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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.04.09 corr.Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 13.19g, 26.27mm, 0°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC
Bust, laureate, r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP AVR.GALL(OV) - NIKOPOLI / PROC IC
Athena, helmeted, in long girded double chiton, stg. facing, head l., resting with
raised l. hand on long spear, shield behind, holding in extended r. hand patera
over burning altar
ref.: a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1296 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.14.4.9 corr. (same dies, writes VP AV and
NIKOPOLIT)
VFJochen07/04/23 at 04:00rennrad12020: Very nice indeed!
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Philip ArabObv. IMP MIVL PHILIPPVS PF AVG PM
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rv. CAES ANTIOCH COL -SR-
Philip I riding on quadriga, advancing r., holding sceptre surmounted by eagle
BMC 19 197 Nr.121, 27mm 9,929g, -City Antiochia-
(Error in the BMC, because Philip II. was not Persicus Maximus (PM), the bust is Gordian III.)Priscus08/24/21 at 02:53rennrad12020: PF obv, cool rx
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2020) 8.14.45.01 corr.Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 11.28g, 26.43mm, 27߰
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT L CEPTI - CEVHROC P
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA AVR.GALLOV - N - IKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTRO
City-Goddess, in long double chiton and mantle, wearing mural crown, stg. frontal, head
l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and holding in extended r. hand small Nike
stg. r.. crowning her with wreath; at her feet left river-god leaning r., resting with r. elbow
on vase from which water flows and holding l. hand over his head
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8.14.45.1. corr. (same dies, but writes" mountain god
leaning r." but the vase, however, clearly shows that it is a river god!)
very rare, F+, black patina, some corrosionJochen10/14/20 at 20:23rennrad12020: Nice coin!
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RPC 2243 Vespasian [Agrippa II]Æ30, 16.75g
Caesarea Paneas, 73-74 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥΕϹΠΑϹΙ ΚΑΙϹΑΡΙ ϹΒΑΣΤΩ (sic); Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: ΕΤ ΔΙ - ΒΑ / ΑΓΡΙ-ΠΠΑ; Tyche with calathos standing, l., holding cornucopia and two corn-ears
RPC 2243 (4 spec.). Hendin 1301.
Acquired from David Hendin, eBay, June 2020. Ex Goldberg 110, 4-5 June 2019, lot 1776 (part). Ex Shlomo Moussaieff Collection.
Agrippa II sporadically struck coinage for the Flavian dynasty throughout his long reign. The coins circulated within his kingdom (Northern Palestine) and were likely coined at Caesaera Panesa, although the mint is not certain (Hendin places it at Caesarea Maritima). Confusingly, Agrippa's mint(s) employed two different dating eras for his coinage - one starting in 56 and the second in 60 or 61. This large bronze struck in the name of Vespasian is dated regnal year 14 by the second era and was produced in either 73 or 74 AD. RPC suggests this issue could possibly commemorate the Roman victory at Masada which occurred around the same time. But taking into account Agrippa's high profile role during the Jewish war the coins could simply be a by-product of his fidelity to the Flavian regime.
Wonderful portrait with hints of desert patina.David Atherton06/21/20 at 00:45rennrad12020: Cool coin!
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Maximianus Herculeus - QVIES, TrierDenomination: Follis
Era: C. 307-308 CE
Metal: AE
Obverse: MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Cuirassed Bust r. with laurel wreath.
Reverse: Quies standing in a long robe, facing, head turned to the left, holding scepters in the right branch and branch in the left.
Mint: Trier
Weight: 5.85 gm.
Reference: RIC 788 (Treveri)
Provenance: HD Rauch, 29-FEB-2020, Ex Numismatik Lanz, Nov 20, 2000
Comments: Maximianus after Carnuntum conference. QVIES indicating 2nd retirement.
EF/AEF early die state.
03/23/20 at 23:04rennrad12020: Beautiful!
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077 - Severus Alexander - Billon Tetradrachm, Milne 2957 Billon Tetradrachm
Obv:- A KAI MA AYP CEY ALEZANDPOCEV, Laureate, draped bust right
Rev:- Homonia standing left, holding double cornucopiae.
Minted in Alexandria. Year 5 (LE in lower left field). A.D. 225/226
Reference:- Milne 2957 Emmett 3119 (5) R1. Dattari 4307maridvnvm01/11/20 at 23:56rennrad12020: Very nice; silvered?
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istrusvarb660_2Elagabalus
Istrus, Thrace
Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC. laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: ICTPI-HNΩN, E in left field. Tche standing left holding rudder and cornucopia.
32 mm, 16.99 gms
Varbanov 660
From Gorny & Mosch Auction 265, lot 694.Charles M12/21/19 at 01:05rennrad12020: Crisp!
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Thrace, Griffin & Hermes Tetradrachm of Abdera.Thrace. Abdera. 355/354 BC. AR Tetradrachm or double siglos (11.38 gm, 17mm, 1h). Eagle-Griffin rearing left from its base. ΑΒΔΗ above. / Hermes standing right, wearing petasos and chlamys, holding rod. Kantharos in field to right. ΕΠΙ ꞮΗΝΩΝΟΣ. Zenon, magistrate. EF. Very Rare. Bt. Louis di Lauro, Coral Gables, 2000. Chryssanthaki-Nagle p.127 pd.VII (plate 8 #8); HGC 3.2 #1206; May Abdera 447 (A301/P355); Imhoof-Blumer MG #6 (Abdera, plate C #2); Weber 2378 (same obv. die). cf.Triton XII #127 (same dies); Roma Numismatics XX #144.Anaximander10/26/19 at 21:12rennrad12020: Wow! Absolutely gorgeous!
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lampsakos001aElagabalus
Lampsakos, Mysia
Obv: AV K M AVPH ANTΩNЄINOC, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: ΛΑΝΨΑΚΗΝΩΝ. Homonoia standing facing, head left, holding cornucopia and patera; at feet to left, lighted altar.
20 mm, 5.02 gms
SNG France 1286 (as Caracalla).Charles M09/10/19 at 01:45rennrad12020: I love the psi!
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Marcus Aurelius DenariusDenomination: Denarius
Era: After c. 161-162 AD
Metal: AR
Obverse: IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG - Laureate head R.
Reverse: CONCORD AVG TRPP XVI. Concordia std l. extending patera in r. COS III in exergue
Mint: Rome
Weight: 3.15 gm.
