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16 - 37 A.D. Tiberius - Ric 30 "Tribute Penny"Silver denarius, Lugdunum mint, 3.494g, 18.8mm, 225o, 16 - 37 A.D.;
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head right;
PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated right holding scepter and branch, legs on chair ornamented, feet on footstool; nicely centered
RIC 30, RSC 16a, S 1763, VF
Jesus, referring to a "penny" asked, "Whose is this image and superscription?" When told it was Caesar, He said, ''Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's" (Matthew 22:20-21). Since Tiberius was Caesar at the time, this denarius type is attributed by scholars as the "penny" referred to in the Bible.jimwho523May 24, 2007
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02 B.C. - 4 A.D Augustus DenariusSilver denarius, S 1597, RIC 207, BMC 533, EF, Lugdunum mint, 3.876g, 19.2mm, 180o, 2 B.C. - 4 A.D.;
obverse CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head right;
reverse C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Caius and Lucius Caesars togate stand facing, each resting hand on a round shield with spear behind, above center on l. a simpulum r. and on r. a lituus l.;
lustrous, nice portrait, reverse slightly off centerjimwho523Sep 19, 2006
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Ionia - Ephesus - TetradrachmSilver tetradrachm, 12.5g, 29.9mm, 0o, 166 - 160 B.C.
Grade EF - obverse slightly off-center; rare
Obverse cista mystica with snake within ivy wreath;
Reverse bow-case decorated with apluster, two snakes around, Artenus head right on left, EFE on right;
A scarce and unusual type because almost all Cistophoric tetradrachm of Ephesus have the ethinic left and symbol right. This is from the third series, before the format had become uniform.
references: Kleiner and Noe page 41, 6c and plate XI, 7; SNG Cop -; BMC Ionia -; SNG Von Aulock -jimwho523Jul 28, 2006
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334 - 335 AD - Constantine IIConstantine II Bronze AE 3
Siscia mint, RIC 236, 334 - 335 A.D.
2.332g, 18.19mm, 180o
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust right
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers, each holding spear and shield on ground, flanking two standards, (dot)ESIS(dot)in exe
beautiful green patina, aEF, Ex-Forumjimwho523Jul 29, 2005
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RIC-093 Gordian III - Gordian in Military attireIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
P M TR P V COS II P P - Gordian in military dress, standing right, hoilding globe and transverse scepter
RIC-93, Cohen-253
nicely centered, full flan, Silver slightly porous. Nice style for this type. AD 241-3 (4th issue,)jimwho523Jun 02, 2005
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RIC-038 Gordian III - Roma - 2IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
ROMAE AETERNAE - Roma, helmeted and seated left, on shield, holding Victory & spear
AR Ant, Rome Mint 238 AD
I really like the reverse on this one, especially the little victory in Roma's hand!!
RIC IV, #38, Cohen 312jimwho523May 31, 2005
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64-65 Ad Nero - RIC 53 - RareNERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS - Laureate Bust right
IVPPITER CVSTOS - Jupiter, seated left, holding thunderbolt and scepter.
