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Moesia inferior, Markianopolis, 38. Gordian III & Tranquillina, HrJ (2014) 6.38.46.01Gordian III & Tranquillina, AD 241-244
AE 28, 15.29g, 28.03mm, 225°
struck under governor Tertullianus
obv. AVT KM ANT GORDIANOC AVG CEB
below in 2 lines TRANKVL / LEINA (AUG ligate)
Confronted busts of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind,
laureate, r., and Tranquillina, draped and wearing stephane, l.
rev. VP TERTVLLIA - NOV MARKIANO / POLEIT
in r. field WN (ligate)
Tetrastyle temple, globe in pediment, in the central intercolumnarium Serapis, with kalathos, stg. facing,
raising r. hand and holding sceptre in l. hand.
in l. field E (for Pentassarion)
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1191 (1 ex., Löbbecke)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2054
c) Hristova/Jekov (2014) No. 6.38.46.1
very rare (R6), about VF, green patina, double-strike on obv.
JochenApr 12, 2007
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Cypriot lekythosCypriot lekythos, c. 3rd century BCmauseusApr 12, 2007
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Campanian tazzaSmall Campanian black glazed tazza or stemmed bowl, c. early 3rd century BC.mauseusApr 12, 2007
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Villanovan kylixA pre Etruscan "Villanovan" impasto ware kylix reconstructed from fragments, c 8th century BC.mauseusApr 12, 2007
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Tiberius Denarius FourreeTiberius. 14-37 AD. AR Denarius. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST, laureate head right / PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated right; plain legs to chair. BMCRE 34; RSC 16
TanitApr 12, 2007
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Augustus AsAE As, 6 BC. Mint. Rome. Moneyer Volusus Valerius Messalla.
Obv.: CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC P-OT, bare hd. r.
Rev.: VOLVSVS VALER MESSAL IIIVIR A A A F F legend around large SC in field.
RIC 441; C. -; BMC 241; BN 738.
TanitApr 12, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE - GALBAGalba Billon Tetradrachm of Roman Alexandria. Dated year 1 = 68 AD. Billon Tetradrachm, RPC 5326. Milne 322, 13.81gm, 24mm, VF.; obverse LOUK LIB COULP GALBA KAIS CEB AVT, laureate head right, LA (date) before; reverse ALEXAN-DPEA, draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant's skin headdress.
dpaul7Apr 12, 2007
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FRANCE - CHARLES VIRoyal Medieval France, Charles VI, 1380-1422, Billon Blanc Guenar (26mm), aVF, Ciani 507. Obv. + KAROLVS FRANCORV REX, crown of France, with three fleurs de lis. Rev. + SIT NOME DNI BENEDICTV, cross with two lis and two crowns in the angles. The coin is gray, with some light porosity. Legends are about 2/3 to 3/4 present, with some of the letters weak. The images are well struck.dpaul7Apr 12, 2007
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FRANCE - HENRI IIIRoyal France, Henri III, 1576 (reigned, 1574-1589), Billon (Gros) Piefort de Montpellier (22x25mm), F, with weakness, Ciani 1446, Montpellier mint. Obv. + HENRICVS III D G F ET POLO RX N, punctuated by stars, crown over three fleurs de lis. Rev. SIT NOMEN DNI BENE 1576, punctuated by scross with flowers at ends. dpaul7Apr 12, 2007
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FRANCE - HENRI IVRoyal France, Henri IV, 1602 (reigned, 1589-1610), AR 1/4 Ecu (27x28mm), F+/VF, similar to Ciani 1517 and Roberts 3263. Obv. + HENRICVS IIII D G FRANC E NAVA REX 1602 (with beginning corss of globe), flowered cross. Rev. + SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM, crowned coat of arms with three fleurs de lis, between II and II. The images are well struck, with some weakness, and a little bit of double striking on the reverse. Henri IV was a protestant during the French Wars of Religion, but became Catholic when he inherited the throne. Henri granted official toleration for protestants through the Eidct of Nantes, but was assassinated.dpaul7Apr 12, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian AE DenariusDomitian, 24 October 51 - 18 September 96 A.D.
bronze denarius; 19mm, 2.5g; R: PM TR P III COS XXIII CENS PPP, Minerva standing left holding shield and javelin
from Ken DorneyApr 12, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caracalla AR DenariusCaracalla, 28 January 198 - 8 April 217 A.D.
