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LYDIA, Philadelphia. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ (17mm, 3.83 g, 12h). Epikrates, magistrate. Bare head of Caligula right / Jugate laureate busts of the Dioscuri right.Joe Geranio Collection- LYDIA, Philadelphia. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ (17mm, 3.83 g, 12h). Epikrates, magistrate. Bare head of Caligula right / Jugate laureate busts of the Dioscuri right. RPC I 3022. Anyone May Use as Long as Credit is Given.Joe Geranio

000962 Thessalos Wrestling Bull Forepart Right, Plant, Horse Forepart Galloping RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa

Obv: The hero Thessalos to r. naked, except for chlamys and petasos both attached to his neck by a cord and flying in the air, wrestling a bull forepart charging r. Plant to the r. on (and below?) groundline. All within a border of dots.
Rev: Λ above on l., Α in front on r., ΡΙΣΑ in front and down, IO[N] underneath leftward, bridled horse forepart galloping r. All within a shallow incuse square.
Denomination: silver hemidrachm; Mint: Larissa; Date:400 - 350 BC1; Weight: 2.95g; Diameter: 16mm: Die axis: 180º; References, for example: Lorber 2008 Series 6 O15/R19, pl. 42 no. 40; BCD Thessaly II 374.2; HGC 4, 461.

Notes:
1This is the date provided in BCD Thessaly II.

Provenance: Ex. London Ancient Coins November 9, 2022.

Photo Credits: London Ancient Coins

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000994 Larissa ¾ Left, Horse Grazing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa

Obv: Head of the nymph Larissa 3/4 facing l., ampyx in her hair, wearing a simple necklace. All within a border of dots.
Rev: ΛΑΡΙΣ above, ΑΙΩΝ in exergue below the ground line, horse with straight legs grazing r.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: late 4th - early 3rd Century BC1; Weight: .70g; Diameter: 10.4mm: Die axis: 170º; References, for example: Herrmann Group VII Series B, pl. V, 192; McClean 4630, pl. on p. 173, no. 24; SNG Cop 135; SNG Ashmolean 3889; SNG München 77; BCD Thessaly II 344 var. with monogram, 385.6; HGC 4, 516.

Notes:
1This is the date provided in BCD Thessaly II.
2BCD Thessaly II 328 corrects Herrmann’s reference from a tritetartemorion to an obol.

Provenance: Ex. Ars Coin Wien, January 26, 2022.

Photo Credits: Ars Coin Wien

CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello

001l. LepidusMarcus Aemilius Lepidus. Third member of the Triumvirate. A strong supporter of Julius Caesar. After Caesar's death, he was appointed as pontifex maximus. He played very much a subsidiary role in the Triumvirate and was of minimal impact in the struggle between Octavian and Mark Antony. After Octavian won the war, he stripped Lepidus of all his positions except pontifex maximus and put Lepidus in a rather loose exile. He died in 13 or 12 BC.

Coin: November-December 43 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.70 g, 5h). Military mint traveling with Lepidus in Italy. LEPIDVS•PONT•MAX•III•VIR•R•P•C• Bare head of Lepidus right / CAESAR•IMP•III•VIR•R•P•C•, Bare head of Octavian right. Crawford 495/2a; CRI 140; Sydenham 1323; RSC 2a; RBW 1752. CNG Auction 524 Lot 452, 28 Sep 2022.lawrence c

0022 - Denarius Domitian 80 ACObv/CAESAR DIVI F DOMOTIANVS COS VIII, Domitian laureate head r.
Rev/PRINCEPTS (IVV)ENTVTIS, goat standing l. in laurel-wreath.

Ag, 19.1mm, 3.30g
Mint: Rome.
RIC IIa/267 [C] - RCV 2675 - BMCRE 88 - RSC 390
ex-Meister & Sonntag, auction S2, lot 2196 commentsdafnis

003 Eric Haraldsson "Bloodaxe"Penny of Eric, king of Norway 932-934 and York 947-948 and 952-954
English issue as king of Jorvik
Moneyer: Ingelgar
Mint: probably York
Sword type
S.1030

A fragment of a penny of Eric Haraldsson, remembered to history by his nicknames "Bloodaxe" and "Brother-bane". Eric was probably the son of Harald, first king of Norway. His early life is described in the Norwegian sagas, written much later, and certainly with embellishment. He feuded with his half-brothers, and probably killed at least one or two of them. He succeeded his father in 932 as king of Norway, but was an unpopular ruler and ultimately deposed in favor of his brother Haakon. Eric left to live the good Viking life for a time, raiding in the North Sea. During this time, a Viking kingdom in York was slowly in decline due to the actions by the West Saxons, and with the defeat of Anlaf Guthfrithsson in 937, Viking York seemed likely to be integrated into the Saxon realm. However, Aethelstan's premature death in 939, his young successor was unable to consolidate the gains, and Viking York lived on, though in a diminished capacity. It should be remembered that Northumbria was something of a sideshow for its Viking leaders, who were kings in Ireland as well. Conflict between Vikings and English would continue, until a new player joined in- Malcolm, king of the Scots. The Scots started raiding Viking York, leading to even further weakening and the removal of Anlaf Sihtricsson, the new Viking king.

Eventually, Eric would find his way to Northumbria, where he would be made king in 947. This was not ok with the English Saxons, who believed they had overlordship of this region. King Eadred invaded and kicked out Eric and company. Eric's first reign would last only a year or so.

However, Eric was nothing if not tenacious. After his removal, the Saxons lost interest and things in York started to fall apart. Anlaf Sihtricsson, came back from Ireland to take charge again. Eric subsequently returned to the scene, defeated the Scots, kicked out Anlaf (again), and became king of York a second time.

