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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0673, Rome, AE-As, COS III, -/-//SC-, Galley right, #1032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0673, Rome, AE-As, COS III, -/-//SC-, Galley right, #1
avers: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Laureate bust right, drapery over far shoulder.
revers: COS III, Galley with five oarsmen traveling and one team leader right, S-C below.
exergue: -/-//SC, diameter: 26,5-27,8mm, weight: 12,37g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 125-128 A.D., ref: RIC II 673, Cohen 446, BMC 1342, Sear 3682,
Q-001
quadransFeb 23, 2020
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Elagabalus Laetitia RIC IVb 94Elagabalus, Antoninianus, Rome, 22.85mm, 4.22g, RIC IVb 94, RSC 72
OBV: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: LAETITIA PVBL, Laetitia standing left holding rudder on globe and patera
SRukkeFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Augustus as Caesar, AE Half As.Lyons 15-10 B.C. 5.89g - 27.6mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: [CAESAR] PONT MAX - Laureate head right.

Rev: [ROM ET] AVG - Altar of Lyons, Victory on each pedestal, [ROM ET] AVG below.

Ref: RIC I 230; C240; BMC550.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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House of Stuart: James I, Silver Half Groat 1603-1604 A.D. First Coinage, Thistle Mintmark.Tower Mint London A.D. 0.90g - 17mm, Axis 8h.

Obv: (Thistle) • I : D : G : ROSA • SINE • SPINA / II - Crowned and armored bust right, II behind.

Rev: Shield of arms, thistle above.

Ref: North 2076; SCBC 2649.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Trajan as Augustus, AR Denarius.Rome 114-117 A.D. 3.30g - 18mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: [IMP CAES] NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC - Laureate, draped bust right.

Rev: PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR - Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy.

Ref: RIC II 337; RSC 270.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Plautilla as Augusta, AR Denarius.Rome 204 A.D. 2.67g - 19mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA - Draped bust right, hair waved and drawn down on neck.

Rev: VENVS VICTRIX - Venus standing left, shield at her side, holding apple and palm, resting left elbow on shield; Cupid holding helmet at feet to left.

Ref: RIC IV-I, 369 (Caracalla); BMCRE 429; RSC 25.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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House of Stuart: Charles I, Silver Half Groat 1641-1642 A.D. Group D, Type 3a2, Mintmark Triangle in Circle.Tower Mint London 0.96g - 16.8mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: (Triangle in Circle) CAROLVS·D:G:MB:F:ET:H:REX - Crowned bust left, II behind, in inner circle.

Rev: (Triangle in Circle) ·IVSTITIA·THRONVM·FIRMAT· - Coat of arms on oval shield in inner circle.

Ref: Spink 2832.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Caracalla Serapis RIC IVa 194Caracalla, Denarius, Rome, 212 AD, 19.46mm, 2.78g, RSC 195, RIC IVa 193-194
REV: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right.
OBV: PM TR P XV COS III PP, Serapis standing left, holding
transverse sceptre and raising right hand.
SRukkeFeb 23, 2020
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Medieval Anglo-Gallic: Henry IV-VI, Silver Hardi d’argent.Bordeaux 1399-1461 A.D. 0.79g - 18.2mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: Є’RIC’ R X ΛGLЄ - Crowned half-length facing bust of Henry in arch; annulet over crown.

Rev: FRΛ CIЄ DnS ΛQI TΛn - Long cross pattée; leopard in first and fourth quarters, lis and annulets in second and third.

Ref: SCBC 8147; Elias 233e; Duplessy Féodales 1140; Boudeau 517 (Henry IV); Poey d'Avant 3120 (Henry IV).
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Commodus as Caesar truck under Aurelius and Verus, Orichalcum Sestertius. Rome 177 A.D. 21.93g - 30.2mm, Axis 10h.

Obv: L AVREL COMM-ODVS AVG GERM SARM - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev: IVNONI SISPITAE TR P II IMP II COS P P / S-C - Juno Sospita, in a goat's skin helmet, brandishing a javelin and holding a shield, while walking on a serpent.

Ref: RIC III 1583 [aurelius]; Sear/RCV 5762; BMC IV 1669.
Rated: Rare.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Trebonianus Gallus as Augustus, AE Sestertius. Rome 251 A.D. 17.17g - 28.9mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev:SALVS AVGG / S-C - Salus standing right, feeding serpent in arms, S-C across fields.

Ref: RIC IV-III, 121a.
Rated: Scarce.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Medieval England: Edward I Longshanks, Silver Halfpenny, Class 3de.Lincoln 1280-1281 A.D. 0.30g - 10mm, Axis 2h.

Obv: ✠ Є R ΛN GLIЄ - Crowned bust facing.

Rev: CIVITΛS LINCOL - Long cross pattée with three pellets in each angle.

Ref: Spink 1453.
Rated: Scarce.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Maximianus Herculius, Billon tetradrachm, Alexandria, Year 1, EireneObv:– A K M OYA MAXIMIANOC CEB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– None, Eirene, standing left, holding live branch and transverse sceptre.
Minted in Alexandria (L | A). A.D. 285-286
Reference:– Milne 4778. Emmett 4113(1) R1. Curtis 2064. BMC 2553. Dattari 5859

7.97g. 20.45 mm. 0 degrees
maridvnvmFeb 23, 2020
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Medieval England: Henry VI, Silver Groat - Rosette-Mascle Issue, Cross Patonce Mintmark, Calais 1430-1431 A.D. 2.88g - 24.2mm, Axis 12h.Obv: +hEnRIC’x DI’x GRA’x REX’x AnGL’x Z’ FRAnC - Crowned facing bust, rosette and mascle stops.