Silver denarius, RIC 275a, VF, 1.738g, 18.7mm, 180o, Rome mint, 216 A.D.; obverse ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate head right; reverse P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P, Jupiter, standing half-right, looking left, thunderbolt in right and scepter in left; frosty, fire damage, edge chip
from FORVMApr 12, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Elagabalus AR DenariusElagabalus, 16 May 218 - 11 March 222 A.D.
Silver denarius, RIC 73, BMC 38, RSC 38, VM 28/3, VF, 2.557g, 19.1mm, 0o, Rome mint, obverse IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right; reverse FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing facing, head right, holding standard and vexillum
from FORVM
Apr 12, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julia Maesa AR DenariusJulia Maesa, Augusta 8 June 218 - 224 or 225 A.D.
Silver denarius, RIC 268, S 2183, BMC 76, C 36, gF, 2.067g, 19.7mm, 180o, Rome mint, 218 - 222 A.D.; obverse IVLIA MAESA AVG, draped bust right; reverse PVDICITIA, Pudicitia seated left holding scepter
from FORVMApr 12, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Septimius Severus AR DenariusSeptimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
Silver denarius, RIC 411a, BMC 380, RSC 330, F, 2.138g, 17.1mm, 0o, Emesa mint, 194 - 195 A.D.; obverse IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, laureate head right; reverse MONET AVG, Moneta seated left holding scales and cornucopia
from FORVMApr 12, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Septimius Severus AR denariusSeptimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
Silver denarius, RIC 84, RSC 424, VF, 3.003g, 19.0mm, 0o, Rome mint, 196 - 197 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate head right; reverse P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Fortuna standing left holding rudder on globe and cornucopia
from FORVMApr 12, 2007
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Divus Augustus | Altar & PROVIDENT * AD. Æ As - 27 BC-14 AD
Divus Augustus | Altar & PROVIDENT * AD. Bronze As.
Obv: Radiate head of Divus Augustus, left-facing: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
Rev: Altar-enclosure with double panelled doors, closed; uncertain ornaments at the top, PROVIDENT beneath.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Rome
Struck: 31-37 AD
(Struck under Tiberius)
Size: 29.15 mm.
Weight: 9.71 grm.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Quite worn but with yet clearly visible images both sides; most obverse legend visible & legible, showing: [DIVV]S AVGVSTVS [P]ATER. Some light red-ish encrustration on the upper-right of the obverse, behind top of portrait.
Refs:*
BN, 132
Cohen, 228
RIC I, 81 (Tiberius)
BMCRE, 146 (Tiberius)
AUGUSTUS: Gaius Octavius Thurinus, later Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was born Sept. 23, 63 BC. After defeating his rivals he is given the title 'Augustus' by which he became known thenceforth.
TiathenaApr 11, 2007
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Caligula | Vesta * Æ As - 37-41 AD.
Caligula Gaius | Vesta, Copper As
Obv: Bare head left: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT
Rev: Vesta seated left holding patera in right hand and scepter in left hand, semi-transverse resting on left shoulder: S-C.
Exergue: None
Mint: Rome
Struck: 37-38 AD
Size: 26.90 grm.
Weight: 10.44 mm.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: A well worn coin, far more pleasant to the eye in hand. A challenge to photograph for like impression.
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BN, 54
RIC I, 38
Cohen, 27
BMCRE, 46
TiathenaApr 11, 2007
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Nero | Victory * Æ As, 54-68 AD.
Nero | Victory * Copper As
Obv: Laureate head right: NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP
Rev: Victory standing left holding oval shield inscribed, SPQR: S-C.
Exergue: None
Mint: Rome
Struck: 65 AD.
Size: 27.335
Weight: 10.07 grm.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Well worn all over, but with still vivid images and a lovely medium chocolate patina.