The reverse "type commemorates the protection of Nero from the Pisonian Conspiracy. In 64 AD, a large section of central Rome burned; Nero's reputed singing of the destruction of Troy during the fire led to the later association of him "fiddling" as the city burned. Nero's "excesses" resulted in a conspiracy to overthrow and replace him with Gaius Calpurnius Piso. Among the conspirators were many high-ranking members of Nero's court including Seneca the Younger, the poet Lucan, and Petronius, who called himself Nero's "arbiter of elegance." To Nero, the the failure of a conspiracy made up of those so close to him could have been achieved only through divine intervention. As the king of the Gods oversaw the security of the Roman state, Nero believed it was Jupiter the Guardian (Custos) who had saved him from harm."jimwho523Apr 15, 2005
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313 - 315 AD - Licinius IIMP LICINIVS PF AVG - Laureate Head Right
IOVI CON-SERVATORI - Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, leaning on sceptre. Victory on globe in righthand, eagle with wreath to left at feet. SIS in exe, B in right field
RIC VII, Siscia Mint, # 11, Officina B = R4jimwho523Apr 08, 2005
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Gordian III Provincial - Nicopolis Ad IstrumAE 27, 14.15 gms, Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis Ad Istrum
AVT K M ANT GORDIANOC AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTPON, Nemesis standing left with arshin over wheel, and cornucopiae. magistrate's name, Sabinius Modestus, to left
clear devices and nearly complete legends visible, and a pleasing green patinajimwho523Mar 29, 2005
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RIC-002 Gordian III - Jupiter IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
IOVI CONSERVATORI - Jupiter standing left, holding spear and thunderbolt, small Gordian III stands left below
4.15 gms, 180 degrees, EF
Outstanding coin, reverse well struck, all details clearly visible.jimwho523Feb 28, 2005
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201 AD - Caracalla 198-217 AD - Trophy with captivesANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse
PART MAX PONT TR P IIII COS, two captives seated at sides of trophy
Silver denarius, RIC 346, BMC 730, RSC 177, EF, 3.72g, 18.9mm, 0o, Laodicea ad Mare mint, 201 A.D. light toning
I've been looking for a good "Trophy" reverse for a while, and this one fit the bill perfectly. Ex Forumjimwho523Feb 07, 2005
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Alexius III Angelus Comnenus - 1195 AD to 1203 ADAlexius III Angelus Comnenus - Billion Aspron Trachy
Obv - nimbate bust of Christ, wearing tunic and kolobion;
Rev - on left, the emperor, and on right, St. Constantine
Thanks to Simon for his help with Obverse decscription!!
Any further comments regarding attribution would be greatly appreciated!!!jimwho523Feb 02, 2005
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RIC-092 Gordian III - Gordian in Military attireIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
P M TR P IIII COS II P P - Gordian in military dress, standing right, hoilding globe and transverse scepter
RIC-92, Cohen-253
nicely centered, full flan, Slightly weak reverse. AD 241-3 (4th issue,)jimwho523Jan 13, 2005
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260 AD - POSTUMUS - 260-268 AD - RIC 089IMPCPOSTVMVSPFAVG - Postumus Radiate draped and curaissed right
VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing left, captive seated at her feet.
AR Antoninianus Rome Mint, 260-1 AD, 4.02g. Cunetio-2381 (770 sg. Cunetio-23pec), RIC-89.
Nice portrait !!!!jimwho523Jan 10, 2005
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RIC-067 Gordian III - Liberalitas III IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
LIBERALITASAVGIII - Liberalitas standing right, head left, holding abacus and cornucopiae
AR Ant. Rome mint January-March 240 AD
Reference RIC IV, part 3, Pg 23, #67. Cohen 142jimwho523Jan 10, 2005
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RIC-036 Gordian III - LiberalitasIMPCAESMANTGORDIANVSAVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
LIBERALITASAVGII - Liberalitas standing right, head left, holding abacus and cornucopiae
AR Ant. Rome mint January-March 240 AD
Reference RIC IV, part 3, Pg 19, #36. Cohen 130jimwho523Jan 10, 2005
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213 AD - Caracalla 198-217 AD - HerculesANTONINVSPIVSAVGBRIT - laureate head right
PMTRPXVICOSIIIIPP - Hercules, naked, standing left, holding branch, club, and lionskin
Rome mint, AD 213, reference RIC IV, part 1, pg 241, 206(a), Cohen 220, BM-48
Beautiful portrait of this "mad" emperor, with a wonderful depiction of hercules. Ex HJBjimwho523Jan 10, 2005
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Roman, Gordian III - 238-244 ADMARCVS ANTONIVS GORDIANVS was born in 225. His grandfather was Gordian I and his uncle was Gordian II. After their failed revolt in 238, Gordian was raised (April, 238) to Caesar under the Senate's co-Augusti, Balbinus and Pupienus. When they were killed in July, 238, Gordian became sole Augustus. His rule was generally thought to be mild and wise, guided by his Praetorian Praefect, Timesitheus. Gordian III married Timesitheus's daughter Tranquillina in 241. Unfortunately, both Timesitheus and Gordian died on campaign against the Sassanians in 243-244. His mysterious death on February 25, 244 possibly was plotted by his successor, Philip I.
