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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.Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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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. 231Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 376 E1 BUSTOBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: HERCVLI PACIF
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with two rows of soldiers with shields)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//SXXT
WEIGHT 3.31g / AXIS: 1h
RIC: 376
COLLECTION NO. 866Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H4
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAΔ
WEIGHT 4.29g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 862 VAR. (H4 BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 144
5th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN+MY OWN DATABASEBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 885 VAR. IMP DEO ET DOMINO PROBO AVGOBVERSE: IMP DEO ET DOMINO PROBO AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.89g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-24mm
RIC 885 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH IMP DEO ET DOMINO PROBO AVG LEGEND AND A2 BUST)
COLLECTION NO. 168
4th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN + MY OWN DATABASEBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 878 E1 BUST VIR1 SHORT LEGEND OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AV_G
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAB
WEIGHT 4.00g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 878
COLLECTION NO. 693
VERY RARE VARIANT OF THE VIRTVS PROBI AVG LEGEND ("AV_G")Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS MPR 275 VAR. UNLISTED!OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//R*Δ
WEIGHT 3.36 g / DIAMETER: 23 mm
MINT: Roma
RIC: 164 VAR.(unlisted with R*Δ mintmark)
MPR: unlisted!
COLLECTION NO. 1501
Note: Totally unpublished variant and the only specimen of this exact variant known to me!
Provenance: Ares Numismatics Web auction 7 lot 599Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS MPR 037OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI STATORI
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIZ
WEIGHT 3.43g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-22mm
RIC: 152
J.GUILLEMAIN, MONETAZIONE DI PROBO A ROMA (276-282 d.C.), 2009: 037 (28 EX.)
COLLECTION NO. 1307
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1385OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: FIDES MILIT
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
MINT: Milan (December 270 – January 271)
ISSUE: 1.1
WEIGHT: 3,18 g
RIC TEMP: 1385/17 - THIS EXAMPLE! (28 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 247
Provenance: ex. Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1747OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: XXI/VI//Lion walking left
MINT: Rome
ISSUE: 8.1
WEIGHT: 4,36 g
RIC TEMP: 1747 (12 EX. CITED)
Coll. no. 249
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection
Very rare and desirable reverse type with a lion in the exergue! Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS BASTIEN 184OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS•P•F•AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: B = radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//I
WEIGHT 4.54g / AXIS 6h / DIAMETER: 21mm
MINT: Lugdunum
RIC: 19
BASTIEN: 184 (10 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO: 1265
Note: scarce and desirable reverse type (for Lugdunum mint).
Provenanve: EBAY auction / SPHINX1150 / 323325220329 of 2018-07-01Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS BASTIEN 170 PROVIDENTI AVGVSTI (SIC!)OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDENTI AVGVSTI (SIC!)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//III
WEIGHT 3.28g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 20-23 mm
Mint: Lugdunum
RIC: 97
BASTIEN: 170 (4 ex. cited including two specimens with this erroneous reverse legend)
COLLECTION NO. 1497
Note: interesting, bizzarly shortened reverse legend: PROVIDENTI AVGVSTI instead of PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI
Very rare!
Provenance: Ebay auction no. 184147417032 (romae_aeternae_numismatics) of 2020-02-01Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2623OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS P AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSER
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 4
WEIGHT: 3,00 g
RIC TEMP: 2623/4 - this example! (9 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 240
Note: rare obverse legend with P AVG
Provenance: PAUL FRANCIS JACQUIER AUCTION 46 LOT 179 = ex. Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2982 B4 BUSTOBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B4 = Radiate, cuirassed bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*B
MINT: Cyzicus
ISSUE: 7.3 (autumn 272 – early 273)
WEIGHT: 2,90 g
RIC TEMP: 2982/2 - this example (only 2 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 242
Note: rare bust type
Provenance: PAUL FRANCIS JACQUIER AUCTION 46 LOT 216 = ex. Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2894OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
OBVERSE MARK: (•)
REVERSE: ROMAE AETERNE
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 2 (early 271)
WEIGHT: 3,83 g
RIC TEMP: 2894/8 - THIS EXAMPLE! (12 EX. CITED IN TOTAL)
Coll. no. 243
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2451OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: VICTORIA AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
MINT: Uncertain Balkan mint
ISSUE: 1 (end 271 – autumn 272)
WEIGHT: 4,29 g
RIC TEMP: 2451/20 - THIS EXAMPLE! (26 EX. CITED IN TOTAL)
Coll. no. 244
Provenance: ex. Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS BASTIEN 192OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS•P•F•AVG
REVERSE: FIDES MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//III
WEIGHT 4.29g / AXIS: 5h / DIAMETER: 22-25mm
MINT: Lugdunum
RIC: 29
BASTIEN: 192 (36 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO: 75
Provenance: EBAY auction / AKOLP58 / 351403685889 of 2015-02-25Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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Aurelian RIC TEMP 2868 var. - UNLISTED in RIC V ONLINE WITH SUCH ORIGINAL DEPICTION OF MINERVA !!!OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
OBVERSE MARK: (•)
REVERSE: MINERVA AVG = Minerva walking left, holding shield in left arm and branch in right hand
BUST TYPE: A3 = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust left, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
MINT: CYZICUS
ISSUE: 2 (early 271)
WEIGHT: 3,26 g
RIC TEMP: unlisted with this reverse type !!!
Coll. no. 235
Note: very rare bust type in the coinage of Aurelian struck only at the mint of Cyzicus in combination with a completely unpublished reverse type. A coin of the highest numismatic interest!