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RIC I, 312
BMCRE 241
WCN 285, 290
Cohen 288
BN 399
TiathenaApr 11, 2007
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Roman Hadrian SestertiusAE Sestertius
Obv: HADRIANUS AVGVSTVS PP ; laur. hd. r.
Rev: HILARITAS P R COS III S C ; Hilaritas stg. l., between two children.
RIC 970 ; C. 819TanitApr 11, 2007
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Justinian IAE follis. Justinian the Great , Carthage Mint, D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVG Facing, cuirassed bust, cross to right, holding globe with cross. / Large M, ANNO XIII at sides, + above, S below, CAR in exergue.
Sear 261
Scarce
TanitApr 11, 2007
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Roman Caligula AsAE As.Caligula,
Obverse: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT
Reverse: VESTA/S/C
RIC 38, C. 27, BMC 46.
TanitApr 11, 2007
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Tyre, Lebanon, Archway between city and necropolisSCApr 11, 2007
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Tyre, Lebanon, Roman Ruins, Main archwaySCApr 11, 2007
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Tyre, Lebanon, View of Hippodrome with surviving seatingSCApr 11, 2007
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Tyre, Lebanon, Main hall under Hippodrome seatingSCApr 11, 2007
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Tyre, Lebanon, "Hall" once under hippodrome seatingSCApr 11, 2007
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Tyre, Lebanon, View of Roman necropolisSCApr 11, 2007
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Tyre, Lebanon, Bones in grave, Roman ruinsSCApr 11, 2007
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Tyre, Lebanon, Grave Stelle of SigniferFor Cavtronivs Basvs of Capua, Signifer (standard bearer) of the Cohort Italica.SCApr 11, 2007
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Tyre, Lebanon, Ruins of Roman civilian town by the coastSCApr 11, 2007
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Hieron II * Poseidon | Trident * Syracuse, Sicily * 274-216 BC. Æ drachm
Hieron II * Poseidon and Trident, Syracuse, Bronze drachm
Obv: Poseidon, bearded and left-facing, diademed, or hair bound with kelp-garland(?), locks hanging lose over ears and neck.
Rev: Ornate Trident centered between two dolphins in upper left and right fields, both vertical and oriented towards the bottom; ornate patterned swirls suggesting waves between central and outermost prongs of the trident, left and right.
Below, ΙΕΡ to the left of the trident staff, and Ω[NΟΣ] to the right.
( Spelling out the name of the issuing King – ΙΕΡΩNΟΣ - (Hieron II) ).
Exergue: ΙΕΡΩ[NΟΣ]
Mint: Syracuse
Struck: 274-216 BC.
Size: 21.48 mm x 21.80 mm.
Weight: 8.58 grams
Die axis: ca. 350°
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Sear, 1223
SNG ANS 998 (var)?
Calciati II pg. 371, 195
SNG Morcom 827 var.
SNG Copenhagen 846 var.
TiathenaApr 10, 2007
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Sear 882 - Follis - ca. 620 AD - Sicily mintEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: ca. 620 AD
Condition: EF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: Countermark
To left, bust of Heraclius facing, with short beard, wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and crown with cross; to right,  ; the whole on a circular punch stamped on the head of an earlier emperor ((]NVSPPA[ (Justin I and/or Justinian I)).
Reverse:  , within a circular countermark. Struck on exergue of an earlier type.
Sicily mint
DO 241; Sear 882
15.94g; 31.5mm; 210°PepApr 10, 2007
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Sear 849 - Follis - 626-627 AD (Year 17) - Cyprus mintEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 626-627 AD (Year 17)
Condition: VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No Legend
Heraclius (in center), Heraclius Constantine (on right) and the Empress Martina (on left) all standing facing; each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand.
Reverse: Large "M"; Above, cross; To left,  /N/N/O; To right, X/ /II; Beneath,  .
