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Galba Denarius (VIRTUS, RIC I 219) v.1GALBA, AD 68-69
AR Denarius (18.92mm, 3.37g, 6h)
Struck Oct.-Nov., AD 68. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG, laureate head of Galba left
Reverse: VIR-TVS, Virtus standing facing, holding parazonium in right hand and vertical spear in left
References: RIC I 219 (R3), RCV -
Lightly toned. An extremely rare type, known from only a handful of specimens.CPK04/15/24 at 09:09maridvnvm: Very nice indeed.
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Septimius Severus Denarius (Neptune, RIC IV 228) v.1SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, AD 193-211
AR Denarius (19.71mm, 3.70g, 12h)
Struck AD 209. Rome mint
Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head of Septimius Severus right
Reverse: P M TR P XVII COS III P P, Neptune standing left, foot on rock, right hand resting on upper leg, left hand holding long trident
References: RIC IV 228, RCV 6346
A beautiful specimen, choice EF with lustrous fields, perfectly centered on a large and heavy flan.
From the Mark Salton Collection (1914-2005)CPK03/26/24 at 11:50maridvnvm: Very nice indeed.
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RIC 006 Domitian MuleAR Denarius, 3.35g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Tripod with fillets; above, ravens, l. and r., and dolphin over wreath
RIC 6 (R3, this coin). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 224, 14 September 2023, lot 139. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex CNG Auction 70, 21 September 2005, lot 910.
A unique mint mule combining a first issue Domitian obverse with a reverse die used for Titus' last issue. This coin may help clear up a long debated mystery concerning the date of Titus' last denarius issue. Curtis Clay explains: 'Titus' gold and silver coinage is regarded as having ended before 1 July 80, over a year before he died, since his latest aurei and denarii all bear the title TR P IX, and his ninth tribunician year ended on 1 July 80. A fourteen-month gap in the precious metal coinage is strange in this era, however, and if we follow Mattingly in postulating that the attested fire in Rome in 80 destroyed the mint, so interrupting its production, it seems a remarkable coincidence that the mint was finally repaired, and ready to resume production using the same "pulvinar" types that it had been striking for Titus early in 80, precisely when Titus died and Domitian assumed the throne in Sept. 81! Judging from Domitian's earliest coinage, one would have thought that the mint must still have been producing pulvinar coins for Titus just before he died, despite the title TR P IX. That this was in fact the case seems to be proven by a mule which emerged in 2005, RIC Domitian 6, pl. 117, showing Domitian's earliest obv. legend as Augustus, IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG, coupled with a pulvinar reverse type of Titus, TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, Tripod with dolphin, wreath, and ravens above. This mule strongly suggests that pulvinar coins were being struck for Titus just before he died: it's difficult to believe that an old die of before 1 July 80 had somehow survived the supposed fire, and just happened to be available for use by Domitian fourteen months later! But why continued use of the outdated title? In Sept. 81 Titus was TR P XI, not IX!'
This unique specimen is the plate coin in RIC II.1. It is also discussed in RIC's introduction to Titus' coinage: '... a recently discovered mint mule combines a reverse of Titus' last denarius issue with an obverse of the first issue of Domitian's reign in late 81 (Dom no. 6). Mules usually combine dies in parallel or at least in closely contemporaneous use, which might imply here that the Titus TRP IX IMP XV COS VIII dies continued to be used after the assumption of TR P X, and perhaps even into 81. In sum, while the titulature of Titus is of the first half of 80, the sheer scale of the coinage produced for Titus COS VIII and Domitian COS VII, and the fact that following Domitian's accession the mint was very active in the period September to December 81, suggests 80-81.' (p. 185) It must be noted that prior to this coin's discovery in 2005, Titus' last denarius issue had previously been dated by the major references to the first half of 80. Sometimes a coin can change history.
The numismatic and historical importance of the piece, combined with its aesthetic beauty, places it at or near the top of my list of all time favourite coins.David Atherton08/21/23 at 09:43maridvnvm: Absolutely fantastic.
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RPC 2466 TitusAR Tetradrachm, 13.08g
Alexandria mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: AYTOK TITOY KAIΣ OYEΣΠAΣIANOY ΣEB; Head of Titus, laureate, r.
Rev: NIA-OΣ; bust of Nilus with lotus on shoulder, r., date LΓ to r.
RPC 2466 (4 spec.). Emmett 234.3. Dattari-Savio 462.
Acquired from Tater's Relics, eBay, June 2023.
The Nilus type makes an appearance on Titus's tetradrachms during his third regnal year and is a carry-over reverse from Vespasian's Alexandrian bronze issues. Nilus was the god of the river Nile and father to several children. He is often shown on the coinage as a bearded old man holding a lotus flower, which symbolises the sun breaking forth from the water every morning with a beautiful bloom.
Titus's Alexandrian tetradrachms are scarcer than those of his father, perhaps owing to the shorter amount of time they were struck and a general winding down of the mint's production.David Atherton07/05/23 at 15:36maridvnvm: A lovely looking coin.
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 510aSeptimius Severus AR denarius
3.23g, 19.0mm, 180 degrees, Laodicea mint, 198-200 CE
Attribution: RIC IVa 510a. Cohen 342. BMCRE V 669.
O: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right.
R: MONETA AVGG, Moneta seated left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
No examples of Cohen 342, but similar Cohen 345 had 48 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.99
Ex-Nuqud Gallery, UAE, SKU#208, Dec 2022.Ron C212/31/22 at 09:18maridvnvm: Laodicea rather than Rome
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Constantine I GENIO POPVLI ROMANI from LondonConstantine I
A.D. 306
28mm 9.1g
CONSTANTINVS NOBILI C; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Genius standing left, tower on head, loins draped, r. holding patera, l. cornucopiae.