Same obverse die as coins RIC TEMP 2878, RIC TEMP 2893, RIC TEMP 2829.1, which allows to attribute this unpublished coin with a reverse type lacking any mintmarks to the second issue of Cyzicus mint, especially as the standard MINERVA AVG type (with Minerva standing and holding spear and shield, facing left or right) was struck during issue 2 at Cyzicus.
Such original depiction of Minerva (walking left, holding shield in left arm and branch in right hand) varies significantly to the typical depiction of Minerva in which the Goddess is holding a spear and shield (see e.g. RIC TEMP no. 2861 or 2868) and seems unique in the whole Roman coinage. The only similar (yet not identical) depictions of Minerva can be found in the coinage of Postumus and Septimius Sever.
Only the second known specimen of this exact type (the other was sold at Solidus auction 6 lot 356). The third known example of this extraordinary reverse type is from a different pair of dies (and with a different bust type) - see https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/aurelian/RIC_0334v.jpg
Provenance: Savoca online auction 42 lot 357Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS MPR 064OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: P M TR P COS P P
BUST TYPE: B (BASTIEN'S CLASSIFICATION)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIΔ
WEIGHT 3.79g / AXIS: 6h
RIC: 607 (SISCIA)
J.GUILLEMAIN, MONETAZIONE DI PROBO A ROMA (276-282 d.C.), 2009: 064 (25 EX.)
COLLECTION NO. 235Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2762 INVICTVS P F AVGOBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS INVICTVS P F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KA•B•
MINT: SERDICA
ISSUE: 8.2 (November 274 – September 275)
WEIGHT: 3,64 g
RIC TEMP: 2762 only 3 ex. cited)
Coll. no. 238
Note: extremely rare obverse legend!
Provenance: PAUL FRANCIS JACQUIER AUCTION 45 LOT 1255 = ex. Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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VESPASIAN AR DenariusOBVERSE: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate bust of Vespasian right
REVERSE: CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR, heads of Titus & Domitian facing each other
Struck at Rome, 70 AD
2.69g, 19mm
RIC 16; RSC 5LegatusJun 29, 2020
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Crawford 122/3, ROMAN REPUBLIC, Dog Series, AE AsRome, The Republic.
Dog Series, 206-195 BCE.
AE As (35.91g; 34mm).
Rome Mint.
Obverse: Laureate head of Janus; I (mark-of-value) above.
Reverse: Prow right; dog symbol above; I (mark-of-value) to right; ROMA below.
References: Crawford 122/3; Sydenham 251; BMCRR 489-90.
Provenance: Ex A.J. Scammell Collection [DNW (3 Jun 2020) Lot 119].
Shortly after the introduction of the denarius coinage, the Romans began adding symbols and letters to their coins. In many cases both anonymous coins and coins with symbols/letters can be linked by identical styles, suggesting they were near-contemporaneous issues by the same mint. Symbols were frequently re-used on subsequent series; see, for example the three separate Anchor Series of coins produced in the late third century and second century BCE.
This particular bronze As bears a dog symbol above the prow. The identity of the moneyer or persons responsible for producing these symbol coins is generally unknown. However, because some symbols are later repeated on certain named coins in the Republican series, family connections to the earlier symbol coins are sometimes proposed by researchers. In the case of the dog symbol, we see later silver and bronze coins of the Antestia gens bearing similar dog symbols. For an example, see the following coin in my gallery: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-145800 . It is possible, though unproven, that a member of the Antestia gens was responsible for production of this early bronze dog series as well.
CarausiusJun 29, 2020
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RPC 2446 (This Coin)Vespasian Æ Obol of Alexandria, Egypt. Dated RY 7 = AD 74/5.
Obv: [AYTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY], laureate head right
(21mm 4.47g, 12h.)
Rev: Canopus right; L [Z] (date) in right field.
RPC 2446.1 (this coin); Dattari (Savio) 373 (this coin); Emmett 219.
Extremely Rare; the only known example.
This coin published in A. Savio, Catalogo completo della collezione Dattari Numi Augg. Alexandrini (Trieste, 1999);
This coin published in A. Burnett, M. Amandry, I. Carradice, Roman Provincial Coinage, vol. II (London and Paris, 1999);
Ex: Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 71, May 28 2020, Lot 710
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 46, 5 June 2018, lot 406;
Ex Naville Numismatics 28, 22 January 2017, lot 314;
Ex Dattari Collection, formed in Egypt prior to 1901.
orfewJun 29, 2020
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BCC GR16 Seleucid Kingdom Antiochos IV Epiphanes Apollo Akko-PtolemaisGreek Seleukid Empire
Antiochus IV Epiphanes 175-164 BCE
Ake-Ptolemais
Serrated AE Denomination D
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right,
Monogram in left field.
Rev:BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo
seated left on omphalos, testing
arrow and resting left hand on
grounded bow. Aphlaston in left field.
In exergue: M
15mm. 2.31gm. Axis:0
SC 1478.1n Struck 175-172 BCE
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1971v-dromeJun 28, 2020
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Trajan (98-117)Trajan (98-117). Æ As (26.5mm, 9.3g, 6h). Rome, 107-8. Laureate bust r., Slight drapery. R / Octastyle temple: on pediment, Jupiter seated between two reclining figures; on roof, five statues; between central columns, Pax standing facing. RIC II 575. Green-brown patina, VF;
Ancient AussieJun 28, 2020
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0007 Horse Prancing Right Lion’s Head Right, Lion’s Head Spout Right Larissa Right Balancing HydriaThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: horse prancing r., lion's head above facing r. All within a border of dots.
