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Italy, Sorrento, view of Vesuvius at duskA view of Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples taken from half way up the cliffs above Sorrento taken at dusk.
From my visit to Sorrento in August 2015maridvnvm08/31/15 at 02:13hill132: Awesome.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, SEVERUS ALEXANDER sestertius RIC 558Rome mint AD 231
IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG, Laureate bust of Severus Alexander righ, with light drapery on left shoulder
IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, with a small figure of the emperor at his feet, SC in field
14.75 gr
Ref : RIC # 558, RCV #7966, Cohen # 74Potator II08/05/15 at 02:18hill132: WOW!
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02 Augusts RIC I 86aAugustus. 27 B.C.-14 A.D.. Colonia Patricia Mint. 19 B.C. (3.13g, 18.4mm, 2h). Obv: CAESAR AVGSTVS, bare head right. Rev: SIGNIS RECEPTIS, Aquila on l. and standard on r. flanking SPQR arranged around shield inscribed CL V. RIC I 86a, BMC 417, RSC 265.
An important historical type commemorating the return of the legionary eagles lost by Crassus to the Parthians in the battle of Carrhae in 53 B.C. This example has wonderful toning, is perfectly centered, and retains complete legends, even the CL V on the shield is preserved better than the photograph shows. Lucas H05/05/15 at 02:21hill132: Vey nice.
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Vespasian RIC II 0522Vespasian. 69-79 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint, 73 A.D. (3.52g, 19.6mm, 5h). Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII CEN, laureate head right. Rev: SALVS AVG, Salus seated left, with patera. RIC II 522, BMC 97, RSC 432v).
This is a common coin with an uncommonly stellar portrait. Its well centered with complete legends. Salus is associated with safety and wellbeing of the individual and the State.Lucas H05/05/15 at 02:20hill132: Super nice.
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Domitian RIC II 0075Domitian, 81-96 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint 81, 13 Sept.-31 Dec. (2.96g, 18mm, 6h). Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VES[P F DOMITIA]N AVG PM, laureate head left. Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, tripod with fillets; above dolphin. RIC II 75 (R2), RSC 568d, BMC 22 note. Ex Forum.
Another early, and scarce Domitian. It was produced within the first 3 months of Domitian’s reign, and is another carryover of al type issued under Titus the obverse legend and left facing portrait combination make this a scarce type.
In Flavian coinage, rarity is measured not only by number of examples, but also number of known die combinations. Demonstrating the scarcity of this coin, my example is both an obverse and reverse die match to David Atherton's http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97819. Lucas H05/05/15 at 02:19hill132: That is cool.
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Vespasian RIC II 0983Vespasian. 69-79 A.D. Rome Mint. 77, July- 78, Dec. (3.31g, 18mm, 7hr). Obv: CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head left. Rev: IMP XIX in exergue; sow l. with three piglets. RIC II 983, BMC 214, RSC 214. Ex CNG.
A scarce left facing portrait on one of Vespasian’s agrarian series. While the updated RIC lists the left facing varieties of the agrarian series as common, they are much more difficult to find than the left. With an oblong flan and wear, this example still has complete legends.Lucas H05/05/15 at 02:15hill132: Nice one!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0138, Rome, AR-Denarius, P M TR P XIX IMP III COS III, Roma seated left,037b Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0138, Rome, AR-Denarius, P M TR P XIX IMP III COS III, Roma seated left,
avers:- M-ANTONINVS-AVG-ARMENIACVS, Laurate head right.
revers:- P-M-TR-P-XIX-IMP-III-COS-III, Roma seated left, holding palladium and scepter.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 18mm, weight: 2,86g, axis: 1h,
mint: Rome, date:165 A.D., ref: RIC-III-138, p-224, C-481, Sear-,
Q-001quadrans04/20/15 at 02:49hill132: Nice!
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AE-Bug, #14,AE-Bug, #14,
size: 18x22mm,
weight: 5,15g,
Q-014quadrans04/20/15 at 02:48hill132: I like it, but what is it
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Jeton or Token used like a pendant,(Nikopolis ad Istrum, (1/4 assarion ???), Pseudo-Autonomous Coinage ???, HHJ-8.(?)0.48.???, not in this avers only the revers) Very Rare !!!Jeton or Token used like a pendant,(Nikopolis ad Istrum, (1/4 assarion ???), Pseudo-Autonomous Coinage ???, HHJ-8.(?)0.48.???, not in this avers only the revers) Very Rare !!!
avers:- Emperor riding right.
revers:-Crescent moon and three stars.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 12,5 mm, weight: 0,79g, axis: 1h,
mint:(Nikopolis ad Istrum, Pseudo-Autonomous Coinage, date: A.D., ref: (Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov) HHJ-8.(?)0.48.???, not in this avers only the revers, ???)
Q-001quadrans04/20/15 at 02:44hill132: Thats neat.
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16.22. Béla III., King of Hungary, (1172-1196 A.D.), Cu-23, CÁC I. 16.22./a1.07./after 07. before 08., New sigla!, H-073A, CNH I.-, CP-16, U-, Rare!, #0116.22. Béla III., King of Hungary, (1172-1196 A.D.), Cu-23, CÁC I. 16.22./a1.07./after 07. before 08., New sigla!, H-073A, CNH I.-, CP-16, U-, Rare!, #01
avers: Illegible Kufic legend-imitation, a similar legend in lines in a circle of dots, a border of dots. (Avers "legends" are C1-103, but the semi cufic legends in middle like C1-101)
reverse: Illegible Kufic legend-imitation, a similar legend in lines in a circle of dots, a border of dots. (with JOJ).(Revers are like C1-101)
exergue: -/-//JOJ, diameter: 22,5 mm, weight: 1,93g, axis: 8h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-073A, CNH I.-, CP-16, Unger-, Tóth-Kiss-Fekete: CÁC I.(Catalog of Árpadian Coinage I./Opitz I.), Privy-Mark/Szigla: 16.22./a1.07./after 07. before 08., (sigla: one dot (a1) at 2 o'clock very close to the border between the two brackets ")(" ). New subtype/sigla variation!, Rare!
