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RIC 058-60/511 Domitian as Caesar [Titus] Unlisted VarietyÆ Sestertius, 25.95g
Rome mint, 79 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: S C in field; Spes stg. l., with flower
Cf. RIC 58-60/511 (for obv. and rev.). BMC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 119. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex CNG E281, 20 June 2012, lot 305.
All the sestertii struck under Titus in 79 are rare. This unique and unlisted Spes variety struck for Domitian Caesar is from his first bronze issue of the reign (a carry-over type from Vespasian's coinage). It's an obverse die matched with the issue's Pax (RIC 59) and Mars (RIC 60) types, all of which are contemporaneous reverses struck for Titus. Curtis Clay has proposed this small issue of Domitian Caesar sestertii are consistent with the Thracian mint's style and fabric (convex reverses) and likely belong to that mint's first output under Titus. David Atherton04/25/24 at 03:32Jay GT4: Great rarity!
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Thrace, Istros AR drachme (c.313-280 AC)20mm; 6.15g
HGCS.5,1802T.MooT04/25/24 at 02:42Jay GT4: Formidable!
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Lucanie, Velia. Nomos (c.340-334 AC)a: Tête d'Athéna à droite, coiffée du casque attique à cimier avec triple aigrette, orné d'un griffon. P pointé derrière.
r: Lion passant à droite. YEΛHTΩN.
23mm; 7.4g; 9h
Référence : HN.Italy 1284; Williams 265
Very commonT.MooT04/25/24 at 02:39Jay GT4: Wonderful
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Lucanie, Sybaris. Nomos (550-530 AC)a: VM à l'exergue. Taureau à gauche, tournant la tête à droite ; ligne d’exergue perlée ; grènetis perlé.
r: Incus du droit.
25mm; 7.77g
Gorini pg.10, 3; SNG ANS 817ff; Dewing 405.T.MooT04/25/24 at 02:39Jay GT4: Exceptional!
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RIC 080 DomitianÆ Sestertius, 19.98g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; S C in field; Domitian stg. l., togate, with palladium
RIC 80 (C). BMC 265. BNC 278.
Acquired from Jetons Canada, eBay, April 2024. Ex Paris dealer, February 2024.
Struck fleetingly during Domitian's first meagre bronze issue, this unique reverse features Domitian as Emperor standing togate holding the palladium of Pallas Athena. Considered an accession type, it was never struck again and has the distinction of being the first original Domitianic design employed on his coinage. Mattingly in BMCRE says of the new type - 'Domitian holding the palladium is the Emperor entrusted with the destinies of Rome.' Rarely noted in the catalogues is the scroll Domitian is holding with his left hand, symbolising his authority. RIC's frequency rating is 'common', but only two other examples are listed on asearch in trade during the past 20 years and just four examples cited in OCRE. Same dies as the BM and Paris specimens.
A superb example of early Domitianic portraiture. David Atherton04/22/24 at 01:42Jay GT4: Outstanding! Love that you can see Domitian'...
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Great Britain Lord Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805British and Foreign Sailors Society Medal Commemorating the Trafalgar Centenary
Copper medal; Brown BHM 3924, Hardy 112; VF, scratches, rim dings; 12.470g; 28.8mm; 0o; 1905. Obverse PRESENTED BY BRITISH & FOREIGN SAILORS SOCIETY (top clockwise) CONTAINING VICTORY COPPER FROM LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY (bottom counter clockwise), Lord Nelson standing left, DEATH OF NELSON OCT 21 1809 CENTENARY MEMENTO OCT 21 1905 in banner across, E.R. VII below. Reverse "ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EV ERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY" (top clockwise) "THANK GOD I HAVE DONE MY DUTY" (bottom counter clockwise), flagship HMS Victory right, VICTORY.TRAFALGAR / OCT. 21 1805 in two lines below; from the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
Descriptive Write-Up and Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins
I note that on the top of the reverse at 12h between “EV” and “ERY” is a 1 mm diameter circle with a raised outline. Could this be a marker for a pierce point should the owner want to suspend the medal?Tracy Aiello04/22/24 at 00:36Jay GT4: I like the two tone patina
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Macedonia, Philippi AE (Victory/standards, RPC 1651) v.1MACEDONIA, PHILIPPI
Time of Claudius or Nero
AE (18.65mm, 4.38g, 6h)
Struck AD 41-68
Obverse: VIC AVG, Victory with wreath and palm, facing left on base
Reverse: COHOR PRAE PHIL, three military standards
References: RPC 1651
Dark patina with some rough surfaces. Well-centered and sharply struck. The obverse commemorates Octavian and Antony's victory over Brutus and Cassius at the Battle of Philippi in 42 BC, while the reverse refers to the settlement of retired Praetorian veterans in the provincial colony of Philippi.CPK04/21/24 at 23:34Jay GT4: Excellent condition for the type
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 516Septimius Severus AR denarius
3.57g, 20.0mm, 180 degrees, Laodicea mint, 202 CE
Attribution: RIC IVa 516. Cohen 719. BMCRE V 678.
O: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right.
R: VICTORIA-[E] [A]VGG FEL, Victory flying left, holding wreath with long ribbon with both hands over shield set on cippus.
88 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.104.
Ex-Bertolami Fine Art, Prague, Auction 279, Lot 316, 12 Mar 2024.Ron C204/21/24 at 13:41Jay GT4: Great strike, great coin
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Archelaus Philopatris Ktistes Drachm HGC 7, 857Archelaus Philopatris Ktistes AR drachm
3.65g, 18.0mm, 0 degrees, Kingdom of Cappadocia. Eusebeia (Caeserea) under Mount Argaios, Regnal year 42 (6/7 CE)
Attribution: HGC 7, 857. Simonetta 5.
O: Diademed head right.
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡXEΛΑOV ΦIΛOΠATPIΔOΣ KAI KTIΣTOV, Club of Herakles, Regnal year date MB across fields.
Ex-CNG e-auction 559, lot 135, April 3, 2024. Ex-Weise Collection. Ex-Münzen und Medaillen GmbH 19 (16 May 2006), lot 259, EX-Numismatica Ars Classica B (25 February 1992), lot 1499.Ron C204/21/24 at 13:41Jay GT4: Great reverse
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Severus Alexander Denarius (Sol with whip, RIC IV 120) v.1SEVERUS ALEXANDER, AD 222-235
AR Denarius (20.28mm, 3.95g, 6h)
Struck AD 233. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander right
Reverse: P M TR P XII COS III P P, Sol, radiate with cloak over left shoulder, advancing left, holding whip in left hand and raising right hand
References: RIC IV 120, RCV 7915
A superb specimen, with lovely old cabinet toning, sharply struck on a broad and heavy flan.CPK04/19/24 at 00:05Jay GT4: Bold!
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 267aSeptimius Severus AR denarius
19.5mm, 3.45g, 0 degrees, Rome mint, 203 CE.
Attribution: RIC IVa 267a. Cohen 217 (222var in Mouchmov). BMCRE V 333.
O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head right
R: INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH, Dea Caelestis, facing, riding lion leaping to the right, holding drum and sceptre, water gushing from rocks on the left.