It is thought that this sword coinage is from Eric's second reign, and hearkens back to old Northumbrian coinage in the name of Sihtric and St. Peter that also features the sword.

Eric's time was finally running out though. In 954 he was killed, likely in battle against England. Ultimately, he was the last of the Viking kings of York. Northumbria was finally absorbed into the English realm.

Eric's story is well recorded in the sagas, and there are a number of colorful details that are probably apocryphal. Eric might have been betrayed by a retainer, who had him assassinated. Eric's nickname "bloodaxe" is a colorful nickname that has survived, and presumably had to do with either his prowess in battle, or his murder of his family.

Ex- R.Hamer, EMC 2022.0390, PAS PUBLIC-BAFF76, found Driffield1 commentsSt. George's Collection

01-06 - Anastasio I (11/04/491 - 01/07/518 D.C.) AE Follis Post-Reforma (Módulo pequeño) 23 mm 8.6 gr.

Anv: "D.N.ANASTASIUS PP.AVG." - Busto con diadema de perlas, coraza y Paludamentum (capote militar) sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: Gran " M ", con " +" arriba, " * " a izquierda, "Medialuna" a derecha y "Îµ" (Letra de Officina) debajo. "CON" en exergo.

Acuñada 491 - 518 D.C.
Ceca: Constantinopla (Off.5ta.)

Referencias: Sear BCTV #22 Pag. 38 - Bellinger D.O. Vol.I #23 m - B.M.C. #17 -Morrisson C.M.b.B.N. #85 - Hahn M.I.B.29, 30mdelvalle

010 Anund JacobPenny of Anund Jacob, king of Sweden 1022-1050
Mint: Sigtuna
Moneyer: Thormoth
Lagerqvist 9
Malmer 14.310/1252, chain 204
O: ANVN D REX SI
R: DORMOD ON SIHTV

King Anund Jacob of Sweden was born as just Jacob to king Olof "Skötkonung" of Sweden and Queen Estrid , his parents had converted to Christianity prior to his birth and gave their son a Christian biblical name. Sweden was only just adopting Christianity at this time, and the name Jacob was not very recognizable or acceptable to the Swedes, so he was also named Anund, and is remembered to history by this name. He became a co-ruler with his father late in Olof's reign, and became king in 1022. Despite a long reign (1022-1050), Anund's history is poorly remembered.

He did produce coins, but the volume of coinage seemed to take a sharp decline after Olof's death, and would cease altogether at some point during Anund's reign. Coins of Olof are by no means common, but those in the name of Anund are very rare. Anund's coins take three main flavors-
1- Those in his name imitating Aethelred's long cross type
2- Those in his name imitating Cnut's pointed helmet type
3- Blundered coins that die link or stylistically link to the above two

There is the likelihood that much if not all of his coinage was produced in the first few years of his reign, and may have ceased by 1030. The coins were probably all produced at Sigtuna.

Anund is remembered to history as "Kolbränna" or "coal-burner". Sadly, this was not because he cooked a mean steak on the barbecue. Rather, it presumably is due to his tactic of burning down the houses of his enemies. Keep in mind that this was probably not just an act of property vandalism. If you've read "Njáls saga", an Icelandic saga, you might recall the climax of the story, when the protagonist's house is burned by his enemies with the family still inside. This was a raiding tactic familiar to the Nordic people. A force would besiege a house, or hall, or fort, where people lived and farmed, and set the building on fire. Women and young children were usually permitted to leave, but the men would not be allowed exit and die by fire. This is brutal medieval Viking era stuff. This is our Anund 🙂

Ex- Antykwariat Numizmatyczny Michal Niemczyk Auction 38 (lot 2878)St. George's Collection

022. Claudius (41-54 A.D.) Av.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P
Rv.: Minerva walking holding javelin and shield / S-C

AE As Ø25-27 / 10.4g
RIC 116 Rome, Cohen 84

022. Plautilla Concordia Avgg FDCRome mint, Issue II, AD 202. PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, Bust, draped, hair coiled in ridges, either vertical or horizontal and fastened in bun at back/CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia standing l., holding patera and scepter. RIC 363a, Sear 7065, BMC 236,411-414, RSC-1, Cohen-1, Hill 583. FDC, full proof like luster.

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022. Plautilla, wife of Caracalla. AR Denarius. Concordia,AR Denarius. Rome mint.

Obv. Draped bust right PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA

Rev. Concordia standing left holding patera and sceptre CONCORDIA AVG.

RIC363a. CHEF. RSC1
1 commentsLordBest

04 Constantius IIConstantius II AE3. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman who is bare-headed, reaching backwards; II in left field, AQP in ex.
Aquileia 2121 commentsRandygeki(h2)

106a02. EugeniusAe 4. Uncertain mint. Obv: D N EVGENIVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond. 11mm, 1.01 g. Cf. RIC 59 (Aquileia). Naumann Auc 111, Lot 1022.
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0020, -/V//XXI, Bust B1/F.l., RIC V-II 661, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, Rare!112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0020, -/V//XXI, Bust B1/F.l., RIC V-II 661, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, Rare!
avers: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left without the spear. (B1/F.l.).
reverse: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and double cornucopiae.
exergue: -/V//XXI, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: 0h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 661, p-88, Alföldi 0022.0020, Rare!
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0026, -/VI//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 661, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0026, -/VI//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 661, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, #1
avers: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. (B/F).
reverse: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
exergue: -/VI//XXI, diameter: 20,5-21,0 mm, weight: 3,68g, axis: 1h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission of Siscia, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 661, p-88, Alföldi 0022.0026,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0050, -/VII//XXI, Bust E1/G, RIC V-II 661, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0050, -/VII//XXI, Bust E1/G, RIC V-II 661, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, #1
avers: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. (E1/G).
reverse: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and double cornucopiae.
exergue: -/VII//XXI, diameter: 20,5-22,5mm, weight: 3,68g, axis: 11h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 661, p-88, Alföldi 0022.0050,
Q-001quadrans

