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Italian States, Venice, Jacopo Tiepolo as Doge, 1229-1249 AR GrossoObv. . · IA · TЄV · PL’ · DVX · S · M · VЄNЄTI, Doge and St. Mark standing facing, holding banner between them
Rev. Christ seated facing on throne and holding Gospels; barred IC-XC across upper field Skyler03/12/24 at 03:23TheEmpireNeverEnded: Such a plesant coin. Very nicely done
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Fouree M Furius Lf Philus Denarius, 119 BC Obv. Laureate head of Janus; M FOVRI L F around
Rev. Roma standing left erecting trophy, gallic arms around, ROMA to right, PHLI in exSkyler03/12/24 at 03:21TheEmpireNeverEnded: neat fouree of my favorite republican type
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CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 450-440 BC. AR Nomos25 mm, 7.95 g, 6 h.
Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphing to left, extending both hands; below, scallop shell; to upper right, cicada.
Rev. TARAΣ Youthful oikist, draped from the waist, seated to left on a diphros, holding an upright spindle in his right hand; all within laurel wreath.
Fischer-Bossert 140b ( this coin, V75'/R95α). Gillet 57 ( this coin ). HN Italy -. SNG Ashmolean 223 ( same dies ). Vlasto -.
Very rare and attractively toned. Minor scratches and with a graffito on the obverse and light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the collections of Prof. Dr. D. Mannsperger and that of R. Maly, LHS 100, 23 April 2007, 27, ex Numismatica Ars Classica G, 10 April 1997, 1008, and from the collection of C. Gillet ('Kunstfreund', 1879-1972), photofile no. 57.Leo10/15/23 at 00:37TheEmpireNeverEnded: Wow!!! 
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Trajan Fourree Roma seatedFourree Denarius
Obv.: IMP TRAIANO AVG ... P M TR P
Laur. r., dr. l. s.
Rev.: COS III (?)
Roma seated r. (possibly copying Hadrian RIC 332)
2.39g, 18mmklausklage10/14/23 at 23:53TheEmpireNeverEnded: Really cool
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Islamic Afsharids Shahrukh AR Rupee Tybe B Mashad mint 1162AHLegend ضرب مشهد مقدس
Legend سکه زد در جهان بحکم خدا
شاهرخ کلب استان رضا
۱۱۶۲
Skyler10/14/23 at 23:50TheEmpireNeverEnded: Wow this is such a beautiful style. I need to see...
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RIC 1373 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.01g
Uncertain mint, 69-71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: MARS VLTOR; Mars adv. r., with spear and trophy
RIC 1373 (R3, this coin), BMC -. BNC -. RSC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 224, 14 September 2023, lot 107. Ex Curtis Clay collection. Ex CNG, MBS 43, 24 September 1997, lot 863.
In late October 69 the Second Battle of Cremona was fought between the legions of Vitellius and Vespasian. It resulted in the utter defeat of the Vitellian side and their slow retreat towards Rome. Not long afterwards the Spanish legions went openly for Vespasian, which up until that point had only been neutrally friendly toward him. Coins were quickly struck for Vespasian in the newly won province. Most of these are attributed to Tarraco and an unknown Spanish mint. Intriguingly, a small military issue was contemporaneously struck at an uncertain mint somewhere in the western empire - Mattingly thought perhaps Aquileia. The issue contains some stylistic affinities with the Spanish series, but more importantly, recent metal analysis by K. Butcher and M. Ponting show the silver content is almost identical to that of the Spanish coins. It is very likely these early military denarii were also struck in Spain in late 69 soon after the province went over to Vespasian. This unique Mars type with an unusual vertical obverse legend displays the typical portrait style of this rare military issue - small portrait with upward gaze in somewhat crude style. These denarii were likely struck in haste during the turmoil of late 69/early 70 as propaganda pieces by the pro-Flavian factions in the region. This specimen is the RIC reference coin, though not pictured in the plates.David Atherton08/06/23 at 04:31TheEmpireNeverEnded: What an interesting portrait!
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A. Plautius denarius 55 BCEA. Plautius.
AED • CVR • S • C downwards to left, A • PLAVTIVS downward to right
Turreted head of Cybele right, wearing cruciform earring, hair in knot, locks falling down neck;
IVDAEVS upward to right, BACCHIVS in exergue.
Bearded male figure (Aristobulus II) kneels right with palm branch in left hand, alongside camel
Rome, 55 BCE.
3.75g
Hendin 6470
Ex-Taters
The very first Judaea Capta type commemorating the defeat of Aristobulus II in trying to usurp the High Priesthood and Kingship from his brother Hyrcanus II.
From Hendin's Guide to Biblical Coins volume 6:
"Bacchus the Jew has been an enigma in numismatics. The most popular opinion is that the figure on the coin represents Aristobulus II, ally of Aretas III, and commemorates Aristobulus' unsuccessful insurrection against both his brother Hyrcanus II and Pompey the Great.
"I suggest that BACCHIVS IVDAEVS is not only half-playful, but tauntingly mean and mischievous as well. There are numerous suggestions that many Romans and Greeks believed the ancient Jewish religion to be a cult of Dionysus, the popular god of grapes and winemaking, feasting, drunken behavior, and ecstasy. Josephus does not discuss any aspects of Bacchus and the Jews, but he mentions that Herod I presented a golden vine to the Temple. It was used to hang donatives of golden grapes and vine leaves and the vine was said to be part of the booty taken to Rome by Titus. Among the important prayers in Judaism, both ancient and modern, are those prayers that call upon the monotheistic God to bless "the fruit of the vine."
Grapes were also one of the seven species listed in Deuteronomy 8:8 as special products of the ancient Land of Israel. The relationship the Greeks and Romans fantasized to exist between the Jews and Dionysus may also be related to the traditional mythology that Dionysus was the son of Semele, "who was the daughter of Cadmus, who, being a Phoenician, was a Semite who spoke a language closely akin to Hebrew." (GBC p. 367)"Jay GT407/05/23 at 16:25TheEmpireNeverEnded: All-around cool coin
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RIC 0681/0690 Vespasian MuleAR Denarius, 2.46g
Rome Mint, 74 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: COS III across field; Laurel trees, two, upright
Cf. RIC 681/690 (for obv./rev.). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Private Collection.
A unique and unpublished denarius mule combining an obverse of Vespasian with a reverse intended for Titus Caesar. Vespasian should be named COS V on the reverse, instead we have Titus's COS III title. Mules between Vespasian and Titus are not unheard of due to both of them frequently sharing the same reverse types throughout the reign. RIC II.1 author Ian Carradice has been alerted to this mule and has added a footnote to RIC 690 (... mint mule with obverse of Vespasian).
The reverse is a restoration of of a similar type struck by Augustus. The two laurel trees represent the ones planted at Augustus's door.David Atherton07/05/23 at 16:24TheEmpireNeverEnded: I've never seen this reverse before. Excellen...
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Julius Caesar (64-44 BC)AR Denarius
19.48 mm 3.68 gr.
