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Roman Republic: L. Cassius Longinus; 3.86g. Veiled vesta bust left, in front L, behind it stands Kylix//Togatus left. and throws the voting stone with V into the urn.

Bab. 10; BMC 3931; Crawf. 413/1; Syd. 935
Ex: Auktion Áureo & Calicó 314, Barcelona 2018, Nr. 20341 commentspaul1888

0003 Sasanian Empire Khusro II -- Year 35 -- CtesiphonObv: Pahlavi script legend: to the l. on two lines reading down leftward and outward (with the first word extending through the inner rim) is GDH/'pzwt (xwarrah abzūd) and to the r. on one line reading down is hwslwd (Husraw) = Khusro has increased the royal glory; frontal bust facing r. of bearded Khusro II with a hair globe drawn to the back of the neck, crown with three merlons and attached to the top of the crown cap are wings (lines within the base, wings open) with an attached crescent and star, double pearl diadem with three ribbons behind, earring made up of three dots, neckline edged with a row of pearls, both shoulders decorated with a crescent and star, double row of pearls from shoulders to breast, two dots on the breast, star in upper l. field and star and crescent in upper r. field both extending through the inner rim, two dotted rims with a star on a crescent at 3h, 6h, and 9h.
Rev: Pahlavi script legend: to the l. reading down is year pncsyh of Khusro II's reign and to the r. reading down is the mint mark WYHC = year 35 of Khusro II's reign, Ctesiphon; fire altar with a base consisting of two slabs and a shaft with two ribbons pointing upwards to the r. and l. of the shaft with four altar slabs on top and flames consisting of four tiers rendered as four then three then two then one upward stroke, star to the l. and crescent to the r. of the top two tiers, to the l. and r. of the altar are two frontal facing attendants each holding a sword pointing downwards with the r. hand over the l. hand and wearing a crescent cap, three dotted rims with a star on a crescent at 3h, 6h, 9h, and 12h.
Denomination: silver drachm; Mint: Ctesiphon;1 Date: year 35, 624 - 625 AD; Weight: 4.11g; Diameter: 32.6mm; Die axis: 90º; References, for example: Göbl II/3.

Notes:

1See Schindel (2005) pp. 296 - 299 for an argument identifying the Pahlavi mint signature WYHC with Ctesipon.

See Daryaee (1997) for an interesting study of the religious and political iconography on the coinage of Khusro II*. He argues that Khusro II implemented iconographic changes in regnal year 2 (591 - 592 AD) as a direct result of suppressing the rebellion (with the assistance of the Byzantine Emperor Maurice) of the brilliant general Wahrām Chōbēn (Wahrām VI) in 591 AD. Further iconographic changes were carried out in regnal year 11 (600 - 601 AD) in response to the final defeat in 600 AD of the 10 year rule/rebellion of Wistahm**, his uncle (as the brother-in-law of his father Ohrmazd IV) and former staunch supporter.

*The study cannot be intended to be complete. For example, there is no discussion of the legend 'pd that appeared, beginning in the 12th regnal year but not present for all subsequent years or at all mints, in the second quadrant outside of the rims on the obverse. Gariboldi 2010 (p.64) translates the legend as "good", "excellent", "wonderful" while Göbl 1983 (p. 331) translates it as "praise".

**There is some debate about when Wistahm was finally eliminated. Daryaee, following Paruck 1924, relies on (purported?) numismatic evidence that the last coin minted in his name was for year 10. Therefore Daryaee states that 600 AD was the year of elimination (Daryaee 1997, p. 53 n. 38. Also see Daryaee 2009, p. 33 n. 166 for a slightly more tepid assertion). Frye 1984 implies a 10 year rule for Wistahm, stating that "it was not until 601 that the rule of Chosroes [Khusro] was restored over all of the empire..." (p. 336). Göbl SN, however, states that 10 years of reign are said to be represented, although personally he had only seen coins of years 2 through 7 (p. 53). Thus Wistahm's years in SN's Table XI are listed as "591/2 - 597?" Malek 1993 also lists Wistahm's years as 591/2 - 97 (p. 237).

Provenance: Ex Forum Ancient Coins June 8, 2018, from the Jyrki Muona Collection; Ex CNG e-auction 59 (26 Feb 2003), lot 77; Ex CNG e-auction 57 (4 Apr 2001), lot 47.

Photo Credit: Forum Ancient Coins

Sources

Daryaee, Touraj. "The Use of Religio-Political Propaganda on Coins of Xusrō II." The Journal of the American Numismatics (1989-), vol. 9 (1997): 41-53.
Daryaee, Touraj. Sasanian Persia: The Rise And Fall Of An Empire. London: I. B. Tauris, 2009.
Frye, Richard. The History of Ancient Iran. Munich: C.H. Beck'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, 1984.
Gariboldi, Andrea. Sasanian Coinage and History: The Civic Numismatic Collection of Milan. Costa Mesa: Mazda Publishers, 2010.
Göbl, Robert. Sasanian Numismatics. Braunschweig: Klinkhardt and Biermann, 1971.
Göbl 1983: Yarshater, Ehsan, ed. The Cambridge History of Iran, vol. 3 (1), The Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanian Periods. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1983: 322 - 336.
Malek, Hodge. "A Survey of Research on Sasanian Numismatics." The Numismatic Chronicle (1966-), vol. 153 (1993): 227 - 269.
Paruck, F.D.J. Sasanian Coins. Bombay: 1924.
Schindel, Nickolaus. "Sasanian Mint Abbreviations: The Evidence of Style." The Numismatic Chronicle (1966-), vol. 165 (2005): 287 - 299.2 commentsTracy Aiello

01-63 - Augusta Bilbilis - Hispania - AUGUSTO (27 A.C. - 14 D.C.)Hoy en las cercanías de Calatayud (Zaragoza), España
M.Sempronius Tiberius y L.Licius Varus duumviri

AE AS 30 mm 14.8 gr.

Anv: "AVGVSTVS·DIV·F·PATER·PATRIAE" (Leyenda anti-horaria)- Busto laureado viendo a izquierda.
Rev: "MVN·AVGVSTA·BILBILIS·M·SEMP·TIBERI·L·LICI·VARO" - "II VIR" esta última leyenda dentro de guirnalda.

Acuñada 02 A.C. - 14 D.C.
Ceca: Colonia Augusta Bilbilis - Hispania

Referencias: RPC I #393a P.129, SNG München #22, Sear GICTV #7 Pag.2, Cohen Vol.1 #640 var. (Busto a der.) Pag.152, Vv Pl.CXXXIX #2, FAB #278, ACIP #3018, ABH #278, ABH (Ant) #1293 P.163/4, Ripolles #3392 P.392mdelvalle

024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0048, RIC II(1962) 0018, AR-Denarius, Rome, TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, Wreath on a curule chair, #1024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0048, RIC II(1962) 0018, AR-Denarius, Rome, TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, Wreath on a curule chair, #1
avers:- IMP-CAES-DOMITIANVS-AVG-P-M, Laurate head right.
revers:- TR-P-COS-VII-DES-VIII-P-P, Wreath on a curule chair.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 18mm, weight: 3,31g, axes: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 81 A.D., ref: RIC 0048, RIC II(1962) 0018, p-156,
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024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0048, RIC II(1962) 0018, AR-Denarius, Rome, TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, Wreath on a curule chair, #2024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0048, RIC II(1962) 0018, AR-Denarius, Rome, TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, Wreath on a curule chair, #2
avers:- IMP-CAES-DOMITIANVS-AVG-P-M, Laurate head right.
revers:- TR-P-COS-VII-DES-VIII-P-P, Wreath on a curule chair.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5mm, weight: 3,27g, axes: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 81 A.D., ref: RIC 0048, RIC II(1962) 0018, p-156,
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028 Károly Róbert., (Charles Robert of Anjou, Angevin)., King of Hungary, (1307-1342 A.D.) AR-Denarius, U-393.n, #01028 Károly Róbert., (Charles Robert of Anjou, Angevin)., King of Hungary, (1307-1342 A.D.) AR-Denarius, U-393.n, #01
avers: RЄGIS•KAROLI, King enthroned, facing, holding sceptre and orb; border of dots.
reverse: ✠ m•RЄGIS•hVnGARIЄ, Shield with Árpádian stripes and Anjevin lilies, botle(symbols) as (privy marks) to left and righ, border of dots.
exergue, mint mark:botle(symbols)/botle(symbols)//--, diameter: 15mm, weight: 0,70g, axis:11h,
mint: Hungary, , mint mark: botle(symbols)-botle(symbols), date: 1338 (by Pohl) A.D., ref: Unger-393.n, CNH-2-018, Huszár-495, Pohl-52-04,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

