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Sicily. Syracuse AR LitraHead of Arethusa right
Wheel with four spokes; Σ-Y-R-A between.
Deinomenid Tyranny 485-466 BC.
0.52g
Rare
Boehringer 402; SNG ANS 124-6.
Ex-ANE from an old collection.Jay GT4Mar 18, 2018
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Sicily, SyracuseΣVRA
Head of Arethusa right
Octopus; 3 Pellets around
0.21g
466-405 BC
Second Democracy
Very rare denomination AR tetronkion
Unlisted?
Ex-ANEJay GT4Mar 10, 2018
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Sicily, Syracuse AR Litra ΣYPA
Diademed head of Arethusa right.
Octopus.
0.65 g
c. 466-460 BC. Second Democracy
Boehringer 421; SNG ANS 131.
Ex-ANEJay GT4Mar 10, 2018
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CALABRIA, Tarentum AR ObolKantharos; five pellets around
Kantharos; five pellets around.
Tarentum, Circa 280-228 BC.
8.5mm 0.53 g
Vlasto 1655-6; HN Italy 1076.
Ex-CNG 381 Lot 13; Ex-Steve P Collection
Jay GT4Mar 02, 2018
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Lucania, ThourioiHead of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with Skylla holding rudder over shoulder
Bull butting right; below, dolphin right in waves.
Lucania, Thourioi
Circa 400-350 BC
7.35g
HN Italy 1794b; SNG ANS 1048.
Ex CNG 385, Lot: 48, Ex-Steve P collectionJay GT4Mar 02, 2018
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Roman Empire, Nero & Claudius, drachmNERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMA
Laureate head of Nero right
DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG
Laureate head of Divus Claudius right.
Caesarea, Cappadocia
63-64 AD
2.95g
RPC I 3648; RIC 622.
From the collection of K.M. Germany. Ex-Roma E-sale 43 lot 334Jay GT4Feb 28, 2018
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Nero with Divus ClaudiusNERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMA
Laureate head of Nero right
DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG
Laureate head of Divus Claudius right.
Caesarea, Cappadocia
63-64 AD
2.95g
RPC I 3648; RIC 622.
From the collection of K.M. Germany. Ex-Roma E-sale 43 lot 334
Nicely centered drachm with double portraits of Claudius and Nero and full Latin legends.Jay GT4Feb 28, 2018
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RIC 0507 Domitian denariius SOLDIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VI
Laureate head right
IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P P P
Minerva standing on capital of rostral colum, with spear and shield; to right owl
Rome mint
January 1- September 13, 87 AD
3.46g
RIC 507 (C)
Ex-Calgary Coin
Sold Torex November 2022Jay GT4Feb 24, 2018
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Bruttium, TerinaHead of ninph left
TEPI
Crab; above crescent.
Terina; c. 350-275 BC
4.01g
Rare
HNItaly 2646; SNG ANS 889.
Beautiful glossy black/brown patina
Ancient Terina was located on the north shore of the Gulf of Saint Euphemia, about 20 km (12 mi) from Lamezia Terme in Calabria, Italy.Jay GT4Feb 09, 2018
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SOLD! Junius Brutus AlbinusHead of Pietas right
ALBINVS BRVTI F
Clasped hands holding winged caduceus
3.1g
Rome
48 BC
Sear 427; Crawford 450/2; Sydenham 942; RBW 1577
Decimus Junius Brutus was a distant relative of Marcus Brutus. He was known as one of Caesar's "most intamate associates" and a friend of Mark Antony. Albinus had served under Caesar in both the Gallic Wars and the Civil War. He participated in the siege of Massilia (Marseilles) that held out against Caesar for months. He also commanded a Caesarian fleet.
Plutarch considered Albinus "of no great courage," but Albinus was a faithful and loyal supporter of Caesar. He was to be Consul in 42 BC along with Lucius Plancus. While awaiting the consulship Albinus was to become Governor of Cisalpine Gaul when the post became available in the spring of 44BC
Albinus was approached by Cassius and Labeo to involve him in the conspiracy to murder Caesar. Albinus wanted to make sure Marcus Brutus was involved before agreeing to the plot. After meeting with Brutus he agreed. Both Brutus and Albinus received notification of a meeting of the Senate on March 15th and Albinus agreed to use an exhibition of his Gladiators after the meeting as protection in case things got out of hand after the murder had taken place. Caesar's retired legionaries were all around the city and none of the conspirators knew how they would react at Caesar's death.
Sold to Calgary Coin April 2022
At a dinner at the house of Marcus Lepidus on the night of March 14, 44BC Caesar was in attendence along with Decimus Brutus. Towards the end of the night Caesar's secretary approached for him to sign some letters. As he was signing Albinus posed a philosophical question to him: "What sort of death is best?" Caesar answered "A sudden one"
The next morning the Senate awaited Caesar to arrive. Caesr's wife Calpurnia and the auspeces warned Caesar not to attend the meeting. When Caesar delayed the conspirator's sent Albinus to Caesar's house. Albinus convinced Caesar to at least postpone the meeting in person. Antony was against this idea. Caesar was then murered by the conspirators in the Theater of Pompey in the Campus Martius, Albinus being a key player in the conspiracy.Jay GT4Feb 03, 2018
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SOLD! L. Thorius BalbusHead of Juno Sospita right clad in goat skin
ISMR behind
Rev.