Reference: RIC 37 var. (RIC III)
Provenance: CNG, purchased Oct. 16, 1987
Minor variation with COS III in exergue. Superb EF with bright luster.05/29/19 at 23:28rennrad12020: Very nice!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X countermark, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8(?)...4 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 10.31g, 27.34mm, 180°
struck under governor Pollenius Auspex
obv. [AV KAI LOV] CEPT. - [CEVHROC PER]
laureate head r.
beneath chin c/m delta-shaped incus (value, Howgego 782)
rev. [VPA POL AVCPIKO]C NIKOPOLIT / [PROC ICTR]
Asklepiad Triad (Asklepios, Hygieia, between them Telesphoros) stg. frontal
on the r. side from bottom to top c/m incus NIK (ethnic, not in Howgego, cf. #553
= NIKO)
ref. (only for underlying coin!):
a) AMNG I/1, 1256
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2788
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.21.1
No. 8(?)...4 (for countermarked coin, plate coin)
very rare
One of the few coins where the underlying coin could be determined!
Jochen12/30/18 at 03:04rennrad12020: Rare indeed, nice!
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607 MACEDONIA Pella, AE 26 Pan seated leftReference
RPC III, 607; Varbanov III 3714; BMC 33; AMNG 30
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRA HADRIANVS AVG COS P P
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., with drapery on l. shoulder (countermarked head right)
Rev. COL IVL AVG PELL
Pan, naked, seated l. on rock, his r. hand raised to head, left arm resting on syrinx.
9.83 gr
26 mm
12hokidoki12/30/18 at 02:52rennrad12020: Cool coin!
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(0177) COMMODUS--ANCHIALOS(0177) COMMODUS--ANCHIALOS
177 - 192 AD
struck ca. 191 - 192 AD, issued by Caecilius Servilianus, Legatus Augusti pro praetore provinciae Thraciae
Æ 29.5 mm; 6.90 g
O: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ Λ ΑΥΡ - ΚΟΜΟΔΟC , laureate-headed bust of Commodus wearing cuirass and paludamentum, facing right; two countermarks in ovals: helmeted head of Athena, and DX
R: ΗΓ ΚΑΙ CΕΡΟΥΙΛΙΑΝΟΥ ΑΓΧΙΑΛΕΩΝ , emperor (Commodus) on horseback, r., wearing military dress, holding spear.
Thrace, Anchialos
Ref. cf AMNG 441, pl. VI. 16 (rev.) ; RPC online coin type temporary № 4532 (2 pieces listed) but described as "galloping" ; Moushmov 2799; rarelaney12/29/18 at 21:40rennrad12020: Nice coin!
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0749 var. THRACE. Philippopolis Hadrian, Apollo Reference.
RPC III, 749/4 var.
Obv. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑСΤΟС
Bare-headed and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r. with paludamentum seen from rear
Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
Apollo standing l., naked but a drapery on his r. shoulder, holding patera in his right hand and an laurel-branche in his l. hand
9.36 gr
24 mm
6h
Note.
Harlan J. Berk
This variant with Apollo holding a branch rather than two arrows in his lowered left hand is not in RPC, though Vabanov 629-30 reports such a reverse type combined with two different (laureate) bust types, citing Mouchmov's monograph on the ancient coins of Philippopolis, nos. 16 and 17okidoki12/29/18 at 20:49rennrad12020: Great coin!
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Egypt, Alexandria, Maximianus, Milne 5066Maximianus, AD 285/286, 305-308, 310
AE - tetradrachm, 8.93g, 21mm
Alexandria, 2nd officina, AD 292/293 (year 8)
obv. MAXIMIANVS CEB
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. Eirene (Pax), nude to hips, stg. facing, head l., holding puff of garment over l. arm,
holding olive-brach in outstretched r. hand and sceptre in l. arm
in field l. and r. L - H (year 8)
in ex. B (2nd officina)
Ref.: Milne 5066; Geissen 3327; Dattari 5867; SNG Copenhagen 1051
VF
Pedigree:
ex Gebr. Egger, Vienna, AD c.1910-1920Jochen06/03/18 at 00:33rennrad12020: Wow! Very nice indeed!
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Egypt, Alexandria, Diocletian, Milne 5021Diocletian, AD 284-305
Billon-Tetradrachme, 7.51g, 19mm
struck AD 291/2 (year 8)
obv. DIOKLHTI - ANOC CEB
Bust, draped, laureate, r.
rev. Horus (Harpokrates), stg. facing, wearing hemhem crown, nude except chlamys over shoulders, holding branch in lowered r. hand and pomegranate in raised l. hand; at his r. side the small figure of a dancing pygmy
in the field L-H (year 8)
ref. Milne 5021; Emmett 4062; Curtis 2005
about VF, interesting rev. type
pedigree:
ex coll. Zach Beasley (Beast Coins)
ex coll. Keith Emmett
ex Harlan Berk oct. 1991
For more information please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'Jochen06/03/18 at 00:30rennrad12020: Very nice coin and pedigree!
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DIOCLETIANPotin tetradrachm. Alexandria 286-287 AD. 8,04 grs. Laureate, draped ,bust right. A K Γ OVΛ ΔIOKΛHTIANOC CEB. / Eagle standing left, head right, wreath in beak. ETOYC - Γ.
Milne 4845.
benito05/29/18 at 02:01rennrad12020: nice coin!
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GREEK, Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy I, AR Drachm, c.311-305 B.C.Ptolemy I Soter, 323-305 as satrap. Alexandria Drachm circa 311-305, AR 16mm., 3.68g.
Obv: Head r., wearinh elephan-skin.
Rev: Athena standing r., holding shield and spear.; in r. field, eagle on thunderbolt.
Zervos Issue 68. Svoronos 34. 09/25/16 at 23:05rennrad12020: Nice coin!
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Taras, Calabria335-333 BC
AR Diobol (12mm, 1.22g, 11h)
O: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with hippocamp; Ξ behind neck-flap.
R: Herakles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean lion; [club] to left, TA above.
D'Andrea XXX, 609; D'Andrea Diobols E, 83 (thiscoin); Vlasto 1296 (this coin); HN Italy 912
From the M.P Vlasto Collection. ex Pegasi Numismatics; ex MNS
Vlasto plate coin, #1296
D'Andrea Diobols plate coin, Series E, Type 83
"Mr. Vlasto's collection of Tarentine coins is certainly the most complete that exists; practically all known varieties are represented; its catalog can therefore be considered a real corpus of the coinage of Tarentum. Numerous are the rare or unique specimens; but what makes this collection an outstanding one is its large number of exceptionally well preserved coins. Mr. Vlasto was never content with his specimens; if he could get a better one, he never missed the opportunity. He used to tell me that in some cases he had changed six specimens of the same coin and that he would even change the sixth if he could find a better one. The result is that many of his coins are really wonderful gems of priceless value. Any collector would be proud to have just one of them in his collection."
~ Oscar E. Ravel (Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Tarentine Coins formed by M. P. Vlasto - 1947)Enodia06/25/15 at 21:48rennrad12020: Very Pretty!
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Thrace, Philippopolis. Marcus Aurelius AE30. Q. Tullius Maximus Magistrate Obv: ΑΥ ΚΑΙ Μ ΑΥΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟΣ / bare head of Marcus Aurelius, r.