Rev: Λ-Α above l. to r., R-[I] in front and downwards, Larissa standing r. and balancing hydra on her raised l. knee, behind is a spout in the form of a lion's head from which pours water. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 440 - 420 BC1; Weight: .95g; Diameter: 11.5mm: Die axis: 0º; References, for example: BMC Thessaly p. 25, 15; Imhoof-Blumer Nymphen: p. 69 no. 184 pl. V no. 16; Herrmann Group II pl. I 14 and 15; McClean II 4600 var. horse standing, no mention of lion's head on obv.; SNG München 54 and 55 var. lion’s head on obv. interpreted as a Lotus flower; Lorber 2008 pl. 41, 6; BCD Thessaly II 358.1; HGC 4, 482 var. horse standing and no mention of water pouring from the lion's head spout.
Notes:
1This is the date given in HGC 4
Provenance: Ex Nomos Obolos 15 Webauction Lot 169 May 24, 2020.
Photo Credits: Nomos AG
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy AielloJun 28, 2020
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0002 Bull Protome Facing Right and Bridled Horse Facing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: bull head and neck r., head turned to face the viewer. All within a border of dots.
Rev: ΑΛ upwards, head and neck of bridled horse r. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 462 - 460 BC1; Weight: .89g; Diameter: 10mm: Die axis: 90º; References, for example: Herrmann Group III Series A pl. I, 20 var. head and neck facing l.; Liampi Corpus 18 (V10/R11) pl. 4, 36; BCD Thessaly II 148; HGC 4, 477.
Notes:
1This is the date given in HGC 4.
Provenance: Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 70 Lot 433 April 7, 2020; Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 52 Lot 144 January 10, 2019. From a private UK collection.
Photo Credits: Roma Numismatics
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy AielloJun 28, 2020
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ(2020) 8.14.38.05 cf (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 28, 16.62g, 28.95mm, 225°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. .AV.K.L.C. - CEVHROC.P
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VPA.OOVI.TERTVLLOV NIKOPOL[I PROC I]
Tyche, in long garment, stg. frontal, wearing kalathos, looking, l., holding in l. arm
cornucopiae and in extended r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1280 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
cf. 2759 (= AMNG 1280)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
rev. cf. No. 8.14.38.5-8 (for the type only)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.10.2 (same die)
probably unpublished
rare, F+JochenJun 28, 2020
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Amisos, Pontos85-65 B.C.
Bronze AE19
JaimelaiJun 28, 2020
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Amisos, Pontos85-65 B.C.
Bronze AE20
JaimelaiJun 28, 2020
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Amisos, Pontos85-65 B.C.
Bronze AE21
JaimelaiJun 28, 2020
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Amisos, Pontos85-65 B.C.
Bronze AE21
JaimelaiJun 28, 2020
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Crawford 497/2, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Octavian, AR DenariusRome, The Imperators.
Octavian, 44-27 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.96g; 21mm).
Military Mint, 42 BCE.
Obverse: CAESAR·III-VIR·R·P·C; Bare head of Octavian with slight beard, facing right.
Reverse: Curule chair with legs decorated by eagles and wreath on empty seat; inscribed C[ÆS](AR) [•DIC •PE]R.
References: Crawford 497/2a; HCRI 137; Sydenham 1322; BMCRR Gaul 76; Banti-Simonetti 386 (this coin illustrated).
Provenance: Ex John L. Cowan Collection [CNG eSale 469 (Jun 2020) Lot 351]; acquired from Pegasi (6/8/2013); CNG Triton XVI (2013) Lot 968; Goldman Roman Imperatorial Collection [Rauch 83 (2008), Lot 170]; Kunker 124 (2007) Lot 8562; L. Simonetti Collection [Banti-Simonetti (1974) 386]; Hess-Leu Auction 41 (24-5 Apr 1969), Lot 68.
Octavian is depicted with a beard of mourning for Julius Caesar, which he would not shave until Brutus and Cassius were defeated at Philippi later in the year. While the obverse visually reflects Octavian’s personal status as the mourning, adopted son and heir of the recently deified Julius, the obverse inscription highlights his new political status as a member of the triumvirate with Antony and Lepidus. The reverse honors Julius Caesar by referencing his Senatorial appointment as dictator for life and showing a memorial wreath on the curule chair representing Caesar’s imperium. Curule chairs were symbols of political and/or military power in the Roman Republic, perhaps originating from the folding campaign stool of a general, and also derived from the Etruscan kings who dispensed justice from a seat in the royal chariot (“currus”). In the Republic, only high-level magistrates would use curule chairs, including consuls, praetors and certain aediles (so-called “curule aediles”).
CarausiusJun 28, 2020
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RIC 264, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Octavian, AR DenariusRome, The Imperators.
Octavian, 44-27 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.82g; 19mm).
Italian Mint, ca. 30 BCE.
Obverse: Victory standing on prow holding wreath and palm, facing right.
Reverse: Octavian, holding branch, in slow triumphal quadriga advancing right; IMP CAESAR in exergue.
References: HCRI 416; RIC 264; BMCRR 4343; Julia 154.
Provenance: Ex NAC Spring 2020 Sale (25 May 2020) Lot 761; UBS 78 (2008) Lot 1232; Munzhandlung Basel Auction 6 (18 Mar 1936) Lot 1514.