Bull charging right H above THORIVS below
BALBVS in ex
Rome 105 BC
3.76g
Sear 191; Craw., 316/1; Bab., 1; Syd., 598
ex-Calgary coins
Sold to ANE April 2022
C. Thorius Balbus was Born a native of Lanuvium. Cicero describes him as a man who lived in such a manner that there was not a single pleasure, however refined or rate, that he did not enjoy. He is possibly the son of M. Aclius Balbus (168 B.C.) A coin was minted in honor of L. Thorius Balbus. On the front is the head of Juno Sospita, a god whose worship was of great antiquity in Lanuvium, and the letters I.S.M.R. On the reverse is L.THORIVS BALBVS with a bull rushing forward.Jay GT4Feb 03, 2018
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Sold! C. Porcius CatoHelmeted head of Roma right X behind
Victory in biga right
C CATO below ROMA in Ex.
Rome, 123 BC
3.88g
Sear 149, Crawford 274/1, Sydenham 417
Sold to ANE April 2022Jay GT4Feb 03, 2018
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SOLD! Ap Claudius Pulcher, T Manlius and Q UrbiniusHead of Roma right quadrangular device containing circle behind
Rev. Victory in triga right
AP CL T MAL Q VR
MAL and VR in monogram)
Sear 176, Crawford 299/1a.
Rome 11/110 BC
3.89g
This coin depicts the rare three horse chariot the triga. The only other example being on a serrated denarii of C. Naevius Balbus in the time of Sulla
Sold to ANE April 2022Jay GT4Feb 03, 2018
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L SaufeiusHelmeted head of Roma right X behind
Victory in biga right L SAVF VF in monogram
ROMA below
Rome, 152 BC
3.54g
Sear 83, Saufeia 1, Syd 384
SOLD! Forum Auction July 2020Jay GT4Feb 03, 2018
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. ObolKantharos; three pellets around.
Bucranium; three pellets around.
Circa 380-325 BC
Weight: 0.33 g.
Diameter: 9 mm.
Rare with 3 pellets
cf. Vlasto 1617 (number of pellets); cf. BMC 432 (same). HN Italy 918; SNG France 3 specimens, c.f. 2201-03 (number of pellets)
Ex Dr. P. Vogl collection; ex Bankhaus Aufhäuser (sold 30.12.1992; with dealer's ticket), Ex-Numismatik Naumann auction 42 lot 15; Ex-Calgary Coin
A tiny coin with a fantastic design.Jay GT4Jan 27, 2018
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Septimius SeverusSEVERVS PIVS AVG
Laureate head of Severus right
FVNDATOR PACIS
Severus, togate standing left holding branch and scroll
Rome 201 AD
3.6g
RIC IV: 265, Sear 6282, RSC 205
Ex-Calgary Coins
SOLD Forum Auction April 2019Jay GT4Jan 24, 2018
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Septimius SeverusSEVERVS AVG PART MAX
Laureate head of Severus right
PM TR P VIII COS II P P
Victory hovering left holding open wreath with both hands over shield set on base
Rome 200 AD
Sear 6333; RSC 454; RIC 150
3.23g
ex-Calgary Coins
2017 Forum Best of Type Winner
Fantastic old cabinet toning, darker in hand
SOLD Forum Auction April 2019Jay GT4Jan 24, 2018
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Bruttium UnciaLaureate and bearded head of Zeus right.
BPET-TIΩN
Eagle standing left with open wings; at left cornucopiae, above double-axe.
214-211 BC
7.69g
HN Italy 1978
Ebay, From the Tony Hardy collection #999
Jay GT4Jan 22, 2018
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Augustus Æ 26 CAESAR
Bare head of Augustus right
AVGVSTVS
in Laurel wreath
Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch mint
26mm, 13.6g.
RIC 486, RPC 2235
Scarce.
ex-Incitatus
Wildwinds example
Old cleaning scratches on both sides are not as pronounced in hand.
New photoJay GT4Jan 17, 2018
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RIC 1559 Vespasian Antioch denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Laureate head right
Vespasian standing right with branch and sceptre in Quadriga right
Antioch, 72/3 AD
3.24g
RIC 1559 (C)
Ex-Sphinx Numismatics
Struck on a tight flan which is typical of the Antioch issues.Jay GT4Jan 11, 2018
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RPC II 1978 Domitian tetradrachmAVT KAIΣAΡ ΔOMITIANOΣ ΣEB ΓEΡM
Laureate head right; aegis at point of bust
ETOYΣ NEOY IEPOY H (date; year 8)
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with wings spread; palm frond to right.
SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch, 88/89 AD
13.61g; 29 mm
McAlee 398; Prieur 145; RPC II 1978.
Ex-Zurqieh
Wonderful style with fine detailed Aegis/Gorgon head
Jay GT4Jan 10, 2018
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SOLD! 82-83 BC* Q ANTONIUS BALBUSLaureate head of Jupiter right; S•C behind
Victory in quadriga right; I below horses, Q ANTO BALB/PR in two lines in exergue.
