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Trajan (98 - 117 A.D.)SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch.
AR Tetradrachm
O: AYTOKΡ KAIC NEΡ TΡAIANOC CEB ΓEΡM ΔAK, laureate bust right
R: ΔHMAΡX EX IΣ YΠAT Σ, Eagle standing facing on club, wings spread, head left, palm branch right. Struck 110 -111 A.D.
13.94g
25mm
McAlee 439; Prieur 1504 (Tyre).
6 commentsMatApr 21, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Leo III the Isaurian (717-741) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1516; DOC 39)Obv: LЄ ONS CON; Two busts facing, Leo on left, bearded, and Constantine, usually slightly smaller, on right. Each wears chlamys with conspicuous tablion and crown with cross, and holds akaka in right
Rev: Large M; X/X/X - N/N/N across field, cross above, A below
Quant.GeekApr 21, 2018
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Andronicus III, AE assarion. Constantinople. 1328-1341 AD.Andronicus III, AE assarion. Constantinople. 1328-1341 AD. ANDPONIKOC, Andronicus, standing, holding sceptre / Cross with v-shaped leaves on ends. Sear 2481. DOC 912. LBC 831.BritanikusApr 20, 2018
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651 MACEDONIA, Amphipolis Hadrian, Artemis standingReference.
RPC III, 651/4; BMC 102; Lindgren 984; SNG ANS -

Obv. ΚΑΙСΑΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС
Hadrian helmeted standing front, head l., r. hand raised, holding parazonium in l.

Rev. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛΕΙΤωΝ
Artemis Tauropolos standing l., wearing kalathos, holding long torch in r. hand and branch in l.

3.63 gr
20 mm
6h
okidokiApr 20, 2018
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hhj8.26.05.03Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, radiate draped cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev:VΠA NOBIOV POVΦ(OV) NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC →ICTPON, Demeter standing left, flaming torch in left hand and grain ears in lowered right hand.
26 mm, 13.32 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.5.3
Charles MApr 20, 2018
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hhj8.26.08.01varElagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVTK M. AVP ANTΩNEINOC, laureate draped cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev:VΠA NOB POVΦOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON, Dionysos standing left, naked except for boots, pouring wine from kantheros and holding thyrsos. .
26 mm, 15.43 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.8.1 variant (different obverse and reverse legends)
Charles MApr 20, 2018
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Campania, Hyrianoi. (Circa 405-400 BC)Fourrée Nomos (20.5mm, 6.33 g)

Obverse: Head of Athena wearing crested helmet decorated with olive-wreath and owl.

Reverse: Man-faced bull standing r. on exergual line, YDINA (retrograde) above. YDINA is in Oscan script and means "Urina", another name for Hyria.

For prototype, cf. HN Italy 539.

The city, named both Nola (new city) and Hyria (which Nola likely arose from), was situated in the midst of the plain lying to the east of Mount Vesuvius, 21 miles south of Capua. While Neapolis was the focus of minting in this general area, Neapolitan designs were adopted by several new series of coins, some of them bearing legends in Oscan script referring to communities that are otherwise unknown (such as the Hyrianoi). Complex die linking between these different series indicate, at the very least, close cooperation in minting. Didrachms sharing motives (Athena/man headed bull), but with legends referring to different issuing communities on the reverse, testify to the integration into a common material culture in Campania in the late fifth to early fourth century. The die sharing and use of legends in Oscan script allow for an interpretation of these issues as indigenous coinages struck in the Campanian mileu.

The influence of Athens on Hyria can be seen not only in the great number of Greek vases and other articles discovered at the old city but by the adoption of the head of Pallas with the Athenian owl as their obverse type.

This particular coin is an ancient forgery, which were quite common in Magna Graecia and typically of much higher quality than fourrees produced elsewhere. In ON THE FORGERIES OF PUBLIC MONEY [J. Y. Akerman
The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Numismatic Society, Vol. 6 (APRIL, 1843–JANUARY, 1844), pp. 57-82] it is noted that ancient forgeries tend "to be most abundantly found to belong to the most luxurious, populous, and wealthy cities of Magna Graecia...Nor is it surprising that the luxury and vice of those celebrated cities should have led to crime; and among crimes, to the forging of money, as furnishing the means for the more easy gratification of those sensual indulgences, which were universally enjoyed by the rich in those dissipated and wealthy cities. Many of the coins of the places in question having been originally very thickly coated, or cased with silver (called by the French, fourrees), pass even now among collectors without suspicion."
1 commentsNathan PApr 20, 2018
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rsc300_aElagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTORIA AVG, Victory flying left, diadem in both hands, shields to sides, star to left.
18 mm, 1.90 gms

RSC 300a variant (star in left field)
Charles MApr 20, 2018
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Gordian III Silver Antoninianus, Pax, 238 AD, RIC 3Gordian III Silver Antoninianus, RIC 3, 22mm, 4.19g June - Dec, 238 AD. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing front, head left, holding olive branch & scepter.