112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0058, -/Q//XXI, Bust E2/Gvar., RIC V-II 661var. (Bust Not in !), AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, Rare!!!112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0058, -/Q//XXI, Bust E2/Gvar., RIC V-II 661var. (Bust Not in !), AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, Rare!!!
avers: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from the back, shield in front and a spear pointing forward. (E2/Gvar.)
reverse: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and single cornucopiae.
exergue: -/Q//XXI, diameter: 21,5-22mm, weight: 3,67 g, axis: 5h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 661var. (Not in RIC this bust variation), p-, C-, Alföldi 0022.0058, Rare!!!
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0060, -/VII//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 660, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0022.0060, -/VII//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 660, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, #1
avers: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. (B/F).
reverse: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
exergue: -/VII//XXI, diameter: 19,5-21,5mm, weight: 3,23g, axis: 6h,
mint: Siscia, 7th emission of Siscia, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 660, p-88, Alföldi 0022.0060,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

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22022 Jovian/Vot VJovian, Antioch. 363-364 AD
Obv: DN IOVIAN-VS PF AVG
pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VOT V
within wreath.
ANTB in Exergue
Mint: Antioch 18.6mm 2.8g
RIC VIII Antioch 230; Sear 19221
Blayne W

294-288 BC Demetrios PoliorketesDemetrios Poliorketes (The Besieger)
Bronze

Obverse:Macedonian shield with monogram of Demetrius at center
Reverse:BA-SI; either side of Macedonian helmet

15.17mm 3.31gm

SEAR 6774

Demetrios was son of Antigonos the one-eyedmaik

87a. George V and Queen Mary.Official Medal for the Coronation of George V & Queen Mary, 1911.
Designed by Sir Edgar Bertram MacKennel.

Obverse: GEORGE V CROWNED JUNE 22 1911 / Crowned bust of George V wearing Coronation robes; Orb at left; laurel branch below.
Reverse: QUEEN MARY JUNE 22 1911 / Crowned bust of Queen Mary; roses and a ribbon below.

12.24 gm of .925 Sterling silver; 30 mm; toned UNC.
Eimer # 1922, BHM #4022.

This medal has spent most of its life (110 + years) in the small envelope in which it was issued.
That accounts for the absolutely flawless surfaces on the medal, and the dark toning of these surfaces.
The toning is mostly dark brown, but with flashes of gold, blue, and mauve.
If you like toning on coins, this one is gorgeous.
Callimachus

Alexander IIIAlexander the great
AE 18 After 336 BC

Obverse:Head of Alexander the Great as Herakles wearing lions skin
Reverse:Bow in bow-case and club;B-A at center

17.98mm 6.31gmmaik

Alexander the Great Unit, Price 382Obverse depicts head of Heracles wearing lion skin facing right. Reverse shows a decorated bowcase above "BA" (BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY). Below the lettering is a club above a mouse facing right. Identified as Price 382. Uncertain mint, minted 325 BCE under Alexander III the Great of Macedon. Purchased from FORVM member auctions. Received December 14, 2022.Adrian H

ALFOLDI 022.002OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: H2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/S//XXI
WEIGHT 3.17g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 20mm
RIC 661
ALFOLDI 022.002
COLLECTION NO. 468Barnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.012 OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: A
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/V//XXI
WEIGHT 3.81g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH: 20mm
RIC 661 VAR. (A BUST UNLISTED)
ALFOLDI 022.012 (3 EX.)
COLLECTION NO. 1040
NOTE: SCARCE BUST TYPEBarnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.023OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/T//XXI
WEIGHT 4.00g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER 21,5mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC 661
ALFOLDI 022.023
COLLECTION NO. 882

Provenance: Jesus Vico Room Auction 147 Lot 134 (Group Lot) = Ex Giovanni Dattari CollectionBarnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.027OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/VII//XXI
WEIGHT 4.12g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21mm
RIC 661
ALFOLDI 022.27
COLLECTION NO. 517Barnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.029OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/Q//XXI
WEIGHT 3.63g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC 661
ALFOLDI 022.29
COLLECTION NO. 6Barnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.032OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/VI//XXI
WEIGHT 3.53g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21mm
RIC 661
ALFOLDI 022.32
COLLECTION NO. 317
DIVERGENT WREATH TIESBarnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.039OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: F5
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/V//XXI
WEIGHT 4.12g / AXIS: 5h / WIDTH 20-21mm
RIC 661
ALFOLDI 022.39
COLLECTION NO. 482Barnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.048OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/V//XXI
WEIGHT 3.52g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 20-21mm
RIC 661
ALFOLDI 022.48
COLLECTION NO. 603Barnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.050OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/VII//XXI
WEIGHT: 3.71g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 20mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC 661
ALFOLDI 022.050 (9 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO. 1252

Provenance: ex. M. Nabiałek collectionBarnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.053 PARMA SHIELD OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/P//XXI
WEIGHT 3.32g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 20-21mm
RIC 661 VAR. (PARMA SHIELD UNLISTED)
ALFOLDI 022.53
COLLECTION NO. 522
NOTE: EMPEROR HOLDING PARMA SHIELD (RARE)Barnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.059 OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/VII//XXI
WEIGHT 4.57 / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 21 mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC 662
ALFOLDI 022.059 (5 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO. 1325

Very rare obverse legend (IMP C PROBVS P AVG) without the usual "F"[elix] in legend!

