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Agrippa. †12 BC. Posthumous As by Gaius Caligula.Roman Empire. Agrippa. †12 BC. AE As (10.62 gm, 29.0mm, 7h) Posthumous issue by Gaius Caligula, Rome, 37-41 AD. Rostral crowned head left. ⟳l M AGRIPPA LF COS III. / S-C flanking Neptune standing left, holding dolphin and trident. EF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction X #403. BMCRE (Tiberius) #161; Cohen (Agrippa) #3; RIC I (Gaius) #58; SRCV I (Caligula) #1812; Vagi 378.AnaximanderAug 22, 2020
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Augustus. Provincial coinage in Bronze.Roman Empire. Augustus. 27 BC-14 AD. AE As (10.4 gm, 26.1mm, 12h) 27-25 BC, "CA" coinage of Antioch ad Orontem or Ephesus. Bare head of Augustus right. CAESAR. / AUGUSTUS within laurel wreath. nEF. CNG Auction 45 #911. RPC 2235 (Ephesus) or 4100 (Antioch); RIC I #486; AMCRE 704 or 707; BMC 731 or 733; Howgego (NC 1982, pp. 1-20) #2c or #3; McAlee 190; SNG Cop 7 #143.AnaximanderAug 22, 2020
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Augustus. Caius and Lucius Caesars.Roman Empire. Augustus. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius (3.76 gm, 18.7mm, 4h) of Lugdunum, 2 BC-4 AD. Laureate head right. ⟲CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. / Caius and Lucius Caesars standing, facing with shields and spears, simpulum and lituus above. ⟲CL CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. VF. Bt. Coral Gables 2001. ACNAC 3 Wheaton #379; BMCRE 519; RIC I #207; RPC 4100; RSC I #43; SRCV I #1597.AnaximanderAug 22, 2020
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Claudius. Cistaphoric Diana Ephesia.Roman Empire. Claudius. 41-54 AD. AR Cistaphoric Tetradrachm (= 3 denarii, 11.05 gm, 26.0mm, 7h) of Ephesus, 41-42 AD. Bare head of Claudius left. ↑TI CLAVD ⤸CAES AVG. / Cult statue of Diana Ephesia (Artemis) in tetrastyle temple, polos on head and fillets from wrists. DIAN-EPHE. VF. Bt. Herakles Numismatics, 2003. BMCRE 229; RIC I (Claudius) p. 130, #118corr. (obv. type A), plate 17; RPC I #2222; RSC II #30; SRCV I #1839.AnaximanderAug 22, 2020
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Claudius. Constantia seated.Roman Empire. Claudius. 41-54 AD. AR Denarius (3.58 gm, 19.1mm, 9h) of Lugdunum, AD 46-47. Laureate head right. ⟲TI CLA VD CAESAR AVG P M TR P V̅I̅ IMP X̅I̅. / Constantia seated on curule chair. ⟳CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI. VF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction XVIII #405. Toned. Very rare. BMCRE 31; RIC 1 (Claudius) #32; RSC 8; SRCV I #1842; Vagi 586.AnaximanderAug 22, 2020
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Drusus, son of Tiberius. Roman Empire. Drusus, son of Tiberius. 19-23 AD. AE As (10.19 gm, 27.7mm, 12h) of Rome, lifetime issue, 22-23 AD. Bare head left. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. / Large SC, with legend around. PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER. VF. Bt. Herakles Numismatics 2011. RIC I (Tiberius) #45, #97; SRCV I #1794; Vagi 470; BMCRE Tiberius #99.AnaximanderAug 22, 2020
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Germanicus. As Restoration issue by Titus.Roman Empire. Germanicus. †19 AD. AE As (9.89 gm, 26.6mm, 7h) Restoration issue by Titus, Rome, 80 AD. Bare head left. ⟳GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. / ⟳IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST surrounding large S C. gVF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction X #407. BMCRE 293; RIC 2 (Titus) #228; RIC 2.1 (Titus) #442; SRCV I (Titus Restoration Coinage) #2598; Vagi 516. cf Cohen 12.AnaximanderAug 22, 2020
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Tiberius. Mt. Argaeus Drachm.Roman Empire. Tiberius. 14-37 AD. AR Drachm (3.59 gm, 19.2mm, 11h) of Caesarea-Eusebia, 17-32 AD. Laureate head right. ↷TIBEPIOΣ KAIΣAI ΣEBA TOΣ. / Mt. Argaeus surmounted by radiant figure standing left, holding globe and sceptre. ↷ΘΕΟYΣEΒΑ ΣTOY YIOΣ. EF. Bt. Herakles Numismatics 2010. RPC I #3620; BMC 11; SNG Cop 7 #174; Sydenham (Caesarea) 42; Vagi 458; Walker Metrology 429-435.AnaximanderAug 22, 2020
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SPAIN--FERDINAND V AND ISABELLAFernando (Ferdinand) & Isabella
1474-1504 AD
Billon Blanca 17 mm
O: Crowned Gothic "F" (for Fernando)
R: Crowned Gothic "y" (for Isabella) laneyAug 22, 2020
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castelinxxElagabalus with Severus Alexander
Rhesaena or Nisibis, Mesopotamia
Obv: AVT K M ANTⲰ..., laureate head left set on eagle flying left.
Rev: ...POC KAIC..., laureate head right set on eagle flying right.
18 mm, 6.05 gms
Castelin---; BMC---.
Attribution is made to Rhesaena or Nisibis because of stylistic similarities of this coin to obverses of Caracalla struck by those cities. This is conjecture on my part and remains uncertain.Charles MAug 22, 2020
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xcarr_2Elagabalus
Carrhae, Mesopotamia
Obv: Radiate head right.