The details of this coin may be viewed at http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=102&pos=7jimwho523Jan 03, 2005
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RIC-154 Gordian III VictoryIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
VICTOR AETER - Victory standing left, leaning on shield, and holding palm. Captive under shield
Nice VF, fifth issue 243-244 AD
RIC-154, Cohen-348jimwho523Dec 13, 2004
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268-270 AD - Claudius Gothicus - AE AntoninianusIMP C CLAVDIVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust
MARS VLTOR - Mars striding right, spear in right hand, and trophy over left shoulder
References Ric V, part1, 66, Cohen 160
very pleasing example of this 'Martial" coin! (IMHO)jimwho523Dec 13, 2004
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275 AD - Tacitus - 275-276 AD - PaxIMPCMCLATACITVSAVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
PAXAVG - Pax striding left, holding scepter and branch, Q in exergue
Ticinium Mint, References RIC-147, Cohen 67
Nicely silvered, with beatiful dark toning, much nicer in handjimwho523Oct 25, 2004
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximinus I - PaxIMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right;
PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing left holding branch and scepter;
Silver denarius, RIC 12, choice EF, 2.62g, 20.6mm, 0o, Rome mint, 235-236 A.D. nicely centered, flat area on obverse drapery ex Scott Collection; from Forum.
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238-244 AD - Gordian III - Jupiter SestertiusIMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG - Laureate, draped and curaissed bust right
IOVISTATORI SC - naked Jupiter standing, head right, holding thunderbolt and scepter
Rome mint, ric 298, 23.8 gms 28-32 mmjimwho523Sep 24, 2004
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AD 140-144 Antoninus Pius - ClementiaANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P - laureate bust right
TR POT COS III S C Clementia standing left, holding patera and scepter.
Rome mint; AD 140-144; Ric 699a(s); Cohen 906
27 mm, 8.05 gms
27 mm; 8.10 Gmsjimwho523Sep 21, 2004
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Ric-017 Gordian III - PaxIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
P M TR P II COS P P - Pax facing left, holding branch & transverse scepter
Rome mint; RIC 17(s); Cohen 203; 22mm 4.5gms
Very nice, well-centered example of a scarcer issue.jimwho523Sep 21, 2004
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307-337 AD Constantine I - Jupiter - Officina=DeltaIMPCONSTAN-TINVSAVG - Laureate, curaissed bust left, scepter over left shoulder
IOVICONS-ERVATORIAVGG - Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding scepter, Victory on globe. SMK in exe, wreath left field, (Delta) right field.
Cyzicus mint, Ric 8 (r1)
Silvered AE3, 2.5 gms. 180 degrees.jimwho523Sep 17, 2004
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276-282 AD - Probus - Clementia - TripoliaIMPCMAVRPROBVSPFAVG - Radiate, draped bust right.
CLEMENTIA TEMP, in exe XXI; Emperor holding scepter, receiving globe from Jupiter holding scepter.
Tripolis Mint; Ref. Ric 5,part 2, 927; 22 mm, 3.90 gms
Nice dark green patina, I rate this a VF
jimwho523Sep 17, 2004
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AD 348-351 Constans - Two victoriesCONSTANS-PFAVG - Laureate, draped and curaissed bust right.