Only the 6th specimen known to me (the other 5 are cited by Alfoldi)

Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier auction 45 lot 1595 = ex Ph. Gysen collection Barnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.059 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH PARMA SHIELD) and UNIQUE!!!OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: E1= Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and (Parma) shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/VII//XXI
WEIGHT 3.84g / AXIS: 6h
RIC 662
ALFOLDI 022.059 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH PARMA SHIELD)
COLLECTION NO. 1406

NOTE: Rare and desirable shield type (Parma) in combination with a very rare obverse legend IMP C PROBVS P AVG (without the usual F[elix] before AVG). Unlisted in ALFOLDI.

Unicum! Barnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.060OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/VII//XXI
WEIGHT 3.90g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC 660
ALFOLDI 022.60
COLLECTION NO. 492Barnaba6

ALFOLDI 022.063 PARMA SHIELDOBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/VII//XXI
WEIGHT 3.01g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21mm
RIC 660 VAR. (PARMA SHIELD UNLISTED)
ALFOLDI 022.063
COLLECTION NO. 539

Rare!

NOTE: the Emperor is holding a small, round shield (Parma shield). This type of shield is eagerly sought-after by collectors. It was struck only in the mints of Ticinum, Siscia, Serdica and Cyzicus. While this type of shield is rare on Siscia and Serdica coins it is extremely rare on Ticinum and Cyzicus coins. Barnaba6

Allectus antoninianus, Salus reverse, Londinium mintIMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Radiate, draped bust right, seen froom behind
SALVS AVG / S A / ML
Salus standing right, feeding a snake held in her arms
Londinium mint

Burnett: 77

This bust type is only seen on coins from the London mint.Laetitia

Allectus quinarius, galley (virtvs) reverse, Londinium mintIMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Radiate, cuirassed bust right
VIRTVS AVG / - - / QL
Galley sailing left, waves below
Londinium mint

Burnett: 111

On quinarii from the London mint, the obverse legend is always the standard one (IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG), the reverse legend is always VIRTVS AVG / - - / QL and there are always waves below the galley.Laetitia

Anonymous, Sardes, Lydia, AE17, ΣAPΔIANΩN, ΔYPAE17
AE
Greek Imperial: Sardes, Lydia
Anonymous
Issued: 200 - 133BC
17.00mm 6.36gr 2h
O: NO LEGEND; Unbearded head of Herakles, right, lionskin around neck; beaded border.
R: ΣAPΔI-ANΩN; Apollo, naked, standing left, holding raven and laurel branch all within a laurel wreath.
Exergue: ΔYP, obverse, behind head; TMTP, reverse left field.
Sardes, Lydia Mint
VF
GRPC Lydia 123; Forum Ancient Coins GB 29105.
Savoca Munich/Claudia Savoca 122nd Blue Auction, Lot 390.
12/26/21 5/19/22Nicholas Z

Ariobarzanes II Philopator Drachm HGC 7, 851Ariobarzanes II Philopator AR drachm

3.78g, 15.1mm, 345 degrees, Kingdom of Cappadocia. Eusebeia under Mount Argaios Mint A, Regnal year 7 or 8 (57-56 BCE)

Attribution: HGC 7, 851. Simonetta 7 or 8.

O: Diademed head of Ariobarzanes II to right.

R: BAΣIΛEΩΣ APIOBAPZANOV ΦIΛOΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ, Athena standing left, holding Nike in right hand, resting left on shield set on ground behind her; spear behind; in exergue, Z or H (?).

Ex-Artemide Kunstauctionen eLive Auction 21, lot 337, 6 Feb 2022.4 commentsRon C2

Artaxerxes II drachmSilver drachm issued by Artaxerxes II. Obverse shows Artaxerxes in profile facing left with decorated tunic, torque and crown. Geometric mark behind bust. Reverse shows a standing figure facing left holding a staff up to a fire altar. Aramaic text above the image reads "Araxsir, king, son [of] Darev, king." Issued 405/4–359/8 BCE. Received October 1, 2022. Purchased from FORVM.Adrian H

Augustus CaesarProvincial coin of Augustus. Obverse shows bust of Augustus facing right. Reverse shows two colonists driving an oxen team to the right. Likely minted at Philippi in Macedon from 27 BCE to 14 CE. Purchased via FORVM auction. Received December 7, 2022.Adrian H

Augustus RIC-471Æ As, 9.20g 28mm
Rome mint, 11-12 A.D.
Obv: IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX; Head of Augustus, Bare, L.
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII; Large SC in middle fields.
RIC 471 (C) CBN 883
Acquired from Filatelia Numismatica Centrale, Coin Shop in Rome, June 8, 2022. ($160)

This type was one of the first copper coins minted in Rome since before 4 B.C. when prior to that date, the copper coinage minted in Rome portrayed the tresviri monetales (three moneyers) on the legends of the coins. Following the return of copper coinage to Rome in A.D. 11, the moneyers names were now taken off the coin to clear up the final remnants of the Roman Republic and to show the emperor as the sole authority. This coin type would not only replace the Moneyers names on the legends of the coins with that of the emperor's titles, but it would also set the standard style for many of the copper asses of the later Julio-Claudian Dynasty. (Courtesy of DzikiZdeb)