Exergue: KV P
Cyprus mint
DO 184a; Sear 849
2.97g; 27.8mm; 180°PepApr 10, 2007
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0829-0842 AD - Theophilus - Sear 1667 - FollisEmperor: Theophilus (r. 829-842 AD)
Date: 829-842 AD
Condition: VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: ΘEOFIL' bASIL'
Three-quarter length figure facing, wearing loros and crown surmounted by tufa (which is ornamented with pellets); he holds labarum in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand.
Reverse: +ΘEO / FILE AV / OVS E SV/  ICAS in four lines.
Constantinople mint
Sear 1667
6.49g; 27.0mm; 195°PepApr 10, 2007
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Gorgoneion | Bull * Parion, AR Hemidrachm, ca. 350 – 300 B.C.
Gorgoneion | Bull * Parion, Silver Hemidrachm
Obv: Gorgoneion head facing, serpentine hair in decorative coils forming border around the ghastly, archaic face.
Rev: Bull standing left, looking back to right; Î A above PI below.
Exergue: Blank
Mint: Parion
Struck: ca. 350-300 BC.
Size: 14.25 mm.
Weight: 2.32 grm.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Quite fine & just as shown in the above photograph.
Refs:*
Sear, 3919, pg. 365
B.M.C. 15.95, 14-16
TiathenaApr 10, 2007
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Gorgoneion | Anchor - Apollonia Pontica - AR Drachm, 450-400 BC. * Specimen 2
Gorgoneion | Anchor - Apollonia Pontica, Thrace: Specimen 2.
Obv: Gorgoneion facing.
Rev: Inverted anchor with crayfish in left field, monogram A in right field.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Apollonia Pontica
Struck: 450-400 BC.
Size: 15.80 x 13.025 mm.
Weight: 3.27 grams
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Worn and as shown in photographs, but still remarkable and impressive coin.
Refs:*
Sear, 1655(v)
TiathenaApr 10, 2007
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Gorgoneion | Anchor - Apollonia Pontica - AR Drachm, 450-400 BC. * Specimen 1
Gorgoneion | Anchor - Apollonia Pontica, Thrace: Specimen 1.
Obv: Gorgoneion facing.
Rev: Inverted anchor with crayfish in left field, monogram A in right field.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Apollonia Pontica
Struck: 450-400 BC.
Size: 16.425 mm.
Weight: 2.79 grams
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Worn and as shown in photographs, but still an impressive Gorgoneion.
Refs:*
Sear, 1655(v)
TiathenaApr 10, 2007
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ENGLAND - MARY IQueen Mary (1553-1558) Silver Groat, 1553-1554. S-2492. Nice, slightly wavy flan. Decent detail on portrait.dpaul7Apr 09, 2007
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.46.06Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 11.16g, 27.01mm, 0°
strck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. [AVT K M AVR] - ANTWNINOC
laureate head r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC.
in upper field in 2 lines ICTRO / N
City gate with open door, closed in by two towers (without decoration)
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2004 var. (different rev. legend distribution)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3988 var.
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.46.6
good F/about VF
With this rev. legend not in AMNG.JochenApr 09, 2007
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Thracia, Hadrianopolis, Gordian III, Jurukova 619Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 8.17g
obv. AVT KM ANT GORDIANOC AVG (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. ADRIANOPO - L - EITWN
Homonoia, stg. facing, head l., holding cornucopiae and sacrificing from patera
over burning altar l.