VICTORIAEDDAVGGGNN - Two victories facing each holding wrea6th and palm branch. SMTSA in exe
Thessalonica, Ric 100, 1.95 gms, 180 degrees, 348-351 ADjimwho523Sep 16, 2004
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316-319 AD Constantine I - AE3 - Victories - Siscia mintIMPCONSTANTINVSPFAVG - Helmeted, Laureate, curaissed bust right
VICTORIAELAETAEPRINCPERP in exe. (Delta)SIS - Two victories facing, inscribing VOT/PR on shield placed on altar, X on cippus.
Siscia mint, Ric 53, 18 mm, 2.85 gms, 45 degrees
slightly rough surfaces, Great detail, Dark green patina, aEF ....jimwho523Sep 16, 2004
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307-337 AD Constantine I - Jupiter - Officina=SIMPCONSTAN-TINVSAVG - Laureate, curaissed bust left, scepter over left shoulder
IOVICONS-ERVATORIAVGG - Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding scepter, Victory on globe. SMK in exe, wreath left field, S right field.
Cyzicus mint, Ric 8 (r1)
Silvered AE3, 2.5 gms. 180 degrees.
Small corrosion 8:o'clock on obverse, otherwise exceptional!!!jimwho523Sep 15, 2004
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193-211 AD Septimus Severus - MarsILSEPTSEVPERTAVGIMPV - Laureate head right.
PMTRPIIICOSIIPP - Mars advancing right holding spear and trophy
Rome mint AD 195; RIC IVi, 60; Cohen 396.
3.05 gms, 18 mm; 0 degreesjimwho523Sep 14, 2004
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193-217 AD - Julia Domna - PietasIVLIA AVGVSTA - Bareheaded bust right, draped.
PIETAS AVGG - Pietas standing left, veiled and right hand dropping incense on altar left, and holding box in right arm.
Wife of Septimus Severus
Rome mint: AD 204; RIC IVi 572; Cohen 149; 2.65 gms, 18 mm; 180 degreesjimwho523Sep 14, 2004
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235 AD - Maximinus I - 235-236 AD - Pax DenariusIMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right;
PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing left holding branch and scepter;
Silver denarius, RIC 12, choice EF, 2.62g, 20.6mm, 0o, Rome mint, 235-236 A.D. nicely centered, flat area on obverse drapery ex Scott Collection; from Forumjimwho523Sep 12, 2004
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229 BC- Epidamos-Dyrrhachium, Illyria AR DrachmCow standing Right, looking back at suckling calf, MENIEKOS in greek above, nike flying right above legend, monogram/thunderbolt below
Square containing stellate pattern, legend around square.
after 229 BC, 3.23 gms, Sear Greek Coins and their Values sg1900 variant
Meniskos-Kallenos name combination, Class 5 drachm, issued in year -5 (last issue = year -1) that can be around the 70's of the first century BC.
Well centered, well struck specimens are rare. Here you can identify both obverse symbols, flying Nike (=Victory) above Meniskos (wreath in hand off-flan) and thunderbolt in the exergue. The legend on the reverse is DYP KA[L] [LH] NOS (lower segment off-flan).jimwho523Sep 09, 2004
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98-117 AD Trajan Denarius HerculesIMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, laureate head right
P M TR P COS IIII P P, statue of Hercules holding club and lion skin, set on low base; mint luster, light toning,
Rome mint, 101-102 A.D, 3.54g, 18.6mm, 180o Reference:RIC 49, RSC 234, BMC 86.
exceptionally well struck reverse for the issue. Ex-Forumjimwho523Sep 09, 2004
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284-305 AD Diocletian Silvered Antoninianus - Concordia MilitumIMPCCVALDIOCLETIANVSAVG - radiate, and draped bust right
CONCORDIAMILITVM, Emperor standing right, holding scepter, recieving Victory on globe from jupiter standing Left and holding scepter. Gamma between, XXI in Exergue
Perhaps Antioch Mint, Ric 306 ??? ( the gamma between is what throws me...)