Rome, 83 BC
3.99g
Crawford 364/1d; Sydenham 742b; Antonia 1. Sear 279
Lustrous Choice VF. Slight Flan flaw (weight reduction) on obverse in field.
ex-ANE
Sold to ANE April 2022
Anti Sullan Issue Struck by Order of the Senate SC.
Q. Antonius Balbus was a member of the Marian party, and in 82 BC was appointed praetor of Sardinia. Before leaving for Sardinia, this issue was struck by order of the Senate which was dominated by members of the Marian party to pay the army preparing to resist the return of Sulla. The reverse imagery reflects the expectations of Q. Antonius Balbus. Sulla was victorius in the battle of the Colline gate, and in 82 BC, Q. Antonius Balbus was removed from his position as praetor by L. Philippus and killed.
New photo of the very first denarius I bought.
Jay GT4Jan 03, 2018
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RIC 0021 Vespasian DenariiusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
laureate head right
COS ITER TR POT
Aequitas standing left holding scales and sceptre
Rome 70 AD
3.51g
RIC II 21 (C), BMC 17, RSC 94a, Sear 2284
Another early portrait that has Vitellius' features.
New PhotoJay GT4Dec 26, 2017
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RIC 0844 Domitian CistophoricIMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
Aquila between two standards, one surmounted by a banner, the other by a hand
10.60g
Rome mint for circulation in the East. 82 AD
RIC 844 (R); RPC 868
Ex-Roy's Coin
Roughness (die rust?) around features not visible in hand.Jay GT4Dec 11, 2017
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Bruttium, Vibo Valentia Semis Bronze semis
head of Juno (Hera) right, wearing stephane, S (mark of value) behind
VALENTIA
Double cornucopia overflowing with grain and grapes, carnyx (control symbol) and S (mark of value) on right
Vibo Valentia mint, 193 - 150 B.C.
3.57g, 18.1 mm 270o
Mensitieri Valentia 211; HN Italy 2263; SNG ANS 483, SNG Cop 1849; BMC Italy p. 361, 16 (control described as staff ending in boar's head)
Ex-Forum from the Andrew McCabe CollectionJay GT4Nov 29, 2017
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Lucania Sybaris drachmBull standing to left on dotted ground line, head turned back to right; all within border of dots VM in exergue
Bull standing to right, on dotted ground line; around, border of dots; all incuse.
LUCANIA, Sybaris
Circa 550-510 BC.
2.04g
HN III 1736. SNG ANS 847 ff.
Chipped. Old cabinet toning.
Ex-LondiniumJay GT4Nov 18, 2017
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RIC 0393 Domitian SOLDIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V
Laureate head right
IMP XI COS XI CENS P P P
Minerva standing left with spear
Rome 85 AD (6th issue)
3.49g
RIC 393 (R)
Ex-Calgary Coin
Sold to the Andrew Short Collection May 2021
Jay GT4Nov 18, 2017
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RIC 0741 Domitian denarius SOLDIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR PXII
Laureate head right
IMP XXII COS XVI CENS PPP
Minerva standing left with thunderbolt and spear;shield at her left side
Rome September 14, 92 AD-September 13, 93 AD
3.67g
RIC 741 (C3)
Ex-Calgary Coins
Sold to ANE November 2022Jay GT4Nov 18, 2017
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Sold! RIC 0070 Domitian Denarius FakeIMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PM
Laureate head right
COS VII DES VIII P P
Seat draped, above winged thunderbolt
Rome, September 13- December 31, 81 AD
RIC 70 (C)
3.39g
Ebay
Lipanoff fake from struck dies
Published: Sofia 2004, no.38
Sold to Calgary Coin Sept 2022
Jay GT4Oct 25, 2017
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Bruttium, The Bretti, drachmVeiled head of Hera Lakinia right, wearing polos; scepter over shoulder, feather to left
ΒΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ
Zeus standing left, right foot on ionic capital, holding scepter; crab to left, [tiny Γ between foot and scepter].
Second Punic War issue. Circa 216-214 BC.
3.88 g.
Arslan dies 12/17’; Scheu 68–77 var. (obv. symbol);
HN Italy 1969. VF, toned, struck with worn dies.
Rare issue with feather on obverse, unknown to Scheu.
Ex-CNG 407 lot 14, From the B. H. Webb Collection. Ex-Pipito Collection
Tough to photograph, much better in hand.
