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Roman Empire, Galba denarius, Gaul mintGalba AR Denarius. Gaul, Narbo? (68-69 A.D.)
SER GALBA IMPERATOR - Laureate head right
VICTORIA P R - Victory standing facing on globe, holding wreath and palm
RIC 111
Ex. Gorny & Mosch, ex. Stacks and Bowers5 commentsHolding_HistoryJan 15, 2015

Byzantine, Anonymous Follis, SB ????, AE-Follis, Class A2 (?), (Ancient (Barbar) Imitation), Anonymous Follis, SB ????, AE-Follis, Class A2 (?), (Ancient (Barbar) Imitation),
(Class A2, attributed to joint reign of Basil II and Constantine VIII.)
averse: +ЄMMΔ VOHΛI instead of +ЄMMA NOVHΛ, IC-XC, Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cross with various ornaments in each limb.. pallium and colobium, and holding books of Gospels.
reverse: +IhSyS / XRISTUS/ bASILEy/bASILE - in 4 lines, Greek legend, "Jesus Christ, King of Kings", all S are "revers" !!!
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 24,5-26,6mm, weight: 9,04g, axis: 6h,
mint: Ancient (Barbar) Imitation., date: ??? A.D., ref: SB ???,
Q-0011 commentsquadransJan 14, 2015

GREEK, Mysia, Kyzikos AR obol (450-400 BC)MYSIA. Kyzikos. Obol (Circa 450-400 BC).

Reference.
SNG France 378.

Obv: Forepart of boar left, E (retrograde) on shoulder; tunny behind.
Rev: Head of roaring lion left.

Weight: 0.79 g.
Diameter: 12 mm.2 commentsokidokiJan 14, 2015

BYZANTINE, Constantine XI, AR 1/8 stavraton, 1448-1453 ADConstantine XI. Palaeologus. 1448-1453 AD. Eighth-stravrata, 0.48g. (h). Constantinople, Siege of Constantinople.
Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and holding book of Gospels, IC and B to left and right.
Rx: Crowned bust of Constantine facing, wearing maniakon.
Bendall, Revue Numismatique 1991, 'The Coinage of Constantine XI', p. 135-142. pl. XVII, 148 (this coin).
From the Constantine XI Hoard. Gemini Xii Lot 468 1 commentsJan 11, 2015

Roman Empire, Valerian I, Oriens, Cologne mint, RIC 107Obverse: IMP VALERIANVS AVG
Revers: ORIENS AVGG
RIC:107
4,55 Gramm
23mm
256-258
Great Example of this R2 Cologne mint (3. Emission) of Valerianus with IMP in Obverse3 commentsJan 11, 2015

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Hadrian, Tetradrachm 125-26 AD AgathodaemonReference.
Emmett 804.10; Köln 894 Dattari: 1552

Obv. Î‘Î¥Î¤ ÎšÎ‘Î™ - Î¤Î¡Î‘Î™AN Î‘Î”Î¡ CÎ•Î’
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.

Rev. L Î”EKATOY (year 10=125/26 AD)
Agathodaemon erect right at left, wearing skhent and enfolding caduceus, facing Uraeus erect left at right, wearing disk and horns, enfolding sistrum, their tails knotted together and holding a club erect

13.35 gr
23 mm5 commentsokidokiJan 07, 2015

Roman Empire, Hadrian Denarius Roma 125-28 AD Hadrian in military dressReference
RIC 161

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder.

Rev. COS III
Roma standing left, in military dress, holding Victory and spear

3.29 gr
20 mm1 commentsokidokiJan 06, 2015

ROMAN EMPIRE, Nero, Dupondius- Dupondius, Néron, 66, Lyon, (Bronze)
Avers: IMP NERO. CAESAR. AVG P MAX. TR. P. P. P. .
Tête laurée de Néron à droite (O*), globe à la pointe du cou.
Revers: Securitas (la Sécurité) assise à droite, soutenant sa tête de son bras droit et tenant un sceptre court de la gauche ; devant un autel décoré contre lequel est posé une torche.
1 commentsJan 02, 2015

Roman Empire, Constantius II, Fel temp reparatio,A Soldier attacks the horsemanRIC VIII : 132
Struck A.D.350 - 355
Antioch

1 commentsXLiDec 26, 2014

GREEK, SICILY, Syracuse, Deinomenid Tyranny, Heiron, 485-466 BC. AR TetradrachmSICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. 485-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm - 17.08 g). Struck under Hieron I, circa 478-475 BC
Hoover 1307
2 commentsDec 26, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Gordian I, RIC 1.Denarius, March - April 238, Rome mint.
Obverse: IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG / Laureate bust of Gordian I.
Reverse: P M TR P COS P P / Gordian I standing, togate, holding branch, and wearing parzonium.
2.88 gm., 20 mm.
RIC #1; Sear #8446.

The third century saw numerous usurpers in various parts of the Empire. However, the local revolt in Africa which brought Gordian I and his son to power was the first and only time the cause of a usurper was taken up by the Senate before a current emperor was dead. Thus the Gordiani became legitimate Roman emperors, and their coinage, all minted at the imperial mint in Rome, became legitimate coinage of the Empire.

