Classical Numismatics Discussion - Members' Coin Gallery
  Welcome Guest. Please login or register. Share Your Collection With Your Friends And With The World!!! A FREE Service Provided By Forum Ancient Coins No Limit To The Number Of Coins You Can Add - More Is Better!!! Is Your Coin The Best Of Type? Add It And Compete For The Title Have You Visited An Ancient Site - Please Share Your Photos!!! Use The Members' Coin Gallery As A Reference To Identify Your Coins Please Visit Our Shop And Find A Coin To Add To Your Gallery Today!!!

Member Collections | Members' Gallery Home | Login | Album list | Last uploads | Last comments | Most viewed | Top rated | My Favorites | Search
Image search results - "165,"
gaius1~0.jpg
002a17. Augustus with Gaius and Lucius CaesarsJulia Traducta, Spain. 31.4mm, 19.52 g. Obv: PERM CAES AVG, bare head left. Rev: C L CAES IVL TRAD, bare heads back to back of Caius and Lucius Caesars. Cohen 185, SGI 165, RPC 107.

NOTE: Gaius and Lucius were the grandsons of Augustus and his heirs apparent. Gaius died in 4 AD, and Lucius died in 2 AD.

A FORUM coin.
lawrence c
Sev-Alexander_IMP-C-M-AVR-SEV-ALEXAND-AVG_PAX-AETERNA-AVG_RIC-165_C-183_223-AD_Q-001_axis-6h_19mm_2,97g-s.jpg
062 Alexander Severus ( 221-222 A.D. Caesar, 222-235 A.D. Augustus), RIC IV-II 165, Rome, AR-Denarius, PAX-AETERNA-AVG, Pax standing left,062 Alexander Severus ( 221-222 A.D. Caesar, 222-235 A.D. Augustus), RIC IV-II 165, Rome, AR-Denarius, PAX-AETERNA-AVG, Pax standing left,
avers:-IMP-C-M-AVR-SEV-ALEXAND-AVG, Laureate draped bust right.
revers:-PAX-AETERNA-AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and long scepter.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 19mm, weight: 2,97g, axis: 6 h,
mint: Rome, date: 223 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-II-165, p-_C-183,
Q-001
quadrans
VIM_Treb-Gallus-AE-27_IMP-C-VIBIO-TREBON-GALL-AVG_PMSC_OL-VIM_AN-XIII_Pick-161-64_PM-05-08-05_Mus-_Q-001_axis-h_0mm_0g-s.jpg
083p Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 05-08-05, AE-Sestertius, #01083p Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 05-08-05, AE-Sestertius, #01
avers:- IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG, laureate draped bust right .
revers:- PMSC_OL-VIM, female figure (Viminacium or Provincia Moesia) standing, facing left, between bull to left and lion to right, in ex. AN XIII .
exergo: AN-XIII, diameter: 26mm, weight:10,46g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 251-252 A.D., ref: Pick-165, PM-5-08-5, Mus-,
Q-001
quadrans
VIM_Treb-Gallus-AE-27_IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG_PMSC_OL-VIM_AN-XIII_Pick-165_PM-5-12-1_Mus-56_Q-001_h_27mm_10,46g-s.jpg
083p Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 05-12-01, AE-Sestertius, #01083p Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 05-12-01, AE-Sestertius, #01
avers:- IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG, laureate draped bust right .
revers:- PMSC_OL-VIM, female figure (Viminacium or Provincia Moesia) standing, facing left, between bull to left and lion to right, in ex. AN XIII .
exergo: AN-XIII, diameter: 26mm, weight:10,46g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 251-252 A.D., ref: Pick-165, PM-5-12-1, Mus-56,
Q-001
quadrans
Gallus-Q-001_h_mm_g-s.jpg
083p Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 05-20-01, AE-Sestertius, #01083p Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 05-20-01, AE-Sestertius, #01
avers:- IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG, laureate draped bust right .
revers:- PMSC_OL-VIM, female figure (Viminacium or Provincia Moesia) standing, facing left, between bull to left and lion to right, in ex. AN XIV.
exergo: AN-XIV, diameter: mm, weight:g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 252-253 A.D., ref: Pick-165, PM-5-20-01, Mus-56,
Q-001
quadrans
Gallienus_AE-Ant_IMP-GALLIENVS-AVG_APOLLINI-CONS-AVG_Gryphon_Delta_RIC-_Gbl-718z_Rome_253-268-AD_Q-001_6h_17,5-19mm_1,90g-s.jpg
090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Rome, RIC V-I 165, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//Δ, APOLLINI CONS AVG, Gryphon walking left, #1090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Rome, RIC V-I 165, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//Δ, APOLLINI CONS AVG, Gryphon walking left, #1
avers: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right.
reverse: APOLLINI CONS AVG, Gryphon walking left.
exergue: -/-//Δ, diameter: 17,5-19mm, weight: 1,90g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 267-268 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 165, p-, Göbl-718z,
Q-001
quadrans
105_Quintillus_AE-Ant_IMP-CM-AVR-CL-QVINTILLVS_AVG_FORTVNA_REDVX_Z-right_RIC-20_C-_Rome_270-AD__Q-001_6h_17,5-19,0mm_2,88g-s.jpg
105 Quintillus (270 A.D.), T-1165, RIC V-I 020, Rome, AE-Antoninianus, FORTVNA REDVX, -/Z//--, Bust-D1, Fortuna standing left, #1105 Quintillus (270 A.D.), T-1165, RIC V-I 020, Rome, AE-Antoninianus, FORTVNA REDVX, -/Z//--, Bust-D1, Fortuna standing left, #1
avers: IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum (D1).
reverse: FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna standing left holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae, Z in right field. (7th officina). (Fortuna 2).
exergue: -/Z//--, diameter: 17,5-19,0mm, weight: 2,88g, axis:6h,
mint: Rome, off-7, iss-1, date: 270 A.D., ref: RIC-20, RIC-V-I-Temp-1165, Cohen 32; Sear 11441.
Q-001
2 commentsquadrans
Probus_AE-Ant_IMP-PRO-BVS-AVG_A-DVENT-V-S-PROBI-AVG_R-star-delta_Bust-F_RIC-165-p-35_Rome-3rd-em_278-AD_Q-001_5h_23,5mm_4,07g-s.jpg
112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 165, Rome, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-F, -/-//R*Δ, Emperor riding left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 165, Rome, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-F, -/-//R*Δ, Emperor riding left, #1
avers:- IMP-PRO-BVS-AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right.(F)
revers:- A-DVENT-V-S-PROBI-AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive.
exerg: -/-//R*Δ, diameter: 23,5mm, weight: 4,07g, axes: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 278 A.D., 3rd. emission, ref: RIC-V-II 165, p-35,
Q-001
quadrans
WILLIAM_I_THE_LION.JPG
1169 - 1214, William I "the lion", AR Penny, Struck 1205 - 1230 at Perth or Edinburgh, ScotlandObverse: + LE REI WILAM•: Head of William I facing left, wearing crown of pellets, sceptre to left, within inner circle of pellets. All surrounded by outer circle of pellets. Cross potent in legend.
Reverse: + hVE WALTER: Voided short cross, six pointed star in each angle, within inner circle of pellets. All surrounded by outer circle of pellets. Cross potent in legend. (No mint name on coin. Moneyers: Hue (cognate with the modern English name of Hugh) and Walter, the Edinburgh and Perth moneyers working jointly)
Short cross, phase B. Late William I and posthumous issue struck c.1205 to c.1230.
Diameter: 21mm | Weight: 1.3gm | Die Axis: 6h
SPINK: 5029

