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Titus Sestertius SpesObv.
IMP T CAES VESP AVG PM TR P P P COS VIII
Radiate head right
Rev.
SC
Greek archaic statue of Spes (Elpis) walking left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt
RIC 168
34mm 25.50gancientdave02/03/16 at 11:31Matthew C5: Brilliant....if you ever wished to part with it......
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054p Macrinus (217-218 A.D.), Moesia, Nicopolis Ad Istrum, HHJ 08.23.07.02, AE-28, VΠ-AΓPIΠΠA-NIKOΠOΛITΩN-ΠPOC-IC/TP-Ω, Apollo, naked, standing right,054p Macrinus (217-218 A.D.), Moesia, Nicopolis Ad Istrum, HHJ 08.23.07.02, AE-28, VΠ-AΓPIΠΠA-NIKOΠOΛITΩN-ΠPOC-IC/TP-Ω, Apollo, naked, standing right,
avers: AVK-OΠΠEΛ-CEVH-MAKPI-NOC, Laureate head right.
revers: VΠ-AΓPIΠΠA-NIKOΠOΛITΩN-ΠPOC-IC/TP-Ω, Apollo, Sauroktonos, naked, standing right with crossed legs, left hand on tree-stump, in right hand holding twig and pointing to stump.
exe: TP/Ω//--, diameter: 27-28mm, weight: 11,45g, axis:6h,
mint: Moesia, Nicopolis Ad Istrum, Statius Longinus 217-218 A.D., date: 217-218 A.D., ref: Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov 8.23.7.2,
Q-001quadrans11/24/15 at 11:37Matthew C5: Love it 
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Mysia, Pergamon, (200-0 B.C.), AE-17, SNG Cop-360, ΠERΓAMH, Nike walking right,Mysia, Pergamon, (200-0 B.C.), AE-17, SNG Cop-360, ΠERΓAMH, Nike walking right,
avers: Helmeted head of Athena right, with Owl countermark.
revers: ΠERΓAMH, Nike walking right, holding wreath and palm branch.
exerg:-/-//--, diameter: 17mm, weight: 5,06g, axes: 0h,
mint: Mysia, Pergamon,
date: 200-0 B.C., ref: SNG Cop-360, Weber 5182-5183, BMC 135-138, Sear Greek 3974,
Q-001quadrans04/22/15 at 10:54Matthew C5: She has owls on her mind....
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Roman Lead (Seal), sheet LEG•II-?AR, #01,Roman Lead (Seal), sheet LEG•II-?AR, #01,
diameter: 33x11x3,5mm,
weight: 7,69g,
Q-001quadrans04/22/15 at 10:53Matthew C5: neat item!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius, AE Sestertius, RIC 753Æ Sestertius (23,55g, Ø 31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: TR•POT COS•III•DES•IIII, Salus seated left, feeding snake coiled around altar and resting left elbow on chair.
RIC 753; BMCRE 1651 note; Cohen 929 (coll. Elberling); Strack note on p.347, +83
Ex Cayón auction, May 2013
The only other specimen recorded seems to be that of Dr. Elberling, published by him with a drawing of the reverse in 1864, then taken over by Cohen 929 in his second edition, and repeated from Cohen by RIC 753, BMC 1651 note, and Strack p. 347, no. +83.Charles S04/15/15 at 11:25Matthew C5: One of the best out there for sure!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, PertinaxAR denarius. 193 AD. Laureate head right. IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG. / Laetitia standing left holding wreath and sceptre. LAETITIA TEMPOR COS II.benito04/07/15 at 16:31Matthew C5: Of my top 10 favourites!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, GalbaAR denarius. 69 AD. Laureate head right. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG / Livia standing left, holding patera and scepter.DIVA AVGVSTA . RIC 186. RSC 55.
benito04/07/15 at 16:28Matthew C5: How am I the 1st to comment?? very nice!
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Roman, Pompey the Great04/07/15 at 16:14Matthew C5: This coin draws you in....
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Roman, Julia MaesaRIC 263 (3,1 gm, 20 mm).
Mint of Rome, 220 AD.
Wide & sharp specimen -
rare for this queen!04/07/15 at 16:11Matthew C5: very nice
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Gordian III (238 - 244 A.D.)AR Tetradrachm
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch
O: AVTOK K M ANT GORDIANOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
R: DHMAPX EX UPATO B, eagle standing facing, head left with wreath in beak, below, crescent & ram running right.
Antioch Mint, Struck 242 A.D.
27mm
13.5g
Prieur 302Mat04/07/15 at 16:03Matthew C5: I think the Eagle is stealing the lamb for a nice ...
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NERVAAR Tetradrachm. Antiochia ad Orontem (Seleucis et Pieria). 15.52 gm, 12h. Regnal year 1. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis with Medusa head and snakes on shoulder. AVT NEΡOVAΣ KAIΣ ΣEB / Eagle with wings raised, standing facing on thunderbolt, head right; palm branch before on right field. ETOVΣ NEOV IEΡOV A. Prieur 149. BM 267.
benito04/07/15 at 13:53Matthew C5: Incredible coin!