Provenance:
ex Gillardi Collection.
Tinchant sale (1962). 2 commentsCallimachusDec 07, 2014

ROMAN IMPERATORS, Julius Caesar, AR Denarius- Denier, Jules César, Rome, 44 avant J.-C (Argent)
Avers : Tête laurée de César à droite. Cæsar Dictator Perpertuo.
Revers : Caducée et faisceau entrecroisés, posés la tête en bas, accostés de deux mains jointes, une hache et un globe . Lucius Buca
RCC 480/6 Cohen 25Dec 06, 2014

BYZANTINE, Justinian I, AV SemissisJustinian I AV Semissis. Constantinopolis, AD 527-565. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory seated right, inscribing numerals on shield; star to right, christogram to left.
MIBE 17; Sear 143. 2.17g, 20mm, 6h. 1 commentsNov 29, 2014

GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos IV, AR Tetradrachm, 168-164 B.C.Seleukid Kings of Syria, Antiochos IV Epiphanes AR Tetradrachm. Antioch, 168-164 BC.
Obv: Diademed head right.
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΘEOY EΠIΦANOYΣ NIKEΦOPOY, Zeus Nikephoros seated left.
SC 1397a; Le Rider, Antioche 194-195; HGC 9, 619. 16.62g, 30mm, 1h.Nov 29, 2014

GREEK, Thraco-Macedonian tribes, Bisaltae, Mosses, AR drachm, c.470 BC.Thraco-Macedonian Tribes, Bisaltae, AR Drachm. Mosses, circa 470 BC.
Obverse: Horse and horseman, wearing petasos and holding two spears, standing right.
Reverse: MO-Î£-Î£-E-Î© around quadripartite square; all within incuse square.
Topalov -; HPM pl. XI, 20 = Traité pl. XLVI, 21; SNG ANS 1016 (Paeonia); Raymond pl. VI, b. 3.73g, 14mm, 7h.Nov 29, 2014

Byzantine, Justinian I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0178, Chi-Ro/AISP/TES, AE-16-nummi, Thessalonica,Justinian I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0178, Chi-Ro/AISP/TES, AE-16-nummi, Thessalonica,
avers: D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Large AISP, Chi-Ro above the large I, in exergue, mintmark TES.
exergue: -/-//TES, diameter: 20-23,5mm, weight: 5,94g, axis:6h,
mint: Thessalonica, date: A.D., ref: SB 0178, p-64
Q-001quadransNov 23, 2014

Roman Empire, MaximinusAR denarius. 236 AD. 3,28 grs. Laureate,draped,and cuirassed bust right. IMP MAXIMINUS PIUS AVG. / Salus enthroned left, feeding serpent rising from altar. SALVS AVGVSTI.
C. 85. RSC 85. RIC 14.

benitoNov 22, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximinus I. Thrax, (235-238 A.D.), RIC IV-II 007A, Rome, AR-Denarius, FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, #1065 Maximinus-I. Thrax, (235-238 A.D.), RIC IV-II 007A, Rome, AR-Denarius, FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, #1
avers:- IMP-MAXIMINVS-PIVS-AVG, Laureate, draped bust right, seen from behind.
revers:- FIDES-MI-LITVM, Fides standing left, a standard in each hand.
exerg: , diameter: 18,5-19,5mm, weight: 2,86g, axis: 0h,
mint: Rome, date: 235 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-II-7A, p-, RSC-7a,
Q-001quadransNov 22, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximinus I. Thrax, (235-238 A.D.), RIC IV-II 003, Rome, AR-Denarius, P M TR P II COS P P, Emperor standing front, #1065 Maximinus-I. Thrax, (235-238 A.D.), RIC IV-II 003, Rome, AR-Denarius, P M TR P II COS P P, Emperor standing front, #1
avers:- IMP-MAXIMINVS-PIVS-AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
revers:- P-M-TR-P-II-COS-P-P, Emperor standing front, head left, between two standards, raising right hand and holding long sceptre.
exerg: , diameter: 18-19mm, weight: 3,07g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 235 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-II-03, p-, C-55
Q-001quadransNov 22, 2014

Byzantine, Justin I. (518-527 A.D.), SB 0093, N/E//••, AE-Pentanummia, Nicomedia, B 002 Justin I. (518-527 A.D.), SB 0093, N/E//••, AE-Pentanummia, Nicomedia,
avers:- D N IVSTI NVS P AVG (Incomplete), Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
revers:- Large Chrisogram, N left E right.
exe: N/E//••, diameter: 13mm, weight: 2,01g, axis: 6h,
mint: Nicomedia, date: A.D., ref: SB 0093, p-49,
Q-0012 commentsquadransNov 18, 2014

PARTHIA/PERSIA, Achaemenid, AR Siglos, c.5th century B.C.Greeks Persia
Achaemenid AR Siglos 5th century v.u.Z. Av .: Persian archer in the running knee with bow to right , Rv .: Incusum , the Greeks called this Sigloi Toxotai = archer.
SNG Berry comp. 1446 type iv c.
5:49 g .1 commentsNov 04, 2014

Roman Empire, Philip I 244-249 A.D. Silver AntoninianusObverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: ANNONA AVGG; Annona standing, head left, holding grain in right hand,
with prow below; cornucopia in left hand.

23 mm 4.23 g. Rome mint 247 A.D. SRCV III 8923, RIC IV 29, RSC IV 32.James AndersonOct 30, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, PHILIP II AR Antoninianus of Rome, Struck A.D.248.Obverse: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II facing right, seen from behind.
Reverse: SAECVLARES AVGG. Goat walking left; in exergue, III (officina 3).
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 4.4gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC IV iii : 224
SCARCE

This coin is one of a series of coins struck by Philip I and Philip II in A.D.248 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Many of these coins depict the various animals, brought from all over the Empire, which were displayed in the arena during the games celebrating this event.

2 comments*AlexOct 27, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, PHILIP I AR Antoninianus of Rome, Struck A.D.248.Obverse: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I facing right, seen from behind.
Reverse: SAECVLARES AVGG. Cippus inscribed COS III.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 3.9gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC IV iii : 24c

This coin is one of a series of coins struck by Philip I in A.D.248 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Rome.