Rev: +POSVI* DEVmxx A DIVTOR E’x mEVm / VIL LAxx CALI SIE* - Long cross pattée; three pellets in angles, rosette and double saltire stops.

Ref: Spink 1859; North 1446.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I as Augustus, AE Follis. Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970. Trier 310-313 A.D. 5.05g - 23.4mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG - Laureate and cuirassed bust right.

Rev: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI / T-F / PTR - Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe, raising right hand. T-F across fields. Mintmark PTR.

Ref: RIC VI, 870.
Provenance: Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970. Ex Simon Shipp. Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Diocletian, Billon tetradrachm, Alexandria, Year 4, NikeBillon tetradrachm
Obv:– A K G OVAL DIOKLHTIANOC CEB, Laureate, draped bust right
Rev:– None, Nike walking (flying) right holding wreath and palm
Minted in Alexandria (L|*/D). Year 1. A.D. 284-285
Reference:– Milne 4879. Emmett 4066(4) R3. Curtis 2010. BMC 2517. Dattari 5729
 
 
7.27g. 20.31 mm. 0 degrees
maridvnvmFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I as Augustus, AE Follis. Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970. Added onto the Wildwinds site in February 2020.Arles 317-318 A.D. 3.32g - 18.4mm, Axis 11h.

Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG - Laureate, cuirassed bust right.

Rev: SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI / C-S / QARL - Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand. C-S across fields. Mintmark QARL.

Ref: RIC VII, 146, Q.
Rated Rare R4.
Provenance: Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970. Ex Simon Shipp. Chris Scarlioli Collection. Added onto the Wildwinds site in February 2020.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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House of Tudor: Henry VIII, Silver Sovereign Penny - Struck under Bishop Wolsey, Second Coinage, Mintmark Star.Durham 1526-1544 A.D. 0.54g - 14.5mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: H D G ROSA SIЄ SPIA - Facing king, enthroned holding orb and sceptre.

Rev: CIVTAS DVRHAM - Cross fourchee over royal shield, T-W beside and hat below.

Ref: Spink 2352; North 1811.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Medieval England: Edward I Longshanks, Silver Penny, Class 9b2.London 1299-1300/01 A.D. 1.40g - 17.8mm, Axis 10h.

Obv: ✠ ЄDW R ΛNGL DNS hYB - Crowned bust facing, star on breast.

Rev: CIVITΛS LONDON - Long cross pattée with three pellets in each angle.

Ref: Spink 1408; North 1037/1.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Maximianus Herculius, Billon tetradrachm, Alexandria, Year 1, EireneObv:– A K M OYA MAXIMIANOC CEB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– None, Eirene, standing left, holding live branch and transverse sceptre.
Minted in Alexandria (L | A). A.D. 285-286
Reference:– Milne 4778. Emmett 4113(1) R1. Curtis 2064. BMC 2553. Dattari 5859

6.71g. 20.42 mm. 0 degrees
maridvnvmFeb 23, 2020
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P. Sula, AsP. Sula, As

RRC: 205/2
151 bc
26,94 gr

AV: Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value.
RV: Prow r., with female head decorating prow stem; above, [P.]SVLA and before, mark of value. Below, ROMA.

ex Naville Numismatics, NN Live Auction 48, Lot 333, 07.04.2019
NorbertFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I as Augustus, AE Follis. Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970. Londinium 315 A.D. 3.68g - 21.4mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG - Laureate, cuirassed bust right.

Rev: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI S-F / MSL - Sol standing left, holding globe and raising right hand. S-F across fields. Mintmark MSL.

Ref: RIC VII, 32; Sear 16052.
Provenance: Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970. Ex Simon Shipp. Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I as Augustus, AE Follis. Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970.Arles 316 A.D. 3.21g - 22.7mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev: SOLI IN-VI-CTO COMITI / T✱-F / PARL - Sol standing right, looking left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand. T over ✱ in left field, F in right field. Mintmark PARL.

Ref: RIC VII, 84, P.
Provenance: Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970. Ex Simon Shipp. Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I as Augustus, AE Follis. Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970. Londinium 310-312 A.D. 5.44g - 23.6mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: CONSTANTINVS PF AVG - Laureate, cuirassed bust right.

Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS / * / PLN - Prince standing left holding globe and spear, * in right field. Mintmark PLN.

Ref: RIC VI, 222.
Rated Scarce.
Provenance: Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970. Ex Simon Shipp. Chris Sacrlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I as Augustus, AE Follis. Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970.Lugdunum 309-310 A.D. 3.53g - 24mm, Axis 12h.

Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.

Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS / F-T / PLG - Prince standing right in military dress, holding globe and spear, F-T across fields. Mintmark PLG.

Ref: RIC VI, 306.
Rated Scarce.
Provenance: Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970. Ex Simon Shipp. Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I as Augustus, AE Follis. Added onto the Wildwinds site in May 2020. Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970, Londinium 316 A.D. 3.30g - 20.8mm, Axis 12h.

