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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2181OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSER
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*P
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 6 (autumn 272 – 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 3,73 g
RIC TEMP: 2181 (19 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 310

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1497OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: PIETAS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
MINT: MILAN
ISSUE: 4 (end 272 – 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 3,24 g
RIC TEMP: 1497 (262 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 279

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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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: 4 ( autumn 271)
WEIGHT: 4,36 g
RIC TEMP: 2091 (73 ex. Cited)
Coll. no. 296

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2119OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS AVG
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*Q
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 4 (autumn 271)
WEIGHT: 3,83 g
RIC TEMP: 2119 (11 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 293

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2120OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS MILITVM
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*Q
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 4
WEIGHT: 3,44 g
RIC TEMP: 2120 (5 ex. Cited)
Collection no. 311

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1444OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS MILITVM
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//T
MINT: MILAN
ISSUE: 2 (summer 271)
WEIGHT: 3,44 g
RIC TEMP: 1444 (45 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 294

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1472OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//T
MINT: MILAN
ISSUE: 3 (autumn 271 – autumn 272)
WEIGHT: 4,17 g
RIC TEMP: 1472 (375 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 306

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2510OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//Γ
MINT: uncertain Balkan mint
ISSUE: 2.1 (autumn 272 – autumn 273)
WEIGHT: 4,13 g
RIC TEMP: 2510 (74 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 284

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2464OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
MINT: uncertain Balkan mint
ISSUE: 1.2 (end 271 – autumn 272)
WEIGHT: 3,97 g
RIC TEMP: 2464 (7 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 287

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2511OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRT(•)MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//Γ
MINT: uncertian Balkan mint
ISSUE: 2.1 (autumn 272 – autumn 273)
WEIGHT: 4,64 g
RIC TEMP: 2511 (151 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 307

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2599OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSER
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//P
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 4 (early 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 3,87 g
RIC TEMP: 2599 (16 ex. Cited)
Collection no. 285

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 03, 2020
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RIC 0268 [Titus]Domitian as Caesar AR Denarius 80-81 CE
(18mm 3.06g)
Obv: Head laureate right; CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII
Rev: Minerva advancing right with spear and shield; PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
RIC 268 [TITUS] BMC 86; RSC 381a
This coin is part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist.
Purchased July 1 2020 from Silbury Coins
2 commentsorfewJul 03, 2020
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Kings of Macedon - Philip III Arrhidaios (323-317 BC)320 B.C.
Bronze Half Unit
4.03 gm, 17 mm
Obv.: Macedonian shield with facing Gorgoneion on boss
Rev.: Macedonian helmet; B A to either side, rose bud below left
Miletos or Mylasa, Caria, mint
Price 2070
JaimelaiJul 03, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 3090OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: B//XXI
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 10.2 (early – summer 275)
WEIGHT: 4,91 g
RIC TEMP: 3090 (21 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 281

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 02, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2781OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS 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: 3,95 g
RIC TEMP: 2781 (27 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 282

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 02, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 3167OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: Γ//XXI
MINT: ANTIOCHIA
ISSUE: 5 (spring 274 – early 275)
WEIGHT: 4,38 g
RIC TEMP: 3167 (8 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 289

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection = ex JESUS VICO ROOM AUCTION 151 LOT 337 = ex Giovanni Dattari collection
Barnaba6Jul 02, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2947OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VICTORIA AVG (Trophy of arms (helmet r.); on each side, a bound and std. captive in oriental dress)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//C*
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 5 ( early – summer 272)
WEIGHT: 3,64 g
RIC TEMP: 2947/4 - THIS EXAMPLE! (ONLY 5 EX. CITED IN TOTAL)
Collection no. 317

Note: very rare and desirable reverse type!

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 02, 2020
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RIC 0378 VespasianusObv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, radiate Head left
Rev: VESTA (in exergue) / S C (across field), Vesta seated left holding sceptre and Palladium
AE/Dupondius (28.20 mm 12.658 g 6h) Struck in Rome 80-81 AD
RIC 378 (R2, Titus), BMCRE unlisted, BNF 262 (Titus)
Purchased on VCoins from Martì C.N., ex Dix Noonan Webb, Auction 177, Lot 242, from The Antony Scammell Collection of Roman Coins (Part I)
4 commentsFlaviusDomitianusJul 02, 2020
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MACEDON. Akanthos. AR TetradrachmCirca 480-470 BC. 17.11g, 29mm. Obverse: lion right attacking bull crouching left; theta above, floral ornament (probably inverted acanthus flower segment) in exergue. Reverse: quadripartite incuse square. Desneaux 59 var.; AMNG III/2, 4; SNG ANS 10. Good Extremely Fine. Very well detailed.