Q-001quadrans04/20/15 at 02:41hill132: Its a Beauty.
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DiadumenianDiadumenian, as Caesar. 218 AD. AR Denarius 3.04 g. 2nd emission, July AD 217-March 218
O: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, bare-headed and draped bust right
R: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Diadumenian standing half-left, head right, holding standard and sceptre; two standards behind.
RIC IV 102 (Macrinus); BMCRE 87 (Macrinus); RSC 3.
Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus was born in 208. According to Aelius Lampridius, quoted below, the boy was so named because he was born with a diadem formed by a rolled caul.
“Now let us proceed to the omens predicting his imperial power — which are marvellous enough in the case of others, but in his case beyond the usual wont. 4 On the day of his birth, his father, who then chanced to be steward of the greater treasury, was inspecting the purple robes, and those which he approved as being brighter in hue he ordered to be carried into a certain chamber, in which two hours later Diadumenianus was born. 2 Furthermore, whereas it usually happens that children at birth are provided by nature with a caul, which the midwives seize and sell to credulous lawyers (for it is said that this bring luck to those who plead), 3 this child, instead of a caul, had a narrow band like a diadem, so strong that it could not be broken, for the fibres were entwined in the manner of a bow-string. 4 The child, they say, was accordingly called Diadematus, but when he grew older, he was called Diadumenianus from the name of his mother's father, though the name differed little from his former appellation Diadematus.”
His father Macrinus was hailed as Augustus in 217. Diadumenian, in turn, received the titles of Caesar and Prince of the Youth. He was also given the name Antoninus after the assassinated emperor Caracalla.
These titles are seen on this example as ANT and PRINC IVVENTVTIS.
When the armies of Elagabalus revolted at Emesa on May 16, 218, Macrinus traveled to the praetorian fortress at Apamaea to shore up (buy) support and to raise Diadumenian to the rank of Augustus. Still, Macrinus’ armies were defeated outside Antioch in less than a month.
10 year old Diadumenian was captured while fleeing to Zeugma and executed shortly thereafter. He reigned as Caesar for 13 months and as Augustus for less than one.
Although the Senate never confirmed Diadumenian’s title as Augustus, there is extremely rare silver (one or two pieces?) with Diadumenian as emperor. It is believed that a large issue was struck, only to be immediately recalled and melted down when the news of Macrinus’ defeat reached Rome.Nemonater04/20/15 at 02:30hill132: Extra nice!
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Philip I (244 - 249 A.D.)Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch
Billon Tetradrachm
O: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CΕΒ, Radiate and cuirassed bust left seen from the front.
R: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑΤΟ Γ, Eagle standing right, wings spread, head right, wreath in beak.
ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines below.
Antioch Mint, Stuck Year 3 246/247 A.D.
11.7g
26mm
Prieur 359
Scarce
Thanks to Potator II for the info:
Prieur # 359 than 360, 360 having the eagle with wings spread, while yours has its left wing (left to us, right eagle's wing) behind leg, which is even better, Prieur giving 7 examples of #360 and only 1 of #359Mat03/18/15 at 02:20hill132: Nice one Mat.
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Diocletian antoninianus from LvgdvnvmDiocletian antoninianus. Lvgdvnvm mint. 286 AD.
3.62 grs and 21 mm.
Obs. : IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev. : IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand, scepter in left.
RIC 47labienus03/18/15 at 02:13hill132: Excellent detail.
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Moesia, Viminacium, 072 Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), PM 01-32-01, -/-//AN IIII, AE-Dupondius, #1Moesia, Viminacium, 072 Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), PM 01-32-01, -/-//AN IIII, AE-Dupondius, #1
avers:- IMP-GORDIANVS-PIVS-FEL-AVG, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right .
revers:- PMSC-OL-VIM, Moesia standing facing, head left, extending hands to bull and lion standing at feet on either side.
exergo: -/-//AN IIII, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 242-243 A.D., ref: Pick-084, PM-1-32-1,
Q-001quadrans03/18/15 at 02:03hill132: Super nice.
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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 AD
10.60g
Sear 2914, RIC II 848 (Domitian) (R), RPC II 871, RSC 15, BMCRE Domitian 258
Rare
Ex-CNG, Ex-Calgary Coins
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 GT403/11/15 at 01:41hill132: very nice addition to your gallery
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Misterium Plakett, Lead, Romae, Thrakia, #10 Misterium Plakett, Lead, Romae, Thrakia, #10
diameter: 74x76mm,
weight:134,60g
mint: Thrakia,
date: cc. 2nd.-3rd. centuries..
Q-010quadrans02/15/15 at 03:28hill132: I like it!
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Roman Imperial: Constantius II (337-361 CE) AE Follis, Constantinople (RIC-87)Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG.
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe.
Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / CONSΔ*.
Constantius II in military dress standing left, holding labarum and resting hand on shield set on ground; to left, two captives kneeling vis-à-vis; star above.
Quant.Geek10/29/14 at 03:11hill132: Excellent!
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Roman Empire, Matidia Denarius - Pietas (RIC 758)AR Denarius
Rome, 112-119 AD
Obv: Draped bust of Matidia (R) hair arranged in coils with jewels on crown of head
MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F
Rev: Matidia as PIETAS, veiled, standing left, sacrificing over garlanded altar.
PIETAS AVG
RIC 758 RSC 8Optimo Principi09/30/14 at 02:32hill132: Very nice.
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031 Matidia ( -119 A.D.), AR-Denarius, RIC II 759 (Trajanus), Rome, PIETAS AVGVST, Matidia as Pietas with Sabina and Matidia Minor, Modern Fake !!!031 Matidia ( -119 A.D.), AR-Denarius, RIC II 759 (Trajanus), Rome, PIETAS AVGVST, Matidia as Pietas with Sabina and Matidia Minor, Modern Fake !!!
