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085 - PESCENNIVS NIGERGaius Pescennius Niger was Roman Emperor from 193 to 194 during the Year of the Five Emperors.


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shanxiSep 10, 2020
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086 - CLODIVS ALBINVSDecimus Clodius Albinus was a Roman general, senator and usurper who claimed the imperial title several times between 193 and 197.

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shanxiSep 10, 2020
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087 - SEPTIMIVS SEVERVSLucius Septimius Severus was Roman emperor from 193 to 211.

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shanxiSep 10, 2020
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Boeotia, ThebesMetal/Size: AE13; Weight: 1.76 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Thebes, Boeotia; Date: 196-146 BCE; Obverse: Boeotian shield facing. Reverse: BOIΩTΩN, ornamented trident, dolphin to right. References: BCD #50; BMC #108; SNG Cop. #179.museumguySep 09, 2020
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Gordian IIIDan S IISep 09, 2020
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Honorius Solidus RavennaDan S IISep 09, 2020
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Balbinus. Concordia. Antoninianus of Rome.Roman Empire. Balbinus. 238 AD (22 April-29 July). AR Antoninianus (4.48 gm, 23.9mm, 12h) of Rome. Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG. / Clasped hands, CONCORDIA AVGG. EF. CNG Auction 60 #1784. RIC IV.2 #10; BMCRE 67-70; RSC III #3; SRCV III #8484.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Gordian III & Tranquillina. Nemesis-Aequitas Pentassarion of MarcianopolisRoman Empire. Gordian III & Tranquillina. 238-244 AD. Æ pentassarion (13.28 gm, 28.6mm, 8h) of Marcianopolis, 241-244 AD. Confronted busts of Gordian & Tranquillina, AYT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AYΓ CEB -TPANKYΛ-ΛEINA. / Nemesis-Aequitas standing left in chiton, holding cubit-rule & cornucopia, wheel at side; E (mark of value) in left field, YΠ TEPTYΛΛIANOY MAPKIANOΠOΛI-TΩN. gVF. Tertullianus, legatus consularis-Moesia Inferior. Davisson's EA33 #94. H&J Marcianopolis 6.38.35.4; SNG Cop 2 #260; Varbanov 2050; AMNG II/I p. 287 #669 (plate 8 #26). cf Corpus Nummorum Anchialos CN_5877 (no E). Same dies: Nomos Obolos 13 #488; Num. Naumann A1 #92.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Philip I. Ludi Saeculares Antoninianus of Rome.Roman Empire. Philip I. 244-249 AD. AR Antoninianus (4.26 gm, 23.3mm, 12h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 9th emission, 248 AD. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, IMP PHILIPPVS AVGG. / Antelope walking left, SAECVLARES AVGG, VI in exergue. Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. gVF. CNG EA 453 #587. RIC IV.3 #21; RSC IV #189; SRCV III #8959.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Philip I. Felicitas Antoninianus of Rome.Roman Empire. Philip I. 244-249 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.87 gm, 23.2mm, 7h) of Rome, 245 AD. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. / Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae, FELICITAS TEMP. EF. Bt. Tom's Collectibles, 2001. RIC IV.3 #31; RSC IV #43; Robinson HCC 6; SRCV III #8928.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Otacilia Severa, Augusta and wife of Philip I. Ludi Saeculares Antoninianus of Rome.Roman Empire. Otacilia Severa, Augusta and wife of Philip I. 244-249 AD. AR Antoninianus (5.11 gm, 24.2mm, 12h) of Rome, 248 AD. Draped bust right on crescent, OTACIL SEVERA AVG. / Hippopotamus right. SAECVLARES AVGG. Officina mark IIII in ex. Ludi Saeculares (secular games), celebrating 1000th anniversary of Rome. EF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 129 #350. RIC IV.3 #116b (Philip I); RSC IV #63; Hunter 8; SRCV III #9160.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Gordian III. Emperor Standing Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. AR Denarius (3.67 gm, 21.1mm, 12h) of Rome, 241. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. / Gordian standing right in military attire, holding globe and spear, P M TR P III COS II P P. gVF. Bt. Coral Gables, 2001. RIC IV.3 #115; RSC IV #243; Hunter 33; SRCV III #8680.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Gordian III. Hercules Antoninianus of Rome.Roman Empire. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. AR Antoninianus (4.22 gm, 25.1mm, 7h) of Rome, 241-243 AD. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. / Hercules standing right, hand on hip, leaning on club set on rock & holding lionskin. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. EF. Bt. Marty Schmitt, 2001. RIC IV.3 #95; RSC IV #404; Robinson HCC 71; SRCV III #8670.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III. Athena Tetradrachm of Alexandria.Roman Empire. Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III. 241-244 AD. BI Tetradrachm (10.28 gm, 22.2mm, 12h) of Alexandria, yr 6, 242-243 AD. Diademed and draped bust right, wearing stephane. CAB TPANKVΛΛЄINA CЄB. / Athena standing left, wearing helmet & aegis, holding Nike who carries wreath and palm, and resting on shield; LS (year 6) to left. VF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction 36 #370. Dattari (Savio) 4815; Emmett 3439; BMC Greek 1922; Milne 3438; SRCV III #8881; Vagi 2084.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Trajan Decius. Genius of the Army of Illyricum, Antoninianus of Rome.Roman Empire. Trajan Decius. 