Ex Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 10 Lot 172
Ex Roma Numismatics e-Sale 72 Lot 232

Akanthos was founded by colonists from Andros around mid-7th century BC. They had active mints and continuously minting coins starting from the late 6th century BC. Their coinage bore strong Persian influence as shown by the lion-over-bull motif and was adopted as the city's badge. The type of coin shown here has stylized and almost abstract design. Before 480 BC and after 470 BC, the designs tend to depict the animals more naturally. It could be during the period of transition from Persian rule to inclusion to the Delian League that these stylized designs were made. Akanthos contributed three talents every year to the League's cause. This very coin might had been a part of that tribute.
Jason TJul 02, 2020
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BRUTTIUM. Kroton. AR StaterCirca 530-500 BC. 7.98 g, 28mm, 12h. Obverse: tripod-lebes, legs terminating in lion's paws, two serpents at base; QPO to left field. Reverse: incuse tripod. Attianese 4; SNG ANS 238-241; HN Italy 2075. Good Very Fine.

Ex Roma Numismatics e-Sale 48 Auction Lot 31
Ex Roma Numismatics e-Sale Auction 72 Lot 42

The tripod seen on most coins of Kroton might allude to the Oracle of Delphi's involvement in the founding of the city of Kroton by the legendary Myskelos of Rhypes in 710 BC. According to one variant of the tradition, after Myskelos had surveyed the area of southern Italy, he was much better pleased with the site of Sybaris as the place of settlement for the colonist as opposed to the place sanctioned by the Oracle. This proved to be prophetic since after exactly 200 years later in 510 BC Kroton defeated and destroyed Sybaris. It could have been this old time envy and grudge rooted from this tradition that Sybaris' fate was sealed.
1 commentsJason TJul 02, 2020
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Q. POMPONIUS MUSA ROMAN REPUBLIC; GENS POMPONIA AR DenariusOBVERSE: Laureate head of Apollo right; sandal to left
REVERSE: Thalia, the Muse of Comedy, wearing long flowing tunic and peplum, standing left and leaning left arm on column, holding persona (comic mask) in outstretched right hand
Rome 55 BC
3.39g, 16mm
Crawford 410/9b; Sydenham 821; Pomponia 19
LegatusJul 02, 2020
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Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Yottsuho-senHartill 4.09-13 var. esp. 4.109; Jones (2007) 208-9 var. esp. 208; KM C 1.1 var; Zeno # 254089

1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1708-1712 (Hoei 5 - Shotoku 2), Kameido-mura Edo mint (Musashi Province); 3.11 g., 23.33 mm. max.

Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho.

Rev: Blank

There are at least nine varieties of Yottsuho-hen, but Hartill only lists five and Jones only lists two. They are characterized by the hook on the right arm of 永 ei. This variety is called 広永 Ko-ei (wide ei). It is characterized by a wide ei in which the left leg and right arm are long.

Formally called Hōei Kameido-sen, but popularly called Yottsuhō-sen (literally translated as The Four Treasures Coin) because they were small light and badly cast, and hence derogatorily designated Yottsuho-sen, meaning "Poor Coin."

Hartill rarity VC
StkpJul 02, 2020
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Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Yottsuho-senHartill 4.09-13 var; Jones (2007) 208-9 var; KM C 1.1 var; Zeno # 251949

1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1708-1712 (Hoei 5 - Shotoku 2), Kameido-mura Edo mint (Musashi Province); 2.21 g., 22.87 mm. max.

Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho.

Rev: Blank

There are at least nine varieties of Yottsuho-hen, but Hartill only lists five and Jones only lists two. They are characterized by the hook on the right arm of 永 ei. This coin is similar to Hartill 4.110 (called 勁永 Kei-Ei (vigorous ei), and is also characterized by a hooked head of ei. It differs in that the second stroke (on the crown) and right leg of the 寛 kan are wider. It is Ogawa 63, called 勁永広寛 Kei Ei Ko Kan (vigorous 永 ei, wide 寛 kan).