Ex Holding History 04.08.2018
2 commentsBritanikusApr 20, 2018
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Gordian III Denarius, RIC 113, RSC 120Gordian III AR Denarius. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / LAETITIA AVG N, Laetitia standing facing with wreath & rudder.1 commentsBritanikusApr 20, 2018
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rsc038aElagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped bust right
Rev: FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing front, head right, holding standard & vexillum.
19 mm, 2.60 gms

RSC 38a, RIC 73
Charles MApr 20, 2018
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rsc300_2Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped bust right
Rev: VICTORIA AVG, Victory flying left, diadem in both hands, shields to sides, star to left.
18 mm, 2.38 gms

RSC 300, RIC 161
Charles MApr 20, 2018
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Half rupee (deb)Period III ?

Bhutan

1835 - 1910 CE
Pericles J2Apr 20, 2018
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rsc090Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped bust right
Rev: LIBERTAS AVG, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and scepter
19 mm, 2.10 gms

RSC 90, RIC 106
Charles MApr 19, 2018
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3153 CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea. Hadrian 134-34 AD WreathReference.
RPC III, 3153/4; S 286 corr.; Marthaler 66 corr.

Issue Year 19

Obv. ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙϹ[ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ] СΕΒΑСΤΟС
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r. with paludamentum

Rev. ΚΑΙС / ΤωΝ ΠΡ / ΑΡΓΑΙω / ΕΤ ΙΘ
All within wreath

9.52 gr
19 mm
12h
okidokiApr 19, 2018
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rsc146Elagabalus
AR Antoninianus

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus right
Rev: P M TR P II COS II P P, Providentia standing facing, head left, leaning on column, legs crossed, holding wand over globe at her feet, and cornucopia.
22 mm, 5.67 gms

RSC 146, RIC 22
1 commentsCharles MApr 19, 2018
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rsc300Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped bust right
Rev: VICTORIA AVG, Victory flying left, diadem in both hands, shields to sides, star to right.
18 mm, 2.20 gms

