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RIC 5a, p.098, 380 - Gallienus, DianaGallienus, 253-268.
Antoninianus , Mediolanum, 258-260.
Obv.: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right.
Rev.: DIANA FELIX Diana advancing right, holding bow in her left hand and drawing arrow from quiver with her right; at feet, hound springing right.
AR, 20 mm, 3.15 g, 6 h
Ref.: Cohen 169, MIR 920l, RIC 380.
Ex Leu Web Auction 2, 3 December 2017, 752.
Ex Leu Web Auction 17, 14-16 August 2021, 2822
shanxi01/27/22 at 18:27Gerhard M: A really nice Gallienus
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Maximinus II SOLI INVICTAE from Antioch...Not in RIC
Maximinus II
A.D. 310
Ӕ follis 26x27mm 5.9g
MAXIMINVS NOB CAES; bust l., helmeted [with eagle crest] and cuirassed with gorgon on breast, spear over r. shoulder, shield decorated with two horsemen and four prisoners on l. arm.
SOLI INVICTAE; Sol, rad. and in long robe, stg. facing, head l., r. raised, l. holding up globe, in facing quadriga; two horses turn l., and two right; in middle A.
In ex. ANT
cf. RIC VI Antioch 144
Victor C11/27/21 at 08:13Gerhard M: One of the most impressive AE-coins from the tetra...
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 131Septimius Severus AR denarius
3.50g, 19.2mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 199 CE
Attribution: RIC IVa 131. Cohen 243. BMCRE V 132.
O: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right.
R: IOVI PROPVGNATORI, Jupiter advancing right, brandishing thunderbolt, cloak twined around left arm.
17 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.96.
Ex-Aeternitas NumismaticsRon C211/25/21 at 05:02Gerhard M: Congrats for that rare coin 
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082p Hostilianus (250-251 A.D. Caesar, 251 A.D. Augustus), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 04-01-50var. (or 51. new leged variation), -/-//AN XII, AE-Sestertius, #01082p Hostilianus (250-251 A.D. Caesar, 251 A.D. Augustus), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 04-01-50var. (or 51. new leged variation), -/-//AN XII, AE-Sestertius, #01
avers: C VI MOST M QVIHTVS CAE, Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: P M S C-OL VIM, Moesia standing facing, head left, extending hands to bull, and the lion standing at feet on either side.
exergue: -/-//AN XII, diameter: 25,0-26,5mm, weight: 13,82g, axis: 0h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 250-251 A.D.,
ref: Pick 148var, PM 04-01-50var. (or 51. new leged variation), Mus 54var,
Q-001
Pick-Martin described 50 avers/reverse legends variation, in this coin type, but this variation is not included.quadrans10/25/21 at 19:23Gerhard M: Nice and rare Coin Congrats
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Carausius pax 1Carausius
Obv - IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG
Radiate, cuirassed bust l, holding spear and shield.
Rev - PAX AVG
Pax, standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre
F | O
ML in exergue
Billon
RIC Vb 103
Noviomagus07/22/21 at 19:30Gerhard M: An outstanding Carausius! Congrats
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Hadrian (Sicily)Sestertius of Hadrian, emperor of Rome 117-138
"Travel series"
Sicily (Sicilia)
Adventus type
RIC II.3 1798
RIC 960
O: HADRIANVS AVG [COS III PP]
R: [AD]VENTVI AVG SICILIAE
Ex- Petasos CoinsSt. George's Collection05/22/21 at 19:16Gerhard M: A rare Reverse; Congrats
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RIC 1118 VespasianAR Denarius, 2.98g
Lyon Mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: IVDAEA; Palm tree; to r., Judaea std. r., hands bound behind
RIC 1118 (R2). BMC Spec. acquired 1980. RSC 231. BNC 298. Hendin 1487.
Acquired from eBay, April 2021.
Lugdunum produced a small issue of undated denarii in 71 which copied contemporary Rome mint types. Curiously, this is the only Judaea Capta denarius reverse the Lugdunum mint duplicated from Rome. The depiction of a bound personification of Judaea is similar to the unique IVDAEA DEVICTA denarius type from this same issue. Very rare at Rome, this Lugdunese variety is exceedingly so and scarcely shows up in trade.David Atherton04/28/21 at 20:01Gerhard M: A fascinating coin! Congrats
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2. Constantine I (AD 307/310-337)Denomination: AR siliqua
Date: AD 336-337
Obv: Anepigraphic, rosette-diademed head.