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SABINAAR denarius. 126-137 AD. 3.54 g. Draped bust right. SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P / Pudicitia, veiled, standing l., raising veil with right. hand PVDICITIA . RIC Hadrian 407
NAC 41. Lot 83.
benito04/07/15 at 13:52Matthew C5: wonderful!
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SEVERUS IIAE follis. Treveri 305-306 AD. 9,47 grs. Laureate,draped,cuirassed bust right. FL VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES. / Genius standing left, partly draped , modius on head, pouring libation from patera & holding cornucopiae. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. S F in fields. PTR in exergue.
RIC 661 a.
benito04/07/15 at 13:50Matthew C5: very interesting obverse
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TRAJAN DECIUSAR antoninianus. 250-251 AD. 4.06 grs. 7h. Radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. / The two Pannoniae standing facing, both looking right, raising their right hands, each with a standard. PANNONIAE.
RIC 23 var. (both look left). RSC 89a var. (same).
benito04/07/15 at 13:48Matthew C5: Love the eyes!
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Pupienus, RIC 22a, sestertius of AD 238Æ Sestertius (17.1g, Ø30mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 238
Obv.: IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laurate, draped bust of Pupienus facing right.
Rev.: PAX PVBLICA (around), S C (in ex.), Pax seated left, holding an olive branch and a sceptre.
RIC 22a(S); Cohen 24
ex kc (FORVM) Charles S04/02/15 at 23:22Matthew C5: One of the nicest coin portraits that I've eve...
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 579, Sestertius of AD 139 (Aurum Coronarium: Asia)Æ Sestertius (22.74g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS II (around) S C (in field), ASIA (in ex.) Asia, towered headdress, standing left, holding crown and anchor, prow at feet.
RIC 579 (R2); Cohen 64 (fr.40); BMCRE IV 1184; Strack 779 (listed in 6 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 41 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 4150
ex CNG, eAuction 60 (2003)
Part of a series celebrating Antoninus' remission of half of the special tax (aurum coronarium) normally levied on the provinces at the time of the accession of an emperor.Charles S03/31/15 at 17:15Matthew C5: Although not the most flawless of your Ant. Pius, ...
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Trajan, RIC 572, Sestertius of AD 103-104 (Triumphal arch)Æ Sestertius (25.62g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 103-104.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate head of Trajan facing right.
S·P·Q·R·OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around] S C [in ex.] monumental richly decorated triumphal arch; on the sides, can be seen a biga driven by Victory; in the pediment Jupiter between two seated figures, panel above pediment inscribed IOM (= Iovi Optimo Maximo), the whole surmounted by six-horse chariot driven by Jupiter and flanked by Victories.
RIC 572 [R]; BMC 844; Cohen 547; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 100:18
ex Künker, Auction 174
This issue celebrates the triumph of Trajan in the first Dacian war and the dedication of a triumphal arch to Jupiter Optimus Maximus in AD 102.Charles S03/31/15 at 15:25Matthew C5: very interesting reverse!
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Mis-strike Soli of Constantine IThe obverse of this coin is error free, though has a weak strike in the legend a 3h. However the reverse suffers from a very odd 180 degree flipped double strike. It is R F / RA issue struck at the 4th (quarta) officina of Rome. It is RIC-VII-Rome-2 struck AD 313. All officinae except P are rated scarce (P is rated C1).SC03/31/15 at 13:42Matthew C5: almost creepy reverse,love it
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"Obol" As of Marcus AureliusThis as of Marcus Aurleius with reverse of Providentia holding wand over globe has a layer of thick blue crystals on both sides. Many believe that this kind of patina comes from contact with the dead and such coins are therefore know as "obol" coins from the practice of placing payment for the afterlife in the deceased's mouth. It is not certain if there is any truth to these rumours. When coins, like this one, come from ploughed field contexts it is impossible to determine what their original deposition context was. SC03/31/15 at 13:19Matthew C5: Incredible story if true! The metals in the coin ...
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Equine - Harness Junction RingThis ring links two straps allowing both to swing freely. Examples are known with three or four straps. Circa early- to mid-1st century AD. Parallels are known from the British Museum and the Romisches Museum Germany from Sirmium, Holtern and Vindonissa. Roman Military Equipment, 2nd edition, figure 70, shows two examples from Rhingonheim and Kempten (UK).SC03/31/15 at 13:16Matthew C5: very nice piece of the past!
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Belt Plates - 2nd century AD - Openwork filigreeRoman open-work, or opus interassile, style belt plaques.
The small plate on the left served as a hanger - a pouch or knife was attached to the loop.
The larger plate on the right was a standard decorative plate.
Both date to the mid-2nd to early 3rd century AD.
References:
Roman Military Equipment, 2nd edition, figure 88, #2-4 from Strageath on Hadrian's Wall.
Dura Europos report, volume 7, #87 which cites parallels from Richborough, Zugmantel, Saalburg and Drnholec Croatia.
Appels and Laycock, AA 14.55, 3rd century.
An exact parallel for the long, right hand plate, was found at Bashonal do Ibor in western Spain, Morillo and Aurrecoechea, The Roman Army in Hispania, page 173, #8. SC03/31/15 at 13:13Matthew C5: Impressive on how much fine detailing survived!