RSC 300, RIC 161
Charles MApr 19, 2018
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Odessos, Thrace3rd-2nd Cent. B.C.
Bronze AE 19
4.10 gm, 19 mm
Obv: Female head right wearing tainia, boarder of dots
Rev: River god Odessos (or Great god Darzalas) reclining left on plinth inscribed O∆HΣITΩN, right arm on knee, resting on left with arm on two cushions; upside down amphora above; monogram below
Lindgren 811B;
HGC 3.2 1594;
Sear 1680 var;
BMC Thrace p. 137, 1;
SNG Black Sea 294/5;
[SNG Cop 669 var]
[AMNG I 2178]
1 commentsJaimelaiApr 18, 2018
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028 Károly Róbert., (Charles Robert of Anjou, Angevin)., King of Hungary, (1307-1342 A.D.) AR-Obulus, U-400, #02028 Károly Róbert., (Charles Robert of Anjou, Angevin)., King of Hungary, (1307-1342 A.D.) AR-Obulus, U-400, #02
avers: King enthroned, facing, in circle, holding sceptre and orb; border of dots.
reverse: ✠ •M•RЄGIS KARVLI•, Anjou-Hungarian shield in circle of dots, lily above, stylized bird on each side; border of dots.
exergue, mint mark: -/-//--, diameter: 12mm, weight: 0,40g, axis: 9h,
mint: Hungary, Buda, date: 1330-1332 A.D. (by Pohl), ref: Unger-400, CNH-2-012, Huszár-475, Pohl-30,
Q-002
quadransApr 18, 2018
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020b Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² Titus 0357, RIC II(1962) (Titus) 0063, AR-Denarius, Rome, Two Capricornus, Large shield version!, SC, #1020b Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² Titus 0357, RIC II(1962) (Titus) 0063, AR-Denarius, Rome, Two Capricornus, Large shield version!, SC, #1
avers: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, Laureate head right.
reverse: No legend, Shield reading SC held by two capricornii, globe below.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5-18,5mm, weight: 3,33g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 80-81 A.D., ref: RIC² (Titus) 0357, RIC II(1962) (Titus) 0063 p-123, RSC 497, BMC 129, BM-129, Paris 101,
Q-001
6 commentsquadransApr 18, 2018
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Constantine 7.04.034Constantine
Obv CONSTANTINVS AVG
(L.radiate helm.cuir spear over r shoulder, shield on l arm)
Rev CONCORD MILIT
(Concordia holding standard in each hand)
| *
PLN in ex
London
Not in RIC LMCC 7.04.034 (RR)
3.7g, 22.0 mm x 23.0 mm
(ex Angele Lopez)
NoviomagusApr 18, 2018
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Galerius 5.02.001Galerius Maximian
Obv IMP MAXIMIANVS PF AVG
(R, laur, cuir)
Rev GENIO POP ROM
(Genius stg left, right hand holding patera, left cornucopiae)
No mintmark
London
RIC VI 78 (R) LMCC 5.02.001 (R)
6.52g, 24.9 mm x 25.2 mm
(ex Den of Antiquity)
NoviomagusApr 18, 2018
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Constantine 9.01.004Constantine
Obv IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
(L, high crested helmet, cuir, spear across right shoulder)
Rev VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (Two victories facing one another, together holding vota shield, inscribed VOT/PR in two lines, resting on column)
PLN in ex
London
RIC VII 156 (r1) LMCC 9.01.004 (S)
2.4g, 17.5 mm x 19.3 mm
(ex Antika Coins)
NoviomagusApr 18, 2018
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Constantine 8.08.012Constantine
Obv CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
(R .laur draped, cuir)
Rev SOLI INVICTO COMITI
(Sol raising right hand, holding up globe with left)
T |F
PLN in ex
London
RIC VII 90 (r3) LMCC 8.08.012 (C)
3.2g 19.2 mm x 18.8 mm
(ex G & N)
NoviomagusApr 18, 2018
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Constantine 7.12.008Constantine
Obv CONSTANTINVS P AVG
(L, laur, helm, cuir, right hand holding spear forwards, shield on left arm)
Rev ROMAE RESTITVTAE
(Roma seated, holding branch and globe)
* |
PLN in ex
London
RIC VI 274 LMCC 7.12.008 (R)
3.4g, 21.3 mm x 22.0 mm
(ex Den of Antiquity)
NoviomagusApr 18, 2018
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Constantine 7.11.004Constantine
Obv CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
(L.laur.cuir)
Rev PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
(Prince , holding transverse spear in right hand, globe in left)
* |
PLN in ex
London
Not in RIC LMCC 7.11.004 (RRR)
4.9g, 22.6 mm x 23.5 mm
(ex Carine Hazelart)
NoviomagusApr 18, 2018
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Constantine 7.11.014Constantine
Obv CONSTANTINVS AVG
(L,laur, helm, cuir spear over r shoulder, shield on l arm)
Rev PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
(Prince , holding transverse spear in right hand, globe in left)
* |
PLN in ex
London
Not in RIC LMCC 7.11.014 (R)
4.51g, 22.0 mm x 23.7 mm
(ex Vincent Frainaud)
NoviomagusApr 18, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I (307-337) Æ Follis, Heraclea (RIC VII 16)Obv: IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG; Laureate and draped bust left, holding mappa in right hand and globe with scepter in left hand
Rev: PROVIDEN-TIA AVGG; Campgate with seven layers, three turrets, no doors, no star above; MHTB in exergue
3 commentsQuant.GeekApr 18, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear-2206; Bendall, Notes 13/III; DOC 21)Obv: Half-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, panelled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds scepter cruciger.; left hand holds globus cruciger
Rev: St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, seated upon throne without back, wearing tunic (breastplate?) and sagion; right hand holds sword; left hand holds sheath, held horizontally across knees; Lily above cushions of throne, on both sides
Quant.GeekApr 18, 2018
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Struck A.D.367 - 375. VALENS. AE3 of SISCIAObverse: D N VALENS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens facing right.
Reverse: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE. Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand; in left field, ✱ over K; in right field, Q; in exergue, ASISCR.
Weight 2.8gms.
RIC IX : 15b
*AlexApr 18, 2018
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Struck A.D.383 - 388. MAGNUS MAXIMUS. AE2 of Lugdunum (Lyons)Obverse: D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnus Maximus facing right.
Reverse: REPARATIO REIPVB. Magnus Maximus standing facing left, holding Victory on globe in his left hand and reaching out with his right hand to raise kneeling turreted female figure facing right. In right field, P; in exergue, LVGP.
RIC IX : 32 | 5.0gms
SCARCE
*AlexApr 18, 2018
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Struck A.D.401 - 403. ARCADIUS. AE3/4 of AntiochObverse: D N ARCADIVS P F AVG. Helmeted and diademed bust of Arcadius facing, holding spear over right shoulder and shield bearing cross in his left.
Reverse: CONCORDI-A AVGG. Constantinopolis seated facing, head right; in exergue, ANTΓ.
RIC X : 97
SCARCE
Ex Harlan J Berk
*AlexApr 18, 2018
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Struck A.D.393 - 423. HONORIUS. AE3/4 of CyzicusObverse: D N HONORIVS P F AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust of Honorius holding spear and shield.
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG. Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding Victory and sceptre; in exergue, SMKΓ.
RIC X : 95
SCARCE
*AlexApr 18, 2018
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Sear 0849Heraclius (610 – 641 CE) Follis, weight 5.80g, diameter 23mm. Mint in Cyprus, officina Γ, probably struck in regnal year 17 ( [X] / U / I [I] = 626/7 CE). With Heraclian monogram (monogram 23) above the large M.Abu GalyonApr 18, 2018
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037b Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0103, Rome, AR-Denarius, TR P XVIII COS III, Minerva standing left, #1037b Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0103, Rome, AR-Denarius, TR P XVIII COS III, Minerva standing left, #1
avers: M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II, Bare-headed, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: TR P XVIII COS III, Minerva standing left, branch and spear, resting on shield.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0-18,0mm, weight: 2,93g, axis: 0h,
mint: Rome, date: 163-164 A.D.,
ref: RIC III 103, p-, RSC 847, Sear ,
Q-001
3 commentsquadransApr 18, 2018
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Crawford 542/2, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Marc AntonyRome, The Imperators.
Marcus Antonius, 32 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.72g; 18mm).
Athens Mint.