Very Fine style and dark patinated surfacesTrajanus

Baktria. Eukratides I. Caps of the Dioskouri. Obol of Baktra. Baktria. Eukratides I. 171-145 BC. AR Obol (0.66 gm, 11.6mm, 12h) of Baktra. Diademed & draped bust of Eukratides right in Boiotian helmet adorned with bull horn & ear. / Piloi (caps) of the Dioskouri amid palm fronds. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΚΡΤΙΔ•Υ. Monogram |Δ|. EF. Bt. Herakles Numismatics, 2022. Bopearachchi Série 9C (pl.19 #60-66); HGC 12 #139; SNG ANS 9 #496-516; Sear Greek 7578; MIG 1 Type 181a. Cf. Nomos Auction 20 #277.1 commentsAnaximander

bmc413Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia

Obv: [IMP CAES MAV] ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, uncertain countermark.
Rev: TVRIORVM, Serpent entwined ovoid baetyl, palm tree to left, murex shell to right.
29 mm, 12.70 gms

BMC 413Charles M

Caracalla Denarius RIC IVa 191DCaracalla AR denarius (the divine Septimius)

2.60g, 19.1mm, 0 degrees, Rome mint, 211 CE.

Attribution: RIC IVa 191D. Cohen 86. BMCRE V 20.

O: DIVO SEVERO PIO, head bare, right.

R: CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing facing on low column or altar, head left.

1 example in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.94.

Ex-Roma Numismatics E-sale 104, lot 1022, December 15, 2022.2 commentsRon C2

Carmo (Seville) Hispania Ulterior Early 1st Century BC Bronze As Bronze as, Villaronga 24, SNG BM Spain 1588 ff., Burgos 459, F, 16.2g, 25mm,
Carmo (Seville) mint, male head right; reverse CARMO, legend between two heads of grain ; scarce!!!
Hispania is the Latin term given to the Iberian peninsula. Hispania Ulterior (Further Hispania) was a region of Hispania during the Roman Republic, roughly located in Baetica and in the Guadalquivir valley of modern Spain and extending to all of Lusitania (modern Portugal, Extremadura and a small part of Salamanca province) and Gallaecia (modern Northern Portugal and Galicia). Its capital was Corduba.Antonivs Protti

Carolingien - Eudes, frappe pour Toulouse, vers 888-898, France.Denier, argent, 1,49 g.
A/ +ODDO REX FR-C, croix.
R/ +TOLOSA.CIVI, ODDO dans le champ.
Réfs : Corpus Languedoc 2011, type L434.Gabalor

Celtic Gaul, AE12.Massalia 250-49 B.C. 2.68g - 12.3mm, Axis 2h.

Obv: [MAC] - Head of Athena right, wearing the Corinthian helmet.

Rev: Winged caduceus.

Ref: Feugère PBM-75-14; LT.2022.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli

Celtic Gaul: AE12.Massalia 250-49 B.C. 2.54g - 12mm, Axis 9h.

Obv: [MAC] - Head of Athena right, wearing the Corinthian helmet.

Rev: Winged caduceus.

Ref: Feugère PBM-75-14; LT.2022.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli

Constantine I GLORIATanit

Constantius IIConstantius II AE3. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers holding spears & shields with two standards between them, RBT in ex.3 commentsRandygeki(h2)

Corinth Stater Ex-Pozzi Collection 1688Greek (Classical). Corinth, Corinthia. AR Stater (8.54g, 21mm, 9h). 4th Cent BCE.
Obv: Pegasos flying r., Ϙ below. Rev: Head of Athena l., wearing Corinthian helmet and necklace. Γ below chin, dove in wreath to r.
Reference: Ravel 1029; Pegasi 419; BCD Corinth 110; SNG Lockett 2094; Pozzi/Boutin 1688/3756 (this coin).
Provenance: Ex Dr. S. Pozzi (1846-1918) Collection, Naville I (14 March 1921), 1688; illustrated in Boutin (1979), No. 3756; acq. by private treaty c. 1991, Glass Shoppe Coins (Tucson, AZ, Halden Birt owner but coin purchased from Tony Tumonis [?]).
Notes: Coin in hand video (LINK) ; FAC Topic 102458 ("Old Auction Catalogue Madness!") Reply 298 (LINK)1 commentsCurtis JJ

Crispus 9.02.022.5Crispus
Obv CRISPVS NOBIL C
(R, helmeted, cuir)
Rev VIRTVS EXERCIT
(Trophy standing on ground, captive seated on either side)
PLON in ex
Not in RIC LMCC 9.02.022.5(RRR)
London
2.33g, 17.3 mm x 18.6 mm
(ex Pinter Lascsik)
(Coins of London with a trophy reverse are very rare. Only one other coin is recorded with a Crispus obverse (Vienna RO 66986), and that has a FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES legend).Noviomagus

Crispus, Issue 3, Toone - (279 var.)CRISPVS_NOBCAES, Laureate, cuirassed bust left, shield on left shoulder, spear pointing forward
BEATTRA_NQLITAS, Altar
-/-//PLON
Weight
Said to have been found at Petra2 commentsAdrianus

CT 5.03.007 (same dies); RIC VI 93Maximian BI Nummus. London, c. November - December AD 307. D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / MARS VICTOR, Mars advancing right holding transverse spear and trophy. 6.19g, 25mm, 7h.

Purchased from Felicitas-Perpetua (Laurence Holbeck) on 15th November 2022.

CT Rarity: RR (one of 9 known examples).