Jay GT4Oct 22, 2017
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Lucania Poseidonia staterΠΟΜΕΣ
Poseidon standing right, wearing chlamys around shoulders, brandishing trident
ΠΟΜΕΣ (retrograde)
Bull standing to left, above
Poseidonia, Lucania
470-445 BC
8.01g
SNG ANS 661; HN Italy 1114
Ex-Geoffrey Bell auction September 2017 lot 896
Jay GT4Oct 07, 2017
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RIC 0048 Domitian denariusIMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR P COS VII DES VIII
Curule chair, wreath above
Rome, September 13-December 31, 81 AD
3.5g
RIC 48 (C)
Ex-Calgary Coin; Ex-RM CollectionJay GT4Sep 29, 2017
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RIC 0847 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
COS VII
Eagle standding front on garlanded base, thunderbolt in claws, wings open, head left
Rome, 76 AD
3.5g
RIC 847 (C2)
Ex-Calgary Coin, Ex-RM collection,
Jay GT4Sep 29, 2017
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RIC 0022 Titus denarius IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
Ceres seated left with corn ears, poppy and torch
Rome, after July 1, 79 AD
3.19g
RIC 22 (C)
Ex-RM collection, Ex-Calgary CoinJay GT4Sep 29, 2017
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RIC 0591 Domitian denarius SOLD!IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII
Laureate head right
IMP XV COS XIIII CENS P P P
Minerva advancing right with spear and shield
January 1- September 13, 88 AD
Rome
3.2g
RIC 591 (R2)
Sold to TC collection Sept 2023
Jay GT4Aug 29, 2017
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Faience Ushabti ShabtiBeautiful light turquoise faience.
Demotic Inscription on reverse. Basket over shoulder on reverse. Farming tools in hands.
64mm; 10.91g
c. 600 BC
Ex-ZurqiehJay GT4Jul 15, 2017
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Faience Ushabti ShabtiEgyptian Faience Ushabti.
Head band and Basket on reverse, farming tools in hands.
21st Dynasty
1069-945 BC
95mm; 23.34g
Ex-ZurqiehJay GT4Jul 15, 2017
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Athens TetradrachmArchaic head of Athena r., with almond shaped eye, wearing crested helmet
ornamented with three olive leaves and floral scroll, wire necklace, round
earring.
ΑΘΕ right
owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, prong tail, to left olive twig
and crescent, all within incuse square
Athens 449-413 BC
16.74g
SNG Copenhagen 31; Sear 2526
Ex-Calgary Coin
Sold back Feb 2019 as a possible forgery or Eastern mint. To be determined.Jay GT4Jun 25, 2017
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RIC 1495 (V) Domitian denarius CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
Laureate head right
FIDES PVBL
Hands clasped over caduceus, two poppies and two corn ears
Uncertain eastern "O" mint
76 AD
3.21g
RIC 1495 Vespasian (R)
Ex-Den of Antiquity; Ex-TC collection, Ex-Calgary Coin
Jay GT4Jun 24, 2017
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Faience Ushabti ShabtiEgyptian Faience Ushabti
Beautiful turquoise color. Some earthen deposits remain. Great features.
circa 600 BC
10.80cm
49.32g
Ex-Zurgieh
To avoid undue work in the afterlife, Egyptians had themselves buried with numerous ushabtis, figurines that were intended to answer the summons of Osiris in place of the deceased. Ushabtis were usually mummiform, but their intention to work was made clear by the hoe usually carried over their shoulders and the basket on their backs. They were commonly inscribed with the name of the deceased inserted into the sixth chapter of the Book of the Dead.Jay GT4Jun 22, 2017
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Bruttium, The Bretti, drachmdiademed, draped and winged bust of Nike right, at left Club and crescent
BPETTIΩN
River-god Aisaros/Dionysos standing, crowning himself, holding cloak and scepter, at right Snake and Σ.
216-214 BC
4.60g
HNItaly 1961 SNG Copenhagen
Second Punic War issue
Ex-Calgary Coin
Jay GT4Jun 03, 2017
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RIC 0271 (T) Domitian denarius SOLDCAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII
Laureate head right
PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Seat draped; above Corinthian helmet
Rome, 80-81 AD (after the deification of Vespasian)
3.40g
RIC 271 Titus (C2)
Ex-Stack's, Ex-Calgary Coin
Sold to ANE November 2022
A common type but with an exceptional reverse!
Jay GT4Jun 03, 2017
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RIC 1554 Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII
Laureate head right
CONCORDIA AVGVSTI
Concordia seated left with patera and cornucopiae
Antioch, 72-73 AD
3.11g
RIC 1554 (R2)
Jay GT4May 18, 2017
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90 BC Calpurnius PisoLaureate head of Apollo right
L PISO FRVGI
Naked horseman galloping to the right holding palm-branch
CXXXI ? in exergue
Rome 90 BC
3.71g
Sear 235
"This extraordinarily large and complex issue represents one of the principal war coinages of the Romans during the conflict with the Marsic Confederation. The control-Marks are legion and consist of letters, mumerals and symbols in a multitude of combinations on the obverse and reverse" SEAR Millenium Edition
Sold Forum auction January 2018Jay GT4May 12, 2017
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SOLD! Juba I of Numidia denariusREX IVBA
Diademed and draped bust right, sceptre over shoulder
Hmmmlkt – [Ywb'Y] in neo-Punic characters, octastyle temple.
Utica, Mauretania
60-46 BC
3.34g
MAA 29; SNG Copenhagen 523.
Double stuck
Sold to Calgary Coin April 2022
New PhotoJay GT4May 12, 2017
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SOLD! Trajan's column denariusIMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI PP
Laureate head of Trajan right
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Trajan's column with eagles on its base
Rome 115 AD
RSC 558
3.16g
Ex-Aegean
Sold to C.P. April 2022
New PhotoJay GT4May 12, 2017
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Sold Constantius II Gold solidusDN CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
Diademed head of Constantius II right.