Obv: ANTON AVG IMP III COS DES III III V R P C. Bare head of Antony facing right.

Rev: ANTONIVS AVG IMP III, in two lines.

References: Crawford 542/2; HCRI 347; Sydenham 1209.

Provenance: Ex Andrew McCabe Collection [CNG eSale 385 (26 Oct 2016) Lot 470]; CNG 49 (17 Mar 1999), Lot 1316; Reinhold Faelten Collection [Stack's (20 Jan 1938) Lot 1495].

On the obverse, behind Antony’s ear, a small letter P, likely an engraver’s signature, is hidden within the hair line. This coin was struck in Athens in 32 BCE, while Antony and Cleopatra lived extravagantly among the Greeks. The coin’s inscription refers to a designated third consulship that Antony was supposed to share with Octavian in 31 BCE. Around the time this coin was minted, Antony notified his wife, Octavia (Octavian’s sister), in Rome that he was divorcing her. Octavian was outraged. Cleopatra’s growing influence over Antony was soon used by Octavian as progaganda to unite Italy and the West against Antony. Thus, the designated third consulship referenced on this coin never occurred, as the designated consuls went to war instead, ending with Antony’s naval defeat at Actium in September 31 BCE.
5 commentsCarausiusApr 18, 2018
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Coinage of Uncertain Rulers (1204-1261) BI Trachy, Thessalonica? (CLBC 16.3)Obv: Full-length figure of Virgin nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: Full-length figure of senior ruler on left, with short rounded beard, and of junior ruler on right, beardless, holding between them patriarchal cross on long shaft. Both rulers wear stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type, and hold scepters
Quant.GeekApr 18, 2018
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Parthia - Vologases IV (147-191 AD)Metal/Size: AE 15; Weight: 2.6 grams; Denomination: Dichalkon; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date: 147-191 AD; Obverse: Bust left, long beard, wearing a tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and a curved neck flap in front, date in front of head. Reverse: Nike seated left on column, with palm to her right; no discernible dates or monograms. Reference: Sellwood 84.155.museumguyApr 17, 2018
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 887, Serdica, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-G, -/-//KA•Δ•, Emperor riding left,112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 887, Serdica, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-G, -/-//KA•Δ•, Emperor riding left,
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Shield decorated.
reverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at the foot, captive.
exergue: -/-//KA•Δ•, diameter: 21,5-23,0mm, weight: 3,87g, axis: 6h,
mint: Serdica-4th-em., date: 280-281 A.D., ref: RIC-887, p-114,
Q-001
quadransApr 17, 2018
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024a Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 1084, RIC II(1962) 0243(Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Rome, PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Salus standing right, Scarce!, #1024a Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 1084, RIC II(1962) 0243(Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Rome, PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Salus standing right, Scarce!, #1
avers: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI, Laureate head of Domitian right.
reverse: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Salus standing right, leaning on column and feeding snake.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0-18,0mm, weight: 3,17g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 79 A.D., ref: RIC 1084, RIC II(1962) 0243(Vespasian) p-43, C 384, BMC 265,
Q-001
2 commentsquadransApr 17, 2018
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024a Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 1087, RIC II(1962) 0244(Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Rome, PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Vesta seated left, Scarce!, #1024a Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 1087, RIC II(1962) 0244(Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Rome, PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Vesta seated left, Scarce!, #1
avers: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI, Laureate head of Domitian right.
reverse: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0-17,5mm, weight: 2,89g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 79 A.D., ref: RIC 1087, RIC II(1962) 0244(Vespasian) p-43, C 378, BMC 262,
Q-001
2 commentsquadransApr 17, 2018
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RPC II 1656 DomitianusObv: ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP CEBACTOY YOC, Laureate head right
Rev: EYΘHNIA CEBACTH ET / Θ, Euthenia seated right, holding two corn-ears in right head
AR/Drachm (17.33 mm 3.462 gr 12h) Struck in Caesarea Eusebia (Cappadocia) 76-77 A.D.
RPC II 1656, Metcalf 15
ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 64 lot 348
5 commentsFlaviusDomitianusApr 17, 2018
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RIC 1088 DomitianusObv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI, Laureate head left
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Vesta veiled seated left, with Palladium and sceptre
AR/Denarius (17.75 mm 3.619 g 6h) Struck in Rome 79 A.D.
RIC 1088 (R3 Vespasian), RSC- BMCRE-BNF unlisted, Mazzini 379 (same obverse die)
ex Savoca 6th Blue Auction Part 2 Lot 801
3 commentsFlaviusDomitianusApr 17, 2018
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RIC 0591 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, Laureate head right
Rev: IMP XV COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva advancing right, with spear and shield
AR/Denarius (19.24 mm 3.181 g 6h) Struck in Rome 88 A.D. (2nd issue)
RIC 591 (R2), RSC 242, BMCRE 129, BNF 119
ex Savoca 6th Blue Auction Part 2 Lot 841
FlaviusDomitianusApr 17, 2018
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RIC 1368 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.60g
Uncertain mint, 69-71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: IMPER below; Vespasian riding l., r. hand raised
RIC 1368 (R2). BMC 419. RSC 221. BNC 378.
Ex Könker 304, 19 March 2018, lot 1085.

