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GALLIENVS - AE Antoninianus - 264 AD. - Antioch mint
Obv.: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right
Rev.: PAX FVNDATA, trophy with a captive on either side, branch in ex.
Gs. 4,1 mm. 22,1
Cohen 769 Maxentius
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Obv.HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP.Laur.Hd of hadrian.r. Rev. ROMA FELIX.Roma seated. l.On curule chair.holding branch and spear.RIC 264 Rome ad 132.Weght 3,40grspikbjorn
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Obv: Head of Melqart/Herakles facing left wearing lion's skin headdress; club to left
Rev:
Ancient Hispania
Gades. Semis. 100-20 a.C. Cádiz. (Abh-1349). (Acip-691). Anv.: Cabeza de Hércules a izquierda delante clava. Rev.: Dos atunes a derecha, encima y debajo leyenda púnica, entre ambos creciente con punto y letra púnica. Ae. 2,81 g. Almost VF. Est...50,00.Quant.Geek
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Philip II, 247 - 249 AD
AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, 29mm, 12.06 grams
Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip right.
Reverse: SAECVLARES AVGG S C, Goat standing left.
RIC 264a
ex C. N. Wolfe, March 1977. paul1888
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LUCANIA, Velia. 290-270 BC. AR Nomos (7.44 gm). Helmeted head of Athena decorated with griffin / Lion attacking stag. Williams.567 (o) (this coin). Nicely toned VF+, full crest. ex R T Williams collection. Ex: Baldwin’s Auction 75, lot 2264, September 26, 2012.paul1888
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Philip II AD 247-249. AE Sestertius Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games)/1000th Anniversary of Rome issue. Rome
IMP M IV[L PHILIPPV]S AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SAEC[VLARES] AVGG, Goat or Elk advancing left; S C in exergue.
RIC 264a.
30 mm, 16,13 g paul1888
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7 GallienusGALLIENUS
AE Antoninianus, Rome Mint
261-262 AD
O: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate bust r.
R: VIRTVS AVGVSTI, Mars standing l., holding olive branch and vertical spear, r. foot on helmet, X in l. field
Cunetio hoard 1278, Normanby hoard 264, Minster hoard 58,
Appleshaw hoard 68,
Göbl 0636a;
Lavilledieu hoard 53 & 54.
Cohen 1322
not in RIC
EF, worn reverse die
Sosius
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County of Tripoli, Raymond III, 1152 - 1187 Bronze pougeoise County of Tripoli, Raymond III, 1152 - 1187 Bronze pougeoise
O : + CIVITAS fortified gateway, five rows of masonry, five crenellations, large divided door
R : + TRIPOLIS, St. Andrew's cross pommetée, circle in center, crescent and pellet in each quarter
CCS 13
Ex FORUM ; Ex MalloyVladislav D
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Gordian III - DeultumAE Tetrasarion?
238-244 AD
laureate and draped bust right from behind
IMP GORDIAN_VS PIVS FEL (AV)G
Heracles? in tetrastyle temple facing, holding lion skin and club
COL F_L P_AC__DEV / LT
SNG Bulgaria 1338, Jurukova 264
7,1g 22mmJ. B.
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ROME
PB Tessera (19mm, 1.24 g)
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia
Mercury standing left, holding bag and caduceus
Rostowzew 2648; BM 216Ardatirion
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ROME
PB Tessera (20mm, 5.77 g, 12 h)
Mercury standing facing, holding bag and caduceus
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia
Rostowzew 2647.1 = Rostowzew & Prou 300
The style of this piece is finer than one would expect for a common Roman type. Although difficult to tell without an illustration, Rostowzew 2647.1 is the only listed specimen near the size and is persumably of the same style.Ardatirion
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ROME
PB Tessera (16mm, 3.57 g, 12 h)
Mercury standing facing, holding bag and caduceus
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia
Rostowzew 2647.9, 2647.10-1 = Ruggerio 239, 242Ardatirion
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Bastien 277 Postumus: double sestertius (Herc Pacifero)Postumus, Gallic emperor (usurper) (260-269)
Antoninianus: Herc Pacifero (264-265/6, mint II)
Bronze, 15.52 g, diameter 26 mm, die axis 11h
A/ IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
R/ HERC-PACIFERO; Hercules, standing left, holding olive branch, club and lion’s skin
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(0138) ANTONINUS PIUS138 - 161 AD
SILVER-PLATED DENARIUS (FOUREE) 2.70 g 17 mm
O: COS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P III
BARE HEAD RIGHT
(P P = 139 AD, COS III = 140 AD)
R: HO-N-OS
HONOS, TOGATE, STANDING L HOLDING BRANCH AND CORNUCIPIAE
Reverse cf. BMC 41, 264; RIC 79, 422; Cohen 235, 236.
Minted under Antoninus Pius for Marcus Aurelius as Caesar in Rome, 140 - 144 AD
(mismatching dies in silverplated denarii is not uncommon)laney
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(0198) CARACALLA198-217 AD
AE As 24 mm, 9.57 g
O: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate head right
R: P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear, helmet under feet, kneeling figure of German before; SC in exe
Rome; cf RIC IV 533, Cohen 264; scarcelaney
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(0247) PHILIP II PHILIP II
(as Augustus)
247 - 249 AD
(Struck 248 AD)
AE SESTERTIUS 18.27 g
O: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
R: [SAECV]LARES AVGG [SC]
GOAT STANDING L
ROME
RIC 264a (S)
Ex. HJBerklaney
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(0253) GALLIENUS253 - 268 AD
AE 17 mm; 2.95 g
O: [GALLIENVS AVG] Radiate head, right.