Matidia Daughter of Marciana, niece of Trajan. Augusta, 112-119 A.D.
avers:- MATIDIA-AVG-DIVA-F-MARCIANAE-F, Draped bust of Matidia right.
revers:- PIETAS AVGVST, Matidia as Pietas standing holding hands with Sabina and Matidia Minor.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 18,5mm, weight:g, axis: h,
mint: Rome, date: 103-111 A.D., ref: RIC II 759 (Trajanus), p-, BMC-660, RSC-10,
Q-001
Struck. Die-engraver "Lipanoff Studio"
Published: Sofia 2004, no.47
I. Prokopov
quadrans09/30/14 at 02:28hill132: Awesome bust!
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0058, -/Q//XXI, Bust E2/Gvar., RIC V-II 661var. (Bust Not in !), AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, Rare!!!112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0058, -/Q//XXI, Bust E2/Gvar., RIC V-II 661var. (Bust Not in !), AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, Rare!!!
avers: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from the back, shield in front and a spear pointing forward. (E2/Gvar.)
reverse: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and single cornucopiae.
exergue: -/Q//XXI, diameter: 21,5-22mm, weight: 3,67 g, axis: 5h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 661var. (Not in RIC this bust variation), p-, C-, Alföldi 0022.0058, Rare!!!
Q-001quadrans09/30/14 at 02:23hill132: Q, Very nice.
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 753, Sestertius of AD 144 (Salus)Æ Sestertius (23.55g, Ø 31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laurate head Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: TR·POT COS·III·DES·IIII (around) S C (in ex.), Salus seated left, holding feeding a snake coiling around an altar and resting her left elbow on .
RIC 753; Cohen 929; BMC 1651 note; Strack (*)
ex Cayón auction, May 2013; ex NAC 64, May 2012.
* Very rare variant which Strack did not include in his catalogue (1937) questioning the Cohen record (see Strack: p.347, no. +83). See also the detailed comment of Curtis Clay below. Charles S09/21/14 at 02:21hill132: I agree. WOW!
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Trajan RIC 507 (bust); Woytek 201cBTrajan 98-117 AD. Æ Dupondius. Rome Mint. ca. 104/5-107 AD. (26mm, 10.58g, 6 h) Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, Radiate bust of Trajan right, wearing aegis. Obv: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C in exergue, Pax standing facing, head left, using torch to set fire to pile of arms, and holding cornucopiae.
Cf. RIC 507 (bust); Woytek 201cB; cf. BMC 892 (bust); BN 225
Ex: Triskeles AuctionPaddy07/26/14 at 02:00hill132: Very nice.
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136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VII 015, AE-2 Follis, -/Γ//•SIS•, IOVI CONSERVATORI, R2!!136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VII 015, AE-2 Follis, -/Γ//•SIS•, IOVI CONSERVATORI, R2!!
avers:- IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, 1a,B1., Laureate, bust right.
revers:- IOVI CON SER VATORI, Jupiter standing facing with head left, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and leaning on sceptre, eagle with wreath to left and Γ in right in field.
exergo: -/Γ//•SIS•, diameter: 21,5mm, weight: 3,31g, axis: 6h,
mint: Siscia, 3rd. off., date: 315-316 A.D., ref: RIC-VII-015, p-424, R2!!
Q-001quadrans06/12/14 at 03:19hill132: Awesome patina.
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CÁC II. 20.13.1.1./a1.04./05., Anonymous III. (Géza II., King of Hungary, (1141-1162 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-159, CNH I.-149, U-060, #01CÁC II. 20.13.1.1./a1.04./05., Anonymous III. (Géza II., King of Hungary, (1141-1162 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-159, CNH I.-149, U-060, #01
avers: Cross with crosses at the ends, line between two crescents in the angles; border of dots.
reverse: Cross with dots in the angles; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 14,0 mm, weight: 0,38 g, axis: 0h,
mint: Esztergom , date: A.D., ref: Huszár-159, CNH I.-149, Unger-060,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 20.13.1.1./a1.04./05.,
Q-001quadrans06/12/14 at 03:14hill132: Awesome.
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Trajan AR DenariusTrajan ar denarius AD 103-111
3.54g Rome mint
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP
Laur. head right
Rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Genius stg. L. with patera & cornucopiae, altar before
dotted border
RIC 184, RSC 394.
sean c206/12/14 at 03:13hill132: Nice coin.
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Uranius Antoninus TetradrachmSYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Emesa. 253-254 A.D.
BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.38 g, 6h).
OBV: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
REV: Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue.
Baldus, Nachtrag Ξ/ξ = Prieur 1058 var. or corr.
The reverse legend on the current coin appears to end [...]YΠAT B, whereas Prieur notes the specimen published by Baldus ends [...]YΠATO B. It is not entirely clear from the photograph in Baldus.
Near VF, earthen deposits, peripheral roughness on reverse. Perhaps the second known.Mark Z05/30/14 at 01:09hill132: Very cool!
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Hod Hill FibulaHod Hill Type Fibula
Distribution: Gaul, Britain; Rhine and Danube Limes. They are common on Roman military sites.
Typology: Riha 5.14; Hull 60; Ettlinger 31
c. 50-100 ADJay GT405/12/14 at 02:07hill132: Very nice.
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11.12. Kálmán., (Koloman the Bibliophile) King of Hungary, (1095-1116 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 11.12./c1.03./34., H--, CNH I.--, U--, #0211.12. Kálmán., (Koloman the Bibliophile) King of Hungary, (1095-1116 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 11.12./c1.03./34., H--, CNH I.--, U--, #02
avers: +CALMAN REX, cross between two vertical lines amongst four dots in quadrilobe, the border of dots.
reverse: +LADLAVS RE/+LADLAVSE or illegible legend, cross in a circle with wedges in the angles, border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 11,0 mm, weight: 0,55 g, axis:4h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár--, CNH I.--, Unger--,
Tóth-Kiss-Fekete: CÁC I.(Catalog of Árpadian Coinage I./Opitz I.), Privy-Mark/Szigla: 11.12./c1.03./34.,
Q-002quadrans04/29/14 at 03:52hill132: Nice!