249-251 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.67 gm, 22.2mm, 2h) of Rome, 250-251 AD. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. / Genius of the army of Illyricum standing left, wearing polos on head, holding patera and cornucopiae, standard to right, GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI. VF. From a hoard found in Macedonia. Bt. Constantine, 1999. RIC IV.3 #16c; RSC IV #49; Hunter 11; SRCV III #9374.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Trajan Decius. The Pannoniae Antoninianus of Rome.Roman Empire. Trajan Decius. 249-251 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.91 gm, 22.2mm, 12h) of Rome AD 250 (3rd & 4th Issues, 3rd Officina). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. / The two Pannoniae standing, facing, heads turned away each other, each with standard, PANNONIAE. VF. Bt. Ancient Auction House, 2002. RIC IV.3 #21b; RSC IV #86; Hunter 16; SRCV III #9378.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Pupienus. Concordia Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Pupienus. 238 AD (22 April-29 July). AR Denarius (2.91 gm, 21.7mm, 4h) of Rome. Laureate, draped, & cuirassed bust right, IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG. / Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae, CONCORDIA AVGG. EF. Bt. Louis di Lauro, Coral Gables, 2001. RIC IV.2 #1; BMCRE 42; RSC III #6; SRCV III #8523.AnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Philip II. Ludi Saeculares Antoninianus of Rome.Roman Empire. Philip II. 244-247 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.91 gm, 22.8mm, 1h) of Rome, 247 AD. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. / Elephant with rider, left. AETERNITAS AVGG. Celebrates 1000th anniversary of Rome. VF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 123 #330. Hybrid with reverse of Philip I. RIC IV.3 #246A(a) corr. (elephant left, not right); RSC IV #5; SRCV III hybrid #9261 or 9267/8921 (Philip I).1 commentsAnaximanderSep 09, 2020
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Achaean League, Arcadia, Mantineia AR HemidrachmObv: Head of Zeus right.
Rev: AX monogram, M-A-N, CW below, all within laurel wreath.
c. 188-180 BC.
Agrinion-370-92, BMC 107.
ancientoneSep 09, 2020
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Larissa, Thessaly. AR drachmObv: Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left.
Rev: ΛAΡIΣ-AIΩN above and beneath horse crouching right, preparing to roll.
BCD Thessaly II 315-9
ancientoneSep 09, 2020
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Aeolis, Elaea. Commodus AE17 HemiassarionObv: KAICAP KOMOΔΟ-C Head of youthful Commodus to right.
Rev: ΕΛΑΙ-ΤΩΝ Kalathos containing poppy and four ears of corn.
RPC online 221.
ancientoneSep 09, 2020
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Caria, Kasolaba. Hemiobol AR7Obv: Head of ram right.
Rev: Young male head right, Carian legend S-A across fields.
c. 400-340 BC.
7mm., 0.55g.
ancientoneSep 09, 2020
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Provincial, Sardes, Lydia, AE20, CΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ Β ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝAE20
Roman Provincial: Sardes, Lydia
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: ?
20.0 x 18.5mm 3.90gr 6h
O: IOYΛΙΑ [CεΒΑCTH]; Draped bust, right.
R: CΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ [Β ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ]; Cult image of Kore, facing, wearing polos and veil, standing between corn ear on the left and a poppy on the right.
Sardes, Lydia Mint
GRPC Lydia 490; SNG Cop 529; BMC 149; Mionnet IV, 737; Paris 1254.
numismatiklanz/Dr. H. Lanz 303656212758
8/27/20 9/9/20
Nicholas ZSep 09, 2020
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Probus, Antoninianus, CLEMENTIA TEMP, ε, XXIAE Antoninianus
Probus
Augustus: 276 - 282AD
Issued: 280AD
22.0 x 21.0mm 11h
O: IMP CM AVR PROBVS PF AVG; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust, right, seen from the back.
R: CLEMENTIA TEMP; Probus standing right on left, holding scepter and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left on right, holding scepter.
Exergue: ε, above line; XXI, below line.
Antioch Mint
RIC V-2 Antioch 922, ε; Aorta: 2152: B87, O38, R13, T96, M1.
centsles/Robert Johnson 143704638236
9/1/20 9/9/20
2nd Emission; NNC Uncirculated Cert# 2285890
Nicholas ZSep 09, 2020
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Probus, Antoninianus, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, CM, XXIAE Antoninianus
Probus
Augustus: 276 - 282AD
Issued: 280AD
22.5mm 6h
O: IMP CM AVR PROBVS PF AVG; Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear in right hand over shoulder, shield in left hand. Pectoral aegis; shield decorated with rider, right; soldier is carrying shield.
R: VIRTVS PROBI AVG; Probus riding horse left, raising right hand, holding whip in left hand; seated captive to left.
Exergue: CM, above line; XXI, below line.
Cyzicus Mint
RIC V-2 Cyzicus 913; Aorta: -: B15, O38, R99, T56, M2.
centsles/Robert Johnson 383694822035
9/1/20 9/9/20
3rd Emission; NNC Choice Uncirculated Cert# 2285889.
Nicholas ZSep 09, 2020
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Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Denarius / God of Medicine AesculapiusCaracalla. AD 198-217. AR Denarius (20mm, 2.97 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 215. Laureate head right / Aesculapius standing facing, head left, holding serpent-entwined staff; globe on ground to right. RIC IV 251; RSC 302. Lightly toned. EF.