3 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.96.
Ex-CNG e-auction 559, lot 521, April 3, 2024. Ex-Weise Collection. Ex-Barry P. Murphy inventory 12343 (2003)Ron C204/19/24 at 00:04Jay GT4: Great piece
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N248Roman Empire Coin. AR Denarius of Vespasian. Rome Mint. AD 69/70. OBV: Laureate head of Vespasian right / IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. REV: Judaea seated right in attitude of mourning with trophy left / IVDAEA. RIC II.1 (2nd ed) Vespasian 2; Hendin 6509.
Acquired from Hobart Dealer (2022)
Bought from Romanorum (April 2024)Sebastian H204/18/24 at 19:22Jay GT4: Iconic type
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Great Britain Lord Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805The Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners Royal Benevolent Society Membership Token
Tin medal; Hardy 94; Weight 8.7g; Diameter 32mm; Die axis 0o; Date 1905; Obverse: uniformed bust of Lord Vice Admiral Nelson l., in l. field: №, circular and clockwise ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY inscribed on a belt with the fastened buckle at 6 1/2h; Reverse: port-quarter view of a three-masted ship partially dismasted driving on the rocks in a heavy sea, clockwise SHIPWRECKED MARINERS SOCIETY, ・1861・at 6h between the start and end of the legend. Slot pierced for suspension. Creator: Joseph Davis.
Photo Credits: 56salesman
Per Royal Museums Greenwich this is a membership token issued annually as a receipt for a subscription. I assume that the № in the left field was for inscribing one’s membership number, but I have no evidence of that. The date at 6h is the date of issue.Tracy Aiello04/18/24 at 03:07Jay GT4: Interesting piece, I really like the reverse
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RIC 0821 VespasianÆ As, 11.99g
Rome mint, 75 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS VI; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AEQVITAS AVGVST; S C in field; Aequitas stg. l., with scales and rod
RIC 821 (R). BMC -. BNC 739.
Ex Savoca Blue 202, 23 March 2024, lot 375.
Vespasian's bronze coinage output in 75 was very meagre. Even this common Aequitas type is considered rare in RIC. Obverse die match with the Oxford and Paris specimens.
Uncleaned.David Atherton04/17/24 at 02:07Jay GT4: Nicely spotted
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Marcus Agrippa As (Neptune, RIC I 58) v.1MARCUS AGRIPPA, died 12 BC
AE As (29.08mm, 11.54g, 6h)
Struck under Caligula, AD 37-41. Rome mint
Obverse: M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head of Marcus Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown
Reverse: Neptune, draped, standing left, holding dolphin in extended right hand and trident in left
References: RIC I 58, RCV 1812
Rich brown patina. A characteristically stern portrait of Marcus Agrippa, loyal friend of Augustus and grandfather to the emperor Caligula.CPK04/16/24 at 20:48Jay GT4: Lovely
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Lucania, Metapontum: AR didrachm, 330-290 BC, 7.79gm, 20.4mm. Obv: Head of Demeter right with corn leaves in hair, (celator's signature?) DA[I] under chin. Rev: META; ear of barley with leaf to right, above which plow, below which MA[X]. Johnston C 1.38; HN Italy 1581.paul188804/15/24 at 23:06Jay GT4: Very nice Paul
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RIC II 1² Titus 0129Obv.: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Rev.: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
Titus 79-81, Denar 80, Rom, 19mm 3,21g, +ss, (C), INV:R308
Ex. H.D.Rauch A43 Lot 429, 04.04.2024Dirk J04/15/24 at 03:26Jay GT4: Always liked the left facing portraits
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RIC II 1² Titus 0103 expl2Obv.: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Rev.: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
Titus 79-81, Denar 80, Rom, 19mm 2,82g, ss, (R2), INV:R307
Ex. H.D.Rauch A43 Lot 427, 04.04.2024Dirk J04/15/24 at 03:25Jay GT4: Fantastic portrait.
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RIC 0320 VespasianÆ As, 8.82g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: S C in field; Aquila between two standards, all on prows
RIC 320 (R). BMC 613. BNC 591.
Acquired from CGB, March 2024.
The aquila between two standards type was struck early in Vespasian's reign to honour the loyalty of the legions. The aquila, which featured an eagle clutching a thunderbolt, was the most important standard of any legion. With the recent successful completion of the Civil War and Jewish rebellion, the immense value of the legion's support is not lost on Vespasian! The type was later revived under Titus and Domitian for their cistophori.David Atherton04/15/24 at 03:25Jay GT4: I've always liked the military standard rever...
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0156Obv.: DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT
Rev.: PIETAS AVGVST
Domitia 81-96, Denar 82-83, Rom, 18mm, 2,95g, s-ss, Riss, (R2), INV:R312
Ex. H.D.Rauch A43 Lot 457, 04.04.2024Dirk J04/15/24 at 03:23Jay GT4: Great rarity
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Domitian Denarius (Draped seat/thunderbolt, RIC II 34) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AR Denarius (18.77mm, 2.91g, 6h)
Struck September - December, AD 81. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG PONT, laureate head of Domitian right
Reverse: COS VII DES VIII P P, winged thunderbolt on seat draped with fringed cover
References: RIC II 34 (R3, same dies)
An early issue struck under Domitian, after he became Emperor but before he was made Pontifex Maximus, or High Priest. Note the obverse legend ending only in 'PONT' rather than the later abbreviation 'P M'.
This type is extremely rare, rated R3 in the 2007 RIC edition. As of 2024, only four specimens are known to exist, and all four share the same pair of dies.CPK04/13/24 at 13:06Jay GT4: Good eye to catch the PONT
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025. Geta as Caesar. AR Denarius.Geta Caesar, Denarius struck under Septimius Severus and Caracalla, Rome, AD 200-202; AR (g 3,43; mm 19,15); P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PRI-NC IVV-ENTVT-IS, Geta standing l., holding baton in his right hand and scepter in his left; to right, trophy. RIC 18; C 157LordBest04/13/24 at 13:05Jay GT4: Fantastic!
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Constantine I SOLI INVICTO COMITI from RomeConstantine I
A.D. 312- 313
22mm 5.3g
IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate and cuirassed (with gorgon) bust right.
SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Sol rad., stg. right, raising r. hand, globe in l., chlamys over left and falling on either side.
in ex. RT
RIC VI Rome 332
Victor C04/13/24 at 13:04Jay GT4: Beautiful piece
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RIC 1187 VespasianÆ Dupondius, 10.60g
Lyon mint, 72 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, radiate, r.; globe at point of bust
Rev: FORTVNAE REDVCI; S C in field; Fortuna stg. l., with branch and rudder on globe and cornucopiae
RIC 1187 (C). BMC 815. BNC 815.
Acquired from CGB, March 2024.
