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1887 Victoria Jubilee Head Shield Silver SixpenceGreat Britain, Victoria (1837-1901), Silver Sixpence, 1887, Bull 3266 R3, ESC 1752C, Davies 1153 (Dies 2+A), SCWC KM 759, Friedberg 392, MCE 1409, SCBC 3928, Withdrawn Type, R/V variety, UNC, bright mint lustre, some light surface marks, edge milled, weight 2.8276g (ASW 0.0841oz), composition 0.925 Ag, 0.075 Cu, diameter 19.3mm, thickness 1.0mm, die axis 0°, London mint, 1887; obverse VICTORIA DEI GRATIA-BRITT: REGINA F: D: (Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith), with R/V in VICTORIA, Jubilee tall, crowned, veiled and draped bust left, wearing double pearl drop earring with 13-pearl necklace, Ribbon and Star of the Garter at breast with badge of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India, small J.E.B. raised below shoulder truncation for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, toothed border surrounding; reverse crowned quartered shield of Arms of the United Kingdom bearing three lions passant guardant for England, lion rampant for Scotland and eight-stringed harp for Ireland, within Order of the Garter inscribed with French motto HONI ✿ SOIT ✿ QUI-MAL ✿ Y ✿ PENSE ✿ ✿ ✿ (Shame on him who thinks evil of it), 18-87 in exergue either side of strap-end, engraved by Jean Baptiste Merlen, toothed border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex KB Coins (5 Feb 2024); extremely rare; £237.50.SerendipityFeb 08, 2024
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1887 Victoria Jubilee Head Shield Silver SixpenceGreat Britain, Victoria (1837-1901), Silver Sixpence, 1887, Bull 3265 R3, ESC 1752A, Davies 1152 (Dies 2+A), SCWC KM 759, Friedberg 392, MCE 1409, SCBC 3928, Withdrawn Type, R/I variety, UNC-gEF, bright mint lustre, some light surface marks, edge milled, weight 2.8276g (ASW 0.0841oz), composition 0.925 Ag, 0.075 Cu, diameter 19.3mm, thickness 1.0mm, die axis 0°, London mint, 1887; obverse VICTORIA DEI GRATIA-BRITT: REGINA F: D: (Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith), with R/I in VICTORIA, Jubilee tall, crowned, veiled and draped bust left, wearing double pearl drop earring with 13-pearl necklace, Ribbon and Star of the Garter at breast with badge of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India, small J.E.B. raised below shoulder truncation for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, toothed border surrounding; reverse crowned quartered shield of Arms of the United Kingdom bearing three lions passant guardant for England, lion rampant for Scotland and eight-stringed harp for Ireland, within Order of the Garter inscribed with French motto HONI ✿ SOIT ✿ QUI-MAL ✿ Y ✿ PENSE ✿ ✿ ✿ (Shame on him who thinks evil of it), 18-87 in exergue either side of strap-end, engraved by Jean Baptiste Merlen, toothed border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Rare Coins & Tokens (5 Feb 2024); extremely rare; £60.00.SerendipityFeb 08, 2024
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1887 Victoria Jubilee Head Shield Silver SixpenceGreat Britain, Victoria (1837-1901), Silver Sixpence, 1887, Bull 3264, ESC 1752, Davies 1151 (Dies 2+A), SCWC KM 759, Friedberg 392, MCE 1409, SCBC 3928, Withdrawn Type, aUNC, bright mint lustre, some light surface marks, edge milled, weight 2.8276g (ASW 0.0841oz), composition 0.925 Ag, 0.075 Cu, diameter 19.3mm, thickness 1.0mm, die axis 0°, London mint, 1887; obverse VICTORIA DEI GRATIA-BRITT: REGINA F: D: (Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith), Jubilee tall, crowned, veiled and draped bust left, wearing double pearl drop earring with 13-pearl necklace, Ribbon and Star of the Garter at breast with badge of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India, small J.E.B. raised below shoulder truncation for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, toothed border surrounding; reverse crowned quartered shield of Arms of the United Kingdom bearing three lions passant guardant for England, lion rampant for Scotland and eight-stringed harp for Ireland, within Order of the Garter inscribed with French motto HONI ✿ SOIT ✿ QUI-MAL ✿ Y ✿ PENSE ✿ ✿ ✿ (Shame on him who thinks evil of it), 18-87 in exergue either side of strap-end, engraved by Jean Baptiste Merlen, toothed border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Saltford Coins (17 Jun 2023); £25.00.SerendipityFeb 08, 2024
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Sicily, Syracuse, Agathocles (317-289 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, struck c.310-305 BC.
Obv/ Head of nymph Arethusa facing left, her hair wreathed with grain, wearing a triple-pendant earring and a pearl necklace, three dolphins swimming around, NK below neck.
Rev/ ΣYPAKOΣIΩN (in exergue); charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron (goad) in his right hand and the reins on his left, driving a fast quadriga left, triskeles above, AI monogram in exergue off flan.paul1888Feb 07, 2024
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Valens (A.D. 364-378)AE Follis, A.D. 364-367, Siscia, 18.1mm, 2.75g, 180°, RIC IX 5b.2
Obv: DN VALENS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM. Valens advancing right, dragging captive and holding labarum; •BSISC in ex.
Marti VltoriFeb 07, 2024
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RPC 1406 VespasianÆ19, 6.57g
Cotiaeum (Phrygia) mint, Tiberius Claudius Varus magistrate
Obv: ΚΟΤΙΑΕΙΣ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΝ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΑ; Head of Vespasian, laureate, l.
Rev: ΕΠΙ ΤΙ ΚΛΑ ΟΥΑΡΟΥ; Zeus (?) stg. l., with hand raised
RPC 1406 (1 spec.).
Acquired from Ken Dorney, December 2023.
Cotiaeum fleetingly produced brass coins during the Flavian period under Vespasian and Domitian. Most varieties are fairly rare, known only from one or two specimens. This undated Zeus standing type was struck by the magistrate Tiberius Claudius Varus. Only one specimen of this Zeus type with left portrait is cited by RPC in the core collections.David AthertonFeb 07, 2024
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2012 Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Gold Proof Sovereign NGC PF70 UCAMGreat Britain, Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Diamond Jubilee Gold Proof Sovereign, 2012, 60th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II commemorative, SCWC KM 1207, Marsh 336, SCBC SC8, one-year type, NGC PF-70 ULTRA CAMEO (6381401-003), edge milled, weight 7.9881g (AGW 0.2355oz), composition 0.917 Au, 0.083 Cu, diameter 22.05mm, thickness 1.52mm, die axis 0°, Royal mint, 2012; obverse ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA-REGINA · FID · DEF (Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith), fourth crowned head right, IRB raised below truncation for engraver Ian Rank-Broadley, toothed border surrounding; reverse reworked St. George on horseback to right, armoured and helmeted, with visor open, looking down left, lancing dragon's head downward to left, 2012 arcing outwardly left, PJD (Paul Day) monogram below horse's raised right forehoof, raised border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Chards (6 Nov 2022); £1,500.00.SerendipityFeb 06, 2024
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BCC RGP65 Hadrian Antioch MinimaHadrian 117-138 CE
Antioch ad Orontes, Syria
AE "Chalkous" or "Uncia"
Obv: No legend. Laureate and
cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right,
with paludamentum.