Rev: Small crescent within larger one, horns upward, circle of six dots within smaller crescent
16 mm, 3.14 gms
Mionnet ---, BMC ---Charles MAug 22, 2020
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PHILIP III, SPAINAE 15.6 mm; 2.09 g 4 Maravedis
1598-1621
Philip III, SpainlaneyAug 22, 2020
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ANONYMOUS (MONGOLS OF THE GOLDEN HORDE)AE 16mmX22mm; 2.23 g
14th century
Lion or unidentified "beast" facing right/ six-pointed star
This type has various attributions, sometimes Anatolian Provinces or Crimean, frequently classified as Golden Horde.laneyAug 22, 2020
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PHILIP IV, SPAINAE 15.5 mm; 1.24 g
1621-1665
Philip IV
Spain, Burgos mintlaneyAug 22, 2020
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PHILIP IV, SPAINAE 8 Maravedis 20 mm; 4.33 g
1621-1626
Philip IV, Spain
Lion on shield/Castle on shieldlaneyAug 22, 2020
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PHILIP III, SPAINca. 1619
AE 4 Maravides 18 mm max; 2.74 g
Lion/Castle
Madrid mintlaneyAug 22, 2020
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bmc57_4Elagabalus
Edessa, Mesopotamia
Obv: AVT KAIC MA ANTWNЄ..., laureate draped cuirassed bust right.
Rev: KOΛ MA ЄΔЄCCA, City goddess seated left on rock, holding branch. Below, river god swimming right.
29 mm, 15.19 gms
BMC 57; Cf. Babelon/Kurth 52.Charles MAug 22, 2020
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Carinus as Caesar / PietasCarinus Antoninianus
Obv: MAVRCARINVSNOBCAES - Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: PIETASAVGG - Sacrificial implements.
22 mm, 2,9 gr.
From Pannonia.
Flamur HAug 22, 2020
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RPC - Egypt, Alexandria, Faustina II, RPC IV.4, 16994 (temp) - Plate CoinFaustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦΑVϹΤΙΝΑ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗ, draped bust right
Rev.: draped bust of Selene, right, crowned with crescent on taenia, torch over shoulder
L – H = year 8 of Marcus Aurelius (167/168).
Billon, 12.88, 21mm
Ref.: RPC IV.4, 16994 (temporary) = this coinshanxiAug 22, 2020
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RPC - Egypt, Alexandria, AD 167/168, Faustina II, SeleneFaustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦΑVϹΤΙΝΑ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗ, draped bust right
Rev.: draped bust of Selene, right, crowned with crescent on taenia, torch over shoulder
L – H = year 8 of Marcus Aurelius (167/168).
Billon, 12.88, 21mm
Ref.: RPC IV.4, 16994 (temporary) = this coinshanxiAug 22, 2020
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bmc---4Elagabalus
Edessa, Mesopotamia
Obv: AVT K MA ANTⲰNЄI..., laureate head right.
Rev: AVP ANTΩ..., Tyche seated left on rock, holding ears; to left, small column with statue of Marsyas standing right, whine-skin over shoulder; below, river god swimming right.
26 mm, 12.83 gms
BMC---; Babelon/Kurth---; Mionnet---(see Mionnet Supp. 8, p. 403, 26, for reverse type).
From Zeus Numismatics Budget Auction 4, lot 656.Charles MAug 22, 2020
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 167/168, Faustina II, SeleneFaustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦΑVϹΤΙΝΑ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗ, draped bust right
Rev.: draped bust of Selene, right, crowned with crescent on taenia, torch over shoulder
L – H = year 8 of Marcus Aurelius (167/168).
Billon, 12.88, 21mm
Ref.: RPC IV.4, 16994 (temporary) = this coin
shanxiAug 22, 2020
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bmc69Elagabalus
Edessa, Mesopotamia
Obv: ...ANTΩNЄINOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding shield in left hand and spear over right shoulder with right hand.
Rev: ...M ЄΔЄCCA, confronted busts of two Tyches; square baetyl within shrine, between the busts.
22 mm, 6.00 gms
BMC 69, Babelon/Kurth 50-51.Charles MAug 22, 2020
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Octavian AR Denarius Prow & QuadrigaAR Denarius
Octavian, 27BCE - 14CE
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 3.52 grams, Die axis: 8h
Obverse: Anepigraphic, Victory standing on prow to right, holding palm branch over her left shoulder and extends laurel wreath in right hand.
Reverse: IMP. CAESAR
Octavian standing in triumphal quadriga to right, holds reigns in left hand and extends (olive or laurel) branch in right hand.
Mint: Either Brundisium or Rome.
References: RIC 264, C115
Notes:
- This historically fascinating denarius celebrates the Battle of Actium in which Agrippa and Octavian triumphed over Antony and Kleopatra. The obverse die is the first of the entire IMP CAESAR series of Octavian; the die is shared with the last of the CAESAR DIVI F denarii of the same design. The reverse may refer to Octavian’s entry into Alexandria following the battle of Actium (31/30 BCE), or the triple triumph subsequently awarded to him in Rome (29BCE) – the dating of the type is still not precisely known.
- After the great struggles between the triumvirs, many soldiers from the vast standing armies needed to be de-commissioned and paid. It is possible that this early type was minted using silver from the Ptolemaic treasury seized by Octavian following the Battle of Actium.
- Brundisium (modern day Brindisi) in southern Italy was Octavian’s naval base, which is where this type may have been minted to pay the soldiers. Alternatively the mint may have been Rome.
- Obverse and reverse die match to LHS Numismatik Auction 103, lot 333, 2008.