R: MARTI PACIFEROMars standing left, holding olive-branch, spear and shield, A in right field.
Rome, RIC 236
Mint City: Rome. Struck AD 264-66
Reference: Goebl 570a. RIC 236.
laney
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(0283) NUMERIAN283 - 284 AD
Billon Antoninianus 20 mm 3.4 g
O: NVMERIANVS NOB CAES radiated, draped and cuirassed bust right
R: CLEMENTIA TEMP Emperor standing right holding scepter and receiving Victory on a globe from Jupiter standing left holding spear; A between; XXI in exe
Cyzicus mint; RIC V ii 372 p 190; VM-3 p. 264; c: VB1
(ex-Forum)laney
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*SOLD*Carthage, Zeugitania AE15
Attribution: SNG Cop 144 ff., Sardinia
Date: 300-264 BC
Obverse: head of Tanit l. wearing wreath of grain, earring and necklace
Reverse: horse's head r.
Size: 18.8 mm
Weight: 5.57 grams
ex-ForvmNoah
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0 - Caracalla - Antioch, Syria Tetradrachm #3Ancient Roman Empire
Emperor Caracalla (198 - 217 AD)
Silver Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria. - #3
(titles in Greek)
obv: Laureate bust right.
rev: Eagle standing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal. Head right, tail right, wings spread, holding wreath in beak.
Weight: 13.48 Grams
Size: 30 mm x 28 mm rexesq
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001b. Crispus Vota SisciaRIC VII Siscia 165 R1
ecoli
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0122 - Denarius Gordian III 241 ACObv/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of G. r.
Rev/ VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing half-l., leaning on shield, holding helmet and transverse scepter.
Ag, 19.9 mm, 3.45 g
Mint: Roma.
RIC VI/131 [R]
ex-Roma Numismatics, jul 2011 – art. #12264dafnis
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013a3. DomitianPHRYGIA. Cibyra. Ae.20mm, 4.25 g. Klau. Bias, high priest. Obv: ΔOMITIANOC CЄBACTOC KIBΥPATΩN. Laureate head right. Rev: ЄΠI AΡΧIЄΡЄΩC KΛAΥ BIANTOC. Athena standing left, holding crowning Nike and resting hand upon shield; spear to right. RPC 1264; SNG von Aulock 3729; SNG Copenhagen 281-2lawrence c
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0210 - Denarius Septimius Severus 207 ACObv/ SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head of S.Severus r.
Rev/ PM TR P XV COS III PP, Africa standing r. with elephant skin, holding tunica with l.h.; lion advancing r. at her feet.
Ag, 19.1 mm, 2.82 g
Mint: Roma
RIC IV.I/207 – BMCRE V/531
ex-Solidus Numismatik, auction e7, lot 264dafnis
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024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0721, RIC II(1962) 0154, AR-Denarius, Rome, IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, #1024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0721, RIC II(1962) 0154, AR-Denarius, Rome, IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, #1
avers:- IMP-CAES-DOMIT-AVG-GERM-P-M-TR-P-X, Laureate head of Domitian right.
revers:- IMP-XXI-COS-XV-CENS-P-P-P, Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, shield at feet.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5-19mm, weight: 3,31g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 91A.D., ref: RIC 0721, RIC II(1962) 0154 p-172, RSC 264,
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0264 - Semis Roman Republic 42-41 BCObv/ Dolphin r.; around, C CAEDI T POPILI.
Rev/ Palm l.; around, II VIR QVIN.
AE, 20.0 mm, 5.17 g
Moneyer: Popilia / Caedia.
Mint: Carthago Nova.
RPC I/147 [12-33 dies] - ACIP/2526
ex-Tauler & Fau, auction e63, lot 3049dafnis
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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0264, Rome, AR-Denarius, ROMA FELIX, Roma seated left,032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0264, Rome, AR-Denarius, ROMA FELIX, Roma seated left,
avers:- HADRIANVS-AVG-COS-III-P-P, Laureate head right.
revers:- ROMA-FELIX, Roma seated left on curule chair, holding branch and scepter. .
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: mm, weight: g, axes: h,
mint: Rome, date: 136 A.D., ref: RIC II 264, p-370, RSC 1304, BMCRE ,
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0344 Carthage - AE 14Sardinian mint
300-264 BC
head of Tanit left
head of horse right
SNG Cop 149, Alexandropoulos 57, Müller Afrique 268
2,33g 17mmJ. B.
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035 Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), RIC III 0264, Rome, AR-Denarius, TR POT XX COS IIII, Salus seated left, #1035 Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), RIC III 0264, Rome, AR-Denarius, TR POT XX COS IIII, Salus seated left, #1
avers:- ANTONINVS-AVG-PIVS-P-P-IMP-II, Laureate bearded head right.
revers:- TR-POT-XX-COS-IIII, Salus seated left, feeding serpent rising from altar.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 16,5-17mm, weight: 2,75g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 157 A.D., ref: RIC-III-264-p-51, RSC-11023, BMCRE-882,
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041a Commodus (166-180 A.D. as Caesar, 180-192 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0626 (M.Aurel.), Rome, AR-denarius, TR POT II COS, Salus standing left,041a Commodus (166-180 A.D. as Caesar, 180-192 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0626 (M.Aurel.), Rome, AR-denarius, TR POT II COS, Salus standing left,
avers:- IMP-CAES-L-AVREL-COMMODVS-GERM-SARM, Laureate draped bust right.
revers:- TR-POT-II-COS, Salus standing left, feeding serpent held in arms, & holding staff.
exrg: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5-18 mm, weight: 3,04 g, axis: 11 h ,
mint: Rome, date: 177 A.D., ref: RIC-III-626 (Marc.Aurel.), p-264,
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0420 Gallienus - BI antoninianusAntioch
263-264 AD
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right from behind
GALLIENVS AVG
soldier standing left, holding spear and shield
VIRTVS AVG
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Göbl MIR 1617i, RIC V S668, SRCV III 10402, RSC IV 1237b cor., AHG 487
3,07g 21,5mmJ. B.