Formally called Hōei Kameido-sen, but popularly called Yottsuhō-sen (literally translated as The Four Treasures Coin) because they were small light and badly cast, and hence derogatorily designated Yottsuho-sen, meaning "Poor Coin."

Hartill rarity VC
StkpJul 02, 2020
JPN_Hartill_4_109-13_esp_4_113_Yottsuho-sen_Zeno_#_254091.jpg
Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Yottsuho-senHartill 4.09-13 var. esp. 4.113; Jones (2007) 208-9 var; KM C 1.1 var; Zeno # 254091

1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1708-1712 (Hoei 5 - Shotoku 2), Kameido-mura Edo mint (Musashi Province); 2.45 g., 22.04 mm. max.

Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho.

Rev: Blank

There are at least nine varieties of Yottsuho-hen, but Hartill only lists five and Jones only lists two. They are characterized by the hook on the right arm of 永 ei. This variety is called 座寛 Za-kan (squat kan). It is characterized by a 254091.

Formally called Hōei Kameido-sen, but popularly called Yottsuhō-sen (literally translated as The Four Treasures Coin) because they were small light and badly cast, and hence derogatorily designated Yottsuho-sen, meaning "Poor Coin."

Hartill rarity VC
StkpJul 02, 2020
JPN_Hartill_4_09-13_esp_4_112_Yottsuho-sen_Zeno_#_252928.jpg
Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Yottsuho-senHartill 4.09-13 var. esp. 4.112; Jones (2007) 208-9 var. esp. 209; KM C 1.1 var; Zeno # 252928

1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1708-1712 (Hoei 5 - Shotoku 2), Kameido-mura Edo mint (Musashi Province); 2.37 g., 22.48 mm. max.

Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho.

Rev: Blank

There are at least nine varieties of Yottsuho-hen, but Hartill only lists five and Jones only lists two. They are characterized by the hook on the right arm of 永 ei. This variety is called 俯頭辵Futochaku (roughly 俯 = depression, 頭 = head, 辵 = heel). It is characterized by a drooping 通 tsu radical with the head tilting down and a right vertical stroke of 寛 kan that touches the right foot. Jones notes that the right stroke of the crown of kan is long and curves inward.

Formally called Hōei Kameido-sen, but popularly called Yottsuhō-sen (literally translated as The Four Treasures Coin) because they were small light and badly cast, and hence derogatorily designated Yottsuho-sen, meaning "Poor Coin."

Hartill rarity VC
StkpJul 02, 2020
JPN_Hartill_4_109-13_esp_4_111_Yottsuho-sen_Zeno_#_254087.jpg
Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Yottsuho-senHartill 4.09-13 var. esp. 4.111; Jones (2007) 208-9 var; KM C 1.1 var; Zeno # 254087

1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1708-1712 (Hoei 5 - Shotoku 2), Kameido-mura Edo mint (Musashi Province); 3.29 g., 22.73 mm. max.

Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho.

Rev: Blank

There are at least nine varieties of Yottsuho-hen, but Hartill only lists five and Jones only lists two. They are characterized by the hook on the right arm of 永 ei. This variety is called 跳永 Cho-ei (leaping ei). It is characterized by a left arm of ei that slopes down as well as a closed 見 ken component of 寛 kan with prominent vertical stroke and a 寶 ho inclined to the left.

Formally called Hōei Kameido-sen, but popularly called Yottsuhō-sen (literally translated as The Four Treasures Coin) because they were small light and badly cast, and hence derogatorily designated Yottsuho-sen, meaning "Poor Coin."

Hartill rarity VC
StkpJul 02, 2020
JPN_Hartill_4_109-13_esp_4_110_Yottsuho-sen_Zeno_#_254133.jpg
Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Yottsuho-senHartill 4.09-13 var. esp. 4.110; Jones (2007) 208-9 var; KM C 1.1 var; Zeno # 254133

1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1708-1712 (Hoei 5 - Shotoku 2), Kameido-mura Edo mint (Musashi Province); 3.11 g., 23.33 mm. max.

Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho.