Rev: ΗΓΕ ΤΟΥΛ ΜΑZIΜΟΥ ΑΠΟΔ ΥΠΑ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΙ / Zeus seated, l., holding patera and long scepter.
Magistrate Quintus Tullius Maximus, Legatus Augusti pro praetore provinciae Thraciae.
30mm., 17.4g.
ancientone11/18/14 at 21:41rennrad12020: nice!
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HIPPOCAMPUSAR denarius. 72 BC. 3,78 grs. Bust of Amphitrite right,seen from behind letter C before, symbol (crab) behind / Neptune,brandishing trident, in sea chariot right,drawn by two hippocamps,above C.
Q.CREPER.M.F. / ROCVS in two lines below.
Craw 399/1b. RSC Crepereia 2. CNR Crepereia 2/3. benito08/30/14 at 19:30rennrad12020: Very nice!
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UNITED STATES, Hard Times. Political issues.
CU Token (28.5mm, 8.53 g, 12h). Belleville (New Jersey) mint. Struck 1837-1842.
· (rosette) · I TAKE THE · (rosette) ·/ RESPONSIBILITY, half length bust of Jackson emerging from chest, holding saber and money bag
· THE CONSTITUTION ·/ AS I UNDERSTAND IT. Mule standing left, LL.D on flank; above, ROMAN/ FIRMNESS; below, VETO
Rulau HT 72; Low 53
Ex Steve Hayden (20 July 2014), lot 429; Don Miller Collection; William Dunham Collection (B. Max Mehl, 3 August 1941), lot 2627Ardatirion08/19/14 at 00:27rennrad12020: Cool! I like the old collector's # too!
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Klazomenai, Ionia480-400 B.C.
Silver Diobol
1.02 gm, 11 mm
Obv.: Forepart of winged boar right
Rev.: Quadripartite incuse square with K in upper right quarter
Sear 3503; BMC 14;
SNG Kayhan 336; SNG Keckman 237–8 corr. (K not noted);
[SNG Copenhagen 10–1]
THE HUS KLAZOMENAIOS was a gigantic winged sow which terrorized the Greek town of Klazomenai in Ionia, Asia MinorJaimelai07/20/14 at 20:09rennrad12020: Cool obverse!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.04.02 #2Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 12.00g, 27.19mm, 210°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC P
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate r.
rev. VPA OOV TERTVLLOV NIKOPOLIT PROC IC (from upper right)
Athena in long double chiton and helmeted, stg. l., holding in lowered l. hand
spear and shield set on ground and in extended r. hand patera over burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.4.2
scarce (R6), about EF/VF, dark green patinaJochen07/18/14 at 22:37rennrad12020: Nice NadI!
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Orissian Palm Leaf Manuscript illustrating the MahabharataThe Mahabharat, Book 6: Bhishma Parva; Canto 120-122
This illustrates the death of Bhishma. He felled in battle by a reluctant, ashamed and tearful Arjuna pierced by innumerable arrows. As Bhishma fell, his whole body was held above the ground by the shafts of Arjuna's arrows which protruded from his back, and through his arms and legs. He asked Arjuna to give him a pillow fit for a warrior. Arjuna then removed three arrows from his quiver and placed them underneath Bhishma's head, pointed side upwards. To quench the war veteran's thirst, Arjuna shot an arrow into the earth, and a jet stream of water rose up and into Bhishma's mouth.
Quant.Geek07/18/14 at 22:18rennrad12020: Fascinating; unlike anything I've seen before.
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RPC II 2425 VespasianusObv: AYTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OYVEΣΠASIANOY, Laureate head right, date LΓ before
Rev: ALEΞANΔPEIA, Alexandria standing left, wearing elephant skin headdress, wearing cothurni and flying chlamys, wreath in extended right, vexillum in left
BI/Tetradrachm (25.68 mm 11.68 g 12h) Struck in Alexandria (Egypt) 70-71 A D
RPC 2425, Dattari 355, SRCV 2378 FlaviusDomitianus07/03/14 at 23:03rennrad12020: Cool rev type!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.6.32.01Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 26, 10.59g, 210°
obv. AVT T AI ADRIAN - ANTWNEINOC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTRON
River god, nude to hips, leaning l., holding in extended r. hand long reed over r. shoulder and resting
with l. arm on overturned vase from water flows; in ex. 3 fishes
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1220
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2133
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.6.32.1
scarce, dark green patina, some traces of smoothing
pedigree:
ex CNG Electronic Auction 329, Lot 24
Jochen06/26/14 at 22:19rennrad12020: Very nice!
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USA, Nova Constellatio copper, 1783The rectangular holes in some colonial-era coppers were often caused by the old "square" cut nails. This looks to have been more neatly cut than that. Some early coppers and large cents were affixed to beams or rafters in newly constructed buildings, but I guess this could have been put to other purposes as well.lordmarcovan04/25/14 at 22:42rennrad12020: cool
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Hyria, Campania400-335 BC
AR Didrachm (21mm, 7.33g)
O: Head of Athena right, wearing wreathed Attic helmet decorated with an owl.
R: Man-headed bull walking right; YDIN[A] above.
Rutter 69 (O32/R??); SNG ANS 255; HGC I, 435; HN Italy 539; Sear 294v (bull left)
ex Den of Antiquity
An historically obscure city in southern Campania, Hyria may have been located approximately 25 miles east of Mt. Vesuvius. It's site was likely an old Samnite settlement, and in fact the ethnic on the reverse of these didrachms is often inscribed in Oscan.
However Imhoof-Blumer believed that these coins, along with those of neighboring Nola, may actually have been struck at Neapolis. This is suggested by die comparisons, and the man-headed bull device seemingly adds weight to the argument.Enodia01/07/13 at 21:40rennrad12020: Nice coin!
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Bithynia, Herakleia Pontika, Septimius Severus, SNG von Aulock 378Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 30, 17.23g, 30.09mm, 195°
obv. .AV - T. - K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC P
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. HRAKLHAC - EN PON - TW
Herakles, nude, holding lion's skin and his club over l. arm, stg. with sidestep r., head l., holding with r.
hand three-headed Kerberos at rope who is std. at his feet r. looking up to him
ref. SNG von Aulock 378 (obv. same die, rev. different type; for rev. look at Makrinos #379); not in SNG
Copenhagen, Tübingen, SNG Lewis, Rec. Gen.
extremely rare, about VF, some roughness on obv.
Pedigree:
ex lanznumismatik, E-Bay, 2008(?)
This was the last and most difficult labour of Hersakles. For more information take a look at the Mythology Thread, coming soon!
Jochen09/29/12 at 19:28rennrad12020: Nice coin!