Following the defeat of Antony by Octavian and Agrippa at Actium, Octavian was undisputed leader of the Mediterranean world. By 30 BCE, Octavian had taken complete control of Egypt and the Ptolemaic treasury. The Ptolemaic treasury provided the silver with which Octavian would strike much of his IMP CAESAR coinage of this period both to pay-off his retiring legionary veterans and to fund celebrations in Rome. The obverse of this coin, with Victory standing on a ship’s prow, clearly celebrates the naval victory at Actium. The reverse may depict Octavian’s triumphal entrance into Alexandria. A similar type with CAESAR DIVI F legend was struck in much smaller quantities, likely before the Ptolemaic bullion was moved to Rome.
CarausiusJun 28, 2020
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Crawford 259/1, ROMAN REPUBLIC, Q. Marcius Philippus, AR DenariusRome, The Republic.
Q. Marcius Philippus, 126 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.92g; 18mm).
Rome Mint.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, facing right; * behind.
Reverse: Armed horseman galloping to right; Macedonian helmet with goat horns behind; Q PILIPVS below; ROMA in exergue.
References: Crawford 259/1; Sydenham 477; BMCRR 1143; Marcia 11.
Provenance: Ex A.J. Scammell Collection [DNW (3 Jun 2020) Lot 121 (part)].
Crawford chose 129 BCE as the date for this issue, but H.B. Mattingly in Essays Hersh chose a later date of 126 BCE based in part on the find of an FDC coin of Philippus in the ruins of Entremont (Aix-en-Provence, France) which was captured by the Romans in 123 BCE and abandoned. Crawford argues that the horned Macedonian helmet on the reverse alludes to Phillip V of Macedon as a naming reference to the moneyer. Goat-horned helmets were apparently a mark of Macedonian kings. In his Life of Pyrrhus, Plutarch references that Pyrrhus was recognizable by his helmet with “its towering crest and its goat’s horns” (Plutarch Pyrrhus 11).
CarausiusJun 28, 2020
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Crawford 271/1, ROMAN REPUBLIC, Mn. Acilius Balbus, AR DenariusRome, The Republic.
Mn. Acilius Balbus, 123 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.83g; 18mm).
Rome Mint.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, facing right; BALBVS behind; ROMA below; * at chin; all within wreath.
Reverse: Jupiter hurling thunderbolt in quadriga driven by Victory to right; round (Macedonian?) shield below; MN.ACILI in exergue.
References: Crawford 271/1; Sydenham 498 (R3); BMCRR 1019; RBW 1089 (this coin); Acilia 1.
Provenance: Ex NAC Spring 2020 Sale (25 May 2020) Lot 482; RBW Collection [NAC 61 (2011) Lot 1085]; privately purchased from NAC in August 1991.
Crawford chose 125 BCE as the date for this issue, but H.B. Mattingly in Essays Hersh chose a later date of 123 BCE based on a re-analysis of hoard evidence. The moneyer, Mn. Acilius Balbus, was later Consul in 114 BCE. The obverse wreath border and reverse Victory perhaps refer to the military exploits of M. Acilius Balbus (Consul 150 BCE) who participated in the Third Macedonian War against Perseus in which Rome won victory at Pydna in 168 BCE. The round shield on the reverse, with its central boss and stellar pattern, may represent a Macedonian shield.
CarausiusJun 28, 2020
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Crescent - RRC 57/2Denomination: Denarius
Era: C. 207 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X. border of dots
Reverse: Dioscuri r.; above, crescent; in linear frame, ROMA. Line border.
Mint: Rome
19mm, 4.42 gm., 1h
Reference: Crawford 57/2
Provenance: Bertolami E-Auction 83, June 6, 2020
Comments: Well centered with clear symbol. GVF
Jun 27, 2020
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1970B MANUEL METROPOLITIAN TETARTERON S-1970 DOC 17CLBC 4.4.4 OBV Bust of Virgin nimbate, orans wearing tunic and maphorion.
REV. Bust of emperor bearded, wearing stemma, divitision, and chlamys; holds in r. hand labarum headed and scepter and in l. Globus cruciger.
Size 20.5mm
Weight 4.37gm
Cosmopolitan Issue were minted in Constantinople, each of these coins had an added silver content of 3% and were also issued with a very light silver wash (Silver traces are common on Cosmopolitan issues but intact fully silvered coins are very rare.)
DOC lists 18 examples with weights ranging from 2.52 to 4.87 and sizes from 17mm to 23mm SimonJun 26, 2020
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ANGLO-SAXON, PRIMARY SCEAT, AR Sceat, struck c.685 - 700 at Essex or East Anglia, EnglandObverse: Pearl diademed head facing right within ouroboros (serpent eating its tail), unintelligible pseudo legend around.
Reverse: Bird standing facing right upon cross, annulets on either side, all within ouroboros (serpent eating its tail), unintelligible pseudo legend around.
Primary Phase, Series BI
Diameter: 12mm | Weight: 1.05gms | Die Axis: 12h
SPINK: 777 | Metcalf 100 - 106
This coin was struck at the time in which the Beowulf legend was set, though the coin predates the earliest manuscript of that saga by about three centuries. These coins constitute the earliest indigenous currency found on the British Isles and they are a fascinating glimpse into the so called "Dark Ages" during the post-Roman period.*AlexJun 26, 2020
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Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Ashio-senHartill 4.201-2 var. esp 4.201; Jones (2007) 273-4 var. esp. 273; KM C 1.9 var; Zeno # 252366
1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1741-1745 (Kanpo 1-5) at the Ashio-dozan copper mines in Asogori County (Shimotsuke Province); 2.68 g., 23.30 mm. max., 0°
Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho
Rev: 足 Ashi
There are five varieties of Ashio-sen, but Hartill and Jones only list two. Hartill states that these coins are characterized by (in addition to the 足 ashi on the reverse) an æ°¸ ei in approximately nisui style and a cursive tsu radical on the 通 ho, two varieties do not have the ei styled in nisui. Another characteristic of the series is the tiger-tail 寛 kan. This variety is called 大å—背足 Taiji Hai Ashi (large character Ashi on reverse). It is a larger coin characterized by slightly larger rims, large characters, the ei is in approximately nisui style, and the left arm/leg component of ei leans to the right.