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Thessalonica, 165 Arcadius (384-408 A.D.), RIC IX 062c, AE-4, Γ/-//TES, GLORIA REI PVBLICE, Campgate with two turrets, #1Thessalonica, 165 Arcadius (384-408 A.D.), RIC IX 062c, AE-4, Γ/-//TES, GLORIA REI PVBLICE, Campgate with two turrets, #1
avers: D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: GLORIA REI PVBLICE, Campgate with two turrets, closed gate, 6 layers of stone.
exergue: Γ/-//TES, diameter: 12 mm, weight: 1.15g, axis: 5h,
mint: Thessalonica, date: 383-388A.D., ref: RIC IX 062c, p-,
Q-001quadrans04/22/14 at 03:16hill132: Excellent green patina and centering.
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Rome, 136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), RIC VII 166, AE-3 Follis, P/R//R-T, VIRTVS AVG G, Campgate with three turrets, R5!!! Rome, 136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), RIC VII 166, AE-3 Follis, P/R//R-T, VIRTVS AVG G, Campgate with three turrets, R5!!!
avers: CONSTA N TINVS AVG, Laureate helmeted cuirassed bust right. 1-D6,
reverse: VIRTV S AVG G, Campgate, three turrets, six layers no doors; P-R across fields, RT in ex.
exergue: P/R//R-T, diameter: 17,5-18mm, weight: 2,75g, axes: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 318-319 A.D., ref: RIC VII 166, p-315, R5!!!,
Q-001quadrans04/22/14 at 03:15hill132: Awesome!
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147 Constantius II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Heraclea, RIC VII 084, AE-3 Follis, -/-//SMHΓ•, PROVIDENTIAE CAES S, Campgate with two turrets, #1147 Constantius II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Heraclea, RIC VII 084, AE-3 Follis, -/-//SMHΓ•, PROVIDENTIAE CAES S, Campgate with two turrets, #1
avers: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, 8, B4l., Laureate, draped and cuirassed head left.
reverse: PROVIDEN TIAE CAES S, Campgate with two turrets, no doors, star above, 5 layers of stones.
exergue: -/-//SMHΓ•, diameter: 1,0mm, weight: 3,75g, axis: 11h,
mint: Heraclea, date: 326 A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 084, p-552, 3rd.-off., c1,
Q-001quadrans04/22/14 at 03:11hill132: Excellent green patina.
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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_guy04/01/14 at 00:49hill132: Thats cool.
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Ptolemy VI Philometor Silver Tetradrachm
Alexandria mint
Struck c. 170-164 B.C.
27mm 14.2g
Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis.
Rev: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt.
Svoronos 1489; SNG Copenhagen 265
--NEW PHOTO--mihali8403/29/14 at 02:59hill132: Beautiful coin and pic.
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Billion Tridrachm from CarthageA Billion tridrachm from Carthage, minted during the second Punic war. 9.589g, 26.2mm, Carthage mint, c. 215 - 205 B.C.
Obverse: Head of Tanit left, wearing barley wreath, pellet on leaf, triple-pendant earing, and necklace with many pendants
Reverse: Unbridled horse standing right, palm tree in background, pellet below horse's belly forward of the palm trunk; scarce;
Attribution: Alexandropoulos 44a; Müller Afrique 104; SNG Cop 190 var (no pellet); SRCV II 6494 var (same)chuy153003/25/14 at 02:52hill132: Very nice.
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Attica, Athens Silver Tetradrachm, New Style, c. 115/114 B.C.Attica, Athens Silver Tetradrachm, New Style, c. 115/114 B.C.
31.4mm, 16.61 grams.
Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with a palmette and gryphon.
Rev: Owl standing three-quarters right, head facing, on amphora, cluster of grapes on vine in right field, Δ on amphora, ΠE below.
Ref: Thompson 633g.
About Extremely Fine.
mjabrial03/09/14 at 03:10hill132: Beautiful.
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136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), Rome, RIC VII 166, AE-3 Follis, P/R//R-T, VIRTVS AVG G, Campgate with three turrets, R5!!! 136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), Rome, RIC VII 166, AE-3 Follis, P/R//R-T, VIRTVS AVG G, Campgate with three turrets, R5!!!
avers: CONSTA N TINVS AVG, Laureate helmeted cuirassed bust right. 1-D6,
reverse: VIRTV S AVG G, Campgate, three turrets, six layers no doors; P-R across fields, RT in ex.
exergue: P/R//R-T, diameter: 17,5-18mm, weight: 2,75g, axes: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 318-319 A.D., ref: RIC VII 166, p-315, R5!!!,
Q-001quadrans03/08/14 at 02:51hill132: awesome
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314hill13201/23/14 at 01:43hill132: Wow, thanks Johny I will fix this.
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PRECOLUMBIANNazca. 150-250 AD. 87,3 cms ( the longest).7-8 cms figurines. Knit in llama's wool. Fringe of a poncho or a mantle representing warriors carrying batons (right hand) and shields (left).benito01/22/14 at 00:08hill132: Thats awesome.
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0057.0070, *//XXIT, Bust A/C., RIC V-II 731, AE-Antoninianus, RESTITVT ORBIS, Female and Emperor, Rare! 112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0057.0070, *//XXIT, Bust A/C., RIC V-II 731, AE-Antoninianus, RESTITVT ORBIS, Female and Emperor, Rare!
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front. (A/C).
reverse: RESTITVT ORBIS, Female standing right, presenting wreath to emperor standing left, holding globe and sceptre.
exergue: *//XXIT, diameter: 22-22,5mm, weight: 4,32g, axes: 0h,
mint: Siscia, 5th emission, date: 278 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 731, p-96, Alföldi 0057.0070, Rare!
Q-001quadrans01/19/14 at 02:33hill132: Excellent.
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24 Macrinus RIC 91MACRINUS 217-218 AD. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. August 217 AD. (3.5g, 19mm) Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: SECVRITAS TEMPORVM, Securitas standing left, leaning on short column, holding sceptre.
RIC 91; RSC 122b
Ex: G&NPaddy01/06/14 at 01:20hill132: Very nice portrait.