Purchased from Praefectus Coins 2015, Ex Nomos Obolos 2 lot 204, 2015
Thank you to Mr Curtis Clay for confirming the die link and providing the published reference to this fact: C.H.V. Sutherland, 1976, Octavian’s Gold and Silver Coinage from c. 32 to 27 B.C.PharsalosAug 22, 2020
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Vitellius. 69 AD. Libertas Restituta.Roman Empire. Vitellius. 69 AD. AR Denarius (2.82 gm, 18.7mm, 5h) of Rome, May-July. Laureate head r., ⟳[A.VITEL]LIVS GERM IMP AVG [TRP]. / Libertas, draped and stdg facing, head r., holding pileus and long sceptre. LIBERTAS RESTITVTA. VF. Bt. Coral Gables, 2001. RIC I #105; BMCRE 31; RSC II #48; SRCV I #2198 var (as photo).AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Vitellius. 69 AD. Vesta Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Vitellius. 69 AD. AR Denarius (2.86 gm, 19.1mm, 6h) of Rome, struck July-20 Dec. Laureate head right. ⟳A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P. / Vesta seated right, holding patera in extended right hand, left hand holding short sceptre propped on leg. PONT MAXIM. VF. CNG EA 367 #462. RIC I #107; BMCRE 34; CBN 71; RSC II #72; SRCV I #2200.AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Nero as Caesar. Augustus Germanicus denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Nero as Caesar. 54-68 AD. AR Denarius (3.27 gm, 18.8mm, 6h) of Rome, 64-65 AD. Laureate head right. NERO CAESAR. / AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS Nero radiate, togate, standing facing, holding branch and victory on globe. VF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 126 #257. BMCRE 60; RIC I #47; CBN 206; RSC II #45 (same dies); SRCV I #1941.AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Otho. Vesta.Roman Empire. Otho. 69 AD. AR Denarius (3.32 gm, 18.8mm, 6h) of Rome, Mar-Apr 69 AD. Bare head right. ↷IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P. / Vesta seated left, holding patera and sceptre. PONT MAX. VF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 124 #250. RIC I #24, plate 29; BMCRE 11-12; CBN 29; RSC II #7; SRCV I #2161.AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Vespasian. Judaea Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (3.17 gm, 18.2mm, 6h) of Rome, 21 Dec 69-early 70 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right. ⟳IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. / Judaea in mourning, seated right at foot of trophy, IVDEA. VF. Bt. Coral Gables 2001. RIC II #15, II.1 #2; BMCRE 35-42; CBN 23; RSC II #226; SRCV I #2296.AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Vespasian. Pax Denarius of Rome. Roman Empire. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (3.03 gm, 18.3mm, 6h) of Rome, Jan-June? 70 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right. ⟳IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. / Pax seated left, holding olive branch & caduceus. COS ITER TR POT. aEF. Early issue with AVG. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 124 #254. RIC II #10, II.1 #29; BMCRE 26-30; CBN 18; RSC II #94h; SRCV I #2285.AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Spintria. Temp. Vespasian-Titus, 70-75 AD. Modern reproduction.Roman Empire. Vespasian-Titus (temp). 70-75 AD. AE Spintria (28.51 gm, 37.1mm, 12h). Modern reproduction. Couple engaged on a couch under a canopy. / VIIII within a laurel wreath (VIII mark of value in asses = 2 sesterti (1 quinarius) + 1 as. EF. Agora Auction 78 #255. Bronze tesserae. Modern replica. Buttrey, Spintriae 7/VIIII. Simonetta Group C, Scene 12. Cf. Simonetta & Riva scene 9 (for obv.). Ex-Los Angeles private collection.AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Antonia Minor. Augusta. †37 AD. Dupondius of Rome.Roman Empire. Antonia Minor. Augusta, †37 AD. Æ Dupondius (14.37 gm, 28.8mm, 7h) of Rome, AD 41-42. Draped bust right of Antonia, mother of Claudius and daughter of Marc Antony. ANTONIA AVGVSTA. / Claudius, veiled and togate, standing left, holding simpulum. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, large S-C. VF. CNG EA 424 #427. WRG Collection. RIC I #92, plate 16 (Claudius); BMCRE 166; CBN 143; Cohen 6; RSC - ; SRCV I #1902; von Kaenel Type 59.AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Britannicus. 50-54 AD. Roman Empire. Britannicus. 50-54 AD. AE17 (3.05 gm, 17.7mm, 12h) of Pergamon. Bare head right of Brittanicus, son of Claudius and Valeria Messalina. BPITANNIKOC KAICAP. / Bare head right. of Nero as Caesar. NEPΩN, KAICAP. VF. Imhoof-Blumer Kleinasiatische Münzen p. 31 #3 RPC 2371; Vagi 649.AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Galba. 68-69 AD. Hispania Denarius of Rome.Roman Empire. Galba. 68-69 AD. AR Denarius (3.22 gm, 19.3mm, 6h) of Rome, Aug.-Oct. 68 AD. Laureate head right. IMP SER GALBA AVG. / Hispania standing left with bouquet of grain-ears and poppy, holding shield and two transverse spears to right. ⭯HISPA-NIA. VF. Pegasi Numismatics Sale 126 #261. RIC I #155; BMCRE 15; RSC 82; SRCV I #2103; Vagi 800.AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Galba. 68-69 AD. Libertas Publica Denarius of Tarraco.Roman Empire. Galba. 68-69 AD. AR Denarius (3.47 gm, 19.2mm, 6h) of Tarraco, Spain. Apr.-June 68 AD. Laureate head right. ⤸GALBA ↻IMP. Galba as Imperator, globe below. / Libertas draped and standing left, holding pileus and sceptre. LIBERTAS PVBLICA. gVF. Provincial Series. Rare. Pegasi Numismatics Auction X #421. RIC I #23; BMC 176; RSC 118. cf. SRCV 2095 (obv., same die).AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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Nero. AD 54-68. Salus.Roman Empire. Nero. AD 54-68. AR Denarius (3.37 gm, 19.3mm, 6h) of Rome. Struck c. 66-67 AD. Bearded and laureate head right. IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. / Salus seated left on ornamented throne, holding patera & resting hand at side. SALVS. nEF. CNG Auction 114 #765. From the John L. Cowan Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 830821 (January 2009). RIC I #53 (1st ed.)->#67 (2nd); RSC 2 #318; BMCRE 96; SRCV 1 #1945. Toned, a few scratches. Bold portrait.AnaximanderAug 21, 2020
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samosata002b_4Elagabalus
Samosata, Commagene
Obv: AVT KAI MAP A CЄ ANTΩNЄINOC, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust left.