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Lucius Verus; River-god reclining left; AE 31Lucius Verus, Augusta Traiana, Thrace. AE 31mm, 20.1g; AV KAI Λ AVPΗΛIOC OVHPOC, cuirassed bust right / HΓE TOUΛ MAΧIMOΥ AUΓOΥCTHC TPAIΑNEC, River-god reclining left, holding a branch & leaning upon urn from which issues a river. SNG Cop 810; Moushmov 2993.Podiceps04/28/12 at 20:28rennrad12020: This coin was minted at Augusta Traiana
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Septimius Severus, AE27 TetrassariaIMP L SEP SEVERVS
Bust laureate, cuirassed, right
MVNICIPI [?]
Nike-Nemesis advancing left with wreath and palm, wheel at her feet
Unlisted dieswhitetd4904/07/12 at 20:01rennrad12020: interesting portrait on obv, looks like L. Verus. ...
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aa Ionia, Smyrna. Pseudo-autonomous AE15. Prow/ShrimpTime of Septimus Severus, 193-211 AD.
Obv: Bust of Serapis right.
Rev: Prow of ship right; shrimp below. ancientone04/04/12 at 00:47rennrad12020: Cool coin! I'm a closet collector of Smyrna my...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caracalla - AR denariusRome
216 AD
laureate head right
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe
P M TR P_XVIIII COS IIII P P
RIC 281b, C 359J. B.08/19/11 at 21:16Petrus Elmsley: nice toning!
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Syracuse, Sicily; AE 16; Reign of Agathokles, 317 - 289 B. C.AE 16; Lindgren 571, (Calciati II 101 or 102). Weight 3.2g. diam.16mm; Obv. head of Persephone left, hair rolled, wearing earring and necklace, cornucopiae right? (too worn to be sure), Ε Y P A K Ω Ε I Ω N on left (partially off flan); Rev. butting bull left, dolphin above, monogram in ex.(mostly off flan); Splendid blue-green patina and finely engraved dies.
Ex. Dr. Paul Rynearson
Photo by: Dr. Paul Rynearson
Background info.: Quote from Dr. Rynearson's book "Collecting Ancient Greek Coins" p.123. "At times, Sicily's volcanic soil produces some of the most remarkable blues and greens ever seen in numismatics". He reiterated this statement in his listing of this coin.Steve E05/23/11 at 21:24Petrus Elmsley: Beautiful coin!
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SEPTIMIUS SEVERUSAE 27 Nicopolis. 193-211 AD. Laureate head right. AV KAI Λ CEΠT.CEVHPOC / Jupiter seated left,holding patera and sceptre. Eagle at feet. VΠ KΩCK ΓENTIANOV NIKΩΠOΛ. In exergue ΠPOC ICTP.
Hristova/Jekov (2011) 8.14.1.3.
benito05/21/11 at 23:07Petrus Elmsley: Hristova/Jekov 8.14.1.3; cf. AMNG 1264 (perhaps di...
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Witigis - Ravenna - 10 nummiWitigis, Ostrogothic king (536-539). Æ 10 Nummi (16 mm, 3.23 g), Ravenna. Obverse: helmeted bust of Roma right, (INVICT)-A ROMA. Reverse: DN/VVIT/ICES/REX within wreath. Metlich 92.Jan05/20/11 at 15:27Petrus Elmsley: Cool coin!
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Septimius Severus AsclepiosMagistrate Aurelius Gallus.
Septimius Severus, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 193-211 AD, 26mm, 12.9g,
OBV: AV K C CEYHPOC, laureate and draped bust right
REV: VP AV GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN ΠPOC I below, Asclepios standing facing, head left,
holding serpent entwined staff
This coin appears to be unlisted with this OBV and REV combo. The reverse is similar to Moushmov 909 but the obverse legend is different.
RARE
SRukke04/30/11 at 11:55Petrus Elmsley: AMNG-; Varbanov (E) -; Hr/J -
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Septimius Severus, 9 Apr.193 - 4 Feb.211 A.D., Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia InferiorBronze AE 27, Hristova/Jekov 8.14.9.9; p. 73 , VF, 10.667g, 27.1mm, 45deg.,Nikopolis ad Istrum mint, Obv. AYT Λ CEΠT CEYHPOC Π, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Rev. Y ΦΛ OYΛΠIAN NIKOΠOΛIT / ΠPOC I, Nike advancing left, wreath in right, palm frond in left; Extremely Rare. Smooth olive patina.
Statement with regards to rarity by Curtis Clay; from this discussion thread: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=71328.msg447039#msg447039
"In this case, they [ Hristova/Jekov] can only show two specimens, from the same die pair (Steve's example too is from the same dies), and no varieties; the type was not known to AMNG in 1898; more generally, coins of Septimius at Nicopolis under Ulpianus as governor are rather rare, suggesting that Septimius may have died and so been dropped from the coinage fairly early in the issue. So all in all, apparently a rare type in a scarce issue, perhaps struck from only one reverse die." brackets added
Ex Forvm Ancient Coins
Ex Richard Pearlman
Photo by Forvm Ancient Coins
Thanks to Petrus Elmsley for the reference!Steve E04/27/11 at 20:01Petrus Elmsley: Hristova/Jekov 8.14.9.9; p. 73
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.6.13.03 (plate coin)Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 21, 6.75g, 21.05mm, 210°
obv. AVT AI ADRIA - ANTWNEIN
Bare head r.
rev. NEIKOPO - LIITWN
Artemis in short chiton and wearing boots, stg. l., holding bow in outstretched l.
hand and drawing arrow from quiver over r. shoulder.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1222
obv. AMNG I/1, 1223 (Dionysos)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2118 (obv. legend unsure)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.6.13.3 (plate coin)
rare, F+, dark green patina
The E in LEITWN is partially blocked so that it looked like LIITWN. The same die flaw is seen on the pic in Varbanov.Jochen03/26/11 at 17:58Petrus Elmsley: A nice little coin! I like the rx very much.
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Maximinus I Pella City GoddessMaximinus I, Pella Macedonia, 235 - 238 AD, 8.02g, 23mm, Varbanov III (Engl.) 3742, Moushmov 6484 plate XLV - 8,
OBV: IMP CC IVL VER MAXIMINVS, Laureate, draped cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
REV: COL IVL A-VG PELLA, City goddess seated left
Meaning of legend: IMP Caesar Caius VERus MAXIMINVS (IMP C C IVL VER MAXIMINUS)
Meaning of legend: Colony IVLia AVGusta PELLA (COL IVL AVG PELLA)
RARE
SRukke01/03/11 at 00:30Petrus Elmsley: cool coin!
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Constantine I, RIC VII Antioch 86Antioch Mint, Constantine I, 330-335 A.D. AE, 18mm 2.1g, RIC VII Antioch 86
O: CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG (on this coin, the M in MAX looks like an N, as a matter of fact it looks like all of the N’s on the obverse, and nothing like the M in the Ex.), rosette-diadem, draped, cuirassed
R: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, 2 soldiers standing facing each other, resting hand on shield, 2 standards between them, dot on standards
Ex: SMANΓ
casata137ec12/23/10 at 21:49Petrus Elmsley: very nice!
