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Cornucopia, Denarius, Crawford 58/2/1Denomination: Denarius
Era: c. 207 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma r. with peaked visor. Behind, “X”. Border of dots
Reverse: Dioscuri r.; Corucopia below riders; in linear frame. “ROMA”.
Mint: Rome
Weight: 4.12 gm.
Reference: Crawford 58/2
Provenance: LHS Numismatik purchased 16-AUG-2006
Comments: Anonymous denarius with cornucopia symbol below dioscuri. This issue is of usually of very pleasing style and is quite common in high grade. This example coin is Good EF.
This coin was part of the Ritter-Leu “S” hoard. For more on this hoard, see P. Debernardi and S. Brinkman “An Early Roman Republican Denarius Hoard”, Numismatic Chronicle, 2016.
10/20/18 at 11:12RomaVictor: beautiful coin, as are your other denarii => amazi...
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Crawford 458/1, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Julius Caesar, AR DenariusRome. The Imperators.
Julius Caesar, 47-6 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.87g; 18mm).
Military Mint in North Africa.
Obverse: Diademed head of Venus facing right, wearing necklace.
Reverse: Aeneas walking left, carrying his aged father, Anchises on his shoulder and the palladium in his right hand; CAESAR in right field.
References: Crawford 458/1; HCRI 55; BMCRR (East) 31-5; Julia 10.
Provenance: Ex Stöcklin Collection [Nomos 14 (17 May 2017) Lot 275]; ex E. J. Haeberlin Collection [Cahn-Hess (17 Jul 1933), Lot 2663].
Struck in Africa near the end of Caesar’s civil war struggle with Pompey, the coin advertises the mythical roots of the Julia gens descent from Venus and Anchises. The obverse depicts the goddess, Venus, while the reverse shows Aeneas carrying his aged father, Anchises, from Troy. Sear thought that among Caesar’s coinage, this issue was second in size only to the "elephant" coinage, and Crawford estimated 390 obverse dies and 433 reverse dies.
Carausius09/03/18 at 22:52RomaVictor:  .......Wow, what a beauty! Fabulous coin!
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Ostrogoth, Gepid, (The age of exodus/Dark ages) Sirmium, AR-1/4-Siliqua, "Anastasius or Justin" type, Alain Gennari No: 038bvar., Monogram of Theoderich (Alain Gennari type 10.), Extremely Rare! Ostrogoth, Gepid, (The age of exodus/Dark ages) Sirmium, AR-1/4-Siliqua, "Anastasius or Justin" type, Alain Gennari No: 038bvar., Monogram of Theoderich (Alain Gennari type 10.), Extremely Rare!
avers: D II IHVIIƧTAIIWS P P Λ, Diademed and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: ✠ TIVINH * dΩVIIΛ, Stylized "Theoderich" monogram (Alain Gennari type 10.).
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,0-17,0mm, weight: 0,71g, axis: 4h,
mint: Sirmium group, date: 491-526 A.D., ref: Alain Gennari, 038bvar. (avers type: 144, reverse type: 181, monogram type 10), Extremely Rare!
Q-001
This coin attributed by the Alain Gennari article:
"The "Sirmium group": about the so-called Gepids siliquae
With a specific catalogue 2nd edition, Parma Oktober 2017"
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=113140.0quadrans08/20/18 at 21:30RomaVictor: A real eyecatcher this one, very nice!
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Spanish Cob 1 real (Santa Maria de La Consolacion)Spanish Cob 1 real, recovered from the Santa Maria de La Consolacion
"She was heavily loaded with silver coins intended for Panama. Soon after leaving port she was pursued by two pirate ships commanded by the famous pirate Bartholomew Sharpe. To save the treasure from the pirates, the Spanish captain ran the ship aground on the rocks of Isle de Muerto (Island of Death), Ecuador in July of 1681. The Spanish then burned the ship, depriving the pirates of the valuable treasure. Enraged, the pirates landed and slaughtered 140 Spanish survivors."
"The Spanish treasure ship Santa Maria de la Consolocion left Callao, Chile in 1681, bound for Panama, where her precious cargo that was to be transported across the isthmus and then shipped onto Spain. Because of a delay in getting its silver coins from the mint in Potosi, Bolivia, she was forced to sail alone, after the rest of the South Sea Armada had departed. The lone galleon was soon attacked by a fleet of six British pirate ships. The captain attempted to defend his precious cargo by landing his ship on a small island named Isla de Muerto (Island of the Dead) in the Bay of Guayaquil, Ecuador. The vessel accidentally hit a reef and began to sink. To prevent the treasure from falling into the hands of the pirates, the captain set the ship afire. The pirates, furious that the ship had been burned, captured and beheaded the estimated 350 passengers and crew of the ship. Neither the pirates, nor the returning Spaniards were able to recover the treasure from the shark infested waters. "Randygeki(h2)08/12/11 at 10:31RomaVictor: Very interesting piece of history indeed. Thanks f...