Rev: Blank

There are at least nine varieties of Yottsuho-hen, but Hartill only lists five and Jones only lists two. They are characterized by the hook on the right arm of 永 ei. This variety is called 勁永Keiei (powerfully executed ei). It is characterized by a hooked head of ei.

Formally called Hōei Kameido-sen, but popularly called Yottsuhō-sen (literally translated as The Four Treasures Coin) because they were small light and badly cast, and hence derogatorily designated Yottsuho-sen, meaning "Poor Coin."

Hartill rarity VC
StkpJul 02, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2928OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VICTORIA GERN
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 3 (end 271)
WEIGHT: 3,81 g
RIC TEMP: 2928 (19 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 291

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 3077OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: MARS INVICTVS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: Δ//XXI
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 10.1 (early – summer 275)
WEIGHT: 4,03 g
RIC TEMP: 3077 (8 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 283

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1436OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: PIETAS AVG
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
MINT: MILAN
ISSUE: 2 (summer 271)
WEIGHT: 4.72 g
RIC TEMP: 1436 (37 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 280

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1611OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//Γ
MINT: ROMA
ISSUE: 2 (summer 273)
WEIGHT: 4.27 g
RIC TEMP: 1611 (12 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 309

Note: rare variant of this otherwise popular reverse type in which the God Sol is depicted alone, without any captives.

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2695OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXI•S•
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 7.2 (April – November 274)
WEIGHT: 3.25 g
RIC TEMP: 2695 (22 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 267

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2652OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXI•P•
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 7.1
WEIGHT: 4.43 g
RIC TEMP: 2652 (29 ex. Cited)
Collection no. 275

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2514OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT(•)ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//A
MINT: UNCERTIAN BALKAN MINT
ISSUE: 2.2 (autumn 272 – autumn 273)
WEIGHT: 4.21 g
RIC TEMP: 2514 (190 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 292

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2200 VICTORIA PARTICAOBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VICTORIA PARTICA (Emperor in military dress stg. l., holding globe in r. hand and long transversal sceptre in l. hand, crowned by Victory stg. l., holding palm against l. shoulder.)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S*
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 6 (autumn 272 – 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 2,85 g
RIC TEMP: 2200/3 = THIS EXAMPLE! (4 EX. CITED ONLY)
Collection no. 298

Note: extremely rare and desirable reverse type. One of the highlights of my Aurelian collection.

A coin of the highest numismatic interest given that most scholars do not believe that Aurelian actually undertook a succesful military campaign against the Parthian Empire during his reign.

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2199OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VICTORIA AVG (Emperor in military dress stg. l., holding globe in r. hand and long transversal sceptre in l. hand, crowned by Victory stg. l., holding palm against l. shoulder.)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S*
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 6 (autumn 272 – 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 3,25 g
RIC TEMP: 2199/7 - THIS EXAMPLE! (11 EX. CITED IN TOTAL)
Collection no. 315

Note: very rare and desirable reverse type!

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1791OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//BXXIR
MINT: ROMA
ISSUE: 10 (end 274)
WEIGHT: 4.13 g
RIC TEMP: 1791 (19 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 278

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1529OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//PXXT
MINT: TICINUM
ISSUE: 2 ( June – September 274)
WEIGHT: 4.87 g
RIC TEMP: 1529 (102 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 288

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2268OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG (Emperor in military dress stg. r., holding long sceptre in l. hand, receiving globe from Sol stg. l. holding whip in l. hand.)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//Q
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 7.2 ( spring 274)
WEIGHT: 3.13 g
RIC TEMP: 2268/10 - THIS EXAMPLE! (10 EX. CITED IN TOTAL)
Collection no. 314

Note: very rare and desirable reverse type!

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2303OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//S
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 7.3 ( spring 274)
WEIGHT: 3.30 g
RIC TEMP: 2303 (11 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 276

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2359OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIP
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 9.1 (autumn 274 – spring 275)
WEIGHT: 3.90 g
RIC TEMP: 2359 (62 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 277

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2379OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIQ
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 9.1 (autumn 274 – spring 275)
WEIGHT: 4.16 g
RIC TEMP: 2379 (39 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 313

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1832OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: H/-//XXIR
MINT: ROMA
ISSUE: 11 (early – September 275)
WEIGHT: 4.10 g
RIC TEMP: 1832 (65 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 271

Note: Captive is lying on the ground instead on knealing as usual! - extremely rare detail !!!