From the BLS Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 981938 (July 2014).
The Sam Mansourati Collection.
SamSep 09, 2020
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Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D., Philippopolis, ThraceBronze Assarion, Varbanov Philippopolis XIII.61.3 (O3/R2, new die combination), F, nice green patina, marks, off center, ragged flan, Philippopolis (Plovdiv, Bulgaria) mint, 3.742 grams, 19.4 mm, die axis 0o, 9 Apr 193 - 198; obverse AY KAI CEΠ-T CEVHPOC (or similar, right side off flan), laureate head right; reverse ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛITΩN, tripod lebes, snake entwined around right leg, head left above bowl; scarce.

Wandering the world in a panther-drawn chariot, Dionysos rode ahead of the maenads and satyrs, who sang loudly and danced, flushed with wine. They were profusely garlanded with ivy and held the thyrsus, a staff topped with a pinecone, a symbol of the immortality of his believers. Everywhere he went he taught men how to cultivate vines and the mysteries of his cult. Whoever stood in his way and refused to revere him was punished with madness.

FORVM Ancient Coins / The Sam Mansourati Collection.
SamSep 09, 2020
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0828 Hadrian AS Roma 124-27 AD Salus Reference.
RIC 828; Strack 598

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head

Rev. SALVS AVGVSTI; S C in field COS III in ex.
Salus standing left, before a snake-entwined altar, holding patera and sceptre.

9.08 gr
26 mm
6h
okidokiSep 09, 2020
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284 - 305, DIOCLETIAN, AE Follis, struck 300 - 303 at Londinium (London), EnglandObverse: IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Diocletian facing right.
Reverse: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius, kalathos on head, standing facing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left; no mintmark (London).
Diameter: 27mm | Weight: 8.64gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC VI: 16 | SRCV IV: 12760 | SPINK: 696

By the time that the Roman central government had recovered control of Britain in AD 296 the antoninianus had been replaced under Diocletian's currency reform. The London mint, which had initially been set up by Carausius, was retained as an official imperial mint under the Tetrarchy, however, apart from an initial issue in 297 marked "LON", it produced only folles without a mintmark for the first decade of its operation.
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Nicopolis

Obv: AV K M AVP ANTΩNINOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev:NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON, Artemis in short cloak advancing right, bow in left hand and drawing arrow from quiver with right hand, hound at her feet.
16 mm, 2.94 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.13.8

Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 147, lot 2681 (part of)
Charles MSep 09, 2020
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sidonwjuliapaula001Julia Paula
Sidon, Phoenicia

Obv: IVLIA PAVLA AVG, draped bust right.
Rev: ...PI ME SID, Marsyas advancing left, wineskin over shoulder.
17 mm, 6.04 gms

BMC---; AUB---; Lindgren---; Mionett---; Rouvier---.