Obv: No legend, Venus diademed head right, Cupid on shoulder
Rev: No legend, trophy of Gallic arms with two captives at base, on left female in dejection,
on right male with hands bound behind, CAESAR in exergue
Military mint in Spain (46-45 BC)
RSC I 13; Sear HCRI 58; Sydenham 1014
3 reverse die matches in Schaefer’s die study, 10/171Ken W207/05/23 at 16:22TheEmpireNeverEnded: Congrats on this one!!
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053. Diocletian, 283-305. Antoninianus. MARS VICTORDiocletian, 284-305. Antoninianus (Silvered bronze, 22 mm, 4.04 g), Ticinum, 285-286. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right. Rev. MARS VICTOR / VIXXIT Mars advancing right, holding spear in his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder. Cohen 214. RIC 239. Venèra 4864-966LordBest05/17/23 at 14:12TheEmpireNeverEnded: Absolutely gorgeous
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bC4. RSC 12. AR Denarius. CONCORDIA FELIXAD 202-205. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.12 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus and Caracalla, AD 202-203. Draped bust right / CONCORDIA FELIX, Caracalla standing left, holding volumen and clasping right hands with Plautilla standing right. RIC IV 365a (Caracalla); RSC 12LordBest05/17/23 at 14:09TheEmpireNeverEnded: Really wonderful portrait on this one!
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RIC 0194 Vespasian Cavino aftercastIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III
Laureate head of Vespasian right.
ROMA RESVRGES
Vespasian standing on right lifting up kneeling female, helmeted Roma stands behind holding shield, S C in exergue.
Rome, 71 CE for prototype
21.29g
RIC 194 (R2) for original
Klawans 4 // Cf. Johnson & Martini 1550-60
Ex-Ken Dorney; Ex-CNG Auction 533 Lot 742
Nice early cast of a Cavino Renaissance medal Jay GT405/11/23 at 05:17TheEmpireNeverEnded: Neat acquisition
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Caracalla AR Denarius Mars Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right
Rev. MARTI PROPVGNATORI, Mars walking left, holding spear and trophy
RIC 223Skyler05/02/23 at 16:30TheEmpireNeverEnded: Perfectly emblematic portrait of the mad ruler
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Legion VI17.45 mm 3.37 gr.
RSC I 33; Sear HCRI 356; Sydenham 1223
Reverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/93
[Brockage, obverse incuse of reverse.]Ken W205/02/23 at 13:39TheEmpireNeverEnded: This is a cool type to have a brockage of!
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Domitian denarius - Pegasus walking rightDomitianus Caesar, 69-81. Denarius 76-77, Rome. 3.50 g.
O: Laureate head right
R: Pegasus walking right.
- Coh. 47; RIC II 921 (Vepasian). ex -Hess Divo AG 14th eLive auction lot 1073 2016Nemonater05/02/23 at 13:27TheEmpireNeverEnded: Top of the line portrait! Wow!
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Kingdom of PaphlagoniaPylaimenes II. / III. Euergetes
Circa 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Numismatik Naumann Auction 127, Lot 230, April 2023Virgil H05/02/23 at 10:08TheEmpireNeverEnded: Incredible detail on the bull!
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Paphlagonia, Sinope350/30-300 BC
AR Drachm, 17mm, 4.8 grams, 210 degrees
O: Head of nymph left, hair in sakkos; aphlaston to left
R: Sea eagle on dolphin left; ΘEO[TI] above tail feathers
Ref: RG 24; HGC 7, 391; SNG BN 482
Ex-CNG eauction 514, Lot 122Virgil H05/01/23 at 22:37TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a coin! Powerful reverse!!
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Constantius I Antoninianus 24.32 mm 4.01 gr.
Obv: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules standing right wrestling lion, club behind
Mint: Ticinum (295) B / XXIT
[RIC 669]Ken W205/01/23 at 16:06TheEmpireNeverEnded: Great coin with an excellent reverse!
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Gaul Massalia drachm DLT 973.pxmGaul, Massalia. Civic issue. AR drachm (17.2 mm, 2.75 g, 5 h). Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right wearing earring and necklace, bow and quiver over shoulder / MAΣΣA // ΛIHTΩN, ethnic above and beneath lion walking right, Δ / K before. Depeyrot, Marseilles 43/1; DLT 973; SNG Cop. 761; S. 77 var. Good VF, slightly irregular flan, exceptionally nice style, slate-gray patina.
From the D. Thomas Collection.
Ex Agora Auctions, 3/12/19Sosius05/01/23 at 15:43TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a beautiful coin!
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Edgar Allan Poe, 1963 NYU Hall of Fame MedalObv: EDGAR ALLAN POE 1809 - 1849, bust of Poe facing left. Depictions of a Raven and a Gold Bug alluding to Poe's writings. THE HALL OF FAME FOR GREAT AMERICANS AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
Rev: The Pegasus, located upper right, symbolic of poetry and art, unfolds a nightmare of dreams and death that dominate Poe's fiction: "NEVERMORE" inscribed above the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels named "Lenore" from The Raven, there is imagery from such works as: The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Black Cat, MS. Found in the Bottle, The Pit and the Pendulum, and Israfel.
Category: Literature
Year Elected: 1910
Medal Issued: 1963
Sculptor: Michael Lantz
Mint: Medallic Art Company
Details: Bronze, 44 mm, 0°
Matt Inglima04/30/23 at 21:41TheEmpireNeverEnded: Really cool! I can't get over the relief eith...
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RIC 007 DomitianAR Denarius, 2.94g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PONT; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: P P COS VII DES VIII; Altar, garlanded and lighted
RIC 7 (R3). BMC p. 299 † note. RSC 370. BNC 9.
Ex Private Collection, February 2023.