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1826OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: Z/-//XXIR
MINT: ROMA
ISSUE: 11 (early – September 275)
WEIGHT: 4.78 g
RIC TEMP: 1826 (41 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 272

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1819OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: Δ/-//XXIR
MINT: ROMA
ISSUE: 11 (early – September 275)
WEIGHT: 4.06 g
RIC TEMP: 1819 (76 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 273

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1815OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: B/-//XXIR
MINT: ROMA
ISSUE: 11 (early – September 275)
WEIGHT: 4.18 g
RIC TEMP: 1815 (68 ex. cited)
Collection no. 274

ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jul 01, 2020
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RIC 0143 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 27.31g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: CAES AVG F DES IMP AVG F COS DES IT; S C in field; Titus and Domitian stg. l. and r., with spears; Titus (to r.) also with parazonium, Domitian with roll
RIC 143 (R). BMC 528. BNC 473.
Acquired from NumisCorner, June 2020.

An iconic dynastic sestertius struck during Vespasian's great bronze issue of 71. The type was struck both at Rome and Lyon (ancient Lugdunum) and announced Vespasian's intention to found a dynasty. Mattingly in BMCRE II calls it a 'famous' type placing the figures on the reverse as Titus on the left and Domitian on the right. While that is the conventional numismatic placement for the two Caesares, here we see the figure on the right holding a parazonium an attribute of an imperator, which of the two could only be Titus. Conversely, the figure on the left is holding something smaller (a book scroll?) that does not appear to be a parazonium. The reverse legend corresponds for this placement of the figures with the first half of the legend CAES AVG F DES for Domitian on the left, the second half IMP AVG F COS DES IT for Titus on the right. The legend has caused confusion over the years with some numismatists creating the phantom title Designatus Imperator for Titus. The title COS is implied for Domitian after DES in the legend as a kind of numismatic shorthand. Gunnar Seelentag attempted to clear up the matter in his Numismatic Chronicle, Vol 167 (2007) article 'Titus and the Supposed Title Designatus Imperator', but doubts remain. Curtis Clay has proposed that the traditional view of Titus on the left and Domitian on the right is correct, pointing out that both are holding a parazonium, theorising Titus's is hidden behind his body with only the handle showing. His arguments in full can be read here: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=44488.0 The reverse type itself is fairly rare with only a handful of specimens coming to market each decade. Flavian dynastic types are far more common in silver.

Fantastic early style portrait.
5 commentsDavid AthertonJul 01, 2020
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Crawford 043/3, ROMAN REPUBLIC, L Series, AE TriensRome, The Republic.
L Series, 214-212 BCE.
AE Triens (24.79g; 30mm).
Luceria Mint.

Obverse: Helmeted head of Minerva facing right; ●●●● above (mark-of-value=4 unciae); L behind

Reverse: Prow right with two mariners on deck and club within deck structure, star symbol on flank of prow and small wing on keel; ROMA above; ●●●● (mark-of-value=4 unciae) below.

References: Crawford 43/3a; Sydenham 125; BMCRR (Italy) 5; RBW 152-153.

Provenance: Ex A.J. Scammell Collection [Dix Noonan Webb (3 Jun 2020) Lot 103].

The Luceria series of Roman Republican bronzes are complex, and there are likely more series than those identified in Crawford. The thick flan fabric of this coin has a pronounced conical cross-section. The die planes were quite flat and the devices in low relief. The star symbol and bulbous prow stem are common style items among heavier weight, thick-flan examples of the early Luceria series. Andrew McCabe’s website identifies coins with these characteristics as from “Luceria Mint A”. There are other probable series with different flan characteristics, style and lacking the star symbol.
CarausiusJul 01, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2705 OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG (Jupiter stg. r., holding long sceptre (or, sometimes, a spear pointed up) in l. hand giving globe to Sol stg. l. holding whip in l. hand, r. foot resting on a bound captive in oriental dress std. l., head turned r.)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXI•T•
MINT: SERDICA
ISSUE: 7.2 (April – November 274)
WEIGHT: 3.97 g
RIC TEMP: 2705 (4 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 318

Note: very rare and desirable reverse type!
Barnaba6Jun 30, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2693 - UNICUM!OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO (Mars holding spear in l. hand, receiving globe from Sol stg. l., holding whip in l. hand, resting with r. foot on a bound captive)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXI•S•
MINT: SERDICA
ISSUE: 7.2 (April – November 274)
WEIGHT: 3.80 g
RIC TEMP: 2693 (ONLY 1 EX. CITED - THIS EXAMPLE!) = UNICUM!
Collection no. 268

Note: very rare and desirable reverse type!

Ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 30, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2670OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG (Emperor in military dress stg. r., holding long sceptre in l. hand, receiving globe from Sol stg. l. holding whip in l. hand, r. foot resting on a bound and std. l. captive in oriental dress)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//PXXI
MINT: SERDICA
ISSUE: 7.2 (April – November 274)
WEIGHT: 3.33 g
RIC TEMP: 2670/3 - this example! (only 3 ex. cited in total)
Collection no. 270

Note: very rare and desirable reverse type!

Ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 30, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1536OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//QXXT
MINT: TICINUM
EMMISSION: 2 (June – September 274)
WEIGHT: 3.82 g
RIC TEMP: 1536 (75 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 264

Ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 30, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1528OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//QXXI
MINT: TICINUM
EMMISSION: 1 (May 274)
WEIGHT: 4.20 g
RIC TEMP: 1528 (10 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 265

Ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 30, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1522OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//PXXI
MINT: TICINUM
EMMISSION: 1 (May 274)
WEIGHT: 3.29 g
RIC TEMP: 1522 (22 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 266

Ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 30, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2274 B1 BUSTOBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B1 = Radiate, cuirassed bust left
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//Q
MINT: SISCIA
EMMISSION: 7 (spring 274)
WEIGHT: 4.97 g
RIC TEMP: 2274 (only 2 ex. cited)
Collection no. 260

Note: scarce and desirable bust type

Ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 30, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 3219 OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B1 = Radiate, cuirassed bust left
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//KA
MINT: TRIPOLIS
EMMISSION: 2 (spring 274)
WEIGHT: 3.66 g
RIC TEMP: 3219 (20 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 261

Note: scarce and desirable bust type

Ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 30, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1534OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//TXXT
MINT: TICINUM
EMMISSION: 2 (June – September 274)
WEIGHT: 4.65 g
RIC TEMP: 1534 (81 EX. CITED)
Collection no. 262

Ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 30, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1544OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//QXXT
MINT: TICINUM
EMMISSION: 3 (October 274)
WEIGHT: 4.70 g
RIC TEMP: 1544 (36 ex. cited)

Ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 30, 2020
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RIC 0831 DomitianusObv: IMP DOMITIAN CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VII, laureate head right
Rev: PAX AVGVST / S C (in field)
AE/Sestertius (34.11 mm 25.06 g 6h) Struck in Thrace 81 A.D.
RIC 831 (R), BMCRE unlisted, BNF 551, RPC II 526
ex Naumann Auction 80 lot 493
1 commentsFlaviusDomitianusJun 30, 2020
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RIC 0096 VespasianusObv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, Laureate head right
Rev: PAX AVGVSTI / S C (in field); Pax standing left, with cornucopia and olive branch
AE/Sestertius (34.21 mm 28.83 g 6h) Struck in Rome 71 A D (1st issue)
RIC 96 (R), BMCRE 558, BNF unlisted
ex Negrini June 2020 E-Auction Lot 730
3 commentsFlaviusDomitianusJun 30, 2020
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TITUS AR DenariusOBVERSE: IMP TITVS CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right
REVERSE: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, draped throne with triangular back
Struck at Rome, 80AD
3.07g, 19mm
RIC 124,BMC 61, RSC 313a
LegatusJun 30, 2020
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2020) 8.10.32.02 var.Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 30, 12.2g
struck under governor Caecilius Servilianus
obv. A - VT KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
Bare head r.
rev. HGEMO KAIKI CERBILEIA - NEIKOPO PROC ICT
River god leaning. l., holding in extended r. hand waterplant and resting with l. elbow on
overturned vase from which water is flowing l.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1235 (for the type only)
b) Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8.10.32.2 var. (has CERBEILIA)
F+, brown patina
JochenJun 30, 2020
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RIC 1568 VespasianÆ Semis, 4.10g
Rome mint, 74 AD
Obv: IMP•VESP•AVG•P•M•T•P; Head of Vespasian, laureate, l.
Rev: ANTIOCHIA; Bust of city-goddess, r.
RIC 1568 (R). BMC -. BNC -. RPC 1988 (6 spec.).
Acquired from London Ancient Coins, June 2020.