From Savoca Coins, 80th Blue Auction, lot 994.
Charles MSep 09, 2020
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716 - 757, ANGLO-SAXON, AR Sceat, struck under Aethelbald, King of Mercia.Obverse: No legend. Two crude diademed heads in profile, face to face, long cross on pedestal between them; all within pelleted circle.
Reverse: A whorl of four stylised birds, facing clockwise, round a central cross pommée; all within pelleted circle.
Slightly chipped edge
Secondary Phase, Series J, Type 37
Diameter: 13mm | Weight: 0.8gms | Die Axis: Uncertain
SPINK: 802A | Metcalf: 296 - 300 | Abramson (Sceatta List): 19 - 30
RARE

These coins do not bear inscriptions and it is only recently (2022) that research has permitted their correct dating and attribution to a specific area.
Although originally thought to be Northumbrian and attributed to York, the coinage of series J is now confidently attributed to Mercia. This coin was struck during the period when Æthelbald (716 - 757) was king of Mercia and overlord of Southern England. Æthelbald came to the throne of Mercia in 716 after the death of his cousin, King Ceolred, who had previously driven him into exile. During Æthelbald's long reign, Mercia became the dominant kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons, and the contemporary chronicler, the Venerable Bede, described Æthelbald as ruling all England south of the river Humber.
Æthelbald was killed in 757 by his bodyguards. He was succeeded briefly by Beornred, of whom little is known, but within a year, Offa, the grandson of Æthelbald's cousin Eanwulf, had seized the throne and, under him, Mercia entered its most prosperous and influential period.
*AlexSep 08, 2020
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SELEUKID KINGDOM--(09) ANTIOCHOS IX Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator (Kyzikenos).
114/3-95 BC.
Æ 23mm. 8.8 gm.
Struck circa 114/3-112 BC.
O: Diademed head right; palm leaf countermark behind neck
R: Dionysos standing left, holding kantharos and extending thyrsos to outer left.
Tarsos mint; SC 2352a; HGC 9, 1246.
laneySep 08, 2020
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PROBUS CYZICUS H2 BUST REVERSE MISSTRIKEOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: (-)
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
MINT: CYZICUS
WEIGHT: 3,61 g
Coll. no. 1572

Provenance: ex G. J. R. Ankone collection
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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PROBUS ROMA H2 BUST OBVERSE BROCKAGEOBVERSE: IMP PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: Obverse incusum
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
MINT: Roma
WEIGHT: 3,91 g
Coll. no. 1576

Provenance: ex G. J. R. Ankone collection
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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PROBUS ROMA H2 BUST OBVERSE BROCKAGEOBVERSE: IMP PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: Obverse incusum
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
MINT: Roma
WEIGHT: 1,96 g
Coll. no. 1577

Provenance: ex G. J. R. Ankone collection
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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PROBUS TICINUM H2 BUST OBVERSE BROCKAGEOBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: Obverse incusum
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
MINT: TICINUM
WEIGHT: 2,87 g
Coll. no. 1579

Provenance: ex G. J. R. Ankone collection
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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ALFOLDI 044.001OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: P M TRI P COS II P P
BUST TYPE: A2 = radiate, cuirased and draped bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIP
WEIGHT 2,86 g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 22-24 mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC: 612
ALFOLDI: 044.001 (6 EX. CITED)
COLLECTION NO. 1566

Note: rare and desirable reverse type!

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankone collection
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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ALFOLDI 023.024OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILIT
BUST TYPE: H = radiate bust left in consular robe (with divergent wreath ties of the corona radiata)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIVII
WEIGHT 4,18 g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 21 mm
RIC 666 var. (H bust unlisted)
ALFOLDI: 023.024 (2 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO. 1568

Note: very rare and desirable consular bust type without scipio!
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 543OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: MARTI PACIF
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with three rows of soldiers with shields)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//ΔXXI
WEIGHT 4.06g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH mm
RIC: 543
COLLECTION NO. 209

Provenance: ex Simon Luethi collection
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H7 BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H7 = Radiate bust right in imperial mantle (toga picta and tunica palmata) without scipio
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.81g / AXIS: h / WIDTH 21mm
RIC 861 VAR. (H7 BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1206

Note: very rare and desirable bust type !