Domitian seems to have been in somewhat of a hurry to strike coins as Augustus after Titus's death in mid September 81 AD, presumably for a legionary donative. This denarius was struck before Domitian had been awarded the power of the tribunate (TR P) and Pontifex Maximus (PM). Here his only titles are Augustus (AVG), Imperator (IMP), Consul for the 7th time (COS VII), and Pater Patriae, father of the country (P P). Perhaps it may have taken a few days for the Senate to award the power of the tribunate to Domitian because they had assembled at the small town of Reate where Titus had died and needed to be in Rome in order to vote him the right. The religious ceremonies required for Domitian to assume the title Pontifex Maximus had not yet finished by this time either, here he is simply PONT, or in other words a member of the College of Pontiffs. Some have argued that PONT is the same as PM, I disagree. Titus as Caesar early on had also used the title PONT on his denarii and he was never Pontifex Maximus under Vespasian - only the emperor can be Pontifex Maximus or greatest priest. Although this Group 2 denarius is not part of Domitian's first RIC issue, it is very likely to have been struck within the first few days of him assuming the purple. RIC notes the chronology is not precise with these issues from 81 and they are grouped only for 'convenience'. Judging by the rarity of the Group 2 denarii they could not have been struck for any great length of time. This reverse features a pulvinar altar type carried-over from Domitian's last denarius issue struck under Titus in celebration of the Colosseum's dedication. When the new RIC II.1 was published in 2007 just one specimen was known for this altar variety (BNC 9). This coin (a double die match) is now the second specimen. All the above references cite the previously unique Paris specimen.David Atherton04/30/23 at 20:58TheEmpireNeverEnded: Cool coin cool historical background
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1853-65 Japanese Silver 1 ShuJapan, Kaei (1853-65), Silver 1 Shu, Kaei ND (1853-65), Hartill EJC 9.85, Jacobs-Vermeule I302, SCWC KM C12, JNDA 09-53, JC 04-09, Hc (common variety), EF, cast in 96.8% silver, nicely toned, rectangular, vertical reeding on short edges, slanted reeding on long edges, weight 1.89g (ASW 0.0588oz), composition 0.968 Ag, 0.032 Cu, diameter 15.0×9.0mm, thickness 1.5mm, die axis 0°, Ginza (Edo) mint, 1853-65; obverse 一朱銀 (1 Shu Silver) downward, pearled border surrounding; reverse 銀座 (Silver Mint) downward on right, 常是 (Jōze) downward on left for Mint Official, Daikoku Jōze, top left and right stroke of 常 curved, 定 (Guaranteed) incuse countermark above, pearled border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Baldwin's (12 Feb 2023); ex Herman Selig Collection (Part IV: Final): Coins of Japan, Noonans auction 261 (13 Oct 2022), lot 24 (part of); £65.00.Serendipity04/30/23 at 20:17TheEmpireNeverEnded: Such an excellent piece
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Antoninus Pius AR Denarius 18.26 mm 3.18 gr.
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right
Rev: TR POT COS III, she-wolf standing right suckling Romulus and Remus in cave
Mint: Rome (140-143)
RSC II 915; ERIC II 451Ken W204/30/23 at 20:10TheEmpireNeverEnded: Ahhh this is such an attractive coin
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Otho (69)AR Denarius
17.88 mm 3.06 gr.
Obv: IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head right
Rev: SECVRITAS P R, Securitas standing left holding wreath and scepter
Mint: Rome (69)
RSC I 15; [RIC 12]; ERIC II 27Ken W204/30/23 at 20:09TheEmpireNeverEnded: Very nice
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Julia Titi (80-81)AR Denarius
20.53 mm 3.11 gr.
Obv: IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F, draped bust right,, hair in plait
Rev: VENVS AVGVST, Venus standing right leaning on column holding helmet and spear
Mint: Rome (80-81)
RSC II 14; ERIC II 9Ken W204/30/23 at 20:07TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a great piece
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RIC 0985(V) Titus denariusT CAESAR VESPASIANVS
Laureate head right
IMP XIII
Goatherd, seated left, milking goat left
Rome, July 77-December 79 CE
RIC 985V (R)
3.08g
Ex-Germania Inferior Numismatics
Part of the agrarian series under Vespasian, perhaps promoting a more simpler way of life or the bounty that is provided by the Emperor. This one being minted for Titus. While only listed as Rare in RIC, this type is exceedingly difficult to find in trade, even more so than the one for Vespasian, and is a favorite of collectors. Only 3 others in Forum galleries (orfew, 2 Atherton). Wonderful toning in hand. Jay GT404/30/23 at 20:05TheEmpireNeverEnded: Such a cool reverse! I've never seen it befor...
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RIC 1464 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.49g
Ephesus mint, 74 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR P P P; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., annulet at tip of bust
Rev: CONCORDIA AVG; Ceres, std. l., on ornate high-backed chair, with corn ears and poppy and cornucopiae; below throne, annulet; in exergue, star
RIC 1464 (R2). BMC p. 99, †. RSC 68 var. (annulet below throne). RPC 852 (5 spec.). BNC -.
Ex Savoca, eBay, 2 March 2018.
A rare COS V Ephesian denarius notable for three control marks (one on the obverse, two on the reverse). Certain variants may have all three marks present but with different placements, lack one or two marks, or be any combination of the former and latter possibilities. I would assume the marks had something to do with the internal organisation of the mint's workshops. Also of note, this is the last denarius issue which can inarguably be attributed to Ephesus.
A bit off-centre, but in fine style.
David Atherton04/29/23 at 16:56TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a reverse!
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RIC 1555 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.30g
Antioch Mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: NEP RED; Neptune, naked, standing l., r. foot on globe, r. knee bent, holding acrostolium in r. hand, which rests on r. knee, and vertical sceptre in l. hand
RIC 1555 (C). BMC 506. RSC, 274. RPC 1928 (9 spec.). BNC 54.
Acquired from Nemesis, ANA Pittsburgh, August 2004.
An Antiochene denarius featuring Neptune as 'home-bringer' - copying a Rome mint type from 70. It was issued to symbolise the safe return of Vespasian over the seas after the Civil War.
A wonderful coin in excellent condition. I quite like the Antioch denarii, and this one is a good example why!David Atherton04/29/23 at 16:34TheEmpireNeverEnded: Astounding coin! Would love to have one of this t...
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RIC_335Obv.: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG; Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right
Rev.: FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, legs crossed, holding caduceus in right hand and leaning on column with left arm
Beautiful Coin. Nealy Uncirculated.
ex Soliuds Numismatik, Premium Auction 13, 25 March 2017, 296.02/08/23 at 18:23TheEmpireNeverEnded: Stunning portrait!!!
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Tiberius (8-37)AR Denarius
18.70 mm 3.28 gr.
Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head right
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated right holding scepter and branch,
ornate chair legs, feet on footstool
Mint: Lugdunum (14-37)
RSC I 16a; ERIC II 28Ken W202/04/23 at 00:19TheEmpireNeverEnded: Refined portrait
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Galba (68-69)AR Denarius
18.39 mm 3.01 gr.
Obv: IMP SER GALBA AVG, bare head right
Rev: SPQR OB C S within oak wreath
Mint: Rome (68-69)
RSC II 287Ken W202/04/23 at 00:19TheEmpireNeverEnded: Excellent coin
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Aelius (136-137)AR Denarius
18.91 mm 3.01 gr.
Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head right
Rev: TR POT COS II, CONCORD in exergue
Concordia seated left holding patera, resting elbow on cornucopia
Mint: Rome (136-137)
RSC II 1; ERIC II 16Ken W201/11/23 at 14:22TheEmpireNeverEnded: Excellent portrait!
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Vitellius (69)AR Denarius
17.92 mm 3.27 gr.
Obv: A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP, bare head right
Rev: FIDES EXERCITVVM, clasped hands
Mint: Rome (69)
RSC II 36; ERIC II 56Ken W201/11/23 at 14:20TheEmpireNeverEnded: Whoa! What a great piece!
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031. Orbiana, 225-227. AR Denarius. Rome mint.Sallustia Barbia Orbiana 225-227. AR Denarius. Rome mint. 2.83g.
Obv: SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
RIC 319LordBest01/11/23 at 13:50TheEmpireNeverEnded: Very desirable example!
