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France. Provincial. Cahors. Bishopric. Anonymous AR DenierObverse: ✠:ЄPISCOPVS:, three crosses; staurogram above central cross
Reverse: ✠CATVRCENSIS, cross patée, three pellets in upper left quadrant
Size: 14mm
Weight: .60 gram
Mint: Cahors
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wileycMar 19, 2024
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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 L1Mar 19, 2024
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Julia Domna Denarius (MATER DEVM, RIC IV 564)JULIA DOMNA as Augusta, AD 193-211
AR Denarius (19.61mm, 3.10g, 6h)
Struck AD 198. Rome mint
Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust of Julia Domna right
Reverse: MATER DEVM, Cybele seated left on throne flanked by two lions, holding branch and resting on drum
References: RIC IV 564 (S), RCV 6593

A scarce type, lightly toned, with an attractive portrait.
CPKMar 19, 2024
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Domitian: Augustus 81-96 ADDomitian AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 81 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG
Reverse: TR P COS VII
Type: draped throne, back decorated with grain ears, lituus beneath the frame.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 2.82g; 18mm
RIC: RIC 3 Var (R).
Provenance: Ex. CNG E-Auction 557; Lot 974
Purchase: (part of lot of 8 ancient coins).

Translation: OB: Emperor Caesar Domitianus Augustus
Translation: REV: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul for the 7th time.
Notes: Group 1, first year variant denarius of Domitian. Appears to have lituus beneath frame which would separate from RIC 3.
1 commentsJustin L1Mar 19, 2024
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Quant.GeekMar 19, 2024
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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

3 commentsvindelicusMar 18, 2024
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1911 George V Coronation Silver MedalGreat Britain, George V (1910-36), Official Coronation Silver Medal, 1911, Coronation of George V commemorative, BHM 4022, Eimer 1922b, small size, EF, matt finish, attractively toned, plain edge, weight 12.7g (ASW 0.3777oz), composition 0.925 Ag, 0.075 Cu, diameter 30.7mm, thickness 1.0mm, die axis 0°, London mint, 1911; obverse GEORGE V CROWNED-JUNE 22 1911 arcing above around raised rim, crowned and mantled bust left, wearing Chain of the Garter, with globus cruciger atop ribbon to left, olive branch tied with ribbon behind, B.M raised below orb for engraver Bertram Mackennal, raised border surrounding; reverse QUEEN MARY-JUNE 22 1911 arcing above around raised rim, crowned and draped bust left, wearing pearl and diamond earring with 6-strand pearl choker and 5-strand pearl necklace, Royal Order of Victoria and Albert at breast with badge of the Royal Family Order of George V, ribbon at bottom left, rose branch tied with ribbon behind, B.M. raised at bottom right on ribbon loop for engraver Bertram Mackennal, raised border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Christopher Eimer (18 Mar 2024); £60.00.1 commentsSerendipityMar 18, 2024
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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, 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.
4 commentsDavid AthertonMar 18, 2024
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102a10. GratianAE2. Siscia mint. D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / REPARATIO REIPVB, Gratian standing front, looking left, holding Victory on globe and raising kneeling, turreted woman. Mintmark BSISC. 22 mm, 4.71 g. RIC 26a. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 442.lawrence cMar 18, 2024
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082a02a. Severus IISeverus II, as Caesar AD 305-306. Æ 1/4 Follis. FL VAL SEVERVS NOB C, laureate head right / GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark SIS. RIC VI Siscia 170a.. 19 mm, 2.36 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 399lawrence cMar 18, 2024
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030a32. ElagabalusAR Denarius. 221-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, bearded, draped bust right / INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG, Elagabalus standing left, holding patera sacrificing over altar and holding club upright, bull lying down behind altar. RIC 88. 17 mm, 2.73 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 350.lawrence cMar 18, 2024
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046d03. SaloninusBillon Antoninianus. Antioch or Samosata mint, AD 258-260. SALON VALERIANVS NOB CAES, radiate, draped bust right / SPES PVBLICA, Saloninus standing right, holding spear and receiving flower from Spes, standing left, raising hem of robe. No fieldmark. RIC V-1, 36. 21 mm, 3.42 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 379.lawrence cMar 18, 2024
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037b04. Otacilia SeveraMESOPOTAMIA, Nisibis. Æ 26. MAΡ ΩTAKIΛ CEOYHΡAN CEB, diademed draped bust right on crescent / IOV CEΠ KOΛΩ NECIBI MHT, tetrastyle shrine containing seated facing figure of the city goddess, ram leaping right above, river god swimming right below. BMC 27; Sear SGI 4065. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 234.lawrence cMar 18, 2024
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MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ 17mm (3.40 g). Laureate head right / Serpent drinking from tripod. Mouchmov 998.paul1888Mar 17, 2024
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Maximinus II SOL RIC VI 73bMaximinus II Daza, Nicomedia, AD 309-313, struck A.D. 312, 5g, 23.51mm, RIC VI 73B,
OBV: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate head of Maximinus II Daza right
REV: SOLI INVICTO, Sol standing left, wearing long robe, right hand raised, left hand holding head of Serapis; B in left field, SMN in exergue.
SRukkeMar 17, 2024
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Vijayanagar Empire: Achyutaraya (1565-1570) Æ 5 Jitals (MCSI 675-7; Ganesh 148)Dim: 21 mm, 16.39 g
Quant.GeekMar 17, 2024
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061b03. Tetricus IITetricus II, as Caesar AD 270-273. Æ Antoninianus. C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / COMES AVG, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC V-2, 224. 22 mm, 2.85 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 382lawrence cMar 17, 2024
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083a87. Constantine IConstantine I. Æ Follis. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 318. Constantine I, AE follis, Rome. 318 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI, Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe, right hand raised. T in wreath in left field. Mintmark: RS. RIC VII Rome 136, rated R2. 18 mm, 2.72 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 414.lawrence cMar 17, 2024
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119a. MarcianEastern Augustus 25 August 450 – 27 January 457