6th specimen of this type known to me
2 commentsBarnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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AURELIAN RESTITVTOR ORBIS REVERSE BROCKAGE OBVERSE: REVERSE INCUSUM
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
MINT: CYZICUS
WEIGHT:
RIC TEMP: 2997
Coll. no. 328

Provenance: ex G. J. R. Ankone collection

Note: reverse brockages are much, much rarer than obverse brockages!
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2159OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: (*on Q)/-//-
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 5 (end 271 – autumn 272)
WEIGHT:
RIC TEMP: 2159 (11 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 324

Rare variant of this otherwise very popular reverse type in which the God Sol is depicted alone, without any captives.
1 commentsBarnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2977OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*A
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 7.3 (autumn 272 – early 273)
WEIGHT: 4,14 g
RIC TEMP: 2977 (2 EX. CITED ONLY)
Coll. no. 325

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1754OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/V//XXI*
MINT: Roma
ISSUE: 8.2 (spring – summer 274)
WEIGHT:
RIC TEMP: 1754 (10 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 326
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1925OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VBERITAS AVG
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
MINT: Siscia
ISSUE: 1 (October – November 270)
WEIGHT: 3,77 g
RIC TEMP: 1925 (only 3 ex. cited)
Coll. no. 327

Rare reverse type!
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1508OBVERSE: AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//P
MINT: MILAN
ISSUE: 5.1 (spring 274)
WEIGHT: 3,86 g
RIC TEMP: 1508 (58 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 193

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1856OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VICTORIA AVG
BUST TYPE: B* = Laurate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//Γ
MINT: ROMA
DENOMINATION: Denarius
ISSUE: 11 (early – September 275)
WEIGHT: 1,95 g
RIC TEMP: 1856 (13 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 299

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2633OBVERSE: AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//P
MINT: SERDICA
EMMISSION: 5.2 (early 274)
WEIGHT: 3.69
RIC TEMP: 2633 (9 ex. cited)
Coll. no. 163
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2431OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: V//XXI
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 9.3 (autumn 274 – spring 275)
WEIGHT: 3,84
RIC TEMP: 2431 (11 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 175
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2101 VAR. - UNLISTED IN RIC ONLINE V.1!!!OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSERVATORI
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*Q
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 4 (autumn 271)
WEIGHT: 3,68 g
RIC TEMP: 2101 VAR. (UNLISTED FOR OFFICINA *Q WITH B BUST) !!!
Coll. no. 192

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2969OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//B
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 7.1 (autumn 272 – early 273)
WEIGHT: 3,67
RIC TEMP: 2969 (23 EX. CITED)
Coll No. 141
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2447OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: LIBERT AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
MINT: UNCERTAIN BALKAN MINT
ISSUE: 1.1 (end 271 – autumn 272)
WEIGHT: 4,28 g
RIC TEMP: 2447 (31 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 144

Note: rare and desirable reverse type!

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 3073OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: MARS INVICTVS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXI
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 10.1 (early – summer 275)
WEIGHT: 3,62
RIC TEMP: 3073 (66 ex. cited)
Coll. no. 154

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2808OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS P AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KA•Î”•
MINT: SERDICA
ISSUE: 8.2 (November 274 – September 275)
WEIGHT: 3,89 g
RIC TEMP: 2808 (6 ex. Cited)
Coll. no. 114

Note: scarce obverse legend with P before AVG

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2091OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORIENTIS
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*S
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE:
WEIGHT: 3,65 g
RIC TEMP: 2091 (73 ex. Cited)
Coll. no. 118

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2983OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*Γ
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 7.3 (autumn 272 – early 273)
WEIGHT: 4,13 g
RIC TEMP: 2983 (24 ex. Cited)
Coll. no. 128

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
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PROBUS RIC 430 VAR. E2 BUSTOBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS AVG
BUST TYPE: E2 = Radiate, cuirassed, helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from rear
MINT: TICINUM
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//PXXT
WEIGHT: 4,17 g / AXIS: / DIAMETER:
RIC: 430 var. (unlisted with E2 bust)
COLLECTION NO. 1557