Struck in 72, this Fortuna 'home-bringer' type commemorates Vespasian and Titus's safe return to Rome after the Jewish War. She is depicted here with her rudder competently steering the fate of the world. The cornucopiae she holds symbolises prosperity. A fairly common variety of the type from Lugdunum.David Atherton04/10/24 at 03:12Jay GT4: Lovely green patina and stern portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 686VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (18.35mm, 3.26g, 6h)
Struck AD 74. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM around winged caduceus
References: RIC II 686 (R), RCV 2306
Lightly toned and lustrous. A magnificent portrait of Vespasian and an exemplar of the veristic style of Flavian portraiture.CPK04/10/24 at 03:11Jay GT4: Outstanding
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Otho - AntiochAR tetradrachm
69 AD
laureate head right
ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤωΡ·Μ·ΟΘΩΝ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟϹ
eagle standing on branch left, wreath in beak, crescent between legs, palm to the left
ΕΤΟΥϹ Α
RPC I, 4199; Wr. 63, Prieur 101, McAlee 316
15,1g 26mm
ex NaumannJ. B.04/09/24 at 22:06Jay GT4: Wonderful portrait on this rarity
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RIC 0211 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS X, Laureate head right, with aegis
Rev: S - C, Victory advancing right, holding aquila with both hands
AE/As (27.90 mm 11.62 g 6h) Struck in Rome 84 A.D. (Type a)
RIC 211 (R), BMCRE, BNF unlistedFlaviusDomitianus04/09/24 at 04:07Jay GT4: Fantastic coin
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0058Obv.: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M
Rev.: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P
Domitian 81-96, Denar 81, Rom, 18mm 3,75g, +vz, (C), INV:R299
Ex. Bertolami A279 Lot 130, 12.03.2024
Dirk J04/09/24 at 03:24Jay GT4: Wonderful early portrait
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0810Obv.: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Rev.: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Vespasian 69-79, Titus als Caesar, Quinar 75, Rom, 16mm 1,70g, ss, (C), INV:R297
Ex. Bertolami A279 Lot 115, 12.03.2024Dirk J04/09/24 at 03:23Jay GT4: Another great quinarius
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RIC II 1² Titus 0092Obv.: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Rev.: VICTORIA AVGVST
Titus 79-81, Quinar 79-80, Rom, 16mm 1,54g, ss, (R), INV:R298
Ex. Bertolami A279 Lot 119, 12.03.2024Dirk J04/09/24 at 03:23Jay GT4: Great quinarius Dirk!
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RIC 1031 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]Æ As, 10.74g
Rome mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: T CAESAR VESPASIANVS TR P COS VI; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: S C in field; Spes stg. l., with flower
RIC 1031 (R). BMC -. BNC 784.
Acquired from CGB, March 2024.
Spes, the goddess of hope, is seen here as an 'heir apparent' type. She is represented on Roman coins as a young girl, reminiscent of earlier Greek cult statues depicting Elpis. H. Mattingly in BMCRE II says 'the flower held by Spes is an opening bud, she is raising her skirt in order to hasten forward'. Spes occurs quite commonly under Vespasian and is frequently paired up with all three Flavians as a hopeful expression of future dynastic success. This variety struck for Titus Caesar in 77-78 is quite scarce and is much more common from the Lugdunum mint. Missing from the BM.David Atherton04/08/24 at 16:45Jay GT4: Good rarity
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Vespasian Denarius (Winged caduceus, RIC II 684) v.1VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (19.05mm, 3.26g, 5h)
Struck AD 74. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: PONT MAX TR P COS V around winged caduceus
References: RIC II 684, RCV 2299 var. (obv. leg.)
Lightly toned. Attractive portrait of fine style.
From the Kenneth Bressett Collection (1928 - )
Ex Bill Higgie, 1986CPK04/07/24 at 12:53Jay GT4: Expressive portrait
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Constantius I Follis (HERCVLI VICTORI, RIC VI 40) v.1CONSTANTIUS I as Caesar, AD 293-305
AE Follis (25.21mm, 9.06g, 12h)
Struck AD 304/5. Alexandria mint
Obverse: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, laureate head of Constantius I right
Reverse: HERCVLI VICTORI, Hercules, draped in lion skin, standing facing, head left, leaning on club with right hand and holding apples in left; Δ / S / P in fields, ALE in exergue
References: RIC VI 40, RCV 14078
Well centered and well struck. An extraordinary portrait, in a style more reminiscent of the earlier Flavian/Antonine coinage than that of the Tetrarchy. Detailed reverse.CPK04/07/24 at 04:10Jay GT4: Fine style portrait and reverse
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GREEK, Alexandria, Euergetes DrachmObv. Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn in his hair and over the diadem.
Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, filleted cornucopiae; between eagle's legs, monogram of XP.
Mint: Alexandria, 246-222 BC.
41mm 70.68g
Sv.964; BMC.87; Cop.171; GC.7814; MP.118; CPE. I/2B395. kc04/07/24 at 02:24Jay GT4: Massive Beauty!
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Bruttium, Terina. Nomos, statère ou didrachme (c. 440-425 AC.)a: Tête de la nymphe Terina à gauche, les cheveux ondulés avec collier et boucle d’oreille. Anépigraphe.
r: Niké assise à gauche sur une hydrie couchée, les ailes repliées, nue jusqu’à la ceinture, tenant une [couronne] de la [main droite]. [TEPINAI]ON devant la tête de la nymphe.
22.1mm; 7.36g; 9hT.MooT04/05/24 at 19:23Jay GT4: Excellent! I have one with the same die flaw!
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Zeno Solidus RIC X 910Zeno AV Solidus
4.43g, 20.5mm, 180 degrees, Constantinople mint, 8th officina, Second Reign, 476-491 CE
Attribution: RIC X 910. Depeyrot 108/1.
O: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
R: VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long cross; star to right, Officina H, CONOB in exergue.
Ex-CNG eAuction 558 (20 Mar 2024) Lot 705.Ron C204/05/24 at 01:45Jay GT4: Very nice!
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Marcian Solidus RIC X 510Marcian AV Solidus
4.44g, 20.5mm, 180 degrees, Constantinople mint, 450-457 CE
Attribution: RIC X 510. Depeyrot 87/1.
O: D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
R: VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right, CONOB in exergue.
Ex-CNG eAuction 558 (20 Mar 2024) Lot 698.Ron C204/05/24 at 01:44Jay GT4: Great solidus
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Julius Caesar Denarius (Portrait/Fasces and caduceus, RRC 480/6) v.1JULIUS CAESAR, 49-44 BC
AR Denarius (18.91mm, 3.53g, 12h)
Struck late February to early March, 44 BC. Rome mint
Obverse: CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, wreathed head of Julius Caesar right
Reverse: L·BVCA, fasces and winged caduceus in saltire; axe, clasped hands, and globe in three quarters
References: RRC 480/6, RCV 1409
Toned. A scarce, late-lifetime portrait denarius of Julius Caesar. Caesar received the title of Dictator Perpetuo (Dictator for Life) in February of 44 BC; this coin would have been struck mere weeks before his assassination on the ides of March that same year.CPK04/04/24 at 12:17Jay GT4: Historical coin!
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Klazomenai, IoniaLate 4th century BC
AE12 (12mm, 1.79g)
O: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with olive leaves, and triple pendant earring.
R: Head of ram to right; KΛΑ below.
Sear 4322
ex JAZ Numismatics
Enodia04/03/24 at 23:56Jay GT4: Nice patina, lovely crest!