This coin came from a uncleaned lot.
jimwho523Sep 09, 2004
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242 AD - Gordian III - 238-244 AD - Fortuna - AntiochIMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG - Radiate, draped and curraissed bust right
FORTVNAREDVX - Fortuna seated left, holding cornucopia and rudder
Antioch mint, 242-244 AD, Ric 210, Cohen 98jimwho523Sep 08, 2004
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245 AD Phillip I - 244-249 AD - Ric 002bIMPMIVLPHILLIPVSAVG - Radiate, draped and curraissed bust right
PMTRPIICOSPP - Phillip I, seated left on curule chair, holding globe and sceptre.
Rome Mint, AD 245, RIC 2(b), Cohen 120jimwho523Sep 07, 2004
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250 AD - Trajan Decius - 249-251 - Ric 016b - GeniusIMPCMQTRAIANVSDECIVSAVG - Radiate, draped, and curaissed bust right
GENIVSEXERCILLVRICIANI - Genius standing Left, holding patera and cornucopia, standard on right.
Rome Mint, RIC 16(b)jimwho523Sep 07, 2004
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250 AD- Trajan Decius - 249-251 AD - Ric 029c - VictoryIMPCMQTRAIANVSDECIVSAVG - Radiate, draped, and curaissed bust right
VICTORIAAVG - Victory striding left, with upraised wreath, and palm.
Rome Mint, 250 AD, Ric 29(c), jimwho523Sep 07, 2004
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249 AD - Trajan Decius - 249-251 AD - Ric 011b - Adventus AntoninianusIMPCMQTRAINVSDECIVSAVG - Radiate, draped and curaissed bust right
AdVENTVSAVG - Decius on horse, riding left, left hand raised in salute, and holding scepter in right.
Rome mint, 249-250 AD, Ric 11(b), Cohen 4jimwho523Sep 07, 2004
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AD 276-282 Probus - PaxIMPCPROBVSAVG - Radiate, curaissed Bust right.
PAX AVG, EXXI in exe, Pax standing left with branch and tranverse scepter.
Ticinum mint, 20.mm, 2.30 gms, Ref RIC 547, Cohen 399
Nicely silvered with good detail. note that the blue highlights are reflections from scanner, not on coin!jimwho523Sep 02, 2004
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AD 275-276 Tacitus PaxTacitus AE Antoninianus 275-276 AD
IMP CM CLA TACITVS AVG - Radiate, Draped and curaissed bust right
PAX AVG, Q in exe. - Pax striding left, holding scepter and branch
Ticinum mint, 3.10 gms, 22 mm
Reference: RIC 147, Cohen 67jimwho523Sep 02, 2004
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Ric-081 Gordian III PMTRPIIICOSPPIMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG - Radiate, draped, & curaissed bust right
PMTRPIIICOSPP - Gordian on horseback left, raising right hand, carrying scepter.
Third issue, AD 240 Ric-081, Cohen-234
jimwho523Aug 24, 2004
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Ric-129 rare - Gordian III Pietas AvgvstiIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
PIETAS AVGVSTI - Pietas standing front with head turned left; both arms held out with palms facing.
Rome mint: AD 240 (7th Issue, 2nd Officina)
RIC 129(r), Cohen-186 jimwho523Aug 09, 2004
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Gordian III - RIC 039 - Antoninianus - Virtus -Rome mintIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
VIRTVS AVG - Virtus standing left , holding spear & palm branch, chalmys on arm, shield against leg
AR Ant. Rome Mint 238 -240 AD Superb example of this boy emperor, and unbelievable reverse...
jimwho523Aug 05, 2004
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Ric-140 Gordian III FelicitasIMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG - Radiate, draped, & curaissed bust right
FELICIT TEMP - Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia.