William I was crowned on 24th December 1165, he came to the throne when his elder brother Malcolm IV died at the age of 24 on 9th December 1165.
Early in his reign William attempted to regain control of Northumbria which had been lost, in 1157 during the reign of Malcolm IV, to the Anglo-Normans under Henry II. He thereby lent support to the English barons who rebelled against Henry II in 1173. In 1174 however, while actively assisting the rebels at the Battle of Alnwick, William was captured by Henry's forces and taken to Falaise in Normandy. He was forced, under the terms of the Treaty of Falaise which he signed in December, to do homage for the whole of Scotland and also to hand over the castles of Roxburgh, Berwick and Edinburgh. Edinburgh, however, was later returned to him as part of the dowry of Ermengarde, a cousin of Henry II, whom William married in 1186.
The Treaty of Falaise remained in force for the next fifteen years until the new English King Richard the Lionheart, needing money for the Third Crusade, agreed to terminate it in return for 10,000 marks. William also attempted to purchase Northumbria from Richard, however his offer of 15,000 marks was rejected due to him wanting all the castles within the lands, something Richard was not willing to concede.
Relations between Scotland and England remained tense during the first decade of the 13th century and in August 1209 King John decided to exploit the weakening leadership of the ageing Scottish monarch by marching a large army to Norham on the south side of the River Tweed. William bought John off with the promise of a large sum of money, and later, in 1212, he agreed to his only surviving son Alexander, marrying John's eldest daughter, Joan.
William I died in Stirling in 1214 and lies buried in Arbroath Abbey, which he is credited with founding in 1178. He was succeeded by his son, who reigned as Alexander II.
William I was not known as "the Lion" during his own lifetime, the title was attached to him because of his flag or standard, a red lion rampant on a yellow background which went on to become the Royal Banner of Scotland which is still used today.
William I died in 1214 but although Alexander II was 16 years old when he came to the throne, it would appear that he continued his father's issues for some 15 years and struck no coins in his own name until around 1230.

*Alex
Andras_II_,_(1205-1235_AD),_AR-Denar,_H-215,_C1-179,_U-165,_Q-001,_2h,_17mm,_0,84g-s.jpg
21.04. András II., (Andreas II.), King of Hungary, (1205-1235 A.D.), CÁC III. 21.04.1.1./a1.3./04., H-215, CNH I.-179, U-165, AR-Denarius, #0121.04. András II., (Andreas II.), King of Hungary, (1205-1235 A.D.), CÁC III. 21.04.1.1./a1.3./04., H-215, CNH I.-179, U-165, AR-Denarius, #01
avers: Trellised rectangle between two columns, patriarchal cross between two circles, amongst six dots between the columns, the border of dots.
reverse: Patriarchal cross, between two circles, amongst six dots, line border.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0 mm, weight: 0,84 g, axis: 2h,
mint: Esztergom , date: A.D., ref: Huszár-215, CNH I.-179, Unger-165,
CÁC III. 21.04.1.1./a1.3./04.,
Q-001
3 commentsquadrans
akragas~2.jpg
425-406 B.C. Æ Hemilitra; Eagle right with hare; Crab with leaf & shrimpSICILY. Akragas. Circa 425-406 B.C. Æ Hemilitra (29mm - 20.04 g). Eagle standing right on hare / Crab; leaf between claws, shrimp (crayfish) below, six pellets around. SNG ANS -; Calciati I pg. 165, 11. Fine, brown patina, spot of green and red encrustation on the reverse. Ex VauctionsPodiceps
RIC_151_Doble_Antoniniano_Aureliano.jpg
96-09 - AURELIANO (270 - 275 D.C.)AE Antoniniano (Cospel recortado perimetralmente ó acuñado en cospel de denario) 18 mm 1.4 gr.

Anv: "IM[P C AVREL]IANVS AVG" - Busto radiado y con coraza, viendo a derecha.
Rev: "ORIE[NS AVG]" – Sol radiado desnudo con su manto sobre el hombro izquierdo, caminando hacia la izquierda, levantando su brazo derecho extendido y sosteniendo un globo en la mano izquierda. A ambos lados dos prisioneros sentados y con sus manos atadas. El sol apoya su pié derecho en las ataduras del prisionero ubicado a su derecha. "QXXT" en exergo.

Acuñada 2da. Emisión Jun/Sept. 274 D.C.
Ceca: Ticinum (Off. 4ta.) - Pavia Italia

Referencias: RIC Va #151 (C) P.281, RIC2 Temp.#1535, Cohen VI #153 P.191, Göbl#72 a4, La Venera. 5065/5165, DVM #14 var.P.257, BNC #597/9, Hunter #62
mdelvalle
Alaisa.JPG
Alaisa, Sicilycirca 340 BC
AE22 (22mm, 9.06g)
O: Griffin springing left.
R: Horse prancing left; [KAINON] in ex.(?)
HGC 2, 509 (as Kainon); SNG ANS 1169; Hunter 165,1; Sear 1048; BMC 2 29,6
ex Jack H. Beymer

My first ancient coin.
Enodia
Gallienus APOLLINI CONS AVG RIC 165.jpg
APOLLINI CONS AVG RIC V/1 165Ant, 21mm, 1.95g.

Obverse: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head R.

Reverse: APOLLINI CONS AVG, gryphon standing L.

Delta in exe.

RIC V/1 165, Common.
Robert_Brenchley
Capture_00016.JPG
Apollonia Pontica450 – 425 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.28 gm, 14 mm
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with straight vertical hair with wavy bangs
Obv.: Anchor; A to left, crayfish to right
Topalov Apollonia p. 588, 44
Sear p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or right - Full-Face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
1 commentsJaimelai
Capture_00174_white.JPG
Apollonia Pontica450 – 424 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.26 gm, 14.5 mm
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with
beaded hair in tuffs, surrounded by thin snakes
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type 1. C. Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: Late Issues (450-424 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.

Description from Topalov Apollonia 2007
3 commentsJaimelai
Capture_00003_(2).JPG
Apollonia Pontica450 – 425 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.32 gm, 13.5 mm
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with
beaded hair, surrounded by thin snakes
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor, a crab as an additional symbol on the left, A on the right - Gorgon's Head" Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
4 commentsJaimelai
007~0.JPG
Apollonia Pontica450 – 425 B.C.
Silver Drachm
3.14 gm, 15 mm
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with wild hair and snakes
Obv.: Anchor; A to right, crayfish to left.
Topalov Apollonia p. 588, 44
Sear Vol. 1, p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or right - Full-Face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
1 commentsJaimelai
174.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 42 - Silver Drachm 450 – 424 B.C.
3.26 gm, 14.5 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with beaded hair in tuffs, surrounded by thin snakes
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type: Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: Late Issues (450-424 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.