Traditionally, the remarkable bronze issue this rather odd semis is from has been attributed to various different mints over the years. Ted Buttrey in the unpublished RIC II.1 Addenda wrote - 'RIC 756-767 are irregular Dupondii, which should be taken together with Asses, semisses and quadrantes (RIC 1564-1581), forming together a single extraordinary issue in four denominations, distinct in typology and metal, as well as overall character from the regular coinage of the year. Although Eastern in aspect and reverse type, the circulation area of the dupondii is almost exclusively Gaul, Germany, Italy – i.e. the West, with scarcely any penetration of the East. Finds of the smaller denominations are rarely attested anywhere, East or West. The citations in RPC II are drawn almost entirely from Western collections, and total: Western - 108, Eastern - 4.

The Eastern finds appear to be simply the débris of Mediterranean circulation. Previously the series had been attributed to Commagene (BMCRE II, pp.217-222), then as a likelihood to Antioch (e.g. RPC II 1982-2005). The correct attribution to Rome is proved by mules of the dupondii with regular issues (Buttrey, “Vespasian’s Roman Orichalcum: An Unrecognized Celebratory Coinage” in David M. Jacobson and Nikos Kokkinos, Judaea and Rome in Coins, 65 CBE – 135 CE (2012).'

I think it quite extraordinary that the Rome mint would produce a coin blatantly featuring a provincial city-goddess that was intended for circulation in the West. Vespasian's fondness for the region that elevated him to the purple must have been strong indeed! The heavy use of dots in the obverse legend is a curiosity as well.

Lovely desert patina and fine style.
2 commentsDavid AthertonJun 30, 2020
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RIC 0853 Vespasian DenariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Bare head left

PON MAX TR P COS VII
Pax seated left with branch

Rome 76 CE

3.12g

RIC 853 (R2)

Ex-Ancient Treasures

A very rare issue with bare head rather than the usual laureate.

5 commentsJay GT4Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2109OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSERVATORI
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*Q
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 4 (autumn 271)
WEIGHT: 3,81 g
RIC TEMP: 2109 (51 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 191

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2288OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//VI
MINT: SISCIA
EMMISSION: 7.2 (spring 274)
WEIGHT: 3.59 g
RIC TEMP: 2288 (7 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 157
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2441OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: VI/-//XX•I
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 9.3 (autumn 274 – spring 275)
WEIGHT: 4,12 g
RIC TEMP: 2441 (7 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 230

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2403OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//TXX•I
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 9.2 (autumn 274 – spring 275)
WEIGHT: 3,98 g
RIC TEMP: 2403 (18 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 203

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2177OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//P*
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 6 (autumn 272 – 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 3,72 g
RIC TEMP: 2177 (156 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 206

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2217OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -//Q*
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 6 (autumn 272 – 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 4,24 g
RIC TEMP: 2217 (9 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 209
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2364OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIS
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 9.1 ( autumn 274 – spring 275)
WEIGHT: 4,23 g
RIC TEMP: 2364 (119 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 146

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2330OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: S//XXIS
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 8 (summer 274)
WEIGHT: 4,01 g
RIC TEMP: 2330 (44 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 169

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2336OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: S//XXIQ
MINT: SISCIA
ISSUE: 8 (summer 274)
WEIGHT: 3,51 g
RIC TEMP: 2336 (35 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 172
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 3075OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: MARS INVICTVS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: B//XXI
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 10.1 (early – summer 275)
WEIGHT: 4,54 g
RIC TEMP: 3075 (7 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 153

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 3085OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR EXERCITI
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: A//XXI
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 10.2 (early – summer 275)
WEIGHT: 4.77 g
RIC TEMP: 3085 (36 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 180

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 3095OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR EXERCITI
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: Δ//XXI
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 10.2 (early – summer 275)
WEIGHT: 4.00 g
RIC TEMP: 3095 (43 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 181