Fifth issue, AD 243-244 Ric-140, Cohen-71
jimwho523Aug 03, 2004
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Ric-147 Gordian III - MarsIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM - Mars hastening right, holding spear and shield
Ric-147, Cohen-160
nicely centered, full flan, strong strike. small flan defect on rev.jimwho523Aug 03, 2004
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Ric-151 Gordian III - SecuritasIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
SECVRIT PERP - Securitas, Standing left, legs crossed, holding sceptre and leaning on column
aEF, nice... Ric-151 Cohen-327 Sear-2461jimwho523Aug 03, 2004
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307-337 AD - Constantine1 Iovi ConservatoriIMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG - Laureate head right
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG - Jupiter standing left, with staff and chalmys on left arm, victory with wreath on a globe in right hand, eagle with wreath at right foot. ALE in exe, Wreath, S, N in right field
Alexandria mint; Ric-9
Obverse is double struck, but the reverse really stands out! Excellent example of how "busy" some of these coins look, not to mention it's a R-3jimwho523Aug 02, 2004
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283-285 AD - Carinus - Aequitas - Cyzicus MintIMP CARINVS AVG - Radiate and cuirassed bust right
AEQVITAS AVGG - Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornicupia. KAZ in exe.
Cyzicus mint Ric-239
Heavily silvered over 80% + of surface. Nice coin
Ric-239jimwho523Aug 02, 2004
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274-275 AD - Severina ConcordiaSEVERINA AVG - Diademed and draped bust right, resting on crescent
CONCORDIA AVGG - Emperor standing left, clasping hand of empress standing right, in exe sXXIR
Rome Mint; Ric-003
Nicely silvered, won the providentia award in the first Forum Cleaning Contest!
Ric-3 Cohen-2jimwho523Aug 02, 2004
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Ric-146 Gordian III - MarsIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
MARS PROPVGNAT - Mars, advancing right, cloak streaming behind, brandishing spear, and holding shield in the ready position
nicely centered, full flan, strong strike. Scarce type, with Elvis sideburns to middle of chin
Ric-146(s) Cohen-156jimwho523Aug 02, 2004
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Ric-144 Gordian III FortunaIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
FORTVNA REDVX - Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia; wheel under chair.
Rome mint: AD 243 (12th Issue, 2nd Officina)
Ric-144 Cohen-98jimwho523Aug 02, 2004
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Ric-150 Gordian III - ProvidentiaIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
PROVIDENTIA AVG - Providentia standing left, holding a baton over the globe (universe-world) at her feet; left hand grasps perpendicular scepter
Ric -150 Cohen-299 June-Dec. AD 243 (12th Issue, 4th Officina)jimwho523Aug 02, 2004
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Ric-131 Gordian III - Denarius - Venus VictrixIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
VENVS VICTRIX - Venus standing left with helmet & scepter, leaning on shield
4th Issue. A scarcer type! Mistakenly attributed as struck in the summer of 241 as one of 6 issued to commemorate the marriage of Gordian III and Sabinia Tranquillina. Last issue of AR denarius produced for circulation in the Roman Empire.
RIC-131(r) Cohen-347
jimwho523Jul 30, 2004
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Ric-130 Gordian III - Denarius - SECVRITAS PVBLICAIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
SECVRITAS PVBLICA - Securitas seated left, holding scepter and propping head with left hand, elbow bent on back of the chair Rome mint AD 240 (7th Issue, 3rd Officina)
RIC-130(r) Cohen-340jimwho523Jul 30, 2004
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Ric-129(a) - Gordian III SalusIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
SALVS AVGVSTI - Salus standing front, head right, feeding snake from patera
RIC-129a(r) Cohen-325jimwho523Jul 30, 2004
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Ric-127 - Gordian III DIANA LVCIFERAIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Laureate and draped bust right
DIANA LVCIFERA - Diana, the moon-goddess, sister of Apollo, standing right, holding long, lighted torch
RIC-127(r) Cohen-69 Sear-2470jimwho523Jul 30, 2004
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Ric-111 - Gordian III AETERNITATI AVGIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
AETERNITATI AVG - Sol, the god of the sun, stands right, holding a globe
4th issue. A scarcer type and a nice coin! RIC-111(r) RSC 39jimwho523Jul 30, 2004
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330-334 AD - City Commemorative - Heraclea mintUrbs Roma commemorative AE3. 330-334 AD. VRBS ROMA, helmeted cuirassed bust of Roma left / she-wolf left, suckling Romulus and Remus, *(3 vertical dots)* above, SMHe in ex.