Rev: CAMO-CATЄΩN, Tyche turreted seated left on rocks, eagle in right hand, left hand on rocks, Pegasus running left below.
26 mm, 12.35 gms
Butcher 30c, BMC 40Charles MAug 21, 2020
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samosata003c_3Elagabalus
Samosata, Commagene
Obv: AVT K MAV ANTWNINOC C Є B, radiate head right.
Rev: ΦCAMOCATЄWNMHTPKOMMA, Tyche turreted seated left on rocks, eagle perched on right arm with corn ears in right hand, left hand on rocks, River god swimming to front below. Legend begins upper right.
23 mm, 11.12 gms
Butcher 26c
From Themis Numismatics, Auction 6, lot 493Charles MAug 21, 2020
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samosata003a_2Elagabalus
Samosata, Commagene
Obv: AVT K MAV ANTWNINOC CЄB, Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: Φ[ΛCAMOCATЄW]NMHTPKOM, Tyche turreted seated left on rocks, eagle perched on right arm with corn ears in right hand, left hand on rocks, River god swimming to front below. Legend begins upper right.
26 mm, 10.46 gms
Butcher 26b, BMC 35 (as Caracalla in error)Charles MAug 21, 2020
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Lucius Verus - RIC 1456 (var. no drapery), Sear 5384, van Meter 38/1 (var. -)Obverse shows Lucius Verus with drapery; a scarcer type not specifically mentioned in RIC. LimesAug 21, 2020
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Lucius Verus - Sear 5347, Van Meter 14, RIC 501LimesAug 21, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Antoninus Pius as Augustus, AR Denarius.Rome 156-157 A.D. 3.14g - 17mm, Axis 6h
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II - Laureate head right.
Rev: TR POT XX COS IIII - Anonna standing right with corn ears in modius on knee, holding rudder left, and left foot on prow.
Ref: RIC III, 260.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian ScarlioliAug 21, 2020
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RIC 046 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.22g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PONT; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; Curule chair, wreath above
RIC 46 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Private Collection, July 2020.
Here is a rare Domitian 'PONT' denarius with the legend variant of DOMITIANVS fully spelled out. Denarii with 'PONT' instead of PM in the obverse legend come very early in the reign. Historically, PONT did not stand for Pontifex Maximus under Augustus, but did so under Nero (PONT was used after Nero was already Pontifex Maximus, BMC 9). It is possible Domitian followed Nero's example and used PONT as an abbreviation for Pontifex Maximus. Conversely, it is also possible he followed in Augustus' footsteps and used the temporary title 'PONT' until the ceremony electing him to the position was completed. We simply do not know. The records of the Arval brothers do not show Domitian as Pontifex Maximus by 30 October, so presumably he acquired the title in either November or December. The office seems to have had no fixed date of appointment. Knowing how much of a stickler Domitian was to keeping to the proper forms, the mint likely waited until his election as Pontifex Maximus before the title was displayed on the coinage. Whether or not that title on the coinage after the election was abbreviated as 'PONT' for a brief time is a mystery. The reverse features a pulvinar type carried-over from Titus's last denarius issue struck in celebration of the Colosseum's dedication. It possibly represents the pulvinar of Divus Vespasian, honouring his labours in building the structure.David AthertonAug 21, 2020
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RIC 041 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.23g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG PONT; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; Altar, garlanded and lighted
RIC 41 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Private Collection, July 2020.
An early rare 'PONT' denarius struck towards the end of 81. The abbreviation 'PONT' for Ponitfex Maximus must have come early in the sequence of titles Domitian employed on his denarii and likely was short lived if its rarity is any indication. The records of the Arval brothers do not show Domitian as Pontifex Maximus by 30 October, so presumably he acquired the title in either November or December. Some have argued that PONT is the same as PM, I disagree. Titus as Caesar early on had also used the title PONT on his denarii and he was never Pontifex Maximus under Vespasian - only the emperor can be Pontifex Maximus or greatest priest.David AthertonAug 21, 2020
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CARIA. Antiochia ad Maeandrum. Gallienus, 253-268CARIA. Antiochia ad Maeandrum. Gallienus, 253-268. Hexassarion (?) (Bronze, 30 mm, 13.65 g, 6 h). AY•K•Î •Î“AΛ[ΛIHNOC] Radiate, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to left, holding spear and shield. Rev. ANT[IOXЄΩN] Bridge of six arches spanning the Maeander, with gateway to left and river-god Maeander reclining left on bridge, holding reed. BMC 57. SNG von Aulock 2430.Ancient AussieAug 21, 2020
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wjuliapaulaemmett2976.3Julia Paula
Alexandria, Egypt
Obv: IOVΛIAΠAVΛACƐB; laureate draped bust right.
Rev: L Γ; Elagabalus standing right and empress (Julia Paula) standing left, each holding scepter, clasping right hands.
22 mm, 13.56 gms
Emmett 2976.3; Dattari 4158.
From the Rocky Mountain Collection of Alexandrian. Ex Pegasi BBS 154 (21 August 2018), lot 240. Purchased from CNG Electronic Auction 474, lot 290. Charles MAug 21, 2020
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emmett2940.3Elagabalus
Alexandria, Egypt
Obv: Α ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΜΑ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤⲰΝΙΝΟϹ ƐΥϹƐΒ; laureate head right.
Rev: L Γ; Nike flying left holding wreath and palm branch.
25 mm, 14.66 gms
Emmett 2940.3; Dattari 4124.
From the Rocky Mountain Collection of Alexandrian. Purchased from CNG Electronic Auction 474, lot 289. Fully silvered and rare as such.Charles MAug 21, 2020
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Turkey, Dalyan, Cliffside Tombs of Ancient city of KaunosToday, these elaborate graves form part of the UNESCO-recognised Ancient City of Kaunos, a 2,500-year-old archaeological site also home to a 5,000-seat Hellenistic theatre, a rock-cut Roman bath, and several Lycian temples and churches.