Jurukova 619; Varbanov (engl.) 3810; SNG Copenhagen 587; Moushmov 2725
Rare, about VF, brown patina with some green, indentations
JochenApr 09, 2007
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Moesia inferior, Markianopolis, 32. Severus Alexander, HrJ (2014) 6.32.10.01 (plate coin)Severus Alexander, AD 222-235
AE 27, 9.5g, 26.65mm, 15°
struck under governor Julius Gaetulicus
obv. AV KM AVR CEVH - ALEZANDROC AV
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP IOV GETOVLIKOV - MARKIANOPOLIT / N - W
(OV and AR ligate, last N retrograd)
Nude Hermes stg. l., with purse and kerykeion, chlamys over l. arm
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 987
b) Varbanov (engl.) 1759
c) Hristova/Jekov (2014) 6.32.10.1 (plate coin)
rare, VF/about VF, glossy esmerald-green patina
JochenApr 08, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Commemorative VRBS ROMA - •ASIS•RIC VII Siscia 240Apr 08, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Commemorative VRBS ROMA - gamma SISRIC VII Siscia 222Apr 08, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE - GALLIENUSObv.: IMP GALLIENVS PF AVG GERM Rev.: PROVIDENTIA AVGG. Providentia standing left, withbaton and cornucopiae, globe at foot. RIC V-1, Rome 160. Common. 257-258 (Joint Reign).dpaul7Apr 07, 2007
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SELEUCID KINGDOM - ALEXANDER I BALASSear #7040 Alexander I (Balas) Seleukid Kingdom, 150-145 BC. His head right in crested helmet. Nike standing left crowning kings name. dpaul7Apr 07, 2007
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SELEUCID KINGDOM - ANTIOCHUS IXANTIOCHOS IX. 110-107 BC. Bronze - O: Head of Herakles, r.. R: Athena standing, holding Nike and spear.. cf. SNG Israel (Spaer) 2708. Ex Molinari collection.dpaul7Apr 07, 2007
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Philip II and Serapis, Tomis, Hygieia, AE27Philip II circa 244 - 249 AD
Tomis Moesia Inferior Mint
Bronze 27 mm 13.2 gram
Obverse: Face to face busts of Philip & Serapis
Reverse: Hygieia standing right feeding serpent from patera
GICV -areichApr 07, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE - SEVERUS ALEXANDERSeverus Alexander AE21 to 26 (oval shaped!) of Nicaea in Bithynia. M AVP CEV ALEXANDROC AV, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / NI-K-AI-E/WN between three standards.
This coin is MUCH more beautiful than the scan indicates... one of the finest portraits I have seen. Good lustre, too!dpaul7Apr 06, 2007
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Mysia, Parion BMC 69Mysia, Parion, 2nd - 1st century BC
AE 22, 6.21g
obv. Head of Gorgo with snakes and wings, facing
c/m monogram in circular incus
rev. PA - RI - ANWN
Eagle with spread wings, stg. r.
monogram before, allin laurel-wreath
BMC 69; SNG von Aulock 1330; SNG Paris 1404
rare, about VF/F+
This coin is alive by the exceptional portait on the obv. Here the transition from the primordial grimacing and abhorrent Gorgo to the melancholic tantalized being of the late Hellenistic times is almost completed. For more information please look at the thread 'Mythological intersting coins'
JochenApr 06, 2007
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Julia Domna, Markianopolis, three graces, AE22AE22, 6.3 g
obv: IOVΛIA ΔOMNA CEB, draped bust right
rev: MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN, the three graces
GICV -areichApr 06, 2007
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ENGLAND - JAMES IJames I hammered shilling, silver. Very nice!dpaul7Apr 06, 2007
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ENGLAND - JAMES IIJames II silver Groat (4-Pence), 1687. dpaul7Apr 06, 2007
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Maximinus, Deultum, Dolphin, AE20Maximinus I.
AE 20 mm, 4.1 g
obv: IMP MAXIMINVS AVG laureate and draped bust right
rev: C F P D, Dolphin right
Moushmov 3637
GICV -areichApr 06, 2007
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Syria, Berytos, Augustus, BMC 55Phoenicia, Berytos, Agustus BC 27 - AD 14
AE 20, 6.19g
struck under propraetor Quinctilius Varus, 6-4 BC
obv. IMP CAE[SAR AGVSTV]
Bare head, r.
rev. P.QVIN - CT L - VS - VRVS (starting upper l.)
Two eagles between two standarts
BMC 55; RPC 4543
good S, struck on a small flan, reddish sand-patina
This coin has been struck under Varus when he was legatus Augusti pro praetore in Syria 7/6 BC - 5/4 BC. The Jewish historian Josephus mentions the swift action of Varus against a messianic revolt in Judaea after the death of Rome's client king Herod the Great in 4 BC. After occupying Jerusalem, he crucified 2000 Jewish rebels, and may have thus been one of the prime objects of popular anti-Roman sentiment in Judaea, for Josephus, who made every effort to reconcile the Jewish people to Roman rule, felt it necessary to point out how lenient this judicial massacre had been.