Without an heir to Theodosius, Marcian was selected by Pulcheria as the successor, and she married him. He was a 58 or 60 year old soldier and personal assistant to senior officials when selected. Reasonably successful reign.

Coin: AE4. 10mm, 1.25 g. Obv: DN MARCIANVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev: Monogram within wreath. Uncertain mint.
lawrence cMar 17, 2024
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091b. Poemenius (?) in the name of Constantius IIPoemenius was a Roman officer who seized control of Trier in 353 in support of Constantius II and in opposition to the usurper Magnentius. These coins with a Constantius II obverse and a Magnentius reverse are ascribed to this revolt. For details, see Walter C. Holt, EVIDENCE OF THE COINAGE OF POEMENIUS' REVOLT AT TRIER, American Journal of Numismatics (1989-) , 2003, Vol. 15 (2003), pp. 61-76.

Coin: Poemenius, in the name of Constantius II AD 337-361. Æ Centenionalis. Trier mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 353.Large Chi-Rho; A ω flanking; TRS. 25 mm, 6.01 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 432.
lawrence cMar 17, 2024
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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.
2 commentsCPKMar 16, 2024
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Spanish Mexico, 1798 8-reales v.1SPANISH MEXICO
AR 8 reales (40.00mm, 26.42g, 12h)
Dated 1798. Mexico City mint
Obverse: CAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of King Charles IV right
Reverse: · HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 8R · F · M ·, crowned shield with lions, castles, and three central Fleurs-de-Lis, flanked by pillars with banner
References: Numista 18852

A large, heavy silver coin with light toning.
CPKMar 16, 2024
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Ptolemy II Philadelphus Drachm (Zeus/eagles, CPE B241) v.1PTOLEMY II, 284-246 BC
AE Drachm (43.29mm, 72.67g, 1h)
Struck 266-261 BC. Egypt, Alexandria mint
Obverse: Horned head of Zeus Ammon right, wearing taenia with basileion
Reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ on l. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r.; two eagles with closed wings standing left on two thunderbolts; monograms between legs
References: CPE B241

Warm brown surfaces. A massive piece, over two and a half ounces of bronze.
CPKMar 16, 2024
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John Hyrcanus I Prutah (Inscription/cornucopiae, Hendin 6177) v.1HASMONEAN DYNASTY
John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 BC
AE Prutah (14.32mm, 2.05g, 12h)
Struck 134-104 BC. Jerusalem mint
Obverse: Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Yehonanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews" surrounded by wreath
Reverse: Two cornucopias splayed outward, adorned with ribbons, pomegranate or poppy between the horns
References: Hendin 6177

