnvm12/03/16 at 19:57ickster: A nice example. Congrats!
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Seleukos I, 312-280 BC Æ20, 6.3g, 12h; Antioch mint, c. 300-281 BC.
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo right.
Rev.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY; Athena Promachos standing right; Θ in lower right field.
Reference: SC 17.3, WSM 920, BMC 58 / 16-393-55John Anthony12/03/16 at 19:56ickster: Lovely sand patina. Nice photo, too.
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Postumus, AD 260-269Billon antoninianus, 22mm, 2.9g, 12h; Colonia Agrippinensis mint, AD 260.
Obv.: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: P M TR P COS II P P, Postumus standing slightly left, wearing helmet and military attire, globe in right hand, spear vertical in left hand.
Reference: RIC Vb 54 (Lugdunum), p. 341 / 16-391-50John Anthony12/03/16 at 19:54ickster: Nice coin. It's getting a nice tone to it.
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5718 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Hemidrachm 127-28 AD Euthenia recliningReference.
Emmett 1086.12; RPC III, 5718; Köln 989; Dattari (Savio) 1709 & 7642; K&G 32.464;
Issue L ΔWΔƐΚΑΤΟΥ = year 12
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ
laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from front
Rev. L ΔWΔƐΚ
Euthenia reclining on sphinx, l., holding ears of corn
12.36 gr
29 mm
12hokidoki11/24/16 at 01:03ickster: Very attractive coin!
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RIC 1089 Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Quinarius, 1.46g
Rome Mint, 79 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory std. l., with wreath and palm
RIC 1089 (R3). BMC -. RSC -. BNC 243.
Ex eBay, July 2016.
An extremely rare quinarius struck for Domitian Caesar in 79. RIC records only one example in Paris (BNC 243) and lists the rarity as 'unique', this specimen then is the second known example. Domitian's COS VI coins most likely date towards the end of Vespasian's reign and the beginning of Titus' rule, indicating the issue was struck uninterrupted after Vespasian's death in June.
Struck in good metal in neat and fine style.
David Atherton08/02/16 at 03:54ickster: Congrats on a once in a lifetime find! Thanks for ...
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C. Norbanus, DenariusC. Norbanus. AR Denarius
RRC 357/1a
83 bc
Av: Head of Venus r. wearing diadem; behind X. Below C.NORBANVS
Rv: Prow-stem, fasces with axe, caduceus and ear of corn.
Ex ArtemideAste, Antiquities 4, 19/20.03.2016, #95
Norbert06/28/16 at 00:54ickster: Lovely looking coin there.
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