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RIC 0371 (V) Titus denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate head right
Titus standing right, with branch and sceptre in quadriga right
Rome, 72-73 CE before CENS
3.15g
RIC 371V (R2); Hendin 6513 (RR)
Ex-Kolner
The reverse depicts Titus in Quadriga during the Judaea Capta Triumph held in 71 CE. Issued both in Rome and Antioch, this is a much rarer Rome mint example. Only 3 others in Forum Galleries (1 Atherton, 2 Nemo)Jay GT401/03/23 at 16:17TheEmpireNeverEnded: A positively handsome portrait
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RIC 1400 VespasianAR Denarius, 2.81g
Ephesus mint, 69-70 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVG; Ceres std. l., on ornate high-backed chair, with corn ears and poppy and cornucopiae; in exergue, horizontal Φ
RIC 1400 (R). BMC 434A. RSC 65c. RPC 809 (5 spec.). BNC -.
Ex G&N, eBay, 04 June 2012. Ex Hirsch 280, 9 February 2012, lot 4664.
Part of an early series from Ephesus, the coin is quite rare, as are most of the coins from the same issue. The BM has two specimens.
Minted on a fairly tight flan, the coin has a pleasing style and is in good metal.
Thanks to Curtis Clay for additional attribution help.David Atherton12/14/22 at 18:53TheEmpireNeverEnded: Very appealing portrait
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Antoninus Pius AR Denarius 18.18 mm 3.20 gr.
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P,
laureate head right
Rev: TR POT COS III, she-wolf standing left suckling Romulus and Remus within cave
Mint: Rome (140-143)
RSC II 916; [RIC 96]Ken W212/13/22 at 11:49TheEmpireNeverEnded: Another amazing one. I'd love to find one of...
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Philip I AR Antoninianus24.02 mm 5.41 gr.
Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG,
radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: SAECVLARES AVGG, she-wolf standing left suckling Romulus and Remus
II in exergue
Mint: Rome (248)
RSC IV 178; ERIC II 167Ken W212/13/22 at 11:48TheEmpireNeverEnded: Great condition and a great reverse!
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Hadrian (117-138)AR Denarius
18.52 mm 3.51 gr.
Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P,
bare head right
Rev: FIDES PVBLICA, FIdes standing,
facing left holding corn ears and plate of fruit
Mint: Rome (134-138)
RSC II 716; ERIC II 392Ken W212/13/22 at 11:46TheEmpireNeverEnded: This one has a powerful portrait!
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Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Dupondius (25mm, 10.92 g). Rome mint. 10th emission, AD 249. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Elephant walking left, guided by mahout with goad and wand. RIC IV 167c; Cohen 20; EX Goldberg Coins, Auction 5, June 4-7, 2000, lot 3667, The Dr. Jon Kardatzke Coin Collection.
Ex: Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 180, lot 298, January 23, 2008.paul188812/10/22 at 21:50TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a great reverse!!
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Vespasian (69-79)AR Denarius
18.23 mm 3.23 gr.
Obv: CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG,
laureate head right
Rev: Sow and three piglets walking left,
IMP XIX in exergue
Mint: Rome (77-79)
RSC II 213; ERIC II 168Ken W212/10/22 at 19:51TheEmpireNeverEnded: Wow I love this reverse! I have to find one for my...
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10 Vespasian Denarius, 69-70 Judea CaptaVespasian. A.D. 69-79. AR denarius (17.1 mm, 2.86 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 69-70. Ex-Hebrew College Museum. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / IVDAEA, captive Jewess seated right, hands tied before, trophy of captured arms behind. RIC 2; BMCRE 35; RSC 226. Fine, toned.
Ex-Hebrew College Museum.
Ex Agora Auctions #1 - Nov 2013Sosius12/07/22 at 19:16TheEmpireNeverEnded: Wonderful example
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14 TrajanPHOENICIA, Tyre. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.88 g, 10h). Struck AD 110/1. Laureate head right; below, club left and eagle standing right / Tyche seated right on rock, holding grain ears; below, river god Orontes swimming right, head left. McAlee 470; Prieur 1498. VF.
Ex CNGSosius12/07/22 at 19:13TheEmpireNeverEnded: Without a doubt one of the most incredible reverse...
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Attica: Athens TetradrachmArchaic head of Athena r., with almond shaped eye, wearing crested helmet
ornamented with three olive leaves and floral scroll, wire necklace, round
earring.
ΑΘΕ right
owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, prong tail, to left olive twig
and crescent, all within incuse square
16.8g
SNG Copenhagen 13; Sydenham 2526
ex-Time Machine Vcoins Sept 6, 2011
New Picture Jay GT412/07/22 at 19:07TheEmpireNeverEnded: Such a beautiful piece
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079 B.C., L. Papius, Republic AR-Denarius Serratus, Crawford 384/1., Bonnano 212, Griphon leaping right, animal's leg with hoof or club (?), L•PAPI, #1079 B.C., L. Papius, Republic AR-Denarius Serratus, Crawford 384/1., Bonnano 212, Griphon leaping right, animal's leg with hoof or club (?), L•PAPI, #1
avers: Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin tied under the chin. Behind the head, symbol: awl or dagger.
reverse: Griphon leaping right, below symbol: animal's leg with hoof or club or animal's leg with hoof. L•PAPI in exergue.
exergue: -/-//L•PAPI, diameter: 18,5mm, weight: 3,77g, axis: 4h,
mint: Rome, date: 79 B.C.,
ref: Crawford 384/1, Symbol pair Bonnano 212, Babelon unlisted, Sydenham 773,
Q-001quadrans12/07/22 at 19:05TheEmpireNeverEnded: I'm jealous of this one!
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RIC 0020 Titus DenariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head of Titus right
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
Capricorn left, globe below
Reverse based on the coinage of Augustus
Rome 79 CE
3.06g
RIC 20 (R2)
Ex-Dara Museum E-Auction 2 lot 979
A very rare left facing Titus with an attractive portrait. Some encrustations remain on reverse.
Jay GT412/07/22 at 19:01TheEmpireNeverEnded: Portrait of similar caliber to a marble bust :sho...
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RIC 0848 Julia Titi Cistophorus TetradrachmIVLIA AVGVSTA DIVI TITI F
Draped bust of Julia right
VESTA
Vesta seated left, holding Palladium and sceptre
Rome mint for Eastern circulation, 82 CE
10.60g
RIC II 848 (Domitian) (R), RPC II 871, RSC 15, BMCRE Domitian 258; Sear 2914
Rare
Ex-Calgary Coin; Ex-CNG (with tag)
Julia was the daughter of Titus and lived with her uncle Domitian as his mistress from 84 AD until her death in 89 AD. Suetonius said she died as a result of an abortion which was forced on her by Domitian. After her death she was deified which is commemorated on this coin.Jay GT412/07/22 at 19:00TheEmpireNeverEnded: All-around excellent
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RIC 1074 Titus denariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Laureate head left
TR POT VIII COS VII
Quadriga left with flower
Rome, 79 CE to June 24
3.07g
RIC 1074V (R)
Ex-Classic World Coins (Switzerland)
Although only rated as Rare, this coin with the left facing portrait has been elusive in the market place. Only one example in Forum galleries (Atherton, ex-Sneh). One other example on acsearch, die matched to this specimen.Jay GT412/07/22 at 18:27TheEmpireNeverEnded: Ahh this is very cool!