RIC VI London 66; LMCC 4.04.009
Ex Rauceby Hoard
The first issue of Constantine I from LondonVictor C05/27/22 at 12:05maridvnvm: GREAT COIN - great provenace too
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132 - Probus - RIC 037 - Bust Type C var (Lugdunum) (III)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; seen from rear
Rev:– MARS VICTOR, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy.
Minted in Lugdunum (III in exe) Emission 3, Officina 3. November – December A.D. 276
Reference:– Cohen -. Bastien -, Batien Suppl I -. Batien Suppl II -. RIC 37 Bust type C var (not listed with this bust type)
Obverse die match to Bastien 179 bust, which is FIDES MILITVM from the same emission
Weight 4.53g. 23.51mm. 180 degrees maridvnvm04/19/22 at 09:29maridvnvm: It looks like it was just how the die was engraved...
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 509Septimius Severus AR denarius
2.46g, 20.6mm, 0 degrees, Laodicea mint, 198-202 CE
Attribution: RIC IVa 509. Cohen 321. BMCRE V 665.
O: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right.
R: MARTI VICTORI, Mars standing right, resting right hand on shield, captive under shield, and holding spear reversed.
No examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.98, but 29 examples of similar 320 (without captive under shield).
Ex-Forum coin, No. RS98471, Ex-Martin Griffiths collection (maridvnvm on Forum).Ron C203/15/22 at 09:06maridvnvm: Ex-Maridvnvm collection
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RIC 1393 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.01g
Ephesus Mint, 69-70 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AVG on shield in oak wreath
RIC 1393 (R3). BMC -. RSC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex Künker eLive Auction 63, 30 November 2020, lot 195.
An extremely rare Ephesian Group 1 denarius. This unique reverse design of AVG on shield would not be repeated for subsequent issues. Unlike most of the later Ephesian groups, the Group 1 denarii lack mint marks. Fourth known specimen, missing from all the major collections. The type was completely unknown until the first specimen surfaced at auction in 1998 (Schenk-Behrens 76, 26 Nov. 1998, lot 186 - the lone example cited by RIC).
Good Ephesian style.David Atherton12/24/20 at 11:57maridvnvm: Great find
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Probus, AE Antoninianus, RIC V, II 643 Siscia, CLEMENTIA TEMP, JoveProbus
Augustus, 276 - 282 A.D.
Coin: AE Antoninianus, silvered
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right.
Reverse: CLEMENTIA TEMP, Probus standing to the right, holding a Sceptre, receiving Victoria upon the Globe from Jove, who stands to the left, holding a Sceptre. Z in centre, XXI in exergue.
Weight: 3.61 g, Diameter: 21 x 21 x 0.9 mm, Die axis: 180°, Mint: Siscia, Reference: RIC V, II 643 SisciaConstantine IV11/20/20 at 09:45maridvnvm: This is Antioch and not Siscia
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RPC II 1941 VespasianusObv: AVTOKPAT KAIΣΑ OVEΣΠΑΣIANOV, Laureate head of Vespasian right
Rev: ΦΛΑVI OVEΣΠ KAΙΣ ETOVΣ NEOV IEPOV B, Laureate head of Titus right
AR/Tetradrachm (25.63 mm 15.184 g 12h) Struck in Antiochia ad Orontem (Syria, Seleucis and Pieria) 69-70 A.D. (2nd group)
RPC 1941.5 (this coin), Prieur 107A, McAlee 329/1 (this coin)
Purchased from CGBFlaviusDomitianus11/12/20 at 13:46maridvnvm: Two very strong, striking portraits.... GREAT
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Domitia (82 - 83 A.D.)AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm
O: DOMITIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right.
R: VENVS AVG, Venus standing right, leaning on cippus, holding helmet and spear.
Ephesus mint. Struck 82-83 AD.
10.29g
26mm
Mat10/31/20 at 20:20maridvnvm: FANTASTIC
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Vespasian (69 - 79 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, Laureate head right.
R: CONCORDIA AVGVSTI, Concordia seated left on throne, holding cornucopia and patera.
Antioch Mint, AD 72-73
3.28g
17mm
RIC² 1554 ( R2 ) , RSC 74 , 1927Mat10/31/20 at 20:20maridvnvm: Typically eastern. Very nice
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Maximus (235 - 238 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: Γ IOVΛ OYHR MAZIMOC KAI, Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
R: Draped bust of Selene right; crescent moon before; L Γ (date) behind. Dated RY 3 of Maximinus I (AD 236/237).
13.29g
24mm
Milne 3226; Berlin 18208491, Athens 3931; Mathies 60. Emmett 3333.3 (R3).
Ex. Pegasi Numismatics - Auction 42, lot 378, May 19, 2020
Published on Wildwinds!Mat10/31/20 at 20:19maridvnvm: Sweet
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Otacilia Severa (244 - 249 A.D.)SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch
AR tetradrachm
O: MAP ΩTAKIΛ CEOYHPAN CEB Draped bust of Otacilia Severa to left, wearing stephane, set on crescent.
R: ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC YΠA TO Γ / ANTIOXIA / S C Eagle with spread wings, standing facing, with it's head and tail to right, holding wreath in beak.
10.51g
25mm
McAlee 1093. Prieur 381
Mat10/31/20 at 20:19maridvnvm: Lovely. I am on the look out for one of these myse...
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Diocletian (284 - 305 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Potin Tetradrachm
O: DIOKLHTIANOC CEB; Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
R: Elpis advancing left, holding flower and hem; D in exergue, L ENATOV (date) around.
Alexandria mint, 292/293 A.D.
20mm
7.89g
Köln 3262; Dattari 5677; Milne 5086; Emmett 4046Mat10/31/20 at 20:18maridvnvm: Nice one
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Diocletian, As Senior Augustus, (305-311/2 A.D.)Æ Follis
Abdication Issue
O: D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISS, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, holding olive branch and mappa.