Fascinating coins often come out of civil war. In late October 69 the Second Battle of Cremona was fought between the legions of Vitellius and Vespasian. It resulted in the utter defeat of the Vitellian side and their slow retreat towards Rome. Not long afterwards the Spanish legions went openly for Vespasian, which up until that point had only been neutrally friendly toward him. Coins were quickly struck for Vespasian in the newly won province. Most of these are attributed to Tarraco and an unknown Spanish mint. Intriguingly, a small military issue was contemporaneously struck at an uncertain mint somewhere in the western empire - Mattingly thought perhaps Aquileia. The issue contains some stylistic affinities with the Spanish series, but more importantly, recent metal analysis by K. Butcher and M. Ponting show the silver content is almost identical to that of the Spanish coins. It is very likely these early military denarii were also struck in Spain in late 69 soon after the province went over to Vespasian.

Here we have an extremely rare denarius from that uncertain military issue showing Vespasian in military dress riding left in the act of addressing his troops. Clearly, this is a propaganda type that was produced to help consolidate the legions in a newly won province. The type occurs no where else and is unique to the series. The portrait bears no resemblance to Vespasian, which is further evidence of the coin's early mintage, perhaps pre-dating the other Spanish issues.

Struck in high relief on a large flan.
9 commentsDavid AthertonApr 17, 2018
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-2984, RIC V-I 349corr., Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, RESTITVTOR ORBIS, -/-//*Δ, Female figure standing right, crowning Emperor, #1106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-2984, RIC V-I 349corr., Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, RESTITVTOR ORBIS, -/-//*Δ, Female figure standing right, crowning Emperor, #1
avers: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed. (B1)
reverse: RESTITVTOR ORBIS, Female figure standing right, crowning Emperor in military dress standing left, holding spear (or long sceptre) in the left hand, between them, small male figure kneeling (or seating on the ground) to right raising arms. (Emperor and Woman 1a)
exergue: -/-//*Δ, diameter: 20,0-21,5mm, weight: 3,34g, axes: 11h,
mint: Cyzicus, iss-7, off-4, date: 272-273 A.D., ref: T-2984 (Estiot), RIC V-I 349corr.,
Q-001
quadransApr 17, 2018
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Latin Empire of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) BI Large Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2043; DOC IV, Type W B.23; CLBC 11.22.1)Obv: IC / X / NI / K in field; Cross on base.
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, chiton, lamellar body armor with pterges, and orarion; holds in right hand long spear, and in left, globus cruciger; Sometimes with short illegible legend to right - MAIO

Clipped...
Quant.GeekApr 17, 2018
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Quant.GeekApr 17, 2018
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BCC LT71Lead Tessera
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 1st-4th Century CE
Obv: Standing winged? figure
right, left hand raised, head
off-flan. Uncertain object, at feet.
Rev: Uncertain or blank.
10.5 x 9 x 1mm. Weight: 0.69gm.
Axis:?
v-dromeApr 17, 2018
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Indo-Scythian - Azilises I (57-35 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 17 mm; Weight: 1.9 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in the Paropamisadai or Western Gandhara Region; Date: 57-35 BCE; Obverse: Armored Scythian king on horseback right with lowered spear. Kharoshthi letter to right - "King of Kings Azilises the Great". Reverse: In Kharoshthi (Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayalishasa) - "of Great King, King of Kings Azilises the Great" - Goddess standing left holding lotus and filleted palm branch - monogram to left - Kharoshthi letter to left and/or right. References: Hoover #568, p. 215; ISCH 2 #59.1, 59.2 and 59.5 2, 52T and 56T.museumguyApr 16, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 13 (Sear 163; DOC 38b; MIBE 95a)Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right
Rev: Large M; date across field, cross above, Δ below; CON in exergue
Quant.GeekApr 16, 2018
RIC_848,_112_Probus,_AE-Ant,_IMP_C_PROBVS_INVICTVS_AVG_(C-A2),_PRO_VIDEN_D_EOR,_Star_KAGamma,Serdica,_2nd-em,_3rd-off,_276-7_AD,_Q-001,_6h,_21,0-22,5mm,_3,76g-s.jpg
112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 848, Serdica, PROVIDEN DEOR, Bust-C/A2, *//KAΓ, Providentia standing right, facing Sol standing left, Rare! #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 848, Serdica, PROVIDEN DEOR, Bust-C/A2, *//KAΓ, Providentia standing right, facing Sol standing left, Rare! #1
avers: IMP C PROBVS INVICTVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the back. (C/A2)
reverse: PRO VIDEN D EOR, Providentia standing right, holding two ensigns, facing Sol standing left, right hand raised, left holding the globe.
exergue: *//KAΓ, diameter: 21,0-22,5mm, weight: 3,76g, axes:6h,
mint: Serdica 2nd. emission, 3rd. off., date: 276-277, A.D., ref: RIC V-II 848, p-110, Rare!
Q-001
1 commentsquadransApr 16, 2018
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CÁC II. 20.10.1.1./a2.16./38., Anonymous III. (István III., (Stephen III.), King of Hungary, (1162-1172 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-156, CNH I.-146, U-079, #01CÁC II. 20.10.1.1./a2.16./38., Anonymous III. (István III., (Stephen III.), King of Hungary, (1162-1172 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-156, CNH I.-146, U-079, #01
avers: Line crossed by three lines, dot between two crosses above and below; border of dots.
reverse: Four wedges and four dots around dot; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 12,7 mm, weight: 0,22g, axis: 11h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-156, CNH I.-146, Unger-079,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 20.10.1.1./a2.16./38.,
Q-001
quadransApr 16, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Alexius I Comnenus (1081-1118) Æ Half Tetarteron, Uncertain Mint in Greece (Sear 1932; DOC IV 45)Obv: Patriarchal cross; A-A across upper field, K-Φ across lower
Rev: AΛЄZ; Crowned facing bust of Alexius, holding scepter and globus cruciger