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0429 Gallienus - silvered antoninianusRome
264-266 AD
radiate head right
GALLIENVS AVG
Sol standing left, raising right hand, whip in left
ORIENS AVG
Göbl MIR 614a, RIC V S249, RSC IV 699, SRCV III 10295
2,78g 20mmJ. B.
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046a14. GallienusAntoninianus. Siscia. AD 264-265. Sole Reign. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right. Rev: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre. S-I across fields. RIC V-1 (Sole reign) 575.lawrence c
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051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264c, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #01051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264c, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #01
avers: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front.
reverse: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol standing, facing, raising a hand, and holding globe.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 24,0mm, weight: 4,85g, axis:- h,
mint: Rome, date: 215 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 264c, p-250,
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051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264c, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #02051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264c, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #02
avers: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front.
reverse: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol standing, facing, raising a hand, and holding globe.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 24,0mm, weight: 4,51g, axis:- h,
mint: Rome, date: 215 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 264c, p-250,
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051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264c, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #03051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264c, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #03
avers: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front.
reverse: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol standing, facing, raising a hand, and holding globe.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 24,0mm, weight: 4,96g, axis:- h,
mint: Rome, date: 215 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 264c, p-250,
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051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264c, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #04051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264c, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #04
avers: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front.
reverse: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol standing, facing, raising a hand, and holding globe.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 24,0mm, weight: 3,74g, axis:- h,
mint: Rome, date: 215 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 264c, p-250,
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051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264cvar1.(bust), AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #01051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264cvar1.(bust), AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #01
avers: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen half from back.
reverse: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol standing, facing, raising a hand, and holding globe.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 24,0mm, weight: 4,02g, axis:- h,
mint: Rome, date: 215 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 264cvar1.(bust), p-250,
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051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264cvar2.(bust), AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #01051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 264cvar2.(bust), AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol, #01
avers: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Radiate cuirassed bust right, seen from the half of back.
reverse: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol standing, facing, raising a hand, and holding globe.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 23,0mm, weight: 4,61g, axis:6h,
mint: Rome, date: 215 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 264cvar2.(bust), p-250,
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064 - Septimius Severus denarius - RIC 264Obv:- SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate bust facing right
Rev:- FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated left with wheel beneath seat.
Minted in Rome, 202-210 A.D.
References:- VM 38, RIC 264, RCV02 6279, RSC 181maridvnvm
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064 - Septimius Severus denarius - RIC 264Obv:- SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate bust facing right
Rev:- FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated left with wheel beneath seat.
Minted in Rome, 202-210 A.D.
References:- VM 38, RIC 264, RCV02 6279, RSC 181 maridvnvm
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066 - Caracalla Antoninianus - RIC 264bObv:– ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Radiate bust right
Rev:– P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Sol radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding sceptre
Minted in Rome. A.D. 215.
Reference:– Van Meter 4/3. RIC 264b. RSC 287b.
A bit scrappy.
(SOLD)maridvnvm
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07 02 Galba, RIC I 211Galba. AD 68-69. AR Denarius. Rome mint. (18mm, 2.88 g, 6h). Obv: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG, laureate head right. Rev: SALVS GEN HVMANI, Salus advancing left, foot on globe, holding patera over altar and carrying rudder. RIC I 211; RSC 238. CNG 264, lot 391.
According to the Roman Dictionary of Coins, this type alludes to Galba’s taking over revolt during Vindex’s revolt due to his high birth and political connections. The reverse inscription invokes the safety, health, and wellbeing of the human race.Lucas H
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090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Cyzicus, RIC V-I 657A, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//SPQR, SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, #1090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Cyzicus, RIC V-I 657A, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//SPQR, SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, #1
avers: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate draped cuirassed bust right.
reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, holding a snake in the right arm, feeding it from small patera held in the left hand.
exergue: -/-//SPQR, diameter: 20,0-22,0mm, weight: 3,76g, axes: 6h,
mint: Cyzicus, date: 264-265 A.D. Sole Reign.,
ref: RIC V-I 657A, p-189, C 932, Gobl 1547Ac,
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090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 495, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//--, ORIENS AVG, Sol left, #1090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Mediolanum, RIC V-I 495, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, -/-//--, ORIENS AVG, Sol left, #1
avers: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiated bust right.
reverse: ORIENS AVG, Sol standing left, holding globe, and raising right hand.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,0-21,5mm, weight: 2,34g, axes: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 264-265-A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 495, p-, C-, Göbl 1126h,
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090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Rome, RIC V-I 160, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, Γ/-//--, AETERNITAS AVG, Sol standing left, #1090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Rome, RIC V-I 160, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, Γ/-//--, AETERNITAS AVG, Sol standing left, #1
avers: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiated head right.
reverse: AETERNITAS AVG, Radiate Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding globe raised in left. Γ in left field.
exergue: Γ/-//--, diameter: 19,0-19,5mm, weight: 3,28g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 264-265-A.D. Sole Reign.,
ref: RIC V-I 160, p-, C-, Göbl 577a,
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090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Rome, RIC V-I 160, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, Γ/-//--, AETERNITAS AVG, Sol standing left, #2090b Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Rome, RIC V-I 160, AE-Antoninianus, Sole Reign, Γ/-//--, AETERNITAS AVG, Sol standing left, #2
avers: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiated head right.