Excellent obverse with complete inscription. Off-center reverse. Light orange earthen patina.
Ex Forum Ancient Coins
CPKMar 16, 2024
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Herod Agrippa I Prutah (Canopy/barley, Hendin 6274) v.1HEROD AGRIPPA I, AD 41-44
AE Prutah (17.95mm, 2.43g, 1h)
Struck AD 41/2. Jerusalem mint
Obverse: ΒΑϹΙΛΕΩϹ ΑΓΡΙΠΑ around canopy
Reverse: L Ϛ, three heads of barley between two leaves
References: RPC I 4981, Hendin 6274

Dark bronze patina highlighted with earthen deposits. A decent specimen for the type.
1 commentsCPKMar 16, 2024
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C. Julius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, Sydenham 1073.C. Julius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, Rome.
Lifetime issue, February-March 44 BC.
Obv.: Wreathed head of Caesar r.; before, CAESAR; behind, DICT PERPETVO.
Rev.: Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre; at bottom of sceptre, shield; behind, P SEPVLLIVS; before, MACER.
Ref.: Crawford 480/10; Julia 48, Sepullia 3; Sydenham 1073.
18 mm/3.35 g.
Field find with uneven toning, some corrosion, traces of circulation and scratches. Otherwise fine-very fine.
Not in beautyful condition, but a wonderful piece of history.
1 commentsvindelicusMar 16, 2024
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132 - Probus - RIC 051 - Bust Type F (Lugdunum) (I)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– TEMPOR FELICI, Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopiae
Mint – Lugdunum (I in exe). Emission 4 Officina 1. Mid to Late A.D.277
Reference:– Cohen 713. Bastien -. RIC 51 Bust type F.

NOT LISTED IN BASTIEN.

3.27 gms, 21.72 mm. 0 degrees
maridvnvmMar 16, 2024
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Sicily, Akragas Hemidrachm (Eagle/crab, SNG ANS 1003-9) v.1SICILY, AKRAGAS
AR Hemidrachm (14.76mm, 1.86g, 2h)
Struck 420-406 BC
Obverse: Eagle facing left, standing on and tearing at hare
Reverse: Crab; below, fish swimming right
References: SNG ANS 1003-9

Well-centered strike with attractive toning.

The ancient city of Akragas came into being around 582 BC, as a colony founded by Greeks from Gela, a city about 40 miles to the east. The site was well-chosen, strategically located on a high plateau near the Hypsas and Acragas rivers and controlling a vast and rich agricultural area.
By the 5th century BC, Akragas had become the second-largest city on the island (behind Syracuse), with a population of perhaps 200,000 people, and had become a leader in the art and culture of the Classical period. Part of that artistic brilliance was manifested in the city’s coinage, which includes some of the most beautiful and recognized coins of the ancient world. This coin, though small, showcases that artistic talent with finely rendered naturalistic images of various creatures, notably the crab, which was the symbol of the ancient city.
1 commentsCPKMar 16, 2024
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Sicily, Syracuse AE (Kore/bull, CNS II 109/Ds95) v.1SICILY, SYRACUSE
Time of Agathokles, 317-289 BC
AE (15.51mm, 4.10g, 7h)
Struck 317-310 BC
Obverse: Head of Kore left; dolphin in front, ear of corn behind
Reverse: Bull butting left; monogram above, ΣΥPAKOΣIΩN in exergue
References: CNS II 109/Ds95

Dark glossy patina with mineral deposits.
CPKMar 16, 2024
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BCC M126 Hadrian? Atef Crown MinimaRoman Provincial
Hadrian? 117-138 CE
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint
AE Chalkous
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Atef Crown of Osiris, date
L IΔ? (year 14), across field.
10.75mm. 0.59gm. Axis: 270
This tiny coin is about 1/3 to 1/2 the weight
of a typical Alexandrian dichalkon, and is
nearly identical to Hamburger, Atiqot Vol.1,
(1954) #100. That coin is identified as an
imitation of Hamburger #99, a dichalkon
unlisted in BMC. For a similar reverse with
Atef Crown on the full-sized coin, see:
RPC III 4271 (Trajan, LIA, year 11).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
v-dromeMar 16, 2024
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Egypt, Alexandria Diobol (Claudius/Hippopotamus, cf. RPC I 5124) v.1EGYPT, ALEXANDRIA
Time of Claudius
AE Diobol (22.41mm, 5.79g, 1h)
Struck AD 41-46
Obverse: ΤΙ ΚΛΑV ΚΑΙ ϹƐΒΑϹ ΓƐΡΜΑ, laureate head of Claudius right, star to lower right
Reverse: ΑVΤΟΚΡΑ, hippopotamus standing right, [uncertain] date in exergue
cf. RPC I 5124