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9. Juno Sospita, goddess of LavuniumÆ Sestertius, 28,89g, Ø 31mm, 12h, minted AD 140, Rome
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS III, laurate head right
Rev.: IVNONI SISPITAE around, S C in field, Juno Sospita with goat skin head dress, advancing right preceded by snake, brandishing javelin and holding shield, pinched in the middle.
RIC 608 (scarse); BMCRE 1248; Cohen 473; Foss 56
This issue is part of a series of coins struck between 140 and 144 figuring scenes from ancient Roman legends. Juno Sospita was the godess of Lanuvium, the birthplace of Pius, and one of the most ancient figures in the Roman pantheon.
Charles S12/02/10 at 10:41Petrus Elmsley: Cool reverse and an all around great coin!
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Sicily, Syracuse, Hiketas II, AE25Hiketas II (287-278 BC), struck ca. 283-279 BC
25mm, 10.14g
obv: laureate head of Zeus Hellanios right
rev: eagle standing left on thunderbolt
(BAR issue 39; CNS 167; SNG ANS 785)
overstruck on another coin of Syracuse - most likely the Artemis/Thunderbolt issue (SNG ANS 708)areich11/27/10 at 10:55Petrus Elmsley: Cool coin
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Thrace, Anchialus. AE27. Caracalla. ApolloThrace, Anchialus. AE27. Caracalla. AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate head right / OULPIANWN AGXIALEWN, Apollo standing r. holding patera and laurel-branch. Varbanov (Engl.) 305; AMNG II 515.ancientone11/06/10 at 17:10Petrus Elmsley: Nice patina
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Nicopolis ad Istrum; Caracalla; Caracalla, Asklepios and Hygieia, signed by Aurelius Gallus, Nicopolis ad Istrumecoli10/03/10 at 14:30Petrus Elmsley: rare type with a nice patina! AMNG I/I 1550; Hr/J ...
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L. Cornelius Sulla and L. Manlius Torquatus, denarius, Ca. 82 BC.Obv:- L. MANLI PRO Q, helmeted head of Roma right
Rev:- Sulla in triumphal quadriga right, crowned by Victory flying left above, L. SVLLA IM in exergue.
Minted in Military mint moving with Sulla. Ca. 82 BC.
Reference:- Crawford 367/5. RSC Manlia 4. RCTV 286maridvnvm09/18/10 at 17:17Petrus Elmsley: Nice example of a cool type!
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(0198) CARACALLA198 - 217 AD
AE 29 mm 13.69 g
O: AV K MA P ANTWNINOC, laureat draped bust right
R: HG E KAIKI LARGOV OVLPIA C , ERDI IN EXE.
Nike advancing right holding wreath and branch
SERDICA
(under Hegemon Caecina Largus)
Varbanov 2133; not in Ruzicka; rarelaney09/12/10 at 01:06Petrus Elmsley: Cool coin!
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Imperial Rome, Marcus Aurelius 161 - 180 AD. AE-Dupondius 176 - 177 AD. Rome.Marcus Aurelius AE Dupondius. M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXXI, radiate head right / IMP VIII COS III P P, trophy, at base seated Sarmatian woman & man, DE SARM in ex. RIC 1186 (26mm,4mm thick)Rome mint.
Struck AD 174-175. Radiate head right. Weight 12,74 gr. Rev : IMP VIII COS III PP / S C
Two captives seated at sides of trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand. _10900
http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/marcus_aurelius/RIC_1186.jpgAntonivs Protti08/04/10 at 18:59Petrus Elmsley: Attractive coin! DE SARM in exergue?
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Δ in circular punchUncertain mint, likely of Balkan origin. Septimius Severus. Æ 28 (4 Assaria?). A.D. 193-211. Obv: (...)CE(...). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark behind head. Rev: Inscription largely obliterated, N (?) in exurge. Artemis (?) running right. Axis: 225°. Weight: 13.09 g. CM: Δ in circular punch. Howgego 781, 783, 784 (?). Note: Δ countermarks have recently been found on many coins of the region, indicating that the coins in question are valued at 4 assaria. Collection Automan.Automan08/04/10 at 18:27Petrus Elmsley: unpublished reverse type from Philippopolis; Helio...
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Roman Empire, Caracalla, AE As, Rome mint, struck 215 ADANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate head right
PM TRP XVIII COS IIII PP, S-C Aesculapius standing left
RIC 553a; Cohen 30407/14/10 at 02:10Petrus Elmsley: Wow! Nice coin!
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RPC 2464 Titus TetradrachmSilver tetradrachm
AYTOK TITOY KAIΣO YEΣΠAΣIANOY ΣEB
laureate head of Titus right
ΣAPAΠIΣ
bust of Sarapis right, wearing taenia, modius on head ornamented with branches of laurel, date LB (year 2) right
Alexandria mint, 29 Aug 79 - 28 Aug 80 A.D
12.254g, 25.4mm
9 Specimens
Milne 456 - 457; Geissen 319; Dattari 426; cf. BMC Alexandria p. 34, 281 (year 3); Emmett 235; RPC 2464
Ex-Forum
2011 Forum Best of Type winner
This is the Wildwinds example
Ptolemy Soter, wanting to integrate Egyptian religion with that of their Hellenic rulers, by promoted worship of Serapis as a deity that would win the reverence of both groups alike. This was despite the curses of the Egyptian priests against the gods of previous foreign rulers (i.e Set who was lauded by the Hyksos). Alexander the Great had attempted to use Amun for this purpose, but Amum was more prominent in Upper Egypt, and not as popular in Lower Egypt, where the Greeks had stronger influence. The Greeks had little respect for animal-headed figures, and so an anthropomorphic statue was chosen as the idol, and proclaimed as the equivalent of the highly popular Apis. It was named Aser-hapi (i.e. Osiris-Apis), which became Serapis, and was said to be Osiris in full, rather than just his Ka (life force). Ptolemy's efforts were successful - in time Serapis was held by the Egyptians in the highest reverence above all other deities, and he was adored in Athens and other Greek cities.
Jay GT406/11/10 at 04:06Petrus Elmsley: Very nice!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2018) 8.17.04.08 (plate coin)Julia Domna, AD 193-217
AE 23, 8.20g, 23.07mm, 30°
obv. IOVLIA DO. - MNA CEBA
Bust, draped, wearing stephane, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - ON PROC ICT / RWN
Athena, in long garment, helmeted, stg. r., resting with raised r. hand on reversed spear and holding
wit lowered l. hand shield set on altar.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2875 corr. (schreibt POLITWN und ICTRON)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.17.4.8 (plate coin)
about VF, glossy black green patina
This coin has 2 grammatical errors: POLITON instead POLITWN and ICTRWN which is grammatically impossible.Jochen06/02/10 at 18:51Petrus Elmsley: Interesting legend blunders!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.34.12 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 29, 12.97g, 29.03mm, 30°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT L CEPTI - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OV - LPIAN - NIK - OPOLIT PR / OC I
Emperor in military cloak, helmeted, stg. l., holding small Nike(?) in extended r.
hand and resting with raised l. hand on inverted spear; r. behind him Nike, winged
and in long garment stg. l., holding palm-branch in l. arm and crowning the
emperor with a wreath in her raised r. hand.
ref. a) not in AMNG: the whole type is missed!