Dating back to the 4th century BC, the “Lycian King Tombs of Kaunos” feature Greek-style pillars and intricate hand-carved reliefs depicting gods, angels and spirits. Inside, ancient monoliths and limestone-lined chambers mark the final resting place of the Lycian elite.
The remarkable structures pictured above are in fact only a small proportion of the 170 or more rock-cut graves of various shapes, making up the Kaunian necropolis. These temple tombs, clustered in two main groups, are the most elaborate graves of the city.*AlexAug 20, 2020
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CÁC II. 20.16.1.1./g1.02./68., Anonymous III. (István III., (Stephen III.), King of Hungary, (1162-1172 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-164, CNH I.-153, U-086, #01CÁC II. 20.16.1.1./g1.02./68., Anonymous III. (István III., (Stephen III.), King of Hungary, (1162-1172 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-164, CNH I.-153, U-086, #01
avers: Four crosses and four crescents around Jerusalem cross; border of dots.
reverse: Three dots between two crosses; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 12,8mm, weight: 0,23g, axis:3h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-164, CNH I.-153, Unger-086,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 20.16.1.1./g1.02./68., (a small star in the right side of the top cross)
Q-001quadransAug 19, 2020
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Egypt, Alexandria, 035 Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), RPC IV.4 13528(T), AR-Tetradrachm, L/H//--, Draped bust of Serapis right, #1Egypt, Alexandria, 035 Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), RPC IV.4 13528(T), AR-Tetradrachm, L/H//--, Draped bust of Serapis right, #1
avers: ANTωNINOC CЄB ЄVC CЄB, Laureate head right.
reverse: L-H, Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos.
exergue: L/H//--, diameter: 22,5mm, weight: 12,40g, axis: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: L-H, Year=8, 144-145 A.D.,
ref:
RPC IV.4(T) 13528,
Emmet -H,
Milne 1776,
Geissen 1459,
Dattari 2344,
Kampmann-Ganschow 035.232,
Q-001quadransAug 19, 2020
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035p Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, G-1459, D-2344, AR-Tetradrachm, L/H//--, Draped bust of Serapis right, #1035p Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, G-1459, D-2344, AR-Tetradrachm, L/H//--, Draped bust of Serapis right, #1
avers: ANTωNINOC CЄB ЄVC CЄB, Laureate head right.
reverse: L-H, Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos.
exergue: L/H//--, diameter: 22,5mm, weight: 12,40g, axis: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: L-H, Year=8, 144-145 A.D.,
ref: Geissen-1459, Dattari-2344, Kapmann-Ganschow-35.232, Milne-1776, RPC IV.4 (online) -13528,
Q-001quadransAug 19, 2020
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Licinius I (308 -324 A.D.)Æ Follis
O: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS PF AVG; Laureate bust right.
R: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG; Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, leaning on scepter and holding Victory on globe in right hand, eagle holding wreath to left on ground // HTΔ
Heraclea mint, 15-316 A.D.
4.26g
22mm
RIC VII Heraclea 12, p. 543 (unlisted officina)
Published on Wildwinds!MatAug 19, 2020
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Arsakes XVI (78 - 61 B.C.)AR drachm
O:short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, hair covering ear; single-pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets.
R: Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bowfive-line Greek inscription with left two lines read from inside = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ
Margiane Mint
19mm
3.93g
Sellwood 30.20MatAug 19, 2020
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2014 ALEXIUS III ANGELUS-COMNENUS METROPOLITIAN TETARTERON S-2014 DOC 4 CLBC 8.4.1OBV Bust of Virgin nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion, turned to r. Manus Dei in upper r. field
REV Bust of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, and jeweled loros of a simplified type; holds in r hand labarum headed scepter and in l. Globus cruciger.
Metropolitan Issue were minted in Constantinople, each of these coins had an added silver content unknown for this issue. The entire tetartera of Alexius III are much harder to find due to debasement of trachea virtually rendering the Tetarteron useless. The Metropolitan issues were believed to be produced only for two years 1195-1197.
Size 18/21mm
Weight 2.7gm
DOC lists 1 example with weight of 3.38gm and 19mm
SimonAug 19, 2020
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2120 John III (Magn.) AE Tetarteron SBCV -2119 DOC 62 type G SBCV-2120
OBV. IC XC in field. Patriarchal Cross on three steps
REV Half length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision and jeweled loros of simplified type and saigon. Holds in r. hand labarum-headed scepter, and in l. gl cr.
Weight 3.40gm
Size 21mm
Doc lists 4 examples with weights from 1.93 to 2.90gm and sizes from 19 to 22mm
SimonAug 19, 2020
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BCC L26 Cast Lead DolphinCast Lead Dolphin
Uncertain Date
1st-5th Century CE?
Solid cast lead dolphin in classical
Roman style with low profile repre-
sentations of lips, eyes?, dorsal and
pectoral fins, and bifurcated tail. There
are no obvious seam lines, but there is
a small crack in the curve of the tail, so
perhaps it was cast in a one-piece open
mold and then manipulated to produce
the finished shape. Surface find from
the beach south of Caesarea Maritima.
3.65 x 1.5 x 0.6cm. 10.50gm.v-dromeAug 18, 2020
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Septimius SeverusSeptimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.39 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 201. Laureate head right / Trophy of arms; captive seated to left and right, hands in front supporting their heads, each in attitude of mourning. RIC IV 176; RSC 370. Lightly toned, area of minor smoothing. Good VF. From the Benito Collection.
Dan S IIAug 18, 2020
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Constantine IConstantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (21.5mm, 4.56 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 312. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe; S|F//PLG. RIC VII 4; Lyon 541. Brown patina, traces of deposits. Good VF. Reportedly ex circa 1970 Bourton-on-the-Water Hoard.
Dan S IIAug 18, 2020
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Marcus Junius BrutusMarcus Junius Brutus, Koson Gold Stater, 44 - 42 B.C., military mint, 8.35g, 18.6mm, die axis 0.