R: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, Providentia standing left, extending branch to Quies standing opposite who holds a scepter; Є/KP between, ALE in exergue.
Alexandria mint, struck A.D. 308-310.
6.55g
26mm
RIC VI 109Mat10/31/20 at 20:18maridvnvm: Absolutely Great. Am jealous
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Hostilian (250 - 251 A.D.)AR Antoninianus
O: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C Bust radiate, draped right.
R: PRINCIPI IVV - ENTVTIS Hostilian standing l. holding standard and spear.
Rome Mint
4.16g
22mm
RIC-181d (S), C-34 (4 Fr.)
Ex. Jonathan Kern, ANA Show, 19 March 1998.
Ex. Harlan J Berk Buy or Bid Sale, #213, Lot 312Mat10/31/20 at 20:18maridvnvm: Nice indeed
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Agrippina Junior (15 - 59 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: NE KΛAY KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEΡ AYTO, laureate head right.
R: AΓΡIΠΠINA ΣEBAΣTH, draped bust of Agrippina right. LE, Dated RY 5 (AD 58/9)
11.84g
26mm
RPC I 5231; Köln -; Milne 167; Emmett 107
Ex. CNG Electronic Auction #76, Lot 33
Ex. CNG Electronic Auction #157, Lot 108
Ex T. R. McIntosh Collection
Published on Wldwinds!Mat10/31/20 at 20:17maridvnvm: very nice find
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6 ProbusProbus.
276-282 AD
Æ antoninianus (21.9 mm, 3.84 g, 6 h), Cyzicus Mint, 281 AD
IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG, radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped scepter / SOLI INVICTO, Sol driving facing quadriga, head left, holding whip and raising hand; CM//XXIQ in exergue. RIC 911. gVF.
Ex Agora AuctionsSosius02/24/20 at 13:26maridvnvm: XXI in exe and NOT XXIQ so an earlier issue
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RIC 1137 VespasianusObv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, Laureate head right; globe under the neck
Rev: S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS, in four lines, in oak wreath
AE/Sestertius (35.24 mm 25.21 g 6h) Struck in Lugdunum (Gaul) 71 A.D.
RIC 1137 (R), BMCRE unlisted, BNF 800
ex Künker Auction 326 Lot 1352FlaviusDomitianus10/23/19 at 19:46maridvnvm: Wonderful
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10 Constantius IIConstantius II. AE2. Lyons. DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademe, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind head / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing left, one knee drawn up, about to spear fallen horseman wearing a Phrygian helmet and is sitting on ground, arms raised. A in left field. Mintmark SLG
RIC Lyons 100Randygeki(h2)10/19/19 at 17:32maridvnvm: Thirded
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05 Constantius IIConstantius II. AE2. Arles. DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, soldier standing left, one knee drawn up, about to spear falling horseman wearing a Phrygian helmet and is sitting on ground, arms raised. A in left field. Mintmark PARL
RIC Arles 103 variant?Randygeki(h2)10/19/19 at 17:32maridvnvm: Nice
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4 ConstansConstans, AE of Siscia. AD 337-350. DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, radiate phoenix standing right on rocky mound. Mintmark delta SIS[SYM4] (like a Y). RIC VIII Siscia 241.Randygeki(h2)10/19/19 at 17:31maridvnvm: Nice clear symbol
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01 Constantius IIConstantius II
DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Constantius II pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO soldier spearing Horseman, bearded,, reaching,
ALEΓ in ex. Γ in left field
Alexandria 72Randygeki(h2)10/19/19 at 17:31maridvnvm: I always like these Alexandrians
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RIC 0238 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 25.68g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: MARS VICTOR; S C in field; Mars, armoured, adv. l., with Victory and trophy
RIC 238 (C). BMC 552. BNC 509.
Ex CNG E443, 1 May 2019, lot 530.
A sestertius struck in Vespasian's great bronze issue of 71. The reverse features the first Mars type coined for the new emperor, copied from one previously struck for Vitellius. Mars is seen here in full military dress instead of the heroic nude he is normally depicted as on the contemporary denarii. This MARS VICTOR type pays proper respect to the god of war for granting Flavian success in the recently concluded Jewish War (an open display of celebration for defeating Vitellius would be taboo on the coinage). The portraits from this aes issue can be quite extraordinary. C.H.V. Sutherland in his book Roman Coins writes: 'Vespasian's aes, however, and not merely the sestertii, developed a full magnificence of portraiture ... The beauty of this work lay in it's realism, strong in authority and yet delicate in execution ...' (p. 189). Perhaps, a portrait such as this is what Sutherland had in mind when he wrote that passage.
The minor porosity does not detract from the superb veristic portrait and beautiful dark brown patina. David Atherton05/20/19 at 07:52maridvnvm: Gorgeous. It's a type I have always admired.
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03 Constantius IIConstantius II
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Gamma in left, soldier spearing Horseman,hair in braids, bearded, reaching back towards soldier, AN epsilon in ex Antioch 132Randygeki(h2)04/21/19 at 18:38maridvnvm: A great double strike
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1 Constantius IIConstantius II AE3. AD 351-355. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding a phoenix on globe and a chi-rho standard, Victory at helm steers the ship. Γ in left field, * in right field. Mintmark dot TS epsilon dot.
Thessalonica
RIC VIII 174 varRandygeki(h2)04/21/19 at 18:37maridvnvm: A good galley
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1 ConstansConstans AE2, Antioch mint, 348-350 AD.
DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Constans on galley holding phoenix & labarum,
Victory at helm, to right, star in the field.
ANSin ex.