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VMB BOSSIVS PIVS AVGVigor Avgustiantvwala03/31/15 at 11:41Matthew C5: Does he go into battle with that out?? 
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, DenariusSilver denarius,18mm, 3.46g, Rome October - December 88 A.D. Carradice 88.3c, RIC 117a, BMC 133 (same obverse die), Ex Barry P. Murphy
IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head left
COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC Herald wearing feathered cap adv. left, holding wand and round shield decorated with the helmeted bust of Minerva right.
Very rare obverse variant for the series issued to commemorate the Secular Games held in 88 A.D. Probably just the second know specimen with a counter-clockwise legend.
FORVM AUCTIONS03/31/15 at 11:04Matthew C5: Fantastic! I love the eyes on Domitian
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Roman, Vespasian SestertiusVespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 23.90 g). Rome mint. Struck AD 71. Laureate head right. RIC 443; Cohen 419. Good VF, mottled green patina, light smoothing.
03/30/15 at 16:56Matthew C5: Wonderful!
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Roman, Vespasian AE34 Orichalcum Sestertius. 71 AD.Obv;IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III,
Laureate head right
Rev;ROMA S-C,
Roma standing left holding Victory and spear.
RIC 443, Cohen 419.
34mm.
To me the portrait on this coin is like a window to his personality and character. His gaze seems to mirror what is written about his life and the way he ruled.
03/30/15 at 16:55Matthew C5: The window to the soul is through the eyes!
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Roman, Tiberius AR DenariusAttribution: RIC I 30, RSC II 16a, SRCV I 1763, Lugdunum
Date: 19 August, AD 14 – 16 March, AD 37
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r.
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated r., holding olive branch & long scepter; ornate legs to chair
Size: 19 mm
Weight: 3.6 grams
* NOTE: chipped piece & metal adhesions from prior mounting of coin as jewelryNoah03/30/15 at 16:49Matthew C5: Oddly nice! Bizzare reptilian-like eyes!
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Roman, Pupienus, April - June 238 A.D.MARCVS CLODIVS PUPIENVS MAXIMVS was born about 164. He was a Senator in 238 when the revolt of the Gordians broke out against Maximinus I, and he was one of the Senate's "Committee of Twenty" to oversee the defense of Italy in support of the Gordians. When the Gordians were quickly killed in Africa, the Senate made Pupienus and a Senator named Balbinus co-Augusti. Pupienus was to lead the army and Balbinus was to administrate. Maximinus was soon killed by his own men at Aquileia but discontent in Rome led to the murder of Pupienus by the Praetorian Guard on July 29, 238. This portrait is from a Antonianus (ex-Forum) in my collection (see jimwho523's gallery for actual coin)jimwho52303/30/15 at 16:45Matthew C5: Very nice! Nose hairs, I though Puienus plucked?...
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Roman, PERTINAXbenito03/30/15 at 16:39Matthew C5: I like it better than the sculpture!
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Roman, MACRINUSAE 27. Nikopolis. 217-218 AD. 12,38 grs. Statius Longinus, legate. Laureate head right. AVT K M OΠEΛΛI CEV MAKPEINOC AVΓ. /
Nemesis standing left, holding scales and measuring rod, wheel at feet left. VΠ CTATI ΛONΓIOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ.
Moushmov 1265 (variant). Hristova/Jekov No. 8.23.35.3 (same dies).
Gorny Mosch 126. Lot 1634.
benito03/30/15 at 15:59Matthew C5: Wonderful!
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Roman, Julian II. Apostata AE1Iulianus II. Apostata AE1, struck 361-363 AD at Antioch mint, 2. officinae.
Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
(Rev: SECVRITAS REI PVB, bull standing right, two stars above.
Ex: ANTB(palm))
Ø 27-29 mm, 7.79 g.
Antioch RIC VIII 216
My favourite portrait in my collection...Pscipio03/30/15 at 15:57Matthew C5: Odd beard? Very nice!
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Roman, Helena03/30/15 at 15:56Matthew C5: The hair really makes this coin. Very nice!
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Roman, HADRIAN, BRITANNICVSSestertius of Hadrian, AD 122. EXERC BRITANNICVS SC ("For the army of Britain, by order of the Senate") RIC 913. Coin currently in the British Museum Department of Coins and Medals (gallery 49, case 14).
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS 111 PP ("Hadrian Augustus, three times consul, father of his country") 03/30/15 at 15:55Matthew C5: The reverse is like a painting!
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Roman, Hadrian, AE-Sestertius. Pax seatd. Nice Portrait Roman Empire, Hadrian. 117 - 138 AD. AE-Sestertius, struck 135 AD. Rome Mint. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P.P., his laureate head right.
RIC 770.
An attractive coin with good style and eye appeal. Just the way I like them!
03/30/15 at 15:53Matthew C5: Love the detailing in the eyes!
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Roman, Hadrian SestertiusThis is one of my favourite coins because it has one of the best portraits of Hadrian that I have ever seen.03/30/15 at 15:52Matthew C5: Hadrian has some of the nicest large coins. very ...
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Roman, Galba's "scareface"Master's portrait of the emperor Galba on sestertius.