Lee Toone has confirmed that he knows of 8 other examples of this issue for Maximian, and 4 for Constantine (5.03.006).Paulus J

Denmark. Christian VII (1766-1808) Altona Type 4C, reverse/obverse die combination A423/AO352 Denmark. Christian VII (1766-1808)

Altona Type 4C, reverse/obverse die combination A423/AO352 (uncommon = 20-50 coins); Hede 37, Schou 9-21, Sieg 2, Pedersen __, KM 616.1

1 Skilling, copper (11.693 g.). Altona mint (in Royal Holstein-Schleswig); immobilized date 1771 but minted between March 1780 and July 1781. Dies made by Johan Henrik Wolff.

11.01 g., 29.30 mm. max., 0°

Obv.: Crowned double C7 monogram.

Rev.: 1 flanked by rosettes / SKILLING / DANSKE / K • M • / 1771 • / rosette, in six lines.

Of the 54,757,104 1771-dated 1 skilling coins minted over a period of 16 years (1771-1786), an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 exist. There are 984 known die combinations. They were minted at three mints; Altona, Copenhagen and Kongsberg. Type 4 comprises 5.3% of the total.

Obverse attribution assistance courtesy of Eivind Lotsberg, of 1771skilling.com, per email communication on September5, 2022.Stkp

Denmark. Christian VII (1766-1808) Copenhagen Type 6A, reverse/obverse die combination C606/CO606 Denmark. Christian VII (1766-1808)

Copenhagen Type 6A, reverse/obverse die combination C606/CO606 (abundant = 200-500 coins); Hede 37, Schou 9-21, Sieg 2, Pedersen __, KM 616.1

1 Skilling, copper (11.693 g.). Copenhagen mint; immobilized date 1771 but probably minted during the summer of 1783. Dies made at the Copenhagen mint by Johan Ephraim Bauert.

11.70 g., 30.02 mm. max., 0°

Obv.: Crowned double C7 monogram.

Rev.: 1 flanked by rosettes / SKILLING / DANSKE / K • M • / 1771 • / rosette, in six lines.

Of the 54,757,104 1771-dated 1 skilling coins minted over a period of 16 years (1771-1786), an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 exist. There are 984 known die combinations. They were minted at three mints. Copenhagen Type 6 comprises almost 5% of the total.

Reverse attribution confirmation and obverse attribution assistance courtesy of Eivind Lotsberg, of 1771skilling.com, per email communications on October 9, 2022.Stkp

Denmark. Christian VII (1766-1808) Copenhagen Type 8C, reverse/obverse die combination C854/CO824Copenhagen Type 8C, reverse/obverse die combination C854/CO824 (uncommon = 20-50 coins); Hede 37, Schou 9-21, Sieg 2, Pedersen __, KM 616.1

1 Skilling, copper (11.693 g.). Copenhagen mint; immobilized date 1771 but Type 8 coins were minted between September/October 1783 and July 1785, with a hiatus for around nine months starting in late 1784. Dies made at the Copenhagen mint by Johan Ephraim Bauert, possibly assisted by his son, Georg Valentin Bauert, although Georg was only officially apprenticed at the Mint in May 1784.

11.58 g., 30.03 mm. max., 0°

Obv.: Crowned double C7 monogram.

Rev.: 1 flanked by rosettes / SKILLING / DANSKE / K • M • / 1771 • / rosette, in six lines.

Of the 54,757,104 1771-dated 1 skilling coins minted over a period of 16 years (1771-1786), an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 exist. There are 984 known die combinations. They were minted at three mints. Copenhagen Type 8 comprises 7.6% of the total.

Attribution assistance courtesy of Eivind Lotsberg, of 1771skilling.com, per email communications on August 28, 2022.Stkp

Denmark. Christian VII (1766-1808) Copenhagen Type 8D, reverse/obverse die combination C873/CO869 Denmark. Christian VII (1766-1808)

Copenhagen Type 8D, reverse/obverse die combination C873/CO869 (uncommon = 20-50 coins); Hede 37, Schou 9-21, Sieg 2, Pedersen __, KM 616.1

1 Skilling, copper (11.693 g.). Copenhagen mint; immobilized date 1771 but minted between September/October 1783 and July 1785, with a hiatus for around nine months starting in late 1784. Dies made at the Copenhagen mint by Johan Ephraim Bauert, possibly assisted by his son, Georg Valentin Bauert, although Georg was only officially apprenticed at the Mint in May 1784.

11.36 g., 30.11 mm. max., 0°

Obv.: Crowned double C7 monogram.

Rev.: 1 flanked by rosettes / SKILLING / DANSKE / K • M • / 1771 • / rosette, in six lines.

Of the 54,757,104 1771-dated 1 skilling coins minted over a period of 16 years (1771-1786), an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 exist. There are 982 known die combinations. They were minted at three mints. Copenhagen Type 8 comprises 7.6% of the total.

Attribution assistance courtesy of Eivind Lotsberg, of 1771skilling.com, per email communications on February 19, 2022.1 commentsStkp

EB0109 Antiochos VIII / ZeusAntiochos VIII Gryphos, Antioch, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 121-96 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right (3rd reign).
Reverse: Zeus enthroned left holding Nike and sceptre (bankers mark over Nike).
References: Newell SMA 406; Babelon 1433; Pozzi 3022.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 15.068g.EB

ErythraiTetartemorion from Erythrai. Obverse depicts a nautilus shell. Reverse shows five dots in a butterfly-shaped incuse. From ancientcoins subreddit private sale. Received October 14, 2022.Adrian H

Faustina Junior, TwinsAr Denarius

FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
draped bust right, wearing stephane

SAECVLI FELICIT
draped throne on which there are two baby boys, Commodus and his brother T. Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus

RIC 712, RSC 191, BMC 139
1 commentsarizonarobin

GetaNikopolis ad Istrum. Reverse has Serapis with polos. From eBay seller. Received June 4, 2022.Adrian H