053 Geta (209-211 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 018, AR-Denarius, PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Geta, in military attire, standing left, #1053 Geta (209-211 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 018, AR-Denarius, PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Geta, in military attire, standing left, #1
avers: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, Bare-headed, draped bust right, seen from the back.
reverse: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Geta, Geta, in military dress, standing left with baton and scepter, trophy behind.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,2-19,2mm, weight: 3,41g, axis:1h,
mint: Rome, date: 200-202 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 018, p-, RSC 157,
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072 Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), RIC IV-III 018, AR-Antoninianus, Rome, P M TR P II COS P P, Providentia standing left, #1072 Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), RIC IV-III 018, AR-Antoninianus, Rome, P M TR P II COS P P, Providentia standing left, #1
avers: IMP-CAES-M-ANT-GORDIANVS-AVG, Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
revers: P-M-TR-P-II-COS-P-P, Providentia standing left with scepter and globe.
exe:-/-//--, diameter: 19,5-21mm, weight: 3,90g, axis: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 238 A.D., ref: RIC IV-III-018, p-, RSC-1,
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08.1. Géza Dux, Dux of Hungary, (1064-1074 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 08.1./b1d2f1.01./58., H-018, CNH I.-023, U-012, + PANONAI, #0108.1. Géza Dux, Dux of Hungary, (1064-1074 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 08.1./b1d2f1.01./58., H-018, CNH I.-023, U-012, + PANONAI, #01
avers: + DVX MVONAꙄ, Cross in a circle of dots, the border of dots.
reverse: + PANONAI, Cross in a circle with wedges in the angles, line border.
exergue:-/-//--, diameter: 17,5mm, weight: 0,86 g, axis: 9h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-018, Unger-012, CNH I.-023,
Tóth-Kiss-Fekete: CÁC I.(Catalog of Árpadian Coinage I./Opitz I.), Privy-Mark/Szigla: 08.1./b1d2f1.01./58.,
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08.1. Géza Dux, Dux of Hungary, (1064-1074 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 08.1./b4f1.06./42., H-018, CNH I.-023, U-012, + PANONAI, #0108.1. Géza Dux, Dux of Hungary, (1064-1074 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 08.1./b4f1.06./42., H-018, CNH I.-023, U-012, + PANONAI, #01
avers: + DVX MVONAꙄ, Cross in a circle of dots, the border of dots.
reverse: + PANONAI, Cross in a circle with wedges in the angles, line border.
exergue:-/-//--, diameter: 18,8mm, weight: 0,71 g, axis: 1h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-018, Unger-012, CNH I.-023,
Tóth-Kiss-Fekete: CÁC I.(Catalog of Árpadian Coinage I./Opitz I.), Privy-Mark/Szigla: 08.1./b4f1.06./42.,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

10.10. László I., "St. Ladislaus !", King of Hungary, (1077-1095 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 10.10./a1c1.02./after 44. before 45., New type of sigla variation(!), H-029, CNH I.-036, U-018, #0110.10. László I., "St. Ladislaus !", King of Hungary, (1077-1095 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 10.10./a1c1.02./after 44. before 45., New type of sigla variation(!), H-029, CNH I.-036, U-018, #01
avers: LADIꙄLAVꙄ REX, Wheel with six spokes in a circle of dots, a small cross in the center; border of dots.
reverse: LADISLAVS REX, Cross in a circle; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,5-20,0mm, weight: 0,60 g, axis: 1h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-029, CNH I.-036, Unger-018,
Tóth-Kiss-Fekete: CÁC I.(Catalog of Árpadian Coinage I./Opitz I.), Privy-Mark/Szigla: 10.10./a1c1.02./after 44. before 45., New type of sigla variation(!), (One pellet above the V and one bar between the A and V !).
Q-0012 commentsquadrans

10.10. László I., "St. Ladislaus !", King of Hungary, (1077-1095 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 10.10./b1.08./11., H-029, CNH I.-036, U-018, #0110.10. László I., "St. Ladislaus !", King of Hungary, (1077-1095 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 10.10./b1.08./11., H-029, CNH I.-036, U-018, #01
avers: LADIꙄLAVꙄ REX, Wheel with six spokes in a circle of dots, a small cross in the center; border of dots.
reverse: LADISLAVS REX, Cross in a circle; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,5mm, weight: 0,80 g, axis: 11h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-029, CNH I.-036, Unger-018,
Tóth-Kiss-Fekete: CÁC I.(Catalog of Árpadian Coinage I./Opitz I.), Privy-Mark/Szigla: 10.10./b1.08./11.,
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10.10. László I., "St. Ladislaus !", King of Hungary, (1077-1095 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 10.10./b2.01./12., H-029, CNH I.-036, U-018, #0110.10. László I., "St. Ladislaus !", King of Hungary, (1077-1095 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 10.10./b2.01./12., H-029, CNH I.-036, U-018, #01
avers: LADIꙄLAVꙄ REX, Wheel with six spokes in a circle of dots, a small cross in the center; border of dots.
reverse: LADISLAVS REX, Cross in a circle; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0mm, weight: 0,75g, axis: 10h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-029, CNH I.-036, Unger-018,
Tóth-Kiss-Fekete: CÁC I.(Catalog of Árpadian Coinage I./Opitz I.), Privy-Mark/Szigla: 10.10./b2.01./12.,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

105 Quintillus (270 A.D.), T-1152, RIC V-I 018, Rome, AE-Antoninianus, FIDES MILITVM, -/Є//--, Bust-D1, Fides standing left, #1105 Quintillus (270 A.D.), T-1152, RIC V-I 018, Rome, AE-Antoninianus, FIDES MILITVM, -/Є//--, Bust-D1, Fides standing left, #1
avers: IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum, (D1).
reverse: FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding standard and spear, Epsilon (5th officina) right field. (Fides3).
exergue: -/Є//--, diameter: 18mm, weight: 2,08g, axis:6 h,
mint: Rome, off-5, iss-1, date: 270 A.D., ref: RIC-18, RIC-Temp-1152,
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107 - Gallienus Antoninianus - RIC 018Obv:– GALLIENVS · P · F · AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– GERMANICVS MAX V, Two captives seated at the foot of a trophy, their arms tied behind their backs
Minted in Lugdunum. A.D. 259
Reference:– Van Meter 316. RIC 018, RSC 308. Gobl 872dmaridvnvm

107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #1107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #1
avers:- SEVERINA-AVG, Diademed, draped bust right on crescent. (E2)
revers:- CONCORD-IAE-M-ILITVM, Concordia standing left, holding standard in each hand. (Concordia 3)
exerg: -/-//XXI, diameter: 22mm, weight: 4,47g, axes: 11h,
mint: Cyzicus, Issue 10, ph-2, date: 275 A.D., ref: RIC-18, T-3084 (Estiot), C-7,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #2107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #2
avers:- SEVERINA-AVG, Diademed, draped bust right on crescent. (E2)
revers:- CONCORD-IAE-M-ILITVM, Concordia standing left, holding standard in each hand. (Concordia 3)
exerg: -/-//XXI, diameter: 22-23mm, weight: 3,96g, axes: 0h,
mint: Cyzicus, Issue 10, ph-2, date: 275 A.D., ref: RIC-18, T-3084 (Estiot), C-7,
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107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #3107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #3
avers:- SEVERINA-AVG, Diademed, draped bust right on crescent. (E2)
revers:- CONCORD-IAE-M-ILITVM, Concordia standing left, holding standard in each hand. (Concordia3)
exerg: -/-//XXI, diameter: 22mm, weight: 3,47g, axes: 6h,
mint: Cyzicus, Issue 10, ph-2, date: 275 A.D., ref: RIC-18, T-3084 (Estiot), C-7,
Q-0031 commentsquadrans