03/30/15 at 15:49Matthew C5: very nice!
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Roman, GALBA SESTERTIUS.Galba 68-69 AD Bronze Sesterce. A true classic head of Galba, powerful and Roman with all the Republican virtues. Beatifull natural patina. Purchased Leu 1980. Ex Sartige 1938 and dating back to the beginning of 1900's
Coins to fall in love with www.petitioncrown.com03/30/15 at 15:48Matthew C5: Wow! Love the patina as well
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Roman, GALBAbenito03/30/15 at 15:43Matthew C5: Not only is this excellent, but it matches the scu...
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Roman, Domitian, RIC 507Obverse: CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII - Laureate head right
Reverse: PAX AVGVST S C - Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae.
mm. 34 - g. 25,93
RIC2 507 R (Titus) - RPC II 504 - 80 a.D. Thracian mint
A realistic powerful portrait of the last of the Twelve CaesarsFlaviusDomitianus03/30/15 at 14:02Matthew C5: simply wonderful!
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Roman, DomitianDomitian Denarius. 87 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, laureate head right / IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing right, weilding javelin and holding shield. RSC 228.
One of the best portraits I have in my collection.03/30/15 at 14:01Matthew C5: possible quote"let me guess, chicken with eggplant...
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Roman, Claudius, Amazing "Medallic" ClavdivsAS
Mint: Roma
41 AD
Dimensions: 32mm/17,52grms ( theorical weight: 10,82grms)
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP
"Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunitia Potestas Imperator".
Reverse: S-C
"Senatus Consulto"
Réf : Cohen 84 var. (f.) - RIC. 100 - BMC. 149 - BN. 179.
Conservation: SUP
to see the reverse follow this link:
http://storage.canalblog.com/85/25/140642/30815258.jpg03/30/15 at 13:56Matthew C5: one of the best I've seen!
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Roman, Claudius I03/30/15 at 13:55Matthew C5: fantastic! I wonder if he really had such a long/...
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Roman, Caracalla - Caesarea, Cappadocia - AR DrachmRoman Empire
Emperor Caracalla Silver Drachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia.
Struck year 17 (208 - 209 AD)
Titles in Greek.
obv: Laureate bust right.
rev: Mount Argaeus surmounted by star; crescent in left field.
ex CNG
Weight: 3.15 grams
Reference: Syderham 476crexesq03/30/15 at 13:53Matthew C5: the reverse is great!
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Roman, CaracallaThis seemed such a striking portrait of this notorious emperor that I couldn't resist.maridvnvm03/30/15 at 13:49Matthew C5: very nice
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Roman Key RingRoman bronze key ring
ring 24 mm, height 33 mm
13.72g
2nd century AD
A Roman Signifer (standard bearer) was also the cohorts banker. He kept records of what the soldiers deposited with him for safe keeping and he had the key to the strong box. Not only did the soldiers protect the Signifer to prevent the standard from being captured (which would be a disgrace) but also so that they could get their money back!
There is no way to know if this was an actual Signifer key as many other professions would have items locked away.Jay GT403/26/15 at 09:42Matthew C5: very neat item
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Maximianus Herculeus antoninianus from LvgdvnvmMaximianus Herculeus antoninianus. Lvgdvnvm mint. 286 AD.
4.72 grs and 21 mm.
Obs. : Radiate, drapped and cuirassed bust looking right. Around : IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG.
Rev. : Jupiter standing left, holding a thunderbolt and an hasta. C retrograd in the field. Around : IOVI CONSERVATORI.
RIC 388. Bastien 64.labienus03/25/15 at 14:21Matthew C5: fantastic! he looks quite sure of himself
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AEQVITAS AVG RIC V/1 14Ant, 17x20mm, 2.05g.
Obverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate head R.
Reverse: AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing L holding scales and cornucopia. Stigma in R field.
Rome mint.
RIC 14, Common.Robert_Brenchley03/25/15 at 14:19Matthew C5: almost look as though he has an 'adam's ap...
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.03.13 #1 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.92g, 17.39mm, 240°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. [N]IKOPOLI - T PROC [ICT]
Hera, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding patera in outstretched r. hand and
resting with raised l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1351 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2380 var. (has AV KAI C)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.3.13 (plate coin)
F+, olive-green patina, rev. excentrically struckJochen03/20/15 at 17:23Matthew C5: very nice
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Moesia inferior, Markianopolis, 14. Septimius Severus, HrJ (2013) 6.14.36.02 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 12.74g, 27.41mm, 195°
struck under governor Julius Faustinianus
obv. AV KL CEPTI - CEVHROC P
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V I FAVCTINIANOV MARAKIANOPOLI(sic!) / TWN
Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, holding in l. arm cornucopiae and in
outstretched r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 569
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #797 (= AMNG 569)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2013) No. 6.14.36.2 (plate coin)
rare, about VF, nice blue-green patina
from Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
Interesting legend error on rev.Jochen03/20/15 at 15:59Matthew C5: I would love to have this in my collection!