Rev: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, Victory advancing left, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left over shoulder. SMH in exergue.
Diameter: 21mm
Weight: 2.81 grams
Mint: Heraclea
Unlisted (RIC), should be after RIC VII 145
Ex: CNG, HeritageRomancollector04/28/21 at 19:43Gerhard M: A not often shown denomination of Constantinus I !...
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Philip ArabObv. AYTOK K M IOYΛ ΦIΛΙΠΠOC CEB
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from behind
Rev. ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC / MONVRB
Eagle standing facing, head left, SC under wings
Prieur 308 / (18), 12,46gPriscus04/17/21 at 17:06Gerhard M: Nice coin
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032a06. Maximinus ThraxDenarius. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate bust right.
Rev: VICTORIA GERM, Victory standing left with wreath & palm, captive at feet. RSC 107. RIC 23.lawrence c03/20/21 at 11:03Gerhard M: Congrats a really nice catch
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RIC 442 Germanicus, Restored by TitusÆ As, 10.16g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N; Head of Germanicus, bare, l.
Rev: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST; S C in centre
RIC 442 (C). BMC -. BNC -.
Acquired from Herakles, March 2021.
Titus struck an extensive restoration series of bronze coins of Flavian approved past emperors and imperial family members which reproduced the original coins in their entirety. While this veneration of past coinages was not a new idea (Vespasian copied past types on many reverses for the precious metal issues) it was quite an innovation to copy both the obverse and reverse of these past coinages. To do so likely had a dual purpose - one, to recoin types that were being recalled or falling out of circulation and to keep their memory alive, and secondly to link the Flavian house with those past revered personages. The meaning is quite clear on the reverse with Titus declaring he has restored (RESTITVIT) the coin.
Germanicus Julius Caesar (24 May 15 BC – 10 October 19 AD) was an immensely beloved member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Son of Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia the Younger, grandson to the emperor Augustus, nephew to the emperor Tiberius, and brother to the emperor Claudius. He was a very successful general in Germania and celebrated a triumph for those campaigns. He later died in Syria of unknown causes (although, it is rumoured the 'Tiberius friendly' Senator Piso had him poisoned). Apparently, he was still a beloved figure during the Flavian era.David Atherton03/12/21 at 09:25Gerhard M: A fantastic coin in a superb condition! Congrats 8...
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ATTICA Owl ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lustrous. EF. simmurray03/02/21 at 18:13Gerhard M: Congrats, a striking beauty
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1121 Hadrian Denarius Roma 129-30 AD RomaReference.
Strack 349; BMCRE 569; RIC, 220; RIC 1121
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate and draped bust viewed from side
Rev. ROMA FELIX COS III P P
Roma seated left, holding branch and sceptre.
3.36 gr
19 mm
6hokidoki02/24/21 at 19:43Gerhard M: Really nice coin, Congrats
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5679 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Diobol 126-27 AD SerpentReference.
RPC III, 5679/19; Dattari-Savio Pl. 101, 2057; Emmett 1145.11
Issue L ΕΝΔΕΚΑΤΟΥ = year 11
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹƐΒ
Laureate head of Hadrian r., drapery on l. shoulder
Rev. L ΕΝΔΕΚΑΤΟΥ
Serpent (Uraeus) erect, l., crowned with disc and horns, with sistrum; on either side, corn ear and sistrum
10.25 gr
24 mm
12hokidoki02/10/21 at 18:13Gerhard M: Very nice coin
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12 Caesars in silver digital tray - updatedLimes01/27/21 at 16:42Gerhard M: Fantastic tray of the first 12 Caesares, thanks fo...
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084 Volusian (251-253 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-III 177, AR-Antoninianus, IVNONI MARTIALI, Juno seated left, Very Rare! #1084 Volusian (251-253 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-III 177, AR-Antoninianus, IVNONI MARTIALI, Juno seated left, Very Rare! #1
avers: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: IVNONI MARTIALI, Juno seated left, wearing kalathos, holding corn-ears and globe.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,0-22,0 mm, weight: 3,04 g, axis: 1h, Very Rare!
mint: Rome, date: 251-253 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-III 177, RSC 039, Sear 9748,
Q-001quadrans12/30/20 at 18:46Gerhard M: A striking beauty, Congrats
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2482 Sabrina Aureus Roma 130-38 AD VestaReference.