1 commentsQuant.GeekApr 16, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668) Æ Half Follis, Carthage (Sear 1057; DOC II 138; MIB 196a-b)Obv: CONSTAN TINVSPP AVG; Bust facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet; in right hand, globus cruciger
Rev: Large cross; X on either side; in exergue, CRTÏ‚
Quant.GeekApr 16, 2018
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Struck A.D.367 - 375. VALENTINIAN I. AE3 of SISCIAObverse: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Pear-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I facing right.
Reverse: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE. Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand; in left field, R over R; in right field, F; in exergue, ΓSISCΣ•.
Weight 2.4gms.
RIC IX : 15a
*AlexApr 16, 2018
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Struck A.D.364 - 367. VALENS. AE3 of THESSALONICAObverse: D N VALENS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens facing right; • above head.
Reverse: RESTITVTOR REIP. Valens standing facing, head right, holding labarum in his right hand and Victory in his left; in exergue, TESΔ.
RIC IX : 17b.
RARE
1 comments*AlexApr 16, 2018
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Struck A.D.364 - 367. VALENS AE3 of ARELATEObverse: D N VALENS P F AVG. Pear-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Valens facing right.
Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM. Valens advancing right, dragging captive and holding labarum; in left field, OF; in right field, I (1st Officina); in exergue, CONST.
RIC IX : 7d
*AlexApr 16, 2018
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CÁC II. 19.17.3.1./a5.04./24., Anonymous II. (Géza II., King of Hungary, (1141-1162 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-136, CNH I.-269, U-055, #01CÁC II. 19.17.3.1./a5.04./24., Anonymous II. (Géza II., King of Hungary, (1141-1162 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-136, CNH I.-269, U-055, #01
avers: Facing bust, holding cross and branch; border of dots.
reverse: Incuse of the avers.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 9,7 mm, weight: 0,14 g, axis:0h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-136, CNH I.-269, Unger-055,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 19.17.3.1./a5.04./24.,
Q-001
quadransApr 16, 2018
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hhj8.26.01.26Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNINOC, laureate cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTP(ON), eagle standing frontal on wreath, head to right.
22 mm, 8.05 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.1.26
Charles MApr 16, 2018
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hhj8.26.08.18Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNINOC, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON, bunch of grapes
17 mm, 2.88 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.8.18
Charles MApr 16, 2018
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rsc280Elagabalus
AR Antoninianus

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, radiate, draped bust right
Rev: TEMPORVM FELICITAS, Felicitas standing left with long caduceus & cornucopia.
22 mm, 5.48 gms

RSC 280, RIC 149
Charles MApr 16, 2018
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rsc154Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped bust right with horn
Rev: P M TR P III COS III P P, Sol, radiate, advancing left raising right hand & holding whip, star to left.
18 mm, 3.41 gms

RSC 154 variant --no references found for this reverse with a horned bust obverse
Charles MApr 16, 2018
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BCC LT70Lead Tessera
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 1st-4th Century CE
Obv: Horned animal (humpbacked
bull?), or bust? (rotated right 90 deg.)
Rev: Crab? in incuse circle, broken or
partially off-flan.
9 x 7.5 x 1.5mm. Weight: 0.47gm.
Axis:330? cf. Hamburger #21
and #22 (obv), and BCC LT47 (obv).
v-dromeApr 16, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 449 VAR. OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS AVG CONS II
REVERSE: VIRTVS AVG (emperor on horse spearing knealing enemy)
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//QXXT
WEIGHT 3.82g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH: 23-25mm
RIC: 449 VAR. (QXXT MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1194

Ex. S. Luethi collection

Extremely rare and desirable reverse type in combination with a scarce and desirable consular obverse legend. A coin of the highest numismatic interest!

The only specimen of this type known to me (I know of another similar specimen from officina QXXT from E.Raes collection but with a different placement of the enemy)
2 commentsBarnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 548 VAR. HELMETED BUST WITHOUT WEAPONS !!!OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: PAX AVG
BUST TYPE: C = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust right without weapons
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: E/-//-
WEIGHT: 2.74g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 19,5-22mm
RIC: 548 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH C BUST AND -/E//- MINTMARK)
COLLECTION NO. 1210

Extremely rare and desirable bust type !!!