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Moesia inferior, Markianopolis, 24. Macrinus & Diadumenian, HrJ (2013) 6.24.35.05Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 28, 11.49g, 27.98mm, 210°
struck under governor Furius Pontianus
obv. AVT K OPEL CEV MAKREINOC KM OPEL ANTWNEINOC
confronted heads of Macrinus, laureate, r., and Diadumenianus, bare-headed, l.
rev. VP PONTIANOV MARKIANOPOLEITWN (WN ligate)
Nemesis/Aequitas, stg. l., holding scales and cornucopiae, wheel l. at feet
in upper l. field E (for Pentassarion)
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 763
b) Varbanov (engl.) 1210
c) Hristova/Jekov (2013) No.6.24.35.5
rare, good F/about VF, dark green patina
The K behind MAKREINOC is short for KAICAR and belongs to Diadumenian.
Jochen03/20/15 at 15:05Matthew C5: great obverse
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Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, Bellinger T129Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, c.79-96 (time of the Flavians)
AE - (Orichalcum-) Semis, 6.86g, 19mm
obv. Bust of Athena, wearing warlike clothes with Corinthian helmet, aegis on her chest, spear over r. shoulder, before which a snake twisting upwords (from the aegis?)
ILI beneath, all in circle of dots
rev. Aineias, bearded, bare-headed, in short military cloak and boots, advancing r., leading his son Askanios, in short chiton, looking upwards to him, with r. hand, and carrying his father Anchises, bearded, head veiled, looking forward, in his l. arm
all in dotted circle
ref.: Bellinger T129; von Fritze 28; RPC II, 895; SNG Copenhagen 368; SNG von Aulock 154; BMC 20
Rare, VF, natural Orichalcum surface, slight roughness
Pedigree:
ex Künker Auction 133, lot 8140 (describes the snake as twining around the spear!)
For more informations please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
Jochen03/20/15 at 14:44Matthew C5: One of the most interesting I've seen!
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Troas, Alexandreia, Maximinus I, Bellinger A362Maximinus I, AD 235-238
AE 26, 8.18g, 25.7mm
obv. IMP MAXI - MINVS PIVS AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. COL AVG - TR - O
Poseidon, nude, stg. r., l. foot set on dolphin, trident in raised r. hand ready for thrust, holding in
extended l. hand hippocampus
Bellinger A362, type 38 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen 171
about VF
The same rev. is known from Anchialos for Severus, Varbanov (engl.) 712
For more information please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'.
Jochen03/20/15 at 14:42Matthew C5: Interesting artwork on the face!
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Cilicia, Coropissos, Maximinus I SNG Paris 770Maximinus I AD 235-238
AE 32, 15.62g
obv. AVT KG IOVH - MAXIMEINOC
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, r.
rev. KOROPICCEWN THC KHTWN MHTROPOLEW
Perseus, nude except chlamys, stg. l., holding harpe and head of Medusa in his
l. hand, clasping hands with Andromeda, stg. r. in long chiton, holding with her
l. hand fold of her garment under her chin; below the sea-monster Ketos.
SNG Levant 590; SNG Levante Supp. 157 (this ex.); SNG Paris 770; this obv. die was used in Philadelphia too, see SNG Levante 580
rare, about VF, brown-green patina
For more information look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'Jochen03/20/15 at 14:36Matthew C5: very nice
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Bithynia, Nikaia, Domitian, BMC 20Domitian, AD 81-96
AE 26, 8.54g
obv. AYT DOMITIANOS KAISAR SEBA GER
Bust, laureate, r.
rev. TON KTISTH NEIKAIEIS PRWTOI THS EPARX
Head of Herakles, bearded, laureate, l.
RPC 239; BMC 20
rare, VF, deep green patina
The metropolis of Bithynia was in fact Nicomedia but Nicaea raises a claim upon that title as is shown by a coin issued under Domitian with the legend "the Nikaians, the first of the eparchias". From this claim emerged a legal dispute which finally was decided by Valens in that way, that Nicaea and Nicomedia both was allowed to call themselve the first city of Bithynia but that only Nicomedia was the metropolis. But this vain title was useless: By the new arrangement of the provinces Chalcedon became the metropolis of the anterior Pontus. It's known a discourse from Dion of Prusa - who lived in the time of Domitian - in which he challenged the Nicomedians to peace with the Nicaeans.
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Thracia, Perinthos, Severus Alexander Varbanov 4072Severus Alexander AD 232-235
AE 35, 19.8g
obv. AVT(?) KM AVR CEV - ALEXANDROC AV
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, radiate, r.