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Trajan Silver DenariusTrajan (25 Jan 98 - 8/9 Aug 117 CE), Silver Denarius, RIC II 315, RSC II 150a, BMCRE III 634, BnF IV 894, Hunter II 206, Strack I 257, Woytek 579v, SRCV II -, Choice gEF, excellent portrait, well-centred on a slightly ragged flan, sharply struck, radiating flow lines, minor marks, edge cracks, plain edge, weight 3.21g, composition Ag, diameter 20.0×18.0mm, thickness 2.85mm, die axis 210°, Rome mint, c.autumn 116 - Aug 117 CE; obverse IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, laureate and draped bust right, seen from behind; reverse PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Fortuna, veiled and draped, seated left, holding rudder by tiller in right hand, cornucopia in left, FORT RED in exergue; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Sovereign Rarities (26 Feb 2021); ex Michael Kelly Collection, Spink auction 20120 (13 Feb 2020), lot 268; £425.00.Serendipity12/06/22 at 11:40TheEmpireNeverEnded: Exceptional all around! Great reverse, too!
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Nerva Silver DenariusNerva (18 Sep 96 - 25 Jan 98 CE), Silver Denarius, RIC II 2, RSC II 16, BMCRE III 6, BnF III 3, Hunter I 2, SRCV II -, gVF, boldly and sharply struck on good metal, nicely toned, minor marks, obverse and reverse slightly off-centre, some legends off-flan, plain edge, weight 2.98g, composition Ag, diameter 18.0×17.0mm, thickness 2.42mm, die axis 210°, Rome mint, 19 Sep - Dec 96 CE; obverse IMP N[ERVA CAES AVG] P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head right; reverse [CONCOR]DIA EXERCITVVM (Concord of the Armies), clasped hands; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Silbury Coins (6 Mar 2021); £325.00.Serendipity12/06/22 at 11:39TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a portrait! What a clasp!
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1837-54 Japanese Silver 1 BuJapan, Tempo (1837-68), Silver 1 Bu, Tempo ND (1837-54), Hartill EJC 9.80, SCWC KM C16, JNDA 09-50, JC 04-5, Pq sakura (cherry blossom variety), EF, cast in 99.1% silver, nicely toned, rectangular, two incuse sakura on short edges, three incuse sakura on long edges, weight 8.66g (ASW 0.2759oz), composition 0.991 Ag, 0.009 Cu, diameter 23.0×16.5mm, thickness 2.6mm, die axis 0°, Ginza (Edo) mint, 1837-54; obverse 一分銀 (1 Bu Silver) downward, within rectangular linear frame, 20 sakura border surrounding with 'P' sakura inverted; reverse 銀座 (Silver Mint) downward on right, 常是 (Jōze) downward on left for Mint Official, Daikoku Jōze, top left and right stroke of 常 curved, bottom two strokes of 是 cross over, 定 (Guaranteed) incuse countermark above, all within rectangular linear frame, 20 sakura border surrounding with 'q' sakura inverted; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Baldwin's (2021); £150.00.Serendipity12/06/22 at 11:38TheEmpireNeverEnded: Ahhh this is very nice! Excellent condition and b...
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Domitian AR Denarius 18.44 mm 3.16 gr.
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, laureate head right
Rev: COS V, she-wolf standing left suckling Romulus and Remus,
boat in exergue
Mint: Rome (77-78)
RSC II 51; ERIC II 158Ken W212/06/22 at 03:11TheEmpireNeverEnded: What an excellent piece!
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Marcus Aurelius Silver DenariusMarcus Aurelius (7 Mar 161 - 17 Mar 180 CE), Silver Denarius, RIC III 170, RSC II 881, BMCRE IV 439, Hunter II 37, Cohen III 881, SRCV II -, EF, sharply struck, beautifully toned, radiating flow lines on the obverse, reverse slightly off-centre with some weakness in legends and scattered light porosity, closed flan crack, plain edge, weight 3.25g, composition Ag, diameter 19.0×18.0mm, thickness 3.13mm, die axis 180°, Rome mint, Dec 166 - Dec 167 CE; obverse M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right; reverse TR P [X]XI•IMP IIII COS [III], Providentia, draped, standing half-left, wand over globe in right hand, long sceptre vertical in left; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Sovereign Rarities (3 Dec 2022); ex Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang Collection, Part II, Leu Numismatik web auction 21 (19 Jul 2022), lot 4265; ex Peus 378 (28 Apr 2004), lot 658; £375.00.Serendipity12/04/22 at 18:16TheEmpireNeverEnded: What an incredible piece! As if it were minted yes...
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FIDES EXERCITVSPhilippus I. antoninianus
Rome mint
Obv.: ...PHIILIPPVS... (insead of PHILIPPVS)
uniqueTibsi04/08/22 at 16:44TheEmpireNeverEnded: Cool rev
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Julius Caesar, Imperator and Dictator, October 49 - 15 March 44 B.C.Silver denarius, Crawford 452/2, Sydenham 1009, BMCRR 3955, RSC I 18, Sear CRI 11, SRCV I 1400, NGC F, strike 4/5, surface 2/5, brushed, bankers marks, edge chip (5772013-001), weight 3.74g, maximum diameter 18.1mm, die axis 180o, 48 B.C.; obverse female (Clementia?) head right, wearing oak wreath, necklace, jewel before ear, and cruciform earring, hair in jeweled knot behind with falling locks, LII (52) behind; reverse CAE-SAR flanking the base of a draped trophy of Gallic arms (shield decorated with fulmen, horned helmet, and carnyx), axe topped by wolf head on right; struck by a military mint moving with Caesar.
The numeral on the obverse indicates Caesar's age when this coin was minted, a unique occurrence in Roman numismatics.
FORVM Ancient Coins / The Sam Mansourati Collection.
Sam04/08/22 at 15:31TheEmpireNeverEnded: A cherished centerpiece of anyone's collectio...
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Julius Caesar, Imperator and Dictator, October 49 - 15 March 44 B.C.Silver Denarius Julius Caesar, Imperator and Dictator, October 49 - 15 March 44 B.C.
Ref; Crawford 443/1, Sydenham 1006, RSC I 49, Sear CRI 9, BMCRR Gaul 27, Russo RBW 1557, SRCV I 1399.
NGC XF, strike 5/5, surface 3/5 (6157926-002), weight 3.891g, maximum diameter 19.6mm, die axis 135o, military mint, traveling with Caesar, year of issue 49 B.C.
Obverse : elephant walking right trampling on a carnyx (Celtic war trumpet) ornamented to look like a dragon, CAESAR below.
Reverse : implements of the pontificate: culullus (cup) or simpulum (ladle), aspergillum (sprinkler), securis (sacrificial ax), and apex (priest's hat).
The Sam Mansourati Collection / FORVM Ancient CoinsSam04/08/22 at 15:20TheEmpireNeverEnded: Incredible! Congrats!
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0036 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 117 AD ConcordiaReference.