Description from Topalov Apollonia 2007
1 commentsJaimelai
3.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 42 - Silver Drachm 450 – 425 B.C.
3.32 gm, 13.5 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with beaded hair, surrounded by thin snakes
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor, a crab as an additional symbol on the left, A on the right - Gorgon's Head" Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
1 commentsJaimelai
AP42_33.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 42 - Silver Drachm450 – 425 B.C.
3.28 gm, 15 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with beaded hair, surrounded by snakes
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor, a crab as an additional symbol on the left, A on the right - Gorgon's Head" Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Jaimelai
AP_25.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 42 - Silver Drachm 450 – 424 B.C.
3.19 gm, 15.3 mm
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with beaded hair in tuffs, surrounded by thin snakes
Topalov Apollonia p. 586, 42 (corrected)
Sear p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type: Upright Anchor - Gorgon's Head: Late Issues (450-424 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and curved stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left between the fluke and the stock and the letter “A” right.
Rev.: Full-face Gordon's head in the archaic Ionian style with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Instead of hair there are snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.

Description from Topalov Apollonia 2007
Jaimelai
Capture_00003b.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 44 - Silver Drachm450 – 425 B.C.
3.26 gm, 13-14 mm
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with hair in tufts
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Topalov Apollonia p. 588, 44
Sear p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor, a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or on the right - Full-face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and toungue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Jaimelai
7.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 44 - Silver Drachm 450 – 425 B.C.
3.14 gm, 15 mm
Obv.: Anchor; A to right, crayfish to left.
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with wild hair and snakes
Topalov Apollonia p. 588, 44
Sear Vol. 1, p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or right - Full-Face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and
the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Jaimelai
016~4.JPG
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 44 - Siver Drachm450 – 425 B.C.
3.17 g., 13-15 mm.
Rev: Archaic Ionian Gorgon head facing with wavy hair parted in middle
Obv.: Anchor; crayfish to left, A to right
Topalov Apollonia p. 588, 44
Sear p. 165, 1655

Topalov Type: "Upright Anchor a crab as an additional symbol and the letter A on the left or right - Full-Face Gorgon's Head" Last Late Issues (450-425 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with large flukes and solid stock. An additional symbol of a crab viewed from above left and the letter A right (or visa versa) between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Full-face of a noble Gorgon's head with a low narrow forehead, projecting eyebrows and eyes, a short flat nose, abnormaly open mouth, long teeth and tongue. Human hair mixed with snakes with thin bodies. The image in a concave circle.
Jaimelai
AP_half_c.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol410 - 323 B.C.
0.87 gm, 9.5 mm
Obv.: Laurate head of Apollo
Rev.: Anchor, A to left, crayfish to right
Topalov Apollonia p.596, 56
Sear p. 165, 1657
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

From Topalov Apollonia 2007: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.) Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair. Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock.
Jaimelai
AP_half_b.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol410 - 323 B.C.
1.25 gm, 11 mm
Obv.: Laurate head of Apollo
Rev.: Anchor, A and magistrate initials to left, crayfish to right
Topalov Apollonia p. 393, 1-3; p.596, 56
Sear p. 165, 1657
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

From Topalov Apollonia 2007: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.)
Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair.
Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock.
Jaimelai
AP_half_d.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol410-323 B.C.
1.15 gm, 10.5 mm
Obv.: Laurate head of Apollo
Rev.: Anchor, A and magistrate's initials to left, crayfish to right
Topalov Apollonia p.596, 56
Sear p. 165, 1657
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

Topalov Type: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.)
Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair.
Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock.
3 commentsJaimelai
Capture_00009.JPG
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol410/404 - 341/323 B.C.
1.26 gm, 11 mm
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo facing
Rev.: Anchor, A to left, crayfish to right,
A Π (magistrate's initials) to left
Topalov Apollonia p.387, 2, p.596, 56;
Sear p.165, 1657;
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

Topalov Type: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" Silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.)
Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair.
Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock.
Jaimelai
Capture_00010.JPG
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol410/404 – 341/323 B.C.
1.31 gm, 10.6 mm
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo facing
Rev.: Anchor, A to left, crayfish to right,
ΣΩ (magistrate's initials) to left
Topalov Apollonia p.393, 1-3; p.596, 56;
Sear p. 165, 1657;
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

Topalov Type: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.)
Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair.
Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock.
Jaimelai
072~2.JPG
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol 410/404 – 341/323 B.C.
1.31 gm, 10.6 mm
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo facing
Rev.: Anchor, A to left, crayfish to right, ΣΩ (magistrate's initials) to left
Topalov Apollonia p.393, 1-3; p.596, 56;
Sear p. 165, 1657;
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

Topalov Type: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.)
Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair.
Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock
Jaimelai
006_(2).JPG
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol 410/404 – 341/323 B.C.
1.34 gm, 11.56 mm
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo facing
Rev.: Anchor, A to left, crayfish to right, ΣΩ (magistrate's initials) to left
Topalov Apollonia p.393, 1-3; p.596, 56;
Sear p. 165, 1657;
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

Topalov Type: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.)
Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair.
Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock
Jaimelai
ap2_50.JPG
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol410/404 – 341/323 B.C.
1.25 gm, 10 mm
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo facing
Rev.: Anchor, A to left, crayfish to right, ΣΩ (magistrate's initials) to left
Topalov Apollonia p.393, 1-3; p.596, 56;
Sear p. 165, 1657;
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

Topalov Type: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.)
Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair.
Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock.
Jaimelai
apollo_50.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol410/404 – 341/323 B.C.
1.25 gm, 11 mm
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo facing
Rev.: Anchor, A to left, crayfish to right, ΣΩ (magistrate's initials) to left
Topalov Apollonia p.393, 1-3; p.596, 56;
Sear p. 165, 1657; HGC 1315;
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15;
SNG Black Sea 175

Topalov Type: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.)
Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair.
Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock
Jaimelai
IMG_2238.JPG
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol - very worn410 - 323 B.C.
0.59 gm, 8.78 mm
Obv.: Head of Apollo (or Medusa)
Rev.: Anchor, A to left, crayfish to right
Topalov Apollonia p.596, 56
Sear p.165, 1657
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

From Topalov Apollonia 2007: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.) Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair. Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock.
Jaimelai
a02~0.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 56 - Silver Diobol Fouree410/404 - 341/323 B.C.
0.85 gm, 10.5 mm
Obv.: Laurate head of Apollo
Rev.: Anchor, A to left, crayfish to right
Topalov Apollonia p.596, 56
Sear p. 165, 1657, B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

Topalov Type: "Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" Silver diobol (410/404 – 341/323 B.C.)
Obv.: Full-face laureate Apollo with short hair.
Rev.: Magistrates' initials around the images. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side between flukes and the stock
Jaimelai
Capture_00064.JPG
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 57 - Silver Diobol - Thracian Imitation410-323 B.C.
0.88 gm, 10.5 mm
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo facing
Rev.: Anchor,
A to left, crayfish to right
Topalov Apollonia p.596, 57;
Sear p.165, 1657 (sim.);
B.M.C. 15 (Mysia) p.9, 15