RIC VIII Antioch 124 Randygeki(h2)04/21/19 at 18:37maridvnvm: Another nice early one
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Constantius IIFL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
GLORIA EXERCITVS
dot TRP dot
RIC 93Randygeki(h2)04/21/19 at 18:37maridvnvm: Interesting portrait
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01 ConstansAe 24 5.5g
DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl and rosette diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, horseman standing left, spearing a fallen horseman who is bearded, clutching the horse's neck. ALEA in ex.Randygeki(h2)03/13/19 at 09:17maridvnvm: A super find.
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03 Constantius IIConstantius II
Antioch
5.2 g / 24 mm
obverse D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right;
reverse FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Gamma in left, soldier spearing Horseman,hair in braids, bearded, reaching back towards soldier
ANZ Antioch 122
Sear 18170Randygeki(h2)02/28/19 at 18:29maridvnvm: A real gem.
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Maximianus Rare AE QuinariusMaximianus 296-305
Obv: IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right,
Rev: IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter.
RIC Rome 519, struck 286.
VERY RARE!OldMoney02/22/19 at 09:31maridvnvm: Fantastic
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08 Constantius IIDN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, Pearl diademed draped cuirassed bust right
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Soldier spearing fallen horseman bearded, two braids, reaching , SMH Gamma in ex., Gamma in left field
Heraclea 82Randygeki(h2)02/22/19 at 09:30maridvnvm: Great hair
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Calabria, TarentumPunic occupation half shekel
Nude youth on horseback to left, crowning horse with wreath; IΩ to right, ΣΩΓENHΣ below
Taras astride dolphin to left, holding cornucopiae and Nike who crowns him with wreath; TAPAΣ below.
Calabria, Tarentum ; Punic occupation, circa 212-209 BC
AR Reduced didrachm or Half-Shekel.
2.69g chipped otherwise VF+
Vlasto 975-7; HN Italy 1079; SNG France 2065; McGill II, 120 and Cote 591-93.
Ex-ANE
Rare!
The climax of the Carthaginian invasion of Italy was reached when Tarentum changed sides in 212 BC. The takeover of the city was a carefully planned coup by Hannibal and members of the city's democratic faction who opened the gates to Hannibal's army. The Carthaginians failed to take the citadel, but subsequent fortifications around this enemy stronghold enabled the city to remain under Punic control. Hannibal installed his own magistrates and struck coinage based on the Punic half shekel standard.Jay GT402/17/19 at 13:06maridvnvm: What is left is very attractive.
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Crawford 25/1, ROMAN REPUBLIC - AR DidrachmRome. The Republic.
Anonymous, 241-235 BCE.
AR Didrachm (6.62g; 19mm).
Rome Mint.
Obverse: Beardless head of Mars wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with gryphon, facing right.
Reverse: Bridled horse head facing right; sickle to left; ROMA below.
References: Crawford 25/1; Sydenham 24; BMCRR (Romano-Campanian) 57.
Provenance: Ex Ed Waddell inventory #7484 (c. 1985).
This didrachm series is the first Roman silver coinage to bear the inscription ROMA, a change from the earlier ROMANO inscriptions. The early ROMANO inscriptions may have been either an abbreviation of the genitive plural ROMANORVM (“of the Romans”) or dative ROMANO (“by the Romans”) either of which would be similar grammar to Greek coin inscriptions. The move to the nominative case ROMA, may have been a simple shift to Roman/Latin usage consistent with the coinage taking on a more “Roman” character, as minting activity had moved from southern Italy to Rome many years before. The sickle symbol on the reverse, as well as common devices across denominations, links this didrachm issue to contemporaneous Roman bronze coinage also bearing the sickle. This marks the first time in the emerging Roman coinage that a clear-intentioned, bi-metallic series emission can be established.
Carausius02/17/19 at 13:05maridvnvm: Great!
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RIC 266, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Octavian, AR DenariusRome. The Imperators.
Octavian, 44-27 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.92g; 20mm).
Italian Mint, Summer 30-29 BCE.
Obverse: Octavian’s bare head, facing right.
Reverse: Roman Senate House; IMP CAESAR on architrave.
References: RIC 266; HCRI 421; BMCRR 4358; Julia 161.
Provenance: Ex Heritage Auction 3063 (16 Jan 2018) Lot 33381; Spink Num. Circ. Vol LXXVIII, No. 6 (June 1970), inv. #6871, pl. 11.
The coin celebrates the dedication of the Curia Julia, a new meeting house for the Roman Senate, construction of which was commenced under Julius Caesar and completed by Octavian circa 29 BCE. Julius Caesar was assassinated at the Theater of Pompey where the Senate was meeting while construction of this new Senate house was underway. It is both ironic and politically astute that Octavian should commemorate this new Senate house on a coin, given that his hold on power made the Senate effectively irrelevant. The structure still stands today, having been restored through the imperial period and later converted to a church.
Carausius02/17/19 at 13:04maridvnvm: Gorgeous
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Crawford 538/1, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Octavian, AR DenariusRome. The Imperators.
Octavian, 44-27 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.79g; 20mm).
Italian Mint, Summer 37 BCE.
Obverse: IMP CAESAR-DIVI·F·III·VIR·ITER R·P·C; Octavian’s bare head, bearded and facing right.
Reverse: COS·ITER·ET·TER·DESIG; Simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus.
References: Crawford 538/1; Sydenham 1334; HCRI 312; BMCRR (Gaul) 116.
Provenance: Ex Ernst Ploil Collection [NAC 101 (24 Oct 2017), Lot 41]; Peus 386 (26 Apr 2006), Lot 663; Astarte 5 (1999), Lot 703.
The obverse inscription records the renewal of the second triumvirate in 37 BCE.
Carausius02/17/19 at 13:04maridvnvm: Very attractive
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Roman Diocletian FollisAE Follis.