Rev: SC, within wreath in ex. Z
9.25mm. 1.03gm. Axis:120 (4hr)
RPC III 3711
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
These tiny coins are frequently found
along the beach near the ancient city
of Caesarea Maritima and are generally
presumed to be official issues of the mint
at Antioch, though some believe they may
have been minted at Rome for use in the East.v-dromeFeb 06, 2024
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N223Greek Coin. AE Litra of Agathokles. Syracuse Mint. 208/7 BC. OBV: Diademed head of Herakles right with bow to left / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. REV: Lion standing right, raising foreleg with club above and race torch in exergue. CNS 151 (O8/R50); BAR Issue 24; HGC 2, 1465 (Fourth Democracy).
El Medina Collection
CNG Electronic Auction 479 (21 October 2020), Lot 25
Ex-Luca Muratori Collection, Italy (February 2024)Sebastian H2Feb 05, 2024
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RIC 281Quinarius, 112-114
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P
Laur. r., dr. l. s.
Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Victory walking r. holding wreath and palm.
1.42g, 15mm
RIC 281, Woytek 440d (5 known, this coin illustrated); King 61j (this coin)
From the Quietus Collection. Ex Michael Kelly Collection (Roma XVII, 28 March 2019), lot 743; Rüdiger Krause Collection (Morton & Eden, 18 April 2002), lot 77; Helbing [59] (31 January 1930), lot 415.klausklageFeb 05, 2024
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RIC 187Denarius, 103-111
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P
Laur. r., aegis.
Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Pax seated l., holding branch and sceptre; at her feet, a kneeling Dacian.
3.59g, 18mm
RIC 187, Woytek 220 Type 1-e (only this coin known and illustrated)
Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG 61, 25 Sept. 2002, 1761.klausklageFeb 05, 2024
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RIC 147BDenarius, 103-111
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P
Laur. r., dr.
Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Trophy with one round and two hexagonal shields; at base, a sword, two javelins and two shields.
3.27g, 20mm
RIC 147B, Woytek 268 Type 2-f (2 specimen)klausklageFeb 05, 2024
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RIC 348 var.Denarius, 114-117
Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC
Laur. r., aegis and balteus
Rev: P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R
Genius standing l., holding patera and ears of corn.
3.23g, 18mm
RIC 348 var., Woytek 518t+ (10 specimen)klausklageFeb 05, 2024
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RIC 0182 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 23.86g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., with aegis
Rev: PAX AVGVSTI; S C in field; Pax stg. l., with branch and cornucopiae
RIC 182 (R3, this coin). BMC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 9. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex CNG E93, 7 July 2004, lot 83.
A unique Pax variety with aegis portrait. This is the RIC reference coin and an obverse die match with BMC 567 (RIC 200, R3). The rarity of this unique aegis variety indicates the mint was phasing out the more elaborate portrait designs at this point in time.David AthertonFeb 05, 2024
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Leo V and Constantine. 813-820 AD.AR Miliaresion (2.09 gm). Constantinople mint. IhSUS XRISTUS nICA, cross potent on three steps single or triple border / +LEOn/S CONSTAn/TInE ECQE[U]/bASILIS RO/MAIOn in five lines. DOC III 4; BN 2-5; SB 1628.BritanikusFeb 04, 2024
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Justin II. 565-578. AV Solidus .Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 567-578. Helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding crowning Victory on globus and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif / Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding scepter and globus cruciger; I//CONOB. DOC 4i; MIBE 5; SB 345.BritanikusFeb 04, 2024
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Thrace, Mesembria.
Thrace, Mesembria. Circa 4th-3rd Century BC.
Crested Corinthian helmet facing / Spoked wheel in which MESABritanikusFeb 04, 2024
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Pub. Crepusius. 82 BC. AR Denarius17.5mm, 3.76 g
Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right, scepter over shoulder; lizard(?) below chin
Horseman galloping right, hurling spear; control number to left.
Crawford 361/1a; Sydenham 738a var. (letter behind on obv.); Crepusia 1bBen V.Feb 04, 2024
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Euboea Histiaea TetrobolAR Tetrobol 2.30g. 15mm.
3rd Century-146 B.C.
Head of Maenad (the Nymph Histiaea) right, wearing vine wreath, necklace, and earrings.
Histiaea seated r., holding stylis and sail, on prow; legend around; trident below.
ISTI-AIEWN
HGC 4, 1524; cf. SNG Copenhagen 517-529Ben V.Feb 04, 2024
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Hadrian: Augustus 117-138 ADHadrian AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 130 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Left
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
Reverse: ROMVLO CONDITORI
Type:Romulus walking right, holding spear and trophy.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.38g; 18mm
RIC: RIC II-3, 1425
Provenance: Ex. eBay (Witteric Coins-January 2024), Ex. Roma numismatics E-sale 74 (August 20, 2020); Lot 900, Ex. Collection of a Yorkshire Gentleman, with collectors ticket.
Translation: OB: Hadrianus Augustus Consul III Pater Patriae, for Hadrian Augustus, Consul for the III time, Father of the country.
Translation: REV: Romulus the founder of Rome.
Notes: Less common Left facing bust. Justin L1Feb 03, 2024
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2024THIS YEAR'S WINNER
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Regnal year closeclose up of regnal yearmaridvnvmFeb 03, 2024
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2024-P Australian 2oz Gold Lunar DragonAustralia, Elizabeth II (1952-2022), 2oz Gold Dragon, 200 Dollars, 2024-P, Lunar Series III: Year of the Dragon commemorative, UNC, edge milled, weight 62.42g (AGW 2oz), composition 0.9999 Ag, diameter 40.9mm, thickness 3.8mm, die axis 0°, Perth mint, 2024; obverse ELIZABETH II 1952 – 2022 • AUSTRALIA arcing above and • 2oz 9999 Au 200 DOLLARS • arcing below around inner linear circle, sixth crowned, draped and uncouped bust right, JC raised on shoulder to left for engraver Jody Clark, two-tone matt background and polished relief, raised border surrounding; reverse 龍 (Dragon)/DRAGON/2024 in three lines above right, S-shaped five-clawed Imperial serpentine dragon flying right, tail upturned to left, with stylised waves below and swirling fog in background, P (micro-engraved laser mint mark) on dragon's ear, P125 (anniversary mint mark) to left behind dragon, IJ (Ing Ing Jong) monogram on wave below dragon's lower right talon, two-tone matt background and polished relief, raised border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Chards (30 Jan 2024); £3,416.05.SerendipityFeb 03, 2024
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Vespasian "Judea Capta": Augustus 69-79 ADDenomination: AR Denarius
Year: 69-70 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse: No Legend
Type: Female personification of Judea seated right, hands tied before trophy of captured arms, IVDAEA in exergue.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 18mm
RIC: RIC II, 15
Translation: OB: Emperor Caesar Vespasianus Augustus
Notes: Part of the Judea Capta series of coins. Commemorating the Fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the temple at the hands of Titus in 70 AD.