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Vespasian: Augustus 69-79 ADDenomination: AR Denarius
Year: 69-79 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Reverse: NEP RED
Type: Neptune standing facing, head left, foot on globe, holding acrostolium and long scepter.
Mint: Antioch
Weight & Measures: 3.27g; 17mm
RIC: RIC 1555
Provenance: Herackles Numismatics (April, 2024)Justin L104/03/24 at 23:13Jay GT4: Outstanding coin all around
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RIC 085 Domitian as Caesar [Titus] Engraver's ErrorÆ As?, 11.03g
Rome mint, 79 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PAX AVGST (sic); S C in field; Pax stg. l., leaning on column, with caduceus and branch
RIC 85 (R2, note p. 204, this coin). BMC 747 (Vesp.). BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 82. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Roman Lode VAuction, 2004.
Titus' first issue of bronze coinage in 79 was quite meager, all are fairly rare today. This first issue Domitian as Caesar bronze is either a dupondius or as - the weight suggests the former, the colour of the metal (copperish) the latter. RIC catalogues this issue under Titus, though it is possible it was struck prior to Vespasian's death in June. The reverse legend features an engraver's error - AVGST instead of AVGVST, cited in RIC.
NB: It must be mentioned that engraving errors during Titus' reign were extremely rare.David Atherton04/03/24 at 23:12Jay GT4: I love it
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RIC 0186 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 24.63g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PAX AVGVSTI; S C in field; Pax std. l., with branch and sceptre
RIC 186 (R2, this coin). BMC -. BNC 521.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 10. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Schulman 254, 11-12 November 1971, lot 3376. Ex Dutch Royal Coin Cabinet, The Hague.
An extremely rare sestertius variety featuring Pax seated on the reverse. Normally on Vespasian's bronze coins she is seen standing or leaning on a column. The provenance presented quite a puzzle. Clay writes 'same dies' as the RIC plate coin from the Hague collection, but clearly it is the same piece! The Hague collection was incorporated into the Geldmuseum of Utretch, which in turn was closed in 2013. Most of the Geldmuseum coins were sent to the Dutch National Bank where they reside today. Clay may have purchased the coin in 1971 via Schulman auction 254 which listed this coin (lot 3376) from the Dutch Royal Coin Cabinet. RIC erroneously assumed the piece was still part of the Royal Cabinet collection when it was transferred to the Geldmuseum! The auction provenance was either forgotten or lost.
High relief portrait in fine style.David Atherton04/01/24 at 02:50Jay GT4: An exceptional piece!
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Lysimachos Tetradrachm (Deified Alexander/Athena, Stockholm 845) v.1LYSIMACHOS, 306-281 BC
AR Tetradrachm (28.30mm, 16.15g, 12h)
Struck 297 - 281 BC. Alexandreia Troas mint
Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with the horn of Ammon
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; cornucopia to inner left, Λ under throne
References: SNG Stockholm 845 (same dies)
A rare variant. Toned with scratches on reverse. Well centered portrait of Alexander the Great in fine style.CPK03/31/24 at 12:47Jay GT4: Wonderful
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0371Obv.: T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Rev.:
Vespasian 69-79, Titus als Ceasar, Denar 72-73, Rom, 19mm 3,00g, ss, (R2), INV:R291
Ex. G. Hirsch Nachf. A 386 Lot 1308, 07.02.2024Dirk J03/31/24 at 11:52Jay GT4: Outstanding
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1422 var.Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P
Rev.: PACI ORB T(E)RR AVG
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 70, Ephesus, 18mm 3,46g, ss-vz, (R), var. PACI ORB TRR AVG, INV:R292
Ex. LEU Numismatik A 29 Lot 1912, 25.02.2024
Ex. Hess Divo A 324 Lot 16, 23.10.2013Dirk J03/31/24 at 11:51Jay GT4: Great Ephesian style portraits
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0979Obv.: CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: IMP XIX
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 77-78, Rom, 18mm 2,94g, s-ss, (R2), INV:R290
Ex. G. Hirsch Nachf. A 386 Lot 1298, 07.02.2024 Dirk J03/31/24 at 11:50Jay GT4: Great type. Congrats
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Phoenicia, Byblos, king Ainel, BMC 8Phoenicia, Byblos, King Ainel, 350-333 BC
AR - 1/16 shekel, 0.77g, 1.32mm, 135°
struck 333 BC
Obv.: Galley with lion-headed figure on prow and manned by 2 hoplites to l., below
winged hippocampus to l.
Rev: Lion to l. attacking bull
above Phoenician from r. to l. AJNEL MLK GBL (Ainel King of Gebal)
Ref: BMC 8
VF-EF, lettering completely legible, 4 small test cutsJochen03/27/24 at 03:41Jay GT4: I like the Stylized reverse
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RIC 125 DomitianÆ Quadrans, 1.97g
Rome Mint, 81-82 AD
Obv: IMP DOMIT AVG; Head of Minerva, helmeted, r.
Rev: S C in laurel wreath
RIC 125 (C). BMC 486. BNC -.
Acquired from Gert Boersema, February 2024.
A fairly common early Domitianic quadrans, struck either in 81 or early 82. The quadrans in the early imperial period typically lacked an imperial portrait, here instead we have Domitian's patron deity Minerva on the obverse. Tariffed at a quarter of an as, the denomination was possibly deemed too lowly by mint officials to warrant a portrait. They were struck haphazardly and functioned primarily as an urban low value coinage in Rome and central Italy. The quadrans was the typical fee for entry into the baths, a urinal, or for a tryst in a cheap brothel. Being of rather low value quadrantes were not typically hoarded and thus are relatively scarce today being virtually absent from site finds outside central and south-central Italy (in contrast, over 1,827 quadrantes have been found at Pompeii).
Honest example with original patina.David Atherton03/27/24 at 03:27Jay GT4: Lovely
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05 Attica, Athenian TritartemorionObv: Head of Athena r. wearing Attic helmet with three olive leaves and a floral scroll, profile eye.
Rev:, E☉A within three crescents - horns inward - arranged in a circle, all within incuse square.
Denomination: silver tritartemorion; Mint: Athens; Date: c. 400/390 - 294 BC1; Weight: .78g; Diameter: 9mm; Die axis: 0º; References, for example: Traité p. 102 no. 36 pl. CXC 21 - 24, var. two legend arrangements and two arrangements indistinguishable; Svoronos Athens pl. 17, 44 - 48, var. legend arrangement; SGCV I 2542, var. legend arrangement; Kroll 21 a and b, pl. 3, 21a2; SNG München 118 - 122, var. legend arrangement; HGC 4, 1668, var. legend arrangement.
Notes:
1This is the date given in HGC 4.
2Kroll’s referenced legend arrangement is different than on this coin, although he does state that variations exist. He does not enumerate those variations.
Provenance: Ex. cgb.fr Numismatics March 12, 2024
Photo Credits: cgb.fr Numismatics
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Tracy Aiello03/24/24 at 15:51Jay GT4: Nice little piece
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RIC 105 Domitian Æ Sestertius, 26.73g
Rome mint, 82 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P; S C in field; Minerva stg. l., with spear
RIC 105 (C2). BMC 274. BNC 285.