Obv: CONSTANTINVS P AVG - Laureate, cuirassed bust right.

Rev: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI / S-P / MSL - Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand. S-P across fields. Mintmark MSL.

Ref: RIC VII London 75 var (bust type); Toone 96; Gaule III hoard.
Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found (4 examples in the hoard).
Rare Rated R2.
Provenance: Ex Bourton on the Water Hoard found 1970, Ex Simon Shipp. Chris Scarlioli Collection. Added onto the Wildwinds site in May 2020.
Christian ScarlioliFeb 23, 2020
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GREEK, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos. Circa 280-272 BC.21mm, 6.51 g, 4h

Reduced standard. Nude youth dismounting from horse rearing left; EY to right, ZΩΠY below / Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos and filleted palm frond, riding dolphin left; ΘI to left; to right, crested Corinthian helmet left. Vlasto 809 = Walcher de Molthein 114 (same obv. die); HN Italy –. Old cabinet tone, die break on obverse. EF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex Leu 59 (17 May 1994), lot 36.
1 commentsLeoFeb 23, 2020
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GREEK, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 320-315 BC. AV Sixth Stater – Diobol9.5mm, 1.41 g, 11h
Head of Apollo left, wearing laurel wreath; [ΣA] and dolphin to left, TAPAΣ to right
Herakles, raising club overhead in right hand, preparing to strike the Nemean lion as it attacks him from the right; bow and quiver to left, |-H below.
Fischer-Bossert G14 (V11/R14); Vlasto 27; HN Italy 951; SNG ANS 1034; SNG BN 1492–3; SNG Copenhagen 834; SNG Lloyd 186; Boston MFA 73 = Warren 36; Hunterian 20; Jameson 161; McClean 599 (all from the same dies). Good VF.

Apollo was worshipped as the patron of colonists at Tarentum, and he was also the patron of the revered Pythagorean religious order at Tarentum, which existed until the late fourth century. The reverse motif of Herakles fighting the Nemean lion was also used on contemporary silver diobols of Tarentum and its colony Herakleia, though the silver issues usually chose the "tondo" scene of a crouched Herakles wrestling the Nemean lion with a stranglehold (a design also used on the Syracusan gold 100 litrae issue of Dionysios I).
LeoFeb 23, 2020
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GREEK, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos. Circa 470-465 BC.Silver, 16 mm, 4.01 g, 6 h
TAPAS (retrograde) Forepart of hippocamp to right; below, scallop shell.
Rev. Diademed head of Satyra to right, her hair tied in a bun at the back; behind neck A.
HN III 839. Vlasto 155.
Very rare early variety; toned. Very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Numismatica Ars Classica M, 20 March 2002, 2033.
LeoFeb 23, 2020
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GREEK, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos. Circa 350-345 BC.22mm, 7.85 g, 5h
Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, holding shield, on horse galloping left / Phalanthos, nude, holding dart and trident, riding dolphin right; ΦI below. Fischer-Bossert Group 44, 639 var. (V248/R– [unlisted rev. die]); Vlasto 394 (same obv. die); HN Italy 870. Deep old iridescent tone, struck with worn obverse die. EF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.
LeoFeb 23, 2020
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GREEK, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos. Circa 385-380 BC.22mm, 7.88 g, 12h
Nude youth on horse leaping right; A to lower left, P to lower right / Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos, riding dolphin left; X below, Ω above tail. Fischer-Bossert Group 31c, 471b (V199/R356) = Vlasto 475 = M.P. Vlasto, “Monnaies rares ou inédites de Tarente de ma collection” in RBN 1899, p. 150, 7 and pl. VI, 7 (this coin); HN Italy 880; Winterthur 225 (same dies). Old collection tone, minor flan flaws, small die break on reverse. Good VF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex Michel Pandely Vlasto Collection, 475.
1 commentsLeoFeb 23, 2020
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Greek, Italy, Calabria, Taras AR Nomos. 280-272 BC20.5mm, 6.46 g, 2h
Reduced standard. Nude youth, crowing horse he rides right; to left, crowing Nike above ΣI; ΘE below / Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos and trident, riding dolphin left; ΛY to right. Vlasto 759; HN Italy 1009. Toned, deposits, cleaning scratches in fields on obverse. EF. Very rare, only the Vlasto example in CoinArchives.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.
1 commentsLeoFeb 23, 2020
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womenjuliapaulanisibis001Julia Paula
Nisibis, Mesopotamia

Obv: Draped bust right.
Obv: Bust of city goddess draped and veiled
18 mm, 3.32 grams

Lindgren II 2599
Charles MFeb 23, 2020
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bmc10_2Elagabalus or Caracalla
Carrhae, Mesopotamia

Obv: ...TⲰNƐI..., Radiate head right.
Rev: KAPKM..., crescent, horns upwards, with pendent fillets; between horns, star of six points.
17 mm, 2.93 gms

Lindgren II 2560
Charles MFeb 23, 2020
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bmc14_var1Elagabalus or Caracalla
Carrhae, Mesopotamia

Obv: AV...NƐ..., radiate head right.
Rev: ...Λ...OⲰΠ..., Crescent, horns upwards, with pendent fillets and small globe below; between horns six pellets surrounding central pellet, palm branch (?) above pellets.
15 mm, 2.51 gms

BMC 14a; Lindgren 2563
Charles MFeb 23, 2020
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Judaea. Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 B.C.E.)Hendin (4th ed.) 478; Hendin (5th ed.) 1149; Meshorer TJC Group T; Meshorer AJC I.