Strack 502; Banti 147; RIC 36
Bust B1 with Balteus strap
Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER,
Laureate, cuirassed with exposed upper part of breastplate visible with balteus strap
Rev DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P, CONCORDIA S C in Ex.
Concordia seated left on throne, holding out patera and resting on a figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne
25.03 gr
34 mm
6hokidoki03/30/22 at 16:55TheEmpireNeverEnded: Very attractive
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RIC 1475 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
FIDES PVBL
Hands clasped over caduceus, two poppies and two corn ears
Unknown Eastern "O" mint
76 CE
3.06g
RIC 1475 (R)
Ex-PradosJay GT403/30/22 at 12:59TheEmpireNeverEnded: Bold clasp!
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The Year of the Six Emperors Part IIIn order from top left to right: Maximinus Thrax, murdered; Maximus Caesar, murdered; Gordian I suicide; Gordian II killed in battle; Pupienus, murdered; Balbinus, murdered; Gordian III, probably murdered but possibly died in battle.
It's often better to be a peasant!Nemonater03/29/22 at 13:13TheEmpireNeverEnded: Astounding collection
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Titus / QuadrigaTitus. Silver Denarius (3.41 g 19mm), as Caesar, AD 69-79. Judaea Capta type. Antioch, under Vesapasian, AD 72/3.
O: T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Titus right.
R: Titus, togate, holding palm branch and scepter, standing right in triumphal quadriga advancing right.
- RIC 1563; BMC 521; RSC 395; Hendin 1493.Nemonater03/29/22 at 13:05TheEmpireNeverEnded: Gorgeous
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03 Constantius IIConstantius II
24mm // 5,07g.
DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl and rosette diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing left, spearing a fallen horseman who is bearded, hair in braids, clutching the horse's neck. Mintmark AN Theta.
Not in RIC
Shield variant Randygeki(h2)03/23/22 at 13:35TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a reverse!
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Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
Copper as, RIC II-1 336, BMCRE II 616, BnF III 595, Cohen I 632, Hunter I 119, SRCV I -, Choice VF, superb portrait, well centered on a tight flan, green patina with bare metal high points, scattered porosity, Rome mint, weight 11.694g, maximum diameter 26.9mm, die axis 180o, 71 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, laureate head right; reverse VICTORIA NAVALIS (the naval victory), Victory standing right on a galley prow, wreath in extended right hand, palm frond over left shoulder in left hand, S - C (senatus consulto) flanking low across field; from an Israeli collection, Ex Forum paul188803/21/22 at 18:07TheEmpireNeverEnded: Exceptional portrait
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Gallienus IOVI CONSERVA from Milan...Mildenhall Hoard of 1833Gallienus
A.D. 264- 265
Ӕ Antoninianus
18x20mm 2.4g
GALLIENVS AVG; radiate head left with slight drapery over shoulders.
IOVI CONSERVA; Jupiter stg. l.; holding thunderbolt and sceptre; at foot eagle; in left field S.
RIC Vi Mediolanum 486 var.; Göbl 1037L
Mildenhall Hoard of 1833
discovered in 1833, this hoard contained 1,286 coins from the 3rd century. One was a denarius of Caracalla and the rest were antoniniani from Valerian to Aurelian.
Victor C03/20/22 at 17:07TheEmpireNeverEnded: Remarkable portrait!
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Julia Domna Denarius, RIC 575Julia Domna Denarius.
207-209 AD. Rome mint.
IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right / PVDICITIA, Pudicitia seated left, facing forward, right hand on breast, left hand holding scepter.
18 mm/3.00 g
RIC 575. RSC 170, BMC 72vindelicus03/20/22 at 02:57TheEmpireNeverEnded: Love the reverse on this
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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 68maridvnvm02/15/22 at 19:50TheEmpireNeverEnded: I tried to buy this one, but a couple of weeks bef...
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Roman Empire, Domitian denarius 81 CEDomitian AR Denarius 81 CE (Group 3)
(3.22g)
Obv: Head laureate right; IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PONT
Rev: Draped seat, Semi-circular frame with crescents; COS VII DES VIII PP
RIC 31; BMC 7; RSC 59
Purchased from Munzencontor Kornblum on MA-Shops
orfew03/11/21 at 16:17TheEmpireNeverEnded: Incredible toning!
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 506b - Faustina II, LaetitiaFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, AD 147-148
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG. PII AVG. FIL. Draped bust right, the hair coiled in the back of the head in a chignon and decorated with string of pearls.
Rev.: LAETITIAE PVBLICAE, Laetitia, draped and diademed, standing left, holding long scepter in her left hand, wreath in her outstretched right hand.
Ag, 2.81g, 18mm
Ref.: Kamp. 38.9, RIC 506b, CRE 195 [S]
for the same type, but bust with stephane click hereshanxi05/16/17 at 21:47TheEmpireNeverEnded: The eye appeal of your Faustinas is second to none...
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Denar, RIC 3, p.268, 674 - Faustina II, Diana LuciferaFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, ca. AD 161
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair bun without pearls
Rev.: DIANA LVCIF, Diana standing left, holding long lighted torch in both hands.
Ag, 3.41g, 17mm
Ref.: Strack 520b, BMCRE 87, Cohen 85, RIC 674, CRE 174 [S]shanxi05/16/17 at 21:42TheEmpireNeverEnded: Really gorgeous
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Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 688 - Faustina II, Juno standingFaustina Minor
AR-Denarius
Augusta AD 146 - winter 175/176
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bust right
Rev.: IVNO, Juno, veiled, standing left, patera in right, long scepter in left, peacock at feet
Ag, 3.45g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 688, CRE 190 [S]
I have two other versions of this type in my gallery:
bust with band of pearls:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109802
different hairstyle:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-144040shanxi05/16/17 at 21:41TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a portrait!
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63 BC L. Cassius LonginusVeiled and diad. head of Vesta left, two-handled cup behind, control letter "A" before
LONGIN III V
Togate citizen standing left depositing ballot inscribed V in voting box
Rome 63 BC
3.75 g
Sear 364, RRC 413/1, RSC Cassia 10
Ex Roberto Pedoni
On the obverse below the chin of Vesta is a control letter. The only letters employed on this issue are L, C, A, S, S (inverted) and I. If you collect enough coins of this moneyer, you can spell the moneyer's name in full: L. CASSIJay GT405/14/17 at 02:00TheEmpireNeverEnded: This is gorgeous! Now I have to find one like it ...
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RIC 0849 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
laureate head of Vespasian right
IOVIS CVSTOS
Jupiter standing half-left, sacrificing from patera in right over small lit altar at feet on left, long scepter grounded behind in left
Rome, 75 - 76 A.D.
3.458g, die axis 180o
RIC II, part 1, 849 (C3); BMCRE III 276; RSC II 222; BnF III 249; SRCV I 2295
Ex-Forum, Ex-Heritage CICF World and Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3032, part of lot 30530Jay GT405/14/17 at 01:29TheEmpireNeverEnded: Quite the reverse, too!
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Roman Gold EaringRoman Gold Earing
Looped at one end, globular design on the other
1-3rd century
13mm
0.48g
Ex-ANEJay GT405/14/17 at 01:28TheEmpireNeverEnded: Incredible!