Worn surfaces with edge irregularity. A decent hippopotamus.
CPKMar 16, 2024
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Egypt, Alexandria Dichalkon (Claudius/Eagle, RPC I 5171) v.1EGYPT, ALEXANDRIA
Time of Claudius
AE Dichalkon (14.78mm, 1.50g, 12h)
Struck AD 45/6
Obverse: ΤΙΒ ΚΛΑV, laureate head of Claudius right
Reverse: L-Ϛ, eagle standing right
References: RPC Online, Vol. I, No. 5171.4 (this coin)
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com

Very rare. Smooth dark surfaces. Excellent condition for the type.
CPKMar 16, 2024
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Constantine I CONSERVATORES KART SVAE from Carthage
Constantine I
A.D. 307
24x25mm 6.3g
CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES; laureate head right
CONSERVATORES KART SVAE; Carthage standing facing, head left, holding fruits in both hands, within hexastyle temple
with plain pediment.
In ex. PKΔ
RIC VI Carthage 61
2 commentsVictor CMar 15, 2024
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The London Mint. CT 7.03.019; RIC VI -Constantine I BI Nummus. London, c. AD 311-312. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right. holding spear forwards in right hand and shield in left / COMITI AVGG NN, Sol standing left, chlamys falling from left shoulder, right hand holding up globe, left whip; star in right field, PLN in exergue. 4.25g, 21mm, 7h.

Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 28, 12th December 2023, Lot 4344.
Ex Dr Lars Ramskold Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 26, 8th July 2023, Lot 5146).

CT Rarity: RR (one of four known examples).
1 commentsPaulus JMar 15, 2024
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N246Roman Empire Coin. AR Denarius of Gordian III. Rome Mint. AD 241. OBV: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right / IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. REV: Draped Diana standing right, holding lighted torch in right hand / DIANA LVCIFERA. RIC IV Gordian III 127; RSC 69.

Ex-Joshua Benevento Collection, US (March 2023)
Ex-James Teofilak Collection, US (March 2024)
Sebastian H2Mar 15, 2024
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Domitian Quadrans (Rhinoceros, RIC II 250) v.1DOMITIAN, 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. This type recalls a rhinoceros which fought in the Colosseum during Domitian's reign; these coins were likely distributed as largesse to the crowds in attendance on that occasion.
1 commentsCPKMar 15, 2024
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Augustus Denarius (SIGNIS RECEPTIS, RIC I 86a) v.1AUGUSTUS, 27 BC - AD14
AR Denarius (19.05mm, 3.31g, 6h)
Struck 19 BC. Colonia Patricia mint
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right
Reverse: SIGNIS RECEPTIS, circular shield inscribed CL V, S-P/Q-R above and below; legionary eagle left, standard right
References: RIC I 86a, RCV 1633.

Well-centered obverse with a good portrait. From the Lt. Col. William Taylor McAninch Collection. (1906-1996)

The reverse of this coin commemorates Augustus's recovery of the standards lost to the Parthians by Crassus and Antony. Though Augustus accomplished this through diplomatic rather than military means, the Senate awarded him the Clipeus Virtutis - "Shield of Bravery" - in recognition of this accomplishment.
CPKMar 15, 2024
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Constantine I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG from ArlesConstantine I
A.D. 327
20x21mm 3.6g
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; laureate head right.
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above; S-F across fields.
In ex. ARLS
RIC VII Arles 309
1 commentsVictor CMar 15, 2024
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Great Britain Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Medal Commemorating the Wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897

Copper medal, Brown BHM 3613, Eimer 1813, Hardy 107, AT, scratches and marks, pendant loop attached, 28.58g, 38.1mm, 0o, Birmingham mint, after 1897; obverse ·:· HORATIO. VISCOUNT NELSON ·:·, uniformed bust facing slightly left, wearing tricorne decorated with diamond aigrette; BORN, 29th SEPTEMBER, 1758/DIED, 21st OCTOBER, 1805 / in two lines below, REG: No 311490 in small lettering along the bottom; reverse "FOUDROYANT," LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP., the HMS Foudroyant under sail left, COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 / LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 / WRECKED AT BLACK POOL / JUNE 16TH, 1897 in five lines below, MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP in small lettering along the bottom.; ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