JochenApr 06, 2007
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Phrygia, Kibyra, pseudo-autonomous, BMC 21Phrygia, Kibyra, quasi-autonomous, 1st century AD
AE 17, 2.4g
struck under archiereus Klaud. Biantos in the time of Domitian, 81-96
obv. KIBYRA - TWN
Bust of Ino, draped and veiled, r.
rev. EPI ARXI - E KLAV BI / ANTOC
Humbled bull, butting r.
Ref.: BMC 21; Imhoof-Blumer, Kleinasiatische Münzen, 18; Imhoof-Blumer, Griechische Münzen, 657a corr. (wrong obv. legend IAL and wrong interpretation as Dionysos)
rare, about VF
This coin shows the rare portrait of Ino. On some coins she is named in the legend.
For more informations please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
JochenApr 06, 2007
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Series D type 8 sceatApr 06, 2007
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Series E ' Porcupine ' sceatApr 06, 2007
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RIC 585. Julia Domna Sestertius JunoAE Sestertius. Rome mint
Obv. Draped and diademed bust right IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG
Rev. Juno standing peacock at feet IVNONEM SC.
RIC 585.
LordBestApr 06, 2007
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Fulvia - PhrygiaPHRYGIA, Eumeneia
Fulvia, wife of Mark Anthony. Æ 19. Ca. 41-40 B.C.
Obverse: Draped bust of Fulvia as winged Nike right.; 2 cm’s, (1) on head, (2) above head.
Reverse : (ΦYΛOYIANΩN) to right, ΣMEPTOPIΓ(OΣ)/(ΦIΛΩNIΔOY) in 2 lines to l. Athena adv. l., hld. spear and shield.
BMC 20-21 (?); RPC 3139 (7 pcs).
19mm, 6.84 g.
Magistrate: Zmertorigos Philopatris.
Note: Eumeneia changed its name to Fulvia on the occasion of Mark Antony's journey to the east in 41 B.C., likely propmting the issue of coins. After Fulvia died the city took back its old name. On BMC 21 the ethnic "ΦYΛOVIANΩN" may be purposefully erased, which also seems to be the case on this specimen! Both coins are countermarked, and the cm's may be read "EVMENEΩN" and "ΦIΛΩNIΔOY". The purpose of countermarking in combination with the erasure of the city name, thus, seems to have been to make note of second name change. CM(1): Monogram of EVMNO (?), in circ. punch, 4 mm. CM(2): Monogram of ΦIΛNΔ (?), in circ. punch, 3.5 mm.
Jerome HoldermanApr 06, 2007
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Nero-ThessalonicaMACEDON, Thessalonica
Nero. Æ 27. A.D. 54-68.
Obverse: KAICAP-NEPWN. Bare head left; countermark on head.
Reverse: ΘECCA-ΛONIKH. Nike standing left on globe, holding wreath in extended right hand, palm branches in left hand.
BMC -; RPC 1593 (2 pcs).
27mm, 22.04 g.
CM: ΘEC in rectangular punch, 7 x 3 mm. Howgego 537 (7 pcs). Howgego notes that the countermark was probably applied in A.D. 68/69, sanctioning coins of Nero
Jerome HoldermanApr 06, 2007
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Antoninus Pius - CorinthCORINTHIA, Corinth
Antoninus Pius. Æ 26. A.D. 138-161.
Obverse : (ANTONI)NVS -(AVGPIVS). Laureate head right; Countermark before face.
Reverse: (CLI)-C-OR. Nike moving right.
26mm, 10.49 g.
CM: Laureate bust right, in oval punch, 5 x 6 mm. Howgego 56 (89 pcs). Likely applied after circa A.D. 205. The vast majority of coins bearing this countermark are from Corinth
Jerome HoldermanApr 06, 2007
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Commodus-CorinthCORINTHIA, Corinth
Commodus. Æ 25. A.D. 177-192.
Obverse: IMPCOMMODVS-(ANTONINVS AVG) or similar. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark before bust.