Gordian III & Tranquillina. Pentassarion of MarcianopolisRoman Empire. Gordian III & Tranquillina 238-244 AD Æ Pentassarion (12.65 gm, 27.6mm, 6h) of Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior, 241-244 AD. Busts of Gordian right & Tranquillina left. AVT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ CЄ - TPANKVΛ / ΛЄINA. / Zeus seated left, holding patera & scepter, eagle at feet; Ǝ to left. VΠ TЄPTVΛΛIANOV MAPKIAN - OΠOΛIT / ΩN. VF Prosius Tertullianus (legatus Augusti pro praetore). Bt. Marc Breitsprecher 2022. Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 147 (3 July 2006) #2681 (part of). RPC VII.2 1450 (same dies); Varbanov 2061; AMNG I/1 (1898) #1172.Anaximander

Gordian III Tetradrachm #2. Reverse.Tetradrachm of Emperor Gordian III

obv: Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed. Seen from behind.

rev: Eagle standing facing, head left, holding wreath in beak.
Beneath, crescent above ram running left, head reverted.
10.9 Gramsrexesq

Hostilian 250-251 ADReign: Trajan Decius Persons: Hostilian (Caesar)
City: Nicaea Region: Bithynia Province: Bithynia-Pontus
Denomination: Æ (26,5 mm) Average weight: 8.04 g.
Obverse: Γ ΟΥΑΛΕΝΤ ΟCΤ ΜΕC ΚΥΙΝΤΟΝ Κ; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hostilian, r., seen from rear
Reverse: ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ; Homonoia seated l., holding patera and cornucopia
Reference: RPC IX 270, Rec 763bis
Specimens: 6Waldemar S

Illyria, ApolloniaIllyria, Apollonia 229-100 BC, Drachm

Cow standing left, looking back at a suckling calf APIΣTΩN
Double stellite pattern AΠOΛ-AI-NE-A
Ceka 243 commentsRandygeki(h2)

Imitative VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, AE 17mm, C. 340Imitative VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP,

Obv. Bust right.

Rev. Two Victories standing facing with shield Lee S

Iron Dagger #01Parthian? Early Sassanian?
Possibly from northern or northwestern Iran
c. 1st – early 4th century AD?
22.86 cm (9 1/16”)

Cf. Khorasani (Arms and Armor from Iran), Cat. 56-60 (Parthian daggers), Cat. 54-55 (Parthian swords), Cat. 61-62 (Early Sassanian swords)
Cf. Farrokh, Karamian, Kiapi, Lojandi (Graves, Crypts and Parthian Weapons Excavated from the Gravesites of Vestemin), fig. 4 (sword), figs. 8-9 (daggers)
Cf. Farrokh, Karamian, Delfan, Astaraki (Preliminary Reports of the Late Parthian or Early Sassanian Relief at Panj-e Ali, the Parthian Relief at Andika, and Examinations of Late Parthian Swords and Daggers), figs. 21-24 (swords), fig. 25 (dagger)

Description:
Blade and quillon both made of iron. Although the dagger was listed by the seller as Roman, its form closely matches daggers and swords of the late Parthian and early Sassanian periods in Iran.

Ex- German private collection, 1950’s-1970’s, then part of a USA private collection through 2022.Kamnaskires

Italy, Capua - AmphitheatreJ. B.

Julia Mamaea, RIC IV 343Silver denarius from the reign of Alexander Severus depicting his mother, Julia Mamaea. Obverse depicts a bust of Mamaea with wavy hair facing right. The text reads IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. The reverse depicts a veiled image of Juno with a scepter in her left hand and a patera above a peacock in the right hand. The text reads IVNO CONSERVATRIX. Minted in Rome in 222 CE. Purchased from FORVM. Received June 2, 2022.Adrian H

Justinian I Solidus Sear 140Justinian I AV Solidus

4.50g, 20.0mm, 195 degrees, Constantinople mint, 545-565 CE

Attribution: Sear 140. DOC 9g. MIB 7.

O: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif.

R: VICTORIA AVGGG Z, angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; star in right field, CONOB in exergue.

Ex-Roma Numismatics, E-sale 93, Lot 1377, 6 January 2022.2 commentsRon C2

Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) BI Large Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2022; DOC IV.B2; CLBC 11.2.1A) Obv: IC XC in upper field; Christ, bearded and nimbate, seated upon throne with back; holds Gospel in left hand
Rev: ΜΑΝΟVΗΛ ΠΟPΦVPΟΓЄΝ; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision and chlamys; right hand holds sword resting on ground; left hand holds globus cruciger
Quant.Geek

MARCVS ANTONIVSDenario Marco Antonio Y Octaviano.

41BC

Mint:Militar moving
Peso: 3,66
Diam: 19mm

Cr. 517/2; Syd. 1181; Sear 243.

EX - Solidus 2022. VF

Slg. Prof. Dr. Peter Robert Franke. Sellos en la mejilla en el anverso, teñidos, muy finos.