From Topalov Apollonia 2007: "Probable Thracian Imitation of Full-Face Apollo's Head - Upright Anchor" Silver diobol
(410/404 – 341/323 B.C.)
Obv.: Stylized image of full-face Apollo's head.
Rev.: Stylized image of an upright anchor, symbol of a crab and the letter A .
Jaimelai
a15.jpg
Apollonia Pontica Topalov 63 - Bronze Tetrachalk; Topalov 73 - with solar symbol countermark350 B.C.
3.95 gm, 16.5-19 mm.
Obv.: Apollo seated left on omphalos, right hand resting on bow, left on omphalos
Round solar symbol countermark over Apollo's left hand
Rev.: Anchor; A and A[KOYΣY/]ΛEΩΣ (magistrate's name partially flattened by countermark blow on opposite side) to left, crayfish to right
Topalov Apollonia p.414, 1; p.600, 63
D. Sear, Greek coins and their values, Vol. 1, p. 165, 1658,
BMC Mysia Apollonia ad Rhyndacum, p. 10, 17 var (magistrate)

Topalov Type: "Apollo sitting on the Omphalos – Upright Anchor" Bronze Tetrachalk (about 350 B.C.)
Obv.: Apollo sitting on the omphalos, holding a bow in his right hand, his left hand hanging downwards or resting on the omphalos. Round solar symbol countermark over Apollo's left hand (second half of the 3rd c. B.C.)
Rev.: Magistrates' initials or names on the left or on the right. Upright anchor with thick flukes and a rectangular stock. The letter A on one side and the additional symbol of a crab viewed from above on the other side betwee flukes and the stock.
1 commentsJaimelai
Augustus_05.jpg
Asia Minor, Phrygia, Laodicea, Augustus, Staff entwined with serpentAugustus
Phrygia, Laodicea
Zeuxis Philalethes, magistrate.
Obv.: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, Bare head of Augustus right; lituus in front.
Rev: ZEYΞΙΣ / ΘΙΛΑΛΗΘΗΣ / ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ, Staff entwined with serpent.
Æ, 3.49g, 16-17mm
Ref.: RPC 2895
Ex Lanz Numismatik
Ex Gorny&Mosch Auction 165, Lot 1552
Ex Moruzzi Limited, London
shanxi
justinian_follis_circle_k.jpg
BYZANTINE EMPIRE - JustinianBYZANTINE EMPIRE - Justinian (AD 527-565) AE ½ FOLLIS (20 Nummi) Obv: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVC - facing bust of Justinian Rev: K with ANNO left, CROSS above and XXX (xxx=30 or AD 557) on the right. Exe: "gamma" or 3rd officina Constantinople mint: AD 557 = SEAR BCV (1987), #165, page 61-62 , 8.03 g.
dpaul7
Caracalla_Moneta_RIC_224.JPG
Caracalla Moneta RIC 224Caracalla, Denarius, Rome, 213 AD, 2.96g, RIC 4a pg 244 224, RSC 165, Sear'88 #1925
OBV: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right
REV: MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left, holding scales & cornucopiae
SRukke
33881q00.jpg
Caracalla Moneta Silver DenariusSilver denarius, RIC IV 224, RSC III 165, EF, Rome mint, weight 3.030g, maximum diameter 18.0mm, die axis 180o, 210 - 213 A.D.; obverse ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right; reverse MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left, scales in right, cornucopia in left5 commentsTiberiusjulius
Marc_Anthony_Caesar.jpg
Cr. 488/1, Mark Antony and Julius Caesar Marcus Antonius
AR-Denar, ca. 43 v.C.
mint in Gallia
Obv: M ANTON IMP Head of Marcus Antonius r., lituus behind
Rev: CAESAR DIC Laureate head of Julius Caesar r., jug behind
Ag, 3.81g, 18mm
Ref: Cr.: 488/1, Sydenham: 1165, Sear 118
shanxi
00368.jpg
Crispus (RIC 165, Coin #368)RIC 165, AE3, Siscia, 320-321 AD.
Obv: IVL CRISPVS NOB C Laureate head right.
Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM (delta SIS star) VOT X within laurel wreath.
Size: 19.0mm 2.94gm
MaynardGee
00662.jpg
Crispus (RIC 165, Coin #662)RIC 165 (R1), AE3, Siscia, 320 AD.
OBV: IVL CRISPVS NOB C; Laureate head right.
REV: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM (ASIS star); VOT/dot/X in wreath.
SIZE: 19.0mm 2.46g
MaynardGee
EB0649_scaled.JPG
EB0649 Gallienus / HomoniaGallienus 253-268, billon tetradrachm of Alexandria, year 15 = 267-268.
Obverse: AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CEB, Laureate cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Homonia standing facing, head left. Holding double cornucopiae right, raised hand left. Palm in lower right field, regnal year LIЄ in lower left.
References: Emmett 3816(15), Milne 4165, Dattari 5247.
Diameter: 21.5mm Weight: 8.945g
EB
Faustina_II_44~0.jpg
Egypt, Alexandria, AD 164/165, Faustina II, Aphrodite Faustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦAVCTINA CEBACTH, draped bust right
Rev.: L Є = year 5 (AD 164/165 ), Aphrodite standing left, holding helm and shield set on column on which is inscribed ΔV/NA/MIC,
Billon, 13.55g, 23mm
Ref.: Geißen 2113, Dattari 3606
shanxi
Lucius_Verus_03.jpg
Egypt, Alexandria, AD 164/165, Lucius Verus, ArmeniaLucius Verus
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: Λ AYPHΛIOC OYHPOC CEB, laureate head right
Rev.: APMENIA, Trophy of arms, at base of which Armenian captive seated right, head left, wearing pointed cap, hands tied behind back, L - E = year 5 (164/165).
Billon, 13.88g, 21,8mm
Ref.: RPC IV.4, 14502 (temporary)
2 commentsshanxi
RIC_Gallienus_RIC-V_(S)_165_griffin.jpg
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268 A.D.)SRCV 10180 var. (obv. legend), RIC V S-165, Göbl 718z, Van Meter 19/5 var. (obv. legend)

BI Antoninianus, 3.09 g., 20.35 mm. max., 180°

Rome mint, fourth officina, struck during solo reign (260-268 A.D.), in 267-268 A.D.

Obv: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right.

Rev: APOLLINI CONS AVG, griffon standing left. Δ in exergue.

Issued in 267-268 A.D. to commemorate vows to Apollo invoking his protection against the revolt of Aureolus. The griffon is a mythical beast consisting of the ith the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The griffon pulled the chariot of Apollo.

RIC rarity C.
Stkp
414_Gallienus_antelope.jpg
Gallienus - AE antoninianusRome
267 AD
10th emission
radiate head right
GALLIENVS AVG
antelope walking left
DIANAE CONS AVG
Γ
Göbl MIR 716b(2), RIC V S181, RSC IV 165, SRCV III 10200
2,67g 21mm
ex Jiří Militký
J. B.
Gallienus_Gryphon_opt.jpg
GALLIENUS Antoninianus, RIC 165, GryphonOBV: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right
REV: APPOLINI CONS AVG, gryphon walking left, Delta in ex.