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Ancient Greek Coin Collection From Sixth to First Centuries B.C.Here are the coins I started collecting from 2012 to present. As Aristotle wrote two millennia ago that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, there is no better way to present a collection of Greeks than to put them all together in a single shot. (Please click on picture for bigger resolution and to show greater details on coins).
Top row from left to right: AEOLIS, MYRINA. AR "Stephanophoric" Tetradrachm. Circa 150 BC**ILLYRIA, DYRRHACHION. AR Stater. Circa 340-280 BC**IONIA, SMYRNA. AR “Stephanophoric” Tetradrachm. Circa 150-145 BC** PELOPONNESOS, SIKYON. AR Stater. Circa 335-330 BC**ATTICA, ATHENS. “New style” Tetradrachm. Circa 169 BC.
Fifth row: BACTRIA, Antialkidas. AR Drachm. Circa 145-135 BC**CAPPADOCIA. Ariobarzanes I AR Drachm. Circa 96-63 BC**THRACE, ABDERA. AR Tetrobol. Circa 360-350 BC**THRACE, CHERSONESSOS. AR Hemidrachm. Circa 386-338 BC.
Fourth row: LUCANIA, METAPONTION. AR Stater. Circa 510-480 BC**THESSALIAN LEAGUE. AR Stater. Circa 196-146 BC**MACEDONIA. Kassander AR Tetradrachm. Circa 317-315 BC**AKARNANIA, LEUKAS. AR Stater. Circa 320-280 BC**PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDOS. AR Stater. Circa 330-300 BC.
Third row: SELEUKID SYRIA. Antiochos VI AR Drachm. Circa 144-143 BC**LUCANIA, METAPONTION. AR Stater. Circa 340-330 BC**LUCANIA, VELIA. AR Stater. Circa 280 BC**PARTHIA. Mithradates II AR Drachm. Circa 121-91 BC.
Second row: MYSIA, PERGAMMON. Eumenes I AR Tetradrachm. Circa 263-241 BC**CILICIA, TARSOS. Mazaios AR Stater. Circa 361-334 BC**THRACE. Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 297-281 BC**CILICIA, TARSOS. Pharnabazos AR Stater. Circa 380-374 BC**THRACE, MARONEIA. AR Tetradrachm. Mid 2nd cent. BC.
Bottom row: SELEUKID SYRIA. Antiochos Euergetes VII AR Tetradrachm. Circa 138-129 BC**MACEDON. Alexander III AR Tetradrachm. Circa 325-315 BC**CILICIA, AIGEAI. AR Tetradrachm. Circa 30 BC**PAIONIA. Patraos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 335-315 BC**PAMPHYLIA, SIDE. AR Tetradrachm. Circa 155-36 BC.
Jason T08/02/14 at 13:32TheEmpireNeverEnded: You should be proud for assembling such a selectio...
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GREEK, Aegina, turtle staterIslands off Attica, Aegina AR Stater. Circa 510-480 BC. Turtle: two uncertain countermarks / Incuse square with small skew device.
HGC 6, 433.
11.96g, 19mm.07/27/14 at 13:36TheEmpireNeverEnded: Great addition!
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Constantine "the Great"Roman Empire
Constantine I ‘the Great’
(Reign as 57th Emperor of the Roman Empire 309-337 AD)
(b. 272 AD, d. 337 AD)
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG, Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine facing right
Reverse: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, Altar with globe atop reading VO TIS XX, three stars above, mint mark .PTRcrescent symbol
Bronze Follis
Minted in Treveri 323 AD
Translations:
CONSTANTINVS AVG=Constantine Emperor
BEATA TRANQVILLITAS=Blessed Tranquility
VOTIS XX=Vows of Twenty Years
Treveri=Trier, Germany
.PTRcrescent=First Officina in Trier
References:
RIC VII 389
ERIC II 2298Sphinx35706/08/14 at 12:21TheEmpireNeverEnded: Really sharp!
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Bulgaria: Ivan Alexander (1331-1371) Grosso (Dimnik&Dobrinic-9.1.2)Obv: Christ standing facing before seat, raising hands in benediction; IC XC and monograms across field.
Rev: Ivan Alexander and Michael Asen IV standing facing, each holding cross-tipped scepter, holding Christogram-tipped staff between them; monograms across field; stars flanking base of staff.
Quant.Geek06/05/14 at 13:58TheEmpireNeverEnded: Gorgeous!
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Vespasian with Domitian as CaesarCappadocia, Caesarea. Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AR didrachm (21.3 mm, 6.63 g, 12 h). RY 9 = A.D. 76/7.
O: AVTOKPA KAICAP OVЄCΠACIANOC CEBACTOC, laureate head right.
R: ΔOMЄTIANOC KAICAP CЄBA YIO ЄT Θ, Domitian, togate, standing left, holding olive branch.
RPC 1651 var; Metcalf 6d var; Sydenham 112 var.
This reverse legend, with CЄBA, instead of CЄB, is not listed in the standard references. Both Metcalf and Sydenham record the legend variation ΔOMЄTIANOC instead of ΔOMITIANOC, but oddly, RPC II does not. Nemonater06/05/14 at 13:53TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a portrait!
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Hadrian Galliae HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head right.
RESTITVTORI GALLIAE.
Hadrian standing left, holding volumen and raising kneeling Gallia right.
Rome 134-8 AD
3.24g
RIC 324.
SOLDJay GT405/11/14 at 15:08TheEmpireNeverEnded: Cool reverse
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Mysia. Kings of Pergamon. Eumenes I AR Tetradrachm.Struck circa 263-255/50 BC (30mm, 17.02g, 2h). Westermark Group III, obv. die V.XXIV; SNG France 1606-9; SNG von Aulock 1355 (same obverse die); SNG Copenhagen 334. Obverse: Head of Philetairos right, wearing laurel wreath bound with a broad ribbon with wide hemmed borders. Reverse: ΦIΛETAIPOY in right field, Athena enthroned left, right hand resting on shield set at her feet, left elbow resting on small sphinx seated right; transverse spear in background, ivy leaf above knee, monogram on throne, bow to right. EF, toned. High relief portrait.
Ex CNG: Classical Numismatic Review XXXIX.1 Spring 2014 lot 929022.