rev. PERI - NTHIW - N / DIC NEWKO / RWN
Triptolemos with chlamys behind stg. in biga r., drawn by two winged snakes,
joined by yoke
Schönert pl. 45, 737 (same dies); Varbanov 4072 (same dies)
Rare; VF, nice green-brown patina
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TRIPTOLEMOS, son of Keleos of Eleusis, is said to get wheat from Demeter with the order to spread the cultivation of grain over the world. So he is one of the great founders of civilization. In his snake biga he came to Thracia, where he was killed by Lynkos, who then was transformed into a lynx. (Ovid Metam. V, 642-661)
PERINTHOS was called HERACLEA (THRACICA) after the time of Aurelian.Jochen03/20/15 at 13:25Matthew C5: love the reverse art
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Thracia, Pautalia, Caracalla, Ruzicka 592Caracalla AD 197-217
AE 31, 17.16g, 31.24mm, 225°
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNINOC
bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, l., with shield with Gorgoneion on it and
spear behind (light bearded)
rev. OVLPIAC PA - VTALIAC
Herakles, nude, standing crooked r., r. foot put backwards, r. hand behind
back, holding lion-skin over l. arm, and in l. hand club set on heap of nine
bowls (type of Herakles Farnese)
ref. Ruzicka 592; Moushmov 4300
Rare, nearly VF
Pedigree:
ex coll. Alexander Mergen
ex coll. Dr. Reinhart Falter, München
The Herakles Farnese was a marble copy of a Hellenistic work of Lysipp c.330 BC made by Glykon of Athens AD 211-217. It was found 1540 in the Caracalla Thermes in Rome and then located in the Farnese gardens. The rev. of the coin probably shows a copy standing in the gardens or parks of Pautalia which was a famous bath.Jochen03/20/15 at 13:23Matthew C5: great patina!
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Syria, Antiochia ad Orontem, Augustus, BMC 135Augustus, 27 BC - AD 14
struck 5/4 BC
obv. KAISARI SEBASTH ARXIEREI (starting upper right)
bust, laureate, r.
rev. ARXIE / RATIKON / ANTIO / XEIS / ZK (in 5 lines)
all in archieratic wreath
ZK = year 27 of the Actian era = 5/4 BC
BMC 135; RPC 4251; SGI 109
VF, nice sand patina
Refers to the acception of the title archiereus by Augustus. The Actian era is counted from the battle of Actium.Jochen03/20/15 at 12:43Matthew C5: The contrast really makes this coin!
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Trajan RIC II, 598Trajan, AD 98-117
AE - denarius, 2.93g, 18mm
Rome, AD 114
obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP
bust, with drapery on l. shoulder, laureate, r.
rev. SPQR OPTIMI PRINCIPI
Emperor on horseback l., holding scepter and small Victoria
RIC II, 598; C.499; not in BMC
Scarce, VF/about VF
Jochen03/20/15 at 12:33Matthew C5: I really like how Trajan's eyes were done
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Domitian RIC II, 65 var.Domitian AD 81-96
AR - denar, 3.45g, 19.78mm
obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM PM TRP IIII (with line above)
head laureate r.
Medusa head with wings, snakes, aegis on shoulder of portrait
rev. IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P
Minerva, draped, standing l. with spear
(Minerva type 4)
RIC II, 65 var; BMC 80; Paris 83; RSC 180a
Scarce; EF, exquisite obverse and very elegant reverse
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RIC and Cohen have POTES in rev. legend!
One of my nicest coins.Jochen03/20/15 at 12:29Matthew C5: fantastic facial expression!
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Troas, Tenedos, Rosen 536AR - Obol, 0.51g, 8.29mm, 270°
struck 550-470 BC
obv. Janiform head, on l. side female, on r. side male, bearded (Hera and Zeus?)
rev. Labrys (double axe)
l. and r. beside the handele T - E
all in square incus
ref. Rosen 536; SNG von Aulock 1587
rare, about VF
Labrys = Pelekos, sign of Tenedos. Because in later times the axe has been accompanied by a grape bunch it could has been an attribute or cult object of a Dionysos cult, who was worshipped as Dionysos Pelekos, like in Phera/Thessaly (HN).
Another interpretation of the janiform head is Philomene and Tenes, the eponym of Tenedos.
Tenedos has played an important role in the Trojan War, especially for the capture.
For more information please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins', coming soon.Jochen03/20/15 at 12:09Matthew C5: I have read a book linking both symbols to the Ele...
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Syria, Antiochia ad Orontem, Tigranes II, Bedoukian 17Tigranes II, 95-56 BC
AR - tetradrachm, 16.18g, 27mm
obv. Bust of Tigranes II, wearing Armenian tiara, r.; tiara ornamented with eight-pointed star
between two eagles, decorated with 5 beaded pyramidal points
rev. BASILEWS - TIGRANOY
Tyche of Antioch in long garment and with veil, wearing mural crown, std. r. on rock,
resting with r. ellbow on r. knee and holding in r. hand long palmbranch; stg. with r. foot
on shoulder of youthful rivergod Orontes, who swims below her r; beneath waves
in r. field and left below on rock a monogram
all in laurel-wreath
ref. Bedoukian 17
about VF
pedigree:
ex Bayerische Vereinsbank 1975
This is one of the first depictions of this famous statue. For more information please take a look at the article in the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'.
Jochen03/20/15 at 12:05Matthew C5: Love it! I don't see these often
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Procopius, RIC IX, Constantinopolis 17b var., unpublishedProcopius, AD 365-366
AE - AE 3, 3.93g
Constantinopolis, 4th officina
obv. DN PROCO - PIVS PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, l.
rev. REPARATI - O FEL TEMP
Emperor in military cloak, stg. half-left, head r., holding labarum in in r. hand
and resting with l. hand on shield;
palmbranch in l. field, Chi-Rho in r. field
in ex. CONS Delta
Ref.: RIC IX 17b var.; C.7 var.;
(in RIC only officina Gamma and Epsilon but Delta expexted)
very rare, EF, sharp, nice green patina
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
The variant with the palmbranch is much rarer than the usual 'unknown object' or the empty field. And there is no officina Delta listet nor yet found in any reference!