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Trajan RIC 006; Woytek 57aTrajan 98-117 AD. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. 98-99 AD. (3.5g, 19mm) Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Laureate head right. Rev: P M TR P COS II P P, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopia.
Woytek 57a; RIC 6; RSC 209
Ex: G&N
Note: According to Woytek RIC 3 is erroneously descbribed as 'Felicitas' when in fact the deity is identical to RIC 6 and RIC 7, namely 'Pax'. RIC 6 and RIC 7 are identical, except for an aegis on RIC 7. Cf RIC 13 and 17. Paddy01/06/14 at 01:19hill132: Excellent.
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0096.0101, -/-//XXIP, Bust B1/F.l., RIC V-II 811, AE-Antoninianus, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Mars walking right, Rare!!112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0096.0101, -/-//XXIP, Bust B1/F.l., RIC V-II 811, AE-Antoninianus, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Mars walking right, Rare!!
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left, without weapons, (B1/F.l.).
reverse: VIRTV S PR OBI AVG, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy.
exergue: -/-//XXIP, diameter: 21,5-22,5mm, weight: 3,99g, axis: 11h,
mint: Siscia, 5th. emission, date: 278 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 811 var, p-105, Alföldi type 0096.0101, Rare!!
Q-001quadrans01/06/14 at 01:11hill132: Sweet.
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147 Constantius II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Arleate, RIC VII 316, AE-3 Follis, S/F//ARLQ, VIRTVS CAESS, Campgate with four turrets and wide open doors,147 Constantius II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Arleate, RIC VII 316, AE-3 Follis, S/F//ARLQ, VIRTVS CAESS, Campgate with four turrets and wide open doors,
avers: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, 8, B4-l., Laureate, draped and cuirassed head left.
reverse: VIRTVS CAES S, Campgate with four turrets, wide open doors, star above, 6 layers of stones, the open doors have dots.
exergue: S/F//ARLQ, diameter: 18,3mm, weight: 2,73g, axis: 11h,
mint: Arleate, date: 327 A.D., ref: RIC VII 316, p-268, 4th.-off.,
Q-001quadrans01/06/14 at 01:09hill132: Q, this is awesome.
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Roman Bow, Crossbow Fibula, Crossbow Fibulae with Onion Knobs and Long Foot, with Volutes on Foot, #070 AE Roman Crossbow Fibula 01Fibula #070 AE Roman Crossbow Fibula 01
type: Large and magnificent bronze "crossbow" fibula. Legionary type with high, arched body with elaborate decoration, three rounded terminals. The foot has volutes along each edge, possibly with a centre line. This example has six volutes on the foot,
size: 80x43x28mm,
weight: 49,95g,
date: c. 2nd-4th century A.D.,
ref: Keller 4c; Pröttel 3/4c; Soupault III2b.,
distribution: Upper Danube, Raetia, Germany,
Q-001quadrans01/06/14 at 01:06hill132: Beautiful green patina.
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Zoomorphic 3D Lion, AE Roman Enamelled Fibula, Fibula #075, Romano-British type,Fibula #075, AE Roman Zoomorphic 3D Lion Enamelled Fibula,
type: Roman Zoomorphic 3D Lion Enamelled Fibula, Romano-British type.
Lion walking to right. There are eight enamelled circular cells on its body within which traces of light blue and orange are visible. It has a mane represented by two ridges with incised wavy lines. This example is unusual as all four paws arc shown.
size: 35x21mm,
weight: 8,52g,
date: ater the 2nd centuries A.D.,
ref: Hattatt (Oxf. 2012,reprint): Fig.:222, No 1194, p-363,
distribution: Romano-British,
Q-001quadrans01/06/14 at 01:05hill132: Awesome.
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Philip ArabAv. IMP MIVL PHILIPPVS AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rv. FIDES MILITVM -SC-
Fides stg. l. holds sceptre and transverse standard
RIC 173c Rom, 10,52g 25mm, DupondiusPriscus01/03/14 at 02:11hill132: very nice.
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Philip II.Av. MIVL PHILIPPVS CAES
Radiate and draped bust right / as CAESAR
Rv. IOVI CONSERVATORI
Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre
RIC 214 4,31g Viminacium Priscus01/01/14 at 22:47hill132: Very nice.
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CÁC II. 18.11.1.1./a4.04./30., Anonymous I. (Béla II., (Béla II. the Blind), King of Hungary, (1131-1141 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H---, CNH I.-084, U---, EK I.--- #01CÁC II. 18.11.1.1./a4.04./30., Anonymous I. (Béla II., (Béla II. the Blind), King of Hungary, (1131-1141 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H---, CNH I.-084, U---, EK I.--- #01
avers: Horizontally oriented crosses within crescents above and below the line.
reverse: Lines instead of a legend, cross with wedges.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 10,1mm, weight: 0,20g, axis: 3h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D.,
ref: Huszár---, CNH I.-084, Unger---, EK I.---
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 18.11.1.1./a4.04./30.,
Q-001quadrans01/01/14 at 04:01hill132: Beautiful.
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CÁC II. 19.15.1.1./a3.02./23., Anonymous II. (István III., (Stephen III.), King of Hungary, (1162-1172 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-127, CNH I.-137, U-084, #01CÁC II. 19.15.1.1./a3.02./23., Anonymous II. (István III., (Stephen III.), King of Hungary, (1162-1172 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-127, CNH I.-137, U-084, #01
avers: Cross between A - O, double arch above, wedge within crescent on top; border of dots.
reverse: Line dividing S; border of line.
exergue: A/O//--, diameter: mm, weight: 0,24g, axis: h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-127, CNH I.-1371, Unger-084,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 19.15.1.1./a3.02./23.,
Q-001quadrans01/01/14 at 03:58hill132: Q, Thats just awesome.
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136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VII 015, AE-2 Follis, -/B//•SIS•, IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter, R1!136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VII 015, AE-2 Follis, -/B//•SIS•, IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter, R1!
avers:- IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, 1a-B1, Laureate head right.
revers:- IOVI CON SERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; eagle with wreath in beak to left. B in the right field.
exergo: -/B//•SIS•, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Siscia, 2nd. off., date: 315-316 A.D., ref: RIC VII 15, p-424, R1!