107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #4107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #4
avers:- SEVERINA-AVG, Diademed, draped bust right on crescent. (E2)
revers:- CONCORD-IAE-M-ILITVM, Concordia standing left, holding standard in each hand. (Concordia3)
exerg: -/-//XXI, diameter: 22mm, weight: 3,76g, axes: 0h,
mint: Cyzicus, Issue 10, ph-2, date: 275 A.D., ref: RIC-18, T-3084 (Estiot), C-7,
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107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #5107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #5
avers:- SEVERINA-AVG, Diademed, draped bust right on crescent. (E2)
revers:- CONCORD-IAE-M-ILITVM, Concordia standing left, holding standard in each hand. (Concordia3)
exerg: -/-//XXI, diameter: 23-25,5mm, weight: 3,61g, axes: 11h,
mint: Cyzicus, Issue 10, ph-2, date: 275 A.D., ref: RIC-18, T-3084 (Estiot), C-7,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Lugdunum, RIC V-II 018.5.4.E1.A., -/-//IIII, ABVNDANTIA AVG, AE-Ant., Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae, Rare!#1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Lugdunum, RIC V-II 018.5.4.E1.A., -/-//IIII, ABVNDANTIA AVG, AE-Ant., Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopia, Rare! R2, #1
avers: VIRTVS PR OBI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, (E1-G).
reverse: ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
exergue: -/-//IIII, diameter: 22,5-24,5mm, weight: 6,64g (!!!), axis: 1h,
mint: Lugdunum, 5th. emission, 4th off., 277-78., date: 277-278 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 018.5.4.E1.A., p-25, Bastien-252, R2,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0049.0018, -/-//XXIQ, Bust B1/F.l., RIC V-II 606var.(bust not in), AE-Antoninianus, P M TR P COS P P, Emperor left, Rare!!!112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0049.0018, -/-//XXIQ, Bust B1/F.l., RIC V-II 606var.(bust not in), AE-Antoninianus, P M TR P COS P P, Emperor left, Rare!!!
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left. (F,l.)
reverse: P M TR P COS P P, Emperor standing left between two ensigns, right hand raised, left holding sceptre.
exergue: -/-//XXIQ, diameter: 22,5 mm, weight: 4,27 g, axis:7 h,
mint: Siscia, 4th emission of Siscia, 277, date: 277 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 606var, p-82, Alföldi type 0049.0018; Rare!!!
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0065.0018, -/T//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 748, AE-Antoninianus, SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0065.0018, -/T//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 748, AE-Antoninianus, SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, #1
avers: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. (B/F).
reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, feeding serpent in arms.
exergue: -/T//XXI, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Siscia, 8th. emission, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 748var, p-98, Alföldi 0065.0018,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0041.0018, -/S//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 706, AE-Antoninianus, PAX AVG, Pax standing left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0041.0018, -/S//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 706, AE-Antoninianus, PAX AVG, Pax standing left, #1
avers: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust right. (B/F).
reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre.
exergue: -/S//XXI, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 706, Alföldi 0041.0018,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0041.0018, -/S//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 706, AE-Antoninianus, PAX AVG, Pax standing left, #2112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0041.0018, -/S//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 706, AE-Antoninianus, PAX AVG, Pax standing left, #2
avers: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust right. (B/F).
reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre.
exergue: -/S//XXI, diameter: 22,0-23,0mm, weight: 2,93g, axis: 11h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 706, Alföldi 0041.0018,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0041.0018, -/S//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 706, AE-Antoninianus, PAX AVG, Pax standing left, #3112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0041.0018, -/S//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 706, AE-Antoninianus, PAX AVG, Pax standing left, #3
avers: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust right. (B/F).
reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre.
exergue: -/S//XXI, diameter: 22,0-22,5mm, weight: 3,54g, axis: 11h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 706, Alföldi 0041.0018,
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136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), Constantinopolis, RIC VII 018, AE-3 Follis, -/-//CONS, LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Victory standing left on galley, R1!136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), Constantinopolis, RIC VII 018, AE-3 Follis, -/-//CONS, LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Victory standing left on galley, R1!
avers:- CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG, 1, B1, Laurate head right.
revers:- LIBERT A S PVBLICA, Victory standing left on galley, holding wreath in each hand. B in the left field.
exerg: -/-//CONS, diameter: 19mm, weight: 3,28g, axis: 11 h,
mint: Constantinopolis, date: 327-A.D., ref: RIC VII 18, p-572, 2nd. off. R1!
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2018 Chinese 30g Gold PandaChina, 30g Gold Panda, 500 Yuan, 2018, SCWC KM 2443, UNC, engraved by China Gold Coin Incorporation, reeded slanted left, weight 30.0g (AGW 0.9636oz), composition 0.999 Au, diameter 32.0mm, thickness 2.7mm, die axis 0°, Shenzhen Guobao mint, 2018; obverse 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) incuse arcing above and 2018 incuse arcing below around raised rim, Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing; reverse 30 g Au .999 incuse arcing above, head of panda facing half-right eating bamboo leaves, 500 元 (Yuan) incuse in exergue, raised border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Chards (13 Sep 2019); £1,252.07.Serendipity

A. Centering Dimple: Philip II AE26 of Thessalonica, 2nd Pythian Games Issue, c. 246 CEPhoto Credit: CNG [LINK]
Roman Provincial / Greek Imperial. Philip II (Caesar), under Philip I (Augustus). Macedon, Thessalonica AE Tetrassarion (26.5mm, 11.23g, 7h), Second Pythian Games issue, struck circa 246 CE.
Obv: · ΜΑΡ · ΙΟΥΛΙΟϹ · ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ · ΚƐ (·) – Mar(cus) Julius Philippus Ca(esar). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip II facing right, seen from rear.
Rev: ΘƐϹϹΑΛΟΝΙΚƐΩΝ ΝƐΩ / ·ΠΥΘΙΑΔΙ· / ·Β· – Of the Thessalonians, Neo(korate) / Pythian Games / #2. Temple (of Kabeiros?) with four side columns, on podium, seen in 3/4 perspective to right.
Ref: RPC VIII (Temp.) 69113, ex. 6 (this coin) [LINK]; Touratsoglou (Thessaloniki, 1988) 62 (Philip II); Varbanov (vol III, 2007) 4740; Moushmov –. See also: Jean Hourmouziadis “Virtual Collection” SHH v3964 (this coin) [LINK].
Provenance: Ex-Dix, Noonan, Webb A7 (17 Mar 2009), Lot 1235; Pegasi MBS 22 (20 Apr 2010), Lot 383 (unsold, and numerous later Pegasi/VAuctions sales through 2020); CNG e-Auction 489 (7 Apr 2021), Lot 272 [LINK]

Notes: Historical issue celebrating the local Pythian Games in honor of Kabeiros at Thessalonica (not the Pythian Games at Delphi). But for this album I am sharing it for the extra-large incuse circular formation on the reverse.

While opinions long differed over the function of these "centration dimples" (or "centering divots" or "flan preparation marks") -- found on bronze coins of many Roman Provincial mints, some Ptolemaic bronzes, and a few other Greek types -- they are now generally accepted as having been using in the lathing of the flans prior to striking. The rotational marks sometimes seen inside the divots indicate they were used to center to the coin or apparatus while mechanically smoothing the flan. Whether any progress has been made in determining exactly what these apparatus looked like or how exactly they worked, I am unsure.

See Nurpetlian (NC 2018, p. 241, "central holes," & pl. 20, 17-19 [LINK]). One popular source discussing the topic is Doug Smith's 1999 webpage: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/pit.html, reproduced in Numiswiki: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=Centration%20Dimples. For a dissenting view, see Marvin Tameanko's controversial article in The Celator, Oct 1992 (vol 6, No 10): https://social.vcoins.com/files/file/65-vol-06-no-10-october-1992/
2 commentsCurtis JJ

Alexander the great TetradrachmAlexandre III, Tarsos 327-323 BC Tétradrachme 17,12g
A/ Tête d'Heraclès, imberbe, à dr. coiffé de la peau de Lion.
R/ AÎ›EÎžANÎ”POY , Zeus aétophore, demi nu, assis à g., s'appuyant sur un sceptre, à g. un gouvernail, globule sous le trône et à dr.
Price 3018, Tarsos mint1 commentsBrennos

Anonimo, Vittoriato (dopo il 211 a.C.)Denario "vittoriato", post 211 a.C., Roma
AR, 3,24 gr, 17 mm, qBB
D/ Testa laureata di Giove.
R/ ROMA (esergo); una Vittoria che incorona un trofeo.
Cr. 44/1
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo (Roma, Italia, dal 15 ottobre 2018, numero catalogo 392), ex collezione Vanni, Tinia Numismatica (Follonica, Italia, fino al 15 ottobre 2018)
paolo

Antoninus Pius (Augustus) Coin: Silver DenariusANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, - Bare head of Pius right.
AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII COS DES - Bare head of Aurelius left.
Mint: Rome (139 AD)
Wt./Size/Axis: 3.12g / 18mm / 7h
References:
RIC III 411b (Pius)
RSC 4
Provenances:
Ex Roma Numismatics E-LIVE Auction 2, 30 August 2018, lot 652.
Acquisition/Sale: Roma Numismatics Internet E-Sale 54 #746 $0.00 02/19
Notes: Feb 28, 19 - The Gary R. Wilson CollectionGRWilson

B. Brockage: British (?) Imitative Constantinian AE Minimus (10mm, 0.43g)Roman Britain (Roman Imperial, “Barbarous” Contemporary Imitative). Constantinian (?) AE Minimus (10mm, 0.43g, 12h), obverse brockage, c. 330-340s (?).
Obv: Pearl-diademed, cuirassed bust right. Rev: Incuse image of obv.
Ref: Cf. Bishops Canning 392, Chapmanslade 699, Maidenhatch 69-71 for imitations of Trier & Lugdunum mint GLORIA EXERCITVS types.
Prov: Ex Martin Wettmark Collection (acq. eBay USA, April 2017; CNG EA 525 [19 Oct 2022], 1835).

Notes: Very small even for a British imitative, but not unheard of (judging from the 877 imitations in the Chapmanslade hoard, perhaps 1 or 2% this small). Roughly comparable in style & fabric to the Trier/Lugdunum imitations found in the 1993 Chapmanslade Hoard & 1989 Nether Compton (Dorset) Hoard (deposited 339 CE). Aside from some Byzantine era Trachy, this is by far the lightest brockage of bronze of a coin that I’ve found (certainly for the Roman Imperial period, including imitations).

On brockages, see Nurpetlian (NC 2018, 2019), "Brockage Coins" [https://www.jstor.org/stable/45176685] & "Numismatic Mutants" [https://www.jstor.org/stable/45288605].Curtis JJ

Behold! We have Gold, Silver, Wheat and Wine.Thrace, Pautalia, Caracalla 198-217 Æ29mm (or Pentassarion).
Obv: AÎ¥T K M AÎ¥Î¡H – ANTÎ©NINOC, Laureate head of Caracalla right,
Rev: OÎ¥Î›Î IAC Î AÎ¥TAÎ›IAC, The River-god Strymon reclining left on urn from
which water flows, resting right hand on a rocky outcrop and holding a grape
vine with several grape bunches.
Four youths (or less correctly 'erotes') around; APÎ“Y/POC (Argyros = silver)
emerging to the left, out of the cave in the mountain, with a small basket over
his shoulder; BOTPY (Botry = grapes) standing right on top of the mountain,
supporting one of the grape bunches; to right of waterfall, XPY/COC (Chrysos
= gold) seated left; in exergue, CTAXY (Stachy = grain ear) standing left and
holding sickle, harvesting ears of grain, probably wheat.
16.6g, Ruzicka 634; Mouchmov 4286; Varbanov 5174.

ex: Numismatik Lanz 163/374, where it had an estimate of €1,500- Euros.