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 3099OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR EXERCITI
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: E//XXI
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 10.2 (early – summer 275)
WEIGHT: 4.09 g
RIC TEMP: 3099 (46 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 182

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1640OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: FIDIS MILITVM (sic!)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//ζ
MINT: ROME
ISSUE: 3 (summer 273)
WEIGHT: 3,44 g
RIC TEMP: 1640 (4 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 140

Note: very rare reverse type struck only at Rome during issues 3 and 4 in combination with an interesting engraver's error: FIDIS MILITVM instead of FIDES MILITVM. A coin of the highest numismatic interest!
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1551OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//QXXT
MINT: TICINUM
ISSUE: 4 (November 274 – September 275)
WEIGHT: 4,00 g
RIC TEMP: 1551 (105 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 188

Provenance: ex G.J.R. Ankoné collection
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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ALFOLDI 060.003OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ROMAE AETERNAE
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIT
WEIGHT 4.21g / AXIS: 2h / WIDTH 22-22,5mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC 739
ALFOLDI 060.003
COLLECTION NO. 1080

Provenance: Kuenker e-auction 46 lot no. 335 (group lot) = ex H. Scheiner collection
1 commentsBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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ALFOLDI 043 / - UNLISTEDOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: P M TRI P COS II P P
BUST TYPE: H2 =Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIS
WEIGHT 4.00g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 22-25mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC 611
ALFOLDI 043 / - (unlisted)
COLLECTION NO. 1236

Very rare and desirable variety with the lion walking right and head of ox in front of the lion. This is by far the rarest of the 6 known variants of the reverse type with lion for Siscia.

The only example of this type known to me. Possibly unique!

Same reverse die as my coins no. 1022 and no. 613

Provenance: Ebay auction (LANZ Numismatik) no. 372282675241 of 2018-04-29
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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ALFOLDI 042.058OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: PAX AVGVSTI
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/P//XXI
WEIGHT 3.81g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 20,5-22mm
RIC 713
ALFOLDI 042.058
COLLECTION NO. 938
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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ALFOLDI 098.033OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: H2 (BASTIEN'S CLASSIFICATION)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//XXIP
WEIGHT 3.90g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 818
ALFOLDI 098.33
COLLECTION NO. 244
EX U.N. COLLECTION
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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ALFOLDI 041.127OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: PAX AVG
BUST TYPE: F8 (BASTIEN'S CLASSIFICATION)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//XXIV
WEIGHT 4.02g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 20-22mm
RIC 708 VAR. (F8 BUST UNLISTED)
ALFOLDI 041.127
COLLECTION NO. 397
VERY RARE COIN
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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ALFOLDI 022.027OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/VII//XXI
WEIGHT 4.12g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21mm
RIC 661
ALFOLDI 022.27
COLLECTION NO. 517
Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS BASTIEN 190OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS•P•F•AVG
REVERSE: MARS VICTOR
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//II
WEIGHT 3.45g / AXIS 1h / DIAMETER: 21-23mm
MINT: Lugdunum
RIC: 38
BASTIEN: 190 (45 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO: 270

Provenance: ex Gianni collection - purchased in February 2016
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PROBUS RIC 909 XXIMC OFFICINA 3OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR EXERCITI
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: T//XXIMC
WEIGHT 4.33g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 23mm
MINT: Cyzicus
RIC 909
COLLECTION NO. 872
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PROBUS MPR 255OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ROMAE AETERNAE
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//R*A
WEIGHT 3.66g / AXIS: 5h / DIAMETER: 22-22,5mm
RIC: 190 VAR.
J.GUILLEMAIN, MPR 255 (12 EX.)
COLLECTION NO. 991
EX DATTARI COLLECTION
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PROBUS MPR 244OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right (divergent wreath ties of corona radiata)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//RZ
WEIGHT 3.82g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 21-22 mm
MINT: Roma
RIC: 160
MPR: 244 (2 ex.cited)
COLLECTION NO. 1485

Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 46 lot 420 = ex Ph. Gysen collection = Ex H.J. Berk, Chicago Mail Bid Sale 78 (1993) lot 478.
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PROBUS RIC 333OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS•P•F•AVG
REVERSE: CONCORD MILIT
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//PXXT
WEIGHT 5.29g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-23mm (22mm within dotted circle)
RIC: 333
COLLECTION NO. 231
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