The coinage of Pergamon under Eumenes I crystalized the design of the kingdom’s tetradrachmai for almost 100 years. It features on the obverse a realistic portrait of the eunuch Philetairos, who was initially a treasurer for the diadoch Lysimachos. He entrusted to the eunuch 6000 talents of silver (and gold) for safekeeping in Sardis. However, Philetairos switched allegiance to Seleukos shortly before the Battle of Korupedion in 281 BC, when Seleukos defeated Lysimachos. Seleukos, in turn, was assassinated roughly a year later. The newly created kingdom enjoyed autonomy from the Seleukids and the fortress city of Pergamon was built with Philetairos as its “king”, although he was never publicly crowned as such. Philetairos coined at least three different types of tetradrachmai, which were influenced by his allegiance to different rulers. First, he minted Lysimachos-type coins for his master Lysimachos. After the latter’s defeat and death he next minted coins of the Alexander-type either with the legend Alexandrou or Seleukou. Lastly, in a show of self-assurance and independence, he minted coins with the obverse portrait of Seleukos and the reverse directly copied from the earlier Lysimachos-type coin with Athena seated. However, the similarity ends there: instead of putting a dominating diadoch’s name, he boldly put his name on the coins. After his death, the administration passed on to his adopted nephew Eumenes I. The new ruler was able to liberate his realm from the dominion of the Seleukids when he revolted, at the instigation of Ptolemy II of Egypt, and rather unexpectedly, defeated Antiochos I in Sardis in 261 BC. He greatly expanded his territory and founded several cities. His coinage initiated a type which showed a highly realistic and unflattering portrait of his predecessor Philetairos and showed him as diademed, heavy-set and ostensibly obese whose face dominates the whole space of the obverse of the coin. At this point, there is no need of legitimizing current rulers by reference to Alexander. They could either put their own portraits or the likeness of the founder of a dynasty which they belong. This would eventually become the norm for most coins of third century BC Hellenistic kingdoms. The design on Eumenes’ coins would remain unchanged for the next century and would be adopted by succeeding rulers Attalos I ((241-197 BC) and Eumenes II (197-160 BC). It was estimated that it required 200 obverse dies to mint the coins during those span of time of its existence. As for any long-lived (and much copied) designs of any ancient coin (i.e. coins of Phillip II, Alexander III and Lysimachos), the various Philetairou-type coins could be assigned to a particular ruler according to symbols and monograms and level of artistry. Jason T04/17/14 at 18:26TheEmpireNeverEnded: Incredible artistry!
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Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901)AR British Crown
O: Crowned and veiled (Jubilee) bust left.
R: St. George on horseback right, slaying dragon.
28.18g
39mm
KM#765Mat03/26/14 at 02:03TheEmpireNeverEnded: Beautiful!
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RIC 0388 Iulia TitiObv: IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F, Draped and diademed right; hair in long plait
Rev: VENVS AVGVST, Venus standing right, leaning on column, with helmet and spear
AR/Denarius (19.38 mm 3.28 g 6h) Struck in Rome 80-81 A D
RIC 788 (C2, Titus) RSC 14, BMCRE 141, BNF 106
ex Inasta Auction 53 lot 375FlaviusDomitianus03/25/14 at 23:18TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a reverse!
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2014.084.2Serdica, 4.31 g; 12h
Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; Radiate, cuirassed, bust right; breastplate decorated with head of Medusa.
Reverse: SOLI - I-NVICTO; -/-//XXI•T •; Sol, nude, but for chlamys wrapped around shoulders and left arm, trailing behind, walking left, right hand raised, left holding whip, on each side bound captives, in oriental dress, seated back to back; captive on right looking back to left.
Ref: cf RIC 311 for type but different obverse inscription; BnF pg. 398; RIC V,1 online T-2715; Emission 7 (April-November 274)
Notes: This obverse die is a match to RIC V,1 online T-2723 Medusa-head example.gordian_guy03/25/14 at 23:17TheEmpireNeverEnded: All around great!
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036 Faustina Senior (100-141 A.D.), RIC III 1169b (A.Pius), Rome, AE-dupondius, AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, Scarce !036 Faustina Senior (100-141 A.D.), RIC III 1169b (A.Pius), Rome, AE-dupondius, AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, Scarce !
Wife of Antoninus Pius.
avers:- DIVA-FAV-STINA, Draped and veiled bust right.
revers:- AVGV-STA,Ceres standing left, holding corn ears and transverse long torch, S-C across the field.
exerg: S/C//--, diameter: 26-26,5mm, weight: 12,44g, axis:5 h,
mint: Rome, date: after 141 A.D., ref: RIC-III-1169b (Antoninus Pius)-p-167, C-80, Scarce !,
Q-001quadrans03/25/14 at 23:16TheEmpireNeverEnded: Gorgeous portrait.
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RIC 002 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.08g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VII; Dolphin coiled round anchor
RIC 2 (R). BMC 3. RSC 551. BNC 3.
Ex Den of Antiquity, eBay, March 2014.
Domitian's first issue of denarii seamlessly picks up where Titus' last issue left off. The pulvinaria types minted for Titus are reused and the portraits of Domitian are identical to those issued for him as Caesar under Titus. The only titles present here are IMP, AVG, TR P, and COS; titles he would have assumed immediately upon Titus' death. The dolphin and anchor reverse is a bit rarer than others from this issue. The obverse is a die match with my RIC 1.
A decent coin struck on a small flan (typical of the early issues) in good early style.
David Atherton03/24/14 at 19:22TheEmpireNeverEnded: Enjoyable significance.
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TiberiusFourée Denarius, Unknown mint, imitating Lyon, AD 14-37
Obv.: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, Laureate bust right.
Rev.: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia or Pax seated right.
Reference: RIC I Tiberius 28 (p. 95)
Notes: A fourée tribute penny.John Anthony03/14/14 at 18:43TheEmpireNeverEnded: Great reveal of the underlying metal.
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56. Gordian III / RIC 39, detail.A close-up of Virtus from the reverse side of the previous coin.
After you click on the small thumbnail picture, click on the larger picture to get a much larger photo, 616 X 921 pixels.Callimachus03/14/14 at 18:40TheEmpireNeverEnded: Love the detail.
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40. Philip II as Caesar.Antoninianus, ca 244 - 246 AD, Rome mint.
Obverse: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES / Radiate bust of Philip II.
Reverse: PRINCIPI IVVENT / Philip standing, holding globe and spear. Captive at his feet.
3.91 gm., 24 mm.
RIC #219; Sear 9241.Callimachus03/05/14 at 18:37TheEmpireNeverEnded: Great coin, and I love the flan!
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153 Julianus II. (360-363 A.D.), Sirmium, RIC VIII 108, AE-3, -/-//BSIRM, VOT/X/MVLT/XX in wreath, #1153 Julianus II. (360-363 A.D.), Sirmium, RIC VIII 108, AE-3, -/-//BSIRM, VOT/X/MVLT/XX in wreath, #1
avers: D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG, J8/A3L, Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
reverse: No legend, VOT/X/MVLT/XX in wreath.
exergue: -/-//B-SIRM, diameter: 20,5mm, weight: 3,35g, axis: 6h,
mint: Simium, date: 361-363 A.D., ref: RIC-VIII 108, p-393,
Q-001quadrans02/10/14 at 16:08TheEmpireNeverEnded: So you're the reason why there are so few beau...
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Probus Silvered Antoninianus Probus Silvered Antoninianus
EQVITI Ticinum series II
3.044gm 22.4mm 3rd officina
Ticinum mint c.281AD
Obv: IMP C PROBVS AVG
Radiate & mantled bust left
holding eagle tipped scepter
Rev: SALVS AVG
Salus standing right feeding snake
held in arms. V behind.
TXXI in ex. RIC V 499
sean c202/07/14 at 02:40TheEmpireNeverEnded: Very nicely struck.
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