Also: Schow (1789) p.6; Sestini (1796) 37, p.67; Mionnet (1822) 1108, p.388;
Eckhel (1839) Part 1, Vol.II, p.38; Von Sallet (1888) p.202-3; Imhoof-Blumer
(1908) 459, p.163-4, pl.X, 28.

"In the field of numismatics, there is no other coin upon which a city proclaims
the products of its territory so exquisitely". - Joseph H. Eckhel.

Also, see this recent article:
Behold! We have Gold, Silver, Wheat and Wine. by Walter C. Holt, M.A.
Australasian Coin and Banknote Magazine "2017 Yearbook", Volume 20.11,
December 2017/January 2018, pp.72-75 (illustrated). 1 commentsOldMoney

bmc119Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: AVT K [M] AVP ANTⲰNINOC, Laureate cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: TPI[ΠO] Λ I TⲰ[N] →AΛΦ, Temple of Astarte consisting of central portion surmounted by arch and two wings, each with four columns, surmounted by pediments; flat roof over the wings and pediment over the central protion; steps approaching middle of podium; within Astarte wearing turreted crown, leaning right on standard, raising chiton with left hand; left foot on prow; she is being crowned by a small Nike on column right.
29 mm, 12.86 gms

BMC 119; Rouvier 1763; SNG Copenhagen 291; Roma Numismatics E-Sale 63, lot 691 (this coin)

Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-LIVE Auction 3, 25 October 2018, lot 527;
Ex VAuctions 321, 10 November 2016, lot 88.Charles M

Bruto, denario (54 a.C.)Roma, M. Iunius Brutus, denario (54 a.C.)
Ag, 3.70 gr, 18 mm, qBB
D/ LIBERTAS; testa della Libertas.
R/ BRVTVS; il console L. Iunius Brutus tra due littori con fascio; davanti a loro l'accensus.
Crawford 433/1; Varesi 702.
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo (Roma, Italia, dal 7 aprile 2018, numero catalogo 390); ex asta "Cesare" di Varesi-Tinia del 7 aprile 2018, lotto 472.paolo

C. VALERIUS FLACCUS XVI - Denarius, RRC 228/1Denomination: Denarius
Era: c. 140 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma R; Behind, XVI downward. Border of dots

Reverse: Victory in biga r., Holding reins in l. hand and whip in r. hand; above FLAC; below monogram of C. VAL.C.F. Line border

Mint: Rome
Weight: 4.03 gm.
Reference: RRC 128/1
Provenance: Aureo & Calico Alba Longa sale, November 7, 2018, Lot 710; Ex. NFA XXVII, Dec 4-5, 1991, Lot 343.

Sear plate coin for this type in Roman Coins and their Values. This issue is one of the five issues listed in RRC with the mark of value XVI instead of X, signaling the re-tariffing of the denarius. Beautiful toning, well centered and Superb EF.
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Constantinipolis, RIC VII 018, 136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), AE-3 Follis, -/-//CONS, LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Victory standing left on galley, R1!Constantinipolis, RIC VII 018, 136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), AE-3 Follis, -/-//CONS, LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Victory standing left on galley, R1!
avers:- CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG, 1, B1, Laurate head right.
revers:- LIBERT A S PVBLICA, Victory standing left on galley, holding wreath in each hand. B in the left field.
exerg: -/-//CONS, diameter: 19mm, weight: 3,28g, axis: 11 h,
mint: Constantinipolis, date: 327-A.D., ref: RIC-VII-18, p-572, 2nd. off. R1!
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Constantius II Centenionalis Fel Temp Falling HorsemanAE Centenionalis
Constantius II, 337-361 CE
Diameter: 21 mm, Weight: 6.32 grams, Die Axis: 6h

Obverse: D N CONSTANTIVS PF AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right.

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Soldier (described also as Constantius II or the personification of Virtus) to right holding shield, spearing falling enemy horseman to left. Horseman tumbles over neck of horse, facing forwards with arms outstretched.

Mint: ANΘ, Γ in field to left: Antioch

References: RIC 135

Notes:
-This issue was minted circa 351-354 CE.
Purchased from David L. Tranbarger 2018, Ex Triskeles Auction 22 2017, Lot 554 (the Maple Leaf Collection)1 commentsPharsalos

Crawford 414/1 L. Furius Cn.F Brocchus DenariusDenomination: Denarius
Era: C. 63 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Head of Ceres r.; behind, corn ear and III; before, barley grain and VIR; below, BROCCHI,

Reverse: Curule chair; on either side, fasces; above, L FVRI / CN F.

Mint: Rome
Weight: 3.97g
Reference: Crawford 414/1
Provenance: Roma Numismatics Auction 20, lot 433;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 106, 9 May 2018, lot 438

Comments: Lovely style and toning. Unually sharp reverse with fasces fully defined. Superb EF.
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Crispina, wife of Commodus. Augusta, 177-182/3 CE.Æ As or Dupondius (25mm), Rome mint, 180-182 CE.
Obv: CRISPINA AVGVSTA, Bare-headed and draped bust right.
Rev: IVNO LVCINA S C, Juno standing l., holding patera and scepter.
RIC-680, Sear-6018, BMC-433, Cohen-24.

CT 4.03.004; RIC VI 42Galerius BI Nummus. London, 1 May 305 - Spring 307. IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, modius on head, chlamys over left shoulder, right hand holding patera, left cornucopiae. 9.54g, 29mm, 5h.

Ex Dix Noonan Webb (Noonans) Auction 148, 18th September 2018, Lot 1401.

CT Rarity: S (Many known examples).

Notes: Issues of Galerius as Augustus are frequently mistook for Maximian Augustus due to the sharing of several identical obverse legends (and in this case this coin was miscatalogued by DNW). However, the portraits are diverse enough to make it possible to successfully distinguish the Galerius issues from those of Maximian.Paulus J

Denarius, RRC 53/2 group 9Denomination: Denarius
Era: C. 206 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma R,; X behind. Border of dots

Reverse: Dioscuri on horseback right, each holding spear, star above each head; ROMA in 3-line frame.

Mint: Rome
Weight: 4.15 gm.
Reference: RRC 93/1a
Provenance: Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 2, May 11, 2018, Hammer CHF 1000
Ex CNG Triton XXII, January 8, 2019, Hammer $1050
Ex Roma Numismatics, Auction 18, September 29, 2019 Hammer £650

Comments: Brinkman Group 9
Group E1 (Revue Numismatique 2018, Debernardi/Brinkman)
Well centered with lovely light toning. Small old dent on visor edge. Good EF
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Divus Augustus Sestertius, by Tiberius, ex Bartlett & ANSRoman Imperial. Tiberius, naming Divus Augustus, AE Sestertius (35mm, 25.64 g, 7h), struck in Rome, 22-23 CE.
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Augustus, radiate, seated left, resting feet on stool, holding laurel branch and scepter; altar to left.
Rev: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII around large S • C.
Ref: RIC 49 (Tiberius). OCRE: [LINK].
Prov: Ex American Numismatic Society (ANS) Duplicates (2018-2021, non-accessioned), from the Robert W. Bartlett (1931-2017) Bequest; Birkler & Waddell III (10 Dec 1981), lot 260; CNG Keystone Auction 4 (2 Sep 2021), Lot 141.

Notes: The ANS bio described the collection as "particularly strong in Roman sestertii. Robert Bartlett clearly was an avid record keeper, and his collection came with a full catalogue and an almost complete record of his invoices and correspondence with many well-known dealers in the US and in particular London from the 1960s onwards." -- See ANS Magazine, Jan. 2018, v.17 (1), p.62 [LINK]Curtis JJ

Gens Accoleia, denario (43 a.C.)P. Accoleius Lariscolus, denario, 43 a.C., Roma
AR, 4.01 gr, 19mm, qBB
D/ P ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS; busto drappeggiato di Diana Nemorensis a destra.
R/ Triplice statua di culto di Diana Nemorensis (Diana, Hecate e Selene); dietro un boschetto di cipressi.
Crawford 486/1
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo (Roma, dal 6 febbraio 2018, numero catalogo 389), ex Giovanni Dorigo Numismatica (Venezia, Italia), ex collezione Alessandro Vanni, Tinia numismatica (Follonica, Grosseto, fino al gennaio 2018)
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Gens Calpurnia, denarius (90 a.C.)L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, denario (90 a.C.), Roma
AG, 3.12 gr, 17 mm, qBB
D/ Testa laureata di Apollo; di fronte, A.
R/ L PISO FRVGI; un cavaliere al galoppo con ramo di palma; sopra, punto M punto.
Crawford 340/1
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo (Roma, Italia dal 12 agosto 2018, numero catalogo 394), ex Tinia Numismatica (Follonica Italia, fino al 12 agosto 2018)paolo