AE Prutah; 1.82 g., 15.37 mm.

Obv.: Paleo-Hebrew legend within wreath, only partially legible as it is overstruck.

Rev.: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons.

This type is often overstruck, usually on Hendin 1146 or 1148. It typically states: YNTN (Yonatan) / H (the) KHNH (Priest) / GDL (high) W (and) (HH)B/ R (council) H (the) DY (Jews).

Attribution courtesy of Chaim S, discussed at https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=121474.msg734767#msg734767.
StkpFeb 23, 2020
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Aurelian RIC V-I Cyzicus 348AE 21.94mm 3.4g 270-275 AD
OBV :: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG;Radiate and cuirassed bust right
REV :: RESTITVT ORBIS; Emperor holding spear, receiving laurel
EX :: A
REF :: RIC V-I Cyzicus 348
from uncleaned lot 2019
JohnnyFeb 23, 2020
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BCC CM41 ElagabalusRoman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Elagabalus 218-222 CE
Obv: [IM C M] AV? [ANTON]
Very young, laureate, draped?
bust right. Inscription blundered.
Rev:[--FL AV - CAES in exergue]
Tyche standing left in tetrastyle
temple with two figures flanking.
AE 17.5mm. 7.03gm. Axis:210
1/2 denomination Kadman 81, Rare
Surface find, 1974

There are potentially other city
identifications, but I think this
is, by far, the most likely. Any
other ideas are welcome.
v-dromeFeb 22, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 13,79gr, 25, 4mm; Sellwood 62.1.; Shore 331, Sunrise 410 (Artabanos IV.);
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, 2 loops and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, long tapered beard cut at end; 4-turn necklace; tunic or cuirass; dotted border 4:30 to 6h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/palm branch in outstretched hand; between heads ΔΛT; in front of goddess small kneeling figure, right, offering diadem to king; exergual line; 4 lines of legend visible: from the left side: ΛPCΛKO(Y) right side: (B)ΛCIΛC(ΩN) in exergue: CYCPΓCT(OY) to be read from the inside, (A)PTCMIC(IOY); dated April 23 AD.
1 commentsSchatzFeb 22, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 12,74g, 24mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
Sellw. 62.1, Sh. 331, Sunrise 410;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad diadem; long hair in waves, long beard; earring, necklace;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne, receiving palm frond from standing Tyche; between them small figure offering diadem; date: ΔΛT to left and right of palm frond; most of the legend off flan, top line (B)ACIΛE(ΩC).
SchatzFeb 22, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 12,65gr, 31,1mm; Sellwood 62.1.; Shore 331, Sunrise 410 (Artabanos IV.);
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, long curly beard; earring, 3 or 4-turn necklace; tunic or cuirass; in left field ΔΛT;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/palm branch in outstretched hand; between heads ΔΛT(22/23 AD); in front of goddess small kneeling figure, right, offering diadem to king; exergual line; 5 lines of legend visible: from the left side: (Λ)PCΛKO(Y) (BΛCIΛ)CΩ(C) BΛCIΛCΩ(N) CYCP(ΓCTOY) to be read from the inside, month name illegible.
SchatzFeb 22, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 13,48gr, 26,6mm; Sellwood 63.2.; Shore 331, Sunrise 411var. (Artabanos IV.);
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, facing, w/diadem, loop and broad ribbon to the left and right of head; medium-long hair, long mustache, medium-long square-cut beard; 2-turn necklace; tunic or cuirass; beaded border 6:30 to 10:30h;
rev.: king, left, on horseback w/outstretched right arm, facing goddess, right, w/outstretched arm; 4-line legend visible: (B)ΛCIΛCΩ(C) ΛPCΛKO(Y) in exergue ΔIKΛIOY, no month, CΠIΦΛNO(YC) to be read from the inside; exergual line; the letters Λ and H behind king, monogramm 10 between horse’s legs.
SchatzFeb 22, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 12,68gr., 26,31mm;
Sellw. 63.4, Shore 335, Sunrise 411var.;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, facing, w/3-strand diadem and 2 broad ribbons; long wavy hair, droopy mustache,med.-long beard cut square at end; double necklace; cuirass; dotted border 4 - 7h;
rev.:on the right side king on horseback, left, facing goddess w/palm branch in right hand, long scepter or lance in left hand, between heads T, behind king’s head Λ, above horse’s tail N = year 27 AD, month symbol 52 for Holoos (July); a 4-line legend is visible: BΛCIΛEΩ(C) ΛPCΛK(OY), under hte exergual line (ΔIKΛIOY) (EΠ)IΦΛNOYC.
SchatzFeb 22, 2020
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Caligula, AE As, Germanicus, Rome, 37-38 ADCaligula, AE As, Germanicus, Rome, 37-38 AD

Anv: GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVGVST F DIVI AVG N, Bare head of Germanicus, left.
Obv: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, around large SC
RIC I 35