GLORIA REI PVBLICAE
Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, facing each other, supporting wreath inscribed VOT XXXX, ANTΘ in exergue.
Antioch, 9th officina, ca. AD 355-361
3.96g
RIC VIII 172; Depeyrot 12/1.
Freed from an NGC holder! Quite a lovely coin in hand.
SOLD to Calgary Coin June 2017
Jay GT4May 11, 2017
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RIC 1496 (V) Domitian denariusCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
laureate head right, small 'o' below neck truncation
PON MAX TR P COS IIII
winged caduceus.
Uncertain eastern "O" mint
76 AD
3.24g
RIC II 1496 Vespasian (R2); BMCRE II, 489; RSC II, 369; RPC II, 1469.
Apart from the COS IIII, these titles are appropriate for Vespasian, not Domitian as Caesar
Jay GT4May 10, 2017
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Augustus denariusAVGVSTVS DIVI F
Bare head of Augustus right
IMP XII
Bull butting left
3.72g
Lugdunum 15 - 13 BC
RIC I, 189a
Rare bull butting left
Ex-ANEJay GT4May 05, 2017
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SOLD! 89 BC SabinusSABIN, T/A as monogram
Bearded head of king Tatius right
L.TITVRI
Two Roman soldiers each carrying away a Sabinian woman
Rome 89 BC
3.71g
Ex-William McDonald collection
Crawford 344/1a: Sydenham 698; Tituria 1
Sold to C.P. April 2022
Jay GT4May 05, 2017
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SOLD! 137 BC Sextus PompeiusHelmeted head of Roma right, X below chin, jug behind
FOSTLVS SEX POM
ROMA in Ex.
She-wolf standing rightsuckling the twins Romulus and Remus, fig tree in background with three birds, the shepherd Faustulus standing right behind
Rome 137 BC
3.78g
Sear 112; CRR 461
ex-ANE
Sold to ANE April 2022
This moneyer was the husband of Lucilia (sister of the poet C. Lucilius) and father to Cn. Pompeius Sex. f Strabo, and grandfather of Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great). He may also have been praetor in 119 BC.Jay GT4May 05, 2017
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RIC 0190 Vespasian AE Sestertius.IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR PPP COS III
Laureate head of Vespasian right
ROMA
Roma standing left holding Victory and spear
Rome 71 AD
23.61g
RIC II 190 (C3);
From the Enrico collectionJay GT4May 05, 2017
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RIC 776 Vespasian Cista Mystica denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.
Laureate head right.
PON MAX TR P COS VI.
Victory standing left upon cista mystica, holding wreath and palm frond; coiled serpent to left and right.
Rome 75 AD
2.93g
RIC² 776 (R).
Minted in Rome but likely intended for circulation in the East. The reverse copies the earlier quinarii of Augustus and the Cistophoric tetradrachms of Ephesus.
SOLD! July 2019Jay GT4May 05, 2017
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63 BC L. Cassius LonginusVeiled and diad. head of Vesta left, two-handled cup behind, control letter "A" before
LONGIN III V
Togate citizen standing left depositing ballot inscribed V in voting box
Rome 63 BC
3.75 g
Sear 364, RRC 413/1, RSC Cassia 10
Ex Roberto Pedoni
On the obverse below the chin of Vesta is a control letter. The only letters employed on this issue are L, C, A, S, S (inverted) and I. If you collect enough coins of this moneyer, you can spell the moneyer's name in full: L. CASSIJay GT4May 05, 2017
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Fonteius denarius
Beardless laureate Janiform head of the Dioscuri XVI monogram below right chin, control letter R below left chin
C FONT (NT in monogram)
galley left ROMA below
Rome 114-113 BC
Sear 167, RRC 290/1
3.88g
Ex-Calgary Coin
This type honors the naval exploits of Publius Fonteius Capito, who was praetor in Sardinia in 169 BC. The obverse relates to the origin of the Fonteia gens, which claimed as its founder Fontus, the son of Janus, in whose honor the Fontinalia was held on October 13.Jay GT4Apr 27, 2017
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RIC 0762 Domitian denarius SOLDIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII
Laureate head right
IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P
Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, with spear and shield; owl to right (M2).
Rome, Sept 14 93 AD-Sept 13, 94 AD
3.40g
RIC 762 (C3)
Ex-ANE from an old collection. EF with wonderful dark patina.
SOLD back to ANE November 2022Jay GT4Apr 25, 2017
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RIC 0369 Titus denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate head of Titus right
Titus sanding right, left foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium, Palm tree before him at foot of which Judaea, as a mourning captive, is seated right, on ground
Rome 72 CE
3.32g
RIC II 369 (R2); Hendin 6512 (RR)
Ex-Canadian Coin
The reverse celebrates the success of Vespasian and Titus in quelling the First Jewish Revolt. Although there is no "Judea Capta" inscription on the reverse, the iconography says it all. A much rarer Rome mint denarius compared to the Antioch issue.
Wildwinds exampleJay GT4Apr 21, 2017
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RIC 1560 (V) Titus Antioch DenariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
CONCORDIA AVGVSTI.
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera.
Antioch, 72-73 AD
3.42g
RIC 1560 Vespasian (R2); RPC II 1932 (5 spec.); RSC 44.