*AlexOct 27, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, PHILIP I AR Antoninianus of Rome, Struck A.D.248. Obverse: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I facing right, seen from behind.
Reverse: SAECVLARES AVGG. Antelope walking left; in exergue, VI (officina 6).
RIC IV iii : 21 | RSC IV : 189 | SRCV III : 8959
Diameter 22.3mm | Weight 3.347gms | Die axis: 6
EX FORVM COINS

This coin is one of a series of coins struck by Philip I in A.D.248 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Many of these coins depict the various animals, brought from all over the Empire, which were displayed in the arena during the games celebrating this event.

*AlexOct 27, 2014

Roman Empire, Constantius II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Nicomedia, RIC VIII 084, AE-2 Follis, Γ/-//SMNA, FELTEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing falling enemy,147 Constantius-II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Nicomedia, RIC VIII 084, AE-2 Follis, Γ/-//SMNA, FELTEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing falling enemy,
avers:- DN-CONSTAN-TIVS-PF-AVG, Cs1, D3, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
rever:- FEL-TEMP-RE-PARATIO, Soldier spearing falling enemy horseman who wears Phrygian helmet and is reaching backwards; shield on ground to right .
exergo: Γ/-//SMNA, diameter: 21,5-24mm, weight: 5,11g, axis: 6h,
mint: Nicomedia, date: 351-55 A.D., ref: RIC-VIII-084, p-478,
Q-0014 commentsquadransOct 25, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, T-2206, RIC V-I 216, Siscia, -/-//*T, CONCORDIA MILITVM, Emperor and Cocordia,106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, T-2206, RIC V-I 216, Siscia, -/-//*T, CONCORDIA MILITVM, Emperor and Cocordia,
avers:- IMP-C-AVRELIANVS-AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. (B1)
revers:- CONCORDIA-MILITVM, Emperor togate standing right, clasping the hand of Concordia standing left. (Emperor and Cocordia 1)
exerg: -/-//*T, diameter: 21mm, weight: 3,42g, axes: 0h,
mint: Siscia, iss-6, off-4, date: 272-73-A.D., ref: RIC-V-216-p-, T-2206 (Estiot),
Q-001

2 commentsquadransOct 06, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, T-2061, RIC V-I 220, Siscia, -/-//*T, FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated left on wheel,106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, T-2061, RIC V-I 220, Siscia, -/-//*T, FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated left on wheel,
avers:- IMP-AVRELIANVS-AVG, Radiated and cuirassed bust right. (B1)
revers:- FORTVNA-REDVX, Fortuna std l. on wheel, holding rudder in r. hand and cornucopiae in l. hand. (Fortuna 1b)
exerg: -/-//*T, diameter: mm, weight: g, axes: h,
mint: Siscia, off-3, iss-3, date: 271-272 A.D., ref: RIC V-I 220, T-2061 (Estiot),
Q-001

1 commentsquadransOct 06, 2014

GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great, AR Hemidrachm, Babylon, Price 3605KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). Hemidrachm. Babylon.
Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin.
Rev: AΛΕΞΑΔΡΟΥ.
Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre. Controls: monograms in left field and below throne.
Price 3605.Very fine 1.88 g.13 mm.Oct 06, 2014

PARTHIA/PERSIA, Achaemenid, Darius I, AR Siglos, 520-505 BC.PERSIA. Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darios I (Circa 520-505 BC). Siglos.
Obv: Half-length bust of Persian king or hero right, holding bow and arrows.
Rev: Incuse punch.
Carradice Type I.
5.24 g 15 mm.
Pecunem 23 lot 489 Oct 06, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Licinius I. (308-324 A.D.), Heraclea, RIC VII 015, -/-//HTE, AE-3 Follis, PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, Camp gate with tree turrets, R2!!132 Licinius-l. (308-324 A.D.), Heraclea, RIC VII 015, -/-//HTE, AE-3 Follis, PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, Camp gate with tree turrets, R2!!
avers:- IMP-LICI-NIVS-AVG, 2,J1l., Laureate, draped bust left, holding mappa and scepter on globe.
revers:- PROVIDEN-TIAE-AVGG, Camp gate with tree turrets, no dors, 7 layer of stones.
exergo: -/-//HTE, diameter: 19mm, weight: 3,59g, axis: 6h,
mint: Heraclea, 5th. off., date: 316-317 A.D., ref: RIC-VII-15, p544, R2!!
Q-0011 commentsquadransOct 05, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, T-2342, RIC V-I 244, Siscia, S//XXIVI, CONCORDIA MILITVM, Emperor and Cocordia clasping hand, #1106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, T-2342, RIC V-I 244, Siscia, S//XXIVI, CONCORDIA MILITVM, Emperor and Cocordia clasping hand, #1
avers:- IMP-C-AVRELIANVS-AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. (B1)
revers:- CONCORDIA-MILITVM, Emperor togate standing right, clasping the hand of Concordia standing left. (Emperor and Cocordia 1)
exerg: S//XXIVI, diameter: 22mm, weight: 4,60g, axes: 6h,
mint: Siscia, iss-8, off-6, date: 274 A.D., ref: T-2342 (Estiot), RIC V-I 244,
Q-001

2 commentsquadransOct 05, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 499, Ticinum, SALVS AVG, Bust-H, V/*//TXXI, Salus standing right,112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 499, Ticinum, SALVS AVG, Bust-H, V/*//TXXI, Salus standing right,
avers:- IMP-C-PROBVS-AVG, Bust of Probus left, radiate, wearing imperial mantle and holding eagle-tipped sceptre. (H)
revers:- SALVS-PVBLIC, Salus standing right, feeding serpent in arms.
exerg: V/*//TXXI, diameter: 21-22mm, weight: 3,27g, axes: 0h,
mint: Ticinum, 10th. emission, date: 282 A.D., ref: RIC-V-II-499, p-71,
Q-001
This coin is part of the EQVITI series ("V") of Ticinum.1 commentsquadransOct 05, 2014