Hartill rarity VCStkpJun 26, 2020
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Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Ashio-senHartill 4.201-2 var; Jones (2007) 273-4 var; KM C 1.9 var; Zeno # 252289
1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1741-1745 (Kanpo 1-5) at the Ashio-dozan copper mines in Asogori County (Shimotsuke Province); 2.31 g., 22.31 mm. max., 0°
Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho
Rev: 足 Ashi
There are five varieties of Ashio-sen, but Hartill and Jones only list two. Hartill states that these coins are characterized by (in addition to the 足 ashi on the reverse) an 永 ei in approximately nisui style and a cursive tsu radical on the 通 ho, two varieties do not have the ei styled in nisui. Another characteristic of the series is the tiger-tail 寛 kan. This variety is called 大字含二水永 Daiji Gannisui Ei. It is a smaller coin, characterized by large characters, the 永 ei is in approximately nisui style, and its left arm/leg component leans to the right. It is not in Hartill.
Hartill rarity VCStkpJun 26, 2020
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Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Ashio-senHartill 4.201-2 var. esp 4.202; Jones (2007) 273-4 var. esp 204; KM C 1.9 var; Zeno # 251629
1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1741-1745 (Kanpo 1-5) at the Ashio-dozan copper mines in Asogori County (Shimotsuke Province); 2.07 g., 22.21 mm. max., 0°
Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho
Rev: 足 Ashi
There are five varieties of Ashio-sen, but Hartill and Jones only list two. Hartill states that these coins are characterized by (in addition to the 足 ashi on the reverse) an 永 ei in approximately nisui style and a cursive tsu radical on the 通 ho, two varieties do not have the ei styled in nisui. Another characteristic of the series is the tiger-tail 寛 kan. This variety is called 小字背足 Shoji Hai Ashi (small character Ashi on reverse). It is a smaller coin characterized by small characters, the ei is not in approximately nisui style, and the left arm/leg component of ei does not lean to the right. Also, the left leg of kan is detached from the ken component.
Hartill rarity VCStkpJun 26, 2020
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Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Nagasaki-senHartill 4.208; Jones (2007) 279; KM C 1.11; Zeno # 252361
1 mon (cast slightly magnetic copper alloy), cast 1767-1773 (Meiwa 4 - Anei 2) at Inasago Nagasaki mint (Hizen Province); 2.90 g., 23.33 mm. max., 0▫
Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho
Rev: 長 Naga
There appear to be no varieties of this type.
Hartill rarity VCStkpJun 26, 2020
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Byzantine, Manuel I, Tetarteron SBCV-1970MANUEL METROPOLITIAN TETARTERON S-1970 DOC 17 CLBC 4.4.4
OBV Bust of Virgin nimbate, orans wearing tunic and maphorion.
REV. Bust of emperor bearded, wearing stemma, divitision, and chlamys; holds in r. hand labarum headed and scepter and in l. Globus cruciger.
Size 20.5 mm
Weight 4.37gm
DOC lists 18 examples with weights ranging from 2.52 to 4.87 and sizes from 17mm to 23mm SimonJun 26, 2020
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MER RIC No: 3327Mint: Lyon Issue 7
Datation: May – June 276
Denomination: Aureliani
Titulature: IMP CL TACITVS AVG Bust: D1
Legend: MARS VICTOR
Reverse Mark: B/*//–
Reverse: Mars 2bTacitusJun 26, 2020
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RPC 1649 VespasianAR Didrachm, 6.20g
Caesarea (Cappadocia) mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΟΥƐϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: ΤΙΤΟϹ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤWΡ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ƐΤ[ΟΥϹ] Θ; Titus in military dress, standing facing, holding spear and sword
RPC 1649 (10 spec.).
Acquired from Aegean Numismatics, June 2020.
Several issues of silver coinage were struck for Cappadocia during Vespasian's reign. They were produced in two distinct styles: Roman (with a six o'clock die axis) and 'local' (with a twelve o'clock die axis). The majority of Cappadocia's silver coins were struck in 'local' style, presumably at Caesarea and were somewhat supplemented by the 'Roman' style coins from Rome. Whether 'Roman' or 'local', all Cappadocian silver were produced at nearly 48% fineness. This remarkable didrachm from regnal year 9 (77/78 AD) features Titus Caesar on the reverse in full military dress. The type can be interpreted as a dynastic issue showing the young prince in all his military glory, evoking his recent military prowess during the Judaean War and as a worthy heir to Vespasian. The sword, or parazonium, he is holding was a ceremonial weapon worn by the nobility as a symbol of valour.
Fine local style with pleasing eye-appeal.David AthertonJun 25, 2020
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ALFOLDI 042.082 OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: PAX AVGVSTI
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/V//XXI
WEIGHT: 4.00g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 20-21 mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC 712 var. (unlisted wirh A bust)
ALFOLDI: 042.082 (4 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO. 1542
Scarce bust type!