Ex-TC collection; ex-Tom VossenJay GT4Apr 15, 2017
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RIC 0356 Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Laureate head of Vespasian right.
AVGVR TRI POT
Simpulum, sprinkler, jug, and lituus (Priestly implements).
Rome 72-73 AD
2.51g
RIC II: 356 (C3)
Ex-ANEJay GT4Apr 12, 2017
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Persian Achaemenid Siglos Type IIIKneeling-running figure of the Great King right, transverse spear with point downward in right, bow in left, bearded, crowned.
Incuse punch
Sardis mint. c. 490 - 475 BC
5.42g
Carradice Type IIIa. Darius I - Xerxes I
Possibly introduced in connection with the accession of Xerxes, c. 485 BC
Ex-Savoca Coin
Jay GT4Apr 05, 2017
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79 BC L Papius Serrated denariusHead of Juno Sospita right clad in goat's skin control symbal behind (half of fat fish), bead and reel in border
L PAPI
Gryphon leaping right control symbol (fish) below, bead and reel border
trade guild: fishmongers
3.91g
Rome
79 BC
Sear 311 RRC 39
ex-ANE
To see the amazing variety of control marks on this series: www.bonannocoins.com/l_papius/l_papius_db.php
SOLD to Calgary Coin June 2017
Jay GT4Apr 05, 2017
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Claudius Minerva AE AsT CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP
SC
Minerva advancing with spear and shield
Rome 42 AD
10.72g
Sear 1862; RIC 100; BMC 149; Cohen 57
Nice Sand patina
New PhotoJay GT4Apr 03, 2017
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79 BC L Papius Serrated denariusHead of Juno Sospita right clad in goat's skin control symbal behind (base of column), bead and reel in border
L PAPI
Gryphon leaping right control symbol (Corinthian capital) below, bead and reel border
Trade guild: Builders
3.9g
Rome
79 BC
Sear 311 RRC 89
Ex-Calgary Coin
To see the amazing variety of control marks on this series:
www.bonannocoins.com/l_papius/l_papius_db.php
SOLD to Calgary Coin June 2017Jay GT4Apr 03, 2017
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79 BC L Papius Serrated denariusHead of Juno Sospita right clad in goat's skin control symbal behind (bakers shovel), bead and reel in border
L PAPI
Gryphon leaping right control symbol (bakers oven) below, bead and reel border
trade guild: cooks and bakers
3.75g
Rome
79 BC
Sear 311 RRC 89
ex-ANE
Plate coin 89:www.bonannocoins.com/l_papius/l_papius_db.php
SOLD to Calgary Coin June 2017Jay GT4Apr 03, 2017
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, denariusIMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M
Laureate head right
COS VII DES VIII P P
Dolphin coiled round anchor
Rome 81 A.D. (3rd group)
3.3g
RIC 26 (R), RSC 63
Clickable for larger imageJay GT4Apr 01, 2017
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RIC 0026 Domitian denariusIMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M
Laureate head right
COS VII DES VIII P P
Dolphin coiled round anchor
Rome 81 A.D. (3rd group)
3.3g
RIC 26 (R), RSC 63
Ex-Enrico collection
Extra fine portrait!
Jay GT4Mar 31, 2017
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Maria Di Medici JetonMARIA. D. GR. FRANC. AND. NAVA. REG, 16 NB 08 in exergue.
Coat of arms half of France and quartered of Medici, and of Austria, surrounded by a crown half of laurel and half of palm
SERVAT DATAM 1608 in exergue
Two intertwined hands as a sign of trust between a palm and an olive branch. Above, the name JEHOVAH in Hebrew (YHWH) , whose rays penetrate dense clouds.
5.24g, 28mm
"Mary of God's Grace Queen of France and Navarre"
"He protects those who trust him."
Maria was born at the Palazzo Pitti of Florence, Italy, the sixth daughter of Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, and Archduchess Joanna of Austria. Marie was one of seven children, but only she and her sister Eleonora survived to adulthood.
Maria is not a male-line descendant of Lorenzo the Magnificent but from Lorenzo the Elder, a branch of the Medici family referred to as the 'cadet' branch. She does descend from Lorenzo in the female-line however, through his daughter Lucrezia de' Medici. Nonetheless this 'cadet' branch produced every Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1537 to 1737, and the kings of France from Louis XIII in 1601 to Louis XVI in 1793.
She married Henry IV of France in October 1600 following the annulment of his marriage to Margaret of Valois. The wedding ceremony in Florence, Italy (to which Henry did not turn up, marrying her by proxy) was celebrated with 4,000 guests and lavish entertainments. She brought as part of her dowry 600,000 crowns. Her eldest son, the future King Louis XIII, was born at Fontainebleau the following year.
Maria was crowned Queen of France on 13 May 1610, a day before her husband's death. Hours after Henry's assassination, she was confirmed as regent by the Parliament of Paris. She immediately banished his mistress, Catherine Henriette de Balzac, from the court.
Her daughter, Henrietta Maria was queen consort of England, Scotland, and Ireland as the wife of King Charles I. Henrietta Maria, in turn, was mother of two immediate successors, Charles II and James II.