Roman Empire, Caracalla 198-217, Denarius, 3.32g "IMP CAES M AVR ANTON AVG" Laureate, draped bust of Caracalla right.
"SECVRIT ORBIS" Securitas seated on a throne with cornucopiae and scepter.
RSC III 571b
2 commentspaul1888Sep 29, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Faustina I (Senior), Sestertius - RIC 1143Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right
Rev: IVNO S - C. Juno standing left holding patera and scepter
Size: 30 mm
Weight: 23,7 gr
Date: 141-161 AD
Ref: RIC III 1143 (Antoninus Pius), Cohen 210
Provenance: Collection of Karl Pollak, note: "Acquired from Rich. Ramisch on 24.09.1946 for 30 schillings"
vs1969Sep 24, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Anastasius, AV Solidus, 491-518Anastasius ( 491-518 ) , AV Solidus , 491-498 , Constantinople. Off . H. Right : B. three-quarters face , holding a spear and shield. Reverse: VICTORI -A AVCCCH / CONOB Victory standing left, holding a long cross. On the right, a star.
Ref .: Sear, 3; O.D. 3g ; M.I.B. 4 4,37gSep 22, 2014

Roman Empire, Iulia Paula ( 219-220 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-II 211, AR-Denarius, CONCORDIA, Concordia enthroned left, Scarce! #1057 Iulia Paula ( 219-220 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-II 211, AR-Denarius, CONCORDIA, Concordia enthroned left, Scarce! #1
avers: IVLIA PAVLA AVG, Draped bust right, hair braided in rows and tucked at the back of the neck.
reverse: CONCORDIA, Concordia enthroned left, and resting left elbow on the back of the throne, holding patera, star in left field.
exergue: */-//--, diameter: 17,5-18,2mm, weight: 2,38g, axis: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 219-220 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-II 211 (Elagabalus), p-45, RSC-6a, BMC 173-174, Sear , Scarce!,
Q-001quadransSep 21, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Licinius IAE follis. Aquileia, 317 AD. 3.50 grs. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. IMP LICINIUS PF AVG / Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and leaning on sceptre. IOVI CONSERVATORI. In exergue AQS.
RIC 6.7 commentsbenitoSep 03, 2014

Roman Empire, HadrianusType: Denarius
Date: 137
Metal: Silver
Mint: Roma
Weight: 3,32 g
Diameter: 17,5mm
Ric 267
Obverse: AVG COS III P P
Head of Hadrianus
Reverse: SAL-VS AVG
Salus (Health) standing right, holding patera in right hand and feeding a snake coiled around an altar1 commentsAug 31, 2014

Roman Empire, Aurelian, AE Antoninianus, RIC V, I 357Aurelian
Augustus, 270 – 275 A.D.

Coin: AE Antoninianus, Silvered

Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust facing right. Aegis on left shoulder.
Reverse: MARS INVICTVS, Mars, at left, holding a Spear with his left hand, being given the Globe, by Sol, at right, who holds a Whip with his left hand. Γ in the centre, XXI in exergue.

Weight: 3.69 g, Diameter: 20.6 x 20.8 x 1.4 mm, Die axis: 180°, Mint: Cyzicus, Reference: RIC V, I 357
Rated RareConstantine IVAug 16, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, CaracallaAE 29. Ancyra. ( Galatia ) AD 198-217. 17.04 g. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. AVT K M AVP ANTWNEINOC(NT & NE lig) / Octastyle temple façade. MHTP ( TP lig) OÎ O ANKVPAC. SNG France 2488 (same dies).1 commentsbenitoAug 16, 2014

Roman Empire, Vespasian Mars denariusVespasian AR Denarius. Rome, 77-78 A.D. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head right. / COS VIII, Mars standing facing, head left, holding spear and trophy. RIC 103; Cohen 125 6 commentsHolding_HistoryAug 04, 2014

Roman Empire, Domitian Minerva denariusDomitian AR Denarius. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, Laureate head right / IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing left with thunderbolt & spear, shield at foot. RIC 519 2 commentsHolding_HistoryAug 04, 2014

Byzantine, Justinian I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0205, ANNO/XXXI//NIK, AE-Dekanummia, Nikomedia, Justinian I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0205, ANNO/XXXI//NIK, AE-Dekanummia, Nikomedia,
avers: D N IVSTINI ANVS A(VG), Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Large I, "A/N/N/O" to left, cross above, regnal year "X/X/X/I" to right, in exergue, mintmark NIK.
exergue: ANNO/XXXI//NIK, diameter: 15,5mm, weight: 2,3g, axis:6h,
mint: Nikomedia, date: A.D., ref: SB 0205, p-68
Q-0011 commentsquadransJul 30, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Domitian & Domitia, Koinon of Thessaly, RPC 277.024 Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), AE-Diassarion (???), RPC 277, Koinon of Thessaly, ΔOMITIAN ΣEBAΣΣΣTHN, Diademed bust of Domitia right,
avers:- ΔOMITIANON KAIΣARA ΘEΣΣAΛOI, Laureate head of Domitian right.
revers:- ΔOMITIAN ΣEBAΣΣΣTHN, Diademed bust of Domitia right.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 20-20,5mm, weight: 8,21g, axis: 6h,
mint: Koinon of Thessaly, probably Larissa., date: 81-96 A.D., ref: RPC-277, Roger-88,
Q-0011 commentsquadransJul 30, 2014

Roman Empire, Faustina IIAR denarius. 161-175 AD. 3.60 gr. Draped bust right. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. / Fecunditas standing front,head right,resting on sceptre and holding infant in left hand FECVNDITAS. RIC 677. Cohen 99.