Provenance: ex Gianni collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 837 VAR. E1 BUST NO MINTMARKS OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and decorated shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
WEIGHT: 3.60g / AXIS: 1h / DIAMETER: 20-22 mm
RIC 837 var. (unlisted with no mintmarks)
COLLECTION NO. 1543
Note: Adventvs Probi Avg and Soli Invicto series without any mintmarks are rare and desirable. They were struck in Cyzicus, Serdica, Siscia, Rome and Lugdunum and were distributed as part of the imperial donativa during the Emperor's Adventvs (visit) to these cities. Attribution of these coins to a particular mint - due to lack of any mintmarks - is done on the basis of careful analysis of their style.
Provenance: ex Gianni collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 856 VAR. B BUST OFFICINA 2 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KAB
WEIGHT 3.94g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22 mm
RIC 856 var. (unlisted with KAB mintmark)
COLLECTION NO. 1545
Provenance: ex Gianni collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 921 OFFICINA 1 X•XI IN EXERGUE UNPUBLISHED AND EXTREMELY RARE! OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: H//X•XI (SIC!)
WEIGHT 3.30g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-22mm
MINT: Antiochia
RIC 921 VAR. (Unlisted with X•XI mark)
COLLECTION NO. 1549
NOTE: Unpublished and only the second known example of this highly interesting type with dot between the first X and the second X of the XXI reform mark in the whole coinage of Probus (the second example is my coin no. 977).
The position of the dot is very peculiar and it is difficult to determine its meaning unlike the meaning of the rare specimens from Siscia with the XX•I mark. The latter mark was used in the latest issues of Siscia under Aurelian to underline the essence of the reform of the coinage, i.e. the 1/20 ratio of silver in the reformed antoninianus).
Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 46 lot 599 = ex Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 410 VAR. OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ROMAE AETER
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//VXXT
WEIGHT 3.75g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 20,5mm
MINT: Ticinum
RIC: 410 var. (B bust unlisted)
COLLECTION NO. 1548
Very rare and sough-after reverse type for Ticinum!
Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 46 lot 370 - ex Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 908 XXIMC OFFICINA 2 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/S//XXIMC
WEIGHT 3.80 g / AXIS: / DIAMETER: 23 mm
MINT: Cyzicus
MINT: Cyzicus
RIC: 908
COLLECTION NO. 1502
Provenance: Ares Numismatics Web auction 7 lot 597 Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 353 VAR. F1 BUST OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI INVICTI AVG
REVERSE: CONSERVAT AVG
BUST TYPE: F1 = radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//TXXT
WEIGHT 3.69g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-23 mm
RIC: 353 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH F1 BUST)
COLLECTION NO.1503
Note: rare and desirable obverse legend!
Provenance: LEU NUMISMATIK WEB AUCTION 11 LOT 420 Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 851 A2 BUST OFFICINA 1 OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAA
WEIGHT 3.79g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-22mm
RIC: 851
COLLECTION NO. 1518
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection = ex auction Muller 72 lot 516 (November 1992) Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 516 PAX AVG OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: PAX AVG
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: T/-//VXXI
WEIGHT 4.00 g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 22-23mm
RIC: 516
COLLECTION NO. 1523
This coin is part of the of the coded EQVITI series (see fifth letter "T" of the code struck by fifth officina "V")
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2581 F14 BUST IONI CONSER!OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: IONI CONSER (SIC!)
BUST TYPE: F14 = Radiate, cuirassed bust right, holding spear pointing forward in left hand and shield on right shoulder
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 2 (autumn – end 271)
WEIGHT: 3,26 g
RIC TEMP: 2581/3 = THIS EXAMPLE ! (9 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 258
Note: very rare and desirable bust type. Only one obverse die of this variant recorded. Small decoration on the shield.
Engraver's error: IONI CONSER instead of IOVI CONSER
Provenance: PAUL FRANCIS JACQUIER AUCTION 45 LOT 1199 = ex. Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 880 B BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 1 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAA
WEIGHT 4.29g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-24mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 289 Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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ALFOLDI 042.049 OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: PAX AVGVSTI
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/VI//XXI
WEIGHT 4.11g / WIDTH: 22mm
RIC: 713
ALFOLDI: 042.049
COLLECTION NO. 732Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2573OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSER
BUST TYPE: F8 (heroically nude) = bust left, radiate, nude with cross-belt, seen from rear, holding spear pointing forward in right hand, shield on left shoulder
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//P
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 2 (autumn – end 271)
WEIGHT: 3,46 g
RIC TEMP: 2573/4 = THIS EXAMPLE! (18 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 253
Note: very rare and desirable bust type! Only one obverse die of this variant recorded. Medusa-head on shield.
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2600 Another example from a different obverse die OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSER
BUST TYPE: A8 = radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum bust right, right arm visible, with circular decoration on the drapery
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//P
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 4 (early 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 3,76 g
RIC TEMP: 2600 (16 ex. cited)
Coll. no. 255
Note: very rare and desirable bust type!
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2205 OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*T
MINT: Siscia
ISSUE: 6 (autumn 272 – 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 3,33 g
RIC TEMP: 2205/2 - THIS EXAMPLE! (only 3 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 256
Only one obverse die of this variant is recorded!