reverse: AETERNITAS AVG, Radiate Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding globe raised in left. Γ in left field.
exergue: Γ/-//--, diameter: 18,5-21,0mm, weight: 3,01g, axes:0h,
mint: Rome, date: 264-265-A.D. Sole Reign.,
ref: RIC V-I 160, p-, C-, Göbl 577a,
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090p Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Troas, Alexandria, BMC 177, AE-21, COL AVG TRO, Eagle flying right, #1090p Gallienus (253-268 A.D.), Troas, Alexandria, BMC 177, AE-21, COL AVG TRO, Eagle flying right, #1
avers: IMP LICIN GALLIENV, Laureate, draped bust right.
reverse: COL AVG TRO, Eagle flying right, bucranium in talons.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21mm, weight:5,25g, axes: h,
mint: Troas, Alexandria, date: 264-265-A.D., ref: BMC 177, SNG Cop 207,
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091p Salonina (? - 268 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, G-2969, D-5331, Bi-Tetradrachm, -/IB/L//--, Eirene standing left, #1091p Salonina (? - 268 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, G-2969, D-5331, Bi-Tetradrachm, -/IB/L//--, Eirene standing left, #1
avers: KOPNHΛIA CAΛωNEINA CEB, Diademed and draped bust right.
reverse: Eirene standing left holding an olive branch and scepter, palm before, IB over L in right field.
exergue: -/IB/L//--, diameter: 22,0-23,0 mm, weight:11,40 g, axis: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: IB/L (dated year 12), 264-265 A.D.,
ref: Geissen 2969, Dattari 5331, Kapmann-Ganschow 91.33, p-322,
Milne 4102, Sear 10707,
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0a Amazon StaterSilver Stater 20mm Struck circa 440-410 B.C.
Soloi in Cilicia
Amazon kneeling left, holding bow, quiver on left hip
ΣOΛEΩN, Grape cluster on vine; A-Θ to either side of stalk, monogram to lower right
Sear 5602 var.; Casabonne Type 3; SNG France 135; SNG Levante
This coin depicts an amazon in historically accurate garb. Unfortunately, the bow is corroded away on this piece, but it is pointed toward her. She wears the Scythian hat, which also has a bit along the top corroded away. The quiver on her hip is an accurate portrayal of the gorytos (quiver), which was nearly two feet long, fashioned of leather, and often decorated. Fortunately, there is redundancy in this image, and a second bow is shown as in its place in the gorytos, which had separate chambers for arrows and the bow, where the archer stored it while not in use. The amazon has just finished stringing her bow and is adjusting the top hook to make sure the strings and limbs are properly aligned. She has strung the bow using her leg to hold one limb in place so she can use both hands to string the weapon. Her recurve bow was made of horn (ibex, elk, ox) wrapped with horse hair, birch bark, or sinew (deer, elk, ox) and glue (animal or fish) wrapped around a wood core. The bow was about 30 inches long. Arrow heads from grave sites come in bone, wood, iron, and bronze with two or three flanges; the shafts were made of reed or wood (willow, birch, poplar) and fletched with feathers. Poisoned arrows were sometimes painted to resemble vipers. A Scythian archer could probably fire 15-20 arrows per minute with accuracy to 200 feet and range to 500-600 feet. Distance archery with modern reconstructions suggests a maximum unaimed flight distance of 1,600 feet. (Mayor 209ff)
Soloi was founded about 700 B.C.and came under Persian rule. According to Diodorus, when the amazons were engaging in conquest in Asia Minor, the Cilicians accepted them willingly and retained their independence. Soloi may be named after Solois, a companion of Theseus, who married the amazon Antiope. The amazon on the coin may well be Antiope. (Mayor, 264-265)Blindado
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1 tessera roman Cohen 12-15v MitreusAE tessera of C. Mitreius
2.17 g, 15.3 mm, 12 h.
Obv. Clasped hands with pellet above, possibly a poppy.
Rev. Legend illegible. Tripod.
Cohen -, cf. Cohen 12-15. Ex. Mabbott (1969) 5264.
Aleph
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-2607, RIC V-I 264var., Serdica, AE-Antoninianus, IOVI CONSER, -/-//P, Emperor and Jupiter, 106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-2607, RIC V-I 264var., Serdica, AE-Antoninianus, IOVI CONSER, -/-//P, Emperor and Jupiter,
avers: IMP AVRELIANVS P AVG D1, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed, (B1).
revers: IOVI CON SER (1b), Emperor in military dress standing right, holding short sceptre in left hand, receiving a globe from Jupiter standing left, holding long sceptre in left hand, (EJ1c).
exerg: -/-//P, diameter: 22mm, weight: 3,38g, axes: 6h,
mint: Serdica, iss-4, off-1, date: 273-274. A.D., ref: T-2607 (Estiot), RIC V-I 264var,
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-2644, RIC V-I 278, Serdica, AE-Antoninianus, ORIENS AVG, -/-//S, Sol walking left,106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-2644, RIC V-I 278, Serdica, AE-Antoninianus, ORIENS AVG, -/-//S, Sol walking left,
avers:- IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiated, cuirassed bust right. (B1)
revers:- ORIENS AVG, Sol walking left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, right foot resting on a bound captive in oriental dress seated left; on the other side, another bound captive in oriental dress seated right, head turned left, (Sol 2g)
exerg: -/-//S, diameter: mm, weight: g, axes: h,
mint: Serdica, iss-6, off-2, pnase-1, date:274 A.D., ref: T-2644 (Estiot), RIC V-I 278,
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107 - Gallienus Antoninianus - RIC 649Obv:– GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– MARS VICTOR, Mars advancing right, holding shield and spear
Minted in Antioch (branch in exe). A.D. 264-266
Reference:– Göbl 1632c. RIC 649maridvnvm
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11 Domitian RIC II 721Domitian 81-96 AD. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. 90-91 AD. (3,3 g, 15,5 mm) Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X, laureate head right. Rev: IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing left with thunderbolt & spear, shield at foot.