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.34.12 (plate coin)
(writes AV.K.L.C)
very rare (R8), about F/F+, brown patina, corroded especially on obv.
Coins of Ulpianus for Severus are rare, in contrast to coins for Caracalla or Geta. This type was known only for Geta. Because types often were struck parallel for all three emperors it is possible that this type could be found for Caracalla too! The obv. combination of legend AVT L CEPTI and this bust type draped and cuirassed is not known.
The object in the r. hand of the emperor is not clear at all. Sometimes it is called a sword. I think a small Nike is the most probable.
Jochen05/15/10 at 16:36Petrus Elmsley: Nice find!
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Constantine IConstantine AE3 Follis. 312-313 AD. IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate cuirassed bust right / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, legionary eagle between two vexilla, the left surmounted by a hand, the right by a wreath, MOSTP in ex. Ostia RIC VI 94 Randygeki(h2)04/29/10 at 17:58Petrus Elmsley: Cool type!
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Roman Republic 215 - 212 B.C.Roman Republic, 215 - 212 B.C.
Quadrans
SRCV I 608, Crawford 41/8b, Sydenham 106, near VF, Rome mint, 215 - 212 B.C.; obverse head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin, three pellets behind; reverse prow of galley right, ROMA above, three pellets below; olive green patina.Philoromaos04/21/10 at 21:32Petrus Elmsley: Nice patina!
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Honorius (RIC IX Antioch 69e)Honorius (384-423), Roman Emperor (393-395) and Western Roman emperor (395-423). Æ (13 mm, 1.98g), minted in Antioch 392-395. Obverse: DN HONORIVS PF AVG. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Emperor on horseback advancing left, ANT gamma in exergue. RIC IX Antioch 69e, S.
Ex. Gitbud & Naumann 2010Jan04/17/10 at 11:54Petrus Elmsley: A nice little coin!
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aa Thrace, Hadrianopolis. Commodus AE27 Apollo AE27 of Hadrianopolis, Thrace. Laureate head right / Apollo standing right, naked except for mantle flowing from shoulders, shooting a bow.ancientone04/09/10 at 23:55Petrus Elmsley: Nice coin!
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MinuciaMinucius Thermus Mf Denarius. 103 BC. Helmeted head of Mars left / Q*TERM*MF below two warriors in combat, one on left protecting a fallen man. Syd 592, Cr319/1.
Ex. Aureo auction, 25/10/2006, 16.03/24/10 at 21:24Petrus Elmsley: Very nice!
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Lion - Velia, LucaniaAR Didrachm (21mm, 7.5gm)
350-310 BC
O: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with griffin.
R: Lion prowling left; Φ above, engraver's monogram >K (Kleudoros) below, YEΛHTΩN in ex.
Williams 297 / SNG ANS 1312 / SNG Ashmolean 1233 / HN Italy 1289 / Sear 460vEnodia03/13/10 at 23:29Petrus Elmsley: Wow! A true work of art!
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Julia Domna, AE 23 DiassariaIVLIA AVGVSTA
Bust draped, right
STOBE MVNICIP
Nike advancing left with wreath and palm
Josifovski 187 (V43, R44)
Varbanov -
6.5 g
Kuzmanovic Collection 299whitetd4902/13/10 at 17:53Petrus Elmsley: Pretty patina!
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Septimius Severus, AE 28 TetrassariaIMP L SEP SEVERVS
Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind
MVNICI STOBE
Nike advancing left with wreath and palm
V18, R unlistedwhitetd4902/07/10 at 22:50Petrus Elmsley: Cool patina!
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Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis; Septimius Severus"Presumably reflecting Septimius' capture of Ctesiphon in Jan. 198, since we know from IGBulg. II, 659 (Boteva pp. 166-7) that Tertullus was governor when news of that victory and the promotions of Caracalla to Augustus and Geta to Caesar reached Lower Moesia.
Obv. die seems the same as Varbanov 2750 = Bulg. ed. 2163
rev. type apparently unpublished"ecoli01/29/10 at 21:34Petrus Elmsley: Wow! What an interesting reserve!
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*SOLD*Licinius II AE
Attribution: RIC VII 30, Alexandria
Date: AD 321-324
Obverse: DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted and cuirassed bust r., holding shield,
spear over shoulder
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter stg. l.; chlamys over l. shoulder, Victory in r. hand, staff in l., eagle w/ wreath in beak at feet, bound captive behind, X w/ 12 ½ denarii communes mark below, SMALA in exergue
Size: 18 mmNoah01/20/10 at 01:39Petrus Elmsley: nice patina!
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Caracalla, AE 24 DiassariaA C M AVR ANTONINVS
Bust laureate, cuirassed, right
STOB/EN M/VNICI
Zeus enthroned left, holding Nike and staff
V8, R unlisted
Kuzmanovic Collection 1019
Reverse die very similar to R9. This is an astonishing 18th reverse die paired with V8.whitetd4901/07/10 at 12:58Petrus Elmsley: attractive coin
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01-02 - Semis Emision Anonima (211 - 206 A.C.)AE Semis 28 mm 17.7 gr
Anv: Cabeza barbada y laureada de Saturno viendo a derecha - "S" (Marca de valor = Semis = 1/2 AS) detrás de la cabeza.
Rev: Proa de galera a derecha - "ROMA" debajo y "S" en campo superior.
Ceca: Roma
Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #766 Pag.207 - Craw RRC #56/3 - Syd CRR #144a - BMCRR #229 - Hannover #597 mdelvalle12/28/09 at 05:01Petrus Elmsley: beautiful
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RIC 1563 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 2.90g
Antioch mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT; Bust of Titus, laureate, draped, bearded, r.
Rev: No legend; Titus stg. r. with branch and sceptre, in quadriga r.
RIC 1563 (C). BMC 521. RSC 395. RPC 1935 (10 spec.). BNC 324. Hendin 1493.
Acquired from Roma Numismatics, December 2009.
The triumph of Rome over Judaea continues with this reverse; here Titus is depicted in the triumphal quadriga he rode in the celebrations at Rome the year or two before. A relatively common coin that shares the same reverse type with Vespasian.