Obv. DN DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG ; laur. bust r., wearing mantle, and holding branch and mappa ;
Rev.: PROVIDNTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG ; Quies and Providentia stg. facing each other.
(issued after the abdication)
SEAR 12926 ; RIC vi p.128, 77a ; Cohen 423,426Tanit02/17/19 at 13:04maridvnvm: Agreed.It enhances the look.
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KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. TetradrachmSilver, 31.5 mm, 17.06 g, 12 h
Lampsakos, c. 297-281.
Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear.
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated to left on throne, leaning her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right; behind, transverse spear; inner left, monogram over crescent with points to left.
Müller 396. SNG France 2545. Thompson 61 var. (the monogram appears as 58).
Well centered on a broad flan. Slightly wavy flan with some bangs and scratches, otherwise, good very fine.Leo02/17/19 at 13:03maridvnvm: Nice
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Philip I the Arab, antoninianus, 249IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
AETERNITAS AVG02/16/19 at 22:05maridvnvm: Great looking coin
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Otacilia Severa, antoninianus, 248wife of Philip I the Arab
OTACIL SEVERA AVG
SAECVLARES AVGG
02/16/19 at 22:05maridvnvm: Very nice indeed
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Domitian Denarius - Rev: Minerva holding VictoryDomitian, 81-96, Silver Denarius.
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M, laureate head right,
Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, Minerva standing left holding Victory and spear, shield behind.
RIC II² 63 (R2).
At one stage this coin was the only one known, according to Ted Buttrey prior to the publication of RIC II², until another was recorded in Bucharest, and another sold in a Künker auction in 2005. OldMoney02/16/19 at 22:05maridvnvm: Lovely
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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0094b, Rome, AR-Denarius, P M TR P COS III, Pax standing left,032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0094b, Rome, AR-Denarius, P M TR P COS III, Pax standing left,
avers: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder.
reverse: P M TR P COS III, Pax standing left, holding the branch in right hand, scepter in left.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 3,34g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 119-122 A.D., ref: RIC II 94b, Strack 117,
Q-001quadrans02/16/19 at 22:04maridvnvm: A striking portrait
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033 Sabina (???-136 A.D.), RIC II 0410, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, VESTA, Vesta seated left, #1033 Sabina (???-136 A.D.), RIC II 0410, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, VESTA, Vesta seated left, #1
Wife of Hadrian.
avers: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, Her bust diademed and draped right, hair in a plait behind.
reverse: VESTA, Vesta seated left, holding Palladium and scepter.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,5-17,0mm, weight: 3,15g, axes: 6h,
mint: Roma, date: 128-136 A.D., ref: RIC II 410, RSC 81, BMCRE 915,
Q-001quadrans02/16/19 at 22:04maridvnvm: Gorgeous
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Philip I the Arab, antoninianus, 248IMP PHILIPPVS AVG
SAECVLARES AVGG02/16/19 at 22:04maridvnvm: Sweet
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Roman Diocletian FollisAE Follis.
Obv. DN DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG ; laur. bust r., wearing mantle, and holding branch and mappa ;
Rev.: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG ; Quies and Providentia stg. facing each other.
Dot in outer right field. Mintmark PT.
(issued after the abdication)
RIC VI Ticinum 56a; Sear 12930.Tanit02/16/19 at 22:03maridvnvm: Fantastic looking coin
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14 Constantius IIDN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind/FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO soldier spearing Horseman, Phrygian helmet, sitting on ground, arm(s) up, A in left field, TS Delta in ex
Thessalonica 129 scarce.Randygeki(h2)02/16/19 at 22:03maridvnvm: Yet another nice one.
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025. Elagabalus / RIC 172.Denarius, 219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG . . / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Reverse: PONT MAX T P II COS II / Mars walking left, holding laurel branch and trophy.
3.81 gm., 20 mm.
RIC #172 var.; Sear unlisted.
The reverse legend has only a T P in it rather than the normal TR P. That is why I listed it as a variety of RIC #172.Callimachus01/25/19 at 12:18maridvnvm: Fantastic
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111 Florianus (276-282 A.D.), T-4147, RIC V-I 010, Lyon, AE-Antoninianus, PROVIDENTIA AVG, -/-/III, Bust-D1, Providentia standing left, #1111 Florianus (276-282 A.D.), T-4147, RIC V-I 010, Lyon, AE-Antoninianus, PROVIDENTIA AVG, -/-/III, Bust-D1, Providentia standing left, #1
avers: IMP C M AN FLORIANVS AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum. (D1).
reverse: PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, holding baton in right hand and long scepter in left hand, at feet to left, globe, (Prov. 2b).
exergue: -/-/III, diameter: 19,5-22,5mm, weight: 3,40g, axes: 6h,
mint: Lyon, iss-3, off-3, date: 276 A.D., ref: RIC V-I 010, T-(Estiot)-4147, Bastien 148,
Q-001quadrans01/25/19 at 12:17maridvnvm: A very niceFlorian
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075 Otacilia Severa (?-249 A.D.), RIC IV-III 138, Antioch, AR-Antoninianus, AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left, Extremely Rare!!!075 Otacilia Severa (?-249 A.D.), RIC IV-III 138, Antioch, AR-Antoninianus, AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left, Extremely Rare!!!
avers:- M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, Diademed and draped bust right, on the crescent.
reverse:- AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,5mm, weight:4,04g, axis:0h,
mint: Antioch, date:??? A.D., ref: RIC-IV-III-138, p-85, C-, Extremely Rare!!!
Q-001
quadrans01/25/19 at 12:17maridvnvm: A really great find.