1 commentsbenitoJul 27, 2014

GREEK, Mysia, Kyzikos, Electrum Hemihekte (1/12 Stater) c.550-500 BC.Mysia, Kyzikos EL Hemihekte - 1/12 Stater. Circa 550-500 BC.
Obv: Dolphin left; tunny fish to left below
Rev: Quadripartite incuse square.
Von Fritze I 53; Greenwell 157; SNG von Aulock -; SNG France -; BMC 11-2; Boston MFA -; Jameson -. 1.31g, 7mm.
Roma Numismatics esale 10 lot 359

A very rare type only known as hektes and hemihektes, of which two denominations the hemihekte is the more difficult to find. None of this denomination on cng archives and the only hekte of this type sold on cng went for $3500 in 2011!Jul 26, 2014

GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great, AR Drachm, Babylon, c.324 - 323 B.C., Price 3604KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.02 g, 8h). Babylon mint. Struck under Stamenes or Archon, circa 324/3 BC.
Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; M in left field, monogram below throne.
Price 3604.
Jul 23, 2014

Roman Empire, Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 911, Cyzicus, SOLI INVICTO, Bust-H, -/-//B, Sol faceing in spred quadriga, 112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 911, Cyzicus, SOLI INVICTO, Bust-H, -/-//B, Sol faceing in spred quadriga,
avers:- IMP-C-M-AVR-PROBVS-P-F-AVG, Bust Type H, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.
revers:- SO-LI-N-VICT-O, Sol faceing in spred quadriga, rising right hand and holding whip in left hand. (No exergual line )
exergo: -/-//B, diameter: 22mm, weight: 3,73g, axis: 6h,
mint: Cyzicus, date: 276 A.D., ref: RIC-V-II-911, p118, 2nd emission,
Q-0011 commentsquadransJul 22, 2014

Roman Empire, Tacitus (275-276 A.D.), T-3899, RIC V-I 191corr, Serdica, AE-Antoninianus, CONSERVAT MILIT, A//KA, Bust-D1, Mars and Emperor, #1110 Tacitus (275-276 A.D.), T-3899, RIC V-I 191corr, Serdica, AE-Antoninianus, CONSERVAT MILIT, A//KA, Bust-D1, Mars and Emperor, #1
avers: IMP-C-M-CL-TACITVS-AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum (D1).
revers: CONSERVAT-MILIT, Mars in military dress stg. r., holding spear in l. hand, giving globe to Emperor stg. l., holding long sceptre in l. hand. (MarsEmp1).
exerg: A//KA, diameter: 22,5mm, weight:4,22g, axes: 0h,
mint: Serdica, issue-2., off-1., date: 276 A.D., ref: RIC-V-I-191corr., T-(Estiot)-3899, C-,
Q-001quadransJul 21, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Leo I, AE2, 457-474 ADObv: D N LEO PERPET AV. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SALVS RPVBLICA (sic). Leo standing right, left foot on captive, holding standard and globe; in exergue, CON.
LRBC 22541 commentsJul 18, 2014

Roman Republic, Anonymous, AR VictoriatusAnonymous, after 211 BC. Rome mint.
Obv.: Laureate head of Jupiter.
Rev.: Victory standing right, crowning trophy.
Crawford 53/1.

MinosJul 13, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Faustina II (Filia) (128-175 A.D.), AR-Denarius, RIC III 517c (Marc.Aur), Rome, VENVS, FAVSTINA AVG P II AVG FIL, #1038b Faustina (II) Filia (128-175 A.D.), AR-Denarius, RIC III 517c (Marc.Aur), Rome, VENVS, FAVSTINA AVG P II AVG FIL, #1
"Daughter of Antoninus Pius and Faustina Sr. and wife of Marcus Aurelius. She was also the mother of Commodus and Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus."
avers:- FAVSTINA-AVG-P-II-AVG-FIL, Draped bust right, showing Strack's coiffure a, with band of pearls in hair.
revers: VE-NVS, Venus standing left, holding apple and rudder, dolphin coiled around rudder.
exerg:-/-//--, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Rome, date: A.D., ref: RIC-III-RIC 517c, (Marcus Aurelius), Strack 495. BMCRE 1067. Cohen 266.
Q-001quadransJul 07, 2014

BYZANTINE, Manuel II Palaeologus, AR Stavraton, 1403-1425 ADManuel II Palaeologus AR Stavraton. Constantinople, AD 1403-1425.
Obv: Bust of Christ facing, lys and K monogram in fields.
Rev: Bust of emperor facing.
DOC 1402; Sear 2549. 7.08g, 25mm, 6h.
Rome Numismatics esale 9 lot 812Jun 28, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, CONSTANTINE I, AE3/4 AE3/4 SOLDIERS STANDARD RIC 108 ANTIOCH 16mm 1.69gAdrian WJun 27, 2014

ISLAMIC, Delhi Sultanate, Muhammed Bin Tughlaq, AV DinarDelhi Sultanate, Muhammed Bin Tughlaq, AV Dinar, 10.9g, In the name of Caliph al-Mustakfi, Daulatabad mint, AH 745 / 1345 AD, Ref: GG D-425

Obv: fi zaman al-imam al-mustakfi billah amir al-mu'minin abu' rabi sulaiman khallada allah khilafatahu
(In the time/reign of the Caliph al-Mustakfi billah, Commander of the Faithful, Father of the Victorious, May God Perpetuate his Kingdom)
Rev: duriba hadha al-dinar al-khalifati fi daulatabad shahr sana kham'sa wa arba'oun wa sa'bamia
(was struck this Dinar of the Caliphate in the city of Daulatabad in the year five and forty and seven hundred)

The coins Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (MBT) struck in the name of Abbasid caliphs of Egypt instead of his own name are called the Khilafat or Caliphate issues. Just as the Prophet is the viceregent of God and the Caliph is the viceregent of the Prophet, the monarch is viceregent of the Caliph. No Muslim king could hold the title of Sultan unless there be a covenant between him and the Caliph. The recognition of the supremacy of the Caliph was therefore paramount.