Descriptive Write-Up and Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins

Per Wikipedia the Foudroyant was Lord Nelson’s flagship from June 6, 1799 until the end of June 1800.
3 commentsTracy AielloMar 15, 2024
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SANFORD DUNCAN TOKEN 1850-1859
Obverse: SANDFORD DUNCAN / 474 MAIN ST. / LOUISVILLE. Eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch
Reverse: IMPORTER / AND / JOBBER OF / SILKS and FANCY / DRY GOOD / 474 MAIN ST. / LOUISVILLE
3 commentsSkylerMar 14, 2024
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1.09 Constantine as Caesar: Antioch follis.Follis, ca 307, Antioch mint.
Obverse: FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAESAR / Laureate bust of Constantine.
Reverse: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI / Genius standing, chlamys over left shoulder & hanging low, pouring liquid from patera, holding cornucopiae. S in right field.
Mint mark: ANT:
9.21 gm., 27 mm.
PBCC #1086; unlisted in RIC and Sear.
1 commentsCallimachusMar 14, 2024
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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 B.C 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.
CPKMar 13, 2024
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Sicily, Syracuse AE (Athena/thunderbolt, Favorito 38a) v.1SICILY, SYRACUSE
Time of Agathokles, 317-289 BC
AE14 (14.22mm, 2.14g, 7h)
Struck 305-295 BC
Obverse: Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet
Reverse: ΣΥΡΑ-ΚΟΣΙΩΝ above and below winged thunderbolt
References: CNS 118, Favorito 38a (this coin illustrated)

Attractive green patina.

This coin is the illustrated plate coin in Emilo N. Favorito’s reference manual The Bronze Coinage of Ancient Syracuse, published in 1990 by the Society Historia Numorum. Notated as being from the collection of Favorito himself.
CPKMar 13, 2024
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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.
2 commentsLeoMar 13, 2024
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Apulia, Canusium. AR Obol, c. 300-250 BCAR. 0.41 g. 11.00 mm.
Obv. Amphora between cornucopiae and oinochoe.
Rev. Lyre; K to left, A to right.
HN Italy 657; SNG ANS 691.
Very rare and choice example. VF/Good VF.
Ex London Ancient Coins 26, 2013, 10.
LeoMar 13, 2024
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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.
4 commentsCPKMar 13, 2024
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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
1 commentsSRukkeMar 13, 2024
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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/438475
4 commentsDavid AthertonMar 13, 2024
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BCC M125 Trajan Isis CrownCaesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: Headress of Isis,
Date LI-Z? (regnal year 17)
14.0 mm. 1.26gm. Axis: 330 (11hr)
RPC III 4819; Emmett 710.17
Hamburger ---, not listed.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-dromeMar 13, 2024
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Tiberius Denarius (PONTIF MAXIM, RIC I 26) v.1TIBERIUS, AD 14-37
AR Denarius (18.61mm, 3.72g, 12h)
Struck AD 16-21. Lugdunum mint
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, female figure seated right, holding vertical scepter and branch, on chair with plain legs above double line
References: RIC I 26, RCV 1763

Old cabinet toning. Some corrosion pits on reverse. Fine portrait of Tiberius.
From the A.K. Collection.

This coin was published in the numismatic journal Money Trend (Jan. 2008 issue), in Dr. Wendelin Kellner's article "Ungewöhnliche und
irreguläre Römermünzen" (page 135, abb. 2)
2 commentsCPKMar 13, 2024
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Numerian Mars RIC Vb 388Numerian, Antoninianus, Lugdunum, 283 – 284 AD, Struck 284, 3.35g, 23mm, Cohen 21, RIC Vb 388. Bastien 561,
OBV: IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right
REV: MARS V-ICTOR, Mars walking right, holding trophy and spear
SCARCE
SRukkeMar 13, 2024
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Great Britain Lord 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.
4 commentsTracy AielloMar 12, 2024
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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
3 commentsEnodiaMar 12, 2024
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Trajan Sestertius (Victory raising trophy, RIC II 523) v.1TRAJAN, AD 98-117
AE Sestertius (34.59mm, 24.59g, 5h)
Struck AD 103-111. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan right, slight drapery on far shoulder
Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Victory, draped, stepping left holding palm in left hand and with right hand setting a trophy upright left; trophy has two oblong shields at base; S C in exergue
References: RIC II 523