Gens Claudia, denarius (111-110 a.C.)Ap. Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus e Q. Urbiniu, Denario, 111-110 a.C., Roma
Ag, 3.47 gr, 18 mm, MB+
D/ Testa di Roma con elmo attico alato; dietro, un oggetto traingolare con cerchio.
R/ AP CL T MAL (legato) Q VR (legato); una Vittoria su triga; tiene le redini con entrambe le mani.
Crawford 299/1a
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo (Roma, Italia, dal 18 settembre 2018, numero catalogo 393), ex collezione Vanni (Follonica, Tinia numismatica, fino al settembre 2018)
paolo

Gens Fonteia, denario (114-113 a.C.) C. Fonteius, denario, 114-113 a.C., Roma,
AR, 3.60 gr, 21 mm, qBB
D/ Testa laureata di Giano; a sinistra, M; a destra, una X barrata.
R/ C FONT (legato); ROMA; galea con rostro, cinque remi, due torri, tre rematori e un gubernator al timone.
Crawford 290/1
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo (Roma, Italia, dal 6 agosto 2018, numero catalogo 396), ex Tinia Numismatica (Follonica, Italia, fino al luglio 2018)
qBB1 commentspaolo

Gens Plaetoria, denarius (67 a.C.)Coniata da M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus nel 67 a.C., Roma
AR, 3.96 gr, 19 mm, qSpl
D/ CESTIANVS - S C; busto con attributi di Iside, Minerva, Apollo, Diana e Vittoria, con elmo crestato e faretra e arco sulle spalle; davanti, una cornucopia.
R/ M PLAETORIVS M F AED CVR; aquila su saetta.
Crawford 409/1
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo (Roma, Italia, dal 3 novembre 2018, numero catalogo 397), ex collezione Vanni, Tinia numismatica (Follonica, Italia fino al 3 novembre 2018)1 commentspaolo

Gens Procilia, denario Giunone Sospita (80 a.C.)L. Procilius, denarius (80 a.C., Roma)
AR, 3.92 gr., 19 mm, BB
D/ S C; testa di Giunone Sospita a dx con copricapo in pelle caprina
R/ L PROCILI F in ex; Giunone Sospita su biga rivolta verso destra; in mano tiene uno scudo e una lancia; sotto i cavalli, un serpente.
Cr. 379/2
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo (Roma, Italia, dal 17 maggio 2018, numero catalogo 391) ex collezione Alessando Vanni (Tinia numismatica, Follonica Grosseto, fino al 16 maggio 2018)paolo

Gens Titia, quinarius (90 a.C.)Q. Titius, quinario, Roma 90 a.C.
AR, 1.65 gr, 14 mm, MB+
D/ Busto drappeggiato della Vittoria.
R/ Q TITI; Pegaso in atto di spiccare il volo.
Crawford 341/3
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo (Roma, Italia, dal 10 giugno 2018, numero catalogo 395), ex collezione Alessandro Vanni, Tinia numismatica (Follonica, Italia fino al 10 giugno 2018)paolo

Gens Veturia, denarius (137 a.C.)Ti. Veturius, Denario, 137 a.C., Roma,
AR, 3.86 gr, 20 mm, qBB
D/ TI VETâ€‰(legato); busto di Marte, con elmo e drappeggiato; dietro, una X.
R/ ROMA; Scena del giuramento: due guerrieri, uno di fronte all’altro, puntano le spade verso un porcellino tenuto in braccio da un terzo guerriero.
Crawford 234/1
Provenienza: collezione Berardengo (Roma, Italia, dal 3 gennaio 2018, numero catalogo 388), ex Alessandro Vanni, Tinia numismatica (Follonica, Grosseto, fino al dicembre 2017)paolo

GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander I Balas, AR Tetradrachm (Antioch on the Orontes mint)Seleukid Empire, Alexander I Balas AR Tetradrachm. Antioch on the Orontes, circa 151-146 BC. Diademed head right / Zeus Nikephoros seated to left, holding sceptre; BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY to left, monogram in exergue. SC 1781q; HGC 9, 875a. 16.80g, 30mm, 1h.

Ex Roma Numismatics Auction XXI (Day 1), 24th March 2021, Lot 303.
Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 7, 24th October 2020, Lot 1366.
Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 2, 11th May 2018, Lot 155.1 commentsPaulus J

Gyrton, Thessaly DichalkonAE Dichalkon
Size: 18 mm, Weight: 5.21 grams, Die Axis: 6h

Gyrton, Thessaly
Mid 4th century BCE

Obverse: Bare Head of hero Gyrton to left of head of bridled horse, both facing right.

Reverse: Head of the nymph Gyrtone facing right.

References: BCD Thessaly II 83.3, HGC4 369

Purchased from Ken Dorney 2018, Ex CNG eAuction 392 2017, part of lot 165, Ex the BCD Collection with his ticket indicating purchase in 1992Pharsalos

Hadrian Denarius, 134-8, from the Ropsley (Lincolnshire) Hoard 2018, buried 150-2Hadrian (11 Aug 117 - 10 Jul 138 CE), Silver Denarius, Ropsley Hoard 21, RIC II 234d, RSC II 615, BMCRE III 608, Strack II 231, Hunter II -, SRCV I -, gEF, excellent portrait, well-centred and sharply struck on a tight flan, lightly toned, little wear, some hoard encrustations both sides, edge cracks, plain edge, weight 3.27g, composition Ag, diameter 18.0mm, thickness 2.62mm, die axis 210°, Rome mint, 134-8 CE; obverse HADRIANVS-AVG COS III P P, laureate head right; reverse FELICI-T-AS AVG (Happiness of the Emperor), Felicitas, draped, standing half-left, caduceus in right hand, olive branch in left; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Silbury Coins (15 Aug 2022); £350.00.

Sometime, during 150-2 CE in the North Eastern corner of the Roman province of Britannia, a citizen was compelled to bury his pot of 522 denarii, equivalent in value to around £12,500 ($15,684.99) in modern-day currency. A substantial amount given that a Roman soldier would have been paid around 300 denarii per year. The coins were reportedly found in a possible crude cist inside a Roman greyware vessel (complete but broken, with interior staining from coins).

The Ropsley (Lincolnshire) Hoard 2018 (LANCUM-F93E5B) comprised denarii, from Mark Antony (32 BCE) to Faustina II (152 CE), but many were of Hadrian (117-38 CE). The silver hoard was found in Lincolnshire on 16th March 2018 by a metal detectorist, not far from the Roman town of Ancaster (Causennis) and Ermine Street, the Roman road connecting London to Lindum Colonia (Lincoln) and Eboracum (York).

What compelled the citizen to bury the hoard we can only imagine; was it for safekeeping while he headed to market in nearby Ancaster (Causennis), just a short trip up Ermine Street or had he been asked to head north and help with the trouble caused by the Caledonians near Hadrian’s Wall? Perhaps they were stolen by a mischievous slave who was then caught, sold and could never return to recover his loot. Who knows for certain, but these coins were not recovered, at least not in Roman times. Intriguingly, burnt charcoal fragments were also recovered by British Museum conservators and scientifically identified as willow.1 commentsSerendipity

Island off Attica. AEGINA AR Stater.Circa 456/45-431 B.C. (12.23gm, 21mm). Obverse: land tortoise with segmented shell. Reverse: large incuse square of heavy skew pattern. Milbank pl.2, 12; SNG Copenhagen 516; Dewing 1683; BMC Attica p. 137, 146; HGC 6, 437. Near EF, attractive light cabinet tone. Very desirable example of the type.

Ex Roma Numismatics (featured as a cover for e-Auction 57)
Ex Shanna Schmidt Numismatics
Ex Munzenhandlung Harald Moller, Auction 72, 1 November 2018, lot 20.

Early commerce within the Aegean area include metal ingots used in trade. They had a distinctive plano-convex shape and were colloquially called "turtles" especially in Aegina. With the development of the concept of money, it is natural for the maritime island-state to design their coins with an image of a turtle since they had already been accustomed by the earlier ingots whose shape resembled the animal. Aegina was considered the first state to introduce money to the West that was first invented in either Ionia or Lydia. As maritime power, it rivaled Athens. Early obverse designs always feature a sea turtle. Why the inclusion of a land tortoise (testudo graeca) beginning in the middle of the 5th century B.C. is still unresolved. Few theories had been put forward: the most common was Aegina's defeat from its rival Athens, and the land tortoise symbolized sovereignty of Athens over Aegina.
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Italian States, Kingdom of Naples. Roberto I d'Angiò. AR Gigliato. Circa 1309-1317. + ROBÐ„RT DÐ„I GRA IÐ„RL Ð„T SICIL RÐ„X, Roberto enthroned facing, holding lis-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger / + hOnOR · RÐ„GIS · IuDICIu · DILIGIT, cross fleurée, lis in each quarter. MIR 28. 3.96g, 27mm, 12h.

Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 43, 3 February 2018, lot 914.