In AH 740 / 1339 AD ie the later part of his rule, MBTs reign was faltering with the Delhi Sultanate facing multiple rebellions across the country. In the south, MBT had lost control of the Deccan with both Vijayanagar Kingdom and Bahamani Sultanate established independent of Delhi Sultanate's control. Besides loss of territory and the fragmentation of the Sultanate, MBT was also struck with doubt about the legitimacy of his reign. MBT therefore sought out the whereabouts of the Caliph and did not rest content until he had made the discovery of the presence of the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mustakfi in exile at Cairo, and applied to him for royal investiture. However, unknown to MBT, the Caliph al-Mustakfi had died in that very same year ie AH 740. Meanwhile, anticipating such investiture and to reflect his subservience to the Caliph, MBT struck Gold Dinars in the name of Caliph al-Mustakfi Billah in AH 741. Four years after Caliph al-Mustakfi's death, when the new Caliph al-Hakim II’s envoy reached MBT conveying him with the Caliphal edict, robe of honour and conferring him the title of nasir amir al-mu'minin, MBT at once struck coins in the name of al-Hakim.

MBTs religious devotion to the Caliph and emotional behaviour towards the Caliph's envoys were so ludicurous as to call forth a contemptuous comment from the contemporary chronicler Ziyauddin Barani. So great was the faith of the Sultan in the Abbasid Khalifas, says he, that he would have sent all his treasures in Delhi to Egypt, had it not been for the fear of robbers. But the Sultan must have sent a substantial amount, because when Ghiyasuddin, who was only a descendant of the extinct Caliphal house of Baghdad, visited India, Muhammad's bounty knew no bounds. He gave him a million tanka's (400,000 dinars), the fief of Kanauj, and the fort of Siri, besides such valuable articles as gold and silver wares, pages and slave girls. One thousand dinars were given for head-wash, a bath-tub of gold, and three robes on which in place of knots or buttons there were pearls as large as big hazel nuts. If this was given to a scion of a house which had become defunct, how much more was sent to the living Caliph at Cairo can only be surmised.

As can be expected on Caliphate issues, great care and attention was taken in the style and design of these coins as these reflected the high reverence, esteem and devotion of MBT towards the Caliph. The calligraphy on the coin is exquisite and breath takingly beautiful. The date on the coin (AH 745) indicates this was the last year when Gold Dinar's were struck in the name of Caliph al-Mustakfi Billah as soon thereafter, following the arrival of Caliph's envoy and confirmation of death of Caliph al-Mustakfi, coins were struck in the name of the new Caliph, al-Hakim. Although the coin legend states the coin as a dinar, the weight standard is that of a tanka. The Gold Dinar's in the name of Caliph al-Mustakfi Billah were struck from only 2 mints - Daulatabad and Dehli, with Daulatabad issue classified as Rare by Goron & Goenka.
mitreshJun 25, 2014

INDIA, Satavahana Empire, Silver DrachmAncient India, Satavahana Empire, Vasithiputa Shiva Sri Pulumavi, 102-130 AD, Silver Drachm, 2.39g

1 commentsmitreshJun 25, 2014

GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Lysimachos (305-281 BC), AR Drachm, ThraceKINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 4.34 g, 1h). Ephesos mint. Struck 294-287 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; tripod to inner left, Greek Z in exergue. Thompson 170 var. (monogram); Müller –; CNG 75, lot 114 corr. = Gorny & Mosch 152, lot 1287 (same obv. die); Numismatica Genevensis SA VII, lot 165 = Gorny & Mosch 155, lot 59. Superb EF, toned.

This issue parallels Thompson 170, which has the tripod to the inner left and a monogram on the throne or in exergue. For a drachm of the present variety, with the Greek Z on the throne, see CNG E-199, lot 98 (struck from the same die as the present coin).1 commentsLeoJun 13, 2014

GREEK, ITALY, CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 380-325 BC. AR DiobolCALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 380-325 BC. AR Diobol (11mm, 1.19 g, 11h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet decorated with hippocamp / Herakles kneeling right, holding club, battling the Nemean Lion. Vlasto 1297 (this coin); HN Italy 911. VF, toned, obverse off center. Good metal.1 commentsLeoJun 13, 2014

Roman Republic, C. Mamilius C.f. Limetanus, 82 BCC. Mamilius C.f. Limetanus. Silver Denarius (3.81 g), 82 BC. Rome. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; behind, A above caduceus. Reverse : C MAMIL LIME(TA)N, Odysseus (Ulysses in Latin form) advancing right, holding staff and extending hand to his dog Argus, coming to greet him. Crawford 362/1; Sydenham 741; Mamilia 6.

The types on this coin allude to the moneyer's claim to descent from Telegonus, son of Ulysses/Odysseus and Circe, and hence from the god Mercury. When Odysseus returns home after twenty years disguised as a beggar and his old dog, who had been neglected, is the only one who recognizes him.

Jun 07, 2014

Greek, Caria, Islands off Caria, Rhodes, Hemidrachm3/4 Head of Helios/Rose in incuse Square with grapes. C. 175-150 BC, 1.42 gr.
SNG Fin.647VJun 07, 2014

Roman Republic, Anonymous AR Denarius, 210 BCObv: Helmeted head of Roma right; V behind
Rev: Dioscuri on horseback riding right1 commentsJun 07, 2014

Roman Republic, Saserna, AR Denarius, 48 BCJun 07, 2014

Roman Republic, C. Mal. Cf, AR Denarius, 118 BCHead of Roma right
Gallic warrior in biga rightJun 07, 2014

Roman Republic, P. Max, AR Denarius, 123 BCJun 07, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, T-3011, RIC V-I 361, Cyzicus, -/-//CB, ORIENS AVG, Sol and captive, R!106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, T-3011, RIC V-I 361, Cyzicus, -/-//CB, ORIENS AVG, Sol and captive, R!
avers:- IMP-AVRELIANVS-AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed, (B1).
revers:- ORIE-N-S-AVG, Sol standig left, with right hand raised and holding globe in left hand, right foot resting on a bound captive in oriental dress seated left. (Sol 2c)
exerg: -/-//CB, diameter: 22,5-24,5mm, weight: 3,85g, axes: 0h,
mint: Cyzicus, iss-8 ph-3, off-2, date: 273-274 A.D., ref: T-3011 (Estiot), RIC V-I 361, R,
Q-001quadransJun 01, 2014

Roman Empire, Crispus (316-326) Follis, Siscia (RIC VII-181)Obv: IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C
Laureate head right.
Rev: CAESARVM NOST RORVM around VOT / X in two lines in laurel wreath. Δ SIS mint mark with aureole.