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132b Licinius l. (308-324 A.D.), Thessalonica, RIC VII 061A, -/-//TS•A•, AE-3 Follis, VICTORIA AVG G N N, Victory standing left, R2! #1132b Licinius l. (308-324 A.D.), Thessalonica, RIC VII 061A, -/-//TS•A•, AE-3 Follis, VICTORIA AVG G N N, Victory standing left, R2! #1
avers: IMP LICI NIVS AVG, Laureate bust right, cuirassed.
reverse: VICTORIA AVG G N N, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm.
exergue: -/-//TS•A•, diameter: 17,0-18,0mm, weight: 3,24g, axis: 0h,
mint: Thessalonica, date: 308-310 A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 61A, Sear 15358, Rare, R2!
Q-001quadrans01/25/19 at 12:16maridvnvm: Interesting portrait
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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0176, Rome, AR-Denarius, COS III, Pudicitia standing left, #1 032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0176, Rome, AR-Denarius, COS III, Pudicitia standing left, #1
avers: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder.
reverse: COS III, Pudicitia standing left, covering face with a veil.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 2,94g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 125-128 A.D., ref: RIC II 0176, RSC 392, BMCRE 405,
Q-001quadrans01/25/19 at 12:15maridvnvm: Lovely one
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Lugdunum, RIC V-II 018.5.4.E1.A., -/-//IIII, ABVNDANTIA AVG, AE-Ant., Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae, Rare!#1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Lugdunum, RIC V-II 018.5.4.E1.A., -/-//IIII, ABVNDANTIA AVG, AE-Ant., Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopia, Rare! R2, #1
avers: VIRTVS PR OBI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, (E1-G).
reverse: ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
exergue: -/-//IIII, diameter: 22,5-24,5mm, weight: 6,64g (!!!), axis: 1h,
mint: Lugdunum, 5th. emission, 4th off., 277-78., date: 277-278 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 018.5.4.E1.A., p-25, Bastien-252, R2,
Q-001quadrans01/25/19 at 12:15maridvnvm: Nice one. I am jealous.
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05 ConstansConstans
4,14 g, 22 mm
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right/
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman wearing Phrygian helmet, forwards on hands and knees. SARL star ? in ex
Arles 103
RareRandygeki(h2)01/25/19 at 12:14maridvnvm: Great find
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19 Constantius GallusConstantius Gallus
DN CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES
bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Soldier spearing horseman, bearded, bare-headed, reaching
ALEA / Gama left
Alexandria 74Randygeki(h2)01/25/19 at 12:14maridvnvm: Unusual look to the neck on the obverse. Interesti...
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226 Otacilia Severa Otacilia Severa AR Antoninianus. OTACILIA SEVERA AVG, diademed & draped bust right on crescent / CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left with patera & cornucopiae, altar before. RIC 126, RSC 17Randygeki(h2)01/25/19 at 12:13maridvnvm: Indeed. Very pretty
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07 Constantius IIConstantius II
DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG
rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
FEL TEMP-REPARATIO
no beard, Phrygian helmet, reaching
SMK Gamma
Cyzikus 105/111
ScarceRandygeki(h2)01/25/19 at 12:13maridvnvm: Very attractive looking
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05 Constantius IIConstantius II . DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, laureate rosette and pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. A behind bust / FEL TEMP R-EPARATIO, soldier spearing fallinghorseman w/ Phrygian helmet, sitting on ground, arm(s) up; soldier's knee on horse's rump. A in left field. Mintmark: SARL. RIC VIII Arles 122.Randygeki(h2)01/25/19 at 12:12maridvnvm: Neat
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03 Constantius IIDN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing left with spiral shield, spearing a fallen horseman who is bearded, clutching the horse's neck. star in left field. Mintmark ANZ. RIC VIII Antioch 123Randygeki(h2)01/25/19 at 12:12maridvnvm: Good find
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3 ConstansConstans
Billon centenionalis
Thessalonica, officina 3; 348-350 CE
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, globe in right hand/ FEL TEMP REPAR-ATIO Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, advancing right, head left; with his right hand he leads a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. The spear points downwards and to the left.
TES gamma in ex
RIC VIII Thessalonica 118; LRBC 1636 Randygeki(h2)01/25/19 at 12:12maridvnvm: Nice.
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1 ConstansConstans AE2, Antioch mint, 348-350 AD.
DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Constans on galley holding phoenix & labarum,
Victory at helm, to right, star in the field.
AN Delta in ex.
RIC VIII Antioch 124
Randygeki(h2)01/25/19 at 12:11maridvnvm: Good find. I haven't managed to get an Antioch...
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Vespasian (69 - 79 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right.
R: VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory advancing right, holding palm and crowning standard with wreath.
Rome Mint (72-73 A.D.)
3.45g
19mm
RIC 362 (C2), BMCRE 74, RSC 618Mat12/04/18 at 07:44maridvnvm: A glorious lookling coin.
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RIC 0247 Vespasian sestertiusIMP CAES VESPAS AVF TR P P P COS III
Laureate head of Vespasian right
SC in field
Mars advancing right with spear and trophy
Rome, 71 CE
26.95g
RIC 247 (C2)
Kraay counted 12 reverse dies used for this obverse type.
Ex-Calgary Coin; Ex-CNG e-Auction 336 lot 256
Some old cleaning scratches in fieldsJay GT410/28/18 at 12:31maridvnvm: Nice indeed.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, CONSTANS, AE2 of ANTIOCH. Struck A.D.348 - 350Obverse: D N CONSTANS P F AVG. Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans holding globe facing left.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Soldier advancing right, dragging small barbarian from hut beneath tree; in exergue, ANΔ.
RIC VIII : 126*Alex10/15/18 at 18:30maridvnvm: A very nice example of the type.
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05 Constantius IIConstantius II
Ae 18, 3.4 g
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, soldier standing left, spearing a fallen horseman who is wearing Phrygian helmet, reaching backwards, PARL in ex.