RIC II 721; RSC 264; BMC 184.
Ex: Aeternitas NumismaticsPaddy
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129 - GALLIENVSPublius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus was Roman emperor with his father Valerian from 22 October 253 to spring 260 and alone from spring 260 to September 268.
for obverse, reverse and coin details click here
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132 - Probus - RIC 103 - Bust Type C var (Lugdunum) (I)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right (seen from the rear)
Rev:– TEMPOR FELICI, Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopiae
Mint – Lugdunum (I in exe) Emission 6 Officina 1. A.D.278 to A.D. 279
Reference:– Bastien 264 (1 example cited). RIC 103 Bust type C var (not listed with this bust type in RIC)
Possibly an oversrike. There is a lot of residual detail of a coin on the reverse but not enough to identify the undertype.maridvnvm
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132b Licinius l. (308-324 A.D.), Heraclea, RIC VII 015Є, AE-3 Follis, -/-//HTЄ, PROVIDENTIAE AVG G, Campgate with tree turrets, R2!! #1132b Licinius l. (308-324 A.D.), Heraclea, RIC VII 015Є, AE-3 Follis, -/-//HTЄ, PROVIDENTIAE AVG G, Campgate with tree turrets, R2!! #1
avers: IMP LICINIVS AVG, 2, J1l., Laureate, draped bust left, holding mappa and sceptre on globe.
reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVG G, Campgate with three turrets, no doors, 7 layers of stones.
exergue: -/-//HTЄ, diameter: 19mm, weight: 3,59g, axis: 6h,
mint: Heraclea, 5th. off., date: 316-317 A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 015Є, p544, R2!! Sear 15264,
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136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), Arleate, RIC VII 286, AE-3 Follis, -/-//SAᴗRL, PROVIDENTIAE AVG G, Campgate with two turrets, Scarce!136 Constantinus I. (306-309 A.D. Caesar, 309-910 A.D. Filius Augustorum, 307-337 A.D. Augustus), Arleate, RIC VII 286, AE-3 Follis, -/-//SAᴗRL, PROVIDENTIAE AVG G, Campgate with two turrets, Scarce!
avers: CONSTAN TINVS AVG, 1, B1, Laureate, bust right.
reverse: PROVIDEN TIAE AVG G, Campgate, two turrets, no doors, star above 6th levels of stone layers.
exergue: -/-//SAᴗRL, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis:h,
mint: Arleate, date: 326-327 A.D., ref: RIC VII 286, p-264, Scarce!
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14. Alexander II ZabinasSELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Alexander II Zabinas. 128-122 BC. Serrate AE Perhaps Apamea on the Orontes mint. Head of Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy / Winged Tyche standing left, holding tiller and cornucopia; to outer left, monogram above cornucopia. SC 2242.3; HGC 9, 1166.ecoli
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1412 Ptolemy II - AE ObolAlexandria
264-256 BC
head of Alexander III right wearing elephant scalp headdress and aegis
eagle standing on lightning left, spread wings
ΠTOΛEMAIOY_ΒAΣIΛEΩΣ
A
Svornos 424
10,1g 24mm
ex AureaJ. B.
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1416 Hadrian Denarius Roma 130-38 AD RomaReference.
RIC II, 264; C 1304; Strack 262; RIC III, 1416
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. ROMA FELIX
Roma seated left on curule chair with branch and sceptre.
3.19 gr
18 mm
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1416 Hadrian Denarius Roma 130-38 AD RomaReference.
RIC II, 264; C 1304; RIC III, 1416; Strack 262
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate bust with drapery
Rev. ROMA FELIX
Roma seated left holding branch and sceptre.
3.30 gr
19 mm
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1416 Hadrian Denarius Roma 130-38 AD RomaReference.
RIC II, 264; C 1304; Strack 262; RIC III, 1416
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. ROMA FELIX
Roma seated left, with branch and sceptre.
3.15 gr
18 mm
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146 - Maximianus - RIC V pt II 428 Bust Type FObv:– IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– SECVRIT PERP, Securitas standing right, leaning on column with hand raised to head
Minted in Lugdunum (// P). Emission 6, Officina 1. Autumn A.D. 289 – start A.D. 290
Reference(s) – RIC V Pt. 2 428 Bust Type F. Cohen 531. Bastien VII 264 (5 examples cited)maridvnvm
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147 - Constantius I Chlorus - RIC VI Lugdunum 264AE Follis
Obverse Legend – DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO. Laureate, veiled and cuirassed head right
Reverse Legend – MEMORIA FELIX. Lighted altar; eagle to left and right
Minted in Lugdunum (PLC). Autumn A.D. 307 - Summer A.D. 308
Reference:- RIC VI Lugdunum 264 (Scarce). Bastien XI 499
Weight:- 5.87 gms
Size:- X-Axis 26.98mm, Y-Axis 23.81mmmaridvnvm
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1673 Maundy ThreepenceGreat Britain 1673 Maundy 3d. Charles II.
VF/EF flan flaw @ 5 o' clock, nice moustache, even toning. Obv 04.