IGC MS64 (Thracian kings, 4663810124), BMCRR II p. 474, 48, RPC I 1701A (Thracian Kings), BMC Thrace p. 208, 1 (same), SNG Cop 123 (Scythian Dynasts)
OBV: Roman consul L. Junius Brutus (traditional founder of the Republic) in center, accompanied by two lictors, KOΣΩN in exergue, BR (Brutus) monogram left
REV: eagle standing left on scepter, wings open, raising wreath in right talon
EX: Forum Ancient Coins, American Rare Coins (Ridge, NY)
This type, traditionally attributed to an otherwise unknown Dacian or Sythian king Koson, was struck by Brutus, c. 44 - 42 B.C.,
with gold supplied by the Senate to fund his legions in the Roman civil war against Mark Antony and Octavian.
The obverse imitates a Roman denarius struck by Brutus in 54 B.C. depicting his ancestor L. Junius Brutus, the traditional founder of the Roman Republic.
The reverse imitates a Roman denarius struck by Pomponius Rufus in 73 B.C. The meaning of the inscription "KOΣΩN" is uncertain.
KOΣΩN may have been the name of a Dacian king who supplied mercenary forces to Brutus, or BR KOΣΩN may have been intended to mean "[of] the Consul Brutus."
SRukkeAug 18, 2020
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caesareagermanica001Elagabalus
Caesarea Germanica, Bithynia
Obv: Μ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ΑΥΓΟΥ; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: ΚΑΙCΑΡΕΙΑC ΓƐΡΜΑΝΙΚΗC; nude athlete standing left, holding wreath and palm branch. (double struck reverse)
22 mm, 6.77 gms
RPC Online 10926.
From Zeus Numismatics Budget Auction 7, lot 295.Charles MAug 18, 2020
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prusaadolympum001Elagabalus
Prusa ad Olympum, Bithynia
Obv: Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ΑΥΓΟΥϹΤΟϹ; laureate head right.
Rev: ΠΡΟΥϹΑƐΩΝ; Ajax the Telamonian falling left upon his sword; to left, pile of stones; below, shield.
25 mm, 7.03 gms
RPC Online 3015 variant (obverse legend)
From Numismatik Naumann, Auction 86, lot 340.Charles MAug 18, 2020
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209cfCarausius 287-93AD
Antoninianus
Obv "IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG"
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev "CONCOR[D(?) MILIT]"
Clasped hands
Camulodunum mint
-/-//MC
RIC - (cf 209-10) mauseusAug 17, 2020
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4015 JUDAEA, Ascalon. Hadrian 132-33 AD Tyche-AstarteReference.
RPC III, 4015/10 ; BMC 179; Rosenberger 166; Sofaer 133
Issue Year 236
Obv. ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ
Laureate and draped head of Hadrian (seen from rear), right
Rev. ΑϹΚΑΛΩ
Tyche-Astarte standing, l., on prow with standard and aphlaston; in l. field, incense altar; in r. field, dove standing l.; to r., ϚΛC
11.40 gr
22.50 mm
6hokidokiAug 17, 2020
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IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG / IOVI PROPVGNATORI dupondius (231-235 A.D.) Obv.: IMP ALEXAN[DER PIV]S A[VG], bust of Severus Alexander, radiate, right, right, one ribbon behind, one forward across shoulder?, draped over left shoulder?
Rev.: [I]OVI PRO-PVG[N]ATO[R]I, Jupiter, naked except for cape flowing to left, walking left, looking right, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand and holding eagle in left hand. Across fields: S-C.
d 24-25mm, 9.33g, die axis 1h (medal alignment), material: Ӕ / orichalcum (brass)
Authority and portrait: Severus Alexander (reign 222-235). Mint: Rome.
IMP(erator) PIVS = pius (dutiful) AVG(ustus). IOVI PROPVGNATORI= to Jupiter the Defender. Jupiter is often exhibited in the Imperial Series with the surname of Propugnator, to denote that the emperors in their contest with the barbarians were defended in battle by Jove himself; hence they made sacrifices of congratulation on their own safety, in the temple of the god. His main attribute, two-sided and three-pronged thunderbolt, is depicted in the typical Roman manner, long speculated to be akin to Indian vajra, a mystical symbolic weapon with very deep ancient roots with parallels in other mythologies. And Jupiter's primary sacred animal is eagle, aquila, which held precedence over other birds in the taking of auspices and became one of the most common symbols of the Roman army. The two emblems were often combined to represent the god in the form of an eagle holding in its claws a thunderbolt.
RIC IV Severus Alexander 632 (g?).
ID straightforward as RIC 632 (radiate crown points to dupondius, the figure of Jupiter with thunderbolt and eagle to the particular type), but there are three types of bust: f (bare), g (draped over left shoulder) and h (draped), and distinguishing between them without clear examples is difficult. Since the example I found is id'd as type g, and mine seems very similar, I tentatively id this also as 632g.Yurii PAug 17, 2020
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3052 Hadrian Denarius 117-30 AD Mars Eastern mintReference.
RIC, 3052; Strack *13
Bust D2+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Bare head, draped and cuirassed bust viewed from side
Rev. COS III
Mars advancing right, holding spear and shouldering trophy, with floating drapery tied around waist
2.81 gr
20 mm
6h okidokiAug 17, 2020
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0560 EPIRUS, Nicopolis Hadrian, Nike in BigaReference.
RPC III 560/3; Oikonomidou Augustus —, Calomino 90
Obv. ΚΤΙϹΜΑ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟΥ
Bare head of Augustus, right
Rev. ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΕⲰϹ
Nike in biga r., holding whip and palm branch
5.22 gr
22 mm
6h
Note.