Unpublished
RH-CS0501Randygeki(h2)09/25/18 at 10:45maridvnvm: A really super find.
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03 Constantius IIConstantius II
AE 2
obverse D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right;
reverse FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Gamma in left, soldier spearing Horseman,hair in braids, bearded, reaching back towards soldier, AN Delta I in ex
Antioch 132Randygeki(h2)09/24/18 at 10:12maridvnvm: Great allround
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03 Constantius IIConstantius II
AE 2
obverse D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right;
reverse FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Gamma in left, soldier spearing Horseman,hair in braids, bearded, reaching back towards soldier, ANH in ex
Antioch 132Randygeki(h2)09/24/18 at 10:11maridvnvm: Sweet, bent arm too!
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03 Constantius IIConstantius II, AE 20mm, Antioch. DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman who is bearded, hair in braids, clutching horse's neck. Epsilon in left field. Mintmark ANS. RIC VIII Antioch 146.Randygeki(h2)09/24/18 at 10:11maridvnvm: Great looking coin
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Constantius IIAntioch RIC 132 and 135. All 15 officinaRandygeki(h2)09/24/18 at 10:09maridvnvm: Nice looking set! Well done.
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2 Constantius II DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left holding globe / FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, Emperor in military dress standing left with labarum, two captives before, leaning left in left field. Γ in left field. Mintmark CONSZ star. RIC VIII Constantinople 89.Randygeki(h2)09/05/18 at 08:03maridvnvm: nice looking coin
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11 Constans 24 mm / 3,8 gr.
DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG
Constans pearl-diademed, draped,cuirassed bust right; A behind
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
soldier spearing a falling horseman, Phrygian helmet, kneeling, arms up
Star over A left
RP in ex
unpublished
Rome
RH-C1101Randygeki(h2)09/05/18 at 08:03maridvnvm: A really great find.
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RIC 847 Domitia [Domitian]AR Cistophorus
Rome mint (for Asia), 82 AD
Obv: DOMITIA AVGVSTA; Bust of Domitia, draped r., hair massed in front and in long plait behind
Rev: VENVS AVG; Venus stg. r., leaning on column, with helmet and spear
RIC 847 (R). BMC 256. RSC 19. RPC 870 (8 spec.). BNC 226.
Ex CNG E424, 11 July 2018, lot 471.
A brief issue of cistophori were struck for Domitia as Augusta under Domitian in 82. Venus leaning on column was the sole reverse type chosen for her rare cistophori. The style and six o'clock die axis point to Rome as the home mint. K. Butcher and M. Ponting's metal analysis reveal they were struck from a different stock of metal than contemporary Rome mint denarii, possibly from recycled older denarii. At 80% silver fineness these early cistophori were likely struck before Domitian's major coinage reform of 82 when the denarius was raised to nearly 100% fineness.
Domitia Longina was the daughter of the famed Roman general Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo who was commanded to commit suicide by Nero for alleged treason. Domitian courted and married Domitia soon after Vespasian's accession, despite her already being the wife of Aelius Lamia. It was a good match - distancing the Flavians from the reign of Nero and uniting them to a beloved general's family. Soon after Domitian become emperor, Suetonius tells us he briefly divorced Domitia because of an adulterous affair she had with the actor Paris. Dio claims Domitian actually considered executing her but was persuaded from doing so by the praetorian prefect Ursus. He soon reunited with her after a brief separation alleging the people demanded it. Where this coin fits into that time frame is hard to tell. We don't know exactly when the divorce occurred or how long it lasted. However, it is likely this coin was struck after their reconciliation and can be seen as symbolically strengthening Domitia's position at court.
Struck in fine early style.
David Atherton07/27/18 at 09:01maridvnvm: A fantastic acquisition. Well done.
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 157, Rome, ADVENTVS AVG, Bust B-F, -/-//R ͜• Z, Emperor riding left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 157, Rome, ADVENTVS AVG, Bust B-F, -/-//R Íœ• Z, Emperor riding left, #1
avers: IMP PRO BVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. (B,F)
reverse: ADVEN TVS AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive.
exergue: -/-//R Íœ• Z, diameter: 23,0-24,0mm, weight: 3,87g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 279-A.D., 4th. emission, 7th officina, ref: RIC V-II 157-4-7-B, MPR 385,
Q-001quadrans07/14/18 at 09:41maridvnvm: Nice big flan.
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RIC 016 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.43g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PONT; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: P P COS VII DES VIII; Seat, draped; above, semicircular frame decorated with three crescents
RIC 16 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC 8.
Acquired from Germania Inferior, June 2018.
Domitian seems to have been in somewhat of a hurry to strike coins as Augustus after Titus's death in mid September 81 AD, presumably for a legionary donative. This denarius was struck before Domitian had been awarded the power of the tribunate (TR P) and pontifex maximus (PM). Here his only titles are Augustus (AVG), Imperator (IMP), Consul for the 7th time (COS VII), and pater patriae, father of the country (P P). Perhaps it may have taken a few days for the Senate to award the power of the tribunate to Domitian because they had assembled at the small town of Reate where Titus had died and needed to be in Rome in order to vote him the right. The religious ceremonies required for Domitian to assume the title pontifex maximus had not yet finished by this time either, here he is simply PONT, or in other words a member of the College of Pontiffs. Some have argued that PONT is the same as PM, I disagree. Titus as Caesar early on had also used the title PONT on his denarii and he was never pontifex maximus under Vespasian - only the emperor can be Pontifex Maximus or greatest priest. Although this Group 2 denarius is not part of Domitian's first RIC issue, it is very likely to have been struck within the first few days of him assuming the purple. RIC notes the chronology is not precise with these issues from 81 and they are grouped only for 'convenience'. Judging by the rarity of the Group 2 denarii they could not have been struck for any great length of time.