Q-001quadrans12/30/13 at 02:59hill132: Nice!
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Crispina – RIC-15 (Commodus)Crispina. Augusta, A.D. 178-182. AR Denarius (19 mm, 2.94 g, 6 h). Rome, under Commodus, before ca. A.D. 183. CRISPINA AVG, draped bust of Crispina right / DIS GENI-TAL-IBVS, lighted altar. RIC 281; BMC 31; RSC 15; RCV 5999Bud Stewart12/29/13 at 01:03hill132: Very nice.
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RIC 0155 TitusObv : IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, Laureate head left
Rev : PAX AVGVST / S - C in field; Pax standing left, holding cornucopia and olive branch
AE/Sestertius (34.21 mm 26.56 G 6h) Struck in Rome 80-81 A D
RIC 155 (C), BMCRE 171-173
Ex Artemide Aste Auction XXXV Lot 136 FlaviusDomitianus12/27/13 at 23:27hill132: Excellent.
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RIC 0507 DomitianusObv: CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII, Laureate head right
Rev: PAX AVGVST / S - C in field; Pax standing left, holding cornucopia and olive branch
AE/Sestertius (33.39 mm 25.93 G 6h) Struck in Thrace (?) 80 A D
RIC 507 (R - Titus), RPC 504FlaviusDomitianus12/27/13 at 23:23hill132: Super nice.
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 886, Serdica, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-G, -/-//KAA, Emperor riding left,112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 886, Serdica, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-G, -/-//KAA, Emperor riding left,
avers:- IMP-C-M-AVR-PROBVS-P-F-AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Shield decorated.
revers:- VIRTVS-PROBI-AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive.
exe: -/-//KAA, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Serdica-4th-emiss, date: 2280-281 A.D., ref: RIC-886, p-114,
Q-001quadrans12/27/13 at 23:17hill132: Awesome.
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Roman Plate, Skeuomorphic Plate, Openwork Plate, Camp-Gate Fibulae, Fibula #060, Fibula #060,
type: Skeuomorphic Openwork Plate, Camp-Gate Fibulae,
size: 19x30mm,
weight: 9,67g,
date: A.D.,
ref: .,
distribution: ,
Q-001quadrans12/27/13 at 23:15hill132: That is cool.
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Roman Empire, Titus, AE-As, RIC II 126, RIC-New 226, Roma.022 Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), AE-As, RIC II 126, RIC-New 226, Roma, GENI P R, S-C, Scarce!,
avers:- IMP-T-CAES-VESP-AVG-P-M-TR-P-COS-VIII, Laureat head left.
revers:- GENI-P-R, Genius standing left holding cornucopia and patera. S-C across the field.
exe: S/C//--, diameter: 27-29mm, weight: 12,76g, axis:- h,
mint: , date: , ref: RIC-II-126, p-130, RIC-New-226, C-96,
Q-001quadrans12/27/13 at 02:28hill132: Q, That's awesome
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Greek Silver TrayPlan to individually photograph my Greeks soon...Sosius12/21/13 at 00:49hill132: Thats awesome.
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Domitian sestertius with the Victory reverseDomitian sestertius. Rome mint. 90-91 AD.
26.10 grs.
Observe : IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER PP. Laureate head right.
Reverse : SC in exergue. Domitian stg left with thunderbolt and spear, crowned by Victory standing left.
RIC 703.
Rarity : C (laureate head right with aegis is R3).
A splendid portrait and un untouched patina. Much, much better in hand than on photo.labienus12/14/13 at 02:54hill132: Awesome.
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431/1 A. Plautius A.Plautius. Republic: AR Denarius.. 55 B.C. (3.71g, 18.8mm, 5 h). Obv: . Turreted head of Cybele right, A PLAVTIVS before, AED CVR S C behind. Rev: BACCHIVS, IVDAEVS, kneeling figure facing right with palm branch in left hand, camel behind. Crawford 431/1. Hendin 1443, Plautia 13
This coin is historic in that it probably references Rome’s first involvement in Judaea, and the supplicant on the reverse may very well be Aristobulus. Lucas H12/14/13 at 02:43hill132: Very nice!
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Roman Imperial: Constans (337-350) Æ Follis, Siscia (RIC VIII-100)Obv: CONSTAN-S PF AVG; laurel and rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS; two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them, chi-rho on banner; ESIS, dot-in-crescent in exergueQuant.Geek12/09/13 at 00:33hill132: Beautiful style and detail. A+
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Elrathia Kingi TrilobiteThis is a Elrathia Kingi trilobite from the Wheeler Shale Formation in Utah. These buggers roamed the seas around the Mid-Cambrian era (about 505 million years ago)Quant.Geek12/09/13 at 00:30hill132: Awesome.
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2.82 Constantine: London.AE3, 324 - 325, Londinium mint.
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Constantine.
Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG / Camp gate with two turrets, star above.
Mint mark: PLON
2.68 gm., 19.5 mm.
RIC #293; LRBC #2; Sear #16237.Callimachus11/17/13 at 02:04hill132: Excellent bust.
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4.13 Constantine II: Nicomedia.AE3, 325-26, Nicomedia mint.
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C / Laureate bust of Constantine II facing left.
Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS / Camp gate with two turrets, star above.
Mint mark: MNΓ
3.60 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #123; LRBC #1104/05; Sear #17247.Callimachus11/17/13 at 02:03hill132: Very nice.
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2.13 Constantine: Treveri follis.Follis, 310 - 313, Treveri mint.
Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Constantine.
Reverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI / Radiate bust of Sol.
Mint mark: (none)
4.86 gm., 23 mm.
RIC #890; PBCC #158; Sear #16125.Callimachus11/17/13 at 02:02hill132: Sweet!
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1.13 Constantine as Caesar: Rome follis.Follis, Summer 307, Rome mint.
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES / Laureate bust of Constantine.