Reverse: CLI-(COR).Nike walking right, holding wreath and palm.
BMC 640-641v (size).
25mm, 9.89 g.
CM: Laureate bust right, in oval punch, 4 x 5 mm. Howgego 56 (89 pcs). Note: Likely applied after circa A.D. 205, the vast majority of coins bearing this countermark are from Corinth
Jerome HoldermanApr 06, 2007
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Trajan-ThessalonicaMACEDON, Thessalonica
Trajan. Æ 27. A.D. 98-117.
Obverse: KAICAP-TPAIANOC. Radiate bust right.
Reverse: ΘECCAΛON-IKEWN.Nike advancing right, holding palm-branch and wreath; countermark on Nike.
27mm, 19.44 g.
CM: Radiate male head right, in oval punch, 4 x 6 mm. Howgego 55 (11 pcs).
Jerome HoldermanApr 06, 2007
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Caracalla-PergaPAMPHYLIA, Perga
Caracalla. Æ 28. Circa A.D. 209-217.
Obverse: AKMAY-ANTΩN(EINOC)-CEB. Laureate bust right; 2 countermarks: (1) before bust, below chin, (2) below (1).
Reverse: ΠEP-ΓAI-Ω-N.Emperor in military outfit standing left, holding spear, raising right hand, crowned by Nike, holding palm-branch.
27mm, 10.59 g.
CM(1): Eagle facing, head right (?), wings open, in oval punch, 4 x 5 mm. Howgego 334 (50 pcs).
CM(2): A.K. in rectangular punch, 5 x 3 mm. Howgego 513 (43 pcs).
Note: Countermark (2) was applied earlier than (1) which is found on coins of Severus Alexander while countermark (2) is not found on coins struck later than the reign of Elagabalus.
Jerome HoldermanApr 06, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE - SEVERUS ALEXANDERRIC 133 - Sear5 #7857 Severus Alexander Denarius. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate draped bust right / ANNONA AVG, Annona standing left with corn-ears & cornucopiae, modius at foot. RSC 23. dpaul7Apr 06, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE - VALERIAN IRIC 285 Valerian AR Antoninianus. Milan mint, 253 AD. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped bust right / PIETAS AVGG. Emperors sacrificing at altar. Cohen 152. dpaul7Apr 06, 2007
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ENGLAND - COMMONWEALTHCommonwealth (1649-1660) halfgroat. Fine. (1649-1660) halfgroat. Seaby 3221. 15 mm, 0.9 g. dpaul7Apr 06, 2007
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ENGLAND - CHARLES ICharles I half groat (S 2833). mm appears to be (P) on rev. Silver
dpaul7Apr 06, 2007
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ENGLAND - CHARLES II1683 Charles II Maundy Threepence, Silver.dpaul7Apr 06, 2007
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ENGLAND - WILLIAM III1696 Sixpence of William III, Silver.dpaul7Apr 06, 2007
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Euboia, Histiaia, BMC 128, 30ff.Euboia, Histiaia, 196-146 BC
AR - tetrobol, 13.37mm, 2.3g
obv. Bust of nymph Histiaia, draped, wearing necklace and ear-ring, hair rolled up,
decorated with wine-grapes, r.
rev. [ISTI] - AIEWN
Nymph Histiaia, in long garment, holding stylis, std. r. on stern of galley,
ornamented with wings
beneath monogram (ME?) and trident
ref. BMC 128, 30ff.
VF, rev. slightly off flan
The stylis was a staff for a sail on the stern of a galley. So it can't be the prow on the rev. although it is often seen in the description.
Unusual porrtait! According to Pat Lawrence the style of the nymph seems to be from the late Hellenistic time ('Hellenistic Rokoko"), never from the 4th century BC.
This issue commemorated the expulsion of the pro-Macedonian tyrant Philistides in 340 BC. The next issue of Histiaean coins probably took place after the Euboean towns declared themselves independent in BC 313, but it does not seem to have been of long duration.