Lightly toned orichalcum color.
2 commentsCPKMar 12, 2024
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DELHI SULTANATE, ALA' AL-DIN MUHAMMAD KHILJI Obverse: Legend in Persian: "Al-sultan al-a'zam /'ala al-dunya wa'l din / abu'l muzaffar muhammad shah /al-sultan."
Translation: The Sultan, the magnificent
excellence of the world and of faith
supreme conqueror, Muhammad Shah
the Sultan
Reverse: Margin (starting at 12 o'clock, from right to left): "Zarb Hazihi Al-Fizzat Bi-Hazrat Dehli Fi Sanat"
Legend in Persian: "Sikandar al-thani/ yamin al-khilafa/ nasir/ amir al-mu'minin"
Translation: This silver coin was struck at Hazrat Delhi
Second Alexander
defender
right hand of the caliphate
commander of the faithful
AH 695-715, 1296-1316 AD
SkylerMar 12, 2024
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Constantine I GLORIA PERPET from RomeConstantine I
A.D. 313
17mm 1.2g half follis
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; bare head right.
GLORIA PERPET; Two victories advancing right, both holding wreath and palm frond, standard between them
In ex. RQ
RIC VII Rome 14
1 commentsVictor CMar 12, 2024
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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.
3 commentsRon C2Mar 12, 2024
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 481Septimius Severus AR denarius

2.37g, 18.2mm, 180 degrees, Laodicea mint, 196-197 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 481. Cohen 288. BMCRE V 445.

O: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate head right.

R: LIBER AVG, Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia.

No examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.97.

Ex-Den of Antiquity Coins, 1 March 2024.
2 commentsRon C2Mar 12, 2024
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 240Septimius Severus AR denarius

3.11g, 19.0mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 210 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 240. Cohen 540. BMCRE V 18.

O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right.

R: P M TR P XVIII COS III P P, Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter, by him two children standing, one left and one right.

21 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.102.

Ex-Den of Antiquity Coins, 1 March 2024.
Ron C2Mar 12, 2024
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Obol - William X 1127-1137OBV: Four crosses; ✠ GLVILILMO translation -William
Rev: ✠ BVRDEGIILA; translation Bordeaux
Mint: Bordeaux
Date: 1127-1137
17mm, .63g
Obol
Roberts 4312; Boudeau 465
ex Allen Berman/2023
1 commentswileycMar 12, 2024
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Marcus Aurelius: Augustus 160-180 ADMarcus Aurelius AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 166 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
Reverse: TR P XX IMP IIII COS III
Type: Victory, naked, to waist, standing front, head right, holding palm, upright, in right hand and with left hand firing shield, inscribed VIC PAR, on palm tree right.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.00g; 18mm
RIC: RIC III-163
Provenance: Ex. Gert Boersema Ancient Coins (February 2024)

Translation: OB: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, conquerer of the Armenians and Parthians, Maximus (the greatest).
Translation: REV: Tribunicia Potestate for the 20th time, Emperor for the 4th time, Consul for the 3rd time.

Notes: Commemorates victory over the Parthians. The Roman-Parthian war raged from A.D. 161 to 166, when Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus successfully defeated the Parthian capital of Ctesiphon. This coin was struck in the final year of that war to commemorate their ultimate victory over the Parthians.

Although the Parthian empire was never taken by the Romans, this battle helped to end the grandeur of this eastern empire. There were several more battles between the Romans and Parthians along this same territory, but the Parthian empire eventually succumbed to the Sasanians in A.D. 228, thus ensuing another bloody rivalry between Rome and the east.
1 commentsJustin L1Mar 11, 2024
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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.
2 commentsEnodiaMar 11, 2024
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132 - Probus - RIC 119 - Bust Type C var. (Lugdunum) (D in right field)Obv:– IMP C PROBVS · P · F · AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre
Minted in Lugdunum (_ | D) Emission 9 Officina 4. January to August 282 A.D.
Reference:– Cohen 401. Bastien 431 (3 examples cited). RIC 119 Bust type C var (officina not listed in right field in RIC).