Anverso:M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M BARBAT Q P
Reverso:CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P CJose Vicente A

Marek Aurelius 161 - 180 AD aw. M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM
Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right
rew. TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak flying behind, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand
Ric 349
mint Rome , circa 175-176 AD Waldemar S

Maximillion II Hungary Maximillion II 1575 ar denaro Madona on rev.3 commentsRandygeki(h2)

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.08.07 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 20, 5.12g, 20.4mm, 210°
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate r.
rev. NIKOP[OLITW]N PROC ICTRON
Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on ribboned thyrsos and holding in
extended r. hand kantharos
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3022
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.8.7 (plate coin)
scarce, F+, patina somewhat damaged
Jochen

Mysia. Kings of Pergamon. Eumenes I AR Tetradrachm.Struck circa 263-255/50 BC (30mm, 17.02g, 2h). Westermark Group III, obv. die V.XXIV; SNG France 1606-9; SNG von Aulock 1355 (same obverse die); SNG Copenhagen 334. Obverse: Head of Philetairos right, wearing laurel wreath bound with a broad ribbon with wide hemmed borders. Reverse: Î¦IÎ›ETAIPOY in right field, Athena enthroned left, right hand resting on shield set at her feet, left elbow resting on small sphinx seated right; transverse spear in background, ivy leaf above knee, monogram on throne, bow to right. EF, toned. High relief portrait.

Ex CNG: Classical Numismatic Review XXXIX.1 Spring 2014 lot 929022.

The coinage of Pergamon under Eumenes I crystalized the design of the kingdom’s tetradrachmai for almost 100 years. It features on the obverse a realistic portrait of the eunuch Philetairos, who was initially a treasurer for the diadoch Lysimachos. He entrusted to the eunuch 6000 talents of silver (and gold) for safekeeping in Sardis. However, Philetairos switched allegiance to Seleukos shortly before the Battle of Korupedion in 281 BC, when Seleukos defeated Lysimachos. Seleukos, in turn, was assassinated roughly a year later. The newly created kingdom enjoyed autonomy from the Seleukids and the fortress city of Pergamon was built with Philetairos as its “king”, although he was never publicly crowned as such. Philetairos coined at least three different types of tetradrachmai, which were influenced by his allegiance to different rulers. First, he minted Lysimachos-type coins for his master Lysimachos. After the latter’s defeat and death he next minted coins of the Alexander-type either with the legend Alexandrou or Seleukou. Lastly, in a show of self-assurance and independence, he minted coins with the obverse portrait of Seleukos and the reverse directly copied from the earlier Lysimachos-type coin with Athena seated. However, the similarity ends there: instead of putting a dominating diadoch’s name, he boldly put his name on the coins. After his death, the administration passed on to his adopted nephew Eumenes I. The new ruler was able to liberate his realm from the dominion of the Seleukids when he revolted, at the instigation of Ptolemy II of Egypt, and rather unexpectedly, defeated Antiochos I in Sardis in 261 BC. He greatly expanded his territory and founded several cities. His coinage initiated a type which showed a highly realistic and unflattering portrait of his predecessor Philetairos and showed him as diademed, heavy-set and ostensibly obese whose face dominates the whole space of the obverse of the coin. At this point, there is no need of legitimizing current rulers by reference to Alexander. They could either put their own portraits or the likeness of the founder of a dynasty which they belong. This would eventually become the norm for most coins of third century BC Hellenistic kingdoms. The design on Eumenes’ coins would remain unchanged for the next century and would be adopted by succeeding rulers Attalos I ((241-197 BC) and Eumenes II (197-160 BC). It was estimated that it required 200 obverse dies to mint the coins during those span of time of its existence. As for any long-lived (and much copied) designs of any ancient coin (i.e. coins of Phillip II, Alexander III and Lysimachos), the various Philetairou-type coins could be assigned to a particular ruler according to symbols and monograms and level of artistry. 6 commentsJason T

Nicephorus III Botaniates Histamenon Nomisma Sear 1881Nicephorus III Botaniates AV/EL Histamenon Nomisma

3.84g, 27.0mm, 180 degrees, Constantinople mint, 1078-1081 CE

Attribution: DOC 3a. Sear 1881.

O: ⧾ NIKHΦ ΔЄC TѠ ROTANIAT, Nicephorus standing facing on foot stool, bearded, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum with X on shaft and globus cruciger. Double border.

R: Christ Pantokrator enthroned (without back) facing, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction. In left hand, book of gospels. IC-XC across upper fields. Double border.

Ex-Roma Numismatics, E-sale 96, Lot 1572, 5 May 2022. Ex-Roma Numismatics, E-sale 91, Lot 1291, 5 December 2021.Ron C2

Pertinax AR DenariusRIC IV 1a Rome, BMCRE 15, C 2, RSC 2
2.59 g, 18 mm
IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG, laureate head right
AEQVIT AVG TR P COS II, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae
R2
COA from Sear3 commentsMark Z

Petronas TowersPetronas Towers, note the skybridge at the 41st floor.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.rexesq

Philip I (RIC 50, Coin #22)RIC 50 (C), AR Antoninianus, Rome, 244-247 AD.
Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Radiated, draped bust right.
Rev: VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing left with wreath and palm.
Size: 24.0mm 4.22gmMaynardGee

PhocasFollis minted under the authority of Phocas, 607-608 CE. Bust of Phocas wearing crown with cross in left hand. Sash ornamented with Greek crosses running from left to right shoulder. Reverse: ANNO ζ, XXXX, CON ε - 40 nummi coin minted in Phocas's fifth year in the fifth workshop in Constantinople. Purchased from eBay direct sale. Received June 3, 2022.Adrian H

Pierre II de Bourbon, Duc de Bourbon (1488-1503), LiardAtelier de Trevoux
+ P[ETRVS] . DVX . BORBO . T Quatre lis avec brisure dans le champ
+ SIT NOmE . DhI . BNEDIT, Croix pattée cantonnée de trefles
1.23 gr
Ref : Divo Dombes # 22, PA # 5091, Boudeau # 1054, Monnaies XXII # 443Potator II

Principality of Antioch, TancredFrom Heritage Auctions lot. Coin #8/10. 8/9 Tancred. Received July 10, 2022.Adrian H

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