JochenApr 05, 2007
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Cn. Domitianus Ahenobarbus, Crawford 261/1Roman Republic, Cn. Domitianus Ahenobarbus, gens Domitia
AR - Denarius, 18.52mm, 3.88g
Rom, 128 BC
obv. Head of Roma, helmeted, r., star before, grain-ear behind
rev. Victory, holding whip, galloping in biga right, ROMA above, man spearing big
hound below horses, CN.DOM in ex.
Crawford 261/1; Sydenham 514; Domitia 14
VF/near VF, rev.slightly off center, dark old collection toning
Pedigree.
Ex Gorney & Mosch, auctions 155-157, Lot 2631
Sometimes the scene beneath the biga is interpreted as fight of a gladiator against a lion, but sometimes related to Bituitus, king of the Averni, who unleashed a pack of huge dogs against the Romans in his battles.
JochenApr 05, 2007
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Julia SoaDenariusJulia Soaemias (Augusta)
AR Denarius 2.57g / 19mm
Ob: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG - Draped bust right
Rv: VENVS CAELESTIS - Venus seated left holding apple and scepter, child at feet
Mint: Rome 222 AD
Ref: RIC IV 243, BMCRE 55, RSC 14Scotvs CapitisApr 05, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Commemorative VRBS ROMA - •ΓSIS•RIC VII Siscia 240Apr 05, 2007
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ROMAN EMPIRE - VESPASIANVespasian AD 69-71 Silver Denarius PAX seated left Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG - Laureate head right Rev: COS ITER TR POT - Pax seated left, holding branch and caduceus Rome mint AD 69-71 = RIC II, p. 16, 10D; D. Sear I, p. 435, 2285 , 2.60 g. dpaul7Apr 04, 2007
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Elagabalus, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Serapis, AE26AE26, 13.15g
GICV -
AMNG I/1, 1900 (Thanks, Jochen!)areichApr 04, 2007
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Elagabalus, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Serapis, AE27AE27, 11.2g
GICV -
AMNG I/1, 1900 (Thanks, Jochen!)areichApr 04, 2007
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Septimius Severus, Nikopolis ad Istrum, trophy and captivesBronze AE 26, Varbanov 2646; AMNG 1328; Moushmov 932 & pl. x, 21, aF, 9.038g, 25.8mm, 225o, Nicopolis ad Istrum mint, obverse AU K L CEP CEUHROC P, laureate head right; reverse VP AVR GALLOV NIKOPOLI PROC IC, trophy of captured arms between two captives seated back-to-back wearing Eastern style caps
$10areichApr 04, 2007
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Caracalla, Pautalia, Emperor on horseback, AE28AE28, 14.6g
obv: [] ANTONEINOC, laureate and draped bust right
rev: OVΛΠIAC ΠAVTAΛIAC, Emperor on horseback right, falcon? (or similar) in right hand
GICV -
areichApr 04, 2007
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Bronze anonymous follisBronze anonymous follis, Anonymous follis of Christ, class K; S 1901, F, 5.760g, 26.9mm, 180o, Constantinople mint, obverse IC - XC, bust of Christ facing, with nimbus cruciger, wears pallium and colobium, raising right, Gospels in left, border of large pellets between lines; reverse MP - QV, the Virgin orans, standing facing 3/4 length, nimbate, wears pallium, and maphorium, border of large pellets between lines; scarce;AlexiosApr 04, 2007
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EnkolpionEnkolpion, 11.-12.Jhdt. Byzantinisch, Bronze. Gesamthöhe mit Scharnier und Öse 6cm. Reliquienkreuz: zweiteilig, durch Scharnier verbunden. Hoher figürlicher Reliefdekor. VS: Gekreuzigter Christus, mit dem Colobium bekleidet. RS: Maria Orans. Intakt. Schöne dunkelgrüne Patina.
AlexiosApr 04, 2007
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Alexios I. Komnenos, 1081 - 1118Alexios I. Komnenos, 1081 - 1118. Silberhistamenon 1082/1087. Christus auf Thron / Kaiserbüste mit Kreuz und Kreuzglobus. DOC 2b; Ratto 2064.AlexiosApr 04, 2007
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