Provenance: ex. Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2523 VAR. - UNLISTED IN RIC V ONLINE WITH P AVG OBVERSE LEGEND OBVERSE: IMP C D AVRELIANVS P AVG
REVERSE: CONSERVATOR AVG (Aesculapius standing. right, head left., with right hand leaning on caduceus which rests on the ground)
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//SERD
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 1.1 (summer 271)
WEIGHT: 3,39
RIC TEMP: 2523 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH P AVG OBVERSE LEGEND)!
Coll. no. 257
Provenance: ex. Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 3047OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXI
MINT: Cyzicus
ISSUE: 9 (spring – end 274)
WEIGHT: 4,05 g
RIC TEMP: 3047/10 - THIS EXAMPLE! (12 EX. CITED IN TOTAL)
Coll. no. 246
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2582 OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSER
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
MINT: SERDICA
ISSUE: 2 (autumn – end 271)
WEIGHT: 2.73 g
RIC TEMP: 2582/7 -THIS EXAMPLE! (7 EX. CITED IN TOTAL)
Coll. no. 250
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2592 OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSER
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
MINT: SERDICA
ISSUE: 3.2 (early – autumn 272)
WEIGHT: 3.52
AXIS: 12H
RIC TEMP: 2592 (16 ex. cited)
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2214 OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*Q
MINT: Siscia
ISSUE: 6 (autumn 272 – 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 3,73 g
RIC TEMP: 2214/16 - THIS EXAMPLE! (19 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 252
Provenance: ex. Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2794 OBVERSE: IMP C L DOM 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: 3,49 g
RIC TEMP: 2794/2 - this example! (only 4 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 239
Note: extremely rare obverse legend!
Provenance: PAUL FRANCIS JACQUIER AUCTION 45 LOT 1235 = ex. Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2780.1 OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KA•Î“•
MINT: Serdica
ISSUE: 8.2 (November 274 – September 275)
WEIGHT: 3,37 g
RIC TEMP: 2780.1/2 - this example! (only 2 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 241
Provenance: PAUL FRANCIS JACQUIER AUCTION 46 LOT 192 = ex. Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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ALFOLDI 041.017 OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: PAX AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/P//XXI
WEIGHT 4.00g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 706
ALFOLDI 041.017
COLLECTION NO. 242 Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2996 EPEROR AND SOL OBVERSE: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
MINT: Cyzicus
ISSUE: 8.3 (spring 273 – spring 274)
WEIGHT: 3,49 g
RIC TEMP: 2996/9 - this example! (13 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 245
Note: very rare and desirable reverse type with Emperor receiving globe from Sol.
Provenance: ex. Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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McAlee 0100Civic Issue, AE Trichalkon, diameter 17mm, weight 5.27g. Dated year 104 (ΔP = 104) of Caesarean era = 55/56 CE (Gaius Ummidius Durmius Quadratus, legate).Abu GalyonJun 25, 2020
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Chersonesos, Tauric Chersonesos300 – 250 B.C.
Bronze Æ22
7.31 gm, 22 mm
Obv.: Artemis Parthenos left, wearing short chiton and endromides, kneeling on prostrate stag, which she pierces with a spear; quiver at shoulder, strung bow in left hand; XEP below
Rev.: Bull butting left head facing, standing on horizontal club to left, ΔΙΑΓΟΡΑ beneath, bow and quiver below
SNG Stancomb 479 (this coin);
[SNG Moskau SHM 3352];
cf. HGC 3.2, 2086 corr.;
SNG BM Black Sea 769-71;
BMC 3, p. 3, 7-8;
Sear 1668
* from the William Stancomb Collection *JaimelaiJun 24, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 2203OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: F8 var. = Bust left, radiate, heroically nude with cross-belt, seen from rear, holding spear pointing forward in right hand, shield on left shoulder
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//*T
MINT: SISCIA
EMMISSION: 6
WEIGHT: 3.13 g
AXIS: 6H
RIC TEMP: 2203 (9 ex. cited)
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection
Very rare and desirable bust type!
Shield decorated with Gorgoneion (only one obverse die of this type is recorded) Barnaba6Jun 24, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 386OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSERVA
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//VXXT
WEIGHT 3.68g / AXIS: 5h
RIC: 386
COLLECTION NO. 146 Barnaba6Jun 24, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1701 OBVERSE: AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
MINT: ROMA
ISSUE: 6.2 (end 273 – early 274)
WEIGHT: 3,37 g
RIC TEMP: 1701 (only 2 ex. cited)
Coll. no. 236
Provenance: acquired from PAUL FRANCIS JACQUIER Ma-Shops boutique in April 2020 Barnaba6Jun 24, 2020
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AURELIAN RIC TEMP 1670 OBVERSE: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
REVERSE: ORIENS AVG
BUST TYPE: A1 = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust left
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//Q
MINT: ROMA
ISSUE: 5 (autumn 273)
WEIGHT: 3,37 g
RIC TEMP: 1670/1 this example! (only 2 ex. cited in total)
Coll. no. 237
Note: rare and desirable bust type!
Provenance: PAUL FRANCIS JACQUIER AUCTION 45 LOT 1151 = ex. Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Jun 24, 2020
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RPC 2490 DomitianÆ Diobol, 7.76g
Alexandria mint, 83-84 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ ΣΕΒ; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: ΕΤΟΥΣ ΤΡΙΤΟΥ; bust of Isis, r.
RPC 2490 (14 spec.).
Acquired from Ken Dorney, June 2020.
The reverse types employed on Domitian's Alexandrian coinage was a mix of both Greek and native Egyptian types. This diobol struck in regnal year 3 features a bust of the goddess Isis wearing a headdress of cow horns enclosing a sun disk. The cult of Isis was very popular during the First Century and was given a particular boost by the Flavians, likely owing to Vespasian's lengthy sojourn in Alexandria prior to his arrival in Rome.