Julia Domna, Antoninianus, LVNA LVCIFERAAR Antoninianus
Julia Domna
Born circa: 170AD - Died: 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
215AD
24.5 x 22.5mm 4.50gr 6h
O: IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG; Diademed, draped bust, right, set on crescent.
R: LVNA LVCIFERA; Luna riding biga, left.
Rome Mint
RIC IV Caracalla 379a; RSC 106a; Sear 7096; BMCRE 9. Scarce: only 8 specimens in the Reka Devnia hoard.
Aorta: 62: B4, O6, R55, T87, M4.
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 46, Lot 681.
6/7/18 7/5/18
Quote from Gemini Numismatic Auctions, LLC, Auction XIV, Lot 540, April 18-19, 2018, by Harlan J. Berk, “Curtis Clay has observed that the standard catalogues fail to distinguish the two consecutive varieties of this reverse type: first as on our coin, with the horses’ hind legs bent and no ground line, struck between 215 and early 217AD; second, with the horses’ hind legs extended straight and with ground line, e.g. BMC pl. 67.10, struck from a little later in 217 until the end of Caracalla’s reign.”Nicholas Z

Kingdom of Jerusalem . Baldwin III - Amalric 1143-1174 Cut AV FragmentKingdom of Jerusalem, Baldwin III - Amalric (AD 1143-1174)
Cut AV Fragment. 0.35g, 9mm.
[..]L(?)•[..] in outer circle, top of cross in tressure within inner circle
(annulet)IS(?) in outer circle, pyramid with lined outer frame within inner circle.
Metcalf LE 240ff; J.D. Brady: "A Firm Attribution of Latin Gold Coinage to Twelfth Century Jerusalem" ANSMN 23 (1978), type I; CCS p.67, types 1-3.
Ex Spink Auction 342, 30 October 2018,
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd E-Sale 56 9 May 2019 Vladislav D

Koinon of MacedoniaObv. ΑΛƐΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
head of Alexander the Great, r., with lion skin
Rv. ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΜΑΚƐΔΟΝΩΝ Β ΝƐ, ƐΟϹ
Athena seated l., holding Nike and spear; shield leaning against the throne; star
AMNG - , RPC 70412, 27mm 12,652g, Year 244
Ex. Reinhard Fischer Auction 173, 13 Mar. 2020, lot 94 = Münzzentrum Rheinland Auction 184, 16 May 2018, lot 1Priscus

Koinon of MacedoniaObv. ΑΛƐΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
head of Alexander the Great, r., with lion skin
Rv. ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΜΑΚƐΔΟΝΩΝ Β ΝƐ, ƐΟϹ
agonistic table seen in perspective from l., holding two agonistic crowns with palm; to l., coiled serpent
AMNG 847 , RPC 70345, 27mm 13,979g, Year 244
Ex. CNG E-Auction 522 lot 219 24.08.2022 , Gorny & Mosch EA 259, 20 Oct. 2018, lot 3438 = VAuctions Pars Coins Sale 2, 15 July 2019, lot 449 = Gorny & Mosch 142, 10 Oct. 2005, lot 1908Priscus

Medieval, Hungary, 10.10. Lászlo I., "St. Ladislaus !", King of Hungary, (1077-1095 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CAC I. 10.10./b1.08./11., H-029, CNH I.-036, U-018, #0110.10. László I., "St. Ladislaus !", King of Hungary, (1077-1095 A.D.), AR-Denarius, CÁC I. 10.10./b1.08./11., H-029, CNH I.-036, U-018, #01
avers: LADISLAVS REX, Wheel with six spokes in a circle of dots, a small cross in the center; border of dots.
reverse: LADISLAVS REX, Cross in a circle; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,5mm, weight: 0,80 g, axis: 11h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-029, CNH I.-036, Unger-018,
Tóth-Kiss-Fekete: CÁC I.(Catalog of Árpadian Coinage I./Opitz I.), Privy-Mark/Szigla: 10.10./b1.08./11.,
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Medieval, King John Penny: SCBI 56 Mass 1755 (this coin)John (1199-1216), Penny, class VIa2, London,
Walter, walter · on · lvn, 1.40g/4h
(SCBI Mass 1755, this coin; N 974/2; S 1353).
Good fine, dark-toned
J.D. Brand Collection [from Baldwin October 1960];
J.P. Mass Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 61, 17 March 2004, lot 355 (part);
J. Sazama Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 93, 26 September 2011, lot 1140 (part)
The collection of the late ray Inder
DNW Auction Coins tokens and Historical Medals September 18-20 2018, lot 192.
orfew

Megalopolis, Arkadia, AR Triobol (80-50 BC)Ancient Greek, Autonomous Megalopolis (80-50 BC), Arkadia, AR Triobol, 18mm, 2.2g, 8h

Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus left.

Reverse: MEΓ, Pan seated left on rock, his right hand raised and his left holding lagobolon; above his knees, eagle; to left, monogram.

Reference: BCD Peloponnesus 1545

Ex: CoinTalk Secret Saturnalia 2018, Jaz Numismatics, Charles Reeves

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/secret-saturnalia-2018.326383/
Gil-galad

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 22. Geta, HrHJ (2018) 8.22.14.05 #2 (plate coin)Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 16, 2.38g, 16.32mm, 210°
obv. L C KAI - GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Bearded head of Herakles r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.22.14.5 (plate coin)
VF, dark green Patina

Note: Probably a cast copy from an authentic coin. See "Bulgarian Imitation?", 2.11.2018, in http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?board=9.01 commentsJochen

Otho AR DenariusOtho, 69.
Denarius, Rome;
3.03 g.
Obv: Head r .IMP M OTHO CAESAR AUG TR P
Rev:Equitas stands l. with scales and scepter. PONT MAX
BMC 6; Coh. 9; RIC² 19.
Fine tone fine
Ex: The Jyrki Muona collection
auction Fritz Rudolf Künker 304, Osnabrück March 2018, No. 1073
auction Fritz Rudolf Künker 312, Osnabrück October 2018, No. 2822.

I am thrilled to have bought my second denarius of Otho. Otho was the second of the emperors n the year of the four emperors in 69 CE. After losing a battle to Aulus Vitellius he took his own life rather than needlessly spill more blood.

I absolutely love the portrait on this coin. It is rendered in a truly artistic style. The PONT MAX reverse is rarer than the SECURITAS reverse of my first coin of OTHO. This coin was struck on a rather large flan and the quality of silver is very nice indeed.

After winning this coin I was contacted by Dr. Jyrki Muona who informed me that the coin once belonged to him. Dr. Muona has written on the topic of coins of Otho including the paper "The Rome mint coins of Marcus Salvius Otho". I am very pleased to own a coin of Otho from his collection.

Some have claimed that Otho was an insignificant historical figure and that his coins are only collected because collecting the 12 Caesars based on the book by Suetonius means that one needs a coin of Otho. I would have to disagree. Otho ruled in a time of civil war during a truly formative century for the Roman empire. He also gave his life to spare others. To me this makes him significant enough for me.
6 commentsorfew

RIC 015 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.10g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: P P COS VII DES VIII; Seat, draped; above, semicircular frame decorated with corn ears
RIC 15 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Savoca Blue 10, 30 September 2018, lot 1212.

The rapidity in which Domitian's first denarius issues of 81 came one after another hint that he was in a great hurry to strike coins as Augustus after Titus's death in mid September 81 AD, presumably for a legionary donative. Dio records that Domitian hastened to the praetorian camp to 'receive the title and authority of the emperor' and promised the soldiers the same bounty Titus had provided. The Roman mint immediately began striking coins for the new emperor. This denarius was struck before Domitian had been awarded the power of the tribunate (TR P). Perhaps it may have taken a few days for the Senate to award the power of the tribunate to Domitian because they had assembled at the small town of Reate where Titus had died and needed to be in Rome in order to vote him the right. Although this Group 2 denarius is not part of Domitian's first RIC issue, it is very likely to have been struck within the first few weeks of him assuming the purple. RIC notes the chronology is not precise with these issues from 81 and they are grouped only for 'convenience'. Judging by the rarity of the Group 2 denarii they could not have been struck for any great length of time.

The type of draped seat with semi circular frame is a carry-over 'pulvinaria' type from Titus, possibly originally struck in connection with the Colosseum's opening games' religious ceremonies. Domitian's 'pulvinaria' coins are a stop-gap issue struck until proper reverse types were designed for the new reign in early 82 when the mint and coinage were overhauled.

Good early style portrait, unsurprisingly reminiscent of those struck for him as Caesar under Titus.4 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 0190 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 25.22g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: ROMA; S C in field; Roma stg. l., with Victory and spear
RIC 190 (C3). BMC 560. BNC 525.
Ex Pegasi 39, 13 November 2018, lot 467. Ex Bonhams, 11 June 2018, group lot 3. Ex Superior 2-3 June 1998, The J. B. Parker Collection, lot 7023.

In 71 AD the Rome and Lugdunum mints struck a massive iconic issue of aes coinage for Vespasian, setting the tone for the bronze coinage for the remainder of the reign. One of the commonest sestertius types struck for the issue was Roma holding Victory. Roma is depicted in the guise of an Amazon warrior, a typical attribute for her on the coinage during the Flavian era.

Fantastic portrait in good style. 5 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 0904 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]Æ Sestertius, 24.44g
Rome mint, 76 AD
Obv: T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS V; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: FORTVNAE REDVCI; S C in field; Fortuna stg. l., with branch and rudder on globe, and cornucopiae
RIC 904 (R2). BMC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 255, 30 November 2023, lot 45. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Artemide eLive Auction 4, 9 September 2018, lot 264.

An extremely rare sestertius struck for Titus Caesar under Vespasian in 76. Vespasian and Titus often shared reverse types, normally those struck for Titus are a bit scarcer. This Fortuna type here symbolises Titus' safe return from the East after the Jewish War. RIC cites one specimen in Vienna. Missing from both the BM and Paris collections. Bold Flavian portrait.