This coin is part of the scarce first phase of Ticinum’s 6th emission (according to Pink’s emission classification) with greek numerals of officinae not accompanied by the XXI monetary reform mark. In the much more common and abundant second phase of 6th emission the greek numerals were followed by the XXI mark in the exergue.

The only example of this type known to me. Possibly an unicum!
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 426 E1 BUSTOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS AVG (Mars walking right holding trophy)
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//PXXT
WEIGHT 2.91g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 22mm
RIC: 426 VAR. (E1 BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1220

Note: very rare (long P F AVG) obverse legend for this emission! / shield decorated with two rows of soldiers

Only the second example of this type known to me (the other being in U.Neumann coll.)
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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PROBUS BASTIEN 396 VAR. (DOTTED LEGEND) - UNLISTED IN BASTIEN !!!OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS•P•F•AVG
REVERSE: TEMPOR FELICIT
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/B/-
WEIGHT 2.93g / AXIS 12h / DIAMETER: 21-22mm
MINT: Lugdunum
RIC: 129 VAR. (A bust unlisted)
BASTIEN: unlisted (unlisted also in supplements no. I and no. II) !!!
COLLECTION NO: 1217

Note: totally unpublished and possibly unique!

Provenance: EBAY auction / 192485128707 / NUMISMATICANAISSUS of 2018-03-22
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 922 OFFICINA 7 Inverse "Z"OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: inverse Z//XXI
WEIGHT 3.20g / AXIS: / DIAMETER:
MINT: Antiochia
RIC 922 var. (UNLISTED WITH RETROGRADE Z)
COLLECTION NO. 1218

Note: unpublished variant with retrograde Z in center field. The only example of this type known to me. Possibly an unicum!

Provenance: EBAY auction / SPARTAKMUS / no. 273120627508 of 2018-03-22
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 921 OFFICINA 2 IMP C M AVR P PROBVS AVG (SIC!) UNIQUE ! OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR P PROBVS AVG (SIC!)
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: B//XXI
WEIGHT 3.60g
MINT: Antiochia
RIC 921 VAR. (unlisted with IMP C M AVR P PROBVS AVG obverse legend)
COLLECTION NO. 1219

NOTE: unpublished and atypical obverse legend - most likely an engraver's error. This is the only example of this legend known to me. Probably unique !

Provenance: EBAY auction / LANZ Numismatik / no. 232702600149 of 2018-03-22
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) Æ Medium Module Trachy, Constantinople (CLBC 11.25.2)Obv: IC XC in field; Christ, bearded and nimbate, seated upon throne without back; right hand raised in benediction; left hand holds Gospel. Cross above cushion of throne, to right
Rev: Full-length figure of St. Helena, on left, and St. Constantine bearded, on right; between them patriarchal cross on long shaft and step. Both wear stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; St. Helen holds jeweled scepter and St. Constantine holds scepter cruciger.
Quant.GeekApr 15, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus III Palaeologus (1328-1341) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2482; LPC 234.2; PCPC 257; Lianta 834)Obv: â’¶ to left, Δ/M/T to right. Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing armor; right hand holds spear.
Rev: A M above St. Michael. Three-quarter-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, on left, turning right, and with left hand raised in blessing over the head of the emperor, who holds two patriarchal crosses. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagion.
Quant.GeekApr 15, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H2 BUST OFFICINA "S"OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
WEIGHT 3.85g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 862 VAR. (MINTMARK "S" UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 260
7th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 437 VAR. I5 BUST OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS AVG
BUST TYPE: I5
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//QXXT
WEIGHT 3.52g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 23-24mm
RIC: 437 VAR. (BUST I5 UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 706
NOTE: EXTREMELY RARE AND SOUGHT-AFTER BUST TYPE !!!
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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ALFOLDI 089.006 OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VICTORIAE AVG
BUST TYPE: H2 (BASTIEN'S CLASSIFICATION)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//XXIQ
WEIGHT 2.80g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC 796 VAR. (XXIQ MINTMARK UNLISTED)
ALFOLDI 089.006
COLLECTION NO. 639
RARE
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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ALFOLDI 096.166 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: F8 VAR. (radiate, cuirassed and draped bust left with shield only and no spear, seen from rear)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIV
WEIGHT 3.68g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC 816 VAR. (THIS BUST IS UNLISTED)
ALFOLDI 096.166 (3 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO. 1054

NOTE: extremely rare and desirable bust type. One obverse die of this but type seems to exist only!

Provenance: Ebay auction no. 232405577333 of 2017-07-21 (LANZ Numismatik)
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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ALFOLDI 099 / - UNLISTED IN ALFOLDI WITH E1 BUST UNICUM !OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (ADVENTVS SCENE - SIC!)
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIS
WEIGHT 2.95g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH: 22mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC: UNLISTED WITH THIS REVERSE TYPE FOR SISCIA
ALFOLDI 099 / - UNLISTED WITH E1 BUST AND XXIS MINTMARK
COLLECTION NO. 1038

NOTE: extremely rare reverse type for Siscia. Although this reverse type is listed in Alfoldi under no. 99, Alfoldi does not list a coin with this reverse and E1 bust neither with XXIS mintmark.