Beautiful tan patina.David AthertonJun 24, 2020
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Antoninus Pius, AE TetradrachmAntoninus Pius, 138 - 161 AD
Billon Tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria Mint, 23mm, 11.94 grams
Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Antoninus right.
Reverse: Nilus reclining left holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges Nilus, crocodile below.
Emmerr 1413.13 // Dattari 2294 // Koln 1594 // K&G 35.426Paul R3Jun 24, 2020
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ZeusPhrygia, Eumeneia Circa 200-133 BC. AE 15mm (3.98 gm).
Obv...Laureate head of Zeus right.
Rev...EYME-NEΩN, legend in two lines within oak-wreath.
SNG Copenhagen 377-378Paul R3Jun 24, 2020
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ApolloThessalian League. Around 197-150 BC. AE Trichalcon (7.64 gm, 19mm). Hippolo(chos), magistrates.
Obverse: laureate head of Apollo right.
Reverse: ΘEΣΣA ΛΩN (THESSALON) in two lines, Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in her right hand, shield on her left arm; ΙΠΠ-ΟΛΟ (IPOLLO magistrates name) over spear and A-PI across central field.
BCD Thessaly II, 900.3; Rogers 21.SNG Copenhagen 315.Paul R3Jun 24, 2020
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Antoninus Pius, DupondiusAntoninus Pius. 138-161 AD. AE Dupondius (11.76 gm, 25.3mm). Rome mint. Struck 154-155 AD.
Obv.. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII, radiate head right.
Rev.. LIBERTAS COS IIII / S - C, Libertas with pileus and sceptre standing left.
RIC 933....BMC 1469. gVF.Paul R3Jun 24, 2020
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ElagabalusElagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (3.22 gm, 19mm). Rome mint. Struck 219 AD.
Obv.: laureate and draped bust right.
Rev.: Providentia standing left with legs crossed, leaning on column to right, holding rod over globe in right hand and cornucopia in left.
RIC IV 23; RSC 144Paul R3Jun 24, 2020
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BCC J60 Alexander JannaeusJudaean - Hasmonean
Alexander Jannaeus 103-76 BCE
Jerusalem Mint
Obv:ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔ
Upside down anchor, within circle
of dots. Greek inscription around.
Rev: Hebrew inscription (illegible)
within spoked wheel or star of eight
rays surrounded by circle.
AE 13.5mm 1.08gm. Axis: Unc.
Hendin 469 (1150)
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1973v-dromeJun 24, 2020
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Louis XVI (1774-1792 A.D.)AR Ecu Livre tournois (6 Livres)
France, 1st Republic
O: LOUIS XVI ROI DES FRANÇOIS : Head left. Privy mark (leopard) and date below.
R: REGNE DE LA LOI. L'AN 4 DE LA LIBERTE, Winged and wreathed Genius (personification of the French People) inscribing table (the French Constitution) on column. Fasces, topped by liberty cap in left field, cock in right field.
Rouen Mint
28.98g
39mm
Dy# 1718, KM#615.3MatJun 23, 2020
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Vespasian (69 - 79 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, Laureate head right.
R: CONCORDIA AVGVSTI, Concordia seated left on throne, holding cornucopia and patera.
Antioch Mint, AD 72-73
3.28g
17mm
RIC² 1554 ( R2 ) , RSC 74 , 1927MatJun 23, 2020
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Bar Kokhba Revolt Zuz - Vespasian UndertypeJudaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt 132 – 135 CE Silver denarius / Zuz, 3.39 gr. Overstruck on a denarius of Vespasian.
O: Paleo-Hebrew inscription in wreath: “Shimon".
R: Lyre. Paleo-Hebrew inscription: "To the freedom of Jerusalem"
- Mildenberg 130; Meshorer TJC 272c; Hendin 1429. Ex Menashe Landman collection, Haifa. NemonaterJun 23, 2020
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Apollonia Pontica Topalov 17 - Silver Half Obol519/512 – 480/478 B.C.
Silver Half Obol
0.36 gm, 7 mm
Obv.: Anchor with dots below
Rev: Swastika with bifurcated arms bent right, two lines (dolphin/fish/crayfish claws) in each sector
SNG Stancomb 32 (this coin);
CNTh 6291 (this coin);
Topalov Apollonia p. 570, 17;
HGC 3, 1325 (sim);
SNG Bulgaria (Ruse) II, 81-93 (tritartemorion)
● From the William Stancomb Collection ●
Topalov Type 17: Half obols (?) Upright Anchor – Swastika in concave sectors with additional schematic images of eight dolphins or fish (519/512-480/478 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with relatively thick flukes and stock. A group of dots under stock (possibly two left and two right).
Rev.: Swastika with thick arms bent to the right forming an incuse square. Two lines representing schematic images of dolphins or fish in every sector.
JaimelaiJun 23, 2020
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Sicily, Akragas (480-470 BC)AR Didrachm
20.17 mm, 8.80 g
Obverse: Eagle standing left, AK-(RA)
Reverse: Crab within shallow incuse circle.
Westermark, Coinage, Group IV; HGC 2, 97.
The early designs of the coinage of Akragas remained consistent for nearly a century, depicting Zeus’ standing eagle on the obverse and a crab on the reverse. The fresh-water crab is a symbol of the Akragas river and an emblem of the city. This example has a die crack (obverse) and appears to be overstruck. Nathan PJun 23, 2020
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