Acquired from Classic World Coins, February 2024.
Minerva's prominence on Domitian's coinage first showed up on his early bronzes produced in 81-82 before she dominated his denarii. While Domitian's initial denarius output is dominated by the carry-over pulvinar types from Titus, his first two issues of sestertii have a more personal touch with the reverses featuring his patron deity. This common sestertius struck in early 82, just prior to the mint's overhaul later the same year, demonstrates that the finest engravers were not just reserved for Domitian's aurei. A superb portrait and fine reverse.David Atherton03/24/24 at 05:29Jay GT4: A sassy looking Minerva
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Vespasian Denarius (Winged Caduceus, RIC II 686) v.2VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (18.35mm, 3.26g, 6h)
Struck AD 74. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM around winged caduceus
References: RIC II 686 (R), RCV 2306
Lightly toned and lustrous. A magnificent portrait of Vespasian and an exemplar of the veristic style of Flavian portraiture.CPK03/23/24 at 23:15Jay GT4: Outstanding!
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Antoninus Pius As (MVNIFICENTIA AVG/elephant, RIC III 863)ANTONINUS PIUS, AD 138-161
AE As (28.12mm, 13.73g, 11h)
Struck AD 148/9. Rome mint
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right
Reverse: MVNIFICENTIA AVG, African elephant walking left, COS IIII S C in exergue
References: RIC III 863, RCV 4308 var.
Well-struck on a heavy flan. Masterfully engraved elephant. This type commemorates the public games held in celebration of the 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome.CPK03/22/24 at 04:07Jay GT4: Agreed. Great elephant
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RIC 736 Domitian AR Denarius, 3.16g
Rome mint, 92 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P; Minverva stg. r. on capital of rostral column, with spear and shield; to r., owl (M2)
RIC 736 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Tater's Relics, eBay, 14 February 2024.
Domitian struck the same series of four Minerva types for his denarii regularly every year from 83 onwards. Some issues are more rare than others - a few are very rare. This coin is from a very rare issue struck towards the end of summer 92 and can be dated by the TR P XI and IMP XXII, an exceedingly rare combination. This series commemorating his 22nd imperial acclamation was most likely awarded for a victory against the Sarmatians and Suevi near the end of the campaigning season just before he became TR P XII on 14th September. The rarity of this dating combination indicates how tight the window was for this issue's production. Struck in such haste, the second 'I' in the imperial acclamation date is often squeezed in on reused dies from the previous issue (as is the case with the present coin). Missing from both the BM and Paris collections.David Atherton03/21/24 at 11:32Jay GT4: A sleeper, I like that term for this coin. Congra...
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Augustus: Augustus 27 BCE-AD 14Augustus AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 2 BC-AD 4
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
Reverse: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT
Type: Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, right and litmus, left, flanking, left and right respectively
Mint: Lugdunum
Weight & Measures: 3.74g; 19mm
RIC: RIC 1, 207
Provenance: Ex. CNG E-Auction 557; Lot 974
Purchase: (part of lot of 8 ancient coins).
Translation: OB: Caesar Augustus Divi Filius, pater patriae; for Caesar Augustus, son of a god, father of the country.
Translation: REV: Gaius and Lucus Caesars, Sons of Augustus, designated consul, and leader of the youth.
Notes: The most common type of the Gaius and Lucius Denarius of Augustus. Agrippa’s two sons with his wife Julia (Octavians only daughter). Gaius and Lucius were adopted by the emperor and carefully groomed as his successors. To honor and publicize this, both of the young brothers appear side by side on the reverse of this denarius (abbreviated from CoinWeek IQ, June 29, 2020.)Justin L103/19/24 at 12:14Jay GT4: Nice full legends
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Hadrian Aureus, RIC² 120HADRIAN (117-138). GOLD Aureus.
AD 118. Rome mint.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: P M TR P COS II / ORIENS. Radiate and draped bust of Sol right.
Weight: 7.19 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.
RIC² 120; Calicó 1295b.
Condition: Very fine.
Ex History Numis, Belgium.
Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 135, 508
vindelicus03/18/24 at 18:16Jay GT4: Love that reverse
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RIC 789A DomitianAR Denarius, 3.44g
Rome mint, 95-96 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV; Bust of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear, shield at her l. side (M3)
RIC 789A (R3). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex JLB Coins, eBay, 7 February 2024. Formerly in NGC holder #4184475-010, with grade Ch VF.
A second known example of the M3 Minerva type from the 95-96 denarius issue with aegis portrait. Domitian's aegis portraits on denarii were more commonly struck in 84 and 85, sparingly so afterwards. The Rome mint was experimenting with new reverse designs and portrait types for the denarius issues during the last year of the reign. Perhaps the reintroduction of the aegis may have been part of this new programme? Of course we shall never know - Domitian's assassination in September 96 cut short any experimentation with his coinage. This rare variant only came to light recently and has been added to the RIC II.1 Addenda as RIC 789A.David Atherton03/18/24 at 04:00Jay GT4: Great rarity!
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Vespasian Denarius (SALVS AVG, RIC II 513) v.1VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (19.05mm, 3.59g, 12h)
Struck AD 73. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left hand at side
References: RIC II 513, RCV 2307 var. (obv. leg.)
Lightly toned. A well-struck specimen of good weight, with a fine portrait and underlying luster. Formerly in NGC holder (2119234-002), graded Ch VF.CPK03/17/24 at 04:18Jay GT4: Wonderful portrait
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Phoenicia, Tyre AE (Tyche/palm, RPC 4739) v.1PHOENICIA, TYRE
Time of Nero
AE (13.75mm, 3.06g, 12h)
Struck AD 54/5
Obverse: Veiled head of Tyche with palm right
Reverse: ΤΥ ΙΕΡΑ ΑΣΥ, 𐤋𐤑𐤓, ΡΠ, palm tree
References: RPC Online, Vol. I, No. 4739.4 (this coin)
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com
A very rare type with good surfaces and detail.CPK03/14/24 at 03:27Jay GT4: A great type. Really like the palm tree
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CALABRIA, Taras. AR Diobol, c. 380-325 BC. AR. 1.10 g. 11.30 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a hippocamp.
Rev. Herakles standing right, strangling the Nemean lion; in left field, club and bow; [Δ to upper left].
HN Italy 914; Vlasto 1276.
About VF.Leo03/14/24 at 02:25Jay GT4: Dynamic reverse!
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Gallienus Virtus RIC V 534Gallienus, Mediolanum (Milan), 253 - 268 AD, Struck 264 AD, 20mm, 2.55g, RIC V Gallienus 534k: Subtype 1
OBV: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiated head of Galienus
REV: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing facing left carrying spear and shield, around legend
SRukke03/13/24 at 04:15Jay GT4: Detailed reverse
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Attica, Athens Tetradrachm (Athena/owl, HGC 4 1597) v.1ATTICA, ATHENS
AR Tetradrachm (24.57mm, 17.21g, 8h)
Struck 454-404 BC
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; ΑΘΕ to right; all within incuse square
References: HGC 4, 1597
Lightly toned. These large silver tetradrachms were struck in huge numbers by Athens during its golden age in the mid-5th century BC, to pay for the city-state's grandiose building projects and expansionist wars. They are among the most recognized and most iconic coins of ancient history.