RIC 2482; Calicó 1420; Strack 364
Bust E2a
Obv. SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P
Draped bust with double stephane with hair piled up and braided
Rev. no legend
Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre
7.21 gr
21 mm
6hokidoki12/28/20 at 18:33Gerhard M: Fascinating and really not often seen Aureus! Cong...
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0784 Hadrian Aureus Roma 125-27 AD Emperor on HorseReference.
RIC 784; Strack 146;
Bust D2+
Obv. AVGVSTVS HADRIANVS
Bare head, draped and cuirassed bust viewed from side
Rev. COS III
Hadrian riding horse pacing right, raising right hand.
6.92 gr
21 mm
6h
Note.
All aurei of Hadrian from the period 125-127 AD have the obverse legend HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS with the emperor's name starting to the left of the bust. Only a small issue has this formula reversed, apparently struck from only one obverse die.okidoki12/28/20 at 18:31Gerhard M: Congrats for that Aureus 
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 360, Ticinum, FELICITAS SEC, Bust-B/F, -/-//SXXT, Felicitas standing left, Rare! #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 360, Ticinum, FELICITAS SEC, Bust-B/F, -/-//SXXT, Felicitas standing left, Rare! #1
avers: IMP C PROBVS•P•F•AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. (B/F).
reverse: FELICITAS SEC (B), Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.
exergue: -/-//SXXT, diameter: 21,5-23,0mm, weight: 4,11g, axes: 0h,
mint: Ticinum, 4th emission of Ticinum, date: 278 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 360, p-56, Rare!
Q-001quadrans12/26/20 at 15:53Gerhard M: A wonderful Probus coin with complete silvering! C...
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countermarkmisc012Countermark, applied at Acmoneia, Phrygia.
Obv: Male bust right, probably Nero. Countermark: Asklepios right leaning on serpent entwined staff.
Rev: Figure seated left.
20 mm, 4.35 gms
Howgego 241.Charles M09/13/20 at 17:29Gerhard M: You have realy some very interesting countermarked...
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Maximianus 286–305BI Antoninianus of Lugdunum, AD 290-291
Obv: IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG, radiate bust left, in imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped sceptre.
Rev: PAX AVGG, Pax standing left, holding Victory on globe and transverse sceptre; B in exergue.
Lyon 380; RIC 399
(3.52g, 22mm)Vacolony08/17/20 at 09:26Gerhard M: A striking beauty, one of best coins of Herculius ...
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1629 MYSIA, Hadrianotherae Hadrian, BearReference.
RPC III, 1629/12; von Fritze 565–7; Cop: 176; P: 662
Obv. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓΟΥϹΤΟϹ
Bare head of Hadrian, right
Rev. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΘΗΡΙΤΩΝ
Head of she bear, left
3.12 gr
15 mm
6hokidoki08/17/20 at 09:23Gerhard M: A not often seen coin from Hadrian in a top condit...
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anazwjuliapaula003Julia Paula
Anazarbos, Cilicia
Obv: ΙΟΥ ΚΟΡΝ ΠΑΥΛΑ ϹƐΒ; diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: ΑΝΑΖΑΡ-ΒΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟ →Γ Β , in left field A/K , in right field, M; the City personification seated left on rock, leaning on one hand behind her back; at her feet, river-god Pyramos swimming left, looking back.
26 mm, 10.24 gms
RPC VI online 7304; Ziegler 388-390; SNG Levante---; SNG Tahberer---.
From Zeus Numismatics Budget Auction 9, lot 492.Charles M08/13/20 at 19:49Gerhard M: A not often seen coin, Congrats
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114 Numerianus (283-284 A.D.), Antioch, RIC V-II 378C, AE-Antoninianus, */B//XXI, Bust-C, VIRTVS AVG G G, Numerian and Carus (Jupiter), #1114 Numerianus (283-284 A.D.), Antioch, RIC V-II 378C, AE-Antoninianus, */B//XXI, Bust-C, VIRTVS AVG G G, Numerian and Carus (Jupiter), #1
avers: IMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. (C)
reverse: VIRTVS AV G G G, Numerian standing right on left, holding scepter and receiving Victory from Carus (Jupiter) to right, holding scepter, Star over the Victory.
exergue: */B//XXI, diameter: 20,0-20,5mm, weight: 3,68g, axes: 6h,
mint: Antioch, 2nd. em., date: 283-284 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 378 (C),
Q-001quadrans08/11/20 at 19:49Gerhard M: A real wonderful coin and full silverd! Congrats ...