Justin L1Feb 03, 2024
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005a10. ClaudiusNicaea, Bithynia. Ae. Pasidienus Firmus, proconsul. 20mm, 4.36 g. Obv: ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΟΣ. Bare head right. Rev: ΠΑΣΙΔΙΗΝΟΣ ΦΙΡΜΟΣ ΠΑΤΡΩΝ ΠΟ / ΑΝΘΥΠΑΤΟΣ. Legend around ΝΕΙΚ monogram. RPC I 2048; BMC 12. Naumann Auction 130, lot 366lawrence cFeb 02, 2024
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084b06. Licinius IIAE3. 318-320 AD. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, laureate, mantled bust right, holding globe, sceptre and mappa / PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, campgate with three turrets and no door, Δ to right. Mintmark SMHΓ. RIC VII Heraclea 49lawrence cFeb 02, 2024
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105a04. Magnus MaximusAE4. Arles as Constantina. DN MAG MAXI_MVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right / SPES ROMANORVM, campgate , star above. Mintmark [?]CON. RIC IX Arles 29alawrence cFeb 02, 2024
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006a10. Nero (?) or Britannicus (?)Smyrna, Ionia. AE17. 3.84 g. ΖΜΥ(Ρ), Bust right. ΕΠΙ ΦΙΛΙΣΤΟΥ ΕΙΚΑΔΙΟΣ; Nike, right, with trophy over shoulder. RPC 2476 identifies this as Nero (?). Klose XXXI identifies this as Britannicus.lawrence cFeb 02, 2024
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049a04. MacrianusBITHYNIA. Nicaea. AE 23mm, 6.82 g. Obv: TI ΦOVΛ IOV MAKPIANOC CEB. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: APICTΩΝ MEΓ NIKAIEΩN. View of city walls in shape of octagon, seen from aerial perspective; arched central gateways above and below. RG 868. RIC Volume: X №: — (unassigned; ID 74614). Numismatic Naumann Auc 136, lot 333lawrence cFeb 02, 2024
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Philip ArabAv. IMP MIVL PHILIPPVS AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rv. VOTIS / DECENNA / LIBVS
in three lines within laurel wreath
RIC 53A, 3,91g , Rom - Extremely rare. -
Ex Leu Numismatik AG Web-Auction 28 Lot 4168 12/09/2023, ex. Dr. Gernot Heinrich collection PriscusFeb 02, 2024
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Vespasian "Judea Capta": Augustus 69-79 ADVespasian AR Denarius, 19-18 BCE
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 21 Dec 69-early 70 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse: No Legend
Type: Judaea or Jewess seated right on ground at foot of palm tree behind her, her hands bound behind and tied to the tree, IVDAEA in exergue.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 2.63g; 18mm
RIC: RIC II-1, 4
Provenance: Ex. Forvm Ancient Coins (January 2024).
Translation: OB: Emperor Caesar Vespasianus Augustus
Notes: Rare. Part of the Judea Capta series of coins. Commemorating the Fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the temple at the hands of Titus in 70 AD.
Justin L1Feb 02, 2024
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BCC RGP64 Hadrian Antioch MinimaHadrian 117-138 CE
Antioch ad Orontes, Syria
AE "Chalkous" or "Uncia"
Obv: No legend. Laureate and
cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right,
with paludamentum.
Rev: SC, within wreath in ex. Γ
Very worn, with red and black patina.
10.0mm. 0.69gm. Axis:300 (10hr)
RPC III 3707
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
These tiny coins are frequently found
along the beach near the ancient city
of Caesarea Maritima and are generally
presumed to be official issues of the mint
at Antioch, though some believe they may
have been minted at Rome for use in the East.v-dromeFeb 02, 2024
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BCC RGP63 Hadrian Antioch MinimaHadrian 117-138 CE
Antioch ad Orontes, Syria
AE Chalkous
Obv: No legend. Laureate and
cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right,
with paludamentum.
Rev: SC, within laurel wreath,
beneath: no letter.
9.5mm 0.97 gm. Axis:150 (5hr)
RPC III 3704
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeFeb 01, 2024
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Constantine I SAPIENTIA PRINCIPIS from RomeConstantine I
A.D. 313
14mm 1.1gm
quarter follis
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; bare head right.
SAPIENTIA PRINCIPIS; Altar with owl, spear across altar, shield to left and helmet to right.
in ex. RS
RIC VII Rome 16
https://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/pacis/
Victor CFeb 01, 2024
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Aelius: Caesar 136-137 ADLucius Aelius AR Denarius; minted under Hadrian
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 136-137 AD
Bust: Bare head right
Obverse: L AELIVS CAESAR
Reverse: TR POT COS II
Type: Pietas standing left, sacrificing over alter and holding scepter.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures:
RIC: RIC 439a (II, Hadrian)
Provenance: Aeternitas Numismatics (eBay); March 2020
Translation: Lucius Aelius Caesar
Translation: REV: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul II; Holder of trubunician power and consul for the 2nd time.
Notes: Pietas was often depicted as goddess on the reverse of Roman Imperial coins, with women of the imperial family on the obverse, as an appropriate virtue to be attributed to them.
Justin L1Feb 01, 2024
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Plotina: Wife of Trajan b. ca. 70-d. ca 121 ADPlotina AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 112-117 AD
Bust: Diademed, draped bust right
Obverse: PLOTINA AVG IMP TRAIANI
Reverse: CAES AVG GERMA DAC COS VI PP
Type: Vesta seated left, holding palladium and scepter.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 2.86g; 18.5mm
RIC: RIC 730 (II, Trajan)
Provenance: Ex CGB (9/2023)
Translation: OB: Plotina Augustus Imperator Trajan/ Augusta Plotina, Emperor Trajan
Translation: Rev: Caesar Augustus Germanicus Dacicus Consul VI Pater Patriae; Roughly: Caesar Augustus, conquerer of the Germans and Dacians, Consul of the people for the 6th time, father of the country.
Notes: Wife of Trajan. Vesta is Roman goddess of hearth, home, and family. The palladium (image of Athena) in greek mythology was a wooden statue that fell from the sky and was kept in Troy-would keep the city safe.
Justin L1Feb 01, 2024
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RIC 1562 Titus denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Palm tree; to left, Titus standing right with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to right, Judaea mourning seated right.