4.13 gms
maridvnvmMar 11, 2024
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141 - Diocletian - RIC VI Siscia 085aObv:– IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, Laureate bust right
Rev:– GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia
Minted in Siscia (B in right field, *SIS in exe) A.D. 295
References:– RIC VI Siscia 85a

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maridvnvmMar 11, 2024
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Abbasids, Tabaristan, Anonymous First Series, 781 ADObverse: Sasanian style bust right wearing mural crown, three pellets on breast, 'GDH PZWT' on left, 'NYWK' in outer left margin and 'PD' in outer right, star within crescent left, right and below in margin.
Reverse: Fire altar set on three steps and flanked by two attendants standing facing wearing mural crowns and holding scepters with ribbons, star either side of the flames, date on left and mint on right, alternating triple pellets and star within crescents in outer margin.
Silver Hemidrachm Dated PYE130
SkylerMar 11, 2024
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Abbasids, Tabaristan, Anonymous First Series 781ADObverse: Sasanian style bust right wearing mural crown, three pellets on breast, 'GDH PZWT' on left, 'NYWK' in outer left margin and 'PD' in outer right, star within crescent left, right and below in margin.
Reverse: Fire altar set on three steps and flanked by two attendants standing facing wearing mural crowns and holding scepters with ribbons, star either side of the flames, date on left and mint on right, alternating triple pellets and star within crescents in outer margin.
Silver Hemidrachm Dated PYE130
SkylerMar 11, 2024
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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.

3 commentsDavid AthertonMar 11, 2024
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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)
3 commentsCPKMar 11, 2024
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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.
7 commentsCPKMar 10, 2024
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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
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2 commentsv-dromeMar 10, 2024
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Chersonesos, Thrace, c. 386 - 338 B.C. Silver hemidrachm, Weber 2422; BMC Thrace p. 185, 43; McClean II 4071; HGC 3.2, 1437; SNG Cop -, Choice gVF, attractive neat style, toned, Cherronesos (Gallipoli peninsula) mint, weight 2.323g, maximum diameter 14.1mm, c. 386 - 338 B.C.; obverse lion forepart right, head turned back left, tongue protruding; reverse quadripartite incuse with alternating shallow and deeper sunken quarters, pellet and VE ligature in one sunken quarter (pellet mostly off flan), pellet and five-point star (pentagram) in the opposite sunken quarter. Coin & photography ex Forum Ancient Coins.

This example is unusually well centered on the obverse, which motivated me to purchase it. Overall I believe it is an attractive coin.
3 commentspaul1888Mar 10, 2024
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136 - Numerian - RIC 390 - Bust Type F var (Lugdunum) (//C)Obv:– IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– PACATO-R ORBIS, Emperor advancing right, holding shield and sword, captive, cowering beneath
Minted in Lugdunum (C in exe) Emission 9 Officina 3. Summer A.D. 284
Reference:– Cohen 41 (30 F). Bastien 618 (2 examples). RIC 390 Bust type F var (Officina).

The coin appears to be billon rather than silvered and is the ONLY occurence of this reverse type.

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maridvnvmMar 10, 2024
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132 - Probus - RIC 386 - Bust Type C (Ticinum) (VXXT)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– IOVI CONSERVAT, Emperor standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter standing left
Minted in Ticinum (VXXT in exe) Emission 2 Officina 5. A.D. 276
Reference:– RIC 386 Bust type C

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maridvnvmMar 10, 2024
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132 - Probus - RIC 911 - Bust Type H (Cyzicus) (B)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, bust left in imperial mantle, holding scepter surmounted by eagle
Rev:– SOLI INVICTO, Sol in a spread quadriga facing, radiate, cloak billowing out behind, raising right hand, holding whip in left (Sol always facing front for this emission)
Minted in Cyzicus (B in exe) Emission 2 Officina 2. end of A.D. 276 to begining of A.D. 277
Reference:– RIC 911 Bust type H

Ex - Philippe Gysen

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maridvnvmMar 10, 2024
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132 - Probus - RIC 170 - Bust type F (Rome)Obv:– PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding two ensigns
Minted in Rome (R Thunderbolt E in exe) Emission 6 Officina 5. A.D. 281
Reference:– RIC 170 Bust type F

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maridvnvmMar 10, 2024
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065 - Julia Domna denarius - RIC 610Obv:– IVLIA DOMNA AVG, Draped bust right
Rev:– MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia
Minted in Alexandria. A.D. 194
Ref:– BMCRE 329. RIC IV 610. RSC 144

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maridvnvmMar 10, 2024
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131 - Florian Antoninianus - RIC V part II Lugdunum 016Obv:– IMP C M AN FLORIANVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– VIRTVS AVGVSTI, Emperor advancing right, holding a shield and spear, treading down captive.
Minted in Lugdunum (IIII in exe) Emission 3 Officina 4, from September to October A.D. 276
Reference:– Cohen 107. Bastien 150. RIC 16 Bust type C

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maridvnvmMar 10, 2024
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064 - Septimius Severus denarius - RIC 029AObv:- L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP II, laureate head right
Rev:- VICT AVG TR P COS II P P, Victory walking left, holding wreath in right hand, palm in left
Minted in Rome. A.D. 194
Reference:- BMCRE P. 30 Note 61. RIC 29A (Rare). RSC 688a.