CPK03/13/24 at 04:14Jay GT4: Fantastic! Almost the entire crest is on flan.
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RPC 2649 DomitianÆ Obol, 5.12g
Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: LΙA; Dolphin coiled round anchor
RPC 2649 (13 spec.). Emmett 308.11. Dattari-Savio 600.
Acquired from Herakles, January 2024. Ex Naville Auction 76, 2 October 2022, lot 183.
A decently rare Alexandrian obol from Domitian's regnal year 11. The dolphin is the totem animal of Poseidon and likely can be viewed in that context here. One cannot help but be reminded of an identical dolphin and anchor pulvinar type struck previously by Titus and Domitian between 80-82 at Rome on the denarius. This coin is cited in the RPC online database. https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coin/438475David Atherton03/13/24 at 04:13Jay GT4: Love the reverse
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Great Britain Lord Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, WM Medal
Silver medal, Hardy 110, Brown BHM 3923, Eimer –, EF, light scratches and marks, weight 11.628g, maximum diameter 31.8mm, die axis 0o, 1905; obverse HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON . K · B · DUKE OF BRONTE · &, uniformed bust of Admiral Lord Nelson left; reverse ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, CENTENARY / OF THE / BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR / 1905 in four lines above, view of the naval battle, TRAFALGAR / OCT.21.1805 in two lines in exergue; from the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
Struck by Spink & Sons, after Küchler.
Descriptive Write-Up and Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins.Tracy Aiello03/12/24 at 23:44Jay GT4: That's quite the medal!
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Taras, Calabria 272-240/35 BC
AR Didrachm (21mm, 6.11g)
Philemenos magistrate.
O: Naked boy riding horse right; [ΦI] before, ΦIΛHME-NOΣ (magistrate) below.
R: Taras riding dolphin right, holding tripod in extended right hand, trident upwards in left; filleted bucranium in field to right, [T]APAΣ below.
D'Andrea XLIV, 1391; Vlasto 884-87; SNG ANS 1204; HGC I, 891; HN Italy 1035
Scarce
ex Senatus Consulto
Enodia03/12/24 at 21:34Jay GT4: Congrats Peter
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Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Seated Victory, RIC III 303 var.) v.1MARCUS AURELIUS, AD 161-180
AR Denarius (18.15mm, 3.60g, 6h)
Struck AD 174. Rome mint
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right
Reverse: IMP VII COS III, Victory seated left, holding patera and palm
References: RIC III 303 var. (bust type), MIR 281-4/35
Toned with an outstanding portrait. An extremely rare variant featuring a cuirassed bust.
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.comCPK03/12/24 at 12:17Jay GT4: Outstanding!
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Kroton, Bruttium 300-250 BC
AE13 (13mm, 2.03g)
O: Octopus
R: Scallop shell
Vlasto 1855; SNG Cop 1089; HN Italy 1095 (as Taras); SNG ANS 447 (as Kroton); HN Italy 2240 (as Kroton)
Rare
ex Bertolami Fine Arts
A very rare and enigmatic coin with conflicted attributions.
SNG Copenhagen places this coin at Taras, as does Vlasto, although Vlasto puts it under the heading "Bronze Coins Doubtfully Attributed to Tarentum" and claims Kroton as a probable alternative.
SNG ANS gives it clearly to Kroton, while HN Italy seems to attribute both cities with varying catalog numbers.
I believe this coin is likely from Kroton as this city-state often used the octopus as a common device.Enodia03/12/24 at 01:52Jay GT4: Nice find
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 257Septimius Severus AR denarius
3.40g, 20.0mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 202-210 CE
Attribution: RIC IVa 257. Cohen 109. BMCRE V 315.
O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.
R: COS III LVDOS SAECVL FEC, Bacchus (Liber) standing to right, emptying oenochoe over leopard and holding thyrsus, and Hercules standing to left, holding club and lion skin.
1 example in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.94.
Ex-Roma Numismatics E-sale 117, lot 909, February 22, 2024.Ron C203/12/24 at 01:51Jay GT4: Never seen a reverse type like that
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RIC 503A TitusÆ Dupondius, 12.03g
Eastern Mint (Thrace?), 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAESAR DIVI VESP F AVG P M; Head of Titus, radiate, bearded, r.
Rev: ROMA; S C in exergue; Roma std. l. on cuirass, with wreath and parazonium
RIC 503A (R2). BMC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 96. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Savoca Blue E9, 15 July 2018, lot 965.
A mystery mint struck coins for Titus sometime between 80-81. The style (heavily seriffed letters, large portraits, and massive reverse figures), unique obverse legends, and uncommon fabric (flat, almost convex flans) all suggest a mint other than Rome. Attributing exactly where these coins were struck has historically been a moving target - Mattingly in BMCRE thought Lugdunum, H.A. Cahn believed somewhere in Bithynia. More recent scholarship has looked towards Thrace as a possible location for production based on the Balkan distribution pattern of found specimens. Although the region of mintage has been narrowed down, the city itself remains elusive. RPC has suggested possibly Perinthus. Presumably a shortage of bronze coins in the region during Titus' reign prompted a localised imperial issue. The striking of imperial bronze outside of Rome was an exceptional step at the time considering the last imperial branch mint at Lugdunum had shuttered late in Vespasian's reign. The issue consisted of sestertii, dupondii, asses, and semisses which copied types struck at Rome. This rare dupondius features a variant obverse legend previously unattested at this mint. A recent discovery, just two specimens are cited by the RIC II.1 Addenda, Curtis Clay had two others ... so possibly only four known. Clay proposes his two former specimens, which share an obverse die, were struck at a separate eastern mint rather than the 'Thracian' one.
David Atherton03/11/24 at 04:02Jay GT4: Superb rarity!
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Titus As (IVDAEA CAPTA, RIC II 1268) v.1TITUS as Caesar, AD 69-79
AE As (29.56mm, 9.42g, 6h)
Struck AD 77/8. Lugdunum mint
Obverse: T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR, laureate head of Titus right
Reverse: IVDAEA CAPTA, Judaea seated right mourning under palm tree, shields and vexillum behind, S C in exergue
References: RIC II 1268, RCV 2475
Warm brown patina with smoothly worn surfaces. This is one of many types commemorating the defeat of the Jewish rebels by Vespasian and his son Titus during the First Jewish War (AD 66-73)CPK03/11/24 at 00:31Jay GT4: Historic type
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AE Quadrans, RIC II 250DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835
A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies.CPK03/11/24 at 00:30Jay GT4: Now that's a rhino!
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BCC M4 Ibis Crocodile MinimaRoman Provincial - Minima
Alexandria, Egypt or Caesarea Mint
Uncertain emperor, 1st Century CE.
AE Chalkous, variously attributed to
Augustus or Caligula.
Obv: Ibis walking to left.
Rev: Crocodile to right, disc above.
AE 9.0x12.5mm. 0.68gm. Axis:270
Possibly a local imitation. Not listed
in Hamburger, Atiqot Vol 1, (1954)
cf. RPC I 5111.7; cf. Dattari 113; cf.