1 commentsQuant.GeekJun 01, 2014

GREEK, Phoenicia, Arados 131-130 B.CPhoenicia, Arados 131-130 B.C

AE 20.75mm (Thickness 2.86mm), weight 6.32g, die axis = 1h (30 degrees), denomination B.

Obverse: Turreted head of Tyche right, braided ponytail, palm frond behind.

Reverse: Poseidon seated left on prow of galley left with (Ἀθηνᾶ Πρόμαχος) Athena figurehead, holding wreath in right, trident in left, Phoenician letters nun (N) and aleph (´) above, Aradian era date 129 with gimel (G) below.4 commentsAradosMay 19, 2014

Roman Empire, Julianus II. (360-363 A.D.), AE-3, RIC VIII 415, Siscia, -/-//palm-ASIS-palm, VOT/X/MVLT/XX in wreath, #1153 Julianus-II. (360-363 A.D.), AE-3, RIC VIII 415, Siscia, -/-//palm-ASIS-palm, VOT/X/MVLT/XX in wreath, #1
avers: - DN-FL-CL-IVLI-ANVS-PF-AVG-J8/A3L, Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
revers: - No legend, VOT/X/MVLT/XX in wreath.
exerg: -/-//palm-ASIS-palm, diameter: 19mm, weight: 3,12g, axis: 6h,
mint: Siscia, date: 361-363 A.D., ref: RIC-VIII 415, p-380,
Q-0011 commentsquadransMay 19, 2014

Roman Empire, PlotinaA REMARKABLE PLOTINA SESTERTIUS IN AN Untouched STATE for 1800 years.
This Sestertius was minted in c. 112 AD in honour of Pompeia PLOTINA, the wife of TRAJAN (emperor from 98 to 117). Maybe the finest examples of its type to survive from ancient times. www.petitioncrown.com5 commentsMay 18, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, PHILIP I AR Antoninianus of Rome, Struck A.D.248.Obverse: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I facing right, seen from behind.
Reverse: SAECVLVM NOVVM. Hexastyle temple containing seated statue of Roma.
Diameter: 21mm | Weight: 3.64gms | Die Axis: 7
RIC IV iii : 25b | Cohen : 198

This coin is one of a series of coins struck by Philip I in A.D.248 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Rome.

2 comments*AlexMay 05, 2014

Roman Empire, Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 165, Rome, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-F, -/-//R*Δ, Emperor riding left112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 165, Rome, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-F, -/-//R*Δ, Emperor riding left,
avers:- IMP-PRO-BVS-AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right.(F)
revers:- A-DVENT-V-S-PROBI-AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive.
exerg: -/-//R*Δ, diameter: 23,5mm, weight: 4,07g, axes: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 278 A.D., 3rd. emission, ref: RIC-V-II 165, p-35,
Q-0011 commentsquadransMay 03, 2014

Roman Empire, Vespasian, RIC 1559Vespasian. AD 69-79. Denarius, 18mm, 3.34g. Antioch mint. Struck AD 72-73.
O: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; laureate head of Vespasian right.
R: Vespasian in slow quadriga right, holding branch and scepter. RIC II 1559; RPC II 1931; RSC 643

The reverse commemorates Vespasian and Titus' Judaean triumph celebrated in Rome.

1 commentsNemonaterMay 02, 2014

Roman Empire, Tacitus (275-276 A.D.), T-3559, RIC V-I 095, Rome, AE-Antoninianus, VBERTAS AVG, -/-//XXIE, Bust-D2, Uberitas standing left, #1110 Tacitus (275-276 A.D.), T-3559, RIC V-I 095, Rome, AE-Antoninianus, VBERTAS AVG, -/-//XXIE, Bust-D2, Uberitas standing left, #1
avers:- IMP-C-M-CL-TACITVS-AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum, seen from rear. (D2)
revers:- VBERTAS-AVG, Uberitas standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in lleft hand. (Uberitas 1)
exerg: -/-//XXIE, diameter: 21,5-23mm, weight: 5,14g !!!, axes: 11h,
mint: Rome, 3rd.issue, 5th.off., date: 276 AD., ref: RIC-095, T-(Estiot)-3559, C-, LV 901,
Q-001quadransApr 18, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian RIC II 761 Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII
laureate head right
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P
Minerva walking right, brandishing spear in right hand,
holding shield on left arm
19.5mm 3.38gm OWL365Apr 10, 2014

Greek, Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III The Great, 336 - 323 B.C.Silver drachm, Price 2090A, ADM I 80 (same dies), VF, 4.214g, 16.0mm, 0o, Miletos mint, lifetime issue, c. 325 - 323 B.C.; obverse Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at neck, K on lion's jaw behind Herakles' ear; reverse ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ ( means " Of Alexander " in Ancient Greek ), Zeus seated left, legs uncrossed, right leg forward, feet on footstool, eagle in extended right, long scepter vertical behind in left, monogram before;

EX; FORVM Ancient Coins.
Lifetime Issue! Signed by the artist!(?) The K behind Herakles ear had traditionally been identified as the signature of the artist. Matt Kreuzer, however, believes the K (the Greek numeral 20) was used c. 325 B.C. to introduce the Attic drachm to Miletos by indicating either that 20 of these was equal to a gold stater, or that one of these drachm was equal to 20 of the 3 to 4 gram bronzes circulating at the time.
*With my sincere thank and appreciation , Photo and Description courtesy of FORVM Ancient Coins Staff.