RIC 129 rated R4 jimwho523Jul 30, 2004
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Kassander AE3 - 319-297 BCObv - head of young Herakles r., clad in lion's skin.
Rev - BASILEUS/KASSANDROY above and beneath naked youth on horse pacing r
AP monogram before, KA monogram beneath.
Kassander, BC319-297. Sear 6754 variant.
jimwho523Jul 29, 2004
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Olbia, Black Sea, Three dolphinsOlbia, Black Sea area. 5th century BC. coins shaped as dolphins, with a fin and an eye. One of the first Type of bronze coins ever minted, BMC 21jimwho523Jul 29, 2004
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HerculesIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
VIRTVTI AVGVSTI - Hercules, naked, standing right, right hand on hip, left hand on club resting on rock, lion-skin beside club
jimwho523Jul 19, 2004
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RIC-095 Gordian III HerculesIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
VIRTVTI AVGVSTI - Hercules, naked, standing right, right hand on hip, left hand on club resting on rock, lion-skin beside club
Absolutely the best reverse I've ever seen of Hercules! even the lions head is discernible!!! Choice EF (reverse at least)jimwho523Jul 16, 2004
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Ric-003 GordianIII - PaxIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
PAX AVGVSTI - Pax standing front, head left, holding olive-branch upward with right hand and left hand a transverse scepter.
Rome mint: AD June 12, 238-Dec 238 (1st Issue, 3rd officina) = RIC IViii, 3, page 16 - Cohen 173
Exceptional EF!!jimwho523Jul 16, 2004
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Roman, VespasianI love this portrait! The sneer/scowl seems so real!
TITVS FLAVIVS VESPASIANVS, born in 9 AD to Vespasia Polla and Flavius Sabinus, entered public service and was serving as Governor of Judaea in 68 when Nero committed suicide. The eastern legions resented the quick succession of Nero, Galba, Otho, and Vitellius, since the Rhine legions had caused it all. In July of 69 the eastern legions proclaimed Vespasian, and the legions of Illyricum followed. Vitellius was killed on December 20, 69 and Vespasian reigned mildly for the next ten years. He died of illness on June 23, 79, was succeeded by his older son Titus, and was deified by the Senate.jimwho523Jul 15, 2004
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270-275 AD - Aurelianus - Jupiter -IMP AVRELIANVS AVG - Radiate draped, Curraissed bust right
IOVI CONSER - Emperor, with chalmys and transversescepter receiving globe from naked jupiter with chalmys and spear. P in exe
I love the portrait on this one, almost EF, and to me quite lifelike!jimwho523Jul 14, 2004
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RIC-084 Gordian III IOVI STATORIIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
IOVI STATORI - Jupiter standing front, head right, holding thunderbolts and scepter
RIC-84, Cohen-109
Very nice obverse, slightly weak reverse, excellent coin overalljimwho523Jul 09, 2004
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RIC-088 Gordian III apolloIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
P M TR P IIII COS II P P - Apollo, bare to waist, seated left, holding branch, and resting hand on lyre
RIC-88, Cohen-250
nicely centered, full flan, strong strike. Some mint lustre visible. AD 240 (4th issue,)jimwho523Jul 09, 2004
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RIC-083 Gordian III AeternitatiIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
AETERNITATI AVG - Sol standing front, head left, raising right hand in salute and holding globe
RIC-83(scarce), Cohen-41
Full flan, strong strike. AD 241 - 243 (4th issue,) jimwho523Jul 09, 2004
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RIC-065 Gordian III ConcordiaIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
CONCORDIA MILIT - Concord seated left , holding Double** cornucopia and patera
RIC-65, Cohen-62
Full flan, strong strike. AD 240 (3rd issue,)
jimwho523Jul 09, 2004
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RIC-086 Gordian III LaetitiaIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
LAETITIA AVG N - Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor
RIC-86, Cohen-121
nicely centered, full flan, small flan crack. AD 240 (4th issue,)jimwho523Jul 09, 2004
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RIC-039 Gordian III VirtusIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