Minted at Rome, Sole Reign, 267-268 AD
1 commentsLegatus
GALLIEN-17-ROMAN.jpg
Gallienus, RIC V(1)-181.K RomeBillon Antoninianus
Rome mint, 267-268 A.D.
20mm, 2.79g
RIC V(1)-181, RSCv.4-165, RCV.v3-10200

Obverse:
GALLIENVS AVG
Radiate head right

Reverse:
DIANAE CONS AVG
XII in exergue
Antelope walking left.
Will J
GALLIEN-14-ROMAN.jpg
Gallienus, RIC V(1)-181.K RomeBillon Antoninianus
Rome mint, 267-268 A.D.
19mm, 3.21g
RIC V(1)-181, RSCv.4-165, RCVv.3-10200

Obverse:
GALLIENVS AVG
Radiate head right.

Reverse:
DIANAE CONS AVG
Γ in exergue
Antelope walking left.
Will J
86299p00.jpg
GREEK, Mytilene, Lesbos, c. 377 - 326 B.C.SH86299. Electrum hekte, Bodenstedt 100A; SNG Cop 317; SNGvA 1715; BMC Lesbos p. 165, 87; Boston MFA 1720; HGC 6 1026 (S), VF, attractive style, light scratches, weight 2.557 g, maximum diameter 10.6 mm, die axis 0o, Mytilene mint, c. 377 - 326 B.C.; obverse laureate head of Apollo right; reverse head of Artemis right, hair in sphendone, small coiled snake lower left, all within linear frame and incuse square; scarceJoe Sermarini
F2E7494B-620E-40B1-9891-BAC98D5E162B.jpeg
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 1992
Pharsalos
Umayyad-governors-baysan-fals-reshoot~0.jpg
Islamic Empire, Umayyad, Palestine, Anonymous (738+ AD, 120+ AH), AE Fals, Baysan mintIslamic Empire, Umayyad, Palestine, Anonymous (738+ AD, 120+ AH), AE Fals, Baysan mint

Obverse: محمد رسول الله ← MHMD RSWL ALLH - Muhamad Rasul Allah , Arabic text surrounding fish pointing left, within looped square, all within linear circle border. "Muhamad is the messenger of Allah."


Reverse: لا إله إلا الله وحده ← LAA ILH ILAA ALLH WHDH - Laa ilah ilaa Allah Wahdah , Arabic text on three lines, within looped square, all within linear circle border. "There is no God but Allah alone."

Reference: Album 165, SNAT 4a #274-276

Ex: Charachmoba Gym
Gil-galad
jd.jpg
Julia Domna: PIETAS AVGGJulia Domna, Silver denarius, Rome AD 204. Rev PIETAS AVGG, Cohen 150. Obv: IVLIA AVGVSTA. Rev: PIETAS AVGG. Pietas sacrificing at altar. RIC 572. BMCRE 165, 62. RSC 150. CSS 660, Sear RCV II: 6600. Podiceps
byz.jpg
Justinian I, Bronze half follis. large K4 April 527 - 14 November 565 A.D. Bronze half follis, SBCV 165, VF, 2nd officina, Constantinople mint, 9.729g, 31.7mm, 180°, 543 - 544 A.D.; obverse D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, globus cruciger in right, shield in left, cross right; reverse large K, cross above, ANNO left, XVII right.ancientone
eeeeeeeeeeeeekz_050.jpg
Justinian I, Half Follis, large K, Constantinople, 527-565 ADSB 165, DOC 62
5.4g / 22mm _300
Antonivs Protti
lastigi.jpg
Lastigi AE 20Lastigi, Spain, 2nd Century B.C. Bronze AE 20, SNG Cop 165, F, 3.486g, 18.5mm, 180o, obverse helmeted bust right; reverse, LAS within wreath; rare. ex FORVMPodiceps
490082.jpg
Lucius Verus Denarius - Apparent Hybrid [Not in RIC]Lucius Verus Denarius - Apparent Hybrid [Not in RIC]
The obverse legend dates this to c.Dec 164-c.Aug 165,
whilst the reverse places this at c.Summer 166-Dec 166.
No such coin is listed in RIC, but the obverse concords
with RIC 528-537, and the reverse with RIC 561-567.
An unusual hybrid variant, perhaps unofficial.
OldMoney
Lydia_Nakrasa_HeraklesSnake_AE17_2_63g.jpg
Lydia, Nakrasa, Herakles / Snake around omphalos, AE17AE17, 2.63g
obv: EΠI CTPA APTEMIΔOROV; bearded head of Herakles right
rev: NAKPACITΩN; Snake right, curled around omphalos

BMC Lydia, p. 165, 6; Lindgren 490
areich
VIM_Treb-Gallus-AE-27_IMP-C-VIBIO-TREBON-GALL-AVG_PMSC_OL-VIM_AN-XIII_Pick-161_PM-05-08-05_Mus-_Q-001_axis-h_0mm_0g-s.jpg
Moesia, Viminacium, 083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), PM 05-08-05, -/-//AN XIII, AE-Sestertius, #01Moesia, Viminacium, 083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), PM 05-08-05, -/-//AN XIII, AE-Sestertius, #01
avers:- IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG, laureate draped bust right .
revers:- PMSC_OL-VIM, female figure (Viminacium or Provincia Moesia) standing, facing left, between bull to left and lion to right, in ex. AN XIII .
exergo: -/-//AN XIII, diameter: 26mm, weight:10,46g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 251-252 A.D., ref: Pick-165, PM-5-08-5, Mus-,
Q-001
quadrans
VIM_Treb-Gallus-AE-27_IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG_PMSC_OL-VIM_AN-XIII_Pick-165_PM-5-12-1_Mus-56_Q-001_axis-h_27mm_10,46g-s.jpg
Moesia, Viminacium, 083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), PM 05-12-01, -/-//AN XIII, AE-Sestertius, #01Moesia, Viminacium, 083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), PM 05-12-01, -/-//AN XIII, AE-Sestertius, #01
avers:- IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG, laureate draped bust right .
revers:- PMSC_OL-VIM, female figure (Viminacium or Provincia Moesia) standing, facing left, between bull to left and lion to right, in ex. AN XIII .
exergo: -/-//AN XIII, diameter: 26mm, weight:10,46g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 251-252 A.D., ref: Pick-165, PM-5-12-1, Mus-56,
Q-001
1 commentsquadrans
Gallus-IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG_P-168_PM-05-20-01_Q-001-s.jpg
Moesia, Viminacium, 083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), PM 05-20-01, -/-//AN XIV, AE-Sestertius, #01Moesia, Viminacium, 083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), PM 05-20-01, -/-//AN XIV, AE-Sestertius, #01
avers:- IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG, laureate draped bust right .
revers:- PMSC_OL-VIM, female figure (Viminacium or Provincia Moesia) standing, facing left, between bull to left and lion to right, in ex. AN XIV.
exergo: -/-//AN XIV, diameter: mm, weight:g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 252-253 A.D., ref: Pick-165, PM-5-20-01, Mus-56,
Q-001
quadrans
Nero_billion_tetradrachm.JPG
Nero, tetradrachm, eagle, year 11Size/Weight: 24mm, 13.55g
Obverse: NERW KLAV KAIC CEB GER; radiate bust with aegis right
Reverse: AY - TO - KPA / L IA (year 11); eagle with closed wings and palm frond to left. Milne 228, Köln 163, RPC 5283, BMCGr 165, Sear RCV I: 2003. ex areich, photo credit areich.