Diameter: 28mm.
Weight: 13.4g
Jose PolancoFeb 22, 2020
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Sear 0014Anastasius I (491 – 518 CE) Follis (small module), weight 10.72g, diameter 25mm. Mint of Constantinople. Punch-mark on reverse, to the right of the large M: thick crescent = Metcalf’s “Type a”. Abu GalyonFeb 22, 2020
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Diocletian, Billon tetradrachm, Alexandria, Year 1, EusebiaObv:– A K L OVAL DIOKLHTIANOC CEB, Laureate, draped bust right
Rev:– None, Eusebia standing sacrificing over altar, holding perfume box
Minted in Alexandria (LA). Year 1. A.D. 284-285
Reference:– Milne 4752. Emmett 4052(1) R1. Curtis 1994. BMC 2509v. Dattari 5691

6.66g. 20.37 mm. 0 degrees
maridvnvmFeb 22, 2020
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Probus, Billon tetradrachm, Alexandria, Year 3, TycheObv:– A K M AVP PROBOC CEB, Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– Fortuna/Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae
Minted in Alexandria, Egypt. Year 3. (L Γ in left field)
Milne 4558. Curtis 1892, Emmett 3994(3) R1. BMC 2423

8.73g. 19.81 mm. 0 degrees
maridvnvmFeb 22, 2020
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Kyzikos, Mysia525 – 475 B.C.
Silver tetartemorion
0.20 gm, 7.0 mm
Obv.: Forepart of boar right, tunny to left
Rev.: Head of roaring lion left in incuse square
BMC Mysia p.35, 120v; Sear 3851v;
SNG Keckman 150v.

ex-Forum Auctions
1 commentsJaimelaiFeb 22, 2020
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Thessaly Pharsalos FoureeThessaly, Pharsalus, Silver Plated hemidrachm;  425 BC, 14mm, 1.7g, BMC 11
OBV: Head of Athena left, in crested Attic helmet ornamented with Scylla throwing rock
REV: Horse's head right.
SRukkeFeb 22, 2020
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bmc74var2Elagabalus
Edessa, Mesopotamia

Obv: Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right.
18 mm, 3.28 gms

BMC 74 variant (bust type and orientation of reverse bust)
Charles MFeb 22, 2020
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bmc76a_2Elagabalus
Edessa, Mesopotamia

Obv: ...NƐINO... Laureate head left.
Rev: Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right.
16 mm, 3.32 gms

BMC 76 variant (bust type)
Charles MFeb 22, 2020
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bmc57_2Elagabalus
Edessa, Mesopotamia

Obv: AVT K M..., laureate head right.
Rev: City goddess seated left on rock, holding branch over flaming altar. Below, river god swimming left.
25 mm, 10.34 gms

BMC---, Babelon/Kurth 58 variant (bust type)

Acquired from Ares Numismatics Web Auction 3, lot 610.
Charles MFeb 22, 2020
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bmc---12Elagabalus
Edessa, Mesopotamia

Obv: ..MA ANTWNƐINOC CƐ, laureate draped cuirassed bust left, shield on left shoulder.
Rev: ...PAVAN-KƐΔƐCCA, City goddess seated left on rock, holding fruit in right hand. Small Nike flying right to crown her. Below, river god swimming right.
23 mm, 10.97 gms

BMC---, Babelon/Kurth---; BMC 66 (for reverse type)
Charles MFeb 22, 2020
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bmc66Elagabalus
Edessa, Mesopotamia

Obv: Laureate draped cuirassed bust left, shield on left shoulder.
Rev: City goddess seated left on rock, dropping incense on altar before her. Below, river god swimming right.
23 mm, 8.65 gms

BMC 66.
Charles MFeb 22, 2020
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bmc61Elagabalus
Edessa, Mesopotamia

Obv: ...K MA AN..., laureate draped cuirassed bust left, seen from behind. Countermark of eagle left, head right, wings open.
Rev: MAP AVP..., City goddess seated left on rock, holding fruit; in field behind her, cornucopia filled with fruit. Below, river god swimming right.
26 mm, 13.13 gms

BMC 61. Countermark: Howgego 320.
Charles MFeb 22, 2020
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Crawford 042/1, ROMAN REPUBLIC, AR Didrachm - Quadrigatus - VERY RARERome. The Republic.
Corn-Ear Series, 214-212 BCE.
AR Didrachm-Quadrigatus (6.83g; 20mm).
Unknown Sicilian Mint.

Obverse: Laureate Janiform head of the Dioscuri.

Reverse: Jupiter and Victory in fast quadriga galloping right; corn ear below; ROMA in linear frame in exergue.

References: Crawford 42/1; RBW 138 (this coin); Sydenham 66 (R8); BMCRR 108; Hersh 9a (O-6; R-4).

Provenance: Ex Naville Numismatics 47 (3 Mar 2019) Lot 352; RBW Collection [NAC 61 (2011) Lot 141]; privately purchased from Munzen und Medaillen in August 1981.

The last few series of Roman silver didrachm coinage, produced from 225-212 BCE, are nicknamed "quadrigati" because of the common reverse type of Jupiter and Victory in a fast quadriga. Crawford's arrangement of quadrigati into distinct series requires a great amount of study to understand. Collectors and dealers alike often misattribute quadrigati among Crawford's series.