Note: shield decorated with floret.
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PROBUS RIC 863 VAR. IMP C PROBVS P AVG E1 BUSTOBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed, helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT: 4,12 g / AXIS: 1 / DIAMETER:
RIC 863 var. (unlisted with IMP C PROBVS P AVG obverse legend)
COLLECTION NO. 1558
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ALFOLDI 011 / - UNLISTEDOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: AETERNITAS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIVI
WEIGHT 3.30 g / AXIS: / DIAMETER:
RIC: 639 var. (unlisted from officina VI)
ALFOLDI: 011 / -(unlisted with B bust and officina VI)
COLLECTION NO. 1559

Rare and desirable reverse type!
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2824OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î”•
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 8.3 (November 274 – September 275)
WEIGHT: 4,24 g
RIC TEMP: 2824 (16 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 321
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2106OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS AVG
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*T
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 4 (autumn 271)
WEIGHT: 4,25 g
RIC TEMP: 2106 (3 ex. cited only)
Collection no. 320
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2693 VAR. - UNLISTED ON RIC ONLINE WITH B4 BUST. POSSIBLY UNIQE!OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO (Mars in military dress stg. r., holding spear in l. hand, receiving globe from Sol stg. l., holding whip in l. hand, resting with r. foot on a bound captive in oriental dress std. l.)
BUST TYPE: B4 = Radiate, cuirassed bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXI•S•
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 7.2
WEIGHT: 3,76 g
RIC TEMP: UNLISTED! (2693 var. (unlisted with B4 bust and this obverse legend)
Collection no. 322

Note: very rare and desirable reverse type in combination with a rare bust type. In addition, this particular variant is unlisted on RIC.MOM.FR web page. Possibly unique. A coin of the highest numismatic interest!
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2802OBVERSE: AVRELIANVS P AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KA•Î”•
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 8.2 (November 274 – September 275)
WEIGHT: 4,27 g
RIC TEMP: 2802/4 - this example! (6 ex. cited in total)
Collection no. 323

Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection
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waquiliasevera001Aquilia Severa
Tyre, Phoenicia

Obv: IVL AQVILIA SEVERA AVG, draped bust right, wearing stephane.
Rev: TVRI-ORVM, agnostic urn with palm branch and inscribed HP[AKΛHA] / ΟΛ[YMΠIA], horizontal murex shell in exergue.
27 mm, 13.11 gms

BMC 418; Rouver 2404; Lindgren 2381.

From Roma Numismatics E-Sale 65, lot 626.
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wjuliamaesa001Julia Maesa
Tyre, Phoenicia

Obv: ..ΛV...MAICA AVGV, draped bust right, wearing stephane.
Rev: TVRI-ORVM, agnostic urn with palm branch, horizontal murex shell in exergue.
26 mm, 12.14 gms

BMC---; SNG Cop---; Rouvier---; AUB---; Cf. CNG Electronic Auction 307, lot 227 (orientation of murex shell).