Jochen03/20/15 at 12:00Matthew C5: wow, I really hope to find one like this as well
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Jovian RIC VIII, 235Jovian, AD 363-364
AE - Maiorina, 8.4g, 28mm
Thessalonica, 4th officina
obv. DN IOVIANV - S PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate and rosette-diademed, r.
rev. VICTORIA - ROMANORVM
Emperor in military cloak and mantle over his shoulders, stg. l., head r.,
holding Victory on globe in outstretched l. hand and labarum in raised r. hand
in ex. TES Delta
RIC VIII, Thessalonica 235
Scarce, VF, glossy variegated green patina
Jochen03/20/15 at 11:58Matthew C5: great color!
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Postumus RIC V, 373Aureolus in the name of Postumus
AE - Antoninian, 3.05g, 19mm
Mediolanum, 2nd officin, Aug./Sept. 268
obv. IMP POSTVMVS AVG
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev. CONCORD EQVIT
Concordia standing left, foot on prow, holding pater and rudder.
S in ex.
RIC V/2, 373; Schulzki 6b
about VF, super coin for type!
Jochen03/20/15 at 11:52Matthew C5: Love the face on this coin!
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Gordian III, RIC IV, 86Gordian III, AD 238-244
AR - Antoninianus, 4.82g
Rome, c.241/242
obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, radiate, r.
rev. LAETITIA AVG N
Laetitia, stg. facing, head l., holding wreath in lowered r. hand and anchor in l.
hand
RIC IV/3, 86; C.121
EF, fine toned
Jochen03/20/15 at 11:47Matthew C5: Bizarre toning! I wonder what process does this?
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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 GT403/17/15 at 11:01Matthew C5: Great facial expression!
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08 - Personalities of the EmpireMarius, Victorianus, Domitian II, Tetricus I, Tetricus II, Claudius II, Quintillus, Aurelianus, Severina, Zenobia, Vaballathus, Tacitus, Florianus and Probusmdelvalle03/12/15 at 14:13Matthew C5: Floriano looks like someone stole his lunch! Grea...
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051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 195, AR-Denarius, P M TR P XV COS III P P, Annona seated left, #1051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 195, AR-Denarius, P M TR P XV COS III P P, Annona seated left, #1
avers: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, Laureate head right.
reverse: P M TR P XV COS III P P, Annona seated left, holding grain ears over modius and cornucopia.
exergue:-/-//--, diameter: 19,5-20,0mm, weight: 3,28g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 212 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 195, p-240,
Q-001quadrans03/09/15 at 15:31Matthew C5: Is it me or does he get angrier with age? nice coi...
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020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0359, RIC II(1962) 049, Rome, AR-Denarius, TRI - POT, Vesta seated left, #1020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0359, RIC II(1962) 049, Rome, AR-Denarius, TRI - POT, Vesta seated left, #1
avers: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, Laureate head right.
reverse: TRI - POT, Vesta seated left, holding a simpulum.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 15,5-18mm, weight: 3,38g, axes: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 72-73 A.D., ref: RIC² 0359, RIC II(1962) 049, RSC 563, BMC 70
Q-001quadrans03/09/15 at 15:29Matthew C5: Interesting eyes
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027 Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0606, AE-Sestertius, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S/C//ALIM ITAL, Abundantia standing left, #1027 Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0606, AE-Sestertius, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S/C//ALIM ITAL, Abundantia standing left, #1
avers: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, Laureate bust right, draped left shoulder.
reverse: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Abundantia standing left, holding grain ears over child and cornucopia.
exergue: S/C//ALIM ITAL, diameter: 33,0mm, weight:26,46g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 112-117 A.D.,
ref: RIC II 604, C 11,
Q-001quadrans03/09/15 at 15:25Matthew C5: Just fantastic coloring and artwork!
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026 Nerva (96-98 A.D.), RIC II 019, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, #2026 Nerva (96-98 A.D.), RIC II 019, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, #2
avers: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, Laureate head right.
reverse: LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, holding cap and staff.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17-18mm, weight:3,36g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: A.D., ref: RIC II 19, p-, C-,
Q-002quadrans03/09/15 at 15:24Matthew C5: Love the facial expression
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crw 183/1 . Roman Republic, Anonymous Æ As. 169-158 BC.Roman Republic, Anonymous Æ As. 169-158 BC.
31mm, 29.31g. Rome mint.
Obverse:Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above .
Reverse:Prow of galley right; above, she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; I (mark of value) to right.
Crawford 183/1.
Ex UBS 59, lot 6123 (January 2004) . Ex RBW Collection. Ex JHE .
Vladislav D03/09/15 at 14:55Matthew C5: I think that the green coloring really adds charac...
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crw 535/1 . Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar . Æ Sestertius or Dupondius. 38 BCOctavian and Divus Julius Caesar . Æ Sestertius or Dupondius. 38 BC .
30 mm , 20.80 grams . Italian (?) mint .