A bit rough, but nowhere near as bad as the picture indicates. Actually, a very nice coin in hand. It is hard to find these as well centred as this specimen. Shares the same obv. die as BMC 518 and the RIC plate coin for 1563 (Paris).David Atherton12/25/09 at 03:06Petrus Elmsley: very cool triumphal type! eagle tipped scepter?
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Koinon of Macedon, Alexander / Buccephalus, AE27AE27, 11.92g
obv: AΛEΞANΔPOC; head of Alexander right, wearing taenia
rev: [KOINON] MAKEΔONΩN NEΩKO; Alexander taming Bucephalusareich12/25/09 at 00:04Petrus Elmsley: cool type
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.32.06 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 10.43g, 27.04mm, 30°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, with sideburns, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLIT PROC IC
Youthful river-god, wearing himation, nude to waist, leaning l., holding waterplant
in raised r. hand and resting with l. arm on overturned vessel from which water
is flowing l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1575 corr., pl. XVII, 33 (1 ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3157
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.32.6 (plate coin)
very rare (R7), VF, as found!
Pick writes: River-god bearded. But here and on his pic as well I can't see a beard!
Jochen12/18/09 at 16:34Petrus Elmsley: Very nice and I agree rare!
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Julias Caesar denar, Ceres / priestly implements46 BC
3.67g
obv. head of Ceres right
rev: priestly implementsareich12/03/09 at 20:02Petrus Elmsley: Cool coin! Sear HCRI 57a; Sydenham 1024
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Thracia, Philippopolis, Faustina jun., Varbanov 886Faustina jun., AD 161-180
AE 28, 12.74g, 27.55mm
obv. FAVCTEINA - CEBACTH
Bust, draped, r.; hair in three broad waves and elaborated bun behind.
rev. FI - LIPPO - POLEITWN
Demeter, in long garment, veiled, stg. l., holding short torch in l. arm and another short torch in lowered l. hand.
ref. Varbanov (engl.) 886
rare, about VF, nearly black patina
Jochen11/11/09 at 11:17Petrus Elmsley: Very nice!
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Pisidia, Antiochia, Gordian III, Krzyanowska 90Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 34, 24.28g, 34.09mm
obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. ANTIOCHIA COLONIA CAESARIA
Emperor, radiate, in quadriga l., holding eagle-tipped sceptre in l. arm and raising r. hand in greeting
attitude.
in ex. SR
ref. Krzyanowska 90
F+/about VF, light blue-green patina
Emperor in the typical attitude of sun-god Helios.Jochen10/23/09 at 14:25Petrus Elmsley: Very nice with a pretty patina!
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Roman Caracalla DenariusCaracalla Denarius.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate head right
Rev: MARTI PROPVGNATORI, Mars hurrying left, carrying spear & trophy.
RIC 307, RSC 152.
Scarce
Tanit10/16/09 at 20:39Petrus Elmsley: nicely toned!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.13.01 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 28, 12.88g, 27.53mm, 30°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANT[WNE]INOC
Bust, slightly draped on l. shoulder, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT
in l. and r. field RO - N
Artemis, wearing hunting dress and boots, with bare r. breast, advancing r., holding bow in extended l. hand and drawing
with r. hand arrow from quiver over r. shoulder; behind her l. leg a hound jumping r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1909
rev. AMNG I/1, 1914 (depiction)
rev. legend not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.13.1 (plate coin)
rare, VF, nice glossy dark-green patina
Pedegree:
ex coll. Ognjen Arandjelovic, Cambridge Jochen08/24/09 at 23:43Petrus Elmsley: Very handsome coin!
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Varbanov & Serapis, Markianopolis, Varbanov 1970 cf. (fantasy issue)AE 26, 9.94g
obv. AVT KM ANT VARBANOV - AVG
Confronting busts of Ivan Varbanov and Serapis
rev. VP MHNOFILOV MARKIANOPOLITWN.
Cityscape of Markianopolis with walls and 13 towers, temple and altar in enclosure.
ref. cf. Varbanov (engl.) 1970 (for the original only!)
This is a fantasy issue of Ivan Varbanov from his friend Slavey Petrov.Jochen08/18/09 at 00:08Petrus Elmsley: Interesting!
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Caracalla, AE 27AV . K . M . AV . ANTWNINOC
Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
VΠΑ . AVP ΓAΛΛOV NIKO/ΠOΛITΩN/ ΠΡOC ICT
Nike standing, head right, holding wreath and palm, leaning on column
cf. AMNG I, 1545 (and Septimius 1299), but different dies and legends
cf. Varbanov (Eng) I, 3072 but diffent dieswhitetd4906/02/09 at 19:07Petrus Elmsley: Cool coin; double die match Gorny & Mosch Auction ...
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193 AD - SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS AR denariusobv: [IMP CAE L SEP] SEV PERT AVG (laureate head right)
rev: [LEG] II ADIVT (eagle standing left; standard on either side), in ex. [TRP COS]
ref: RIC IVi 5 (S), C.260 (10frcs)
mint: Rome
3.12 gms, 17 mm
Scarce
During the civil war of 193, II Adiutrix supported the governor of Pannonia Superior, Lucius Septimius Severus, took part in his march on Rome, and probably in his campaign against his rival Pescennius Niger as well.berserker05/22/09 at 12:58Petrus Elmsley: nice toning
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Jovian RIC VIII, 235Jovian, AD 363-364
AE - Maiorina, 8.4g, 28mm
Thessalonica, 4th officina
obv. DN IOVIANV - S PF AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate and rosette-diademed, r.
rev. VICTORIA - ROMANORVM
Emperor in military cloak and mantle over his shoulders, stg. l., head r.,
holding Victory on globe in outstretched l. hand and labarum in raised r. hand
in ex. TES Delta
RIC VIII, Thessalonica 235
Scarce, VF, glossy variegated green patina
Jochen12/09/08 at 18:54Petrus Elmsley: Very Pretty!
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Punic Zeugitana AR Double ShekelAR Double Shekel . (14.5 g.) 241 - 238 B.C.
Obv: Laureate Head of Zeus to right. Behind Punic character M. Before: LIBUWN .
Rev: Bull charging right. Above, Punic letter M. Between the hind legs, A. In exergue: LIBUWN.
E.S.G.Robinson, A Hoard of Coins of the Libyans, NumChron 1953, 29 Nr.20 Taf. III (andere Stempel). SNG Cop. -
Jacques Alexandropoulos, Les Monnaies de l'Afrique Antique, N° 52c p. 374
RR!Tanit12/05/08 at 19:59Petrus Elmsley: Cool coin!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.09.12 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 13.09g, 27.80mm, 30°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.M.AV. - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA AUR GALLOV NIKOPOLIT. / PROC ICTRO
Nike, winged, in slow biga advancing r., holding reins in r. hand and in raised l.
hand wreath and Palm branch.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1546 var. (1 ex., Rollin, wreath not mentioned)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3093 var. (has ICTRW in ex.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.9.12 (plate coin)
rare (R6), nice dark green patina
Pedigree:
ex coll. Pete BurbulesJochen11/30/08 at 17:50Petrus Elmsley: Nice specimen! One slight oversight; you left AVR ...