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RIC 1539A Vespasian AR Denarius, 3.30g
Antioch mint, 70 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PONT MAX TRIB POT; Pax std. r., with sceptre and branch
RIC 1539A. BMC -. BNC -. RPC -.
Acquired from CGB.fr, April 2020.
An extremely rare unlisted Antiochene denarius which copies a type previously only recorded for Antiochene aurei (RIC 1539). This is the second known example of this Pax type in silver, the other was previously at auction in 2018 (NN 71, lot 449). The 'TRIB POT' reverse legend is unique to Antioch and only appears with this Pax type. The coin is in very early style with Vespasian unusually sporting a full head of hair. All the coins from this first Antiochene issue are quite rare and do not come up in trade very often.
This denarius type has been newly added to the upcoming RIC II.1 A&C as RIC 1539A.David Atherton05/02/20 at 12:31Gerhard M: Wow! What a rarity ; Congrats👍
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RIC 0099 bDomitian AR Denarius 82 CE First Issue
Rome
(18mm 3.68g)
Obv: Head Laureate right; IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PM
Rev: Minerva stg left with victory and spear, at feet shield; TR POT COS VIII
RIC 99 (R)
Ex: Naville Numismatics Live auction 57 April 26, 2020 Lot 484.
This coin is the perfect exemplar for one of the reasons I love the first year denarii of Domitian. Just look at the portrait-how unusual is that? Truth is there are plenty of unusual portraits on Domitian within his first year denarii. The nose and the whole look of the portrait attracted me to this coin. However, this was not the only box this coin ticked for me. On the reverse is a rare appearance of the Minerva holding victory type. Perhaps one of the reasons I really like this type is precisely because it is so uncommon and is outside of the 4 major Minerva types that dominated the denarii of Domitian.orfew04/30/20 at 20:26Gerhard M: A very nice example of a not often seen type! Cong...
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R., Phrygia, Eumenea, 025 Domitia Longina, (Augusta, 81-96 A.D.), RPC II 1388, AE-14, Cybele seated left on throne, #1R., Phrygia, Eumenea, 025 Domitia Longina, (Augusta, 81-96 A.D.), RPC II 1388, AE-14, Cybele seated left on throne, #1
avers: ΔOMITIA CЄBACTH, Draped bust right.
revers: KΛ TЄPЄNT YΛΛA APXIЄ / ЄYMЄNЄΩN, Cybele seated left on throne, holding patera and resting a hand upon tympanum.
exergue: AMP/-//--, diameter: 13,0-14,0mm, weight: 2,48g, axes: 0h,
mint: City: Eumenea, Region: Phrygia, Province: Asia, Subprovince: Conventus of Apamea,
date: 81-96 A.D.,
ref: RPC II 1388, BMC 28,
Q-001quadrans03/10/20 at 16:42Gerhard M: Extremely nice coin
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RIC 0597Domitian, as Augustus (AD 81-96). AR denarius
(19mm, 3.54 gm, 6h). NGC VF 5/5 - 4/5.
Rome, 3rd issue, AD 88.
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head of Domitian left
Rev: COS XIIII-LVD SAEC / FEC, herald advancing left, wearing feathered cap, wand outward in right hand, round shield in left.
RIC II.1 597 (This coin). Extremely rare with left facing portrait.
2020 January 26 Ancient Coin Selections from the Morris Collection, Part III World Coins Monthly Online Auction #61151 Lot #97225.
This coin is special for a few reasons. First it is a secular games issue. Since Minerva dominates the reverses for Domitian, It is unusual to see a reverse without her. This coin is a reminder that there is more to Domitian's denarii than minerva. This coin is also unusual because it features a left facing portrait for Domitian. There are left facing portraits for him on the bronze issues, but are very rare on his denarii. I have never read a convincing argument as to why. Finally, this coin is very special because this coin is the RIC plate coin. It is unusual to find a RIC plate coin in a private collection because many of these are in the major museum collections.
orfew02/17/20 at 19:47Gerhard M: This is a truely masterpiece, an outstanding and a...
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Augustus AE As, Emerita Augusta, P Carisius LegatusAugustus, AE As, Emerita Augusta, 25-23 BC.
Anv.: CAESAR AVGVST TRIBVNI POTEST, bare head right.
Rev.; P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI, in three lines.
RIC I 25
Weight: 11.3g
Diameter: 25mm
Jose Polanco02/17/20 at 07:22Gerhard M: It´s so hard to find AE-coins of spain in a good c...
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