Commemorative issue for Augustus (died 14 AD)
This interesting issue was struck by Hadrian to commemorate the foundation of Nicopolis by Augustus on the site of the first emperor's greatest victory, the defeat of Marc Antony in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The legends KTICMA CЄBACTOY / NЄIKOΠΟΛЄωC literally translate as 'foundation of Augustus / Victory city'.okidokiAug 17, 2020
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8.26.21.15 (rev. only)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 14.17g, 27.27mm, 180°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVR - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR
Hygieia stg. frontal, head r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1941 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. No. 8.26.21.15 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.1.3 (same die)
possibly unpublished
rare, F+, dark brown green patina
JochenAug 17, 2020
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Cilicia, Olba, pseudo-autonomous, SNG Paris 799-800Cilicia, Olba, pseudo-autonomous, AD 10-11
AE 21, 8.09g, 21.44mm, 225°
struck under Aias, son of Teukros, archiereus and toparch of Kennatis and Lalassis (year 1)
Obv:. TEVKROV - AIANTOS
Priestking Aias, wearing priest's cap, as Hermes with kerykeion
Rev.: Triskeles (sign of the Teukri), flanked by ET - A (year 1)
above ARXIEREWS / TOPARXOV
beneath KEN - NAT / LALASSA
Ref.: SNG Levante 630; SNG von Aulock 5783; SNG Copenhagen 186; SNG BnF 799/800; RPC 3725; BMC 119, 2; Ziegler 361; Staffierie Olba, 7ff.; Lindgren 1563; Righetti 1608
F+, olive green patina
JochenAug 17, 2020
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kings of Cappadocia: King Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios, AR Drachm.Eusebeia-Mazaka Year 31 = 65-64 B.C. 4.06g - 17.9mm, Axis 12h.
Obv: Diademed head right.
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ APIOBAPZANOY ΦIΛOPΩMAIOY - Athena standing left, holding shield, spear and Nike; to left, ΓA monogram; AΛ in exergue.
Ref: Simonetta 45a.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliAug 16, 2020
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov-102 - Bronze TetrachalkEnd of 2nd – Beginning of 1st century B.C.
4.87 gm, 17.6 mm.
Obv: Laurate head of Apollo right with hair in bun
Rev.: Upright anchor with thin flukes, its body represented as a sketch of two parallel lines and a thin straight stock; IH to left, crayfish to right.
Topalov Apollonia p. 626, 102, p.812;
HGC 3.2 1341;
SNG Bulgaria (Ruse) 2, 475-477
*ex-Forum MA91722*
Same coin as previous, but shot under OTT light only. Previous coin used two LED lamps.
The letters "IH" replaced the "A" of Apollonia towards the end of the 2nd Century B.C. and is thought to be an abbreviation of IHTPOY (Healer) with the full meaning: “coins of the town of the god Healer”. The Healer or Bright Healer are epithets of Apollo.
Topalov Type 102: Bronze Tetrachalk(?) (end of the 2nd-beginning of the 1st c. B.C.) of the type “Apollo’s head with a bun of hair – upright anchor with thin flukes, IH, crab"
Obv.: Laurate head of Apollo right with hair in bun and a decorated ribbon
Rev.: Upright anchor with thin flukes, its body represented as a sketch of two parallel lines and a thin straight stock; IH to left, crayfish to right.JaimelaiAug 16, 2020
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Maximianus 286–305BI Antoninianus of Lugdunum, AD 290-291
Obv: IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG, radiate bust left, in imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped sceptre.
Rev: PAX AVGG, Pax standing left, holding Victory on globe and transverse sceptre; B in exergue.
Lyon 380; RIC 399
(3.52g, 22mm)VacolonyAug 16, 2020
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Gallienus 253–268BI Antoninianus of Rome, AD 261-262
Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right.
Rev: AETERNITAS AVG, Sol, radiate, standing left with with raised hand and holding globe; in left field: G.
RIC 160
3.86g (Extremely Fine)VacolonyAug 16, 2020
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Constantine II, as Caesar 337–340Constantine II, as Caesar 337–340
Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.
Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, wreath around VOT X; TSBVI in exergue.
RIC 128.
(3.06g, 19mm)VacolonyAug 16, 2020
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caracallamysiaparium002Caracalla
Parium, Mysia
Obv: ANTONINV-S PIVS AV, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: C G - I - H P A, Genius standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding cornucopia.
24 mm, 6.42 grams
SNG France 1496; SNG Cop 294.Charles MAug 16, 2020
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Vietnam. Later Lê Dynasty. Lê Nhán Tông (1443-1459). Thái Hòa Thông BảoBarker 32.9; Toda 54 var; Zeno # 256217
Bronze 1 van; cast during first nien-hao (1443-1453); 3.50 g., 25.05 mm.
Obv: 大和通寶 Thái Hòa Thông Bảo
Rev: plain
Central Style variety; short 大 Thái and narrow 寶 Bảo.
The character 太 Thái in the legend is written with the character 大 Đąi.
Barker rarity 7StkpAug 16, 2020
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Vietnam. Later Lê Dynasty. Lê Nhán Tông (1443-1459). Thái Hòa Thông BảoBarker 32.12; Toda 54 var; Zeno # 256218
Bronze 1 van; cast during first nien-hao (1443-1453); 22.99 g., 24.36 mm.
Obv: 大和通寶 Thái Hòa Thông Bảo
Rev: plain
Central Style variety; 和 Hòa to the left.
The character 太 Thái in the legend is written with the character 大 Đąi.
Barker rarity 7StkpAug 16, 2020
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Vietnam. Later Lê Dynasty. Lê Thánh Tông (1460-1497). Quang Thuận Thông BảoBarker 35.9; Toda 57; Zeno # 256176
Bronze 1 van; cast during first nien-hao (1460-1470); 4.10 g., 23.77 mm.
Obv: å…‰é †é€šå¯¶Quang Thuáºn Thông Bảo
Rev: plain
Group 2; shorter right leg on å…‰ Quang
Barker rarity 6StkpAug 16, 2020
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Vietnam. Later Lê Dynasty. Lê Thánh Tông (1460-1497). Hồng ĐứcThông BảoBarker 36.19; Toda 58 var; Zeno # 256327
Bronze 1 van; cast during second nien-hao (1470-1497); 3.82 g., 24.54 mm.