VIRTVS AVG - Virtus standing left , holding spear & palm branch, chalmys on arm, shield against leg
AR Ant. Rome Mint 238 -240 AD jimwho523Jul 09, 2004
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Roman, Pupienus, April - June 238 A.D.MARCVS CLODIVS PUPIENVS MAXIMVS was born about 164. He was a Senator in 238 when the revolt of the Gordians broke out against Maximinus I, and he was one of the Senate's "Committee of Twenty" to oversee the defense of Italy in support of the Gordians. When the Gordians were quickly killed in Africa, the Senate made Pupienus and a Senator named Balbinus co-Augusti. Pupienus was to lead the army and Balbinus was to administrate. Maximinus was soon killed by his own men at Aquileia but discontent in Rome led to the murder of Pupienus by the Praetorian Guard on July 29, 238. This portrait is from a Antonianus (ex-Forum) in my collection (see jimwho523's gallery for actual coin)jimwho523Jul 08, 2004
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RIC-063 Gordian III - AequitasIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
AEQVITAS AVG - Equity standing left , holding cornucopia and scales
AR Ant. Rome Mint 3rd issue jimwho523Jul 06, 2004
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RIC-054 Gordian III - Gordian SacrificesIMP CAES GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
P M TR P II COS P P - Gordian standing left, holding a patera over a altar with right hand, baton on left
AR Ant. Rome Mint 240 AD jimwho523Jul 06, 2004
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zzz RIC-038 Gordian III - Roma -1IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
ROMAE AETERNAE - Roma, helmeted and seated left, on shield, holding Victory & spear
AR Ant, Rome Mint 243-244 AD
Sold @ Froum Auctions 6/2005jimwho523Jul 06, 2004
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RIC-156 Gordian III VictoryIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
VICTORIA AETERNA - Victory standing left, leaning on shield, and holding palms. Captive under shield
Choice EF, fifth issue
RIC-156, Cohen-353, Sear-2463jimwho523Jul 02, 2004
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RIC-019 Gordian III - VictoryIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
P M TR P II COS II P P - Victory striding left, holding wreath and palm branch
Excellent centering, full strong strike
RIC-19 (scarce), Cohen 199jimwho523Jul 02, 2004
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RIC-001 Gordian III FidesIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
FIDES MILITVM - Fides standing front, head left, holding standard and a transverse scepter
Excellent centering, full strong strike, reverse legend slightly weak due to flan thinness
RIC 1, Cohen 86jimwho523Jul 02, 2004
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RIC-005 Gordian III VictoryIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
VICTORIA AVG - Victory, walking left, holding wreath and palm
jimwho523Jul 02, 2004
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RIC-10(a) Pupienus Clasped HandsIMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG - Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
CARITAS MVTVA AVGG - (Mutual Clarity of the Emperors), clasped hands
This is the scarcer variant of RIC 10. Superb portrait. David Sear ANCCS certified.
From Forum ancient Coinsjimwho523Jul 02, 2004
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69-79 AD Vespasian RIC-103IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG - Laureate head left
COS VIII - Mars standing holding spear and trophy, victory on right shoulder
Pleasing portrait on a scarce coinjimwho523Jul 02, 2004
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79-81 AD Titus RIC-12IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIANVS AVG PM - Laureate head right
TRP VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P - Quadriga with modius of grain
First issue after july AD 79. This is the same year that Vesuvius erupted!jimwho523Jul 02, 2004
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81-96 AD Domitian - RIC 166IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI - Laureate head right
IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P - Minerva advancing right brandishing spear and shield
Rome mint 92 AD
Excellent portrait with some mint lustre.jimwho523Jul 02, 2004
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