Antioch; 72-3 CE
2.73g
RIC 1562 (C)
EX-Numismatik Naumann GmbH Auction 136 lot 519
This coin was described by the auction house as a Limes (unofficial) coin. However, this coin is indeed solid silver with a heavy dark toning and encrustations, as can be seen on the reverse. The double strike obverse, Ad Marco scoop on the reverse and being a double die match to the Sneh coin make this an official coin from Antioch. Interestingly, the Antioch version is more common than the Rome mint issue. One which I am happy to add to my collection. I may try to remove the encrustation from the palm tree and back of Judaea.Jay GT4Jan 31, 2024
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Nero: Augustus 54-68 ADNero AR Denarius, 50-51 AD
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 64-68 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: No Legend
Type: Salus seated left, holding patera
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 18.5mm, 3.44 g, 6h
RIC: RIC 1, 60
Provenance: Ex CNG coin shop January 2023; EX CNG Feature Auction 117; Lot 500 (May 19-20, 2021); Ex San Vicente Collection
Translation: OB: Nero Caesar Avgvstvs; Nero Caesar Augustus
Translation: Rev: Salvs; Salus
Notes: Salus in roman religion is the goddess of safety and religion. A patera is a broad, shallow dish used in ancient Rome for pouring libations.
Justin L1Jan 31, 2024
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Claudius I: Augustus 41-54 ADClaudius I AR Denarius, 50-51 AD
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 50-51 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TR P X IMP PP
Reverse: No Legend
Type: Oak Wreath, SPQR / PP / OB CS within
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.9g
RIC: RIC 1, 54
Provenance: Original Skin Coins (December 2023), Ex Kuenker
Translation: OB: Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestate X Emperor Pater Pontifex. Tiberius Claudius Caesar, emperor, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 10th time, supreme commander, and father of the nation.
Transaltion: Rev: Senatus Populus Que Romanus Pater Patriae Ob Cives Servatos. The Senate and the roman people to the father of the nation, the savior of the citizens.
Notes: The reverse of this...denarius depicts the Corona Civica or “Civic Crown,” the second highest military decoration of the Republic, which took the form of a chaplet of oak leaves woven into a wreath. It was awarded to a citizen who had saved the lives of his fellow citizens by defeating or slaying an enemy of the state. The recipient was required to wear the wreath at any public gathering. Julius Caesar won the award for his actions during the Siege of Mytilene in 81 BC, which gained him immediate entry into the Senate. Augustus was voted the honor by the Senate for ending the destructive Roman civil wars. Caligula was granted the honor for “saving” Rome from the tyranny of Tiberius. Ironically, Claudius was bestowed the Corona Civica for saving Rome from the tyranny of Caligula-From CNGJustin L1Jan 31, 2024
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Hadrian Denarius, RIC 332Hadrian denarius.
Rome mint, 134-138
Obv.: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: COS III, Roma seated right on cuirass, holding sceptre and parazonium.
RIC 332. RSC 338.
18 mm/3.30 g.
Very fine.
Ex Kölner Münzkabinett 14 (1974) Lot 155.vindelicusJan 31, 2024
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Nerva Denarius RIC 31Nerva Denarius. Rome mint, 97 AD
Obv.:IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II COS III P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre.
18 mm/3.41 g
RIC 31, RSC 117, Coh. 85
Very fine.
Ex Kölner Münzkabinett Auction 22 (1977), Lot 224.vindelicusJan 31, 2024
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Vitellius: Augustus 69 ADVitellius AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 69 AD
Bust: Bare head right
Obverse: A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP
Reverse: CONCORDIA P R
Type: Concordia seated to left, holding patter and cornucopia.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.19g; 19mm
References: RIC 1, 66.
Provenance: Ex. Roma Numismatics E-Sale 116 (January 18th, 2024); Lot 749.
Ex. Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG; Ex collection of a Hanseatic "Römerfreund", Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 341, 1 October 2020, lot 5826;
Previously acquired from Münzhandlung Gilles Blançon, 1994.
Justin L1Jan 31, 2024
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RIC 331 Domitian as Caesar [Titus]Æ Sestertius, 18.64g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: S C in field; Minerva adv. r., with spear and shield
RIC 331 (R2). BMC -. BNC 241.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 138. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Lanz eBay, 18 July 2009.
A sestertius struck for Domitian as Caesar under Titus featuring his patron deity Minerva. DIVI VESP F tells us the coin was struck after Vespasian's deification. The date of Vespasian's consecratio is dated by the epigraphic evidence sometime between 8 September 79 and 29 May 80. Nathan T. Elkins has proposed that the opening games of the Colosseum were in honour of Vespasian's deification. If so, this sestertius could not have been struck much earlier than June 80. This Minerva reverse from 'Group 3' is very rare. It is missing from the BM with a footnote in the catalogue (BMC 233) that doubts its existence!David AthertonJan 31, 2024
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Tancred (1101-1112) Crusader States AntiochCrusader States, Antioch (Principality). Tancred, as Regent (1101-1112) Æ Follis (3.43g, 21mm, 6h). ⧾ KE BOHΘH TΩ ΔOVΛOΩ TANKPI, bust of Tancred facing, bareheaded and holding sword / Cross pommetée, fleuronnée at base; in quarters, IC-XC across upper quarters, NI-KA across lower quarters. Metcalf, Crusades 1995, 63-70; Malloy, Coins of the Crusader States 4a.
Overstruck on previous issue
One of the main protagonists of the 1st Crusade. An interesting note, these Norman Crusaders from France were actually the sons and grandsons of Vikings.
Victor CJan 30, 2024
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Constantius I GENIO POPVLI ROMANI from Trier...British campaign commemorationConstantius I
A.D. 296- 297
Ӕ follis 24x27mm 7.1g
CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES; laureate head right, H under bust.
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, right holding patera, left cornucopiae; B in left, Γ in right.
In ex. TR
RIC VI Trier 214a
This coin from Trier has an H under the bust for the family members of Hercules-- Maximianus and Constantius. RIC says it was issued when "Constantius' British campaign was successfully concluded" This is his campaign against Carausius and Allectus. It also commemorates the beginning of the campaign of Maximianus against the Quinquegentiani in North Africa.
Victor CJan 30, 2024
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Tiberius: Augustus 14-37 ADTiberius AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 16 AD
Bust: Laureate head right
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: TR POT XVII
Type: Tiberius, laureate and cloaked, standing in quadriga right, holding laurel-branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left; all four horses heads turned right; IMP VII in exergue.
Mint: Lugdunum (Lyon France).
Weight & Measures: 3.81g; 18mm
References: RIC 1, 4
Provenance: Ex CNG Triton XXVII-6 (18 January, 2024); Lot 6017.
Translation: OB: Tiberius Caesar Divi Augustus filius Augustus; for Tiberius Caesar Son of God and Supreme Commander.
Translation: Rev: Tribunicia Potestate XVII; Imperator VII; for Tribune of the people for the 17th time, and Emperor for the 7th.