The Crawford 42 series of quadrigati, to which this example belongs, is the rarest of all the quadrigati series. In his study of the 42 series quadrigati, Charles Hersh could only locate 33 examples of the type. Based on the corn-ear control symbol, the series was likely struck somewhere in Sicily, perhaps during Rome’s Second Punic War offensive against Syracuse, from 214-212 BCE. While Crawford puts this series last in order of his various quadrigati series, it is likely they were produced near the same time as the debased, lightweight quadrigati that ended the Crawford 28 series. The coins are generally of debased style and metal, thought their weight is good, and in this regard they are similar to Crawford 31 quadrigati. Stylistically, the series 42 quadrigati typically display well-defined, separated “J”-shaped sideburns, with horizontal hairs, on the Janiform head. Neck truncations range from open C curve (as on this example) to straight and V truncations. On the reverse, Jupiter's thunderbolt is entirely within the line border, angle of the horses is on the low-side, and ROMA is always in relief in a linear frame. The type usually has a corn-ear on the reverse beneath the quadriga; however, “anonymous” versions of this series, without corn-ears but stylistically identical to the corn-eared coins, are known.
5 commentsCarausiusFeb 22, 2020
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Tranquillina pergaia with side omonia ae27CABEI TPANKYΛΛEINAN CEB

Diademed and draped bust on the right in a crescent

ΠEPΓAI – ΩN – CIΔHTΩN // OMONIA

Artemis standing on the right holding a vertical torch in the left hand and extending the right hand to Apollo standing on the left holding a vertical lance in the left hand

27mm, 10.61g
leseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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gordian Perge medallionAYT KAI MAP ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CE

radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right seen from behind

ΠEP | ΓAI | AC APTEMIΔOC || ACVΛOY

Artemis, standing on the right, in a bige pulled by 2 deer, taking an arrow in his quiver with his right hand and a bow with his left hand

32 mm ; 18,23 g.
leseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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Gordian Side Ae18AV K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CE

laurate, cuirassed and draped bust right seen from front

CIΔ – HTΩN

Agnostic personification standing on the left, holding a vote over an urn in the right hand and a palm in the left hand

18mm, 4.40g
leseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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Gordian Side Ae25AV K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC

laurate, cuirassed and draped bust right seen from back

CIΔ – HTΩ – N

Agnostic urn containing 2 palms, placed on a table under which are the letters IEPOC in 2 lines

26mm, 9.82g
leseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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gordian side Ae 30AVT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CEB

laurate, cuirassed and draped bust right seen from front

CI – Δ – H – TΩN

Athena standing on the right holding a vertical lance in the left hand facing Apollo standing on the left holding a scepter in the left hand; between them, a grenade

30mm, 13.75g
leseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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Tranquillina pamphylia, sillyon, Ae 25CABEI TPANKYΛΛEINAN CE

diademed and draped bust on the right in a crescent

CIΛΛ – Y – EΩN

Hygiea standing on the right, holding a snake with both hands facing Asclepios standing on the left, holding a stick with his right hand around which wraps a snake

25mm, 10.72g
leseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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nisibis001Elagabalus or Caracalla
Nisibis, Mesopotamia

Obv: Laureate head right resting on eagle flying right.
Obv: City goddess seated left on rocks.
16 mm, 5.86 grams

Lindgren II 2598; Castelin Plate 1, Coin A.
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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castelin19Elagabalus or Caracalla
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: ...NINOC..., laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ...AI-NHⲰ..., female figure reclining left, holding palm and resting left elbow on overturned urn from which water flows; Γ to left.
18 mm, 6.77 gms

Castelin 19
1 commentsCharles MFeb 21, 2020
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castelin21Elagabalus or Caracalla
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: ...ANTΩNIN..., radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ...HƐAI..., female figure reclining left, holding palm and resting left elbow on overturned urn from which water flows; Γ to left.
20 mm, 6.47 gms

Castelin 21
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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castelin23Elagabalus
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: ...ANTΩИI..., Laureate head right.
Rev: Centaur galloping right holding bow, Δ below.
17 mm, 4.35 gms

Castelin 23; Lindgren II 2614.
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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castelin04_var3Elagabalus or Caracalla
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right..
Rev: Vexillum with unclear symbols in fields.
14 mm, 2.80 gms

Castelin 8 variant (bust type)
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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castelin04_var2Elagabalus or Caracalla
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: … ANTWN..., laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: Vexillum with unclear symbols in fields.
15 mm, 4.62 gms

Castelin 8 variant (bust type)
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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bmc03_2Elagabalus or Caracalla
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: Inscription illegible, laureate head right, supported on back of eagle with wings spread
Rev: Vexillum, in left field, C/S, in right field, III/P.
15 mm, 3.00 gms

Castelin 1, BMC 3
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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castelin14_5Elagabalus
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: Laureate draped bust right, umbrella shaped object in right field.
Rev: Sagittarius running right, discharging bow to left, behind two vexilla, in left field turreted bust of Tyche right.
20 mm, 7.71 gms

Castelin 14
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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castelin14_4Elagabalus
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: Laureate draped bust right, umbrella shaped object in right field.
Rev: Sagittarius running right, discharging bow to right, behind two vexilla, in left field turreted bust of Tyche right.
21 mm, 5.09 gms

Castelin 14 variant (direction of bow discharge)
1 commentsCharles MFeb 21, 2020
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castelin14_3Elagabalus
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: Laureate draped bust right, umbrella shaped object in right field.
Rev: Sagittarius running right, discharging bow to left, behind two vexilla, in left field turreted bust of Tyche right.
19 mm, 5.17 gms