Jay GT4Mar 18, 2017
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RIC 1421 Vespasian Ephesus denariusIMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR PPP
Laureate head right
PACI AVGVSTAE
Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm.
70 AD, Ephesus
2.03g
Rare
RIC 1421 (R), BMCRE 446, RSC 278 determined by die match.
Ex-FLAN (1999), Ex-ANE
Much better in hand, not as porous looking with a dark patina
Sold March 2018Jay GT4Mar 17, 2017
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RIC 0909 (V) Titus DupondiusT CAESAR IMP COS V
Radiate head right
FELICITAS PVBLICA
Felicitas, wearing long dress and cloak, standing facing, diademed head turned left, holding cornucopiae in her left hand, laurel branch in her raised right hand. SC in field
Rome, 76 AD
12.17g
RIC 909 Vespasian (R)
Rare.
Ex-ANE
Gemini notes: "COS V bronzes of Titus are scarce: only one such As, no dupondii or sestertii, in the BM collection by 1976."
Jay GT4Mar 16, 2017
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RIC 1416 Vespasian Ephesus denariusIMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR PPP
Laureate Head of Vespasian right
CONCORDIA AVG
Ceres seated left, holding poppy with ears of corn and cornucopia BY in exergue
Ephesus, 70 AD
3.31g
RPC 824; RIC 1416 (R2)
Ex- TC collection; Ex-Calgary CoinJay GT4Mar 09, 2017
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RIC 1457 Vespasian Ephesus denariusIMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR P P P
Laureate head right
PACI AVGVSTAE
Victory advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm across left shoulder, annulet at lower left, at lower right, star.
Ephesus 74 AD.
3.01g
RIC 1457 (C); RPC 853; RCV 2271 var
Ex-Sphinx NumismaticsJay GT4Mar 09, 2017
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RIC 1081 (V) Domitian DenariusCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI
Laureate head right
PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Clasped hands holding legionary eagle set on prow.
Rome 79 AD
3.48g
RIC II 1081 Vespasian(C2); BMCRE 269 Vespasian; RSC 393.
Ex-ANE, Ex-Ancient Treasures (2002)Jay GT4Mar 09, 2017
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RIC 0657 Domitian Denarius SOLD!IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII
Laureate head right
IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS P P P
Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, with spear and shield; to right, owl
Rome, Sept 14, 88 AD- Sept 13, 89 AD
3.28g
RIC 657 (R). RSC 247. A scarce reverse variant.
Ex-Ancient Treasures (1999), Ex-ANE
Sold to TC collection Sept 2023Jay GT4Mar 08, 2017
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Sold Constantine Sol Invictus SOLD!IMP CONSTANTINVS P AVG
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
SOLI INV-IC-TO COMITI
Sol standing left, raising right hand, holding globe in left; Star to left; PLN in exergue.
3.61g
London Mint, 312-313 AD
RIC 282.
Ex-Calgary Coin
Sold to the Paterson collectionJay GT4Feb 26, 2017
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ConstantineRoma AE Commemorative
VRBS ROMA
Bust of Roma left, wearing helmet with plume, and imperial mantle
She-wold standing left, suckling twins Romulus and Remus, two stars above;
CONSe. in exergue.
2.38g
Arles mint; 2nd officina, 330-333 AD
RIC VII 62
Ex-Calgary Coin
Better in HandJay GT4Feb 26, 2017
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RIC 0359 Vespasian denarius by TitusDIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS
Laureate head of Vespasian right
Column mounted by shield and topped by urn, flanked by two laurels; in field, EX, on shield, S C
Rome Mint, 79-80 AD
3.55g
RIC II 359 (Titus) (C); BMCRE 125 (Titus); BN 98; RSC 149; SEAR 6568
Ex-Ancient Treasures (2002), Ex-ANE (2017)
Jay GT4Feb 26, 2017
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RIC 0361 Vespasian denarius by TitusDIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS
Laureate head of Divus Vespasian to right.
EX S C
Empty quadriga advancing left, ornamented with a miniature quadriga flanked by Victories at the top and two standing figures on the side.
Rome, 80-1 AD
3.24g
RIC II 361 (C),(Titus); BMCRE 119 (Titus); RSC 146
Ex-ANEJay GT4Feb 26, 2017
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RIC 0941 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
COS VIII
Prow of galley right, star above.
Rome 77-8 AD
3.39g
RIC II 941 (C); BMCRE 210; RSC 136.
Rated common but tough to find on the market.
Ex-ANE, Ex-Ancient Treasures.
This reverse type copied from aurei and denarii of Ahenobarbus struck for Mark Antony in 40 BC, Crawford 521 .Jay GT4Feb 20, 2017
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Asclepius IntaglioMale figure Asclepius? holding two snakes.
Asclepius was the god of healing though he, like Heracles, was born as a mortal. Athena gave Asclepius two types of blood to help with his healing work, both from the gorgon, Medusa. One took life quickly but the other restored life. When Asclepius used this life restoring blood he encroached on the preserve of the gods and Zeus struck him down with a thunderbolt. One of the most famous centres for Asclepius worship was at Epidaurus on the Peloponnese. Snakes were sacred to the god and when the Romans embraced him as one of theirs his cult was supposedly taken to Rome in the body of a snake. He was preserved in the heavens as the constellation Ophiuchus, the serpent holder. The Romanised version of his name is Aesculapius.