From Savoca Coins 82nd Silver Auction, lot 293.
Charles MSep 08, 2020
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Vespasian - very tarnished silver, hard to capture the actual colorDan S IISep 08, 2020
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Septimius SeverusI have two of his Den; this coin I feel is struck the better than the otherDan S IISep 08, 2020
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Another coin I cannot capture the true color - Dioc. Follis GENIO POPV-LI ROMANIDan S IISep 08, 2020
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Propaganda much? Love this one.Dan S IISep 08, 2020
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Gordian I Africanus. Securitas Seated Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Gordian I Africanus. 238 AD (22 Mar.-12 Apr). AR Denarius (2.92 gm, 21.8mm, 12h) of Rome. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG. / Securitas seated left, holding sceptre, fold of drapery over arm, SECVRITAS AVGG. EF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 121 #344. RIC IV.2 #5; BMCRE 11; Cohen=RSC III #10; SRCV III #8448.3 commentsAnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Gordian II Africanus. Providentia Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Gordian II Africanus. 238 AD (22 Mar.-12 Apr). AR Denarius (3.25 gm, 21.3mm, 1h) of Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG. / Providentia standing, facing, head left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding rod and cornucopiae, globe at feet. PROVIDENTIA AVGG. aEF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction V #476. RIC IV.2 #1 (same obv die); BMCRE 19-20; Cohen=RSC III #5; SRCV III #8465.AnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Maximus as Caesar. Princeps Ivventvtis Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Maximus as Caesar. 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (3.06 gm, 21.9mm, 6h) of Rome, 236-238 AD. Bare headed and draped bust right. MAXIMVS CAES GERM. / Maximus in military attire, holding baton and spear, two standards behind, PRINC IVVENTVTIS. EF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction 23 #555. RIC IV.2 (Maximinus I) #3; BMCRE 211-212; MIR 373; Cohen=RSC III #10; SRCV III #8406.1 commentsAnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Maximus as Caesar, Principi Ivventutis Sestertius of Rome.Roman Empire. Maximus as Caesar. 235-238 AD. AE Sestertius (20.41 gm, 31.7mm, 1h) of Rome, 236-238 AD. Bare headed and draped bust right. MAXIMVS CAES GERM. / Maximus standing left in miliary attire, holding baton and spear, two standards behind. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S-C. gVF. Bt. Herakles Numismatics, 2009. RIC IV.2 p.156 (Maximinus I) #13; BCMRE 213; Cohen 14; MIR 37-5; SRCV III #8411.AnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Maximinus I. Standing Between Stanards, Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Maximinus I. 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (3.58 gm, 20.5mm, 1h) of Rome, 237 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. / Maximinus standing left in military attire between two standards, holding spear, P M TR P III COS P P. EF. RIC IV.2 #5; BMCRE 161-163; MIR 28-3; RSC III #64; SRCV III #8313.AnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Maximinus I. Fides Militum Denarius of RomeRoman Empire. Maximinus I. 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (2.28 gm, 18.9mm, 6h) of Rome, 236-238 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. / Fides standing facing, head left, holding two standards. FIDES MILITVM. gVF. RIC IV.2 #18a; BMCRE 137-138; MIR 21-3; Cohen=RSC III #9; SRCV III #8307.AnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Julia Mamaea. Augusta. Felicitas Sestertius of Rome.Roman Empire. Julia Mamaea. 222-235 AD. AE Sestertius (22.90 gm, 30.5mm, 12h) of Rome, 228 AD. Diademed and draped bust right, IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. / Felicitas standing left, legs crossed, holding caduces and leaning on column. S-C in fields, FELICITAS PUBLICA. VF. Obverse double strike. RIC IV.2 p.125 #676 (Severus Alexander); BMCRE 487-489 (same); Banti 7; Cohen 21; SRCV II #8228.AnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Severus Alexander. Mars Ultor Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (2.98 gm, 19.7mm, 12h) of Rome, 232 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. / Mars Victor advancing right, holding shield and spear, MARS VLTOR. FDC. Bt. Coral Gables, 2000. RIC IV.2 p.89 #246; BMCRE 831-833; RSC III #161a; SRCV III #7882.AnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Severus Alexander. Pax Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (2.48 gm, 19.0mm, 6h) of Rome, 226 AD. Laureate and draped bust right, IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. / Pax, goddess of peace, striding left, holding sceptre and olive branch, PAX AVG. aVF. Bt. Gables Coin, 1997. RIC IV.2 #168; BMCRE 363-367; RSC III #187; SRCV II #7887.AnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Severus Alexander. Annona Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (3.20 gm, 20.0mm, 6h) of Rome 232 AD. Laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. / Annona standing left, holding ears of grain over modius, filled with grain, and cornucopiae, PROVIDENCIA AVG (Emperor's foresight providing for Rome's grain supply). FDC. CNG Auction 46 #1336. RIC IV.2 #250; BMCRE 875-879; RSC III #501b; SRCV II #7922.AnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Diva Paulina, wife of Maximinus, Consecrato DenariusRoman Empire. Paulina, wife of Maximinus. 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (3.21 gm, 21.5mm, 12h) of Rome, 235-236. Posthumous commemorative. Veiled bust right, DIVA PAVLINA. / Paulina seated left, hand raised and holding sceptre, on peacock flying right, CONSECRATIO. gVF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction 24 #554. RIC IV.2 (Maximinus) #2; BMCRE 127-128; MIR 38-3; RSC III #2; SRCV III #8400.AnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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Orbiana, Augusta and wife of Severus Alexander. Concordia Denarius of Rome. Roman Empire. Orbiana, wife of Severus Alexander. 225-227 AD. AR Denarius (2.39 gm, 18.5mm, 6h) Rome, 225 AD. Special marriage issue. Diademed and draped bust right, wearing stephane, SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG. / Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopia, CONCORDIA AVGG. aVF. Porous surfaces. CNG EA 257 #434. RIC IV.2 #319 (Severus Alexander); BMCRE 287-290; RSC III #1; SRCV II #8191. Porous.AnaximanderSep 07, 2020
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RIC 0169 DomitianusObv : IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, Laureate head right
Rev : TR POT II COS VIIII DES X P P, Minerva standing left, with spear
AR/Denarius (20.40 mm 3.301 g 6h) Struck in Rome 83 A.D. (2nd issue)
RIC 169 (R), RSC 601, BMCRE unlisted, BNF 42
ex Lydia Numismatics Online Auction 2 lot 113
2 commentsFlaviusDomitianusSep 07, 2020
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ALFOLDI 096.168OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (Mars walking right, holding tropaion)
BUST TYPE: F8 = Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from back
MINT: SISCIA
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIV
WEIGHT:  3,26 g / AXIS: 12 h / DIAMETER: 21,5 mm
RIC: 816 VAR. (F8 BUST and officina XXIV UNLISTED)  
ALFOLDI: 096.168 (1 EX. cited in Vienna ex Missong coll.)  
COLLECTION NO. 1564