David Atherton

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 Atherton

RIC 1556 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.42g
Antioch mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: VESTA; Vesta stg. l., with simpulum and sceptre
RIC 1556 (R3). BMC -. RSC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex Numismatic Naumann 70, 7 October 2018, lot 411.

Second known example of the Antioch RIC group 5 Vesta. A double die match with the other published specimen, CNG 61, 25 September 2002, lot 1689, and an obverse die match with the extremely rare AVGVR TRI POT and VICTORIA AVGVSTI types from the same issue. All of these copy common contemporaneous reverse types from Rome.

Slightly off centre in good Antiochene style.6 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 351 DomitianÆ Sestertius, 25.24g
Rome mint, 85 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P; Head of Domitian, laureate, r., with aegis
Rev: GERMANIA CAPTA; S C in exergue; Trophy; to r., German captive stg. r., hands bound, head l.; to l., Germania std. l.; around arms
RIC 351 (C). BMC 325. BNC 350.
Ex Agora 96, 10 March 2020, lot 349. Ex CNG E458, 18 December 2019, lot 349. Ex Gorny & Mosch 261, 4 March 2018, lot 700. Ex Shlomo Moussaieff Collection. Formerly in NGC holder #4934009-008, with grade VF, strike 5/5, surface 2/5.

In 85 Domitian struck a fairly impressive issue of sestertii, M. Grant hyperbolically called it the most 'ambitious' of any one reign or year. The series is the first major aes issue of Domitian's reign and is dominated by panoramic types commemorating his military victory over the Germanic tribe the Chatti. The details of the war are unclear, but the overall impression is that the conflict was a minor affair blown out of proportion by an emperor eager for military glory. No large battles, a la Mons Graupius, have come down to us, prompting Tacitus' assertion, 'that in recent times, the Germans were more triumphed over than conquered'. Consequently, Domitian's Germanic triumph of 83 received a certain amount of ridicule from ancient writers who thought the whole thing was a sham (Dio goes so far as to say Domitian raided the palace's furniture stores for his fake spoils!), no doubt the numismatic propaganda for the victory was likely viewed in the same manner by contemporary senatorial elites. Germania Capta types were first struck in silver in 84 and in bronze in 85. This iconic Germania Capta sestertius strongly echoes Vespasian's Judaea Capta types - but instead of a palm tree we see a trophy which appears to be mounted on a palm trunk(?). H. Mattingly writes in BMCRE 'the type is closely modelled on the Judaea Capta of Vespasian, but the German element is indicated by the heavy angular cloak worn by the man and by the oblong shields.' Comparing the two triumphs, the Josephian scholar Steve Mason remarked - 'The same people who produced Flavian Triumph I: Judaea were on hand for Flavian Triumph II: Germania, and sequels are rarely as good as the originals.'

The Germania Capta commemorative sestertii were produced for only a few short years between 85-88. The present example from the second issue of 85 is probably the most common variant of the type struck just before Domitian was awarded the perpetual censorship.

Fine style and nicely toned.2 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 503A TitusÆ Dupondius, 12.03g
Eastern Mint (Thrace?), 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAESAR DIVI VESP F AVG P M; Head of Titus, radiate, bearded, r.
Rev: ROMA; S C in exergue; Roma std. l. on cuirass, with wreath and parazonium
RIC 503A (R2). BMC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 96. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Savoca Blue E9, 15 July 2018, lot 965.

A mystery mint struck coins for Titus sometime between 80-81. The style (heavily seriffed letters, large portraits, and massive reverse figures), unique obverse legends, and uncommon fabric (flat, almost convex flans) all suggest a mint other than Rome. Attributing exactly where these coins were struck has historically been a moving target - Mattingly in BMCRE thought Lugdunum, H.A. Cahn believed somewhere in Bithynia. More recent scholarship has looked towards Thrace as a possible location for production based on the Balkan distribution pattern of found specimens. Although the region of mintage has been narrowed down, the city itself remains elusive. RPC has suggested possibly Perinthus. Presumably a shortage of bronze coins in the region during Titus' reign prompted a localised imperial issue. The striking of imperial bronze outside of Rome was an exceptional step at the time considering the last imperial branch mint at Lugdunum had shuttered late in Vespasian's reign. The issue consisted of sestertii, dupondii, asses, and semisses which copied types struck at Rome. This rare dupondius features a variant obverse legend previously unattested at this mint. A recent discovery, just two specimens are cited by the RIC II.1 Addenda, Curtis Clay had two others ... so possibly only four known. Clay proposes his two former specimens, which share an obverse die, were struck at a separate eastern mint rather than the 'Thracian' one.

3 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 562 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.45g
Rome mint, 88 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERMANICVS; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: COS XIIII across field; Minerva adv r., with spear and shield (M1)
RIC 562 (R). BMC 141. RSC 67. BNC -.
Ex Spink eAuction 18055, 7 November 2018, The Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Coins part 2, lot 95.

In 88 AD Domitian struck a brief special issue of Minerva denarii with unusual obverse legends and austere reverse designs. The obverse legends deviate from the usual formula, sometimes spelling out fully DOMITIANVS and/or GERMANICVS and lacking a TR P number. The reverses feature only a terse legend across field with the IMP number absent. Here is an example from this rare issue with GERMANICVS spelled out on the obverse and the consular number across field on the reverse. Why the mint was experimenting with the legends and the layout of the reverses in 88 is a mystery. Perhaps the issue was struck in conjunction with a special event that year (the Secular Games?) and are commemorative in nature. Regardless, the mint soon returned the denarius to its conventional Minerva arrangement, hinting that these scarce issues were indeed struck for a special occasion.

Struck in good style. 6 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 847 Domitia [Domitian]AR Cistophorus
Rome mint (for Asia), 82 AD
Obv: DOMITIA AVGVSTA; Bust of Domitia, draped r., hair massed in front and in long plait behind
Rev: VENVS AVG; Venus stg. r., leaning on column, with helmet and spear
RIC 847 (R). BMC 256. RSC 19. RPC 870 (8 spec.). BNC 226.
Ex CNG E424, 11 July 2018, lot 471.

A brief issue of cistophori were struck for Domitia as Augusta under Domitian in 82. Venus leaning on column was the sole reverse type chosen for her rare cistophori. The style and six o'clock die axis point to Rome as the home mint. K. Butcher and M. Ponting's metal analysis reveal they were struck from a different stock of metal than contemporary Rome mint denarii, possibly from recycled older denarii. At 80% silver fineness these early cistophori were likely struck before Domitian's major coinage reform of 82 when the denarius was raised to nearly 100% fineness.

Domitia Longina was the daughter of the famed Roman general Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo who was commanded to commit suicide by Nero for alleged treason. Domitian courted and married Domitia soon after Vespasian's accession, despite her already being the wife of Aelius Lamia. It was a good match - distancing the Flavians from the reign of Nero and uniting them to a beloved general's family. Soon after Domitian become emperor, Suetonius tells us he briefly divorced Domitia because of an adulterous affair she had with the actor Paris. Dio claims Domitian actually considered executing her but was persuaded from doing so by the praetorian prefect Ursus. He soon reunited with her after a brief separation alleging the people demanded it. Where this coin fits into that time frame is hard to tell. We don't know exactly when the divorce occurred or how long it lasted. However, it is likely this coin was struck after their reconciliation and can be seen as symbolically strengthening Domitia's position at court.

Struck in fine early style.
9 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC_331Obv.: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG; Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right
Rev.: FECVND AVGVSTAE; Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding right hand over child and holding cornucopiae in left hand

Lustrous, sharp and well- centered. Virtually as struck.

Ex Obolos 6, 20 November 2016, 846 (unpaid)
Ex Nomos AG, Auction 16, 10 May 2018, 200.

RIC_341Obv.: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG; Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right
Rev.: IVNO AVGVSTAE; Juno, draped, seated left, holding flower in right hand and swathed infant (?) in left hand

Beautiful coin. Nearly uncirculated.

Ex Solidus Numismatik, Premium Auction 26, 17 February 2018, 148.

RIC_356_RAREObv.: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG; Bust of Julia Mamaea, draped, right
Rev.: VENVS GENETRIX; Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Cupid

Very rare emission with head not diademed (i.e. w/o stephane). In practise almost not present in past auctions.

Near EF, lightly toned. Pleasing silver quality. Well struck.

ex CNG, Electronic Auction 422, 13 June 2018, 558.

RIC_358Obv.: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG; Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, right
Rev.: VENVS VICTRIX; Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, shield

Almost uncirculated. Beutiful coin with full luster.

ex WCN, e-auction 180104, 4 January 2018, 150940.