Notes: The reverse commemorates Tiberius' German triumph of 13 BC; the same type had already been struck for him as Caesar under Augustus. A Quadriga is a four-horse chariot. This Tiberius Denarius is while not uncommon is less frequently seen than the “Tribute penny.” NGC graded VF, Strike 4/5, Surface 5/5.Justin L1Jan 30, 2024
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001j. Octavian001j. Octavian
Great-nephew of Julius Caesar, who named him as heir in his will. Octavian used this de facto legitimacy to maneuver for power. In 43 BC he, Mark Antony and Marcus Lepidus formed the Second Triumvirate to defeat the assassins of Caesar. The Triumvirate began proscriptions in which over 2,000 (mostly wealthy) Romans were branded as traitors, deprived of their property, and either executed or driven into exile. This served both to eliminate enemies, and to fill the coffers of the three. Following their victory at the Battle of Philippi (42 BC), the Triumvirate divided the Roman Republic among themselves and ruled as de facto dictators. The Triumvirate collapsed, and Octavian and Antony eventually fell into all-out war. Primarily due to the military leadership of Agrippa, Octavian won the war, with the decisive victory at Actium in 31 BC. Although Octavian made displays of personal bravery on several occasions, he demonstrated little aptitude for generalship. Octavian then consolidated his power in Rome. A note on naming: he was born Gaius Octavius; after Julius Caesar's death, Octavian insisted on being called Caesar. It was primarily his opponents who continued to call him Octavian. It is now primarily a matter of convenience to use the name Octavian for him in the pre-Augustus period prior to 27 BC.
Coin: Summer 37 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.68 g, 12h). Mint in southern or central Italy. Bare head right, wearing beard / Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, guttus, and lituus. Crawford 538/1; CRI 312; Sydenham 1334; RSC 91; RBW 1826. From the Kalevala Collection. Ex Bacchus Collection (Heritage 61175, 25 October 2020), lot 97135. CNG Triton XXVII – Session 5, Lot 5665 (17 Jan 2024)lawrence cJan 29, 2024
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048c04. Valerian JuniorAntioch, Billon antoninianus, VALERIANVS NOBIL. CAES, Radiate, draped bust right / FIDES MILITVM, Legionary eagle between two standards. RIC 46A Antioch; Sear 10730.lawrence cJan 29, 2024
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Maximinus II IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG N N from SisciaMaximinus II
A.D. 313
Ӕ follis 23mm 3.2g
IMP MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right.
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN, Jupiter standing l., chlamys across l. shoulder, leaning on sceptre and holding Victory on globe in r. hand; eagle with wreath to l. on ground; in r. field Γ.
in ex. SIS
RIC VI Siscia 234b
Ex. SALTON Collection with 1950’s holder
Victor CJan 29, 2024
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Obv: لا اله الا / الله و حده / لا شريك له
Obv Outer Margin: بسم الله ضرب هذا الدرهم بمدينة الزهرا سنة ثمان و خمسين و ثلث مئة
Rev: الامام الحكم / امير المؤمنين / المستنصر بالله / عامر
Rev Outer Margin: محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون Quant.GeekJan 28, 2024
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BCC CM49 Severus Alexander SPQRRoman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Severus Alexander 222-235 C.E.
Obv:[IMP C SEVER] ALEXAND
Laureate, draped? bust right.
Rev: [C I F A FC CAE] METROPO
Eagle standing facing, head left,
supporting wreath inscribed SPQR.
AE 21.5mm. 8.13gm. Axis:180
Kadman 97v. (med. denomination).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 28, 2024
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RPC 2708 DomitianÆ Drachm, 21.63g
Alexandria mint, 94-95 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΘƐΟΥ ΥΙΟϹ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: Triumphal arch; date LΙΔ
RPC 2708 (6 spec.). Emmett 257.14. Dattari-Savio 542-3.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 505. Ex Shimmer, 1986, lot 118.
'He erected so many and such huge vaulted passage-ways and arches in the various regions of the city, adorned with chariots and triumphal emblems, that on one of them someone wrote in Greek: "enough!" '- Suetonius, Life of Domitian, 13.2.
Thus we begin with a pun. Some nameless wag scrawled ARCI on one of Domitian’s many arches, punning on the similarity between arcus (‘arch’) and the Greek arkei (‘enough’). Suetonius thought it clever enough to pass it along in his Life of Domitian. Domitian was a builder and he did indeed erect many arches throughout the city of Rome and the wider empire. This remarkable drachm struck at Alexandria for Domitian features a grandiose triple-span triumphal arch. The exact location of the structure is unknown. Some scholars have argued it represents a local Alexandrian arch (Price-Trell 1977, Vogt 1924, Handler 1971). F. Kleiner on the other hand convincingly proposes it to be a triumphal arch erected in Rome commemorating Domitian's victory over the Germanic Chatti. That it's a triumphal arch is fairly sound. The rooftop central figure of the emperor driving a triumphal quadriga pulled by six horses, flanked by twin trophies with defeated captives makes it fairly clear the arch was erected with a triumph in mind. The type first appeared on Alexandrian tetradrachms in 86, just a few years after the victory over the Chatti making a connection to that triumph very appealing. How accurate is the depiction? We simply do not know. Quite possibly the Alexandrian engravers based the composition on generic stock triumphal types, perhaps augmented by written descriptions, paintings, or sketches. The arch did not survive antiquity but is replicated on drachms of Trajan and Hadrian, likely repurposed for their own needs (whether it was located in Rome or Alexandria) and seemingly escaped damnatio memoriae destruction. Luckily, the coins survive to give us an idea of what this impressive monument may have looked like.David AthertonJan 28, 2024
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Great Seljuq: Tughril Beg (1038-1063) AV Dinar, Nishapur, AH439 (Album 1665)Obv: القائم / لا اله الا / الله وحده / لا شريك له / بامر الله (al-Qā’im, there is no god but God alone, He has no associate, bi-Amr Allāh)
Obv Inner Margin: بسم الله ضرب هذا الدينار بنيسابور سنة تسعة و ثلاثين و أربعمائة (in the name of God, this dinar struck in Naysabur in the year 438)
Obv Outer Margin: لله الامر من قبل و من بعد و يومئذ يفرح المؤمنون (With God is the decision, in the past and in the future: on that day shall the Believers rejoice)
Rev: لله / محمد رسول الله / السلطان المعظم / شاهانشاه / ظغرلبك ابو طا / لب (For God, Muḥammad is the messenger of God, the Holy Sultan, Shāhānshāh Tugril Beg)
Rev Outer Margin: محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله و لو كره المشركون (Muḥammad is the messenger of God, who has sent him with guidance and the religion of truth that he may prevail over all religion, even if the polytheists hate it])
Dim: 3.28g
Quant.GeekJan 28, 2024
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Gordianus I Africanus SestertiusObv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian I right.
Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVGG S C, Providentia standing left, leaning on column, holding wand over globe at her feet, and cornucopia.
Mint: Rome, 238 AD.
29mm 18.54g
RIC 9; BMC 5; Cohen 6.
Provenance:
Ex Peus Nachfolger, Auction 405, Frankfurt 2011, lot 2647.
Ex Künker, Auction 397, 15th November 2023, lot 2803.
Gordian I was born around 157 AD and grew up into a respected Roman family. Under Maximinus I he was proconsul in the province of Africa. When a rebellion of the nobility broke out in 238 AD due to the expropriation of their estates ordered by Maximinus, the 80-year-old Gordian I - after the murder of the procurator - was made emperor by the patricians in Carthage against his will called out.