Emmett 4260 or 68. Red and black
ceramic patina, as found. Very rare.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)v-drome03/10/24 at 22:14Jay GT4: Really great piece
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Nerva Denarius (Fortuna, RIC II 4) v.1NERVA, AD 96-98
AR Denarius (18.38, 3.36g, 6h)
Struck AD 96. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head of Nerva right
Reverse: FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left
References: RIC II 4, RCV 3025
A choice specimen, with attractive toning and a finely styled portrait. Well-centered and struck on a good flan.
From the Tony Chibbaro Collection.CPK03/10/24 at 04:22Jay GT4: Fine style portrait
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Syria, Antioch Tetradrachm (Augustus/Tyche & Orontes, RPC I 4155) v.1SYRIA, ANTIOCH
Time of Augustus
AR Tetradrachm (27.38mm, 12.57g, 12h)
Struck 2 BC
Obverse: ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ, laureate head of Augustus right
Reverse: ΕΤΟΥΣ ΘΚ ΝΙΚΗΣ, Tyche of Antioch seated right on rock holding palm branch, before river god Orontes swimming right, head facing; monograms and date in right field
References: RPC I 4155
Dark toning. Attractive portrait.
Ex Seaby, London (April 1980)CPK03/10/24 at 04:22Jay GT4: Always liked this type and on a nice big flan
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000011 Larissa Profile Left Double Headed Axe in Front, Jason’s Sandal RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: Larissa in profile to the l., double headed ax before. All within a border of dots.
Rev: Jason’s sandal to the r., Λ - Α above. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 490 - 480 BC????; Weight: .86g; Diameter: 10mm: Die axis: 120º; References, for example: Weber 2826, var. sandal l.; Traité p. 1011 no. 1415 pl. XLIII 6, var. legend ΛΑRΙ, sandal l., Ξ below; SNG Cop 90, var. no mention of ax; Kagan 2004, p. 85, pl. 1, 4, legend? var. sandal l.; BCD Thessaly II 140, var. sandal l., square within incuse, legend ΛΑRΙ retrograde and upside down, H on groundline; HGC 4, 403, legend retrograde and upside down var. sandal l.
Provenance: Ex. Roma Numismatics Ltd. E-Sale 177 Lot 69 February 22, 2024; Ex. Roma Numismatics Ltd. E-Sale 107 Lot 145 March 16, 2023; Ex. Roma Numismatics Ltd. E-Sale 94 Lot 61 February 24, 2022; Ex. Roma Numismatics Ltd. E-Sale 37 Lot 80 June 24, 2017; Ex. Roma Numismatics Ltd. E-Sale 12 Lot 592 November 1, 2014.
Photo Credits: Roma Numismatics Ltd.
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello03/10/24 at 04:13Jay GT4: Great coin!
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Hadrian Sestertius Restitutori Hispaniae Obv.
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Draped bust right
Rev.
RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE
Emperor standing left, raising the kneeling figure of Hispania holding branch, rabbit between
SC in ex.
134-138 AD
31.5mm 26.04g
RIC 952 Cohen 1272 BMC 1815
ancientdave03/10/24 at 04:09Jay GT4: Wonderful portrait
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064 - Septimius Severus denarius - RIC 424Obv:– IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS - II, Laureate head right
Rev:– VICT AVG, Victory walking left, holding wreath in right hand, palm in left
Minted in Emesa, A.D. 194 - 195
References:– BMCRE 395, VM 150/1, RIC 424, RSC 675a
Ex Spink Auction 18055, Lot 435. Ex. Michael Kelly Collection
2.74 g, 18.02 mm. 180 degree maridvnvm03/08/24 at 18:07Jay GT4: Great coin. I really like this type of portrait f...
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Nero Denarius (Eagle & Standards, RIC I 68) v.1NERO, AD 54-68
AR Denarius (17.24mm, 3.47g, 7h)
Struck AD 68. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P P, laureate head of Nero right
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
References: RIC I 68, RCV 1947
A scarce type. Lightly toned with an excellent portrait.
From the T. R. Hardaker Collection (1942-2019)
"This type, among the last coins struck by the very unmilitary Nero, would seem to be an attempt to curry favor with the Roman legions of the provinces, which were beginning to rebel against his capricious rule. It did not work." - Classical Numismatic Group (lot description)CPK03/08/24 at 18:07Jay GT4: Very nice
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Domitian Denarius (Minerva & owl, RIC II 657) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AR Denarius (19.29mm, 3.53g, 6h)
Struck AD 88-89. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head of Domitian right
Reverse: IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS PPP, Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl to lower right
References: RIC II 657 (R)
A rare type, well-struck on good metal with light toning. A superb portrait of Domitian in fine style.CPK03/07/24 at 03:56Jay GT4: Nice rarity!
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RPC 1413 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]Æ19, 3.92g
Dorylaeum (Phrygia) mint, before 79 AD, Ti. Catius Silius Italicus proconsul
Obv: ΤΙΤΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ; Head of Titus, laureate, r.
Rev: ΙΤΑΛΙΚΩ ΑΝΘΥΠΑΤΩ ΔΟΡΥΛΑΕΩΝ; Zeus std. l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre
RPC 1413 (8 spec.).
Acquired from collectamoneta, eBay, January 2024.
Dorylaeum first struck coins under Vespasian during the proconsulship of Ti. Catius Silius Italicus sometime before 79. Two denominations are known - 24 mm for Vespasian and 19 mm for Titus Caesar. Qualitative metal analysis shows them to be brass. A local civic issue that is somewhat scarce today. David Atherton03/06/24 at 03:34Jay GT4: Never heard of Dorylaeum
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Augustus Denarius (OB CIVIS SERVATOS, RIC I 75a) v.1AUGUSTUS, 27 BC-AD 14
AR Denarius (20.36mm, 3.77g, 7h)
Struck 19 BC. Colonia Patricia mint
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right
Reverse: OB CIVIS SERVATOS in straight lines above and below oak wreath
References: RIC I 75a, RCV 1625 var.
Toned. Good metal and surfaces. A fine portrait of Caesar Augustus.CPK03/06/24 at 03:33Jay GT4: Fantastic
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Oil Lamp #6Greek
(Greek colonies – Howland type 25)
c. 3rd century BC
73 mm (2.9”) (l) x 38.1 (1.5”) (h)
Description:
Wheel-made body, black glazed, large central filling hole, nozzle gouged and broken, inward sloping shoulder, concave underside of base signed in ink:
“Lamp from Macedonia
Kieffer
1915
(ASN)”
Form similar to this Attic example from the Met:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/241699Kamnaskires03/05/24 at 02:12Jay GT4: Lovely lamp with an interesting inscription. Who ...
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RIC 1144 Vespasian VariantÆ Dupondius, 12.58g
Lyon mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PAX AVG; S C in field; Pax stg. l., with patera over altar and branch and caduceus
RIC 1144 var. (Radiate portrait). BMC -. BNC 803 var. (same).
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 88. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex roman-num, eBay, 19 June 2011.