Roman Bow, La Tène Derivative, Schusselfibel, Spoon or Dish fibula (Schusselfibel), Silver, #18Fibula #018, Spoon or Dish fibula (Schusselfibel), Silver,
type: ,
size: 37x15mm,
weight: 2,69g,
date: 25 B.C.- A.D.75, alt. 100-1 B.C.,
ref: .,
distribution: Geto-Dacian origin,
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Roman Empire, Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #1107 Severina (270-275 A.D.), T-3084 (Estiot), RIC V-I 018, Cyzicus, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIAE MILITVM, -/-//XXI, Concordia standing left, #1
avers:- SEVERINA-AVG, Diademed, draped bust right on crescent. (E2)
revers:- CONCORD-IAE-M-ILITVM, Concordia standing left, holding standard in each hand. (Concordia 3)
exerg: -/-//XXI, diameter: 22mm, weight: 4,47g, axes: 11h,
mint: Cyzicus, Issue 10, ph-2, date: 275 A.D., ref: RIC-18, T-3084 (Estiot), C-7,
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Roman Republic, Q. Minucius Thermus Denarius - Warriors in Combat (Crawf. 319/1)AR Denarius
Rome, 103 BC
3.89g

Obv: Helmeted head of a youthful Mars (L).

Rev: Two warriors in combat, a Roman soldier on left protecting a fallen comrade.
Q•THERM•MF (ligate) in exergue.

Crawford 319/1; Minucia 19; BMCRR Italy 653-6

From the Andrew McCabe Collection
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 71, 28/05/2020, Lot 803
ex. NAC Auction 106, 09/05/2018, Lot 393

This coin records the brave deeds of the moneyer's ancestor and namesake, Quintus Minucius Thermus who was elected consul in 193 and waged war against the Ligurians, defeating their forces near Pisa. He remained as proconsul in Liguria for 191–190. During this time it appears that he may have won the distinction of the corona civica, the second highest military award to which a Roman could aspire, by saving the life of a fellow citizen in battle through slaying an enemy on a spot not further held by the enemy army that day - this act being depicted on the reverse.

He may also have been the same Thermus who served as military tribune under Scipio in North Africa in 202 BC. Appian relates that about this time there was a cavalry engagement between the forces of Hannibal and those of Scipio near Zama, in which the latter had the advantage. Scipio, learning that Hannibal was short of supplies and was expecting a convoy, sent the military tribune, [Quintus Minucius] Thermus, by night to attack the supply train. Thermus took a position on the crest of a hill at a narrow pass, where he killed 4,000 Africans, took as many more prisoners, and brought the supplies to Scipio.2 commentsOptimo Principi

RPC 1652 VespasianAR Drachm, 3.03g
Caesarea (Cappadocia) mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: TITOC AYTOKPATWP KAICAP ЄTO Θ; Titus in military dress, stg. facing, holding spear and sword
RPC 1652 (3 spec.).
Ex Kölner 108, 7 April 2018, lot 131.

Vespasian's Cappadocian silver issues were struck in two distinct styles: Roman (six o'clock die axis) and 'local' (twelve o'clock die axis). Unsurprisingly, the Roman style coins were struck at Rome and sent to Cappadocia to help supplement the locally produced pieces. The majority of Cappadocia's silver coins were struck locally, very likely in Caesarea. Whether 'Roman' or 'local', all Cappadocian silver was produced at nearly 50% fineness. This rare drachm in 'local' style features Titus Caesar on the reverse in full military dress, perhaps a nod to his important role during the Jewish War. The type was struck for both didrachms and more sparingly for drachms. Only three specimens are cited by RPC II.

Worn, but nicely centred in fine 'local' style.4 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1936 VespasianAR Tetradrachm, 13.41g
Antioch mint, 69 AD
Obv : AYTOKPAT KAIΣA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY; Bust of Vespasian, laureate, r., with aegis
Rev : ETOYΣ NEOY IEPOY A; Eagle standing r., on thunderbolt; in r. field, palm branch
RPC 1936 (2 spec.).
Ex CNG E418, 11 April 2018, lot 403.

According to Tacitus, Vespasian immediately struck gold and silver coins at Antioch after being proclaimed emperor by the legions in the East (Hist. II, 82). This coin dated regnal year one at Antioch ( July - September 69) must have been one of the first coins to bear Vespasian's portrait. The style is indeed early, similar to the year ten Syrian tetradrachms coined for Nero. Although traditionally attributed to Antioch, the style is strongly Alexandrian. It almost certainly was struck at Alexandria for circulation in Syria along side a parallel Antiochene issue. The goatskin aegis seen here is rare for Vespasian and exclusively appears on these early Alexandrian style tetradrachms. The eagle standing on thunderbolt is also unique to this issue for Vespasian. Only one obverse die is known for this year one type.

Attractive example with good toning.

7 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 2446 (This Coin)Vespasian Æ Obol of Alexandria, Egypt. Dated RY 7 = AD 74/5.
Obv: [AYTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY], laureate head right
(21mm 4.47g, 12h.)
Rev: Canopus right; L [Z] (date) in right field.
RPC 2446.1 (this coin); Dattari (Savio) 373 (this coin); Emmett 219.
Extremely Rare; the only known example.
This coin published in A. Savio, Catalogo completo della collezione Dattari Numi Augg. Alexandrini (Trieste, 1999);
This coin published in A. Burnett, M. Amandry, I. Carradice, Roman Provincial Coinage, vol. II (London and Paris, 1999);
Ex: Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 71, May 28 2020, Lot 710
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 46, 5 June 2018, lot 406;
Ex Naville Numismatics 28, 22 January 2017, lot 314;
Ex Dattari Collection, formed in Egypt prior to 1901.
1 commentsorfew

RRC 53/2 Denarius Group 9Denomination: Denarius
Era: c. After 206 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; X behind.
Reverse: Dioscuri on horseback right, each holding spear, star above each head; ROMA in three lined frame.

Mint: Rome
Weight: 4.04g.
Reference: Crawford 53/2
Provenance: Lucernae, via Ebay, July 21, 2019

RRC 53/2 Group 9 is undoubtedly the latest of the subvarieties of 53/2. This is based on hoard evidence and average weight of a large sample that has suggested a weight standard of 3.8g per coin (although this particular coin is heavier).

This variety is characterized by widely separated griffon tufts on the back of the helmet, usually only 4 or 5. Always a streaming cape. Group 9 is further subdivided into two sub-groups. The first, and most common, is the stylistic sibling of the star symbol coins. This example is part of the second sub-group which is characterized by very large eye of Roma and an angular profile. The griffon tufts are more triangular and tend to point outward rather than upward as is characteristic of the first sub-group.

cf. Debernardi and Brinkman, A new Arrangement for RRC 53/2, Revue Numismatique 2018, p. 193-239

relatively well centered on a large flan and AEF/VF

Septimius Severus, Denarius, CONSECRATIOAR Denarius
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued Posthumously under Caracalla: 211AD
19.61mm 3.36gr
O: DIVO SEVERO PIO; Bare head, right.
R: CONSECRATIO: Eagle standing 3/4 facing right on globe, head left, wings spread.
Rome Mint
RIC IV Caracalla 191c; RSC 84; Sear (RCV 2000) 7051; BMC Caracalla 21. Scarce: 10 Specimens in the Reka Devnia hoard.
Aorta: 892: B1, O90, R387, T45, M4.
Ancient Imports/Marc Breitsprecher Inv. #38569
10/12/17 10/17/17
Quote from Gemini Numismatic Auctions, LLC, Auction XIV, Lot 539, April 18-19, 2018, by Harlan J. Berk: “The round object in the eagle’s talons is usually called a globe, but on this specimen it has a separate outer border, so apparently represents an honorary shield.”
The globe or shield is worn on my example, but an interesting note.2 commentsNicholas Z

Septimius Severus, Denarius, VOTIS DECENNALIBVSAR Denarius
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: 202AD
19.0mm 2.38gr 5h
O: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX; Laureate head, right.
R: NO LEGEND; Wreath with badge atop; VOTIS/DECEN/NALI/BVS within.
Laodicea ad Mare Mint
RIC 520a (S); RSC 897; BMCRE 681.
Aorta: 526: B3, O45, R386, T250, M3.
Ex: Tom Cederlind
Sphinx Numismatics/Youssef Mishriki 361905128664
5/5/18 7/5/18
From Gemini Numismatic Auctions, LLC, Auction XIV, Lot 537, April 18-19, 2018, by Harlan J. Berk, “Cohen and RIC underestimated the value and rarity of this denarius, only one specimen of which occurred in the Reka Devnia hoard.”Nicholas Z

T.DEIDI - Denarius, Crawford 294/1Denomination: Denarius
Era: c. 113 or 112 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma R; Behind, Roma monogram downward; Below, voided X mark of value; Border of dots

Reverse: Battle between gladiator armed with whip and gladiator armed with stave; in exergue, T.DEIDI; border of dots

Mint: Rome
Weight: 3.87 gm.
Reference: RRC 294/1
Provenance: Aureo & Calico Alba Longa sale, November 7, 2018, Lot 326

The moneyer is believed to be T. Didius who later became consul in 98 BC. Moderate dark toning, well centered and about EF.
3 comments

The London Mint. CT 7.03.020; RIC VI 167Constantine I BI Nummus. London, c. AD 311-312. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear forward in right hand, shield on left arm / COMITI AVGG NN, Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe in right hand and whip in left; star in left field, PLN in exergue. 4.12g, 24mm, 5h.

Ex Paul DiMarzio Collection (CNG eAuction 526, 2nd November 2022, Lot 681).
Ex 'North Yorkshire Moors Collection' formed by Marvin Lessen (Dix Noonan Webb 146, 25th April 2018, Lot 152).
Ex Baldwin's, The New York Sale XIV, 10th January 2007, Lot 426.

CT Rarity: R (several known examples).Paulus J

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