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, JULIUS CAESAR and MARK ANTONY denariusDenarius minted in 43 BC
M ANTO IMP RPC, Head of Mark Antony right, lituus behind him
CAESAR DIC, Head of Caesar right, jug behind him
3.76 gr
Ref : HCRI # 123, RCV #1465, Cohen #3Potator II07/30/11 at 19:15RomaVictor: ...just ...amazing coin! Grats!
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Mark Antony Fleet coinageMarcus Antonius Fleet coinage (Light Series)
M ANT IMP TERT COS DESIG ITER ET TERT III VIR RPC
Conjoined heads of Marcus Antonius and Octavia right
M OPPIVS CAPITO PRO PR PRAEF CLASS FC
Galley under sail right
Tarentum (?) summer 37 BC
4.13g
Sear 1497, RPC 1470, CRI 296,
Very rare in any condition
Cleaned by Kevin at NRC.
The legendary Fleet coinage of Antony belongs to two series, heavy and light. The "light series" is thought to have been minted at a later date, possibly just after Antony returned from his conference with Octavian in 37 BC. The meeting saw the Pact of Tarentum. Part of that agreement saw Antony loan 120 ships to Octavian along with his Admirals Altratinus and Capito.
A fine insight into Antony's administrative abilities can be seen by his fleet coinage that came in sestertius, dupondius and as denominations. Of note is that Antony's "Fleet Coinage" shows the appearance of the first sestertius in bronze rather than silver. When Octavian (Augustus) reformed the coinage 20 years later he maintained the exact same denominations; sestertius, dupondius and as. After Actium Octavian also kept many if not all of the client Kings in their positions and territories. A strong case for Antony's capabilities as an administrator.
M. Oppius Capito occupied an important position in Antony's inner circle although little is known of him. Capito's coins are more abundant than those of his colleagues and only Capito's coins include the title "Praefectus classis" (Prefect of the fleet). Most of his coins are found in Greece and were probably minted in Piraeus, the harbor complex of Athens. Athens at this time was the home of Antony and Octavia so it is likely that Capito's mint would be located here.
Sold to Calgary Coin Jan 2016Jay GT407/26/11 at 19:36RomaVictor: Jaw dropping addition to your equally impressive A...
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Athenian OwlAttica-Athens
Silver tetradrachm
449-414 B.C.
16.54g, 24mm, 0omihali8407/08/11 at 14:07RomaVictor: What can i add to the previous posts? Absolutely s...
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Flavius Arcadius, 383 - 408 ADObv: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing, holding spear and a shield decorated with a cross.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head turned right, holding a scepter and Victory on a globe, right foot resting on a prow; ANTΓ in exergue.
AE 3, Antiochia mint, 401 - 403 AD
2.8 grams, 17 mm
RIC X Antiochia 97, VM 27Matt Inglima06/28/11 at 14:42RomaVictor: Never seen such a beautifull example of this coin!...
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RIC 0513 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.19g
Rome Mint, 73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: SALVS AVG; Salus, draped, seated l., holding patera in extended r. hand. l. arm at side.
RIC 513 (C2). BMC 105. RSC 431. BNC 90.
Ex Ancient Auction House, eBay, February 2005.
Mattingly in BMCRE II credits this reverse to the safety of the emperor, a possibility that a recent plot had been thwarted.
A new hoard coin in excellent condition and struck on a large flan. David Atherton06/25/11 at 09:05RomaVictor: What a beautifull and impressive portrait!
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RIC 0356 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.50g
Rome mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AVGVR (above) TRI POT (below); Priestly implements
RIC 356 (C3). BMC 64. RSC 45. BNC 49.
Acquired from Nilus Coins, June 2004.
This reverse type commemorates Vespasian's religious role as Pontifix Maximus, symbolised by the simpulum, sprinkler, and jug. The lituus is the symbol of the augurate.
Good example of an extremely common type. David Atherton06/25/11 at 09:04RomaVictor: Truly wonderfull example of this type!
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RIC 0016 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.04g
Rome Mint, January - June 70 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR; Bare heads of Titus on l. and Domitian on r., facing one another
RIC 16 (R). BMC 2. RSC 5. BNC 1.
Acquired from Ephesus Numismatics, November 2005.