His son, Gordian II, was made co-regent. An embassy then set off for Rome to declare Maximinus I an enemy of the people and to have the two Gordiani legitimized. The Senate could only agree. However, the governor of Mauritania, Capellianus, who was a supporter of Maximinius I, sent a legion to Carthage to defeat the Gordiani. Gordian II fell in the battle, whereupon his father took his own life.kcJan 27, 2024
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BCC RGP62 Hadrian Antioch MinimaHadrian 117-138 CE
Antioch ad Orontes, Syria
AE Chalkous
Obv: No legend. Laureate and
cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right,
with paludamentum.
Rev: SC, within wreath in ex. Γ
8.75mm 1.12gm. Axis:0 (12hr)
RPC III 3707
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
Also listed as BCC M10 (minima collection).
These tiny coins are found quite
commonly at Caesarea Maritima and
are generally presumed to be official issues
of the mint of Antioch.v-dromeJan 27, 2024
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Constans as Junior GLORIA EXERCITVS from HeracleaConstans
A.D. 333- 336
18mm 2.7g
CONSTANS IVN NOB C; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
GLORIA EXERCITVS; Two soldiers helmeted, stg. facing one another, reversed spear in outer hands, inner hands on shields resting on the ground; between them two standards.
in ex. SMHB✶
RIC VII Heraclea 139
This first issue for Constans from Heraclea mistakenly has IVN (Junior) in the obverse legend.
Victor CJan 27, 2024
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Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 460-443 BC. AR Nomos7,83 gm.
Phalantos seated l. on dolphin, holding file in r. hand, shrimp below.
Rev. TAPAΣ Taras seated to l. holding spindle and staff.
Vlasto 201. Flan large. Rare.
Good very fine.LeoJan 27, 2024
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Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 455-450 BC. AR Nomos7,34 gm.
Taras rode a dolphin to the right, holding an octopus in his right hand, and below was a scallop.
R/Taras œ kiste sat on the left, with his right arm extended, holding a stick, and his left arm behind him holding a stick.
Vlasto 175, HGC 753.
Old cleaning marks and metal fitting marks. Extremely rare.LeoJan 27, 2024
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Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 390-385 BC. AR Nomos19.5mm, 7.76 g, 12h
Nude youth, shield on arm, on horse standing left; tiny Λ below.
Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin left; tiny tiny H on dolphin, P below.
Fischer-Bossert Group 30, 440 (V194/R335); Vlasto 376 (same dies); HN Italy 869; SNG ANS 899 (same dies); SNG Lockett 156 (same dies).
Deeply toned, slightly off center on reverse. VF.LeoJan 27, 2024
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AE Aes Grave As: 217-215 BCAE Aes Grave As; Semilibral weight standard
Denomination: Aes Grave As
Year: 217-215 BC
Obverse: Bearded Head of Janus (without mark of value on obv.)
Reverse: Prow of Galley Left.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: ~105g (Semilibral standard ca. 132g).
References: Sear 572, CR-38/1, CRR 89, ICC 63.
Provenance: Ex Stacks Bowers Galleries (January 2024 NYINC Auction); Lot 55206.
Notes: Janus (/ˈdʒeɪnəs/ JAY-nəs; Latin: Ianvs [ˈi̯aːnʊs]) is the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. The “Prow” series (Reverse) was not a commemoration of a specific event but more a general assertion of mastery over the Mediterranean Sea and subsequent trade. Justin L1Jan 27, 2024
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Trajan SestertiusObv. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate and draped bust right.
Rev. IMPERATOR VIIII S C, The army saluting Trajan "imperator" for the ninth time; Trajan sits right on platform, extending right hand and attended by two standing officers, while a lictor shouldering fasces stands right before platform; the army is represented by (a) three soldiers standing left, all wearing helmets and holding shields, the first two raising their right arms to acclaim Trajan and the third holding a horse by the bridle and (b) the heads and standards of two standard-bearers, unhelmeted, visible in a second row above the heads of the soldiers and the horse in the front row.
Mint: Rome, 114/116 AD.
34mm 29.67g
BMC 1019; Coh. 178; MIR 549 v; RIC 658.
Provenance:
Ex Künker, Auction 382, lot 417.
Ex Lanz, Auction 109, lot 409.
Trajan extended the Empire's borders to their greatest limit. After two major campaigns (AD 101-103 and 105-106), he incorporated Dacia as a Roman province. In AD 114, in consequence of the installation of a Parthian puppet on the throne of Armenia, Trajan annexed the area as another Roman province and then extended operations into Mesopotamia. The reverse of this coin depicts Trajan's acclamation by the troops as imperator for the eighth time, which occurred with the fall of the city of Singara in AD 115 during the campaigns on the eastern frontier (CNG).
After major victories, the army saluted the emperor "imperator" ("commander"), entitling him to celebrate a triumph in Rome if the Senate decreed one. This sestertius of Trajan, a similar sestertius with IMPERATOR VIII, and a similar aureus with IMPERATOR VII, are the only Roman coins to depict such a salutation. These three acclamations commemorated the first three victories of Trajan's Parthian war, IMP VII being accorded for his conquest of Armenia in 114, IMP VIII and VIIII for the first two victories of his second campaign in 115.kcJan 27, 2024
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Michael VII: 1071-1078 ADMichael VII AV Histamenon Nomisma
Denomination: Gold Histamenon Nomisma
Year: 1071-1078
Obverse: Jesus Christ bust facing, raising hand and holding Bible.
Reverse: Crowned facing bust of Michael, holding labarum and globus cruciger; pellet on shaft.
Mint: Constantinople
Weight & Measures: 4.35g
References: Sear 1868
Provenance: Ex Stacks Bowers Galleries (January 2024 NYINC Auction); Lot 55394
Notes: Tooling marks noted around rims. Justin L1Jan 27, 2024
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Justin I: Augustus 491-518 ADJustin I Gold Solidus
Denomination: Gold Solidus
Year: circa AD 518-519
Bust: Pearl-Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.
Obverse: D N IVSTINVS P P AVC
Reverse:VICTORIA AVCCC A
Type: Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram; star in left field, CONOB in exergue.
Mint: Constantinople
Weight & Measures: 4.48g; 21mm
References: Sear 55; MIBE 2; DOC 1
Provenance: Ex Roma Numismatics XXIX (November 2023); Lot 622; Ex Leu Numismatik AG; Ex Nea Rhome Collection, formed in early 2000’s.
Translation: OB: Dominus Noster Justinus Pater Patriae Augustus; for Our Lord Justin, Father of the Country, and Supreme Commander.
Translation: Rev: Victoria Augustus ??
Notes: The staurogram combines the Greek letters tau-rho to stand in for parts of the Greek words for “cross” (stauros) and “crucify” (stauroō) in Bodmer papyrus P75. Staurograms serve as the earliest images of Jesus on the cross, predating other Christian crucifixion imagery by 200 years.