From The Sam Mansourati Collection. 8 commentsSamApr 10, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius, 138-161 AD, RIC 95Antoninus Pius, 138-161 Denarius circa 140, AR 18mm., 3.12g.
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P Laureate head right.
Rev. T R POT COS III She-wolf in cave standing right, suckling the twins.
RIC 95. C 914.
Naville Auc 6 lot 1443 commentsApr 06, 2014

ROMAN REPUBLIC, Balbus, AR Denarius, 80 B.C.C. Naevius Balbus. Denarius serratus circa 80, AR 18.5mm., 3.94g.
Diademed head of Venus right; behind, S·C and before, X. Rev. Victory in prancing triga r.; in exergue, C·NAE·BALB.
Babelon Naevia 6. Sydenham 769. Crawford 382/1a.Apr 06, 2014

Roman Empire, Domitian.AR denarius. 92 AD. 3,18 grs. Laureate head right. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI / Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column,brandishing javelin and armed with shield. Owl at feet. IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P.
Old RIC 167a. New RIC 730. RSC 273. 2 commentsbenitoApr 04, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Crispus, RIC VII-125Obv: FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
laureate, draped & cuirassed bust left
Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT • X in wreath
TSÎ”VI in ex.
19mm 3.4gm OWL365Mar 30, 2014

GREEK, PHOENICIA, Sidon, Time of Baalshallim I-Ba'ana, c.425-402 BCPHOENICIA, Sidon, Time of Baalshallim I-Ba'ana, (c.B.C. 425-402), silver eighth shekel (0.75 g),
Obv. galley in front of three city towers, lion below.
Rev. King of Persia standing right, drawing bow, incuse head of Bes to left, incuse head of goat or ibex to right.
S.5933, Elayi & Elayi 362-448, Betlyon 9, BMC 14 [p.142].
CNG Electronic Auction 170, Aug. 8, 2007, (lot 122); Noble Sale 105 Lot 4073Mar 27, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Maxentius FollisObv: IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
laureate head right
Rev: AETE-RNITAS A-VG N,
The Dioscurs Castor and Pollux,standing facing each other,
each with star above, nude but chlamys hanging from shoulder,
leaning on sceptres & holding horses by bridles, she-wolf & twins between them
MOSTΔ in ex.
RIC VI : 16.
25mm 6.28gm

1 commentsOWL365Mar 25, 2014

GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great AR TetradrachmAmphipolis mint (315-294 BC).
Price 4811 commentsMinosMar 21, 2014

Roman Empire, PHILIP I THE ARAB (244-249). Antoninianus. Rome. PHILIP I THE ARAB (244–249). Antoninianus. Rome.
Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG.
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SAECVLARES AVGG / II.
She-wolf standing left, suckling twins Romulus and Remus.
RIC 15.
Ex Numismatik Lanz auction 40 (1987) Lot 783.
Weight: 5.5 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.

3 commentspaul1888Mar 21, 2014

ROMAN EMPIRE, Maxentius, Ae Follis, AD 306-312Maxentius (306-312), AE follis, 307, Aquileia.
Obverse: IMP C P F AVG MAXENTIVS the head. right.
Reverse: CONSERV VRB SUAE. Roma seated facing left in a tetrastyle temple, holding a scepter and globe; Maxentius standing facing right, holding scepter and stepping on captive. Wolf and twins on temple pediment; in exergue, AQS. RIC 113. 6.17 g
Jean Elsen auc 120 lot 320 2 commentsMar 17, 2014

GREEK, Phoenicia, Tyre, AR 1/16 shekel, 450-400 BCPhoenicia, TYRE, AR 1/16 Shekel, c.450-400 BC.
Obverse: Dolphin jumping right above the waves; above, Phoenician legend; below murex.
Reverse: Owl right, holding scepter and flail, appearing in relief within the hollow contours round the image.
Ref:. SNG Cop. 294; SNG Klein 725. 0.58g. Rare
Jean Elsen auc 120 lot 94 Mar 17, 2014

GREEK, Phoenicia, Arados, HGC 10, 88.AE 15, 3.51g, Phoenicia, Arados, 164/3 B.C. Obv: Zeus facing right. Rev: Triple-pointed ram of galley, inscription above, Aradian era date 96 (164/3 BC) below. Light green patina, XF. S 6001, B.M.C. 26.17, 111-12, Hoover HGC 10, 88 (C).

MolinariMar 16, 2014

GREEK, Phoenicia, Arados, Hoover HGC 10, 83.AE 20, Phoenicia, Arados, 92-93 AD. Obv: Radiate head of Helios facing right. Rev: ΑΡΑΔΙΩΝ with basket containing grapes, vine leaves, and two barely ears. Dark green patina with some hints of red, F. Lindgren III, 1346, B.M.C.347-9, Cop. 74.5.57, Hoover HGC 10, 83 (R3).MolinariMar 15, 2014

BYZANTINE, Justin II, AV solidus, A.D.565-578AV-Solidus, Constantinopolis, 6. Offizin; 4.42 g. Gepanzerte Büste v. v. mit Helm, Victoria auf Globus und Schild//Constantinopolis sitzt v. v. mit Zepter und Kreuzglobus.
DOC 4 e; Sear 345. Mar 14, 2014

ROMAN REPUBLIC, Anonymous AR denarius, 209-208 B.C.209-208 BC. AR Serrate Denarius.
Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind / Dioscuri on horseback riding right; wheel of six spokes below.
Crawford 79/1; Sydenham 519; RSC 20kk. Mar 13, 2014

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