An early Pax type struck in 71 unique to the Lyon mint. H. Mattingly in BMCRE writes 'The type of Pax sacrificing, which is peculiar to Lugdunum, conveys the thought of thanksgiving for peace and prosperity (cp. the caduceus held by Pax) restored.' At Rome a similar reverse was produced sans altar. The propaganda value of Pax for the new Flavian dynasty after the Civil War and Jewish Rebellion cannot be underestimated. Unique with laureate portrait, RIC records this variety only with a radiate bust. Same obverse die as BNC 801.David Atherton03/04/24 at 02:22Jay GT4: Another great Clay coin!
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001x1a. Kings of Galatia, Amyntas, 37 - 25 B.C.Coin: Bronze AE 23, RPC I 3505; SNG Cop 99; SNGvA 6108; SNG BnF 2377; BMC Galatia p. 3, 12, weight 8.214g, maximum diameter 22.5mm, die axis 0o, obverse bust of Herakles right, club over left shoulder, E - C behind; reverse Nemean lion walking right, B above, AMYNTOY monogram in exergue. A FORUM coin.
Amyntas was a King of Galatia and of several adjacent countries between 36 and 25 BC. He first seemed to have controlled Lycaonia and then added Derbe. He commanded the Galatian auxiliaries sent to help Brutus and Cassius against the Triumvires but deserted to Mark Anthony just before the battle of Philippi in 42 BC. After the death of Deiotarus, Amyntas was made king of Cappadocia in 37 as a client ruler of Mark Antony. He deserted to Octavian shortly before the battle of Actium, and he was confirmed as king of Galatia. After he took over Homonada and killed its ruler, he was killed in an ambush in 25 AD. After his death, Galatia became a Roman province.
lawrence c03/03/24 at 04:30Jay GT4: Historic figure! Congrats
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Arpi, Apulia 275-250 BC
AE 26 (21x26mm, 6.28g)
O: Horse galloping right; APΠI / NOY above and below.
R: Bull butting right.
SNG ANS 644; SNG Cop 608; HGC I, 535; Sear 570; HN Italy 645
ex Marc Breitsprecher
Enodia03/02/24 at 22:02Jay GT4: 2 Italian horses on one coin
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P. Fonteius P. f. Capito (55 BC)AR Denarius
19.16 mm 3.90 gr.
Obv: P FONTEIVS P F CAPITO III VIR, Mars helmeted draped bust right with trophy over shoulder
Rev: MN FONT TR MIL, Marcus Fonteius on horseback riding right spearing Gaulish enemy having already speared another
Mint: Rome (55 BC)
Crawford 429/1; RSC I 17; Sydenham 900
[As many of you probably knew before me, it was inevitable I would get into Republican coinage. This coin, pointedly, among others, celebrates through stark representation Roman prowess achieved through violence. Although the cited references describe the reverse as a Roman horseman spearing an enemy about to slay an unarmed captive, Crawford noted that the enemy has the same helmet and shield type of the supposed captive. Thus, I subscribe to the view that both infantrymen are Gallic soldiers, one already having been dispatched and the other about to be, celebrating the exploits of the moneyer’s ancestor Marcus Fonteius in Gaul.]Ken W203/02/24 at 02:07Jay GT4: Outstanding!
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 904.2a.0.E1.A., Cyzicus, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-E1, -/-//--, Emperor riding left, Scarce, #5112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 904.2a.0.E1.A., Cyzicus, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-E1, -/-//--, Emperor riding left, Scarce, #5
avers: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Shield decorated with a rider right. (E1)
reverse: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding scepter; at foot, captive. (A)
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 23,0mm, weight: 4,01g, axis: 0h,
mint: Cyzicus, 2nd. em. phase a., date: 276-277 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 904.2a.0.E1.A., Scarce!
Q-005quadrans02/29/24 at 23:23Jay GT4: Decorated shield is fantastic
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0096.0208, -/T//XXI, Bust-F1, RIC V-II 810.7a.3.F1.A., AE-Antoninianus, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Mars walking right, Rare, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0096.0208, -/T//XXI, Bust-F1, RIC V-II 810.7a.3.F1.A., AE-Antoninianus, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Mars walking right, Rare, #1
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. (F1)
reverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy; T right-field. (A)
exergue: -/T//XXI, diameter: 22,0-23,0mm, weight: 4,00g, axis: 0h,
mint: Siscia, 7th emission of Siscia, 280, date: 280 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 810, C-, Alföldi type 96, n° 208; Rare,
RIC V-II 810.7a.3.F1.A.,
Q-001
note: RIC V-II 810.7a.3.F1.A., RIC 810 Siscia, 7a.3., 7th. Emission, phase a, 3rd. Officinae, E1.A., Buste type E1, Reverse type A.quadrans02/29/24 at 23:22Jay GT4: Fantastic detail in the shield and cuirass
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 542.06c.4.B.B, Ticinum, MARTI PACIF, Bust-B, -/-//ΔXXI, Mars walking left, S, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 542.06c.4.B.B, Ticinum, MARTI PACIF, Bust-B, -/-//ΔXXI, Mars walking left, S, #1
avers: IMP C PROBVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. (B)
reverse: MART I PACIF, Mars walking left, holding an olive branch, spear, and shield. (B)
exergue: -/-//ΔXXI, diameter: 22,0mm, weight: 3,81g, axes: 0h,
mint: Ticinum, 6th-emission, 4th off., date: 279 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 542.06c.4.B.B, S,
Q-001quadrans02/29/24 at 23:22Jay GT4: Great!
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198 - 217, CARACALLA, AR Denarius, Struck 210 – 213 at Rome, alluding to BritanniaObverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, Laureate head of Caracalla facing right.
Reverse: VICTORIAE BRIT. Victory advancing right, carrying trophy in both hands.
Diameter: 18.85mm | Weight: 2.76gms | Die Axis: 12h
RIC IV: 231A | RSC: 629 | SRCV: 6900 | SPINK: 658A
SCARCE
This coin commemorates the victories achieved by the Romans in Scotland during the campaigns led jointly by Septimius Severus and his eldest son Caracalla in 209, and by Caracalla alone the following year during his father's illness.
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 *Alex02/28/24 at 13:15Jay GT4: Victory in action
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RIC 0928 Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian]Æ Dupondius, 13.42g
Rome mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS IV; Bust of Domitian, laureate, draped, bearded, r.
Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA; S C in field; Felicitas stg. l., with caduceus and cornucopiae
RIC 928 (R2). BMC -. BNC -.
Acquired from Aegean, January 2024. Ex Ephesus Numismatics.
Domitian as Caesar's dupondii under Vespasian are typically laureate instead of radiate and can be differentiated from the asses by the draped busts and metal content (yellowish orichalcum). The Felicitas on the reverse symbolises the prosperity and abundance the Flavian dynasty has brought to the empire. This rare variety with the COS date rendered as 'IV' instead of the much more commonly seen 'IIII' is missing from both the BM and Paris collections. RIC cites only 2 examples - one from a 1980 Lanz sale, the other from a private collection. An obverse die match with the RIC plate coin.David Atherton02/28/24 at 13:02Jay GT4: Stern portrait for a young man
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