0.34g
Greek or more likely Roman Provincial
Ex-Time Machine
Sold Forum Auctions December 2017Jay GT4Feb 15, 2017
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Life-time Alexander III drachmHead of Alexander as Herakles right, clad in lion's skin.
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; barley grain below throne, spearhead to outer right.
Struck in Kolophon circa 323-319 BC at the very end of Alexander's reign.
4.09g
Price 1751
ex-Calgary Coins
Sold Forum Auction May 2019
Jay GT4Feb 14, 2017
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RIC 0841 Vespasian denarius IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right.
COS VII
Bull standing right.
Rome, 76 AD.
3.21g
RIC II 841 (C)
Scarce
The cow that appears on this coin is generally thought to be one of the famous statues by the fifth century Greek sculptor Myron. This statue went on to adorned the Temple of Pax (later the Forum Pacis), built by Vespasian to celebrate the end of the Jewish War. Myron's statues were brought to Rome by Octavian and were originally placed in the temple of Apollo on the Palatine, which he dedicated in 28 B.C. Vespasian moved them to the new Temple of Pax that he began building in 71 AD.
Ex-Numisantique
Jay GT4Feb 08, 2017
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GREEK, Brutus, Koson, StaterRoman Consul Brutus in center accompanied by two lictors
KOΣΩN in ex. BR monogram on left.
Eagle standing left on scepter, wings open raising wreath in left claw.
Eastern mint, Dacia? 43-42 B.C.
8.38g
Choice UNC
RPC I 1701; BMC Thrace p. 208, 1; BMCRR II 48; Crawford 433/1
Clickable for a larger image
  Jay GT4Feb 07, 2017
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Persian Achaemenid Siglos Type IVArtaxerxes I, Darius II or Artaxerxes II
King running right, holding dagger and bow, pellets on right arm. Cross shaped bankers stamp before
Incuse punch
5.42 grams.
c. 455 - 375 B.C
Carradice type IV a or b
Ex-Calgary CoinJay GT4Jan 28, 2017
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Brutus Gold Stater Roman Consul Brutus in center accompanied by two lictors
KOΣΩN in ex. BR monogram on left.
Eagle standing left on scepter, wings open raising wreath in left claw.
Eastern mint, Dacia? 43-42 B.C.
8.38g
Choice aUNC
RPC I 1701; BMC Thrace p. 208, 1; BMCRR II 48; Crawford 433/1
Ex-ANE, Ex CNG
Clickable for larger image
For an excellent write up/ theory on these coins including a fascinating metalurgy report:
http://www.calgarycoin.com/reference/articles/koson/koson.htm
And of course the numiswiki article:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=Koson
Jay GT4Jan 26, 2017
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RIC 0937 Vespasian Mars denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
laureate head right
COS VIII
Mars standing left, holding spear and trophy
Rome, 77-8 CE
2.97g
RIC II 937 (C2) ; RSC 125
Amazing iridescent rainbow toning.
Ex-Ancient treasures
Jay GT4Jan 10, 2017
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Holyland Oil LampHerodian? Terracotta Oil Lamp
decorated with grapes and vines
1st Century BC-1st Century AD
measures 60 x 98
Intact
Ex-Time Machine(Clayton Rare Coins)
part of the David Liebert estateJay GT4Dec 19, 2016
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Roman oil lampRoman Terracotta Oil Lamp
Amphora decoration
1st Century AD
measures 589 x 83 mm
Intact
Ex-Time Machine (Clayton Rare Coins)
Part of the David Liebert estateJay GT4Dec 19, 2016
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RIC 0596 Domitian DenariusIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII
laureate head right.
COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC
herald advancing left, wearing feathered cap, holding wand with right hand and shield with left.
Rome mint.
Struck 14 September-31 December 88 AD
3.5g
RIC II 596 (C2); BMCRE 131-2; BN 120-1; RSC 76/77.
Ex-Tom VossenJay GT4Dec 07, 2016
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Nero SestertiusNERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P
laureate head left, globe at point of bust
S C across field, triumphal arch, hung with wreath across front, surmounted by statue of the emperor in a quadriga preceeded by Pax, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, and Victory, holding wreath and palm; two nude figures standing on either side of attic ornamented with Victories; helmeted statue of Mars in side niche of arch; pedestals decorated with friezes of battle scenes.
Rome 64 AD
23.28g
RIC I 143; WCN 126; BMCRE 183; BN 303; Cohen 308
Ex-Londinium
Damnatio Memoriae? 2 Chisel marks on reverse have damaged the portrait on the obverse.
SOLD Forum Auction May 2017
Jay GT4Nov 20, 2016
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Divus VespasianDIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS
laureate head right
E-X across field,
S C inscribed on shield set on a column, column surmounted by an urn, laurel branch on either side.
Rome,80-81 AD
2.87g
RIC II 62 (Titus); BMCRE 125 (Titus); BN 98; RSC 149; SEAR 6568
Ex-Calgary Coin
Sold Forum Auction March 2017Jay GT4Nov 19, 2016
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