Inside Flip.
obv:
CAROLVS.II.DEI.GRATIA - Laureate bust right, draped, seen from the front.
rev:
.16 73.
MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX
*Any scratches or marks are on the flip, not the coin.rexesq
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177Commodus 177-92 AD
AE 30 mm
Anazarbus in Cilicia
Rev Decastyle temple
Zeigler 264-6mauseus
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1887 Victoria Jubilee Head Shield Silver SixpenceGreat Britain, Victoria (1837-1901), Silver Sixpence, 1887, Bull 3264, ESC 1752, Davies 1151 (Dies 2+A), SCWC KM 759, Friedberg 392, MCE 1409, SCBC 3928, Withdrawn Type, aUNC, bright mint lustre, some light surface marks, edge milled, weight 2.8276g (ASW 0.0841oz), composition 0.925 Ag, 0.075 Cu, diameter 19.3mm, thickness 1.0mm, die axis 0°, London mint, 1887; obverse VICTORIA DEI GRATIA-BRITT: REGINA F: D: (Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith), Jubilee tall, crowned, veiled and draped bust left, wearing double pearl drop earring with 13-pearl necklace, Ribbon and Star of the Garter at breast with badge of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India, small J.E.B. raised below shoulder truncation for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, toothed border surrounding; reverse crowned quartered shield of Arms of the United Kingdom bearing three lions passant guardant for England, lion rampant for Scotland and eight-stringed harp for Ireland, within Order of the Garter inscribed with French motto HONI ✿ SOIT ✿ QUI-MAL ✿ Y ✿ PENSE ✿ ✿ ✿ (Shame on him who thinks evil of it), 18-87 in exergue either side of strap-end, engraved by Jean Baptiste Merlen, toothed border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Saltford Coins (17 Jun 2023); £25.00.Serendipity
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196/1 AE AsAnonymous [Star]. Æ As. Rome Mint. c 169-158 BC. (32 mm, 17.95 g, 4 h) Rev: Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Obv: Prow of galley right; above, star; before, I; below, ROMA.
BMCRR 461; Syd 264; Crawford 196/1
Reddish-brown patina with some black spots. Nearly very fine.
A duplicate from the RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Purchased privately from Frank Kovacs in 1988
Ex: Triskles Paddy
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2. Antiochos I SoterSELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Antiochos I Soter. 281-261 BC. Æ Antioch mint. Laureate head of Zeus right / Thunderbolt; club and monogram above, jawbone below; SC 343; HGC 9, 149.ecoli
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20. J. Maesa antoninianus.Antoninianus, 218 - 219 AD, Branch mint.
Obverse: IVLIA MAESA AVG / Bust of Julia Maesa on crescent.
Reverse: PIETAS AVG / Pietas standing, holding incense box and raising hand over lighted altar.
4.80 gm., 22 mm.
RIC #264; S #7748.
The coinage of Julia Maesa is fairly extensive. Coins with her portrait were minted at Antioch (and/or other Eastern mints) from the beginning of Elagabalus' reign until that mint was closed in 220. The mint at Rome minted her coins for the entire four year period of his reign, and possibly even into the reign of Severus Alexander as well.
There is only one type of antoninianus listed for Julia Maesa, and this is it. This coin was minted early in the reign of Elagabalus, before the denomination was discontinued. Although RIC lists this coin as being minted in Rome, it may well have been minted by a mint that traveled with Elagabalus on his journey to Rome 218 - 219 AD.Callimachus
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202. CARACALLACARACALLA. 198-217 AD.
The emperor visited Alexandria for intellectual and religious reasons, staying at the Serapeum and being present at the temple's sacrifices and cultural events. Earlier, during the German war, the emperor visited the shrine of the Celtic healing-god Grannus. Caracalla also visited the famous temple of Asclepius in Pergamum and fully participated in its program, which involved sleeping inside the temple compound and having his dreams interpreted.
It was this religious devotion that led to Caracalla's murder in 217. Although suspicious of the praetorian prefect Macrinus, Caracalla allowed himself to be accompanied by only a small, select corps of bodyguards on an early spring trip from the camp at Edessa to the temple of the moon-god at Carrhae, about 25 miles away. During the journey back on 8 April 217, Caracalla was killed. The returning guards claimed the emperor was ambushed while defecating, and that the alleged assassin was one of their own, a soldier named Martialis. Martialis was himself killed by the avenging guards, or so the story went. Suspicion was strong that Macrinus arranged the entire affair.
Caracalla's violent end seemed appropriate for an emperor who, early in his reign, had his own brother killed. Yet the moralizing about fratricide by both ancient and modern historians obscures the energetic, reformist and even intellectual character of Caracalla's reign. Some of the reforms, especially the pay raise for soldiers, would prove burdensome for future emperors, but the changes brought about in the little more than five years of Caracalla's sole rule would have long-lasting implications throughout the empire for generations to come.
AR Denarius (19mm, 3.11 gm). Struck 215 AD. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P XVIII COS IIII PP, Sol standing left, radiate, raising right hand and holding globe. RIC IV 264a; BMCRE 139; RSC 288. EF
Ex - CNGecoli
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2047 Hadrian Denarius Roma 130-38 AD Salus Reference.
Spink 3540 var S. 1334 RIC II, 267d; Strack 264; C 1336; RIC III, 2047
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. SALVS AVG
Salus standing right, holding patera before snake entwined altar
3.36 gr
19 mm
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2047 Hadrian Denarius Roma 130-38 AD Salus Reference.