Obv: 洪德通寶, Hồng Đức Thông Bảo
Rev: plain
Main style variety; trumpet radical on 洪 Hồng, high 寶 Bảo and 德 Đức.
Barker rarity 7StkpAug 16, 2020
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3054 Hadrian Denarius 117-30 AD Minerva Eastern mintReference.
RIC, 3054; Strack *35;
Bust A+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Bare head
Rev. COS III
Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, shield resting by feet
2.97 gr
19 mm
12h
Note.
Ex maridvnvmokidokiAug 16, 2020
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1629 MYSIA, Hadrianotherae Hadrian, BearReference.
RPC III, 1629/12; von Fritze 565–7; Cop: 176; P: 662
Obv. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓΟΥϹΤΟϹ
Bare head of Hadrian, right
Rev. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΘΗΡΙΤΩΝ
Head of she bear, left
3.12 gr
15 mm
6hokidokiAug 16, 2020
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Phriapatios to Mithradates I. 185 - 138 BCAR dr, 3,27g, 20mm;
mint: Margiane (?), axis: 12h;
Sellw. 10.2, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
obv.: bust, left, w/bashlik and diadem, knot, and 2 ribbons; beardless; dotted border 6:30-12:30;
rev.: incuse, double struck; archer, right, w/bow, on omphalos, exergual line, mintmark (?) M or ΛΛ in exergue; 3-line legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛo(Y) ΛΡΣΛΚoΥ.SchatzAug 16, 2020
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nicaea100hElagabalus or Caracalla
Nicaea, Bithynia
Obv: ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝ[ΟϹ ΑΥΓ], laureate head right of Elagabalus or youthful Caracalla.
Rev: NIKA-IEΩN, serpent arising to left from cista mystica.
16 mm, 2.05 gms
Rec Gen 443Charles MAug 16, 2020
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nicaea100gElagabalus or Caracalla
Nicaea, Bithynia
Obv: AVT K M AVP ΑΝΤOΝΙΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ, laureate head right of Elagabalus or youthful Caracalla.
Rev: NIK-A-I-IΩN, flaming altar, garlanded.
18 mm, 2.93 gms
Mionnet, S5, 697 variant (obverse legend); Rec Gen---; Wildwinds, several similar coins.Charles MAug 16, 2020
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Taras, Calabria 272-240/35 BC (Period VIII - The Roman Alliance I)
AR Didrachm (19mm, 6.47g)
Agatharkos magistrate.
O: Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse's head; ΑΓΑΘ-A / PXΟΣ (magistrate) in two lines below.
R: Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding cornucopia in left hand and [kantharos] in extended right hand; lighted torch behind, TAPAΣ below.
D'Andrea XLIV, 1368; Vlasto 852-54; SNG France 2011; Evans VIII, B1; McGill II, 96-98; SNG ANS 1179-80; HN Italy 1028
ex Goduto Giuseppe
This coin attracted me, even though some reverse elements are slightly off center.
However most didrachms of this late period are very 'mushy', particularly the magistrates name and ethnic, so the scarcity of such a well struck specimen was too alluring to pass up.
EnodiaAug 16, 2020
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nicaea100fElagabalus or Caracalla
Nicaea, Bithynia
Obv: ΑΝΤΩ[ΝEΙΝΟ]Ϲ ΑΥΓO, laureate head right of Elagabalus or youthful Caracalla.
Rev: NI-KA-IE-ΩN, tetrastyle temple
15 mm, 1.95 gms
Rec Gen 479 (as Caracalla)Charles MAug 16, 2020
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Sicily, Messana (The Mamertini)Metal/Size: AE26; Weight: 10 grams; Denomination: Pentonkion; Mint: Messana, Sicily; Date: c. 220-200 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right, dotted border around. Reverse: Naked warrior advancing right, wearing helmet and holding spear and large circular shield - MAMEPTINΩN, Π (P)(mark of value) to right; dotted border around. References: BMC 2.25; CNS #41; SNG ANS #441; Sear #1144.museumguyAug 15, 2020
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov-102 - Bronze TetrachalkEnd of 2nd – Beginning of 1st century B.C.
4.87 gm, 17.6 mm.
Obv: Laurate head of Apollo right with hair in bun
Rev.: Upright anchor with thin flukes, its body represented as a sketch of two parallel lines and a thin straight stock; IH to left, crayfish to right.
Topalov Apollonia p. 626, 102, p.812;
HGC 3.2 1341;
SNG Bulgaria (Ruse) 2, 475-477
*ex-Forum MA91722*
The letters "IH" replaced the "A" of Apollonia towards the end of the 2nd Century B.C. and is thought to be an abbreviation of IHTPOY (Healer) with the full meaning: “coins of the town of the god Healer”. The Healer or Bright Healer are epithets of Apollo.
Topalov Type 102: Bronze Tetrachalk(?) (end of the 2nd-beginning of the 1st c. B.C.) of the type “Apollo’s head with a bun of hair – upright anchor with thin flukes, IH, crab"
Obv.: Laurate head of Apollo right with hair in bun and a decorated ribbon
Rev.: Upright anchor with thin flukes, its body represented as a sketch of two parallel lines and a thin straight stock; IH to left, crayfish to right.JaimelaiAug 15, 2020
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pergewjuliapaula001Julia Paula
Perge, Pamphylia
Obv: [ΙΟΥΛ ΠΑΥΛΑΝ ϹƐΒ]; diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: ΠƐΡ-Γ-Α-IΩΝ; front view of a distyle temple, within which cult statue of Pergaean Artemis, facing between crescent, to left, and star, to right; on either side of the statue, pilaster surmounted by eagle(?); in pediment, eagle
18 mm, 3.52 gms
RPC Online 6114Charles MAug 15, 2020
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