Weight 2.63g. Maximum diameter 18.36 mm. Die orientation 0 degrees
maridvnvmMar 10, 2024
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065 - Julia Domna denarius - RIC -Obv:– IVLIA DOMNA AVG, Draped bust right
Rev:– MONETAE AVG II COS, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 194
Reference(s) – RIC -; BMCRE -; RSC -.

One of the rare dated reverse series. The third known example, others in Paris and Vienna. Die match to the Paris example.

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2 commentsmaridvnvmMar 10, 2024
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160 - Constantine the Great - RIC VII Lugdunum 033Obv:– IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG, Laureate bust right
Rev:– SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI, Sol standing left holding globe in left and raising right
Minted in Lugdunum. TF in left field, * in right field; PLG in exe. A.D. 315-316
Reference:– RIC VII Lugdunum 33 (R3). Bastien XI 594 (16 examples cited)

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maridvnvmMar 10, 2024
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160 - Constantine the Great - RIC VII Lugdunum 004Obv:– IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– SOLI INV-I-C-TO COMITI, Sol standing left holding globe in left and raising right.
Minted in Lugdunum (S | F / PLC), A.D. 313-314
Reference:– RIC VII Lugdunum 4 (R1). Bastien XI 541 (54 examples cited)

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maridvnvmMar 10, 2024
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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.com
6 commentsCPKMar 10, 2024
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Sources 000011 Larissa Profile Left Double Headed Axe in Front, Jason’s Sandal RightBCD Thessaly II: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. The BCD Collection of the Coinage of Thessaly. Triton XV Auction. (3 January 2012, New York).
HGC 4: HGC: Hoover, Oliver D. Handbook of Coins of Northern and Central Greece, The Handbook of Greek Coinage Series, Vol. 4. Lancaster/London: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc, 2014.
Kagan, Jonathan. “The So Called Persian Weight Coins of Larissa.” Obolos 7: 79 - 86 (2004).
SNG Cop: Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, The Royal Collection of Coins and Medals, Danish National Museum: Thessaly - Illyricum, Vol. 11. Copenhagen: Einar Munksgaard, 1943.
Traité: Babelon, Ernest. Traité des Monnaies Grecques et Romaines: Tome Quatrième. Paris: Ernest Leroux, 1926.
Weber: Forrer, L. Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Greek Coins formed by Sir Hermann Weber: Volume II. London: Spink & Son, 1924.
Tracy AielloMar 10, 2024
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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.

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2 commentsTracy AielloMar 10, 2024
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BRITAIN, CONDER TOKEN 1794OBVERSE: (Admiral) EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE
REVERSE: Britannia seated. RULE BRITANNIA 1794
EDGE: PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL
SkylerMar 10, 2024
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EDINBURGH, CONDER TOKEN 1791OBVERSE: St. Andrew with his cross between thistles (with period). NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT. 1791
REVERSE: The Arms of Edinburgh (shield with Edinburgh castle walls, anchor and rope above), thistle wreath below. Lettering around, toothed border
EDGE: PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER.
SkylerMar 10, 2024
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Macedonia, Thessalonica AE (Divus Julius/Augustus, RPC I 1555) v.1MACEDONIA, THESSALONICA
Time of Augustus or later
AE (22.75mm, 7.08g, 7h)
Struck after 27 BC
Obverse: ΘΕΟϹ, bare head of Divus Julius Caesar right
Reverse: ΘΕϹϹΑΛΟ-ΝΙΚΕΩΝ, bare head of Augustus right
References: RPC I 1555

Well-struck and well-preserved with a dark patina. An unusually fine and lifelike bronze portrait of Julius Caesar.
1 commentsCPKMar 09, 2024
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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.
1 commentsCPKMar 09, 2024
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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)
1 commentsCPKMar 09, 2024
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Achaea. Elis, Elis. Septimius Severus AE18.Peloponnesus.
Obv. - ΛCEPCEBHP.. Septimius Severus laureate, head rt.
Rev. - HΛEIWΝ Zeus standing rt. holding eagle in left hand and throwing lightning bolt with rt.
ancientoneMar 09, 2024
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