Castelin 14

Acquired from Leu Numismatik Auction 9, lot 916.
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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bmcxxx-7Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia

Obv: ... M AV AN-TONINV[S A]VG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right, seen from rear. Circular countermark of head of Hercules, right.
Rev: TVR-IO–RVM, Hercules standing left, placing right hand on trophy and holding club in left hand and lion skin draped over left arm, being crowned by Nike on column; murex shell to inner left.
25 mm, 10.98 gms

BMC---; SNG Cop---; Rouvier---; Münzen & Medaillen GmbH (DE), Auction 20, Lot 902; Cf. Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., Triton XX, Lot 469 (different bust type and no lion skin). Countermark: Howgego 15 (countermark of Tyre frequently found on coins of Elagabalus)
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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Gordian Aspendos AE19 templeAV K M AN ΓOP…
laurate head right

ACΠ – ENΔ – IΩN
Double temple containing in each portico a cult statue

19mm, 4.01g
leseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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Gordian Aspendos Ae25AYT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CEB

laurate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from front

ACΠ | E | NΔIΩN

Agnostic personification, standing left, holding a ballot over an urn with the right hand. and a palm with the left hand

25mm, 7.19g

référence SNG France 3, 191 (same dies)

leseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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Gordian Magydos Ae 38 TycheΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟΣ

laurate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from behind over a globe

ΜΑΓΥΔΕΩΝ

Tyche standing left holding rudder and cornucopia

38mm, 27.53g

Only the second coin known for Magydos under Gordian III
leseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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Gordian, Pergaia, Arthemis, Ae27AY KAI MAP ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CE

laurate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from behind over a globe

ΠEPΓA – I – ΩN

Arthemis standing right holding bow and arrow

27mm, 7.41g
leseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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Gordien, Pergaia, Victoria Ae27AY KAI MAP ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CE

laurate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from behind over a globe

ΠEP | ΓAI | ΩN

Victory, standing left, on a globe, holding a crown with his right hand. and a palm of the hand g. ; wings spread in the back.

26.5mm, 7.10g

pédigrée Naville Numismatics 53 lot 207 = collection E.E. Clain-Stefanelli

7 exemplaires known (Athene, Londres, Cambridge, Mihalka, V. Aulock, Naville 34 and this one)
1 commentsleseulluniqueFeb 21, 2020
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RIC 212 TitusÆ Dupondius, 11.40g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII; Head of Titus, radiate, bearded, r.
Rev: VESTA in exergue; S C in field; Vesta std. l., with palladium and sceptre
RIC 212 (C). BMC 200. BNC 203.
Ex eBay, 9 February 2020.

It's not unusual at the start of a reign for the Rome mint to strike coin types that conjure up feelings of familiarity and continuance. Vesta is certainly one of those types and Titus' moneyers made full use of her propaganda value. She frequently appears on the bronze coinage with her message of religious piety and security. Her main attribute here is the palladium - a wooden cult image of Pallas Athena which oversees the safety and well being of Rome.

Great style and good metal.
5 commentsDavid AthertonFeb 21, 2020
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Crawford 084/5, ROMAN REPUBLIC, Roma Monogram Series, AE SemisRome, The Republic.
ROMA Monogram Series, 211-210 BCE.
AE Semis (16.09g; 28mm).
Mint in Southeast Italy.

Obverse: Laureate head of Saturn facing right; S (mark-of-value) behind.

Reverse: Ship's prow facing right; S (mark-of-value) above: ROMA below; ROMA in monogram to right.

References: Crawford 84/5; Sydenham 190a; BMCRR (Italy) 193; RBW 344.

Provenance: Ex Triskeles 5 (27 June 2013), Lot 110; RBW Collection (not in prior sales); Sternberg XXVI (16 November 1992), Lot 227.

Several 19th century researchers thought that the monogram could represent a family name, such as Romilia or Romanillus. Today, it is generally accepted as a monogram for Roma.
CarausiusFeb 21, 2020
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misc005Elagabalus
Coin Weight of Laodicea ad Mare, Seleucis

Obv: Laureate head of Elagabalus right
Rev: Tyche within distyle temple
12 mm, 2.14 grams

For coin: BMC 101, SNG Cop 374.
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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laodicea002aElagabalus
Laodicea, Phrygia

Obv: ΑYT Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝƐΙΝΟС, laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus right, seen from rear.
Rev: ΛΑΟΔΙΚƐΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ, winged Tyche Pantheia standing facing, looking left, wearing kalathos, holding ears of corn, cornucopia and rudder.
24 mm, 5.85 gms

RPC Online 5512; BMC 243-245; SNG Cop 597
Charles MFeb 21, 2020
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Crawford 390/2, ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Lucretius Trio, AR DenariusRome, The Republic.
L. Lucretius Trio, 74 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.89g; 20mm).
Rome Mint.

Obverse: Laureate head of Neptune with trident over left shoulder; control-mark V, behind.

Reverse: Winged boy riding bridled dolphin to right; L·LVCRETI TRIO below.

References: Crawford 390/2; Sydenham 784; BMCRR 3247-70; Lucretia 3.

Provenance: Ex Roma Numismatics XII (29 Sep 2016) Lot 530; CNG Triton XVII, Lot 532; Archer M. Huntington (d. 1955) Collection, ANS 1001.1.24776.