Obverse : CAESAR DIVI F, bare head of Octavian right .
Reverse : DIVOS IVLIVS, wreathed head of Divus Julius Caesar right .
Crawford 535/1; Sydenham 1335; RPC 620Vladislav D03/09/15 at 14:52Matthew C5: I can see your appreciation for a coin like this. ...
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Commemorative SeriesCommemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis 16mm. Arelate (Arles) mint, 2nd officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 330. VRBS ROMA, helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left / She-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; two stars above; SCONST(star). RIC VII 351; LRBC 355. (?)Molinari02/18/15 at 09:52Matthew C5: I would be just itching to clean it further;)
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Decius - FELICITAS SAECVLIObv.:IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate & cuirassed bust right Rev.: FELICITAS SAECVLI S-C, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus & cornucopiae. Postumus01/23/15 at 14:12Matthew C5: So nice that I'd be paranoid over authenticity...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Crispus Solidus - "Heroic bust"Gold solidus, RIC 20, gVF, ex jewelry, 4.046g, 18.5mm, 0o, Cyzicus mint, 324 A.D.; obverse FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate, nude bust left holding spear and shield; reverse CONCORDIA AVGG NN, Concordia seated left holding caduceus and cornucopia, SMKE in ex; very rare. Ex J. Kern, ex FORVM.paulo01/23/15 at 13:56Matthew C5: Someone pooped in his olive oil!!!!!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantine IIConstantine II AE3
Attribution: RIC VII 182, Siscia, Officina 4
Date: AD 321-324
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate head r.
Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, laurel wreath surrounding VOT/•/X, Δ SIS and sunrise in exergue
Size: 20 mm – “nearly fully silvered”
Weight: 3.27 grams
Noah01/23/15 at 13:54Matthew C5: Might be one of the best out there!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caligula as AE As, 28.29mm (11.75 gm).
C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, bare head left / VESTA, S-C in field; Vesta, veiled, draped, seated left on throne with ornamental back and legs, holding patera in right hand and long transverse sceptre in left; VESTA above, S-C to left and right. Rome mint, struck AD 37-38.
RIC I, 038; BMCRE I, 046.
 
socalcoins01/23/15 at 13:48Matthew C5: drooling....again
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Agrippa, Copper as, RIC I Caligula 58Agrippa, Military commander, friend of Augustus, grandfather of Caligula, great-grandfather of Nero
Copper as, RIC I Caligula 58, SRCV I 556, superb EF, weight 10.34 g, maximum diameter 27.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 38 A.D.; obverse M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head left wearing a rostral crown; reverse Neptune standing half left, dolphin in right, trident in left, S - C across fields; bold high relief strike on a large flan with no wear, beautiful green patina, extraordinary portrait, spectacular!
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was a boyhood friend of Augustus and a renowned military commander on land and sea, winning the famous battle of Actium against the forces of Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra. Declared Augustus' successor, Agrippa's brilliant career ended when he predeceased Augustus in 12 B.C. He was married to Augustus' daughter Julia; father of Gaius and Lucius Caesars, Agrippa Postumus, Julia and Agrippina Senior; grandfather of Caligula, and great-grandfather of Nero.
 
Joe Sermarini01/23/15 at 13:45Matthew C5: Drooling......
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GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Lysimachos (305-281 BC), AR Drachm, ThraceKINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 4.34 g, 1h). Ephesos mint. Struck 294-287 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; tripod to inner left, Greek Z in exergue. Thompson 170 var. (monogram); Müller –; CNG 75, lot 114 corr. = Gorny & Mosch 152, lot 1287 (same obv. die); Numismatica Genevensis SA VII, lot 165 = Gorny & Mosch 155, lot 59. Superb EF, toned.
This issue parallels Thompson 170, which has the tripod to the inner left and a monogram on the throne or in exergue. For a drachm of the present variety, with the Greek Z on the throne, see CNG E-199, lot 98 (struck from the same die as the present coin).Leo01/23/15 at 13:40Matthew C5: Love it!
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GREEK, Mysia, Kyzikos AR obol (450-400 BC)o/ Forepart of boar left, tunny upward behind.
r/ Head of roaring lion left within incuse square.
0,85g. 10mm.
SNG France 361-372; SNG Kayhan 54.
Ex Barry P. Murphy Augustin Caron01/23/15 at 13:35Matthew C5: Amazing coin! For 10mm this must have been a real...
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GREEK, Baktrian Kingdom, Demetrios I, ca. 195-175 BC, AR Tetradrachm - Bopearachchi Series 1CDiademed and draped bust of Demetrios right, wearing elephant skin head dress. / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY (of King Demetrios). Herakles standing facing, crowning himself, holding club and lion skin; PK monogram to inner left
Bopearachchi Series 1C; SNG ANS 187; Mitchiner 103d; Qunduz 28-33; Sear 7526.
(33 mm,16.68 g, 12h)
ex-CNG
At 33mm diameter this is a big coin, for an undoubtedly big man, despite him scoring only two sentences of mention in the surviving ancient written historical record.
01/23/15 at 13:33Matthew C5: Incredible! I only wish I made enough to have one...
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