RIC II, 267d; Strack 264; C 1336; RIC 2047
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. SALVS AVG
Salus standing right, holding patera before snake entwined altar
3.19 gr
18 mm
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218-219 AD - JULIA MAESA antoninianus obv: IVLIA MAESA AVG (diademed & draped bust right, resting on crescent)
rev: PIETAS AVG (Pietas standing left, holding patera over altar & box of incense)
ref: RIC264(Elagabalus), C.30
mint: Rome, 4.56g
Scarce
Julia Maesa was the grandmother of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander, died c. 223-5 AD.berserker
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22005 Gallienus/VictoryGallienus/Victory
Obv:GALLIENVS AVG,
Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTORIA AVG,
Victory advancing left holding wreath left and branch right
Star in Left field
Mint:Antioch 20.4mm 2.3g
Struck: 264 AD
RIC 663C Asian Mint ; Goebl 1615i Antioch; Sear 10384.
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22233 Gallienus/ She-Wolf22233 Gallienus/ She-Wolf 264 - 265 A.D.
Obv: GALLIENVS AVG
radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind
Rev: AETERNITAS AVG
she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the infant twins Romulus and Remus
Mint: Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 3.590g, 21.3mm, 180 degrees
Göbl MIR 1628c, RSC IV 46b, RIC V-1 S628, Hunter IV S194, SRCV III 10171 var. (cuirassed bust left)
Purchase from Forum Ancient coins, ex Colosseum Coin Exchange
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2264 Caria, Trapezopolis Pseudo-autonomous under Hadrian Cybele standingReference.
RPC III, 2264/5 var. bust; BMC 3
Magistrate Ti. Fla. Max. Lysias (without title)
Obv. ΒΟΥΛΗ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ
Draped and veiled bust of Boule, right
Rev. ΔΙΑ Τ ΦΛ ΜΑΞ ΛΥϹΙΟΥ
Cybele wearing polos and long chiton standing facing between two lions
4.77 gr
20 mm
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23.10. István V., (Stephen V.), King of Hungary, ((1245)1270-1272 A.D.), CÁC III. 23.10.1.1., H-352, CNH I.-292, U-264, AR-Denarius, Rare! #123.10. István V., (Stephen V.), King of Hungary, ((1245)1270-1272 A.D.), CÁC III. 23.10.1.1., H-352, CNH I.-292, U-264, AR-Denarius, Rare! #1
avers: RЄX STЄPAHS, Crowned head of the king left, the border of dots.
reverse: Hebrew letter (pe) between two animals prancing with their back to each other, looking backward, the border of dots.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 11,5-12,5mm, weight: 0,63g, axis: 7h,
mint: , date: 1270-1272 A.D., ref: Huszár-352, CNH I.-292, Unger-264,
CÁC III. 23.10.1.1., Rare!
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24-05 - TRAJANO (98 - 171 D.C.) AR Denario 21 mm 3,22 gr. 6 hr.
Anv: "IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P" - Busto laureado viendo a derecha, leve ropaje en hombro izquierdo.
Rev: "SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI" - Columna de Trajano
La Columna de Trajano fue la gloria suprema del Foro Traiani, construido con el botín de las Guerras de Dacia. Cubierto por un continuo friso de los acontecimientos de la guerra, la columna fue coronada con una estatua heroica dorada del emperador, mientras que una inscripción en la base relataba la proeza de la ingeniería en la construcción del foro. Después de la muerte de Trajano, la columna se convirtió en el depósito de sus cenizas.
Acuñada 112 - 114 D.C.
Ceca: Roma
Referencias: RIC Vol.II #293 Pag.264 - RSC Vol.II #558a Pag. 100 - BMCRE #451 Pag.94 - Cohen Vol.II #558 var Pag.76 - DVM #32/30 Pag.121 - Sear RCTV Vol.II #3106 var Pag.98 - Hill #618 - Bauten Roms #50 - MIR #425b - CBN #746 mdelvalle
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264 Constantine I obv: CONSTAN_TINVS AVG laur. head r.
rev: PROVIDEN_TIAE AVGG campgate wth two turrents satr above, arches and dots at top
ex: rSIS(double crescent)hill132
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283aCarinus 283-5 AD
AE antoninianus
Rome Mint
IMP CARINVS PF AVG
Radiate, cuirassed bust right
PIETAS AVG
Mercury stg left
-/-//KApellet in crescentΔ
RIC 264mauseus
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3 ConstansConstans
officina 1; 348-350 CE 4.13g
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG Rosette diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, globe in right hand.
FEL TEMP REPAR-ATIO Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, advancing right, head left; with his right hand he leads a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. The spear points up and to the right.
PLG in ex
VIII Lyons 85; LRBC 178 Randygeki(h2)
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3 Constantius IIObverse: DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG; Pearl diademed draped cuirassed bust left, holding globe in right hand
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO; Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, advancing right, head left; with his right hand he leads a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. The spear points downwards, between the soldier's legs.; ALEA in exergue
Size: 22.05mm
Weight: 3.3 grams
RIC VIII 58 AlexandriaRandygeki(h2)
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3264 CILICIA, Tarsus Hadrian Tridrachm Lion attacking BullReference.
RPC III, 3264/24; Prieur 765; vA 5986
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ
Laureate head of Hadrian, r. with drapery on l. shoulder, and Balteus strap
Rev. ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ
Lion, l., attacking bull kneeling, l.
10.16 gr
26 mm
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403. CarausiusMarcus Aurelius Mausaeus Carausius (d. 293) was a Roman usurper in Britain and northern Gaul (286–293, Carausian Revolt).