Podiceps
IMGP4070Pak2combo~0.jpg
Pakoros II, 77/78 - 105 ADAR diobol, 1,27gr, 14mm; Sellwood Num. Chron. 1989, pp. 164, 165, Type 8, Shore 402/403, Sunrise 436 (Pakoros I, 78-120 AD); Sinisi -;
mint: probably in Persis; axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/tiara and 3-layer diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons; 1 row of dots over the crest of the headgear, 7 hooks on top of the tiara; mustache, long pointed beard; 3 or 4 layer necklace; dotted border 7 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on legless throne, w/bow in outstretched hand and monogram below; degenerate legend mainly of letters H and Λ;
Schatz
IMGP4070Pak2combo.jpg
Pakoros II., 77/78 - 105 ADAR diobol, 1,27gr, 14mm; Sellwood Num. Chron. 1989, pp. 164, 165, Type 8, Shore 402/403, Sunrise 436 (Pakoros I, 78-120 AD); Sinisi -;
mint: probably in Persis; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 3-layer diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons; 1 row of dots over the crest of the headgear, 7 hooks on top of the tiara; mustache, long pointed beard; 3 or 4 layer necklace; dotted border 7 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on legless throne, w/bow in outstretched hand and monogram below; degenerate legend mainly of letters H and Λ;

ex: B. Peus Auktion 404/405 (11/11), multiple coin lot.
Schatz
IMGP4072Pak2combo.jpg
Pakoros II., 77/78 - 105 ADAR diobol, 1,12gr, 12mm; Sellwood Num. Chron. 1989, pp. 164, 165, Type 8, Shore 402/403, Sunrise 436 (Pakoros I, 78-120 AD); Sinisi -;
mint: probably Persis; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 3-layer diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons; 1 row of dots over the crest of the headgear, 6 hooks on top of the tiara; mustache, long pointed beard; 2 visible layers of the necklace; dotted border 11 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on legless throne, w/bow in outstretched hand and monogram below; degenerate legend mainly of letters H and Λ;

ex: G. Clark, VA.
Schatz
Vol2obcombo1.jpg
Parthia, Vologases II., 76/77 - 79 ADAR diobol, 1,26gr, 11,8mm; Sellwood Num. Chron. 1989, pp. 164, 165, plate 42, Type 3, Shore 390 (this coin), Sunrise-; Sinisi -;
mint: probably Persis; axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/tiara(?) and diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons, all w/dotted line in between; 1 row of dots over the crest of the headgear beginning w/1 oversized dot, 1 row of medium-sized dots above and 1 below the crest, mustache, long beard; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border (row of dots between 2 lines); dotted border 13:30 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in outstretched hand; degenerate circular legend of rounded letters;

in: Fred B. Shore, Parthian Coins & History, CNG 1993, p.150, #390.
Schatz
Persian_Empire,_Achaemenid_Kings,_c__420_-_350_B_C_.jpg
PARTHIA/PERSIA, Achaemenid Kings, c. 420 - 350 B.C. Lydia, Sardes mint. Persian Empire, Achaemenid Kings, c. 420 - 350 B.C. Lydia, Sardes mint. AR siglos, 5.511 g, 14.2 mm, near VF. Obv: bearded Great King kneeling right, dagger drawn back in right, bow in left. Rev: oblong incuse punch; helmet facing in center of incuse. Ref: BMC Persian Empire p. 165, 124 (the BMC rev symbol is obscure and not identified as a helmet but is the same shape). A number of markings in the reverse dies of sigloi of this same Carradice type and group are known. (cf. Carradice, "The Dinar Hoard of Persian Sigloi," Essays Price, p. 71, 146-151). All are rare. This particular symbol is not noted but appears to be the same as the referenced BMC coin. Extremely rare
S1.PNG
Period of Artaxerxes I-Darius III (375 - 336 BC.) - AR Siglos (5.46 g)Obv. Archer (the Great King) - kneeling right, holding dagger and bow, three annulets on chest.
Rev. Irregular punch.
16x12mm and 5.46 grams.
References: Carradice type IV A/B: SGCV II 4683; BMC Arabia p. 165, 125 ff.; SNG Kayhan 1033 ff., Rosen 674 ff.
1 commentsCanaan
Philip_Adventus.jpg
Philip I AE Sestertius Adventvs Avgg RIC 165Philip I Æ Sestertius. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate draped bust right / ADVENTVS AVG S-C, Philip on horseback left, raising right hand. RIC 165, Cohen 6, s2588,mattpat
RIC_774_Vespasianus.jpg
RIC 0774 VespasianusObv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head right
Rev: PON MAX TR P COS VI, Securitas seated left, resting head over right raised arm
AR/Denarius (19.54 mm 3.454 gr 6h) Struck in Rome 75 A.D.
RIC 770 (C), RSC 367, BMCRE 165, BNF 141
ex Solidus Numismatik Online Auction 23 lot 386
FlaviusDomitianus
Caracalla3.png
ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Caracalla, ApolloAVT K M AVP CEV ANTΩNEINOC
laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, drapery seen from back
OVΛΠIAC CEPΔIKHC
Apollo Iatros, unbearded, naked, standing left, looking front, legs crossed, holding serpent-entwined staff in right hand and resting left hand on hip

Ruzicka 165, 29mm
175.jpg
Roman Empire, Caracalla, Denarius - Sol Rector Orbis (RIC 39a)AR Denarius
Rome, 199-200 AD
3.43g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS

Rev: Sol, radiate, standing left, holding globe in his right hand and inverted spear with his left
RECTOR ORBIS

BMC 165, RSC 542, RIC 39a

Leu Numismatik Auction 1
3 commentsOptimo Principi
ConstantineIICampgate~0.jpeg
Roman Empire, Constantine II22 May 337 - March or April 340 AD
as Caesar, 325 - 326 A.D.
BI centenionalis, 20.4mm, 2.44 grams, 180 degrees
Antioch mint (6th officina)

O: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left

R: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS (to the foresight of the two princes), campgate with two turrets, star above, SMANTS in exergue

Ref: Hunter V 93 (also 6th officina), RIC VII Antioch 65, LRBC I 1346, Cohen VIII 165, SRCV V 17255

Notes: gF, well centered, full legends, a little rough, 6th officina

Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Members Auction, June 2023
Virgil H
Probus_AE-Ant_IMP-PRO-BVS-AVG_A-DVENT-V-S-PROBI-AVG_R-star-delta_Bust-F_RIC-165-p-35_Rome-3rd_-em_278-AD_Q-001_5h_23,5mm_4,07g-s.jpg
Roman Empire, Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 165, Rome, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-F, -/-//R*Δ, Emperor riding left112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 165, Rome, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Bust-F, -/-//R*Δ, Emperor riding left,
avers:- IMP-PRO-BVS-AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right.(F)
revers:- A-DVENT-V-S-PROBI-AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive.
exerg: -/-//R*Δ, diameter: 23,5mm, weight: 4,07g, axes: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 278 A.D., 3rd. emission, ref: RIC-V-II 165, p-35,
Q-001
1 commentsquadrans
Screenshot_2020-06-25_12_25_02.png
Roman Imperial: Crispus as Caesar, AE Follis. Added onto the Wildwinds site in June 2020.Siscia 320-321 A.D 3.44g - 19mm, Axis 12h,

Obv: IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C - Laureate head right.

Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM / VOT • X / ΓSIS✱ - Legend around wreath containing VOT • X. Mintmark ΓSIS✱.

Ref: RIC VII, 165, Γ.
Rated R3.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection. Added onto the Wildwinds site in June 2020.
Christian Scarlioli
Faustina_II_44.jpg
RPC - Egypt, Alexandria, AD 164/165, Faustina II, Aphrodite Faustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦAVCTINA CEBACTH, draped bust right
Rev.: L Є = year 5 (AD 164/165 ), Aphrodite standing left, holding helm and shield set on column on which is inscribed ΔV/NA/MIC,
Billon, 13.55g, 23mm
Ref.: Geißen 2113, Dattari 3606
shanxi
agrakasOR.jpg
Sicily, Akragas, BMC Sicily 99 var.Sicily, Akragas mint, hemilitron, c. 425 - 406 B.C. AE, 15.02g 25mm, Calciati I p. 165, 10, BMC Sicily 99 var.
O: AKPA, eagle with wings spread, r., holds in its claws supine hare, which it attacks with its beak, plain border
R: crab, crayfish left below, six pellets around
1 commentscasata137ec
SiglosHelmetI~0.jpg
Siglos Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II Engraved Reverse Die
Persian Empire, Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. Ca. 420-375 B.C. AR siglos (15 mm, 5.67 g).
O: Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance right, holding dagger and bow; bankers marks.
R: Helmet facing within reverse incuse punch.
- Carradice plate XIII, 34; BMC Arabia p. 165, 124, pl. XXVI, 21.
3 commentsNemonater
SiglosEngravedHelmet.jpg
Siglos Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II Engraved Reverse DiePersian Empire, Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. Ca. 420-375 B.C. AR siglos.
O: Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance right, holding dagger and bow; bankers marks.
R: Helmet facing within reverse incuse punch.
- Carradice plate XIII, 34; BMC Arabia p. 165, 124, pl. XXVI, 21.
1 commentsNemonater
VIM_Treb-Gallus-AE-27_IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG_PMSC_OL-VIM_AN-XIII_Pick-165_PM-5-12-1_Mus-56_Q-001_h_27mm_10,46g-s~0.jpg
Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 05-12-01, AE-Sestertius, #0083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 05-12-01, AE-Sestertius, #01
avers:- IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG, laureate draped bust right .
revers:- PMSC_OL-VIM, female figure (Viminacium or Provincia Moesia) standing, facing left, between bull to left and lion to right, in ex. AN XIII .
exergo: AN-XIII, diameter: 26mm, weight:10,46g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 251-252 A.D., ref: Pick-165, PM-5-12-1, Mus-56,
Q-001
quadrans
Antose83-2.jpg
USTRINUM (PYRE), ANTONINUS PIUS, (Ustrinum Antoninorum)Orichalcum sestertius (21.73, 31mm, 12h). Rome mint, Struck under Marcus Aurelius, AD 161.
DIVVS ANTONINVS, bear head of Antoninus Pius facing right
CONSECRATIO (around) S C (in field) Four tiered funeral pyre or rather an ustrinum surmounted by a statue of Antoninus in a quadriga, facing. The lowest tier is hung with wreaths, the second has a door in the centre with two niches at each side with a statue in each; the third has six niches each with a statue; the fourth is hung with draperies and flanked by torches.
RIC (M.Aurelius) 1266 (Common), BMC 872, Cohen 165, Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 136:15
ex Roma Numismatics; Ex Künker

Minted under Marcus Aurelius in joint reign with Verus, in honour of the funeral and deification of Antoninus Pius. Traditionally the structure on the reverse is called a Funeral Pyre, but there are good arguments to believe this is in fact a stone pyramide building called "ustrinum" where the ashes were kept: see an article at BeastCoins.
1 commentsCharles S
IMGP4060Vol2combo~0.jpg
Vologases II, 76/77 - 79 ADAR diobol, 1,26gr, 11,8mm; Sellwood Num. Chron. 1989, pp. 164, 165, plate 42, Type 3, Shore 390 (this coin), Sunrise-; Sinisi -;
mint: probably Persis; axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/tiara(?) and diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons, all w/dotted line in between; 1 row of dots over the crest of the headgear beginning w/1 oversized dot, 1 row of medium-sized dots above and 1 below the crest, mustache, long beard; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border (row of dots between 2 lines); dotted border 13:30 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in outstretched hand; degenerate circular legend of rounded letters;

this diobol is a Shore plate coin;
Schatz
IMGP4060Vol2combo.jpg
Vologases II., 77 - 80 ADAR diobol, 1,25gr, 11,8mm; Sellwood Num. Chron. 1989, pp. 164, 165, plate 42, Type 3, Shore 390 (this coin), Sunrise-; Sinisi -;
mint: probably Persis; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara(?) and diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons, all w/dotted line in between; 1 row of dots over the crest of the headgear beginning w/1 oversized dot, 1 row of medium-sized dots above and 1 below the crest, mustache, long beard; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border (row of dots between 2 lines); dotted border 13:30 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in outstretched hand; degenerate circular legend of rounded letters;

this diobol is a Shore plate coin;

ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.

Schatz
IMGP4060Vol1combo2.jpg
Vologases II., 77 - 80 AD
AR diobol, 1,26gr, 11,8mm; Sellwood Num. Chron. 1989, pp. 164, 165, plate 42, Type 3, Shore 390 (this coin), Sunrise-; Sinisi -;
mint: probably Persis; axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/tiara(?) and diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons, all w/dotted line in between; 1 row of dots over the crest of the headgear beginning w/1 oversized dot, 1 row of medium-sized dots above and 1 below the crest, mustache, long beard; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border (row of dots between 2 lines); dotted border 13:30 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in outstretched hand; degenerate circular legend of rounded letters;

in: Fred B. Shore, Parthian Coins & History, CNG 1993, p.150, #390.
Schatz
Ardashir1Gobl10sm.jpg
[1901a] Ardashir I, The Great (AD 224-241) SASANIAN EMPIRE. Ardashir I, 224-241 AD. AR Drachm; Göbl 10; 4.27 gm; Toned VF. Obverse: Crowned draped bust; Reverse: Fire-altar. Ex Pegasi.

Ardashir I, The Great (AD 226-241)

Ardashir I (early Middle Persian Arđaxšēr "Who has the Divine Order as his Kingdom"), also known as Ardashīr-i Pāpagān "Ardashir, son of Pāpağ" Ardeshiri Babakan, and as Artaxerxes, was ruler of Persia (226–241) and the founder of the Sassanid dynasty (226–651). Other variants of his name appear as Artaxares, Artashastra, Ardaxshir, Ardasher, Artashir and Artakhshathra.