Provenance: ex S. Luethi collection
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PROBUS MPR 218OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ROMAE AETERNAE
BUST TYPE: B = radiate, cuirassed bust right (with divergent wreath ties of the corona radiata)
MINT: Roma
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-// RΔ 
WEIGHT:  3,83 g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 22-23 mm
RIC: 160
MPR: 218 (4 ex. cited)  
COLLECTION NO. 1571
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PROBUS RIC 485OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS AVG CONS IIII
REVERSE: CONCORD MILIT
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
MINT: Ticinum
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: E/-//PXXI
WEIGHT:  3,51 g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-22 mm
RIC: 485
COLLECTION NO. 1561

This coin is part of the coded EQVITI series (see the first letter "E" used by the first officina "P")

Provenance: ex S. Luethi collection
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PROBUS BASTIEN 219OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: MARS VICTOR
BUST TYPE: H6 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding victoriola (victory on globe) 
MINT: Lugdunum
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//II 
WEIGHT:  3,96 g / AXIS: 7h / DIAMETER: 22-25 mm
RIC: 83
BASTIEN: 219 (5 ex. cited)  
COLLECTION NO. 1563

Note: All military busts from Lugdunum (struck during the 5th emmission) are either scarce, rare or very rare and are always desirable. This applies in particular to this extremely rare, beautiful and desirable H6 bust type!

Provenance: ex S. Luethi collection
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PROBUS RIC 463OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: VOTIS X PROBI AVG ET XX
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
MINT: Ticinum
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
WEIGHT:  4,22 g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 22-24mm
RIC: 463
COLLECTION NO. 1560

Note: Extremely rare and desirable reverse type struck only at Ticinum during the third issue in 277 AD celebrating Probus' victorious campaign against the Alamans and Juthungs. This VOTIS reverse variant is much, much rarer than the (also rare and very desirable) VOTIS X ET XX FEL reverse type.

What is more, my coin has a military E1 bust, whereas all the remaining six known to me specimens of this reverse type have a H2 consular bust (of which 2 ex. are in La Venera hoard, 1 ex. is in the American Numismatic Society coll. and and 3 specimens are in private collections). 

Although Sylviane Estiot cites 4 examples of this exact type (with E1 bust) in her 2006 article "Une campagne germanique de l’empereur Probus : l’atelier de Ticinum en 277-278" I have never seen this exact type on the market before neither have I ever seen pictures of this exact type anywhere online.   

It appears to be only the 5th known example of this exact type and apparently the only one in private collection and the only one whose picture is now publicly available.     

A coin of the highest numismatic interest. One of the highlights of my Probus collection!  
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PROBUS ROMA E1 BUST REVERSE MISSTRIKEOBVERSE: IMP PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: 
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
MINT: Roma
WEIGHT: 3,53 g
Coll. no. 1573

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
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PROBUS VIRTVS AVG ROMA OBVERSE MISSTRIKEOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-// XXIζ  
MINT: Roma
WEIGHT:  3,97 g
RIC: 801 (SISCIA)  
Coll. no. 1575

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
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