Carausius was a man of humble origin, a Menapian from Belgic Gaul who distinguished himself during Maximian's campaign against the Bagaudae rebels in Gaul in 286. As a result, he was appointed to command the Classis Britannica, a fleet based in the English Channel, with the responsibility of eliminating Frankish and Saxon pirates who had been raiding the coast. However, he was suspected of keeping captured treasure for himself, and even of allowing the pirates to carry out raids and enrich themselves before taking action against them, and Maximian ordered his execution. In late 286 or early 287 Carausius learned of this sentence and responded by declaring himself Emperor of Britain and northern Gaul.
He could count on the alliegance of the three legions based in Britain, as well as one in northern Gaul. How he was able to win support from the army when his command had been sea-based is uncertain. The emperor briefly assumed the title Britannicus Maximus in 285, and the British towns of Wroxeter and Caistor by Norwich towns show signs of destruction around this time, so it is possible Carausius won the army's support during military action in Britain shortly before his rebellion. Alternatively, if the accusations of larceny are true, he could perhaps afford to buy their loyalty. He also appears to have appealed to native British dissatisfaction with Roman rule: he issued coins with legends such as Restitutor Britanniae (Restorer of Britain) and Genius Britanniae (Spirit of Britain).
Maximian, busy with wars on the Rhine, was unable to challenge him immediately, but in the Autumn of 288 he began massing troops and ships for an invasion. In 289 an invasion of Britain intended to dislodge him failed badly due to storms, although a naval defeat is also possible. An uneasy peace continued until 293, during which Rome prepared for a second effort to retake the province, while Carausius began to entertain visions of legitimacy and official recognition. He minted his own coins and brought their value in to line with Roman issues as well as acknowledging and honouring Maximian and then Diocletian. Coinage is the main source of information about the rogue emperor; his issues were initially crude but soon became more elaborate and were issued from mints in Londinium, Rotomagnus and a third site, possibly Colonia Claudia Victricensis. A milestone from Carlisle with his name on it suggests that the whole of Roman Britain was in Carausius' grasp.
It has been speculated (namely, by the historian Sheppard Frere) that the rebellion of Carausius endangered Diocletian's vision of a strong, centralized government based on his tetrarchy. In any case, by early 293 Constantius Chlorus had gained control of northern Gaul, including the rebel's stronghold and port of Bononia, on which Carausius was heavily dependent. Constantius built a mole across the harbour mouth to ensure it did not receive maritime aid.
Constantius also regained the allegiance of the rebellious Gallic legion and defeated the Franks of the Rhine mouth who seem to have been working in league with Carausius. Weakened by these setbacks, Carausius was assassinated, possibly at York, by his treasurer, Allectus.
aVF/aVF Carausius Antoninianus / Pax / Green Patina and Nice Style
Attribution: RIC 895
Date: 287-293 AD
Obverse: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right
Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse sceptre.
Size: 20.91 mm
Weight: 3 gramsecoli
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423/1. Servilia - denarius (57 BC)AR Denarius (Rome, 57 BC)
O/ Head of Flora right; lituus behind; FLORAL PRIMVS before.
R/ Two soldiers facing each other and presenting swords; C SERVEIL in exergue; C F upwards on right.
3.87g; 18mm
Crawford 423/1 (99 obverse dies/110 reverse dies)
- ROMA Numismatics, E-Sale 42, lot 484.
- Artemide Aste, 11-12 June 2016, lot 253.
* Gaius Servilius C.f. (Brocchus?):
The gens Servilia was originally patrician, but our moneyer was most likely a plebeian because at this time, the only remaining patrician branch of the gens was the Caepiones. The Servilii Gemini, likewise patricians at first, lost their status during the Second Punic War for an unknown reason and their descendants had erratic cognomina, making it difficult to reconstruct the genealogical tree of the gens. The one given by Crawford for RRC 239 is dubious, although possible.
Crawford also says that our moneyer was perhaps a brother of Marcus Servilius C.f., Tribune of the Plebs in 43 BC. He was possibly the Gaius Servilius Brocchus, son of Gaius, mentioned as Military Tribune by Flavius Josephus (Jewish Antiquities, xiv. 229), who tells that he served under the Consul L. Cornelius Lentulus Crus in Asia. It would match a career started in the 50, during which the Pompeian party was dominating, and continued as Pompey's supporter during the Civil War.
The meaning of his denarius has been debated. According to Crawford, the obverse legend refers to the priesthood of Flora, probably held by the gens, contradicting the view of Mommsen, who thought it was celebrating the establishment of the Ludi Florales in 173. This view has been in turn challenged by Robert Palmer, but without giving an explanation of his own*. It should also be mentioned that Pliny the Elder tells that there were statues of Flora, Triptolemus and Ceres by Praxiteles in the "Servilian gardens" (Natural History, xxxvi. 4), which obviously belonged to the gens, showing that Flora was of special importance for the Servilii.
The reverse reuses a common theme on Servilii's denarii: the duels of Marcus Servilius Pulex Geminus, Consul in 202, who was famous for his 23 victories in single combats (Plutarch, Aemilius Paullus, 31). The scene was depicted with variations on RRC 264 (horseback duel), RRC 327 (duel on foot), and RRC 370 (rider charging). It is also possible that RRC 239 shows another duel on horse, but disguised as the Dioscuri riding apart. The fact that our moneyer used this theme links him to the other direct descendants of Servilius Pulex Geminus, thus supporting Crawford's theory that he was a grandchild of Gaius Servilius, Praetor in 102.
* "Flora and the Sybil", in Ten Years of the Agnes Kirsopp Lake Michels Lectures at Bryn Mawr College, edited by Suzanne B. Faris, Lesley E. Lundeen, Bryn Mawr, 2006, pp. 58-70.Joss
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