Early Years
Ardashir I was born in the late 2nd century in Istakhr, (located today in Iran) a vassal kingdom of the Parthian Empire. His father Pāpağ (sometimes written as Pāpak or Babak) deposed the previous king, Gochihr, and took his throne. His mother may have been named Rodhagh. During his father's reign, Ardashir I ruled the town of Darabjird and received the title of "argbadh". Upon Pāpağ's death, Ardashir I's elder brother Šāpūr ascended to the throne. However, Ardashir I rebelled against his brother and took the kingship for himself in 208.

Ardashir I rapidly extended his territory, demanding fealty from the local princes of Fars and gaining control over the neighboring provinces of Kerman, Isfahan, Susiana, and Mesene. This expansion brought the attention of the Arsacid Great King Artabanus IV (216–224), Ardashir I's overlord and ruler of the Parthian Empire, who marched against him in 224. Their armies clashed at Hormizdeghan, and Artabanus IV was killed. Ardashir I went on to invade the western provinces of the now-defunct Parthian Empire. This led to a confrontation between Kurds and Aradshir I which is recorded in a historical text named "Book of the Deeds of Ardashir son of Babak". It is written in Pahlavi script. In this book, the author explains the battle between King of the Kurds, "Madig" and Ardashir I.

Crowned in 226 as the sole ruler of Persia, and taking the title Šāhānšāh "King of Kings" (his consort Adhur-Anahid took the title "Queen of Queens"), Ardashir I finally brought the 400 year-old Parthian Empire to an end and began four centuries of Sassanid rule.
Over the next few years, Ardashir I further expanded his new empire to the east and northwest, conquering the provinces of Sistan, Gorgan, Khorasan, Margiana (in modern Turkmenistan), Balkh, and Chorasmia. Bahrain and Mosul were also added to Sassanid possessions. Furthermore, the Kings of Kushan, Turan, and Mekran recognized Ardashir as their overlord. In the West, assaults against Hatra, Armenia and Adiabene met with less success.

Religion and State
According to historian Arthur Christensen, the Sassanid state as established by Ardashir I was characterized by two general trends which differentiated it from its Parthian predecessor: a strong political centralization and organized state sponsorship of Zoroastrianism.

The Parthian Empire had consisted of a loose federation of vassal kingdoms under the suzerainty of the Great King. Ardashir I, perhaps seeing from his own successes the weaknesses of such decentralized authority, established a strong central government by which to rule Persia. The empire was divided into cantons, the dimensions of which were based on military considerations. These cantons were designed to resist the influence of hereditary interests and feudal rivalries. Local governors who descended from the ruling family bore the title of shāh. In an attempt to protect royal authority from regional challenges, the personal domains of the Sassanids and branch families family were scattered across the empire. While the old feudal princes (vāspuhrs) remained, they were required to render military service with their local troops (for the most part peasant levies). The lesser nobility was cultivated as a source of military strength, forming the elite cavalry of the army, and the royal household found a useful (and presumably reliable) military force through the hiring of mercenaries.

Zoroastrianism had existed in the Parthian Empire, and its holy text, the Avesta, had likely been compiled during the years of the Arsacid dynasty. The Sassanids could trace their heritage to the Temple of Anahita at Staxr, where Ardashir I's grandfather had been a dignitary. Under Ardashir I, the Zoroastrian (sometimes called Mazdean) religion was promoted and regulated by the state. The Sassanids built fire temples and, under royal direction, a new and official version of the Avesta was compiled by a cleric named Tansār. The government officially backed the Zurvanist doctrine of the religion, which emphasized the concept of time as the "original principle", over the competing doctrine of Vayism, which stressed the importance of space over time. Despite this state backing of a particular sect, it appears that other religious practices were tolerated so long as they did not interfere with the political authority of the Sassanids.

In other domestic affairs, Ardashir I maintained his familial base in Fars, erecting such structures as the Ghal'eh Dokhtar and the Palace of Ardashir. Despite these impressive structures, he established his government at the old Parthian capital of Ctesiphon on the Tigris River. He also rebuilt the city of Seleucia, located just across the river, which had been destroyed by the Romans in 165, renaming it Veh-Ardashir. Trade was promoted and important ports at Mesene and Charax were repaired or constructed.

War with Rome
In the latter years of his reign, Ardashir I engaged in a series of armed conflicts with Persia's great rival to the west – the Roman Empire.

Ardashir I's expansionist tendencies had been frustrated by his failed invasions of Armenia, where a relative of the former Arsacid rulers of Parthia sat on the throne. Given Armenia's traditional position as an ally of the Romans, Ardashir I may have seen his primary opponent not in the Armenian and Caucasian troops he had faced, but in Rome and her legions.

In 230 Ardashir I led his army into the Roman province of Mesopotamia, unsuccessfully besieging the fortress town of Nisibis. At the same time, his cavalry ranged far enough past the Roman border to threaten Syria and Cappadocia. It seems that the Romans saw fit to attempt a diplomatic solution to the crisis, reminding the Persians of the superiority of Roman arms, but to no avail. Ardashir I campaigned unsuccessfully against Roman border outposts again the following year (231). As a result, the Roman emperor Alexander Severus (222–235) moved to the east, establishing his headquarters at Antioch, but experienced difficulties in bringing his troops together and thus made another attempt at diplomacy, which Ardashir I rebuffed.

Finally, in 232, Severus led his legions in a three-pronged assault on the Persians. However, the separate army groups did not advance in a coordinated fashion, and Ardashir I was able to take advantage of the disorder and concentrate his forces against the enemy advancing through Armenia, where he was able to halt the Roman advance. Hearing of the Roman plans to march on his capital at Ctesiphon, Ardashir I left only a token screening force in the north and met the enemy force that was advancing to the south, apparently defeating it in a decisive manner. However, one can discern that the Persians must have suffered considerable losses as well, as no attempt was made to pursue the fleeing Romans. Both leaders must have had reason to avoid further campaigning, as Severus returned to Europe in the following year (233) and Ardashir I did not renew his attacks for several years, probably focusing his energies in the east.

On 237 Ardashir I, along with his son and successor Shapur I (241–272), again invaded Mesopotamia. This effort resulted in successful assaults on Nisibis and Carrhae and the shock this caused in Rome led the emperor to revive the Roman client-state of Osroene. In 241, Ardashir I and Shapur finally overcame the stubborn fortress of Hatra. Ardashir I died later in the year.

Final Assessment
Ardashir I was an energetic king, responsible for the resurgence of Persia, the strengthening of Zoroastrianism, and the establishment of a dynasty that would endure for four centuries. While his campaigns against Rome met with only limited success, he achieved more against them than the Parthians had done in many decades and prepared the way for the substantial successes his son and successor Shapur I would enjoy against the same enemy.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.

Cleisthenes
 
89 files on 1 page(s)

All coins are guaranteed for eternity
Forum Ancient Coins
PO BOX 1316
MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557


252-497-2724
customerservice@forumancientcoins.com
Facebook   Instagram   Pintrest   Twitter