Justin L1Jan 27, 2024
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Phillip II - Sear Greece 6698cfPhilip II
Obv: Head of Apollo right, wearing a tainia
Rev: ΦIΛIΠΠO (dot) Y, youth on horseback prancing left, lion head below
Size: 5.32 gram. 16x18 mm
Mint: Uncertain mint in Macedonia 359-336 BC
Ids: HGC 3, 885, Sear Greece 6698cficksterJan 26, 2024
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Oil Lamp #5Late Roman/Early Byzantine
c. 5th century AD
90.5 mm (l)
(3.56")
Description:
Mold-made, discus decorated with relief pattern, lug handle, red clay body with light deposits.KamnaskiresJan 26, 2024
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Provincial, Thouria, Messenia, AE21, ΦOYRIATωNAE21
AE
Roman Provincial: Thouria, Messenia
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
21.00mm 3.63gr 1h
O: ΛOY CεΠ Cε-OYHPOC Π[εP]; Laureate head, right; beaded border.
R: ΦOY-RI-ATωN; Athena standing left, holding patera in right hand, spear in left hand; beaded border.
Exergue: Λ, left field; A, right field.
Mionnet Supplement IV, 60; Numismatik Naumann Auction 116, May, 2022, lot 575.
Nummitra Auctions/Kamil Igras Auction 12, Lot 170.
12/26/23 1/25/24Nicholas ZJan 26, 2024
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Provincial, Seleukeia ad Calycadnum, Cilicia, AE29, CεΛεYKεON KAΛYKAΔNOCAE29
AE
Roman Provincial: Seleukeia ad Calycadnum, Cilicia
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
29.00mm 11.45gr 1h
O: AYTOKP KAICAP [CεΠTI] CεOYHPO CεBA;
R: CεΛεYKε-O-N KAΛYKAΔNOC; Athena standing left, holding shield and spear, about to attack serpent-legged giant to right; beaded border.
Seleukeia ad Calycadnum, Cilicia Mint.
SNG Levante 736 var. (bust type); SNG Levante Supplement -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG France -; SNG Cop -.
Michael Stolt, Facebook Ancient and Medieval Coin Sales Group.
12/19/23 1/25/24Nicholas ZJan 26, 2024
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CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 455-450 BC. AR Nomos7,34 gm.
Taras rode a dolphin to the right, holding an octopus in his right hand, and below was a scallop.
R/Taras œ kiste sat on the left, with his right arm extended, holding a stick, and his left arm behind him holding a stick.
Vlasto 175, HGC 753.
Old cleaning marks and metal fitting marks. Extremely rare.LeoJan 26, 2024
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Provincial, Nikaia, Bithynia, AE14, NIKAεΩNAE14
AE
Roman Provincial: Nikaia, Bithynia
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: ?
14.00mm 1.97gr 6h
O: IOYΛI CεBACTH; Draped bust, right; beaded border.
R: NIK-A-EΩN; Tyche standing left, holding patera in right hand, cornucopia on left arm; beaded border.
Nikaia, Bithynia Mint.
Unpublished. Ayers 092108b.
Demeter Coins/Falk Zunkler Auction 1, Lot 123.
11/27/23 1/25/24Nicholas ZJan 26, 2024
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Provincial, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, AE17, NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTAE17
AE
Roman Provincial: Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
17.00mm 2.40gr 7h
O: AY KAI CεOHPOC; Laureate bust, right; beaded border.
R: NIKOΠOΛIT-ΩN ΠPOC ICT; Thanos standing cross-legged and leaning right on inverted torch set on altar; beaded border.
Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior Mint.
Varbanov R3 = 500 - 1,000 examples.
Varbanov 8543; Moushmov 926 var. (reverse legend ICT); AMNG I, 2, 1366.
Savoca Munich/Claudia Savoca 184th Blue Auction, Lot 127.
11/25/23 1/25/24Nicholas ZJan 26, 2024
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CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 460-443 BC. AR Nomos7,83 gm.
Phalantos seated l. on dolphin, holding file in r. hand, shrimp below.
Rev. TAPAΣ Taras seated to l. holding spindle and staff.
Vlasto 201. Flan large. Rare.
Good very fine.LeoJan 26, 2024
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Provincial, Philippopolis, Thrace, AE17, ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛITΩNAE17
AE
Roman Provincial: Philippopolis, Thrace
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
17.00mm 3.27gr 1h
O: AY KAI Cε CεOYHPOC; Laureate head, left; beaded border.
R: ΦIΛIΠΠOΠ-OΛITΩN; Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wreath in beak; beaded border.
Philippopolis, Thrace Mint.
Varbanov R4 = 200-500 examples.
Varbanov 1353; Moushmov -.
Savoca Munich/Claudia Savoca 183rd Blue Auction, Lot 273.
11/18/23 1/25/24Nicholas ZJan 26, 2024
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Provincial, Side, Pamphylia, AE25, CIΔHTΩNAE25
AE
Roman Provincial: Side, Pamphylia
Geta
Caesar: 198 - 209AD
Augustus: 209 - 212AD
24.70mm 8.60gr 6h
O: AYK ΠO CεOYHPOC; Laureate bust, right; beaded border.
R: CI-Δ-HTΩN; Athena standing facing, head right, holding patera in right hand, transverse spear in left hand; beaded border.
Side, Pamphylia Mint.
12/19/23 Not on Wildwinds.
SNG France 3, 824 (Same dies); Waddington 3461; Paris 620.
NBS Auctions Promo Auction 2, Lot 1176.
10/29/23 1/25/24Nicholas ZJan 26, 2024
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Provincial, Thyateira, Lydia, AE15, ΘYATεIPHNΩNAE15
AE
Roman Provincial: Thyateira, Lydia
Nero
Caesar: 50 - 54AD
Augustus: 54 - 68AD
Issued: 50 - 54AD
15.00mm 2.30gr 11h
O: NεPΩN KΛAYΔIOC KAICAP ΓεP; Draped bust, right.
R: ΘYAT-εIPH-N-ΩN; Bipennis.
Thyateira, Lydia Mint.
GRPC Lydia 143; SNG von Aulock 3216; BMC 58 - 61; RPC 2381; Sear SGI 593; SNG Cop 595-7.
N&N London Auctions/Stefan Asenov Online Auction Green 42, Lot 337.
12/4/23 1/25/24Nicholas ZJan 26, 2024
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CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 390-385 BC. AR Nomos 19.5mm, 7.76 g, 12h
Nude youth, shield on arm, on horse standing left; tiny Λ below.
Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin left; tiny tiny H on dolphin, P below.
Fischer-Bossert Group 30, 440 (V194/R335); Vlasto 376 (same dies); HN Italy 869; SNG ANS 899 (same dies); SNG Lockett 156 (same dies).
Deeply toned, slightly off center on reverse. VF.LeoJan 26, 2024
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Provincial, Laodikeia ad Lycum, Phrygia, AE29, ΛΑΟΔΙΚεΩΝ ΝεΟΚΟΡΩΝAE29
AE
Roman Provincial: Laodikeia ad Lycum, Phrygia
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: 210/211AD
O: IOYΛIA ΔOMNA Cε; Draped bust, right; beaded border.