This denarius was issued during the first year of Vespasian's reign to announce the beginning of a new dynasty. The titles of both Titus and Domitian as Caesars are proclaimed on the reverse. Titus: CAESAR AVG F COS = 'Caesar, son of the the Augustus and consul'. Domitian: CAESAR AVG F PR = 'Caesar, son of the Augustus and praetor'. After the chaos of the Civil War, Rome badly needed stability and Vespasian and his family would provide it. Along with Judaea Capta, dynastic continuity is a major theme of the early coinage.
David Atherton06/25/11 at 09:02RomaVictor: Outstanding coin!
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TrajanTrajan AE As. 10,70 g. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V PP, laureate head right, with aegis / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S-C, Victory standing right, fixing a shield inscribed VIC DAC to a palm tree. RIC 529, Cohen 45406/22/11 at 16:39RomaVictor: Absolutely stunning coin 
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Severus Alexander, AR Denarius Denier, Alexandre Severe, Rome, 231 (Argent) Sear 7928
Avers : Tête laurée d’Alexandre Sevère.
Revers : La Victoire debout à gauche, tenant une couronne et une palme.
06/18/11 at 13:58RomaVictor: What a beautifull coin!
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Republic C. Vibius VarusAR Denarius.
Obv: Head of Liber r., wearing ivy wreath.
Rev: C. VIBIVS - VARVS Garlanded alter, on which rests mask and against which rests thyrsus; on r., panther springing up towards altar.
Cr. 494/36. Syd. 1138. Seaby Vibia 24.Tanit12/11/08 at 12:57RomaVictor: Great coin, i'm still looking for a nice examp...
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Postumus, 260-268, Antoninian, MONETA AVGPostumus, AR-Antoninian, 4,06 g; 20 mm.
Av.: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; radiate and draped bust right.
Rv.: MONETA AVG; Moneta standing left, scales in right, cornucopiae in left hand.
RIC 315; Sear 3116; Cohen 200
good very fine/fine, weakly struck.
Nothing special, but I like the portrait!helcaraxe09/15/07 at 13:11RomaVictor: Impressive portrait indeed, very nice coin
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Crispus, Follis
Superb EF! Nice silvering (seen better on original!)
I like this coin, because it shows you, how the coins used to come out of the mint. Would almost surpass any QC even today! Wouldn't say anything more against the late Roman empire. This coin shows both art and craftsmanship.helcaraxe09/15/07 at 13:09RomaVictor: A real beauty!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Agrippina the Elder (ca. 14 B.C.-33 A.D)Agrippina the Elder (ca. 14 B.C.-33 A.D)
Sestertius
Daughter of Julia and Marcus Agrippa, wife of Germanicus and mother of Emperor Caligula. The most beautiful woman of all Caesars in the most incredible condition. The finest known specimen orriginally from the Morreti Collection.
Obv. Posthumous portrait ordered by Caligula to commemorate his mother who had tragically died in exile. Rev.The carpentum drawn by two mules, the vehicle reserved for the use of the women of the imperial family in the city.
Cohen 1 ; RIC 42 04/25/07 at 15:51RomaVictor: Incredible, that's the most beautifull ses...
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Domitian - MinervaDenarius, 3.38 g, 20 mm, 6 h, 88 AD
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII
Laureate head right
Reverse: IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P
Minerva advancing right, javelin in right hand, holding shield with left hand
Rome mint
RIC II 107vdrjbca09/28/06 at 19:58RomaVictor: Stunning coin, gimme gimme 
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Numerian VOTA PVBLICAAntoninianus, 4.59 g, 22 mm, 12 h, 283-284 AD
Obverse: IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: VOTA PVBLICA
Numerian and Carus sacrificing at altar; 2 ensigns in the background
Exergue: SMSXXIΓ
Siscia mint
RIC Vii 461v (unlisted bust type)drjbca09/25/06 at 15:31RomaVictor: Outstanding coin, never seen a Numerian this nice ...
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Thasos - tetradrachmThasos, island off Thrace, AR Tetradrachm, Dewing 1344, BMC 74, 16.26g; after 148 B.C.; obverse: Head of Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy; reverse: HPAKLEOYS SWTHPOS QASIWN, Herakles, naked, standing left leaning on a club & holding a lion's skin, MH monogram to left.Bartosz A08/22/06 at 19:59RomaVictor: really like this one, great coin!
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I AE3, TrierAttribution: RIC 504 (RIC VII)
Mint: Trier, PTRE
Date: 327-328 AD
Obverse: Laureate Constantine I right, CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse: Campgate with two turrets and star above, PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, PTRE in exergue
Size: 19.5mm x 19.7mm
Weight: 2.9 grams
05/09/06 at 13:52RomaVictor: Jawdropping coin, beautifull !!
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