Reverse: CONSERVATORES VRB SVAE / Roma seated in tetrastyle temple, holding globe and sceptre; knobs as acroteria, plain pediment.
Mint mark: RQ
5.64 gm., 25 mm.
RIC #164; PBCC #407; Sear #15512. Callimachus11/17/13 at 02:01hill132: Nice and well centered.
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KINGS of COMMAGENE, Antiochus IV, AD 38-72AE29, 28.63mm (14.18 gm). Bevelled edge.
BAΣIΛEYΣ MEΓ ANTIOXOΣ EΠI, diademed and draped bust, right / KOMMAΓ-HNON, scorpion; all in wreath (wreath enclosed in lines).
RPC I, 3854.
socalcoins11/10/13 at 03:59hill132: Very nice.
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28. Constans / Hut.Maiorina (?) (smaller AE 2), 348-350, Antioch mint.
Obverse: DN CONSTANS P F AVG / Diademed bust of Constans, left, holding globe.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO / Soldier, holding spear, pulling prisoner from a hut under a tree.
Mint mark: ANS
4.10 gm., 21 mm.
RIC #126; LRBC #2615; Sear #18700.Callimachus11/04/13 at 00:53hill132: Beautiful.
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Trajan RIC 098; Woytek 283 bCTrajan 98-117 AD. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. 103-111 AD. (3.27g, 18mm, 8h) Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate head right, drapery on far shoulder. Rev: COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Dacian seated left in mourning, on pile of captured arms, DAC CAP in exergue.
Woytek 283 bC; RIC 98; RSC 120a
Ex: Roma Numismatics; From the Mistakidis Collection.
My first Dacia coin! As we all know it commemorates Trajan's conquest of Dacia (present day Romania). Paddy11/03/13 at 02:06hill132: Excellent.
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Lucilla, VenusAr Denarius; 18mm;3.49g
LVCILLA-AVGVSTA
draped bust right
VE-NVS
Venus standing left, holding apple and scepter
RIC 785arizonarobin10/31/13 at 02:23hill132: Robin, Very nice.
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Claudius, DupondiusTI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, head left
CERES AVGVSTA, Ceres, veiled and draped, seated left on ornamental throne, holding two corn-ears and a long torch, S C in exergue.
11,20 gr
Ref : RCV # 1855, RIC # 94Potator II10/25/13 at 03:14hill132: Nice!!!
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Augustus, DenariusColonia Patricia mint ? ca. 19-18 BC
CAESARI AVGVSTO, laureate head right
SP - QR on either side of a domed terastyle temple, in which is a chariot with aquila.
3,66 gr
Ref : RSC # 279, RIC # 119Potator II10/25/13 at 03:13hill132: WOW!
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Anonymous - Quadrigatus/DidrachmAnonymous. 225-212 BC. AR Quadrigatus (6.72 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Laureate head of Janus, wearing slight beard, slightly wavy truncation / ROMA incuse on raised tablet in exergue, Jupiter, holding thunderbolt in right hand and scepter in left, in fast quadriga driven right by Victory. Crawford 30/1; Hersh, Quadrigatus -; Sydenham 64b var. (no slight beard); cf. Kestner 108 var. (same); cf. BMCRR Romano-Campanian 93; RSC 23.
 carthago10/24/13 at 01:35hill132: Awesome!
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L. Titurius L.f. SabinusSABIN
Bare head of King Tatius right, bearded. Palm branch before
L TITVRI
Tarpeia facing, buried to her waist in shields, trying to ward off two soldiers who are about to cast their shields on her, star within crescent moon above
Rome, 89 BC
3.84g
Sear 251, RRC 344/2a
Ex-ANE from an old collection
Jet black toning.
One of the great legends of Rome commemorated on a coin. It tells the story of Rome being besieged by the Sabine king Titus Tatius after the "Rape" of the Sabine women. Tarpeia, daughter of the Roman commander Spurius Tarpeius, went out to the Sabine camp and offered them entry to the city in exchange for "what they bore on their left arms". She had meant their gold bracelets worn on their arms. Once inside the citadel the Sabines threw their shields—carried on the left arm—upon her, crushing her to death. Her body was then thrown from a steep cliff of the southern summit of the Capitoline Hill. The cliff was named the Tarpeian Rock after Tarpeia and would become the place of execution for Rome's most notorious traitors. King Tatius and Romulus soon were reconciled through the efforts of the abducted Sabine women who had come to love their Roman abductors. They jointly ruled over Rome for the next 5 years until Tatius death.Jay GT410/11/13 at 23:47hill132: Rare to find tonin like this!
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RIC 0070 TitusObv : IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VII, Laureate head of Titus, right
Rev : PAX AVGVST / S - C in field; Pax standing left, leaning on column, with caduceus and branch
AE/As (28.26 mm 10.70 g 6h) Struck in Rome 79 A.D. (2nd group)
RIC 70 (R2), BMCRE unlisted, Paris unlisted
ex Nummus et Ars Auction 83 lot 222FlaviusDomitianus10/05/13 at 00:50hill132: Very nice.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vespasian AR denarius.AR denarius. Struck under Titus. 80-81 AD. 3,36 grs. Laureate head right. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. / Victory left., placing shield on trophy; at foot, captive seated left. EX - SC in field. C 144. RIC 59 a
benito10/04/13 at 02:16hill132: Binito, Awesome and a fiver.
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Orodes IIIAE drachm, 2nd century AD
Van't Haaff 16.2.1-2A variant Kamnaskires10/04/13 at 02:09hill132: Very nice coin and patina.
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GREEK, MYSIA, Kyzikos, AR hemiobolMYSIA, Kyzikos, AR Diobol, Circa 525-475 BC.
Forepart of boar left; tunny fish to right / Head of roaring lion left within incuse square.
Dimensions: 8 mm | Weight: 0.5 grams10/04/13 at 02:05hill132: Beautiful!