R: ΛAOΔIKεΩN NεOKOPΩN; Tyche standing left, polos on head, holding statue of Zeus in left hand who holds eagle and scepter; patera in right hand; rivers Lycus and Caprus as wolf and boar at feet; beaded border.
Laodikeia ad Lycum, Phrygia Mint.
Exergue: Obverse: countermark; Reverse: TO, left field; ΠH, right field = LY88 = 210/211AD
BMC 215.
N&N London Auctions/Stefan Asenov Online Auction Green 42, Lot 323.
12/4/23 1/25/24Nicholas ZJan 26, 2024
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Provincial, Termessos Major, Pisidia, AE28, TΩN MεIZONΩNAE28
AE
Anonymous
Issued: 100 - 276AD
28.00mm 11.50gr 6h
O: TεPMH-CCεΩN Θ; Laureate head of Zeus, right; beaded border.
R: TΩN MεIZ-ONΩN; Tyche standing left, holding rudder in right hand, cornucopia on left arm, being crowned by Nika standing behind her, holding wreath and palm branch; beaded border.
Termessos Major, Pisidia Mint
Exergue: Obverse: Countermark; Reverse: Θ, center field.
SNG Cop 330; SNG Leypold II, 2175.
N&N London Auctions/Stefan Asenov Online Auction Green 42, Lot 311.
12/4/23 1/25/24Nicholas ZJan 26, 2024
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Provincial, Gythium, Laconia, AE21, ΓYΘεATωNAE21
AE
Roman Provincial: Gythium, Laconia
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
21.00mm 4.60gr 5h
O: [Unknown in reference/illegible on this coin]CεO-YHPOC; Laureate head, right.
R: ΓYΘε-ATωN; Athena standing facing, head left, drapery over shoulder, holding spear in right hand, patera in left hand.
Gythium, Laconia Mint
BCD 969.2; Gress Cat. 483; Bellinger Dura Hoard Report 2127.
N&N London Auctions/Stefan Asenov Online Auction Green 42, Lot 281.
12/4/23 1/25/24Nicholas ZJan 26, 2024
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Valens: Augustus 364-378 ADValens Gold Solidus
Denomination: Gold Solidus
Year: circa AD 366-7
Bust: pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens right.
Obverse: D N VALENS PER F AVG
Reverse: RESITITVTOR REI PVBLICAE
Type: Valens, in military attire, standing facing, head right, holding labarum in right hand and wreath-bearing Victory on globe in left, mint and officinal marks ANT r. in exergue.
Mint: Antioch (3rd officina)
Weight & Measures: 4.28g; 21.72mm
References: RIC IX, p. 272; Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values V) 19564; Depeyrot (Les Monnaies d’Or de Constantin II a Zenon) p. 283, 27/3.
Provenance: Ex CNG E-Auction 551; Lot 593 (November 2023)
Translation: OB: Dominus Noster Valens ?PER Felix Augustus; for Our Lord Valens ?PER, Lucky, Augustus.
Translation: Rev: Restorer of the Republic.
Notes: lab·a·rum ˈla-bə-rəm. : an imperial standard of the later Roman emperors resembling the vexillum. especially : the standard bearing the Chi-Rho adopted by Constantine after he converted to Christianity.
Justin L1Jan 26, 2024
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Galba: Augustus 68-69 ADGalba AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: Apr-Oct 68
Bust: Laureate head right
Obverse: SER GALBA IMPERATOR
Reverse: CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM
Type: Concordia, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left
Mint: Tarraco?, Hispania
Weight & Measures: 3.41g; 17mm
References: RIC 1, 49
Provenance: Ex Lukas Kalchhauser, Ex Salton collection (ca. 1940-1960).
Translation: OB: Servius Galba Supreme Commander
Translation: Rev: Harmony of the provinces.
Notes: Concordia is roman goddess of agreement.
Justin L1Jan 26, 2024
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Ancient Bronze RingsAncient Bronze Rings
Proto money? Saddle hardware? Clothing fasteners? You be the judge!
Size: 25mm, 4.98g (largest), 18mm, 2.23g (smallest)icksterJan 25, 2024
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Cast Dolphin Proto MoneyBronze cast Dolphins
Description: bronze dolphin, sometimes with raised eye, spine, dorsal fin and/or tail
Mint: Olbia (Parutino, Ukraine) mint
Ids: cf. SGCV I 1684, SNG BM 360 ff., SNG Stancomb 334 ff., SNG Pushkin 12 ff., SNG Cop 67 ff.
Notes: 1. Purchased from Forum Ancient Coins summer 2010icksterJan 25, 2024
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BCC RI45 Trajan on Horseback Spearing DacianRoman Imperial
Trajan 98-117CE
AE Sestertius
Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG
GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP
Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S-C
Trajan on horseback riding right spearing
fallen Dacian enemy before horse.
35mm. 25.46gm. Axis:180
cf. RIC 534ff. Rome Mint
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 25, 2024
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Probus, Billon tetradrachm, Alexandria, Year 4, EagleObv:– A K M AVP PROBOC CEB, Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– None, Eagle standing right, head left wreath in beak
Minted in Alexandria Egypt. (L | D) Year 4. A.D. 278-279
Reference(s) – Milne =. Emmett 3983(4) - Curtis -. BMC -. Köln -; Dattari -/ All unlisted for this regnal year.
6.73 gms, 19.37 mm. 0 degreesmaridvnvmJan 25, 2024
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160 - Constantine the Great - AE3 - RIC VII London 040AE3
Obv:– CONSTANTINVS P AG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– GENIO-POP ROM, Genius standing left, modius on head, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopiae
Minted in London S | F / MLN. c. Late A.D. 314
Reference(s) – RIC VII London 40 (R5). LMCC 8.05.006 (RR) citing BM. 1927, 0616.156. ex. Llangharren.
Same die pair as BM Example.
3.23 gms, 21.28 mm. 180 degreesmaridvnvmJan 25, 2024
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Vespasian RIC2 1172Vespasian AS struck 71 AD in Lugdunum
Obv.: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, Vespasianus head, laur., r., with globe.
Rev.: SECVRITAS AVGVSTI / S C (ex.), Securitas seated r., head resting on raised l. arm, r. holding sceptre; to r., altar and torch
Size: 10.9g, 28mm
Mint: Lugdunum 71AD
Ids: RIC2 1172 (C); Lyon 49; P 810
icksterJan 25, 2024
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Claudius as Caesar - RIC I 100Claudius as Caesar, AS
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, bare head left
Reverse: S-C across field, Minerva standing right, brandishing spear and holding shield on left arm
Size: 29.5mm Weight: 10.07gms
Mint: Rome, 41-42 AD
Id#'s: RIC I 100; BMCRE 149; BN 179 Cohen 84
Notes: 1. From ncleaned cull lot spring 2011icksterJan 25, 2024
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Valentinian II - RIC IX Thessalonica 62a
Obv: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: GLORIA REI-PVBLICE, Campgate TES in ex
Size: 13mm, 1.015g
Mint: Thessalonica, 384 - 388 A.D.
Ids: RIC IX Thessalonica 62aicksterJan 25, 2024
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