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RIC 0371 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.20g
Rome Mint, 72-73AD
Obv: T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: No Legend; Titus stg. r. with branch and sceptre, in quadriga r.
RIC 371 (R2). BMC p.15. RSC 394. BNC -. Hendin 1483.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.
Part of an issue that celebrates the Jewish War victory showing Titus in a Triumphal quadriga, much as he would've appeared during the joint Triumph he held with his father Vespasian in 71 AD. The type was issued both in Rome and more commonly in Antioch.
I have searched for a Rome mint issue of the type for many years and had no luck. Recently Harry Sneh offered this example to me, naturally, I couldn't resist. The coin is worn but most of the major devices are intact and the portrait is a wonderful example of the young Prince.
David Atherton11/04/08 at 18:10Petrus Elmsley: cool coin
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Bithynia, Tion, Trajan, Rec.Gen.II, 28 varTrajan, AD 98-117
AE 27, 11.47g, 26.8mm, 210°
obv. AVT NER TRAIANOC - KAICAR CEB GER
Bust, laureate, r.
rev. DIONYCOC - K - T - ICT TIANWN
Dionysos, wearing himation and wreathed, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. hand filleted
thyrsos decorated with pine-cones on both ends and in lowered r. hand
kantharos; on his l. side a panther std. l., looking up to him.
Rec. Gen. II, p.620, 28 var., pl. CVII, 2 (has DINYCOC!)
F+/about VF, nice green patinaJochen09/24/08 at 22:42Petrus Elmsley: very nice!
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Mysia, Attaia, Geta, Weber 4963Geta, AD 209-212
AE 24, 7.02g
obv. L CEP GE - TAC KAIC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. ATTAI - T / WN
Youthful river-god Grylios(?), in himation, nude to hips, wearing wreath, leaning l., holding waterplant in outstretched r. hand and resting with l. ellbow on vase from which water flows l.
AMNG IV, 415 (1 ex., London); Weber 4963; Mabbott 1255
rare, VF
This is the only type for Geta from Attaia. River Grylios, today Madra Cey
Jochen08/05/08 at 02:02Petrus Elmsley: Pretty coin! I think the first letter on obv. is a...
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Postumus AR AntoninianusMint city I=Trier, 263-265 AD.
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
R/ HERC DEVSONIENSI, Hercules standing left, leaning on club and holding lion's skin; all within tetrastyle temple. RIC V 66, RSC 98a. Postumus05/02/08 at 20:09Petrus Elmsley: cool coin!
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Septimius Severus, TetradrachmTetradrachm struck in Laodicea in c.202-210 AD
AVT KAI CEOYHPOC· C E Laur.bust of Severus right
DHMAPX·EX·VPATOC·TO·G, Eagle facing, star between legs
11.89 gr
Ref : Sear #2261 var, Prieur # 1149_039Potator II04/01/08 at 19:49Petrus Elmsley: beautiful coin!
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064 - Septimius Severus, AE26, Markianopolis, Tyche Obv:– AV K LCEP CEVHPOC, Laureate and draped bust right
Rev:– YI FAVCTINIA MAPKIANOPOLIT, Tyche (Fortuna) standing left holding cornucopia and rudder
Hristova/jekov 6.14.38.11 (lists VI FAVCTINIA-NOV) but NOV appears to be erroneous. The dies match on both obverse and reverse.
Not in Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1maridvnvm01/29/08 at 20:27Petrus Elmsley: Hristova/jekov 6.14.38.11 (lists VI FAVCTINIA-NOV)...
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.11.04 #2 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 12.7g, 25.68mm, 225°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. [AVT K M AVRH] - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV - NIKOPOLITWN
in l. field one below the other C IC / PR / O
in r. field one below the other T - RO / N
Ares, helmeted, in short military cloak and boots, stg. facing, head l., holding in
raised l. hand reversed spear and resting with r. hand on his shield.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1917 (2 ex., Athens, Löbbecke)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3969
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.11.4 (plate coin)
rare, about VF
It could be Virtus too on the rev. I have choosen this coin because of its interesting legend distribution on the rev.!
Jochen05/07/07 at 19:41Petrus Elmsley: That's quite an alphabet soup on the reverse. The...
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.14.02 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 28, 12.83g, 27.58mm, 225°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.K.L.C. - CEVHROC P
laureate head r.
rev. VPA OOVIN TERTVLLOV NIKOPOLIT PROC I
Youthful unbearded Herakles, nude, stg. facing, head r., resting with r. hand
on his club, holding in l. hand his bow and lion-skin over l. arm
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1275
rev. AMNG I/1, 1276 var. (has NIKOPOLI)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.14.2 (plate coin)
rare, EF+, superb green patina
Here Herakles seems to be prepared for starting his labors. One of my most beautiful Provincial coins!Jochen05/03/07 at 13:28Petrus Elmsley: Absolutely beautiful!
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Thracia, Mesembria, Philipp I & Otacilia Severa, Jekov (2020) 7.41.05.04Philipp I, AD 244-249
AE 26, 10.6g
obv. AVT M IOVL FILIPPOC M W / T CEBHRA / CEB (HR ligate)
confronted busts of Philipp I, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r., and Otacilia
Severa, draped, diademed, l.
rev. MEC - AM - BRIANWN
Demeter, in double chiton and with stola over the back, stg. l., holding patera
and long torch
ref. Karayotov 182; Varbanov (engl.) 4229; SNG Copenhagen 590; Jekov (2020) 7.41.5.4
rare, VF
Nice torch with basket on top!
Jochen03/29/07 at 17:55Petrus Elmsley: Ligature H (eta) + P (rho)
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Thracia, Mesembria, Philipp I & Otacilia Severa, Jekov (2020) 7.41.08.01 (plate coin)Philipp I, AD 244-249
AE 26, 10.95g
obv. AYT M IOYL PHILIPPOC AYG M WTA / KIL CEB / HRA
confronted busts of the imperial pair
rev. MECAMBR - IANWN
Dionysos, in short chiton and nebris, with boots, wearing ivy wreath, standing frontal, head l., holding thyrsos and pouring out of kantharos.
ref, Varbanov (engl.) 4237 (plate coin); SNG Cop. 665 (same obv.); SNG Cop. 666 (same rev.); Moushmov 4018; Jekov (2020) 7.42.8.1 (plate coin)
VF
published on Wildwinds
On the portrait of Otacilia traces of a slight doublestrike, OY from IOYL and dots from the border (Steve Minnoch)
Jochen03/29/07 at 17:39Petrus Elmsley: Is this the plate coin in Varbanov (English) 4237?...
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