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RPC II 1672 DomitianusObv : AYT KAI ΔOMITIANOC ΣEBACTOC ΓEPM, Laureate head right
Rev : ετο ΙΓ, Mount Argaeus; on summit, radiate figure standing, left, globe in right hand, sceptre in left hand
AR/Didrachm (22.03 mm 5.76 g 6h) Struck in Rome (for Cappadocia) 93-94 A.D.
RPC 1672 - Metcalf 26 (53-62) FlaviusDomitianus09/26/13 at 02:46hill132: Neat rev.
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Florianus, Antoninianus - *Lyon mint, 3rd emission, 1st officina
IMP C M AN FLORIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from front (A)
TEMPORVM FELICITAS, Felicitas standing raight, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left hand. I at exergue (1st officina)
4.1 gr
Ref : RCV # 11874v., Bastien # 146 pl. XVI, RIC # 12, C # 89, La Venèra hoard # II.2/2632 Potator II09/24/13 at 23:19hill132: Great detail.
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RIC 659 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.48g
Rome mint, 88-89 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear; shield at her l. side (M3)
RIC 659 (R). BMC 149. RSC 245. BNC 140.
Ex Gemini X, 13 January 2013, Harry N. Sneh Collection, lot 729. Purchased from Helios, ebay, October 2010. Ex A. Lynn Collection.
A fairly rare imperial acclamation from the second issue of denarii dated 88-89. All the coins from this issue are quite scarce.
A wonderful, regal looking portrait. Lovely in hand.
David Atherton09/24/13 at 03:06hill132: Very nice and perfectly centered.
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Caracalla Denarius "Venus"AR Denarius
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
laureate head right
Reverse: VENVS VICTRIX
Venus standing left, Victory in right,
transverse scepter in left, resting left arm on shield set on helmet
SRCV II 6890, RIC IV 311b, RSC III 606, BMCRE V 82 ff.
Choice gVF, full-circles strike, Rome mint
Weight 2.746g, maximum diameter 19.2mm, 216 A.D.
ex. FORVMDanny S. Jones09/23/13 at 00:09hill132: Nice!
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Plautilla (202-205) denarius (AR)Obv.: PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA (Draped bust of empress) Rev.: CONCORDIA AVGG (Concordia standing with patera and sceptre) Weight: 2,74 g Diameter: 19 mm RIC 363 (a)Nick.vdw09/06/13 at 02:36hill132: Very nice.
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RIC 0042 VespasianusObv : IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, Laureate head right
Rev : AVGVR / PON MAX, Sacrificial implements (Simpulum, Aspergillum, Canna and Lituus)
AR/Denarius (18.48 mm 3.47 g 6h) Struck in Rome 71 AD (2nd issue)
RIC 42 (R), RSC 42, BMCRE 48-49, Paris 35
ex CNG Inc. Electronic Auction 308 Lot 310, ex Harry Sneh Collection, ex Gemini X (13 January 2013) lot 611)FlaviusDomitianus08/28/13 at 02:50hill132: very nice.
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Iulia Domna (193-217) denarius (AR)Obv.: IVLIA AVGVSTA (Draped bust of empress) Rev.: MATER DEVM (Kybele wearing the Mural crown, seated between two lions, holding branch and sceptre) Weight: 3,15 g Diameter: 19 mm RIC 564Nick.vdw08/25/13 at 02:58hill132: Nick,Nice.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, CARACALLA RIC 92Caracalla Denarius. 207 AD. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / PONTIF TR P X COS II, Securitas seated right on curule chair, propping head on right hand & holding scepter, altar beforeHELEN S08/22/13 at 03:04hill132: Helen, nice coin. Good luck.
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127 Severus-II. (305-306 A.D. Caesar, 306-307 A.D. Augustus), Aquilea, RIC-VI 068a, AE-1, VIRTVS AVG G ET CAES S N N, -/-//AQΓ, Severus II on horseback galloping right, Scarce!, #1127 Severus-II. (305-306 A.D. Caesar, 306-307 A.D. Augustus), Aquilea, RIC-VI 068a, AE-1, VIRTVS AVG G ET CAES S N N, -/-//AQΓ, Severus II on horseback galloping right, Scarce!, #1
avers:- SEVERVS-NOB-CAES, Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
revers:- VIRTVS-AVG-G-ET-CAES-S-N-N, Severus II on horseback galloping right, spear raised, spearing kneeling foe before horse, another foe prostrate on ground beneath horse.
exerg: -/-//AQΓ, diameter: 28,5-29mm, weight: 10,79g, axes: 0h,
mint: Aquilea, date: 305-306 A.D., ref: RIC VI 68a, p-320, Scarce!
Q-001quadrans08/22/13 at 02:57hill132: Q, Outstanding!
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RIC 0541 Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.46g
Rome mint, 73 AD
Obv: CAES AVG F DOMIT COS II; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: No legend; Domitian on horse l.; r. hand raised, sceptre in l.
RIC 541 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Gemini X, 13 January 2013, Harry N. Sneh Collection, lot 701. = Helios, ebay, 29 November 2010 (A. Lynn Collection).
This is an extremely rare denarius of Domitian as Caesar, the second earliest minted at Rome. Here the legend is clockwise, the much more common Domitian on horseback type has the legend anticlockwise. The reverse may allude to Domitian's participation in Vespasian and Titus' joint triumph where he rode a 'magnificent' steed. The obverse is a die match with the RIC plate coin from Oxford. Missing from both the BM and Paris collections.
The early portrait on this one is quite outstanding.
David Atherton08/19/13 at 02:12hill132: David,Wow!
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Taras, Calabria425-415 BC
AR ¼ Litra (7mm, 0.19g)
O: T with three pellets around.
R: T with three pellets around.
D'Andrea XVII, 267; Vlasto 1191; Cote 182; McGill II, 147; SNG France 1650; HN Italy 853
Very scarce
ex Sam Sloat Coins
This tiny coin is part of a group of five or so very unusual fractions minted at Taras.
While not very sexy, it is quite scarce and a vital part of any Tarentine collection, and I'm extremely happy to have found it.Enodia08/14/13 at 01:37hill132: Very nice coin.(Never seen one before)
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