UNICUM!
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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ALFOLDI 091.003 VIRTVS AVGVSTI F5 BUSTOBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS AVGVSTI (Emperor holding hand over tropaion; catpive seated)
BUST TYPE: F5 = Radiate, cuirassed bust left holding spear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIP
WEIGHT 3.65g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 20-22mm
RIC 805 VAR. (F5 bust unlisted)
ALFOLDI 091.003
COLLECTION NO. 638

Rare bust type in combination with a rare and desirable reverse type!

Provenance: Ebay auction (SAVOCA-COINS) no. 252419183657 of 2016-06-19
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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ALFOLDI 009.032 OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//XXIB
WEIGHT 3.69g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21mm
RIC: 634
ALFOLDI 009.032
COLLECTION NO. 838
NOTE: HORSEMAN ON SHIELD
RARE
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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PROBUS MPR 151 VAR. (GORGONEION ON SHIELD) OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ROMAE AETERNAE
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//RΔ
WEIGHT 3.61g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 21-22mm
RIC: 196
J.GUILLEMAIN, MONETAZIONE DI PROBO A ROMA (276-282 d.C.), 2009: 151 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH GORGONEION ON SHIELD) !
COLLECTION NO. 1023

NOTE: shield decorated with Gorgoneion (this type of decoration is extremely rare and desirable for Probus coins from Rome)
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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PROBUS MPR 143OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: ROMAE AETERNAE
BUST TYPE: F9
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//RΔ
WEIGHT 3.55g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 22-23mm
RIC: 191 VAR.
J.GUILLEMAIN, MPR 143 (1 EX.)
COLLECTION NO. 1028
NOTE: RARE AND DESIRABLE BUST TYPE
Barnaba6Apr 15, 2018
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Struck A.D.367 - 375. GRATIAN. AE3 of AquileiaObverse: D N GRATIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian facing right.
Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM. Gratian advancing right, holding standard in his left hand and dragging captive by the hair with his right; in exergue, •SMAQS.
RIC IX : 11c | LRBC : 1017-22.
SCARCE
*AlexApr 15, 2018
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Struck A.D.367 - 375. VALENTINIAN I. AE3 of SISCIAObverse: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Pear-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I facing right.
Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM. Valentinian advancing right, dragging captive and holding labarum; in left field, Q; in right field, R over K; in exergue, BSISCV.
RIC IX : 14a
*AlexApr 15, 2018
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Struck A.D.364. VALENTINIAN I. AE3 of SIRMIUMObverse: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I facing right.
Reverse: VOT V MVLT X in laurel-wreath; in exergue, ASIRM.
RIC IX : 8
SCARCE
*AlexApr 15, 2018
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Struck A.D.364. VALENTINIAN I. AE3 of SIRMIUMObverse: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Pear-diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I facing right.
Reverse: RESTITVTOR REIP. Valentinian standing facing, head right, holding standard in his right hand and Victory in his left; in exergue, ASIRM.
RIC IX : 6a.
SCARCE
1 comments*AlexApr 15, 2018
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moushmov670Elagabalus and Julia Maesa
Marcianopolis

Obv: laureate head of Elagabalus on left facing draped bust of Julia Maesa on right .
Rev: Demeter standing left holding corn ears and staff. E in right field
26mm 9.70 gms

Moushmov 670, Varbanov 1682
Charles MApr 15, 2018
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hj6.28.10.06varElagabalus and Julia Maesa
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVPH [ANTΩNEIN]OC IOVΛIA MAICA AVΓ, laureate head of Elagabalus on left facing draped bust of Julia Maesa on right .
Rev: VΠ. IOVΛ. ANT. CEΛEV-KOV MAPKIANOΠOΛI →TΩN, Hermes standing left holding purse and caduceus, cock at feet. E in right field.
27 mm, 10.26 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.28.10.6 variant (different obverse legend, E in right field on reverse with different string of letters in exergue)

This is same obverse die as my coin varb1625.
Charles MApr 15, 2018
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hj6.28.05.xx_exhj6.28.05.03Elagabalus and Julia Maesa
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT. K. M. AVPH ANTΩNEINOC IOVΛIA MAICA AVΓ, laureate head of Elagabalus on left facing draped bust of Julia Maesa on right .
Rev: VΠ. IOVΛ. ANT. CEΛEVKOV. MAPKIANOΠOΛIT →ΩN, Demeter standing left holding corn ears and staff. E in right field
27mm 12.69 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.28.5.xx (Not in HJ)
Charles MApr 15, 2018
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BCC LT69Lead Tessera
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 1st-4th Century CE
Obv: Uncertain, or blank?
Rev: Pegasus advancing right.
11 x 10 x 2mm. Weight: 1.21gm.
Axis:? cf. Hamburger #2 (rev)
and #46 (rev), also, BCC LT43
(obv), and BCC LT63 (rev).
v-dromeApr 15, 2018
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