L. Lucretius Trio is not known to history. His coins were attributed to 76 BCE by Crawford, but Hersh and Walker down-dated the issue to 74 BCE in their analysis of the Mesagne Hoard (ANS Museum Notes 1984). Michael Harlan proposed an even later date of 72 BCE.

The coin’s design has received various interpretations over the years. Grueber thought it referred to a naval victory by one of the moneyer’s ancestors. The use of Neptune, wearing a victor’s wreath, is clear. Crawford thought the reverse may depict Palaemon, a child sea-god who came to sailors in distress. Palaemon’s mother was Leucothia, whose name bears slight resemblance to Lucretius. Harlan believes the reverse depicts a winged Cupid gleefully playing on a dolphin, and that the coin alludes to naval victories by Lucullus over Mithridates in 73 BCE (remember, Harlan proposed 72 BCE for the issue date). Whichever interpretation is correct, it’s a charming design somewhat reminiscent of 3rd century didrachms of Taras.

The obverse dies bear control-marks, each specific to a single die.
CarausiusFeb 21, 2020
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249aHerennia Etruscilla
AE 17mm
Nicaea in Bithynia
RPC IX 283 (1 example)
mauseusFeb 20, 2020
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Sear 0111Justin I (518 – 527 CE) Pentanummium, weight 2.04g, diameter 14mm. Mint of Antioch.Abu GalyonFeb 20, 2020
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R., Ionia, Ephesos, Asia, Conventus of Ephesus, 012 Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), RPC I 2624, AE-18, Stag standing right, KOYΣI/NIOΣ, O/T/Δ//EΦE, #1R., Ionia, Ephesos, Asia, Conventus of Ephesus, 012 Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), RPC I 2624, AE-18, Stag standing right, KOYΣI/NIOΣ, O/T/Δ//EΦE, #1
avers: No legends, Jugate busts of Claudius and Agrippina (the Younger) right.
reverse: Stag standing right, KOYΣI/NIOΣ (Causinius, magistrate) in two lines above, o/T monogram left, ∆ right, EΦE below.
exergue: O/T/Δ//EΦE, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 4,38g, axis: 0h,
mint: City: Ephesus, Region: Ionia, Province: Asia, Conventus of Ephesus,
date: 41-54 A.D.,
ref: RPC I 2624, SNG Cop 373-374, BMC 205-206, Weber 5872,
Q-001
quadransFeb 20, 2020
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012p Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), Ionia, Ephesos, RPC I 2624, AE-18, Stag standing right, KOYΣI/NIOΣ, O/T/Δ//EΦE, #1012p Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), Ionia, Ephesos, RPC I 2624, AE-18, Stag standing right, KOYΣI/NIOΣ, O/T/Δ//EΦE, #1
avers: No legends, Jugate busts of Claudius and Agrippina (the Younger) right.
reverse: Stag standing right, KOYΣI/NIOΣ (Causinius, magistrate) in two lines above, o/T monogram left, ∆ right, EΦE below.
exergue: O/T/Δ//EΦE, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 4,38g, axis: 0h,
mint: City: Ephesus, Region: Ionia, Province: Asia, Conventus of Ephesus,
date: 41-54 A.D.,
ref: RPC I 2624, SNG Cop 373-374, BMC 205-206, Weber 5872,
Q-001
2 commentsquadransFeb 20, 2020
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RIC 468 DomitianÆ Sestertius, 22.60g
Rome mint, 86 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: S C in field; Domitian standing l., with parazonium and spear; to l., river-god (Rhenus) reclining
RIC 468 (C). BMC 377. BNC 399.
Ex eBay, 9 February 2020. Ex Künker, eLive Auction 57, 12 December 2019, lot 97.

In late 82 or early 83 Domitian conducted a census of Gaul as a smoke screen in order to make preparations to invade the Germanic Chatti lands across the Rhine. Not much is known of what the actual war consisted of - perhaps some road building, punitive raids against Chatti strongholds, and minor skirmishing. No large battles, à la Mons Graupius, have come down to us, prompting Tacitus' assertion 'that in recent times, the Germans were more triumphed over than conquered'. Even the date of the conflict is in dispute - although Domitian did rack up four salutations between June 83 and September 84, several of which must be attributed to the Chattan Campaign. Domitian celebrated a triumph over the Chatti in 83, after which he claimed the title 'Germanicus'.

Beginning in 85 Domitian struck a fairly impressive issue of sestertii, M. Grant hyperbolically called it the most 'ambitious' of any one reign or year. The series is the first major aes issue of Domitian's reign and is dominated by panoramic types commemorating his military victory over the Germanic tribe the Chatti. One of the more interesting types carried over into 86 features a triumphant Domitian standing over the reclining river-god Rhenus. It is a more poetic type than those showing captives or war trophies, although, even here Domitian is resting his foot on the river-god's knee symbolising Rome's domination over Germania.

Fine style and good metal.
3 commentsDavid AthertonFeb 20, 2020
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BCC J44x DomitianRoman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Domitian 81-96 C.E.
Obv:DOMITIANVS
CAESAR DIVI F AV
Laur. head of Domitian rt.
Rev:Rudder, no inscription.
13.5x11.0mm 1.74g. Axis:0
Judaea Capta Series
Hendin III 754 very rare
v-dromeFeb 20, 2020
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