Dark cabinet toning with a stylish early portrait.David Atherton07/11/18 at 12:41maridvnvm: Absolutely gorgeous
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Maximinus II DaiaSize and weight: 24x25mm; 6.9g.
Obverse: GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Laureate head right. Divergent wreath ties with pointed ends.
Reverse: GENIO CA-ESARIS
Genius standing facing, head left, wearing modius on head, chlamys across left shoulder, right hand holding out a patera from which liquid flows, left arm holding a cornucopia behind.
Field Marks: K in left field, Δ over P in right field.
Exergue: ALE
Reference: RIC VI Alexandria 99a. Randygeki(h2)07/04/18 at 13:23maridvnvm: I love the ALexandrian style. This on is a great e...
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04 Constantius IIConstantius II AE3. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman who is bare-headed, reaching backwards; LXXII left /Chi-Rho in centr, AQT in ex Aquileia 195Randygeki(h2)07/04/18 at 13:22maridvnvm: Nice one. The value marked coins are fascinating.
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03 Constantius IIConstantius II
Antioch
5,4 g / 24.1 mm
obverse D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right;
reverse FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Gamma in left, soldier spearing Horseman,hair in braids, bearded, reaching back towards soldier
ANZ Antioch 122
Sear 18170Randygeki(h2)07/04/18 at 13:21maridvnvm: Very nice. Attractive example of this early issue.
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RIC 0043 Vespasian (2)AR Denarius, 3.14g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: Above AVGVR, below, TRI POT; Simpulum, sprinkler, jug, and lituus
RIC 43 (C2). BMC 50. RSC 43. BNC 36.
Acquired from Germania Inferior, June 2018.
The vast majority of denarii from this issue with the shortened obverse legend have a legend break above the portrait, normally seen between VE-SP or VES-P (see my other RIC 43). This is a rare variant without the break above the portrait. I suppose it was a whim of the engraver whether the legend was continuous or not. The reverse commemorates Vespasian being voted pontifex maximus by the Senate in November of 70, shortly after his arrival in Rome. It copies a type struck for Julius Caesar.
Workman-like portrait with beautiful gold toning and rainbow hints.David Atherton07/04/18 at 13:21maridvnvm: A very attractive coin. Vespasian looks brutish.
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4 ConstansD N CONSTA-NS P F AVG: Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
FEL TEMP REPARATIO: Phoenix, radiate, standing right on globe, star left
RIC Rome 143Randygeki(h2)07/04/18 at 12:45maridvnvm: Neat. I will find a Rome example some day!
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01 Constantius GallusConstantius Gallus
DN CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES
bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right
RE-PARATIO
Soldier spearing horseman, bearded, bare-headed, reaching
ALEB / dot S dot left
Alexandria 79
Randygeki(h2)07/04/18 at 12:44maridvnvm: These have a very striking portrait and yours is a...
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01 Constantius GallusConstantius Gallus
DN CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES
bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Soldier spearing horseman, bearded, bare-headed, reaching
ALEA / Gama left
Alexandria 74 Randygeki(h2)06/12/18 at 17:22maridvnvm: Very nice.
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2 Constantius IIConstantius II AE2. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust left, holding globe / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, emperor bare headed & in military dress standing, holding labarum in his right hand, resting left hand on shield, two bound captives in Phrygian helmets kneeling, facing each other before him, ALEB in ex. Alexandria
RIC VIII 55Randygeki(h2)06/12/18 at 17:21maridvnvm: Lovely coin. Interesting.
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RIC 0255 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC, laureate head right
Rev: P M TR POT IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P, Minerva advancing right holding spear and shield
AU/Aureus (20.22 mm 7.373 g 6h) Struck in Rome 85 A.D. (1st issue)
RIC 255 (R2), BMCRE 70, BNF unlisted
ex Monnaies d'Antan Auction 23 Lot 835FlaviusDomitianus05/28/18 at 20:04maridvnvm: Wonderful
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13 Constans
Constans AE Centenionalis. D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, A behind bust / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman who is wearing a Phrygian helmet, sitting on ground, arms up, A to left, dot epsilon SIS dot in ex. RIC VIII Siscia 254Randygeki(h2)05/20/18 at 08:27maridvnvm: NIce example
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07 Constantius II
Constantius II AE2. 351-355 AD. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing left, spearing a fallen horseman bearded, bare head, reaching back , Gamma left,SMKS in ex.
Cyzikus 92Randygeki(h2)05/20/18 at 08:26maridvnvm: Nice decorated shield
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09 Constantius IIConstantius II
DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG
pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Soldier spearing falling horseman, Phrygian helmet, reaching
dot SMN gamma in ex, gamma left
Nicomedia 84Randygeki(h2)05/05/18 at 09:52maridvnvm: There is certainly the Nicomedian "tell" with the ...
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10 Constantius IIConstantius II AE3. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed monocled bust right / FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman who is wearing a Phrygian helmet, reaching backwards, GPLG in ex. Lyons 189 C5Randygeki(h2)05/05/18 at 09:51maridvnvm: Great Lugdunum style. Nice one.
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SOLD! Probus AntoninianusIMP CM AVR PROBVS P AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust of Probus right
VIRTVS PROBI AVG - KAΓ in exergue
Emperor on horseback trampling enemy, a shield in left hand, spear in right. A shield on the ground under the horse.
Bust type B
Serdica mint, 280-281 AD
4th emission, 3rd officina
3.92g
RIC 880 (C).
EF with wonderful smooth dark brown/black glossy patina. Even nicer in hand.
Ex-Calgary Coin; Ex-George W. La Borde collection
Published on Probuscoins.fr
Jay GT405/05/18 at 09:50maridvnvm: Glorious.
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